HeatCAD

Name: HeatCAD
Author: Avenir Software

by Avenir Software

ACCA-approved drawing-based Manual J 8th Edition software with integrated load calculations and 3D CAD views for residential HVAC design.

5.0 - Good

Subscription · Contact for pricing Free Trial 20 Features 4 Integrations

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About This Product

HeatCAD is a drawing-based software for fast and accurate residential heating and cooling load calculations. The MJ8 Edition provides ACCA-approved Manual J 8th Edition calculations with automatic detection of unheated surfaces, integrated load calculations directly in the drawing environment, and 3D CAD views for design visualization.

FSH Score Breakdown

Ease of Use

7.5

Features

6.5

Support

6.0

Value

7.0

Integrations

2.5

AI Capabilities

1.0

Customer Reviews

Features

20 features confirmed across 7categories· Showing confirmed capabilities only

Compliance & Safety5features

Block Load CalculationsDuct DesignFiles compatible with LoopCAD for radiant designsManual J CalculationsManual input of heat loadsAirflow CalculationsRoom CFM estimatesRadiator Load CalculationASHEAE Snow Melt load calculations

Estimating & Quoting4features

Quoting & EstimatesOEM Editions for materials lists/quotationsAutoCAD GenerationFloorplan drawing and importing (PDF, AutoCAD, JPG)System DesignDynamic 3D viewsDigital TakeoffFloorplan drawing and importing

Platform & Customization4features

Data ExportData ImportThird-Party IntegrationDocument ManagementReader-mode for opening and creating projects

Training & Education3features

Live Instructor-Led ClassesManual J/S/D Load CalculationsBlock loads, room-by-room loads, infiltration and ventilation loadsHydronic & Chilled Water SystemsDetailed hydronic calculations

Mobile & Field Tools2features

Offline ModeAI Photo AnalysisAutomatic detection of unheated surfaces

Reporting & Analytics1feature

Reporting

Technician Management1feature

Training Courses

Integrations 4 across 2 categories

Productivity 3

AutoCAD Native

Autodesk Revit Native

Microsoft Excel CSV

Data & Automation 1

HPXML Native

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