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    CorelCAD

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ACorelCAD is CAD software providing 2D drafting and 3D design tools, industry-standard file compatibility with .DWG, .STL, .PDF, and .CDR, as well as project collaboration and sharing with optional automation and customization. CorelCAD is compatible with all major CAD programs and users can onboard quickly with familiar commands and toolbar items.N/A

    PTC Mathcad

    Score9 out of 10
    N/APTC Mathcad Prime is a digital engineering notebook enabling engineers, mathematicians, and scientists to solve, analyze, document, and share their calculations. It helps users to solve problems accurately the first time numerically and/or symbolically, and then reuse important intellectual property with templates to save time on the next project.

    $735

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    Mathcad Prime 10 License
    $735
    per year
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    Free/Freemium Version
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
    CorelCADPTC Mathcad
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    5.0
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    9.1
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    Usability
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    Support Rating
    9.0
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    User Testimonials
    CorelCADPTC Mathcad
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Corel Corporation
    CAD software with 2D drawing and 3D design tools. Enhance your engineering and architecture designs with drawing constraints, text editing, and interactive design tools. Collaborating with colleagues and vendors is easy DWG files. It runs on both Windows and Mac OS which makes it versatile and at a much lower price than other CAD software.
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    PTC
    It is great for any manual calculation. You can lay it out as you would on paper, but the math is calculated instantly, similar to how it is in excel. It is superior to either method for most engineering calculations. Being able to copy-and-paste is very helpful for considering multiple scenarios. In some situations where you need to do the same calculation on an array of numbers, Excel is still faster.
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    Pros
    Corel Corporation
    • 2D and 3D mechanical drawings
    • Interchange with AutoCAD users and other CAD users.
    • Publish technical data sheets and drawings.
    • Creating PDF documents
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    PTC
    • Conversion of measurement units (Imperial and Metric)
    • Easy to use for writing detailed engineering worksheets
    • Formulas can be written in the expanded form which facilitates verification
    • Spell Checker feature is life saver.
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    Cons
    Corel Corporation
    • Movement for 3D designs.
    • Some tools could be easier to access.
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    PTC
    • Some of the math and text formatting aspects are a little cumbersome.
    • Converting from older Matchcad versions to the newer Mathcad Prime platform could be made easier. It should be a direct import function.
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    Usability
    Corel Corporation
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    PTC
    Higher-order math, despite symbolics, become tedious and variable nomenclature isn't as forgiving as other programs. Due to it's sheet-like nature, the greater the complexity the more bothersome the screen usage becomes. But it's a trade-off between a sketchpad-like interface or lines and lines of code. Pick your poison but MathCad was our choice.
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    Support Rating
    Corel Corporation
    Corel's support has always been outstanding. Technical support is always available to assist with installation and licensing issues and there is generally additional free assistance for a time period after purchase. Corel also offers online tutorials and other self-help resources. Ongoing and available support is one of the outstanding features Corel has always provided.
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    PTC
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    Alternatives Considered
    Corel Corporation
    Compared to the big companies like solid works or Solid Edge for 3D modeling, it has most of the basic tools and it is easier to use. It has more tools than some of the smaller companies but still provides the versatility of large brand-name software. CorelCAD offers an attractive alternative for those on a tight budget.
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    PTC
    MathCAD is easier to learn and faster to start with. It has more user-friendly interface and conventional style toolbox and GUI. It is really good for the beginners and those who are afraid of complex math.
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    Return on Investment
    Corel Corporation
    • CorelCAD easily pays for itself even when not a primary product.
    • Due to its similarity to AutoCAD, it's a reasonable solution with a shortened learning curve for existing AutoCAD users.
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    PTC
    • Speeds up calculations (especially when corrections need to be made near the beginning).
    • Ability to re-use old calculations as a template can save significant time.
    • You can use consistent formatting for all calculations, allowing for more organized, clear calculations.
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