Designer
Practical 2D drafting and drawing documentation.
$99.99
Perpetual license · Per seat
- 2D drawing creation and editing
- Dimensioning and annotation tools
- DWG and DXF compatibility
- Core drawing productivity features
xCAD 3D Feature comparison chart
xCAD 3D Edition Guide
Find the xCAD 3D Edition That Fits Your Workflow
From accurate 2D drawings to advanced solid modeling, mechanical design, and architectural documentation, each xCAD edition provides a different level of capability. Compare the tools, file support, and production features to find the right fit for your projects.
Four Editions. Different Levels of Design Power.
Choose a drafting-focused toolset, expand into 3D design, or select the most comprehensive edition for advanced modeling and production. Prices below are per seat for perpetual licenses, based on the supplied price list.
Standard
2D drafting with introductory 3D and design tools.
$299.99
Perpetual license · Per seat
- Core 2D drafting and editing
- Basic 3D objects and operations
- Entry-level architectural tools
- Rendering and 3D print support
Professional
Advanced solids, constraints, sheet metal, and production tools.
$999.99
Perpetual license · Per seat
- Comprehensive 2D and 3D toolset
- ACIS solid modeling and part history
- Advanced sheet metal and surface tools
- Programmability and broader file support
Compatibility note: All four editions in the supplied comparison support DWG/DXF workflows. The depth of 3D modeling, specialist tools, and file-format capabilities varies by edition. Check the matrix below for individual feature availability.
Start With the Work You Need to Do
Use your typical projects and required deliverables as the guide to choosing an edition.
Primarily 2D drawings?
2D is the starting point for drafting, dimensions, annotations, and DWG/DXF-based drawing work.
Need 3D and architectural tools?
Standard and Professional introduce broader 3D and architectural capabilities. Professional adds more advanced design and interoperability features.
Require specialist modeling tools?
Professional includes the most extensive set of capabilities in this comparison, including ACIS, advanced sheet metal, associative modeling, and programming support.
Compare Features Side by Side
Review individual tools and capabilities across all four editions. On mobile, swipe horizontally to compare the edition columns. A dash indicates that the feature is not listed for that edition in the supplied comparison.
| Feature or capability | 2D | Standard | Professional | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interface & Productivity | ||||
| AutoCAD-style 2D drafting environment | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Undo Manager | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Dark interface and 4K display support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Customizable ribbon interface | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| File location settings management | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Custom names for drawing tools | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Updated WebView2 engine | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Audit system | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Startup launcher and workspace selection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Command search and finder | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Quick Access Toolbar | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Dynamic input command line | — | — | ✓ | |
| Progress indicator for interoperability filters | — | — | ✓ | |
| Purge utility | — | — | ✓ | |
| Layer filtering | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Design Director | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Copilot Help | Optional add-on | Optional add-on | Optional add-on | |
| Copilot Professional | Optional add-on | Optional add-on | Optional add-on | |
| Command Assistant field | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Smart Help trigger | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Copilot Render Assistant | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| AI & Assisted Design | ||||
| Texture replacement | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| AI-assisted part creation and editing | — | Limited Copilot Professional | ✓ | |
| Basic AI-assisted text-to-CAD | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| AI-assisted part search | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| 2D Drafting & Editing | ||||
| 2D drawing creation and modification | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Length-based split operation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Bézier curves | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Smart dimensioning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| PDF underlay support | — | — | ✓ | |
| Specialist drafting tools: gears, tolerances and curved text | — | — | ✓ | |
| Best-fit circle and line tools | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Automatic numbering | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Associative arrays and patterns | — | — | ✓ | |
| 3D Modeling & Solid Design | ||||
| 3D surface primitives, Boolean operations and helix | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| 3D splines and polylines | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Extrusion, sweep and revolve operations | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Mirroring 3D objects | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Slot creation tools | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Advanced blending operations | — | — | ✓ | |
| 3D patterns from compound profiles | — | — | ✓ | |
| Surface extrusion along polylines and 3D curves | — | — | ✓ | |
| Facet editing, face copy and deletion | — | — | ✓ | |
| Skip material assignment to faces | — | — | ✓ | |
| ACIS solid modeling engine | — | — | ✓ | |
| Offset surface directly from a face | — | — | ✓ | |
| Surface generation from polylines | — | — | ✓ | |
| Lofting with skinning and sweep paths | — | — | ✓ | |
| Closed lofts for periodic geometry | — | — | ✓ | |
| Associative section and intersection geometry | — | — | ✓ | |
| Shell and face-offset tools | — | — | ✓ | |
| ACIS facet surface tolerance control | — | — | ✓ | |
| Advanced 3D editing suite | — | — | ✓ | |
