What’s new in CorelCAD 2021?
CorelCAD 2021 Productivity. Produce professional projects in no time with industry-leading design resources and features. Redesigned Print Dialog Get more control with a streamlined printing process bringing multiple print options to one centralized location. Industry-standard features CorelCAD is compatible with all major CAD programs.
- CorelCAD is available as Windows, Mac, and Android software. Some alternative products to CorelCAD include ACTCAD 2021 PROFESSIONAL 2D & 3D CAD, progeCAD Professional, and MicroStation.
- The professional, affordable, and simplified CAD software Achieve outstanding results with CorelCAD™ 2021, an affordable collection of powerful 2D drafting and 3D design tools, purpose-built for architecture, engineering, construction (AEC) and manufacturing professionals who demand precision.
- Drawing Compare Palette
- Compare two files with highlighted colors to track changes, show multiple options within a project, and define before and after points within your workflow.
- Enhanced Pattern Command
- Duplicate objects and patterns along a path in the same perspective with new associativity in the Pattern command, now you can replicate objects and patterns along a linear or circular path.
- Convert Dynamic Blocks to Custom Blocks
- Save changes to dynamic block definitions by converting them to custom blocks, providing more control and editing abilities in your files.
- Redesigned Print Dialog*
- Enjoy a streamlined printing process bringing multiple options to one location, providing additional display options and more control.
- Enhanced PDF Output*
- Adjust the file size and image quality to fit your needs, with the enhanced ability to set the quality of raster and vector images when exporting your work to PDFs.
CAD program for 2D drawing, 3D design, and 3D printing
- Conceptualize quickly
- Unleash CorelCAD, a powerful collection of design tools developed expressly for manufacturing, construction, and engineering professionals. Conceptualize, plan, draft, lay out, and edit with the assistance of a leading CAD software. With an expansive feature set, your 2D drawings will come together expertly.
- Transform with ease
- Equip yourself with advanced tools and features in this CAD program to transform 2D drawings into 3D models with a few clicks. Complete projects quickly with CorelCAD; consistently delivering to specifications and project parameters.
- Output with accuracy
- Elevate your work with a powerful 3D design software for text, graphics, and tactile outputs. CorelCAD’s full feature set manages nearly any technical design task, making collaboration with colleagues or stakeholders a breeze. 3D printing is simple with .STL support for 3D printers or output connection.
- Execute efficiently
- Confidently deliver detailed projects on time and with precision using CorelCAD. The latest AutoCAD, full native, .DWG file format support allows designers to collaborate seamlessly. CAD software aligns with any working environment, leveraging incredible customization and automation support options for a rich user experience.
CorelCAD 2021 Productivity
Produce professional projects in no time with industry-leading design resources and features.
- Redesigned Print Dialog
- Get more control with a streamlined printing process bringing multiple print options to one centralized location.
- Industry-standard features
- CorelCAD is compatible with all major CAD programs. Onboard quickly with familiar commands and toolbar items.
- Layer palette
- Access layer controls easily without leaving the drawing UI. Merge one or multiple layers to a destination layer.
- Layer group filters
- Group all the referenced layers from other drawings that are created automatically when attaching external references.
- Design resources
- Access and manage design components (blocks, styles, drawings, and images) for a variety of CAD projects.
CorelCAD 2021 2D drafting software
Your 2D drawings and drafts will easily come together with this feature set.
- Associative Patterns
- Apply associativity in the Pattern command to duplicate objects and patterns along a path in the same perspective to quickly create larger, more complex graphics.
- Custom Block features
- Save a Custom Block (symbol definition) as a separate drawing with New CBWBlockAs, or test Custom Block definitions without exiting the Block Editor.
- Drawing constraint features
- See how the new set constraint name format can specify how dimensional constraints are displayed, and geometric shapes conform to dimensional constraints.
- MultiLeader and Dimension tools
- Configure callouts and leader lines that auto adjust. Create a new dimension style from a specified dimension and use Smart Dimension tools for accuracy.
- Object Snaps and Grips
- Redistribute objects with Object Snaps, Grips, and Polar Guides. Contextual shortcut menus allow interactive editing of the geometry.
CorelCAD 2021 3D modeling
Software with professional output made easy with advanced technical tools.
- 3D design and editing tools
- Create wireframe geometry from the edges of a 3D solid, surface, mesh, or region. Use OffsetEdges to make 2D entities from 3D solid or surface boundary.
- STL file import
- Import stereolithography files (*.stl) to insert contained 3D objects. Further modification is now possible on ready-made 3D design imports.
- PolySolid 3D solid editing and modeling tools
- Use PolySolid to draw 3D solid objects in the shape of polygonal walls. Apply ChamferEdges to bevel 3D solid objects, with Face and Loop options.
- Transition from 2D to 3D
- Create a 2D design in CorelCAD or import from CorelDRAW to shift to 3D. Extrude, revolve, or sweep 2D entities along a path to go from 2D drafting to 3D modeling.
- 3D mouse support
- Navigate in 3D with support for 3Dconnexion input devices.
CorelCAD 2021 Compatibility
Platform support, printing, and peripherals make CorelCAD a standout.
- Platform support
- Enjoy a native CAD software experience on Windows and Mac including industry-standard features and support for the latest operating systems.
- 3D printing
- Export 3D solid objects to .STL, the most commonly-used file format for 3D prints. Print 3D prototypes using .STL support for direct connection to 3D printers or output to third party 3D printing services.
- 3D mouse
- Navigate in 3D with support for 3Dconnexion input devices*. Rotate 2D and 3D drawings by moving the cap of the 3D mouse. Assign preferred navigation settings or custom commands to buttons of the 3D mouse.
