New Features in ARES 2027:
Online Drawings Automation and More
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Updated: ARES Commander 2027 SP1 – The N°1 Alternative for 2D/3D CAD in DWG
Released: ARES Commander 2027 – The N°1 Alternative for 2D/3D CAD in DWG
Beta Release: ARES Commander 2023 is available
Graebert neXt — Access Keynote Replays & Videos Online
AI, Cloud, Online Automation — The Digital Transformation of CAD is happening now!
Watch the replay of our four 20-min deep dive sessions to discover how to modernize your DWG-based CAD workflows:
- 1. ARES vs AutoCAD – CAD Features Overview
- 2. AI for CAD & Online Automation
- 3. BIM-to DWG Automation (incl. Autodesk Forma)
- 4. Modern CAD in DWG with Cloud-based collaboration
Replays also include a 30-min overview of all the top new features recently released in the ARES CAD Software.
Graebert Academy: Learn Modern DWG-based CAD Online
Learn Modern CAD in DWG with free online courses and certification covering CAD software for Windows, macOS and Linux, Cloud CAD, and Mobile CAD.
Master Cloud-based collaboration for DWG and Online CAD with the ARES Trinity of CAD Software— the modern, cross-platform alternative to AutoCAD®.
Graebert neXt: Find out what’s neXt for CAD in DWG
The Graebert neXt online event is a free 3-hour online event on April 18, 2024 for 2D/3D CAD users and fanatics, CAD Managers, Engineers and IT Executives, including ARES® users, and users of other CAD software such as AutoCAD®.
Embrace Modern CAD technologies for DWG Editing and discover Graebert’s latest innovations for CAD, BIM, Cloud & Mobile.
ARES Trinity takes on the Karate-Do World Championship
As the Technology Partner of the World Traditional Karate-Do Federation (WTKF), Graebert used the ARES Trinity of CAD Software to make critical design decisions for the three-tournament event.
Online CAD in DWG — Now with Drawings Automation
ARES Kudo is a modern 2D CAD software that runs in your web browser. Create and edit DWG drawings online with robust 2D drafting tools, AI assistant, and collaboration features.
Boost productivity with the new Drawings Automation features to schedule and batch process CAD and BIM tasks in the cloud. Automatically generate DWG files from Revit or IFC, convert PDF or DGN to DWG, or export data to Excel — on demand or as recurring jobs.
See All New Features in ARES Commander 2026
With ARES Commander 2026 released, the ARES Trinity of CAD Software makes the switch from other CAD software systems like AutoCAD® even more easy: New 2D/3D CAD Features, AI Assist, Performance & Stability Gains, Improved CAD for BIM Features, Online Drawings Automation, and better Online CAD & Mobile CAD, are now adding to your productivity in DWG-based workflows.
Graebert Academy: Learn Modern CAD Online
The Graebert Academy is your perfect destination, if you aspire to learn more about modern CAD techniques or best practices shaping highly productive day-to-day CAD workflows with ARES Commander, ARES Touch, and ARES Kudo. Leverage synergies of the innovative ARES Trinity of CAD Software ecosystem and get officially certified.
Compare ARES Kudo with AutoCAD Web
Cloud CAD is the easiest solution to work remotely and ensure good collaboration. Create and modify DWG drawings directly in your Web browser. Read in our white paper how cloud-based CAD systems from Autodesk and Graebert compare.
Graebert is a leading developer of CAD Software
for all modern Operating Systems
Graebert’s product portfolio is anchored by the ARES® "Trinity" of CAD Software for DWG-editing including ARES CommanderTM for Windows®, macOS® and Linux® computers, ARES TouchTM for Android® and iOS® smartphones and tablets and ARES KudoTM , a full browser-based solution for DWG-editing in the Cloud. Graebert’s innovative approach is to combine these 3 solutions into a single ecosystem and subscription.
One Ecosystem
Coherent Look & Feel across all platforms: Desktop, Mobile and Cloud
Native .DWG Support
Supporting latest DWG-Standard file formats and previous versions
Highly Cost-Effective
Full-featured and all-inclusive, our pricing makes it easy to deploy CAD to a large audience
The ARES Trinity of CAD Software bundles ARES Commander as well as ARES Touch and ARES Kudo into an all-inclusive suite to create and modify your technical drawings anywhere, on any device.
TRUSTED BY MILLIONS OF PROFESSIONALS INCLUDING
More CAD Software by Graebert
ARES NEO
Cloud-Based BIM Documentation & Automation at Scale
ARES Commander
Powerful, DWG-based CAD Software for Windows®, macOS® and Linux®
ARES Kudo
Cloud-based CAD-Software for DWG drawings
ARES Touch
DWG-based CAD solution for Android® and iOS® tablets and smartphones
ARES Mechanical
2D Mechanical CAD solution based on the ARES Commander CAD engine
ARES Map
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ARES Electrical
Modern ECAD Software to Automate Electrical Schematics in DWG
SiteMasterTM & Building
Maximize your efficiency and minimize the time on-site surveying any building
Actively Innovating and pioneering
the CAD Industry since 1983
Graebert GmbH is recognized as a true innovator in the CAD industry and has over 35 years of technology expertise in this domain. The founder, Wilfried Graebert, was the first and largest German distributor of AutoCAD®. In these early years Graebert innovated by developing some of the first vertical add-ons for AutoCAD and significantly contributed to the growth of the product.
In 1994, Graebert released FelixCAD, the first alternative to AutoCAD and expanded its business on the international scene. Graebert further continued to pioneer new CAD technologies such as the first 2D/3D CAD system for Windows CE mobile devices in 2000 or more recently CAD solutions for Android, iOS or the Cloud.
Altogether Millions of professionals use CAD solutions powered by the ARES technology which represents the second largest installed base in the World in our industry.
Graebert’s CAD technologies are also available as a platform which enables developers to create stand-alone CAD applications. Graebert’s OEM CAD engine powers a number of industry leading CAD products including DraftSightTM from Dassault Systèmes, OnshapeTM and CorelCADTM from Corel Corporation.
Everything is possible when you use ARES® Technology from Graebert to create your own embedded OEM solution or develop plugins for already existing ARES-based CAD applications. Create a competitive solution by using CAD technology that supports Windows®, macOS®, or Linux operating systems and/or mobile iOS and Android devices with the latest CAD standards including DWG. Graebert’s team of CAD experts is here to help, whether you want to extend the platform or empower your own CAD solution.