AViCAD – What’s New?

Huge performance improvements

CAD Alternative - featuring Mech-Q


We are happy to announce a new AViCAD release. 

AViCAD is an AutoCAD-like CAD application that can create, read, write, and edit native DWG and DXF files.

Now Get AViCAD in Many Ways
Subscriptions and perpetual licenses are available.

CADavenue is located in the Pacific Northwest and has been supporting AViCAD users in the US, Canada, and worldwide for more than 10 years. We know CAD inside and out, so if you have a question, feel free to call or email us.

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AViCAD highlights

Huge performance improvements

Improved Performance
Faster drawing updates, regeneration, and 3D performance
New Raster Tools
Convert scanned images into clean vector drawings
Quick Calculator
Perform real-time calculations without leaving your drawing
New AI Translator
Instantly convert selected text to multiple languages
See all the latest features in AViCAD

Why Choose AViCAD?

AViCAD provides powerful 2D/3D CAD functionality at an affordable price. Its interface is very “AutoCAD® Like” and allows you to transition easily from expensive CAD software to cost-effective CAD software.

It also natively works with AutoCAD® DWG files using the latest AutoCAD® DWG format. It opens your DWGs right away without any additional steps or conversion requirements.

Check out our affordable AViCAD prices here!

AViCAD includes popular engineering add-on Mech-Q with 2D/3D piping, ducting, structural and mechanical. It also includes a 3D modeling package, “Express Tools”, XREFing, AutoLISP and PDF printing.

When you choose the AViCAD Plus version, you will also receive a PDF-to-CAD converter, a Solidworks import/ export manager, a block library pre-populated with 20k+ blocks, and 3D architectural tools to easily draw windows, doors, and roofs.

AViCAD Exports to PDF, DXF,  DWF/DWF, STL, STP, IGS, SAT, 3DS, OBJ, POV, LWO, MA, DAE, DGN, WMF, BMP, EMF and SVG file types.

AViCAD Imports DXF, DWF, STEP, IGES Import, SLDPRT / part files and .sldasm assembly files , SHP, 3DS, DGN (Microstation), LWO, OBJ(Wavefront), STL, RGT, IFC (BIM), POINT CLOUDS ReCap® .rcp, .rcs, and pcg, .isd, .xyz, .ply, .las and .laz file types.

There is no subscription requirement. You choose to own the license or rent

AViCAD includes:

  • Pre-configured Tool Palettes and symbols
  • Fast open and save technology
  • 2026 DWG compatibility with AutoCAD®
  • Supports both 2D, ISO and 3D drawings
  • Mech-Q Engineering Suite (4 productivity modules in one)
  • AEC 3D Architecture (Construct walls, windows and doors, roofs, stairs, and more)
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AViCAD is compact yet loaded with tools you’ll appreciate

When purchasing the Perpetual license, you will have two options to choose from:

Plus Version – 2D and 3D CAD including:

  • Mech-Q Full Suite
  • Express Tools
  • New PDF to DWG converter
  • New IGES / STEP converter
  • New SolidWorks importer
  • AEC architectural tools
  • iCADLib block manager and 20k+ symbols
  • 3D PDF export tool

AViCAD Plus is delivered with every subscription.

  • Yearly option (saves $180/yr compared to monthly)
  • Monthly option (pay as you go)

 
AViCAD 2026 has even more features and faster performance. Mech-Q Suite is also included. Get it now.

How to upgrade or purchase the latest AViCAD release

Contact us at 888-271-7121 or visit our help desk to request an upgrade. Current subscribers can upgrade at no cost. If you purchased AViCAD within the last 12 months, you can update to the latest version within the 2025 release. There are also affordable upgrade options for major upgrades to AViCAD 2026.

Multiple purchases and Network license upgrades are welcome. For larger offices, an AViCAD Network Module is also available.

Try AViCAD for free for a month.

Download and try AViCAD for free (Mech-Q and other drafting tools are also included!)

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