Tekla Structures vs ArcSite: Which is a better fit?

Overall, it has been a great help with the job done and it is a great detailing tool with a lot of features that will surely be a great deal with the construction industry.

Holders of "permanent" licenses now have to pay more in maintenance than new subscribers. That is terrible treatment of existing user base.

Colour rendering is great. Best thing of the software is, it produces a comprehensive report of calculations for further use.

Shocking treatment of customers. Total disregard for licensed users.

The best attribute of this software is that when doing a detailing of Precast or Concrete or Steel, the software itself has templates that will ease your job. For example, Austral Conct.

Limited sketch functions i.e. no offset functions.

hemant h

Project Engineer

This is a good tool and easy for the users to perform project work. It used effectively in construction sites to rebar measurements, to make onsite changes during execution.

Clash detection report it's too complicate to governate but anyway it's clear. In my opinion, apart from this, the software has no defects.

The customer support team is fantastic, and was eager to know about my experience with the tool and what they could do to improve.

The issue that bothered me the most is its mandatory bidding features. We have no need for them.

We have been using ArcSite for years now, and I have the utmost respect for the company, they truly want to help the customer/user be successful.

Lack of features for more complicated drawings.

It's a good product, very simple for take measures on worksite, perfect for begin layout... or transfer to Cad application... there is a lot advantage directly inside it.

No desktop version, limited export options, inconsistent and limited dimensioning, and not easy to get area measurements. Higher levels are a bit expensive.

ArcSite has given us the ability to create beautiful, quality, custom bids for the work we do on our customers home that is unparalleled.

There are times when very detailed drawings can be a pain. Sometimes it is difficult to draw or drag and place lines that are close together.