Parabuild takes full advantage by drawing all automatic dimensions as native AutoCAD/BricsCAD dimensions making it easy for the detailer to make changes when needed. BricsCAD works similarly and has tools that are just as powerful and easy to use. Extensive dimensioning toolsĪutoCAD 2D sketching and dimensioning tools are popular and refined through decades.

Combined with the intuitive and efficient features of Parabuild this results in an environment that gets you to productivity quickly. Easy to learnīoth platforms are easy to learn and if you are familiar with one of them, using the other will feel quite natural.

The same drawing file is used in both AutoCAD and BricsCAD, so there is no need to convert drawings and you can freely switch between both platforms at any time. dwg file, the most pervasive CAD file standard. Parabuild drawing information is entirely contained in the. That includes stretch, move, copy, array, mirror, … DWG file format The standard commands can be used on Parabuild objects. This helps you make changes to many objects at the same time with minimal effort. Parabuild objects can be modified, searched and filtered through the powerful OPM interface. You can use the powerful object snapping tools on any of the Parabuild entities and sub-entities. Here are some examples of this: Osnap interface Parabuild was completely integrated with both platforms. Scroll down to read more about these two excellent programs. Because each has its own advantages we feel the choice should be up to the detailer, so we are committed to supporting both platforms. BricsCAD is very similar to AutoCAD in many ways, uses the same file format, and is only a fraction of the price. More recently BricsCAD has entered the spotlight as a solid alternative to AutoCAD, and Parabuild now runs on both platforms. For steel detailing Parabuild benefits even more because of the extensive 2D and dimensioning tools in AutoCAD. The combination of AutoCAD with Parabuild’s unique features results in an easy to use yet powerful solution for drawing 3D structural models.

Therefore AutoCAD was an easy choice as Parabuild’s development platform. Most drafters are familiar with AutoCAD and new detailers can be trained to master it with ease. It is easy to use, there is a large community behind it, a lot of documentation, and a lot of training material.

AutoCAD is the most widely used CAD software in the world.

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