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BIM Design

CADGlobal BIM Suite +AI GPT

Replaces: Revit / ArchiCAD

Full BIM design and documentation. A perpetual alternative for firms evaluating Revit or ArchiCAD without the annual subscription burden.

Revit costs R50,000 per year in rent. After 5 years, an architect has spent R250,000 and owns nothing.
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Civil Engineering & Surveying

CADGlobal Surveying Suite +AI GPT

Replaces: Autodesk Civil 3D

Survey, DTM, road design, GIS import, WMS maps. Built for civil engineers and land surveyors working on South Africa's infrastructure projects.

Civil 3D subscription costs add up fast. Save with a lifetime licence alternative.
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Electrical & Panel Design

CADGlobal Electrical DWG Suite +AI GPT

Replaces: AutoCAD Electrical

2D/3D CAD + Electrical Design & Panel Layout. Panels, circuits, symbols, cable trays, schematics. FREE: Electrical add-on with IEC/NFPA libraries.

AutoCAD Electrical subscription costs add up every year. Own your DWG electrical workflow instead.
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Mechanical Design & Manufacturing

CADGlobal Mechanical DWG Suite +AI GPT

Replaces: SolidWorks / Inventor

2D/3D CAD + Mechanical Design Tools. Bolts, gears, bearings, shafts, springs, flanges. 12-month mechanical add-on FREE.

Inventor and mechanical subscriptions can become expensive. Use a lifetime licence where the workflow fits.
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HVAC, MEP & Piping Design

CADGlobal HVAC & Piping Suite +AI GPT

Replaces: AutoCAD MEP

2D/3D CAD + Piping, Ductwork & HVAC Design. Pipes, fittings, ducts, insulation, flow diagrams. FREE: HVAC & Piping add-on (5 libraries).

MEP subscriptions can be expensive for teams. Own your DWG-based MEP workflow instead.
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3D Design & Visualization

Rhino 3D + Grasshopper

For: Parametric Design

Complex geometry, facades, parametric design. Grasshopper included free. Perpetual licence, no subscription.

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3D Conceptual Design

SketchUp Pro

For: Architects & Interior Designers

The fastest way to design in 3D. Used by architects, interior designers, and landscape professionals across Southern Africa.

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CAD/CAM & CNC Production

CADGlobal CNC/Manufacturing Suite

Replaces: SolidCAM / Mastercam

Toolpath generation, machine simulation, multi-axis machining. Perpetual licence for manufacturing workshops.

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Why Engineering Firms in South Africa Are Switching

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Rand Savings. Ownership Instead of Rental.

AutoCAD costs R90,000 over 3 years. Revit costs R50,000 per year. CADGlobal gives South African teams lifetime licence options, DWG/IFC compatibility and a lower long-term cost structure.

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100% Legal, 100% Licensed, Audit-Ready

Genuine perpetual licences from EU manufacturers. If your firm gets audited tomorrow, you are fully compliant. No grey areas.

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Full DWG Compatibility, No Retraining. CADGlobal Academy Support

Opens, edits, and saves all DWG/DXF files. Your existing drawings work perfectly. Your team keeps the same workflow. Zero learning curve.

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