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GstarCAD

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What is KeyCreator?

KeyCreator stands out as a renowned and robust 3D/2D CAD software specifically designed for the manufacturing industry, remaining a preferred solution for top suppliers and designers facing complex challenges. It offers the most seamless, efficient, and flexible drafting capabilities available on the market. Users can directly access and edit native files from a wide array of leading drafting programs, including CATIA V5 & V4, PTC Creo, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, as well as DWG/DXF and CADKEY formats. With KeyCreator, you maintain complete authority over drawing views, revision blocks, dimensions, and various other functionalities without needing the original CAD application. The software simplifies the creation of automated drawing views and custom borders as layouts within the primary file. Numerous customization options allow for the modification of both the appearance and content of your views. You can effortlessly add section, detail, or shaded isometric views in no time. This user-friendly, professional-grade detailing tool ensures that all style preferences are easily accessible through straightforward dialog boxes, eliminating the need to memorize complex settings or variables. Furthermore, the software enables the importation of solids from any significant CAD application, allowing users to slice, rotate, and measure with ease, making it an invaluable asset in the toolbox of any designer or engineer. Overall, its capabilities set a new standard for efficiency and versatility in the drafting world.

What is GstarCAD?

GstarCAD is a professional DWG-native CAD platform designed for businesses that require reliable, high-performance CAD software without the high licensing costs associated with traditional CAD solutions. Recognized as one of the leading alternatives to AutoCAD®, GstarCAD helps organizations maintain complete DWG compatibility while reducing total cost of ownership and improving engineering productivity. Built for architects, civil engineers, mechanical engineers, MEP designers, manufacturers, construction companies, infrastructure consultants, surveyors and industrial organizations, GstarCAD enables seamless collaboration by supporting native DWG and DXF files without conversion. Existing drawings, templates, standards and workflows remain fully compatible, allowing teams to transition quickly with minimal disruption. The software provides a familiar AutoCAD-like user interface, commands, aliases and keyboard shortcuts, enabling users to become productive almost immediately. Organizations migrating from AutoCAD®, DraftSight®, BricsCAD®, ZWCAD®, IntelliCAD® or nanoCAD® can significantly reduce software expenses while maintaining professional functionality and user experience. GstarCAD includes comprehensive tools for professional 2D drafting, 3D modeling, technical documentation, detailing and drawing management. Key capabilities include Dynamic Blocks, Sheet Set Manager, Express Tools, PDF import and export, Xrefs, advanced layer management, parametric constraints, Design Center, drawing comparison, batch plotting, data extraction, customizable workspaces and GPU-accelerated performance for handling large engineering projects efficiently. For enterprises and software developers, GstarCAD offers extensive customization through LISP, VBA, .NET, GRX API and COM automation, making it possible to migrate existing CAD applications and automate engineering workflows with minimal redevelopment. This protects previous software investments while supporting future

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

K-Display View
OpenBOM
SprutCAM X

Integrations Supported

CAD&BIM Free Viewer
PVGround

API Availability

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided

Pricing Information

£550 one-time
Perpetual licences: Standard £550, Professional £680, Premium £810 and Mechanical £1,280, excluding VAT. Annual and network licensing options are also available, together with a free 30-day trial.
Free Trial Offered?

Supported Platforms

Windows

Supported Platforms

Windows
Mac
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Online Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Kubotek USA

Date Founded

1979

Company Location

United States

Company Website

kubotek3d.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

GstarCAD UK

Date Founded

2010

Company Location

United Kingdom

Company Website

www.gstarcad.uk

Categories and Features

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling
2D Drawing
3-Axis Milling
3D Modeling
Civil
Collaboration
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools

Engineering

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Design Export
Mechanical Engineering

Product Design

Not specified

Categories and Features

CAD

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Civil
Collaboration
Database Connectivity
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical
Hole Making
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools

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