About Blockpad
Blockpad is an engineering calculation software that combines features of a word processor, spreadsheet, and CAD sketching tool. It supports math-style equations, unit tracking and conversion, and the creation of professional reports for engineers.
Blockpad is a specialized software tool designed for engineering calculations, positioning itself as an alternative to traditional tools like Excel and Mathcad. It uniquely integrates the functionalities of a word processor, a spreadsheet, and a CAD sketching tool into a single platform. This allows engineers to create comprehensive, professional reports where calculations, text, and drawings are seamlessly combined and dynamically linked. Key features include robust unit intelligence for automatic tracking and conversion, readable math-style equations, and the ability to embed spreadsheets directly into documents. The software is available as a web app and as a downloadable desktop application for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Pricing is subscription-based with monthly and annual options, as well as a one-time lifetime license. A free trial is available, and the software is free for educational use.
Pros & Cons
- Combines word processing, spreadsheets, and CAD into one integrated tool.
- Automatic unit tracking and conversion helps prevent common calculation errors.
- Formulas are displayed as clear, readable equations, improving document clarity.
- Offers a free version for students and educational use.
- Available across multiple platforms including Web, Windows, Mac, and Linux.
- As a specialized tool, it may have a steeper learning curve than general-purpose spreadsheets.
- Not as widely adopted as industry standards like Excel, which could affect collaboration with external teams.
Features
Key features
Formulas can be displayed as clear, math-style equations within documents.
Automatically tracks, converts, and checks units throughout calculations to prevent errors.
Offers full spreadsheet functionality that can be used standalone or embedded within documents.
An advanced word processor with style rules, layout tables, and other formatting tools for creating professional reports.
Allows users to create sketches and link them to calculations within their documents.
Additional features
Includes tools for solving equations, including a Goal Seek function.
Users can define their own functions for use in calculations.
Supports creating scatter plots and plotting functions from data.
Allows for the use of Python scripts within the application.
Ability to show the steps of a calculation for clarity and review.
Apply formatting to cells based on their values or other conditions.
Can import files from Mathcad and SMath.
Calculations, tables, and sketches are all dynamic and recalculate automatically.
Pricing
Monthly plans
- Full app access
- Commercial use
- Windows app
- Mac app
- Web app
Annual plans
- Full app access
- Commercial use
- Windows app
- Mac app
- Web app
- Multiple individual licenses in a group for a discount
Price is per person per year for 5 or more licenses.
Source: vendor pricing page →- Shared licenses
Price is per seat per year. Licenses can be shared among a pool of group members.
Source: vendor pricing page →One-time purchase
- Full app access
- Download and install on a computer
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Interface languages
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About Blockpad
Blockpad is an engineering calculation software that combines features of a word processor, spreadsheet, and CAD sketching tool. It supports math-style equations, unit tracking and conversion, and the creation of professional reports for engineers.
Blockpad Details
Blockpad's In-App Market Place
Does Blockpad have an in-app market place?
Yes
How many Mini-Apps in the marketplace?
0
Mini Apps
Pricing Options
Plans
Monthly plans
- Full app access
- Commercial use
- Windows app
- Mac app
- Web app
Annual plans
- Full app access
- Commercial use
- Windows app
- Mac app
- Web app
- Multiple individual licenses in a group for a discount
Price is per person per year for 5 or more licenses.
Source: vendor pricing page →- Shared licenses
Price is per seat per year. Licenses can be shared among a pool of group members.
Source: vendor pricing page →One-time purchase
- Full app access
- Download and install on a computer
Accepted Payment Currencies
USD
Pros & Cons
- Combines word processing, spreadsheets, and CAD into one integrated tool.
- Automatic unit tracking and conversion helps prevent common calculation errors.
- Formulas are displayed as clear, readable equations, improving document clarity.
- Offers a free version for students and educational use.
- Available across multiple platforms including Web, Windows, Mac, and Linux.
- As a specialized tool, it may have a steeper learning curve than general-purpose spreadsheets.
- Not as widely adopted as industry standards like Excel, which could affect collaboration with external teams.
Blockpad's Support Options
Documentation
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