Audience

Designers and electrical engineers in search of a tool to automate numbering, BOMs, cross‑referencing, and leverage design reuse for fast, efficient schematic and panel layout creation

About SkyCAD

SkyCAD automates wire and component numbering, manages parts lists and BOMs, updates cross‑references, creates panel layout designs, and more. It features automated numbering, BOMs, and parts‑lists management, automated cross‑references, license sharing, and requires no training. With unique design‑reuse features such as design‑by‑systems and configuration management, the software ensures efficiency and consistency. It offers intuitive, user‑friendly tools for generating PLC and other component blocks automatically and can generate PLC drawings from an I/O list in Excel. The panel layout design is supported directly within the platform. SkyCAD supports European and American drawing styles. A rich tutorial library and responsive support forums empower users to get up to speed quickly. Standard (free) and advanced licenses are available, with the free license meeting the needs of many users and the advanced license providing additional features at a reasonable cost.

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Pricing

Starting Price:
$99 per month
Free Version:
Free Version available.

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Company Information

SkyCAD
Founded: 2015
Canada
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Product Details

Platforms Supported
Windows
Training
Documentation
In Person
Videos
Support
Phone Support
Online

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SkyCAD Product Features

CAD

Database Connectivity
4-Axis Milling
User Defined Cycles
2 1/2-Axis Milling
Simulate Cycles
3-Axis Milling
Hole Making
Spiral Output
Toolpath Simulation
5-Axis Milling
Civil
3D Modeling
Mechanical
Design Analysis
Document Management
Electrical
Collaboration
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Design Export
2D Drawing
Structural Engineering

Electrical Design

Change Management
PLC Tools
Drag & Drop
Functions / Calculations
Collaboration
Compliance Management
CAD Tools
Document Generation
Electrical Parts Catalog
Symbol Library
One Line Diagram
Reusable Designs

SkyCAD Additional Categories