progeCAD vs. AutoCAD

• progeCAD works with AutoCAD DWG files, without any type of conversion. edit every version of DWG: AutoCAD 2.5 through the latest!
• progeCAD’s user interface is complete with “AutoCAD Like” icon menus and commands.
• progeCAD supports AutoCAD file types: DWG, DXF, .MNU, .SCR, AutoLISP, SHX and TTF fonts, CTB and PCP for Plotting, Hatch Patterns, Linetypes, etc.
• progeCAD Professional supports 3D ACIS Solid Modeling, 3D Surface commands such as revsurf, rulesurf, etc., progeCAD also has 3D Realistic Rendering built in allowing you to make true to life representations of your AutoCAD compatible DWG models. See further comparisons by selecting the button below…

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ProgeCAD includes options such as PDF import and export, 3D modeling, XREF & DWG block library managers, AutoCAD-style command line with API extensions like VBA, AutoLISP, and C++ programming.

progeCAD offers more CAD functions than AutoCAD® LT or TurboCAD Pro at a fraction of the price compared to AutoCAD®, ArchiCAD or Microstation.

• Entity “grips” (or “handles”) for quick and easy editing in real time
• Windows OLE support for embedding Microsoft Excel charts, images & objects
• progeCAD bonus “Express Tools” offer short-cuts for common design tasks
• iCADLib AutoCAD DWG block library manager including over 23,000 CAD symbol blocks

Introducing iCARE Subscription Services

iCARE is a 1 year subscription-based maintenance and support program. It offers a variety of benefits to help customers get the most out of their progeCAD software. iCARE cuts down upgrade costs and gives customers more value.

For an annual fee, iCARE customers get convenient access to the following benefits:

• Software – You will receive all progeCAD Updates and All New Versions.
• Support – Free Technical assistance via the web with the new help desk service through ticket, email, live chat and remote support.

Buy iCARE now bundled with your progeCAD licenses and save 20% off the iCARE price.

Unprecedented File Compatibility

Over 20000 Blocks and Symbols progeCAD supports every important AutoCAD® file type:

• AutoCAD® DWG drawings (from 2.5 through the latest)
• AutoCAD® menus (.MNU)
• AutoCAD® scripts (.SCR)
• AutoCAD® AutoLISP routines (.LSP)
• AutoCAD® Drawing Exchange Format (DXF)
• AutoCAD® ADS Compatible programs (SDS, Solutions Development System)
• Windows TrueType and AutoCAD® SHP/SHX fonts
• AutoCAD® Tables for plotting (.CTB)
• AutoCAD® Hatch Patterms
• AutoCAD®Blocks
• AutoCAD® Linetypes

Licensing Options

progeCAD Professional is available with different licensing solutions

SL – Single+ license
Single+ license allows install and use on two computers, such as a laptop and a desktop, to be used by the same person but never at the same time.

USB – USB Portable
Install progeCAD on as many computers as you’d like, plug in the USB dongle to use the software on a single computer at a time. Great for the CAD/CAM CNC macines on the shop floor, consultants traveling to various work areas, or even to share between the office and home computers.

NLM – Network Licenses
Can be installed on unlimited PCs on the network and used at the same time by several users according to the number of purchased licenses (1 NLM=1 concurrent user). The number of network floating licenses determines how many users can work with the product at any one time. The necessary number of licenses should be acquired according to the number of users you determine need to be using progeCAD at the same time. License Take-Away: NLM licenses can be temporarily moved on a laptop or a remote PC to be used offline providing the ability to take the computer offsite for work out of the office.

Corporate One Site – Site License
Unlimited users under the company name within one unique company location or unit

Corporate Country – Country License
Unlimited users under the company name within the same country

progeCAD Professional System Requirements

• OPERATING SYSTEM:
  Windows 7^®, Windows 8^®, Windows 8.1^® , Windows 10^®  or Windows 11^® 
  Only 64 bit systems are supported
  (WARNING: The installation on virtual machines is not certified).
  CPU:
  2.2 GHz or faster (recommended almost 2.5 GHz or more) 64-bit (x64) processor 
  ARM Processors are not supported.​​​​​
  RAM:
  Minimum 4 GB (8 GB recommended)
  DISK SPACE:
  4 GB of free space
  VIDEO CARD:
  For optimum performance, it is recommended to use machines with a dedicated video card nVidia or AMD (nVidia GeForce recommended for 3D and Render)