Testing DWG compatibility with different CAD applications

[indiancad]

I've been testing the same DWG files across different CAD applications and comparing how they handle layers, blocks, dimensions and XREFs.

One interesting thing I've noticed is that DWG compatibility isn't just about opening the file—it also matters how accurately the drawing behaves when edited and saved.

Has anyone here compared different DWG-compatible CAD applications on the same project files?

"ACTCAD was one of the applications I tested."

, and so far it has handled my DWG files quite well, including layers, blocks and XREFs.
I’d be interested to hear if others have had similar or different experiences with ACTCAD or other DWG-compatible CAD software.

[Danielm103]

If I’m not mistaken, ACTCAD uses ITC/ODA libraries. DWG compatibility should be good.

[SLW210]

Once again please mention the ActCAD you used for the testing, it also wouldn't hurt to mention what CAD you compared.

 

ActCAD is IntelliCAD based. Looks to be priced very nicely as well.

[BIGAL]

Price is low and if has lisp ability plain and VL then yes is very cheap. Hints at VLX and Fas. Many years ago did a package for Intellicad worked about 99% had to write some bits of lisp in a slightly different way to Acad, but overall was good.

[SLW210]

CMS IntelliCAD is in the same price range, AFAIK, most of the IntelliCAD based CAD software now has an improved LISP, etc.

 

I was looking to give CMS and a few others a try here soon.

[Danielm103]

I didn’t test lisp, however, I was able to get this to compile on CMS Intellicad, totally impressed 

https://github.com/CEXT-Dan/ArxTin

 

I only goofed with it for the trial. They don’t have a developers program.