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    NX CAD

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/ASiemens NX software is an integrated product design solution that helps deliver products faster and more efficiently. NX delivers design, simulation, and manufacturing solutions that enable companies to realize the value of the digital twin.N/A

    Vectorworks Fundamentals

    Score9.5 out of 10
    N/AVectorworks headquartered in Columbia offers Fundamentals, a computer-aided design (CAD) application supporting 2D and 3D design and drafting.

    $108

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    NX CADVectorworks Fundamentals
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    Subscription
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    NX CADVectorworks Fundamentals
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details$108/M: Pay only for what you need, 2 GB of cloud storage, Basic tech support, Immediate access to new versions $90/M: $1080 billed annually | Save $216, Pay only for what you need, 2 GB of cloud storage, Basic tech support, Immediate access to new versions
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    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    92%
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    Implementation went as expected
    88%
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    Features
    NX CADVectorworks Fundamentals
    Computer-Aided Design Software
    Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of NX CAD and Vectorworks Fundamentals
    Feature
    NX CAD
    7.6
    5 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Vectorworks Fundamentals
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    Ratings
    3D Modeling8.75 Ratings00 Ratings
    2D Drafting8.85 Ratings00 Ratings
    Rendering and Visualization5.94 Ratings00 Ratings
    Parametric Design8.45 Ratings00 Ratings
    Collaboration and Sharing6.54 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compatibility with other software and formats7.65 Ratings00 Ratings
    Assembly Design8.35 Ratings00 Ratings
    Simulation and Analysis7.33 Ratings00 Ratings
    Documentation and Annotation7.15 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization and Extensions7.45 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    NX CADVectorworks Fundamentals
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.1
    (28 ratings)
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    Likelihood to Renew
    8.5
    (7 ratings)
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    Usability
    7.3
    (8 ratings)
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    Support Rating
    7.3
    (3 ratings)
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    Implementation Rating
    7.4
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    User Testimonials
    NX CADVectorworks Fundamentals
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Siemens AG
    There is perfect integration between NX CAD and NX CAM modules with less data loss. Better graphical interface and simplified commands makes NX CAD a better software then others. The tool has scope to develop an algorithm for generating surfaces from the point data. Include of option to convert .STL to any CAD format will be helpful. The connectivity of splines laying in different planes can be improvised.
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    Vectorworks, Inc.
    It is perfectly suited for residential work, and work where the project requires integrated 2d and 3d. It is terrible for integrated energy modeling. This needs to be fixed immediately.
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    Pros
    Siemens AG
    • Seamless interaction across multiple departments.
    • The software allows you to create a very high level of control and organization within your engineering staff. This reduces the companies mistakes and maximizes productivity.
    • The software makes it very easy to track your product through every phase of the production cycle.
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    Vectorworks, Inc.
    • 3D modeling - no need to start in SketchUp or other more rudimentary programs.
    • Seamless import/export with other programs - ideal communication with consultants.
    • Superb customer service, training, and tech support.
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    Cons
    Siemens AG
    • Keeping the colors of surfaces if volume bodies are linked
    • Show and keep symbolic threads
    • For me, I miss more information why a surface can't be deleted or a radius is not possible. And maybe a solution, how could it look like, if NX CAD adds a new surface.
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    Vectorworks, Inc.
    • The program is getting a little 'fat', and needs to be slimmed down. It is starting to bog down a bit when doing certain functions. The program of late is more buggy then we are used to seeing.
    • I like how smooth Sketchup is in 3D. It would be great to get VW's to be more responsive in 3D.
    • The space tool is very clunky.
    • I would be great if a texture map could be a video and not just a still image. We could really use that.
    • PLEASE get the energy modeling capabilities up to speed. It needs to be much more intuitive and NOT based on Passive House standards. Please include a clear output for a projects Energy Use Intensity (EUI) and how a project is doing relative to the 2030 Commitment.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Siemens AG
    possibility of integration and customization
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    Vectorworks, Inc.
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    Usability
    Siemens AG
    Siemens NX CAD has been has been simple in design & user interface. It is best among the competitors. It can develop heavy models & designs with very ease. It has Layers options for arranging multiple assemblies in the same file. It does not require heavy system investment & works fine on professional PCs
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    Vectorworks, Inc.
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    Support Rating
    Siemens AG
    NX CAD version is going out of support after only 12 months. Changes will not be implemented after 12 months from prodcution
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    Vectorworks, Inc.
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    Implementation Rating
    Siemens AG
    the manitenance period is too small for our implementation timeline
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    Vectorworks, Inc.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Siemens AG
    NX CAD is very good for interoperability between different three dimensional modelling softwares, it can convert to .jt models, from native format such as .CATPart, .CATProduct, and ones from SOLIDWORKS. Also it is integrated to Siemens Teamcenter, which also enables other downstream workflow, such as Tecnomatix Process Simulate. Other software packages would need more integration effort to make this possible
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    Vectorworks, Inc.
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    Return on Investment
    Siemens AG
    • The software itself is pretty expensive compared to other CAD-systems.
    • Implementation is not out of the box, it requires a lot of consulting and iteration cycles.
    • On the positive side is to mention the seamless of downstream functionalities, from product development to manufacturing and visualization, etc.
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    Vectorworks, Inc.
    • Subscription model ensures we always have the latest versions - per-seat license is very affordable.
    • Training costs are low (i.e. new hires get up to speed quickly).
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    ScreenShots

    NX CAD Screenshots

    Screenshot of NX technology can generate multiple design options. (It's like having an extra employee dedicated to "trying out" different designs.) Then Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) can be used to generate the part.Screenshot of Studies show an inordinate amount of time can be spent by designers as they look for previous or similar parts. The software can search for similarly-shaped parts.Screenshot of NX has the ability to validate a part (or assembly) and its adherence to standards, collisions, and manufacturability.Screenshot of Virtual inspection and mark up full sized assemblies.Screenshot of a rendering created from the actual product design. Notice the lighting and surface realism.