- AutoCAD features & files
- Open, edit, and save files with the latest AutoCAD .DWG file format—ensuring swift collaboration between colleagues, suppliers, and business partners. Easily edit dynamic blocks from AutoCAD with .DWG files support.
- File support
- CorelCAD supports leading formats, including .PDF, .SVG, .EPS, .DWF, .STL, .SAT, .SHP, and .DWS. CorelCAD for Windows supports import from and export to CorelDRAW (.CDR) and Corel DESIGNER (.DES)*.
CorelCAD 2021 System Requirements
Windows version
- Mouse or tablet
- 1.5 GB available hard disk space
- 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
- DVD drive optional (for box installation)
- Intel Core 2 Duo, or AMD Athlon x2 Dual-Core processor
- 1280 x 768 screen resolution (1920 x 1080 (Full HD) recommended)
- Internet connection for product activation and access to the plug-in store
- Microsoft Windows 10* or 8.1, in 32-bit or 64-bit, all with latest Updates
- 3D Graphics accelerator card with OpenGL version 1.4 (OpenGL version 3.2 or better recommended)
Mac version
- Mouse or tablet
- 1.5 GB of available hard disk space
- Multicore Intel or Apple M1 processor
- 4 GB of RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
- DVD drive optional (for box installation)
- 1280 x 768 display (1920 x 1080 (Full HD) recommended)
- macOS Big Sur 11.0, macOS Catalina 10.15, or macOS Mojave 10.14
- Internet connection for product activation and access to the plug-in store
- 3D Graphics accelerator card with OpenGL version 1.4 (OpenGL version 3.2 or better recommended)
New Drawing Compare Palette and enhanced AutoCAD .DWG file format support enable designers to work more seamlessly with collaborators and teams
OTTAWA, Jan. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Introducing CorelCAD 2021, the latest version of Corel’s professional and affordable computer-aided design software for 2D drafting, 3D modeling and 3D printing. With industry-standard design tools and features, customers can streamline their workflow with clients and coworkers using the new Drawing Compare Palette; conceptualize quickly with enhancements to Pattern commands; and take advantage of support for the latest AutoCAD .DWG file format. Available for Windows and macOS, CorelCAD™ 2021 offers an affordable collection of powerful CAD tools, purpose-built for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC), and manufacturing industries.
“CorelCAD 2021 offers a robust set of design tools that make it easy to achieve professional results, faster than before,” said Klaus Vossen, Senior Product Manager, Graphics at Corel. “The new Drawing Compare Palette enables designers to compare differences between two drawing files, providing a quicker way to understand or showcase changes that have been made by team members or external stakeholders. Plus, new Associative Pattern commands empower users to intelligently modify 2D or 3D elements in a drawing file with speed. With these new time-saving enhancements, CorelCAD 2021 delivers serious productivity gains.”
With an expansive collection of tools, CorelCAD 2021 delivers the power and control engineers and designers require in a CAD program.
- NEW! Drawing Compare Palette: Compare two CAD files with ease. Alterations are highlighted for designers to quickly understand the changes made to a file, or to show multiple options for the same project to stakeholders.
- NEW! Associative Patterns: Patterns in CorelCAD can now be made associative and modified on screen. Quickly adjust levels, number of copies, columns, rows and distances between elements using a simple click and drag action. Save time and make edits to a pattern once it’s been created.
- ENHANCED! AutoCAD .DWG File Compatibility: Open, edit, and save files with the latest AutoCAD .DWG file format—including the ability to edit AutoCAD dynamic blocks and save them as custom blocks in CorelCAD.
- ENHANCED! Performance: Create designs faster and confidently with improvements made to the Offset, Extend and Zoom commands. Plus, enjoy quicker startup and rendering time.
Windows Version Updates
- ENHANCED! PDF Output: Output bitmap and vector designs to PDF with more control. Now users can set the quality of raster and vector images when exporting to PDF, easily adjusting the file size and image quality to fit their needs.
- REDESIGNED! Print Dialog: Multiple print options are now centralized to one location, providing more control and streamlining the printing process.
Mac Version Updates
- NEW! Data Extraction Wizard: First introduced in the Windows version, the Data Extraction Wizard makes its debut in the Mac release. Users can specify and extract a set of objects and/or block attributes to display as a table in the drawing or save in an external file for easy sharing — ideal for creating BOMs, parts catalogs, order lists and more. CorelCAD 2021 also offers support for macOS Big Sur and runs on the latest Mac models with M1 chips.
Pricing and Availability
CorelCAD 2021 is available in English, German, Spanish, French, Brazilian Portuguese, Italian, Czech, Polish, Russian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Pricing is US$699 / €829.99 / £799.99 for the full version and US$199 / €239.99 / £232.99 for the upgrade. Education and volume licenses are also available. GBP and EUR prices include VAT.
CorelCAD Mobile
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CorelCAD Mobile is available for iPad and iPhone on the App Store at http://corl.co/CorelCAD_iOS and for Android devices on the Google Play Store at http://corl.co/CorelCAD_Android. Subscriptions are priced at US$99.99 / €99.99 / £89.99 annually or US$9.99 / €9.99 / £8.99 per month. Free simple mode versions are also available.
About CorelCAD
CorelCAD is an affordable and powerful CAD software solution for precise 2D drafting and 3D design. With industry-standard CAD features and advanced DWG support, it is a true CAD solution for architectural and mechanical needs. For more information, please visit www.coreldraw.com/corelcad.
About Corel
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