Description
OpenDesign is an industrial software consortium founded in 1998, dedicated to building open infrastructure for engineering data. It serves over 1,100 member companies worldwide, including software vendors, manufacturers, and public institutions. OpenDesign offers a complete interoperability stack that allows users to read, write, edit, visualize, and publish both open and proprietary formats. This includes support for DWG®, Revit®, SOLIDWORKS®, and many other file types.
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The platform is designed for software vendors, manufacturers, and asset owners, providing long-term, independent access to engineering data without conversion or data loss. OpenDesign is governed by its members, ensuring data sovereignty and preventing acquisition. The platform supports Windows, Linux, macOS, mobile, and web applications, making it versatile for various deployment needs.
OpenDesign offers AI-powered workflows to extract new value from engineering data, enhancing productivity and efficiency. The platform's pricing model is royalty-free, with unlimited distribution for a fixed annual fee. Users can try OpenDesign software free for 60 days, with no risk or credit card required.
The consortium is committed to transparent pricing and member-aligned development, with 85% of revenue directed towards research and development. OpenDesign's roadmap is shaped by its members, ensuring that the platform evolves to meet their needs. The organization also provides free technical support and maintains a 100-year commitment to ensuring long-term access to critical CAD and BIM data.
- CategoryCoding & Development
- Pricing ModelRoyalty-free
- DeploymentCloud
- PlatformsWindows, Linux, macOS, Mobile, Web
OpenDesign Platform's Core Features
Complete interoperability stack
Support for DWG®, Revit®, SOLIDWORKS®
AI-powered workflows
Royalty-free pricing
Unlimited distribution
Member-governed data sovereignty
Supports Windows, Linux, macOS, mobile, web
Free 60-day trial
How to use OpenDesign Platform?
Configure: Set up interoperability stack
Use: Integrate CAD and BIM files
Optimise: Extract value with AI workflows
Deploy: Use across supported platforms
OpenDesign Platform's Use Cases
- CAD integration
- BIM collaboration
- Data extraction
- Format conversion
- Long-term data access
