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It supports popular programming languages like , lisp dcl, .net, C++ etc. Apart from all regular commands, ActCAD offers many productive tools like pdf to cad converter, Block libraries, Image to Cad converter, handling point sets between Cad and Excel and many more. ActCAD is suitable for any high end professional projects in the domains of Architecture, Civil, Mechanical,Automotive 401 Ratings Visit Website Houzz Pro Houzz Pro is the #1 construction management solution for residential contractors and designers. Get an all-in-one solution that spans the full customer lifecycle, including marketing, CRM, estimates, takeoffs, 3D floor plans, project management, selections, online invoicing & payments, QuickBooks integration, and a client portal. Start a free trial today to see why thousands of Pros trust Houzz Pro to grow & manage their business. Plans are available for all business sizes starting at $149/month. 23,212 Ratings Visit Website Newforma Newforma empowers over 4M professionals and 1,500 AECO firms worldwide by revolutionizing Project Information Management. We transform vast amounts of project data into a meticulously organized, easily accessible, and fully searchable resource—all from a single, centralized platform. From pre-construction to years after completion, Newforma ensures you have the critical information you need at every stage of your projects. With over 50 integrations with the industry's most widely used applications and two decades of expertise, Newforma is your trusted partner in elevating project delivery through unparalleled information management. 158 Ratings Visit Website Altium Develop Altium Develop is a multidisciplinary product creation platform that breaks down silos and empowers teams to design collaboratively without limits. Built on Altium Designer and Altium 365, it unifies electrical, mechanical, software, sourcing, and manufacturing teams in a shared environment. Every comment, change, and decision is captured in real time, giving collaborators visibility without the need for constant check-ins. The platform enhances project outcomes by aligning requirements, supply chain data, and design context in one ecosystem. Manufacturing engineers and suppliers can provide feedback early, avoiding costly rework and delays. By transforming collaboration into true co-creation, Altium Develop helps organizations innovate faster, smarter, and with greater alignment across disciplines. 1,280 Ratings Visit Website Clearooms The way we work has changed and Clearooms puts you in complete control of your hybrid workspace. Both meeting rooms and hot desk booking can be easily managed to ensure flexible and safe working, however big or small your organization. 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With this platform, businesses can efficiently manage, deploy, and measure 3D content related to configurable furniture and home improvement products at a large scale. It offers capabilities for ordering and managing 3D assets, even at massive volumes, making it a preferred choice for leading home improvement and furniture retailers and manufacturers worldwide. 42 Ratings Visit Website Yodeck Next-generation technology for professional Digital Signage. Yodeck is an unbeatably easy cloud-based digital signage platform that powers your screen with dynamic content which instantly engages your target viewers. With Yodeck you can create, design and schedule content easily from the web, no matter how far away you are from your screens. Use attention-grabbing media like videos, images, PDF files, Office docs, data dashboards and social media to get your message across to the people that matter most to your business. It offers enterprise-grade security & control. Yodeck also features a drag-and-drop zone editing feature that enables users to get creative in organizing content in interesting layouts. Yodeck prides itself on providing an exceptional digital signage solution to businesses of all sizes, from local diners to global leaders who already trust us, including Delta Airlines, Autodesk, Adobe, Domino’s, Deloitte and Swissport. 7,403 Ratings Visit Website Bidtracer Bidtracer has been built specifically for the MEP/BAC industry for both construction and service side including but not limited to CRM, Bid Management, Invitation to Bid, BAC Estimating, BAC Engineering, Project Management, Service Agreement, Service Work Orders, Service Repair, Service Projects all built natively in the cloud. Estimating/engineering established live pricing with numerous manufacturers such as JCI, Distech Controls, ABB, Carrier, ALC and many peripheral distributors such as Kele, Alps, Belimo, Siral, Bray. If you haven’t imported it yet, we can import it multiple times throughout the year. Our system caters to businesses of all sizes and accommodates users from various roles such as: estimators, engineers, PMs, sales, executive, and field workers. It includes rich reporting features with customizable reports, charts, and graphs to enable companies to analyze their data in real-time. 39 Ratings Visit Website InEight InEight offers integrated project controls software built for capital construction. The modular platform is integrated to support flexible implementation and is architected for scalability. Purpose-built applications manage all project phases, from accurate pre-planning to predictable execution and completion. By connecting cost, schedule, contracts, and project information in one platform, teams gain real-time visibility and advanced analytics to make smarter decisions. 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About Autodesk AutoCAD is the world’s leading 2D and 3D CAD software, trusted by millions of architects, engineers, and construction professionals. It provides precision tools to design, draft, and document complex projects across industries. The 2026 version introduces Autodesk AI, enabling automated drafting, smart block recognition, and real-time collaboration through Autodesk Docs. With customizable workspaces, AutoLISP automation, and access to over 1,000 apps, users can streamline every stage of their design workflow. AutoCAD also offers seven specialized industry toolsets that boost productivity by up to 63%, from architecture to electrical and mechanical design. Available on desktop, web, and mobile, AutoCAD empowers professionals to design anywhere with confidence and efficiency.	About IrriExpress lets you design irrigation projects with pivots, sprinklers and drip using a simple, intuitive, and powerful program. It lets you evaluate installation alternatives in advance, survey any terrain, produce a contour plan, draw the details, and apply the irrigation design. Easy to use and flexible interface. Full irrigation system design. Easy to analyze and validate designs. Digital terrain modeling and computer-aided drafting. There is no need to manually calculate coordinates, reduce survey field books, or do manual plotting of the proposed terrain. IrriExpress converts survey data into a computerized DTM format using up to 9,000 survey points to generate a triangular surface model. It can also generate contour plans with data imported from ASCII coordinates, DXF, DWG, and GPS files. IrriExpress reports problems that can arise based on inputted upper and lower limits for different types of slopes and/or angles.
Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook	Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook
Audience Architects, engineers, designers, and construction professionals seeking AI-enhanced 2D and 3D CAD software for faster drafting, collaboration, and automation in precision-driven projects	Audience Engineers requiring a solution to plan and draw irrigation designs
Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online	Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online
API Offers API	API Offers API
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Pricing $1,268 per user per year Free Version Free Trial	Pricing No information available. Free Version Free Trial
Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.4 / 5 ease 4.6 / 5 features 4.6 / 5 design 4.4 / 5 support 4.6 / 5 Read all reviews	Reviews/Ratings Overall 0.0 / 5 ease 0.0 / 5 features 0.0 / 5 design 0.0 / 5 support 0.0 / 5 This software hasn't been reviewed yet. Be the first to provide a review: Review this Software
Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person	Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person
Company Information Autodesk Founded: 1982 United States www.autodesk.com	Company Information Senninger Irrigation Founded: 1963 United States www.senninger.com/irrigation-product/irriexpress
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Categories 3D Architecture 3D Modeling Architectural CAD Architecture CAD Civil Engineering Construction Design Electrical Design Floor Plan Industrial Design Interior Design Irrigation Design Land Survey Mechanical Engineering Product Design Site Plan Surface Modeling	Categories Irrigation Design Surface Modeling
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