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DesignCAD 2025 3D Max
Draw in 2D, model in 3D, render it and print to scale from one file.
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Draw in 2D, model in 3D, render it and print to scale from one file.
DesignCAD™ is available in 2D and 2D/3D versions. DesignCAD™ 2D Express offers an intuitive interface and hundreds of 2D drafting and design tools, while DesignCAD™ 3D Max is also great for beginners, it is powerful enough to create high-quality designs, simple renders, and animations.
In DesignCAD 3D Max
- 3D Draw Mode
- Working Plane
- Drawing Compare
- Lights
- 3D Architectool Tool
- Ribbon
- 4K Screen Support
- IMPROVED: Performance optimized for 7 x faster redraw speed
Every edition includes a full year of maintenance and support. What changes between them is how far the toolset goes — compare every edition row by row →
Key features
Versatile 2D/3D Solutions for Every ProjectDesignCAD™ 2D Express and DesignCAD™ 3D Max offer a comprehensive set of tools for both 2D drafting and 3D modeling, catering to a wide range of design needs.
Precision 3D ModelingUnleash the power of 3D modeling with a complete set of primitives, including boxes, spheres, hemispheres, pyramids, cylinders, cones, and tori.
Realistic Visualization and LightingBring your creations to life with lifelike colors, materials, textures, and texture maps. Render your 3D models with transparency, fogging, shading, and dynamic lighting effects for added realism.
Animation & WalkthroughsEngage your audience and showcase your designs with animated presentations that feature dynamic walkthroughs of your 3D models.
2D/3D SymbolsDesignCAD™ comes with over 10,000 2D/3D symbols to quickly drag and drop into your design.
3D Model Content for Easier Architectural DesignAccess 600 editable 3D models to quickly drag and drop into your architectural designs. Each colorful, fully texture-mapped symbol can be modified to your exact specification.
Import/Export SketchUp FilesDesignCAD™ 3D Max supports importing and exporting drawings in the SKP format, enabling compatibility with SketchUp models.
STL Support for 3D PrintingImport and export 3D models in STL format, one of the most widely used file formats for 3D printing.
Import/Export OBJ FilesOBJ files serve as a common means of exchanging 3D models and are compatible with many CAD and solid- or surface-modeling programs.
- ODA 25.7 supportNewer DWG and DXF read and written.
- SketchUp 2024 supportCurrent SKP files import.
- Basic shapesA quicker route to the primitives most drawings start from.
- Points on Path toolPlace points along any path.
- DesignCAD UpdaterPatches arrive without a reinstall.
- Improved redraw performanceLarge drawings pan and zoom better.
Release2025
Edition3D Max
PlatformWindows
DeliveryDownload (ESD)
LicencePerpetual
InterfaceEN / DE
Support12 months included
Operating systemWindows 11 / 10
Memory4 GB minimum
GraphicsOpenGL capable GPU
DiskSee the spec sheet
Full requirements, supported file formats and licence activation details are on the DesignCAD support page.
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