IRONCAD is a powerful 3D CAD solution widely used in civil engineering, architecture, and product design. It combines parametric, direct face, and flexible modeling in a single system, allowing engineers and designers to create complex models efficiently without being constrained by rigid parameters or constraints. 

For civil engineering and architectural workflows, IronCAD is particularly useful in conceptual design, structural detailing, and general CAD drafting. Users can build 3D models using IntelliShapes, apply precise dimensions, and generate associative 2D drawings directly from the 3D geometry. This supports the creation of plans, sections, elevations, and construction details. 

IronCAD supports common industry file formats such as STEP, IGES, and Parasolid, making it suitable for collaboration and data exchange within multidisciplinary project teams. Custom part and component catalogs allow users to reuse standard elements, improving efficiency in repetitive design tasks. 

While IronCAD is not a BIM platform and does not include specialized civil tools such as terrain modeling or infrastructure analysis, it provides a flexible and efficient CAD environment for architectural modeling, structural components, and engineering documentation.

* IronCAD download link provides trial version of the software.

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