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progeCAD

AutoCAD-compatible 2D/3D DWG/DXF CAD software for Windows and Mac with perpetual licensing

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progeCAD Professional is a general-purpose 2D/3D CAD application for Windows that works natively with DWG files from AutoCAD 2.5 through AutoCAD 2027, without file conversion. It provides an AutoCAD-like interface with classic icon and ribbon menus, familiar commands, fonts, blocks, hatches and linetypes, and imports Autodesk Revit and IFC BIM files. It is positioned for AEC, MCAD and general CAD use.

The application includes PDF to DWG conversion, geolocation with interactive background maps from Microsoft Bing and ESRI ArcGIS, DWG comparison, dynamic blocks, raster design, sheetset management, Excel linking, and the Artisan render engine. It supports import and export of formats including STEP, IGES, SolidWorks, 3D PDF, DWF, 3DS, DAE, LWO, POV, Maya, OBJ and common image formats, plus an AEC architectural plug-in and the iCADLib block library with Traceparts and Cadenas portal integration. A separate iCADMac edition is available for macOS.

progeCAD Professional is sold under a perpetual license with no annual subscription fee, allowing indefinite use of the licensed software with upgrades at the customer's discretion. A 30-day free trial is available.

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