Celebrating Over 30 Years of Mech-Q
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An AutoCAD Alternative with Full Compatibility and Flexible Licensing
AViCAD(TM) provides an incredible combination of features for CAD engineers, and designers. When coupled with Mech-Q it becomes an mechanical engineering workhorse!
AViCAD – Cheap CAD Software That Works Like AutoCAD
2D & 3D Drafting – Superior AutoCAD Alternative. AViCAD’s can open, edit, and save any existing DWG file generated by AutoCAD® from version 2.5 to 2012
Even more AViCAD features added!
We are pleased to announce more recent features added to AViCAD:
A brand new way to dimension in 3-D – available in Mech-Q or AViCAD
Are you a mechanical detailer who’s completely frustrated dimensioning your 3D models? Do you need to dimension complex 3D drawings and just don’t know where to start? Have you ever had to re-dimension you’re drawing several times to get your dimension line in the right place or on the right 3D plane?
A Faster – Better Way to Draw in 2D or 3D
Our Engineering Suite is parametric in design. Create drawings using dialogs boxes that guide you through the entire process of creating mechanical fasteners, structural beam connections, piping assemblies, HVAC diagrams and more.
How to create 3D Dimensions in just 3 steps using Mech-Q
How to Create Accurate 3D Dimensions in AutoCAD-Compatible CAD (Using Mech-Q or AViCAD) Dimensioning in 3D CAD has traditionally been a frustrating process. In standard 2D drafting, dimensions are straightforward because everything lives on a flat plane. The User Coordinate System (UCS) remains aligned with the X and Y axes, making dimension placement predictable and…
Understanding Piping Flanges: CAD Drawings Made Simple
Introduction to Piping Flanges Drawing pipes and pipe flanges in CAD can be a real headache if you do it the old-school way. You’ll need to draw each part of the pipe system, including the pipe flanges, holes, and fasteners. This method can take a lot of time, especially when working on a complicated design….
AViCAD vs AutoCAD® — What Feels Familiar, What’s Different, and Why Users Switch
AViCAD delivers a drafting experience familiar to AutoCAD® users while offering various licensing options, including additional tools and long-term cost control. New CAD users choose AViCAD to learn industry-standard workflows with low barriers to entry, while experienced users switch to AViCAD to maintain productivity without being locked into subscription-only software. Download the free AViCAD trial…
3 ways to be more productive with Mech-Q today
The beauty of Mech-Q is that it’s well suited for both small and larger projects. The limitations of what it can do with our add-on are endless. We’ve taken the work out of creating professional looking drawings and have provided you an easy to understand workflow – it’s all laid out, right in front of…