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AViCAD(TM) provides an incredible combination of features for CAD engineers, and designers. When coupled with Mech-Q it becomes an mechanical engineering workhorse!

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

We are pleased to announce more recent features added to  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?

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 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…

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.The…

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…

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…