4MCAD vs. CSI ETABS

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
4MCAD
Score 0.0 out of 10
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4M provides the Architecture, Engineering & Construction community with advanced CAD & BIM Software since 1986. Latest Generation of 4M BIM Suite introduces BIM (Building Information Modelling) technology, powered by high-performance CAD engines offering an compatibility with AutoCAD ® by using DWG as their native file format.N/A
CSI ETABS
Score 9.0 out of 10
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ETABS, from Computers and Structures, Inc headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, is an integrated software package for the structural analysis and design of buildings that offers a single user interface to perform modeling, analysis, design, and reporting. There is no limit to the number of model windows, model manipulation views, and data views.N/A
Pricing
4MCADCSI ETABS
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4MCADCSI ETABS
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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User Ratings
4MCADCSI ETABS
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User Testimonials
4MCADCSI ETABS
Likelihood to Recommend
4M SA
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Computers and Structures, Inc
For High Rise Buildings I would prefer E-tabs only, as the other scope are projct situated in earthquake peone zone will be easy to design a and analysis the sesmic waves with recent input data. Also for steel structures, as E-tabs provide most details in RCC.
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Pros
4M SA
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Computers and Structures, Inc
  • Loads distributation as it is our main concern
  • Providing rebar quantity as well as providing a full 3d model object of rebar's
  • Providing quanttity sheets and material specification in final output
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Cons
4M SA
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Computers and Structures, Inc
  • First E-tabs need to work on ease of load chnaging on an particular object after analysis as it reduce time and confusion between elements
  • The rebaring model on final output should be have more editing options as it will help in understanding and easy to use
  • Need to work on stairs rebar as it is also one of more important
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4M SA
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Computers and Structures, Inc
The only reason where I would hose the E-tabs is its commands which are easy to use and it also probide rebar shedule for whole project and also provide the model of rebar which gives me clear idea and helps from manual calculations.
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Return on Investment
4M SA
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Computers and Structures, Inc
  • Well as we alnalysis structure its has positivite effect for continuing the project further.
  • Expected Data @ times leads to disappointment as we need more details to save time
  • Working on E-TAb s in a customize organisation helps to provide result
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