

Seven vendors responded to the invitation. This article focuses predominantly on 2D programs, but several of the participating applications also accommodate 3D (to some extent).
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Visit the Web sites of individual vendors to obtain more detailed information.Ĭadalyst sent invitations to several vendors of software for publishing 2D CAD drawings and/or 3D models for design collaboration. These applications vary significantly in their focus, capabilities and price. I've looked at some of the current applications that are either designed specifically for the electronic exchange of design data or incorporate elements into the underlying design product to facilitate collaboration.

These days, collaborating is an essential part of bringing any project to completion, and creating compact, easily transported electronic documents from CAD designs is an integral part of that process. Increasingly, the first level of sharing involves other members of the design team who might be dispersed geographically, not to mention the clients who also need to provide their input on design changes. Pass It On (Cadalyst Labs Review) 31 Jan, 2007 By: Ron LaFon Sharing 2D designs is easy with today's publishing optionsĪfter investing time and effort in creating basic design drawings, firms usually need to share their work in various ways.
