PROCAD 3DSMART
PROCAD 3DSMART: A Windows-based plant design tool for piping, equipment and steel models, with AutoCAD integration. Ranked #15 of 16 in Plant Design Management Systems Software by our editors (6.5/10); pricing: 15-day trial; best for basic AutoCAD-based piping layouts.
At a glance
- Editor score6.5 / 10
- Pricing15-day trial
- Best forBasic AutoCAD-based piping layouts
- Free planNo
- 3D model coordinationNo
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Models piping, equipment and structural steel in 3D.
- Automates routing, weld and gasket placement, with connectivity checks.
- Generates 2D drawings and BOMs in drawing, CSV, HTML and text formats.
Where it doesn't
- No verified support for P&ID authoring or isometric drawings.
- No verified model coordination or clash detection.
- Windows desktop deployment may not suit teams seeking other platforms.
Our verdict on PROCAD 3DSMART
PROCAD 3DSMART is Windows desktop software for creating 3D plant models of piping, equipment and structural steel. It is aimed at designers and engineering teams working on plant or skid layouts, from individual designers through engineering firms and energy companies. AutoCAD integration and its focus on piping make it most relevant to teams needing basic AutoCAD-based piping layouts alongside related plant modeling and project documents.
Its design workflow combines rules-based piping connectivity checks with automated routing and weld and gasket placement. Users can create or edit component libraries and parametric data, then generate 2D plans and section drawings. BOMs can be produced in drawing, CSV, HTML and text formats, and selected model line data can be exported to PCF. These functions support a workflow from model creation through drawing and materials output; the product also manages projects, piping designs, specifications and project documents.
For shared work, project data is stored in an integrated SQL Server database, with central data sharing and DWG change auditing. The vendor offers a 15-day trial, and support channels include phone and documentation. The listed category specifications indicate document control, but not P&ID authoring, isometric drawings, model coordination or clash detection. Teams that require those capabilities should consider an alternative; 3DSMART is a closer fit when Windows desktop deployment, AutoCAD integration and piping-focused modeling are the priority. It is a paid product, and its specific plan pricing is not stated here.
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PROCAD 3DSMART pricing
PROCAD 3DSMART fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| 3D model coordination | No |
| P&ID authoring | No |
| Isometric drawings | No |
| Clash detection | No |
| Document control | Yes |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Free trial | 15 days |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Support | Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: AutoCAD |
| Pricing | 15-day trial (source) |
| Website | procad.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
PROCAD 3DSMART integrations
PROCAD 3DSMART lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- AutoCAD
Alternatives to PROCAD 3DSMART
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- Bentley Plant Design WorkSuiteA broad plant engineering suite for projects spanning modeling, drawings and routing.9.1
- Hexagon CADWorx Plant ProfessionalSpecification-driven 3D plant design for established Windows-based piping teams.8.8
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