CAD ENGINEERING SOFTWARE FOR ENGINEERING, AEC, AND FABRICATION

Draw faster. Automate repetitive work. Produce consistent, professional drawings.


CADavenue provides professional CAD software and engineering automation tools that help engineers and fabricators draw faster, automate repetitive work, and deliver consistent drawings – without expensive subscriptions or bloated systems.


No credit card • Full features • Install in ~ 10 minutes

CAD ENGINEERING SOFTWARE FOR ENGINEERING, AEC, AND FABRICATION

Draw fast, and save money using our CAD engineering software

CADavenue provides professional CAD software and engineering automation tools that help engineers and fabricators draw faster, automate repetitive work, and deliver consistent drawings – without expensive subscriptions or bloated systems.

No credit card • Full features • Install in ~ 10 minutes

CAD Solutions for Engineers, Architects, and Fabricators

CAD Solutions for Engineers, Architects, and Fabricators

CADavenue offers two core products designed around how engineers actually work. Whether you already use CAD and want to automate engineering tasks, or you need a complete CAD system just like AutoCAD without expensive subscriptions, you’re in the right place.

Mech-Q — Engineering Add-On Modules for Existing CAD

Mech-Q is a suite of engineering add-on modules that run inside your existing CAD software.
It integrates directly with AutoCAD®, BricsCAD®, and IntelliCAD-based platforms, adding Piping, Ducting, Structural, and Mechanical tools without changing how you draw.

You continue working with standard CAD entities, layers, blocks, and dimensions — but instead of drawing everything manually, Mech-Q uses dialog-driven tools to create and place entities, apply annotations, and generate Bills of Materials automatically.

If you already own CAD and are satisfied with it, Mech-Q helps you draw faster, reduce repetitive work, and produce consistent drawings without replacing your CAD system.

AViCAD — Complete CAD Software with Mech-Q Included

AViCAD is a full CAD application with AutoCAD-style commands and native DWG support — and it includes the entire Mech-Q Suite at no extra cost.

Since 2011, AViCAD has integrated professional 2D drafting, 3D solid modeling, and engineering automation into a single standalone package. You can open, edit, and save DWG files from various AutoCAD® versions while working in a familiar CAD environment tailored for production.

AViCAD is ideal for engineers, architects, and AEC professionals who want:

  • A complete CAD system
  • Built-in engineering tools
  • Built-in AEC modules
  • No forced subscriptions
  • No separate add-on purchases

You get CAD and Mech-Q together — without managing multiple licenses or workflows.


One Platform, Two Clear Paths

If you already use CAD, add Mech-Q, our engineering add-on, to automate engineering tasks within your current workflow.


If you don’t have CAD — or want to simplify costs — use AViCAD and get a complete CAD system with Mech-Q included.

Either way, CADavenue helps you:

  • Reduce manual drafting
  • Create accurate 2D drawings and 3D solids
  • Generate BOM automatically
  • Stay compatible with DWG-based workflows

No bloated systems. No forced subscriptions. Just practical CAD and engineering tools built to get your work done.

Mech-Q-Mechanical CAD Add-On
Video overview of engineering products at CADavenue

Supported CAD software programs

Mech-Q software compatibility
Mech-Q compatibility with other CAD Software
  • Worth every penny…

    Mech-Q is worth every penny. With the new AutoCAD, I’m able to draw really fast. I don’t see myself buying anything else. I’m happy with what I got.
    Guy Zitting
    Southern Trades,

    Humansville, MO
  • Excellent tool for beginners…

    Mech-Q Piping is an excellent tool for beginners or experienced users, all wrapped up in one single platform.
    Rick Stone
  • Began using it immediately…

    I am very pleased with the Springs Module and began using it immediately. I’m particularly impressed with its ability to insert an exact drawing of the designed spring directly into my drawing. The Mech-Q Springs program has already paid for itself in time saved.
    Wiley Knight –
    C-F-H Telescope, Hawaii

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CAD Software Built For Engineers

CADavenue provides professional CAD and engineering tools designed for engineers, drafters, and fabricators who need to produce accurate drawings without unnecessary complexity.

