CorelCAD
{{Short description|2D Computer-aided design software}}
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{{Infobox software
| title = CorelCAD
| name = CorelCAD
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| developer = Alludo
| released = {{Start date and age|2011|05|df=yes}}
| latest release version = 2023
| latest release date = {{Start date and age|2022|12|19|df=yes}}
| programming language = C++, C#
| engine = ARES
| operating system = Windows, macOS
| genre = Computer-aided design
| license = Proprietary
| website = {{url|https://www.coreldraw.com/en/product/corel-cad/}}
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CorelCAD is a computer-aided design (CAD) application for 2D and 3D design. It works on macOS and Windows operating systems.{{Cite web|title=CorelCAD 2021 {{!}} Get Your Free Trial|url=https://www.coreldraw.com/en/product/corel-cad/|access-date=2021-05-07|website=www.coreldraw.com}} There is also a mobile app of CorelCAD for Android and iOS devices, but it needs a license in order to be accessible.{{Cite web|title=Corel Graphics, Digital Media & Productivity Software|url=https://www.corel.com/en/apps/|access-date=2021-05-08|website=www.corel.com|language=en}}
History
CorelCAD was first released in May 2011 based on the ARES engine developed by Graebert, a German company. Upon release, it was priced at $699 only.{{Cite web|date=2011-05-10|title=Corel introduces CorelCAD, an all-new CAD product • GraphicSpeak|url=https://gfxspeak.com/2011/05/10/corel-introduces-corelcad-an-all-new-cad-product/|access-date=2021-05-08|website=GraphicSpeak|language=en-US}}
Unlike other Corel products, CorelCAD is not included in any packages including the CorelDRAW Graphic Suite and WordPerfect Office.
Features
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CorelCAD contains all the necessary features of a computer-aided design (CAD) application, but lacks the advanced features which can be found in Autodesk AutoCAD. It can support graphics formats such as DWG, CDR, DXF, SHP, and more.{{Cite web|title=CorelCAD 2020 Overview and Supported File Types|url=https://fileinfo.com/software/corel/corelcad|access-date=2021-05-08|website=fileinfo.com}}
Compared to AutoCAD, CorelCAD has a cleaner and easier interface to use and learn. However, it lacks the robust features in AutoCAD.