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Purpose
HiCAD is 2D/3D CAD software for engineering complex steel, facade, cladding, glazing, stairs, railings, and sheet metal projects.Read 9 Oct 2026 · hicad.us
Product
HiCAD is 2D/3D CAD software for engineering.Read 8 Oct 2026 · hicad.us
Intended users
The maker describes HiCAD Steel Engineering for structural engineers, steel fabricators, designers, construction professionals, industrial manufacturers, and educational institutions.Read 9 Oct 2026 · isdgroup.us
Free plan
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · hicad.us
Integrations
The maker lists LogiKal by Orgadata for windows, doors, and facade elements, and FARO and Leica scanners for point cloud workflows.Read 9 Oct 2026 · isdgroup.us
Support
ISD Group USA describes hands-on technical support and lists support by Customer Response System during standard business hours under its maintenance agreement.Read 9 Oct 2026 · isdgroup.us
Headquarters
Dortmund, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · hicad.us
Founded
1977Read 28 Sep 2026 · hicad.us
Company
HiCAD is provided in the United States by ISD Group USA Inc.Read 8 Oct 2026 · hicad.us
2D and 3D
Users can work in 2D and 3D in the same drawing, with changes reflected across the model.Read 9 Oct 2026 · hicad.us
Assembly design
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · hicad.us
Automation
Changes to a model update connections, panels, stairs, profiles, and drawings across the model.Read 8 Oct 2026 · hicad.us
Company history
ISD Group says it was founded in June 1977 in Dortmund, Germany.Read 9 Oct 2026 · isdgroup.us
Data protection
ISD says remote support uses an encrypted 128-bit SSL connection and requires customer authorization before screen contents are transmitted.Read 8 Oct 2026 · isdgroup.com
Facade tools
Facade features include automated cladding panel layouts, manufacturer panel libraries, and tools for glazing, curtain walls, and building envelopes.Read 9 Oct 2026 · isdgroup.us
File formats
The maker says HiCAD connects to other software through formats including IFC, STEP, DXF, and DWG.Read 9 Oct 2026 · isdgroup.us
Free trial
ISD Group USA advertises a 30-day HiCAD test at no charge and without obligation.Read 9 Oct 2026 · isdgroup.us
Industries
One model can combine steel engineering, sheet metal, glazing, cladding, stairs, and railing elements.Read 8 Oct 2026 · hicad.us
Integration
HiCAD integrates with LogiKal for aluminum system planning, profile selection, structural checks, and fabrication preparation.Read 8 Oct 2026 · hicad.us
Maintenance terms
The maker's maintenance agreement states that support includes access to updates, upgrades, and patches during the contract term, and that the agreement renews annually unless notice is given at least three months before term end.Read 9 Oct 2026 · hicad.us
Modeling method
hybridRead 19 Sep 2026 · hicad.us
Partners
The maker lists FARO, Forterro, 3A Composites, FLEXIJET, WB&E, and AT-NET as core partners.Read 8 Oct 2026 · hicad.us
Platform
HiCAD 2026 is listed as compatible with 64-bit Windows 11; HiCAD 2025 and 2024 also list Windows 10 compatibility.Read 9 Oct 2026 · isdgroup.com
Production output
HiCAD can generate bills of materials, NC data, STEP/IFC files, and fabrication drawings from a 3D model.Read 9 Oct 2026 · hicad.us
Project data management
HiCAD PDM supports project data organization, revision management, access control, and access to project files from HiCAD.Read 9 Oct 2026 · isdgroup.us
Sheet-metal tools
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · hicad.us
Stairs and railings
The stairs and railings tools support configurable straight, L-shaped, U-shaped, spiral, and multi-flight stairs.Read 8 Oct 2026 · hicad.us
Steel automation
Steel engineering features include automatic part positioning and recognition, steel connections, and stair and railing configurators.Read 9 Oct 2026 · isdgroup.us
Steel detailing
Steel engineering tools include 3D-driven detailing and automatic creation of sections, details, and dimensions from the 3D model.Read 8 Oct 2026 · hicad.us
Support limits
Training, installation, system tuning, programming development, customization, and custom-code maintenance are outside the listed maintenance support scope and may require a separate contract or charges.Read 8 Oct 2026 · hicad.us
Supported platforms
WindowsRead 19 Sep 2026 · hicad.us
Surface modeling
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · hicad.us
System requirements
The maker's system requirements page says detailed hardware, GPU, server, network, licensing, and operating-system information is coming soon.Read 8 Oct 2026 · hicad.us
Unified model
HiCAD combines steel engineering, sheet metal, glazing, cladding, stairs, and railing elements in one CAD model.Read 9 Oct 2026 · hicad.us

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