Software profiles
Stable URLs for each product
Each row links to a lightweight product profile you can reference from terms and tutorial notes. Source data: data/kb_software.json. Regenerate with
python scripts/render_kb_software_pages.py.
← Software landscape (hub)
| Product |
Vendor |
Lane |
| 3D FastView |
Gstarsoft |
Large 3D CAD visualization |
| Archicad |
GRAPHISOFT |
BIM authoring (architectural-first) |
| AutoCAD |
Autodesk |
2D / 3D authoring (DWG ecosystem) |
| BricsCAD |
Bricsys |
DWG-native CAD (2D/3D) |
| Civil 3D |
Autodesk |
Civil infrastructure (terrain, corridors, documents) |
| DWG FastView |
Gstarsoft |
Cloud & cross-platform DWG viewer / light editor |
| DWG FastView Plus |
Gstarsoft |
Windows viewer tier (CadWonder line) |
| FreeCAD |
Community (FOSS) |
Open-source parametric CAD |
| Fusion 360 |
Autodesk |
Parametric CAD / CAM (product development) |
| GstarBIM |
Gstarsoft |
BIM authoring (architecture / interiors) |
| GstarCAD |
Gstarsoft |
2D/3D DWG-native CAD (desktop) |
| GstarCAD 365 |
Gstarsoft |
Cloud collaboration for DWG projects |
| GstarCAD Architecture |
Gstarsoft |
AEC vertical (architectural objects on DWG) |
| GstarCAD Mechanical |
Gstarsoft |
Mechanical vertical (ACAD Mechanical–style tools) |
| GstarCAD Point Cloud |
Gstarsoft |
Point cloud processing on DWG |
| Houseplan |
Gstarsoft |
Lightweight 3D house design & rendering |
| Inventor |
Autodesk |
Mechanical CAD (parametric parts & assemblies) |
| Onshape |
PTC |
Cloud-native MCAD (browser/desktop clients) |
| Revit |
Autodesk |
BIM authoring (building model) |
| SOLIDWORKS |
Dassault Systèmes |
Mechanical CAD (parametric solids & drawings) |