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ActCAD Software Reviews and Ratings

Rating: 8.9 out of 10

Score

8.9 out of 10

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Reviews

3 Reviews

CAD Software for the Sole Proprietor

Rating: 10 out of 10

November 18, 2022

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

When I was trying to establish my practice, I needed CAD software that was affordable, capable, and not tied to a subscription. Having ActCAD gave me the ability to pursue my dream of practicing architecture, do my job, and survive "Life" during a time in history when society provides little to no support or even encouragement for sole practitioners. ActCAD has enabled me to efficiently produce very professional contract documents, details, and 3-D models. Just know that proprietary software will detect if (dgn, dwg, etc) drawings have been created or edited with ActCAD. I personally don't see this as a reason not to use ActCAD.

Pros

2-D drafting
3-D modeling
Dimensioning and annotation
Project file management

Cons

Layer management

Likelihood to Recommend

Owner-Principal in Professional Services at W. H. Jordan, Architect (1-10 employees)

Vetted Review

ActCAD Software Review

Rating: 9 out of 10

October 4, 2022

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I use this software on a daily bases. I design new houses as well as remodels and additions.

Pros

Easily set up layers with line types, weights and colors.
Can make multiple view windows in paper space and set a scale for each.
Import pictures and pdf files effortlessly.
Easy print manager with windows.

Cons

My major complaint is sometimes the dimensions do not stay where I place them.
3D modeling is complicated for me.
Need to specify wall types and be able to create custom walls.
Need to have a roof manager to make trusses or hand-stack framing.

Likelihood to Recommend

Some dimensions move for no apparent reason. 3d modeling could be improved upon. As a 2D program I use it daily and prefer it to 3D modeling programs for drawing details.

Owner/Designer at Paragon Designs LLC (1-10 employees)

Vetted Review

5 years of experience

ActCAD, the only logical CAD alternative

Rating: 10 out of 10

September 30, 2022

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I use the software to keep a record of the projects we are involved in, such as layouts, schematics, technical drawings and whatever else the project requires.

Pros

This is one of the most complete packages that I've used, very intuitive, thus saying user-friendly is somewhat on the mild side, as it is a pleasure to use
Functionality is straightforward and all pertinent information are right on the screen
Its ease-of-use cuts down on documentation time thus allowing me to spend more time where it's really needed

Cons

I at this point, cannot offer any suggestions for improvements. This will probably change in the future but right now it's fine just as it is

Likelihood to Recommend

I've not had that much experience with it, but find it totally professional, intuitive and very straightforward to use

Machine Specialist in Manufacturing at Trekk Equipment Group (1-10 employees)

Vetted Review

1 year of experience