TurboCAD

TurboCAD is a CAD software application optimized for use in two-dimensional and three-dimensional drafting and design. The application runs on Microsoft Windows and Mac operating systems. Mac and Windows versions of the software are built on two different code bases, so they are not directly comparable. Windows Versions There are two TurboCAD versions for Windows - the Pro Basic and Platinum editions. The Pro Basic edition contains general drafting tools for rendering 2D and 3D models. It also has additional tools for 3D mechanical and architectural design. The program comes with an easy-to-navigate interface and a modeling structure that's easy to use. The Basic edition can create TC Surface objects, ACIS Solids, and Surface Meshes. Platinum has all of Pro Basic's capabilities and tools. The main difference between the two editions is that Pro Basic has a limited toolset, while Platinum has access to all of the tools. For users who only need the 2D functionality, the TurboCAD Designer software is far less expensive than other TurboCAD releases. And for more casual hobbyist users, there's a less expensive Deluxe 2D/3D version available for purchase. This version has a significantly more limited toolkit than the Pro Basic edition, however. Mac Versions Two main TurboCAD programs have been released for Mac. TurboCAD Mac Pro has both 2D and 3D tools, and the interface is optimized for 3D modeling. Meanwhile, TurboCAD Mac Standard is optimized only for 2D drafting. It should be noted that neither of the TurboCAD for Mac releases work with the most recently released Mac operating system High Sierra. There's no word yet on when a working version will be released for the High Sierra OS.