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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    SAPPHIRE Structure

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AMiTek offers SAPPHIRE Structure, a structural modeling, editing, and estimation tool for builders.N/A

    TurboCAD

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ATurboCAD is 2D and 3D CAD software sold in many different editions, including Deluxe, Expert, and ProPlatinum.N/A
    Pricing
    SAPPHIRE StructureTurboCAD
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    SAPPHIRE StructureTurboCAD
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    SAPPHIRE StructureTurboCAD
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of SAPPHIRE Structure and TurboCAD
    Feature
    SAPPHIRE Structure
    8.5
    1 Ratings
    10% above category average
    TurboCAD
    -
    Ratings
    Dashboards8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standard reports8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom reports8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data exportability10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of SAPPHIRE Structure and TurboCAD
    Feature
    SAPPHIRE Structure
    9.6
    1 Ratings
    23% above category average
    TurboCAD
    -
    Ratings
    Plan distribution & viewing10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    As-built drawings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile app8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Specifications10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of SAPPHIRE Structure and TurboCAD
    Feature
    SAPPHIRE Structure
    9.5
    1 Ratings
    23% above category average
    TurboCAD
    -
    Ratings
    Takeoff tools10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job costing10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost databases9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost calculator9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Computer-Aided Design Software
    Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of SAPPHIRE Structure and TurboCAD
    Feature
    SAPPHIRE Structure
    -
    Ratings
    TurboCAD
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    18% above category average
    2D Drafting00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Rendering and Visualization00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Parametric Design00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Collaboration and Sharing00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Compatibility with other software and formats00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Assembly Design00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Simulation and Analysis00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Documentation and Annotation00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Customization and Extensions00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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    SAPPHIRE StructureTurboCAD
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    Score8.6 out of 10
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    Score6.4 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Revit
    Score8.9 out of 10
    PTC Creo
    Score7.6 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    SAPPHIRE StructureTurboCAD
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    SAPPHIRE StructureTurboCAD
    Likelihood to Recommend
    MiTek Industries
    In our organisation, we are 10 designers working with sapphire. We are able to design multiple units of building without any problems. The learning curve is not small but when you start to master the software, it is incredible. The precision of this software is amazing. If needed, you can easily share your file with a coworker if you need helps...
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    IMSI Design
    TurboCAD is well suited to a smaller budget, it is by no means the best there is but for the money, it fills the gap. Being an AutoCAD & DraftSight user I find the user interface a little old and the lack of common drafting industry shortcut keys a bit of a hindrance. However this product, TurboCAD gets the job done, other packages like DraftSight do not even come with an active 3D option on the cheaper end, standard license whereas TurboCAD does, even though it's a little clumsy to use.
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    Pros
    MiTek Industries
    • Automatically generating different elements to save time.
    • Designing and calculating elements.
    • Providing a clear material listing.
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    IMSI Design
    • Produces accurate drawings to scale, and with several ways to show the "views" to people in need of them at our factory.
    • Relatively easy to use, once you understand the toolset. You can draw anything with it.
    • Sending files to CNC machine shops to produce parts is easy with this program.
    • Sending to mold making companies works out well. Just ask them what file format they want and TurboCAD can give it to them.
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    Cons
    MiTek Industries
    • Not friendly user
    • Maybe providing to many options to do one thing.
    • Big Learning curve if you want to to big buildings.
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    IMSI Design
    • Some of the load times are lengthy is there a way to streamline this?
    • Path Hatching and Object Trim could use a hot key
    • More intuitive layer management system
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    Usability
    MiTek Industries
    No answers on this topic
    IMSI Design
    TurboCAD does all of the things we need it to do and some. The wide variety of options to create specificity in each of our projects is a large plus. The reason it was given a 9 is because the learning curve can be a little steep and sometimes certain processes are not as intuitive as they could be
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    Alternatives Considered
    MiTek Industries
    SAPPHIRE is way more complete and precise than EzCad. You can't just draw a bunch of lines and make it works( even if in reality it doesn't work). Your work needs to make sense in order to design it. If you make mistakes the software will tell you and you will need to correct your mistakes.
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    IMSI Design
    3DS Max is the one I use the most, the other two are good choices also. They have more online tutorials for helping learn them.
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    Return on Investment
    MiTek Industries
    • Faster turn around time
    • More precise than ever
    • Great data exportation
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    IMSI Design
    • Ability to render quotes.
    • Ability to supply complete drawings.
    • Easy to use interface provides a faster design time window.
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