Run CadVex locally on Windows or Mac (Apple Silicon) for detailed STEP analysis, DFM, estimating, and quoting while keeping the CAD workflow inside your shop environment.
- Runs on
- Windows 11 · macOS 13+ Apple Silicon
- Analysis
- Local · Unlimited
- STEP analysis
- No AI model
- Offline
- After activation
Your CAD. Your machine.
Designed for security-sensitive, NDA-controlled, and ITAR-controlled workflows where local CAD processing is preferred.
- Local STEP processing. STEP analysis runs on your computer, using CadVex’s local geometry-analysis engine rather than an AI model.
- Files stay local. CAD files stay on the shop computer during analysis.
- Unlimited analysis. Analyze unlimited parts without per-analysis usage charges.
- Offline-capable. Continue analysis offline after activation, subject to periodic license validation.
Built for controlled shop workflows
Keep sensitive CAD work inside your environment.
- Local STEP analysis and local working files
- Designed for NDA-sensitive workflows
- Designed for ITAR-controlled workflows where local processing is preferred
- Periodic online license validation rather than continuous Cloud analysis dependency
CadVex Desktop does not represent itself as an ITAR certification or compliance certification. Shops remain responsible for their overall compliance environment.
Everything else is the same product.
Same interface and same estimates as CadVex Cloud. One list instead of repeating every screen — see the homepage for the full walkthrough.
| Capability | Includes |
|---|---|
| Detailed cost analysis | Part summary · Material & stock · Raw pricing · Material removal · Machining plan · Shop rate card · Setup & quantity. Every value shows its source and can be edited. |
| Material & machining detail | Stock utilization, removed volume, buy-to-fly ratio, machining route, time by operation, setup, inspection and detail work. |
| Built-in DFM | Issue-linked geometry, manufacturing impact and suggested changes, highlighted on the 3D model before quoting. |
| Quote generation | Multiple parts and quantities, editable line items, customer-ready PDF on your own letterhead and quote template, optional DFM report attachment where supported. |
| Quote intelligence | Draft, sent, won and lost status, quote history, open pipeline, win rate and customer performance. |
Choose the license term that fits your shop.
All paid Desktop options include unlimited analysis. Perpetual includes 24 months of updates and support and continued use of the licensed version afterward.
| License | Terms |
|---|---|
| 30-day evaluation | Free full product with unlimited local analyses · no card required |
| Monthly | Flexible, month-to-month access · updates and support included |
| Annual | Billed annually · updates and support included |
| Perpetual | Own your licensed version forever · 24 months of updates and support |
Everyone starts with the free 30-day evaluation; choose a license when you’re ready.
Keep your next CAD analysis on your machine.
Try the full CadVex Desktop product for 30 days.