ARES Trinity by Graebert

ARES is a modern, feature-rich CAD software that serves as a leading AutoCAD alternative for professionals working with 2D drafting and 3D modeling in the industry-standard DWG file format. Developed by Graebert, ARES combines power, flexibility, and affordability—making it an ideal solution for architects, engineers, designers, and construction professionals seeking a more cost-effective, high-performance CAD platform.

With a growing global footprint, ARES is trusted by some of the world’s most prominent companies. Among its users are three of Japan’s top five construction groups, as well as globally recognized manufacturers such as LG, Hyundai, and Samsung. Its robust feature set supports the complex demands of design, engineering, and construction workflows, offering seamless collaboration and precision.

ARES also serves as the underlying technology for other leading CAD solutions. It powers DraftSight by Dassault Systèmes, a popular CAD software for 2D design, and Onshape Drawings, the drawing module within the cloud-native Onshape CAD platform. These partnerships highlight ARES’s reliability, scalability, and integration capabilities across different design environments.

As a truly cross-platform CAD solution, ARES is available on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with additional cloud and mobile access through ARES Kudo (web-based) and ARES Touch (mobile app). This ensures design professionals can work seamlessly across devices and locations, with real-time syncing and collaboration tools.

With its DWG compatibility, modern interface, and flexible subscription-based licensing model, ARES offers a compelling alternative to traditional CAD tools—without sacrificing performance or productivity. Whether you're migrating from AutoCAD or starting fresh with a new CAD workflow, ARES delivers the tools you need to design faster, collaborate smarter, and lower your total cost of ownership.

Discover why ARES is the next-generation DWG CAD software for today’s professionals.

DWG Compatibility:
ARES Commander works directly with DWG files, making it a good option for users familiar with other CAD software that uses this format.

Part of the ARES Trinity:
ARES Commander is the desktop component of Graebert's Trinity, which also includes cloud-based ARES Kudo and mobile ARES Touch. This allows for seamless workflows across devices.

Productivity Features:
ARES Commander includes features like Power Trim, Dimension Palette, and Layer Tools, designed to enhance user productivity.

Customization:
Users can customize their workspaces and user interfaces to suit their preferences.

Collaboration:
The ARES Trinity enables collaboration features, allowing users to share, view, and edit drawings across different platforms and devices.

Cloud Integration:
ARES Commander integrates with popular cloud storage services like Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, and iCloud.

BIM Features:
ARES Commander also includes BIM (Building Information Modeling) features, allowing users to import and view Revit and IFC files, extract 2D drawings, and extract BIM information into tables.

Licensing:
ARES Commander offers perpetual, annual, or flex licenses, and a single license can be used across multiple computers with different operating systems.