TurboCAD Feature Comparison

AutoCAD^®-like 2D Drafting Provides a familiar 2D drafting environment for AutoCAD users.

IMPROVED: 10–15× Faster Render‑Prep for ACIS GeometryOptimized routines for analyzing and loading ACIS geometry with multiple face materials result in 10–15× faster render‑prep for models that use varied material assignments.

Undo Manager Tracks and manages undo/redo actions for improved workflow.

Dark Theme/4K Support Optimized UI for high-resolution and dark mode preferences.

Ribbon UI Customization Customize the Ribbon interface for a personalized workflow.

NEW: Multilingual InstallationEnables you to install TurboCAD in multiple languages and switch the application’s language at any time.

IMPROVED: File Locations ManagementThe File Locations dialog has been updated with grouped categories, quick access via “Open in File Explorer,” an HTML diagnostics report, and 20+ new locations including Images and Reports.

IMPROVED: Naming for Draw ToolsDraw commands now use clearer, object‑specific labels for better usability.

IMPROVED: Updated WebView2 EngineWebView2 has been upgraded to a newer version, providing faster rendering, lower memory usage, improved CSS/JS support, and more reliable HTML UI performance.

Audit System Locate and fix problematic or out-of-range objects in drawings.

Launcher and start screen with workspace selectionLauncher and start screen with workspace selection for an improved user experience.

IMPROVED: Command FinderQuick command search feature within the Ribbon UI.

NEW: Quick Access ToolbarThe Quick Access Toolbar appears in the title bar and provides essential commands like Save and Undo/Redo, with a dropdown that lets you choose specific steps.

Progress Meter for Interop Filters Displays progress for file imports and conversions.

Command Line with Dynamic Input LTE Workspace)Enhances precision with real-time dynamic input commands.

Purge Tool Removes unused elements to optimize file size and performance.

Layer Filters Organize complex drawings by filtering layers efficiently.

Design Director Centralized control for managing object properties and visibility.

Copilot HelpAn AI-powered tool in TurboCAD® that uses RAG technology to deliver relevant answers from sources like the User Guide, FAQs, and videos, helping users navigate and support design tasks.

Copilot ProfessionalAn advanced AI plugin offering CAD data interaction, general AI tools, and text-to-image features for smarter design and enhanced creativity.

NEW: Command Assistant FieldAn AI-powered command field that interprets natural-language queries and routes them to the Copilot Palette for context-aware guidance.

NEW: Smart Help TriggerActivates the Copilot Palette and automatically displays the relevant help topic for the currently selected tool.

NEW: Copilot Render AssistantGenerates concept renderings from CAD drawings using natural‑language prompts for style, lighting, and materials.

NEW: Replace TextureLets you replace a material texture with one generated by the Copilot Image Assistant for quick, streamlined updates.

AI-powered Part Creator / Part EditorDesign, customize, and edit parts with precision, while offering configurable STEP file settings to ensure accurate surface results in the drawing environment.

AI-powered basic Text-to-CADUse AI-Powered Basic Text-to-CAD to create CAD objects by typing natural language commands with the “PPT” prefix, allowing for quick and intuitive design creation.

NEW: AI-powered Part FinderIntelligent search across 770,000+ standard CAD parts. Find components using natural‑language queries, browse by supplier or standard, or get guidance on how to refine your search.

2D Drawing, Editing, and Modifying Essential 2D drafting tools for creating and modifying drawings.

IMPROVED: Split Tool – Length-Based Splitting The Split tool now supports full-curve cursor movement, clearer ratio controls, and a new “By Length” mode with editable segment lengths, working across 2D and 3D entities.

Bezier Curves Enables smooth and precise curve creation.

Smart Dimension Tools Provides automated and associative dimensioning features.

PDF Underlay Import PDFs to use as references in drawings.

Advanced Drawing Tools (Gear, Surface Tolerance, Text along Curve)Specialized tools for precision engineering and mechanical design.

Best Fit Circle/Line Generates precise circles and lines based on existing geometry.

Auto Numbering Feature Automatically assigns sequential numbering to objects.

Associative Arrays and Pattern Tools Create dynamic, repeatable object patterns.

3D Surface Primitives, Booleans, Helix Create simple 3D objects and perform Boolean operations.

3D Splines and Polylines Draw and manipulate complex 3D curves and polylines.

Extrude, Sweep, Revolve Generate 3D objects from 2D profiles.

Mirror Copy Tool for 3D Objects Duplicates and mirrors 3D objects efficiently.

Slot Tools Creates slots and grooves for mechanical designs.