| 3D extrusion and revolve | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Part and modeling history tree | — | — | ✓ | |
| Drafting palette object management | — | — | ✓ | |
| Solid modeling tools | — | — | ✓ | |
| Imprint operations | — | — | ✓ | |
| Projection with imprint capability | — | — | ✓ | |
| Law-based modeling tools | — | — | ✓ | |
| Surface and mesh editing tools | — | — | ✓ | |
| Face manipulation tools | — | — | ✓ | |
| Associative modeling | — | — | ✓ | |
| Advanced modeling engine and precision tools | — | — | ✓ | |
| ACIS geometry preparation acceleration | — | — | 10–15× stated improvement | |
| Sheet Metal & Manufacturing | ||||
| Sheet metal design environment | — | — | ✓ | |
| Advanced sheet metal unfolding | — | — | ✓ | |
| Custom hole creation | — | — | ✓ | |
| Dedicated sheet metal toolset | — | — | ✓ | |
| 3D print preparation and repair tools | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Architecture & BIM | ||||
| House Builder Wizard | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| IFC-based BIM workflows | — | Limited | ✓ | |
| Self-healing straight and curved walls | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Compound wall and multi-layer definitions | — | — | ✓ | |
| Doors and windows | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Window and door muntins | — | — | ✓ | |
| Roof construction tools | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Floor and roof slabs with openings | — | — | ✓ | |
| Stair and railing tools | — | — | ✓ | |
| Architectural markers and schedules | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Schedule creation wizard | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Architectural sections and elevations | — | — | ✓ | |
| Architectural grid system | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Radial architectural grid | — | — | ✓ | |
| Style Manager | — | Limited | ✓ | |
| Self-trimming and self-aligning blocks | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Drawing geolocation and compass rose | — | — | ✓ | |
| Array operations for ADT objects | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| BIM palette and tools | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Removal of inter-floor lines in multi-storey houses | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Path-based railings for polyline arcs | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Independent roof overhangs per side | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Multi-level gambrel roof creation | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Horizontal cut-edge roof option | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Terrain generation from polylines | — | — | ✓ | |
| Curtain wall construction tools | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Curtain wall editing, joining, splitting and V-meet | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Rendering & Visualization | ||||
| Photorealistic 3D rendering | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Editable lighting and material libraries | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Visualize engine based on ODA 26.7 | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Hidden line, draft render, anti-aliasing and ambient occlusion | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Default scene lighting presets | — | — | ✓ | |
| Files, Interoperability & Development | ||||
| Blocks and external reference support | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Programmable SDK and Ruby scripting | — | — | ✓ | |
| DWG and DXF compatibility | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Adobe 3D PDF export | — | — | ✓ | |
| Adobe PDF import via Open command | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| STL output for 3D printing | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| SketchUp import | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Supported import/open formats (listed count) | 15 | 22 | 54 | |
| Supported export/save/publish formats (listed count) | 15+ | 20+ | 30+ | |
| Batch-capable file conversion utility | — | — | ✓ | |
| ePack support | — | — | ✓ | |
| Teigha / ODA version 26.12 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| STEP import | — | — | High-precision STEP | |
| IGES import | — | — | High-precision IGES | |
| Spatial ACIS support | — | — | ✓ | |
| Purchase | ||||
| Perpetual license price per seat | $99.99 | $299.99 | $999.99 | |
| View product and purchase options | 2D | Standard | Professioal | |
✓ Included — Not listed for this edition Limited Restricted or partial capability
Feature descriptions have been rewritten for clarity. The availability labels and format counts are based on the comparison information supplied. Please verify feature names, version-specific support, and pricing against the current official product documentation before publishing. Optional Copilot add-ons may require separate purchase. Prices are shown in USD and may change.
Edition Comparison: Common Questions
Can every edition open and save DWG and DXF files?
The supplied comparison lists DWG/DXF compatibility for Designer, Deluxe, Professional, and Platinum. Other import and export formats vary by edition.
Which edition is intended for 2D drafting?
Designer is positioned for 2D drafting and drawing documentation. Deluxe, Professional, and Platinum add progressively broader 3D and specialist design capabilities.
Which edition includes ACIS solid modeling and sheet metal?
In the supplied feature matrix, Platinum includes the ACIS solid modeling engine, advanced sheet metal tools, and additional production-oriented modeling features.
Do all editions include the same file-format support?
No. The supplied comparison lists different counts for supported import/open and export/save/publish formats. Confirm the exact formats you need before choosing an edition.
Are Copilot features included in the edition price?
The supplied comparison labels Copilot Help and Copilot Professional as optional add-ons. Check the current purchase terms to confirm availability and pricing for each tool.
Is this a subscription or a perpetual license?
The prices on this page are presented as perpetual licenses per seat, following the supplied price list. Confirm current license terms, upgrades, and activation requirements with the seller before purchase.
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