Top 15 GiD Alternative and Similar Softwares | Apr 2024

GiD is a universal, adaptive and user-friendly pre and postprocessor for numerical simulations in science and engineering. It has been designed to cover all the common needs in the numerical simulations field from pre to post-processing: geometrical modeling, effective definition of analysis data, meshing, data transfer to analysis software, as well as the visualization of numerical results.

1. Gmsh

Gmsh Gmsh is a 3D finite element grid generator with a build-in CAD engine and post-processor. Its design goal is to provide a fast, light and user-friendly meshing tool with parametric input and advanced visualization capabilities. Gmsh is built around four modules: geometry, mesh, solver and post-processing. The specification of any......

2. VARKON

VARKON a free CAD system and high level development tool for Engineering,Computer Aided Design and Product Modeling applicationsoriginally developed by Microform AB in Sweden.Now maintained and further developed bythe CAD group at the Department ofTechnology at Orebro universityin Sweden.......

3. CAD2Vis

CAD2Vis Today product developers can't abandon an efficient connection to computer aided design (CAD) and technologies of Virtual Reality. They increasingly employ VR-Models which are based on CAD raw data of the constructors for design reviews and presentations.For the conversion of these CAD data in VR-Models there are conversion programmes which......

4. ExpressSCH

ExpressSCH Free PCB layout software - Low cost circuit boards - Top quality PCB manufacturing......

5. gCAD3D

gCAD3D gCAD3D is a 3D CAD CAM application that features an integrated 3D OpenGL viewer, a program interpreter for geometry and NC-commands in 3D, an integrated NC-processor, and a programming interface for user programs. It has support for importing Step files and support for both importing and exporting Iges, DXF, and......

6. Ashampoo 3D CAD Professional

Ashampoo 3D CAD Professional Plan, visualize and communicate your design ideas professionally and fuss-free - with Ashampoo 3D CAD Professional 5.......

7. MIPAV

MIPAV What is MIPAV?The MIPAV (Medical Image Processing, Analysis, and Visualization) application enables quantitative analysis and visualization of medical images of numerous modalities such as PET, MRI, CT, or microscopy. Using MIPAV's standard user-interface and analysis tools, researchers at remote sites (via the internet) can easily share research data and analyses,......

8. Arcad

Arcad The ARCAD Systemhaus offers with the CAD and AVA system a professional industry-specific solution for the operating system LINUX.As on a 3D volume model based software ARCAD offers you a quick mass calculation and quantity calculation, an automatic generation of views as well as an integrated visualisation.All required data of......

9. CMS IntelliCAD

CMS IntelliCAD CMS IntelliCAD® is a full-featured Compatible CAD Software. CMS IntelliCAD also offers a full suite of 2D and 3D AutoCAD® software compatible drawing tools! It is the smartest choice for anyone who creates or communicates using CAD drawings.......

10. Catia

Catia CATIA (Computer Aided Three-dimensional Interactive Application) (in English usually pronounced /k?'ti?/) is a multi-platform CAD/CAM/CAE commercial software suite developed by the French company Dassault Systèmes. Written in the C++ programming language, CATIA is the cornerstone of the Dassault Systèmes product lifecycle management software suite.CATIA competes in the high-end CAD/CAM/CAE market......

11. KOMPAS-3D

KOMPAS-3D KOMPAS-3D is for creating three-dimensional associative models for individual parts and assembly's containing both original and standardized elements. The parametric technology allows quickly obtaining models for typical products basing on a once designed prototype. Numerous service functions facilitate solving auxiliary designing and production maintenance problems.......

12. CoffeeSCAD

CoffeeSCAD Browser based 3D solid CAD editor, Openscad style, with a Coffeescript based syntax, using only Coffeescript + Javascript......

13. Alibre

Alibre The worlds most affordable 3D CAD, CAM, FEA, Rendering, and Document Management software. Professional alternative to SolidWorks, Inventor, Pro/ENGINEER, and AutoCAD.......

14. SpaceClaim Engineer

SpaceClaim Engineer SpaceClaim Engineer is the world’s fastest and most innovative 3D direct modeler. SpaceClaim Engineer brings 3D solid modeling to the desktops of engineers and analysts who work in 3D, with a simplicity and low TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) never seen before in CAD. With SpaceClaim Engineer, you benefit from......

15. Moi

Moi MoI is a new 3D Modeling/CAD application for designers and artists. Offering a blend of precision and freeform NURBS drawing tools, it sports a unique user interface that operates seamlessly with a pen tablet.......