

Users can add 3D solid primitives to designs and use Boolean operations to unite, intersect, and subtract bodies. Alongside a large set of 2D drawing features, the program includes a set of 3D solid modeling tools.

The program features export to PDF, ACIS 3D, DWF, and more.ĬorelCAD supports designers in both the 2D and 3D space. They can also save drawings back to R12 DWG or DXF format, and recover DWG and DXF files in all format versions. Users can open, work on, and save files in DWG format in collaborative settings. It also offers DXF and DWF support up to AutoCAD 2010 file format versions (used by AutoCAD 2010-AutoCAD 2012). The program can open and save DWG files natively and uses DWG as its native file format. “We’re confident that CorelCAD’s combination of price and performance will provide a compelling alternative for architects, engineers, construction firms and any enterprise seeking precision tools for 2D and 3D design.”ĬorelCAD features file format support, customization, and ease of integration into existing design workflows, according to Corel. CorelCAD represents a great alternative, particularly for technical designers seeking power and precision at an affordable price,” said Klaus Vossen, product manager for technical graphics at Corel. “The high cost of many CAD solutions makes it a prohibitive expense for small-to-medium-sized businesses. At $699, CorelCAD offers businesses of all sizes an affordable CAD option for day-to-day design projects requiring a high level of precision and detail, the company says. That means there’s no need for an import/export process to read and write files in the industry standard format. In addition, CorelCAD is designed to provide excellent compatibility, as it works natively with the AutoCAD DWG file format. With this new product, Corel offers CAD users what it says is an intuitive environment with familiar command bars, aliases, menus, and toolbars. To create and market CorelCAD, the companyĬAD developer.
