TurboCAD 2019 26.0.37.4

What’s new in latest version

• Construct Similar and Select by Similar to clone properties and batch‑edit similar entities in one pass.
• Remove Overlapping to clean up duplicated geometry and improve downstream dimensioning.
• Enhanced ribbon customization with editable tabs, groups, and tool placements for focused workflows.
• 4K‑ready icons and UI scaling to improve clarity on modern monitors and reduce eye strain.
• Smoother fillet blends and modeling refinements to produce cleaner transitions on complex edges.
• Improved IFC data visibility via enriched palettes for faster architectural QA.

Rendering and visualization

• TurboCAD LightWorks rendering for photoreal output with material, light, and environment controls.
• Sun and sky setup for daylight studies and context‑aware architectural visuals.
• Visual styles and ambient occlusion presets for quick, compelling design reviews before final renders.

Architectural and mechanical tools

• Architectural objects with better performance for walls, doors, and windows in larger projects.
• BIM/IFC import handling that preserves hierarchy and key attributes for coordination.
• Sheet‑metal‑friendly edits, precise fillets, and constraint‑driven parts for mechanical detailing.

Pro tips

• Use Construct Similar to enforce drawing standards by cloning layer, linetype, and dimension styles.
• Pin frequently used tools to a custom ribbon tab to cut down command hunting.
• For 3D printing, validate watertightness after TurboCAD STL 3D printing export in a slicer.
• Leverage Select by Similar to isolate mis‑styled entities and fix them in one action.
• Save IFC imports to a dedicated template with preset layers and filters for faster BIM QA.

Comparison

Learning curve and UI

• TurboCAD: AutoCAD‑like ribbon and command line with 4K icons for flexible onboarding across teams.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D: Specialized toolsets require domain knowledge but automate civil design workflows.
• LibreCAD: Minimalist 2D interface suited to straightforward drafting and quick edits.

Rendering and visualization

• TurboCAD: Built‑in LightWorks rendering and daylight studies for concept and marketing imagery.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D: Visualization aligned to civil design contexts and analysis deliverables.
• LibreCAD: No native 3D or photoreal rendering and 2D documentation only.

Interoperability and exchange

• TurboCAD: Broad DWG/DXF, SKP, STL, STEP/IGES, FBX, and 3D PDF coverage for mixed pipelines.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D: Strong civil data exchange and GIS‑focused coordination for infrastructure.
• LibreCAD: Primarily DXF‑centric workflows for basic collaboration needs.

If you want to find even more solutions for drafting and design, our Engineering & Simulation section gives you the freedom to choose.

Interoperability

• Reliable DWG/DXF round‑tripping to work alongside AutoCAD‑centric consultants.
• STEP/IGES for mechanical exchange, plus FBX and 3D PDF for visualization handoffs.
• SketchUp import for concept modeling and client‑friendly mockups.

System requirements

• 64‑bit Windows recommended with modern multi‑core CPU and 16 GB RAM or more for large models.
• OpenGL‑capable GPU. More VRAM helps with complex viewports and high‑resolution monitors.
• Sufficient disk space and SSD storage for faster load/save and viewport regeneration.

Conclusion

TurboCAD is a smart and affordable CAD alternative that offers a fast 2D drafting engine, reliable ACIS-based 3D rendering, LightWorks graphics modeling, and broad file compatibility. Customizable user interfaces, high compatibility with DWG/DXF formats, practical BIM/IFC processing, as well as parametric constraints and drafting accelerators are all valuable for teams that need to speed up their daily work.