ViaCAD

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2D drafting

ViaCAD editions include more than 250 drafting tools, 26 dimension types, 2D constraints, bills of materials, and cut lists.punchcad.com · read 11 Oct 2026

3D modeling

ViaCAD 2D/3D includes ACIS solid modeling, NURBS surfaces, subdivision mesh, and tools such as push-pull, shell, blend, and chamfer.punchcad.com · read 11 Oct 2026

3D printing

ViaCAD 2D/3D includes tools to check printability and export models as STL or 3MF.punchcad.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Animation tools

Yespunchcad.com · read 22 Sep 2026

Audience

ViaCAD 2D/3D is aimed at beginning to intermediate users, including hobbyists, inventors, classrooms, and 3D-printing fans.punchcad.com · read 11 Oct 2026

File formats

The product reads and writes current AutoCAD DWG and DXF; the site also lists formats including STL, 3MF, SAT, OBJ, SKP, SVG, and 3DS.punchcad.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Integrations

The site lists KeyShot LiveLinking for rendering and native SolidWorks, Inventor, NX, and CATIA file exchange for SharkCAD Pro, rather than ViaCAD.punchcad.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Maker

Punch! Software is part of Encore Software, LLC, and lists its address in Novato, California.punchcad.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Parametric modeling

Yespunchcad.com · read 22 Sep 2026

Platform access

desktoppunchcad.com · read 22 Sep 2026

3D print export

Yespunchcad.com · read 22 Sep 2026

Purpose

ViaCAD is 2D/3D CAD software for drafting, modeling, rendering, and preparing designs for 3D printing.punchcad.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Refunds and delivery

The maker says orders are delivered by download with a licence key by email and offers a 30-day refund on licences that have not been activated.punchcad.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Render engine

bothpunchcad.com · read 22 Sep 2026

Rendering

ViaCAD Pro includes physically based rendering, HDRI lighting, ray-traced shadows, a material and decal library, and KeyShot LiveLinking.punchcad.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Security and compliance

The opened maker pages describe software features and licensing but do not state a security or compliance certification.punchcad.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Support

Every licence includes twelve months of technical support and maintenance, and the maker provides tutorials and a user forum.punchcad.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Trial

The maker offers a free 15-day trial.punchcad.com · read 11 Oct 2026

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