Our software helps reduce manual drafting, automate repetitive tasks, and create consistent, production-ready drawings using standard CAD entities and solids.

The Mech-Q Engineering Suite includes four core modules — Piping, Structural, Ducting, and Mechanical — each built to work inside your existing CAD workflow or as part of our standalone CAD solution. E

Every module supports both 2D drafting and 3D solids and automatically generates Bills of Materials (BOMs) from the parts you place.

The Piping module allows engineers to create accurate piping layouts using industry-standard pipe, fitting, flange, and valve components. Supported systems include welded, flanged, threaded, ductile iron, cast iron, stainless, PVC, and Victaulic styles.

Draw single-line layouts, isometric piping drawings, and full 3D piping models using familiar CAD commands. Mech-Q automatically places fittings, labels components, and generates BOMs as you draw — eliminating manual calculations and reducing errors.

» Explore our Piping Software

The Structural module is designed for steel detailing and structural drafting using standard CAD entities and solids. Create beams, columns, frames, and connections using a wide range of international steel shapes, including AISC, BHP, CISC, DIN, BS, RSA, JIS, and IS.

Mech-Q Structural supports 2D and 3D workflows with weighted auto-BOMs, customizable layers, and fabrication-ready output. Additional tools include stairs, ladders, bracing, handrails, welded frames, and connection detailing — all without locking drawings to proprietary objects.

» Explore our Structural Software

The Ducting module enables mechanical engineers to design rectangular, round, and flat-oval HVAC duct systems quickly and accurately. Create complex duct layouts in plan, elevation, isometric, or 3D views using configurable sizes, bends, and insulation options.

Automatic labeling and BOM generation ensure consistent documentation, while fully customizable settings allow drawings to match office standards and fabrication requirements.

» Explore our Ducting Software

The Mechanical module focuses on fast, accurate creation of common mechanical components using parametric tools. Engineers can place bolts, screws, washers, bearings, gears, shafts, springs, and material-handling components without manually drafting each part.

Components are drawn as standard CAD entities or solids, making them easy to edit, share, and include in downstream drawings. BOMs are generated automatically, helping reduce time spent counting parts or rebuilding schedules.

» Explore our Mechanical Software

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Mech-Q Classic Menus And Ribbon Beyond

AViCAD Interface - Steel Beam Detail
3D modeling example in AViCAD drawn with Mech-Q
  • Mech-Q Piping is fantastic

    When I draw a Flange, for example, it gives me the
    exact dimension of the part based on
    what criteria I enter. When doing this by
    hand drafting is no comparison to what
    I can achieve. Mech-Q Piping is fantastic,
    Paul S

Our CAD software does the heavy lifting — so you don’t have to

Pick the CAD Solution Built for Your Workflow

Whether you’re adding engineering tools to an existing CAD system, switching to an affordable all-in-one CAD package, or working in fabrication, CADavenue gives you clear options — no forced subscriptions, no locked files, and real support when you need it.

Whichever path you choose, installation takes minutes, a 30-day trial requires no credit card, and our support team and free tutorials are ready to help you get productive fast.

  • Mech-Q - Engineering Software
    Already use CAD? Mech-Q adds engineering intelligence to your existing workflow — reduce repetitive drafting and produce professional drawings faster.
  • AViCAD - Complete 2D/ 3D CAD Software
    Get professional CAD with all Mech-Q engineering tools included — available as a subscription or perpetual, with no forced renewals and simple, upfront pricing.
  • Plate 'n' Sheet - Sheet Metal Fabrication Software
    For fabrication shops, Plate ’n’ Sheet creates accurate flat patterns directly from 3D parts — saving hours of manual drafting and reducing costly shop-floor errors.

CAD Engineering News

  • Great piece of software!

    Your support is the best. It gives me
    the confidence to use my CAD! Great piece
    of software!
    Dan McNeill
  • Really speeds up the work

    I am using Mech-Q for ducting and
    pipework all day and every day now.
    find them to be most useful, and really
    speed up the work
    Gary Hull