ViaCAD 17 2D/3D

Plans and prices

From ViaCAD 17 2D/3D's own pricing page, checked 12 Oct 2026. Every plan

What the maker publishes

2D and 3D views

It offers precision design tools for 2D or 3D creation and lets users quickly toggle between views. source

AutoCAD compatibility

Encore says ViaCAD supports up-to-date DWG import and export for compatibility with AutoCAD. source

Drawing aid

LogiCursor suggests the user's next move while drawing. source

File compatibility

The maker lists DXF/DWG, STL, SVG, 3MF, OBJ, SketchUp, Collada, and ACIS SAT/SAB file support, with import or export availability varying by format. source

Headquarters

Novato, California, United States source

Intended users

The product page describes it as suitable for beginners and intermediate users. source

Language

The product is listed as multilingual in English, French, and German. source

Learning resources

Purchases include access to training tutorials. source

Maker history and headquarters

Encore's about page says Mike Bell and Michael Wegmann founded Encore Software Inc. in 1994; it lists the company's address as Novato, California. source

Money-back guarantee

The product page advertises a 30-day money-back guarantee and says terms apply. source

Purpose

ViaCAD 2D/3D is CAD software for creating 2D drawings and 3D designs, including architectural plans, mechanical plans, electrical schematics, and furniture designs. source

Security

Encore says customer-submitted information is encrypted during transmission and downloadable products are scanned and tested for viruses and spyware. source

Support

Encore provides technical support request submission and an online knowledge base. source

Units

The product supports both metric and imperial units. source

Use cases

Listed projects include architectural drawings, remodeling plans, invention prototypes, 3D printer projects, mechanical drawings, furniture, jewelry, and musical instruments. source