TurboCAD Pro Platinum Review - why 4.2 stars?

Shlomi Lavi / updated: Feb 26, 2022

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What is TurboCAD Pro Platinum?

TurboCAD is a 3D graphics analysis and simulation software solution for your business. The software was designed by IMSI/Design LLC., headquartered in California, United States. It offers cutting-edge technology and tools for 2D and 3D graphics manipulation and modeling, along with other aspects.

Who is it best for?

TurboCAD is most suitable for medium businesses, although it can also be used in large enterprises if the project budget does not exceed too much. The software is mainly intended for engineering and construction firms, architects, home production builders, civil engineers and similar areas.

Industries in which TurboCAD has found increasing deployment include civil and electrical engineering, aerospace, AEC, and automotive etc. The software can fulfill almost all the 3D modeling needs of your project such as analysis, modeling, simulation, and documentation etc.

Some noteworthy customers of the software include Pat Teaford - Nitro Street, PlanRoom Central, Avalon Design Services Limited, and Textual Creations etc.

Main features and functionalities

Like other major 3D modeling and simulation solutions, TurboCAD follows the modular architecture and presents a wide range of applications and tools for various related aspects. In the assembly modeling module of the software, you have the features of 2D drawing, 3D solid modeling, advanced surfacing, mold design, parametric modeling, and direct modeling etc.

Sheet metal design features of the software include hole tables, placement sketches, and punch tables. For animation management, the software offers the features of assembly animation, photorealistic images, rendering, and walkthrough animations.

Productivity features of TurboCAD include archiving and sharing, command line, copy details, design-model consistency, and virtual parts library. Architecture related features such as construction modeling, elevation, landscaping tools, and surveying tools are also part of the complete modeling package. Finally, the software also offers various documentation and drafting applications.

What is the actual cost?

The cost of license starts at $1,499 per license. ITQlick pricing score is 4 out of 10 (10 is most expensive). Access ITQlick pricing guide for TurboCAD Pro Platinum.

Pros

• There are various plug-ins which you can use in addition to the core features of the software. This includes beam analysis tool and hatch pattern creator.
• Other than detailed 3D modeling and simulation, the software also offers a separate module for 2D modeling.
• Area specific features part of the software includes an entire module for architecture.
• A separate module for the documentation needs of the project is available.
• Wide range of writable and readable file formats is supported by the software.

Cons

• Area specific part of the software does not include any module for electrical features.
• Drafting standards of the software cover only ISO standard and not ASME, JIS and others.
• There is no separate module for cost estimation on TurboCAD.
• Simulation and analysis features of the software do not include circuit simulation, stress analysis, and structural validation.
• Sheet metal design features lack any tools for bend lines and tables.

How it stacks up?

Access a head to head analysis of TurboCAD Pro Platinum vs alternative software solutions.

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