CIDess

CIDess: Open-Source CAD Software for Civil Engineering

CIDess is an open-source computer-aided design (CAD) software focused on civil and infrastructure engineering. It provides tools for designing roads, bridges, dams, railways, retaining walls, tunnels, and other civil structures.

What is CIDess?

CIDess is an open-source, cross-platform computer-aided design (CAD) application focused on civil and infrastructure engineering. It is developed by a community of engineers, programmers, and designers to provide a free and customizable CAD software for the AEC (architecture, engineering, construction) industry.

The software includes a wide range of design and drafting tools for roads, highways, bridges, tunnels, dams, railways, airports, land developments, water supply systems, retaining walls, and other civil structures. Key features include:

• Intuitive modeling tools for creating 3D terrain models, alignments, cross-sections, and other civil structures
• Advanced road and highway design tools for intersections, interchanges, corridors, and street networks
• Specialized bridge, tunnel, and railway design modules
• Tools for generating structural grids, volumetric analysis, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimation
• Customizable templates, stylesheets, and symbol libraries
• DWG and DXF import/export for compatibility with other CAD software
• Visualization and rendering tools to create impressive 3D presentations

As an open-source solution, CIDess allows customizations and additions through its API and source code access. It runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux with a graphic user interface localized in multiple languages. The software is suitable for civil engineers, surveyors, architects, and planners looking for an affordable, customizable CAD solution for infrastructure projects.

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