Advanced Blending Functionality Smoothly blends between 3D surfaces.

3D Patterns from Compound Profiles Generate patterns from complex 3D profiles.

Surface Extrude for Polylines/3D Curves Extrude surfaces from flat 3D polylines or curves.

Facet Editor (Copy/Delete Faces, Multi-Window Work)Edit mesh/facet models, copy/delete faces, and work in multiple windows.

Bypass Material Assignment to Faces Disable automatic material assignment to faces during modeling.

Sheet Metal DesignDesign sheet metal parts (flanges, bends, unbends).

IMPROVED: Advanced Sheet Metal UnbendProvides an enhanced unbending method with K‑Factor control, bend‑edge merging, and support for cylindrical face selection.

Hole Tool - Custom Holes Create custom holes with precise parameters.

ACIS^® Latest ACIS^® modeling kernel for precision and compatibility.

Surface on Face (Offset Option)Create surfaces offset from existing faces.

Surface by Set of Polylines Generate surfaces from a series of polylines.

Lofting Tool with Skinning/Sweep Path Create lofted surfaces with skinning or sweep paths.

IMPROVED: Closed Loft for Periodic GeometryAdds a “Closed” option to create lofts that join start and end profiles smoothly, forming continuous periodic bodies. Not available for lofts using paths or guide curves.

Associative Intersections/Sections Create intersections and sections that update with design changes.

3D Print Repair Tool Fix mesh errors for 3D printing.

Shell Tool, Face Offset Shelling and face offset functionality.

ACIS^® Faceter Surface Tolerance Control surface precision during mesh conversion.

Advanced 3D Editing Facet Editor (Copy/Delete Faces, Multi-Window support), Defeature Part tool, ability to bypass material assignments to faces.

3D Extrusion & Revolve Simple extrude, sweep, revolve, and surface extrude for flat 3D polylines or curves.

Part Tree/History Tree Hierarchical representation of the model's construction history.

IMPROVED: Drafting Palette Object Management (Add/Remove Object Tool)Modifies parts and assemblies by either selecting tree elements first (auto-selects all related 3D objects) or selecting drawing objects first (auto-finds related tree elements), then adding or removing 3D objects.

Solid Modeling Tools ACIS^® Solid Modeling, Stretch Entity, Extract Entity, Push/Pull Tool, Twisted Extrude.

Imprint Tools Imprint & block insertion as a 2D Contour.

IMPROVED: Projection Tool with New Imprint OptionAdds an Imprint option to project edges across the entire body; when off, Join combines curves into a single 3D polyline, and imprinted facets can be edited or removed.

Law Tools Curve from Law, Surface with Laws, Offset with Law, Warp Entity by Law.

Sheet Metal Tools Design sheet metal parts, including bending, unbending, adding flanges, gussets, and ribs.

Surface and Mesh Tools Lofting, NURBS Support, Smooth Surface Meshes (SMesh).

Face Manipulation Tools Tweak Face, Revolve Face, Twist Entity.

3D Print & Repair Tools3D print repair tool for fixing issues before printing.

Associative Modeling Associative intersections, associative sections, surface on face with offset option.

Modeling Engine Booleans, blends, shelling, cutting plane support in Visualize render mode.

Precision Tools Custom hole tool, graphic on path accuracy improvements, surface tolerance settings.

IMPROVED: Place Along Curve TangentMoves an object along a curve so its X‑axis aligns with the curve tangent. Includes options for live preview, opposite tangent direction, group‑wise application, and RotateX/RotateY controls.

Point Cloud Triangulation, Subset Point Cloud Creates a mesh of triangles from a set of points in 3D space (point cloud). The "subset" aspect focuses on a specific part for detailed analysis or processing. Useful for 3D scanning, computer vision, and GIS applications.

House Builder Wizard A guided tool to create house designs with predefined templates and layouts.

Simple BIM via IFC Support Basic BIM (Building Information Modeling) support for importing IFC files.

Walls (Self-Healing; Straight, Curved; Block Insert)Create self-healing walls, including straight, curved, and block-insert walls.

Compound Wall Definitions / Multi-Component Walls Create walls with multiple layers or components (e.g., insulation, cladding).

Windows & Doors Add parametric windows and doors to architectural designs.

Muntins for Windows & Doors Add decorative dividers (muntins) to windows and doors.

Roofs Create parametric roofs with customizable shapes and overhangs.

Slabs (Floor and Roof Slabs, with Openings)Create floor and roof slabs with openings for stairs, vents, etc.

