MLCad vs TopSolid'Design
MLCad
lm-software.comTopSolid'Design
topsolid.comSide by side
| Figure | MLCad | TopSolid'Design |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · 3D CAD Software | 7.3 (#66) | 8.5 (#12) |
| File compatibility | It reads and writes files compatible with LDraw. | The page lists Catia, Creo, NX, Solidworks, Inventor, SolidEdge, Parasolid, STEP, IGES, DXF, DWG, and FBX data formats, plus scanner point-cloud formats XYZ, PTS, and PLY. |
| File import and export | LDraw-compatible files; MPD; image export: BMP, JPEG, GIF, TIFF, PNG | Reads Catia, Creo, NX, SolidWorks, Inventor, Solid Edge, Parasolid, STEP, IGES, DXF, DWG, FBX; point-cloud formats .xyz, .pts, .ply. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Notable limit | The download page says the maker does not support the third party language add-on files listed there. | The supplied SQL Server Express supports at most 10 simultaneous PDM users, and a SQL Standard license and per-user CALs are required beyond that threshold or when the database exceeds 10 GB. |
| Purpose | MLCad is a CAD system for creating step by step building instructions for LEGO models and creations. | TopSolid'Design is a 3D CAD solution for mechanical design. |
| Support | The maker invites comments, suggestions, and bug reports at [email protected]. | TopSolid provides technical support, TopSolid'Learning, FAQs, a forum, and web help. |
| Supported platforms | Windows 95/98/ME, NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Linux (as listed on the download page) | Windows desktop; vendor download page lists TopSolid 7 installer for Windows. |
Plans
In their own words
TopSolid'Design
TopSolid'Design has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.