progeCAD Professional
progeCAD Professional is a powerful DWG CAD software solution built on IntelliCAD, offering a robust platform for engineers, architects and designers seeking an AutoCAD substitute with perpetual licensing. Built on IntelliCAD, this software works directly in the DWG format—no importing, exporting or file conversions needed to collaborate with AutoCAD or Civil 3D.
progeCAD Professional delivers advanced 2D and 3D drafting, parametric tools and PDF-to-DWG conversion in a familiar AutoCAD-like interface. Its built-in EasyArch plugin, Artisan rendering engine and 22,000+ CAD block library make it ideal for all-purpose CAD design across civil, mechanical and architectural fields. A great fit for those needing DWG-compatible CAD software without recurring fees.
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Description
progeCAD Professional, developed by ProgeSOFT, is a robust DWG CAD software alternative built for engineers, architects and designers seeking a full-featured AutoCAD substitute without the recurring fees. Built on IntelliCAD, this software works directly in the DWG format—no importing, exporting or file conversions needed to collaborate with AutoCAD or Civil 3D. With its familiar AutoCAD-like interface, perpetual license options and extensive file format support, progeCAD Professional stands out as a powerful, affordable platform for technical drafting and design.
This professional CAD software includes 2D and 3D drafting, parametric tools, PDF-to-DWG conversion, BIM model import and native support for Point Clouds. Features like the EasyArch plugin, Artisan rendering engine, and a library of over 22,000 ready-to-use blocks help users accelerate productivity in architectural, civil, mechanical and GIS applications. Whether you’re preparing construction documents, managing survey data or modeling complex 3D structures, progeCAD delivers reliable performance and compatibility across industries.
For users in civil and survey disciplines, also explore progeEARTH, an advanced toolkit that includes functionality for COGO, DTM (digital terrain modeling) and road design.
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Core Features
- Full DWG/DXF support from version 2.5 through current AutoCAD standards
- PDF to DWG conversion with layers and intelligent text recognition
- 3D modeling with ACIS solids and photorealistic rendering via Artisan
- EasyArch 2D/3D architectural plugin for walls, windows, doors and stairs
- Express Tools for enhanced drafting productivity
File Format Support
- Import/export support for STEP, IGES, SolidWorks, IFC and Revit files
- Compatible with Point Cloud formats: RCP, XYZ, PLY, LAS
- Support for georeferenced raster formats: ECW, MrSID and JPEG2000
- Includes raster-to-vector tools and image manipulation features
Licensing & Training
- Perpetual license with no annual renewal required
- Flexible licensing options: Single+, USB, Network and Corporate
- Optional iCARE subscription for updates and premium support
- Extensive help resources, live chat and remote technical assistance
Carlson’s desktop software must be installed with a CAD platform such as IntelliCAD, AutoCAD or embedded AutoCAD (OEM). Carlson Software includes a perpetual license of IntelliCAD with their “For CAD” modules but also allows users to install the program on top of your own separately purchased license of a full AutoCAD-based program such as AutoCAD, Map or Civil 3D.
Carlson Survey and Carlson Takeoff are the only 2 programs that can be purchased with an embedded AutoCAD (OEM) license.
ALL Carlson desktop products work natively in the latest DWG format. This means that you create DWG files, you open DWG files and you save DWG files – there is no need to import, export or convert to others using a different CAD-based program.
Your purchase of Carlson includes a perpetual license of the Carlson program and either IntelliCAD or embedded AutoCAD (OEM).
Carlson Software can be purchased as individual modules or by bundling 2 or more products at a discounted price so you only pay for what you need!
Carlson Civil Suite includes the Survey, Civil, Hydrology and GIS modules and compares to Autodesk Civil 3D.
Carlson CADnet is a single module that’s functionality is comparable to Autodesk Raster Design.
You can also use a Select Suite to build your own bundle of a Pick 2, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5 or Pick 6 choosing from Survey, Civil, Hydrology, GIS, CADnet and Point Cloud Basic.
Carlson Takeoff Suite and Takeoff with embedded AutoCAD (OEM) is comparable to Paydirt (retired), Quest Construction and Agtek software programs.
All Carlson desktop software products provide a wide range of conversion and import and export functions for other file formats such as Civil 3d, LandXML, Topcon and Trimble.
For Carlson products that run with IntellliCAD and/or your separately purchased license of AutoCAD, Carlson offers users an Annual Maintenance program that keeps the software up to date. The purchase of Maintenance is optional and pricing is calculated at 10% of the retail price of the product per year.
Carlson Software offers free technical support from their main office to all Carlson Software users regardless of customer or license status.
Although users may find it difficult to install older Carlson desktop software on newer machines due to limitations of newer Windows operating systems, Carlson continues offering support for those versions.
Comparable to industry-standard engineering design software, Carlson Civil provides features for layer-based quantity takeoffs, 3D modeling, and construction estimating, including specialized commands like SiteNet for streamlined volume and material quantity calculations.
In addition to the functionality of the CAD-platform it’s running on top of and the identical commands available in the first 7 menus of all Carlson Desktop Software, Carlson Civil offers dynamic design and plan production for site, subdivision and roadway design engineers.
The commands and features in Carlson Civil are comparable to the engineering design components of programs such as: DCA/Softdesk/Land Desktop (retired), AutoCAD Map, Civil 3D, Eagle Point (retired), TerraModel (retired), GeoPak and InRoads.
Carlson Civil also provides users with the tools needed for layer-based quantity takeoffs and model building in the 3D Data and SiteNet menus. The commands in SiteNet are comparable to construction estimating software such as Paydirt, Quest and Agtek.
With Carlson Civil, users are able to:
- import and export data files for Civil 3d, Land Desktop, LandXML, Trimble, Topcon, Google Earth and more
- create and manage points in the drawing or in the CRD file editor
- use a variety of specialized commands to convert 2D linework to 3D using points, text with leaders, surface files, drawing entities and more
- use SiteNet, a layer-based feature that simplifies the process of estimating dirt and topsoil volumes and quantities of other materials such as subgrade volumes, length of curb and number of trees or other structures to be built or demolished
- create and manage surface model triangulation files from field data or importing from Google Earth or other sources
- view and perform quality checks on surface model files in various 3d viewers including a 3D Fly By
- calculate earthwork volumes for pads, stockpiles or between two surfaces and calculate adjustments required to balance cut and fill
- create cut/fill labels and color maps
- create and manage horizontal alignments
- create and manage profiles of ground elevations, roadways, sewer pipes and crossings
- design ditches and trenches
- calculate and report quantities and depths of pipe installation projects
- create and manage cross-sections
- dynamically design a network of roads with intersections and cul-de-sacs that automatically adjust and provide dynamic, real-time cut and fill volumes
- design and map single parcel boundaries or networks of subdivision lots that dynamically adjust to accommodate building footprint and setback restrictions.
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FAQs: Installation and Technical Support
All Carlson Software purchases will be fulfilled electronically by a download link that will be emailed to you (along with your new serial number) within two business days of your order being processed. The download link and serial number can be used to install and register your software immediately.
For delivery to addresses within the United States, we can also ship you a flash drive via UPS Ground for an additional charge. Please note that the physical shipment DOES NOT include manuals.
Your box shipment will arrive approximately 14 business days after your order has been processed. Be aware that software purchases outside the United States will be fulfilled by download only. If you pay the extra charge for the physical shipment we will only provide a download link and will then refund the shipping charge.
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Additional information
| License Term & Type | Perpetual, Single+ (SL), Perpetual, Network (NLM) |
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| iCARE Support | Includes 1-Year iCARE, Does Not Include iCARE |