Stairs Design parametric stairs with customizable dimensions and styles.

Rails Add handrails and guardrails to stairs and balconies.

Markers Add annotations and markers for dimensions, labels, and notes.

Schedule Generate schedules for doors, windows, and other architectural elements.

Schedule Tool and Wizard Use a wizard to create and manage schedules.

Architectural Sections and Elevations Create 2D documentation (sections and elevations) from 3D models.

Architectural Grid - AEC Grid Create and manage architectural grids for structural alignment.

AEC Radial Grid Create radial grids for circular or curved structures.

Style Manager Manage and apply styles for walls, windows, doors, and other objects.

Self-Trimming and Self-Aligning Blocks Automatically trim and align blocks to fit within walls or other structures.

Geolocation of Drawings, Compass Rose Add geolocation data and compass roses to drawings for real-world context.

Array Tools for ADT (Architectural Desktop) Objects Create arrays of architectural objects (e.g., windows, columns).

BIM Tool (BIM Palette)Show and edit BIM data using a BIM palette.

Removal of Lines Between Floors in Multi-Story Houses Automatically remove unnecessary lines between floors in multi-story designs.

Railing by Path for Polyline Arc Segments Create railings along curved paths (e.g., staircases, balconies).

Roof: Different Overhangs for Each Side Customize roof overhangs for different sides or portions of the roof.

Multi-Level Roof (Gambrel Roof)Create complex multi-level roofs, such as gambrel roofs.

Roof Including Cut Edge Type: Horizontal Add horizontal cut edges to roofs for precise design control.

Create Terrain by Set of Polylines Generate terrain models from a set of polylines.

Curtain Walls Tools for creating and editing curtain walls.

Curtain Wall Entity, Style, Tool, Edit, Split/Join Tools, V-Meet Support Advanced curtain wall creation and editing tools.

3D Photorealistic Rendering Tools for creating realistic 3D renders.

Customizable Luminances and Material Libraries Customizable lighting and material libraries.

IMPROVED: Visualize Engine Updated to ODA 26.7Integrates Visualize ODA 26.7 for faster, low-quality visual modes that improve navigation and editing, with options to disable materials, overrides, fill patterns, use pixel buffer objects, and show post-effects interactively.

Visualize: Hidden Line, Draft Render, Anti-Aliasing, Ambient Occlusion Real-time rendering with textures and anti-aliasing.

TurboLux: Import Scene, Lighting, Draft/Quality Rendering Import and render scenes using TurboLux.

TurboLux Ground Shadow Enhanced ground shadow effects in TurboLux.

TurboLux Scene Tone Mapping (Brightness Slider)Adjust scene brightness with a tone mapping slider./span>

Default Scene Lighting Settings Updated default lighting settings for better renders.

Blocks, Xref Support Tools for managing blocks and external references.

Programmable SDK & Ruby Scripting Scripting and customization options.

AutoCAD^® (DWG/DXF) File Compatibility Support for AutoCAD^® files (DWG/DXF).

Adobe^® 3D PDF Export Export 3D models to Adobe^® 3D PDF.

IMPROVED: ODA 2D Adobe PDF Import via File → Open Adds support for importing 2D Adobe PDF files directly through the File → Open workflow, extending functionality beyond the existing PDF Underlay method.

3D Printer Support (STL)Import and export 3D printer files (STL).

SketchUp Import Import SketchUp files with geometry, materials, and components.

Import and Open File Formats Types of files that can be brought into the software and opened for use.

Export, Save As, and Publish File Formats Types of files that can be saved to ensure compatibility with other software or platforms and to prepare files for sharing or distribution.

File Converter with Batch Conversion capabilityThe File Converter with batch-conversion capability lets you process many files at once and convert them into key formats such as DWG, DXF, TCW, PDF, STL, STEP, IGES, OBJ, and SolidWorks.

IMPROVED: ePack SupportPackages drawings with all required external files into a single folder or ZIP.

NEW: Updated Teigha (ODA) to Version 26.12Improved DWG/DXF support with the latest ODA update.

STEP Import ACIS STEP provides machining‑grade precision beyond faceting, ideal for CNC and engineering workflows. ODA STEP delivers efficient faceted geometry suited to visualization, 3D printing, and rendering.

NEW: IGES Import TurboCAD Professional now includes a new ODA‑based IGES importer, while Platinum continues to offer the high‑precision ACIS‑powered IGES translator.

Network License Support Allows multiple users within an organization to share software licenses over a network.

Spatial ACIS^® 3D modeling kernel for precise solid modeling and geometry manipulation.