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Portland, OR – July 31, 2025 – The IntelliCAD Technology Consortium (ITC) today announced the release of IntelliCAD 14.0.

IntelliCAD 14.0 is a major release focused on performance improvements, interface enhancements, and practical tools that streamline everyday CAD workflows. The new dark theme gives IntelliCAD a modern, professional look while helping users stay focused and comfortable—especially during long design sessions or in low-light environments. The updated interface also includes refreshed icons and flexible theme options—Dark, Light, and Gray—so users can personalize their workspace.

Enhancements in IntelliCAD 14.0 include faster performance for common tasks like Copy, Break, Move, and Union, along with support for generating QR codes using the QRTEXT and QRLEADER commands. Table editing now includes auto-fill functionality, and the Data Extraction tool has been improved with a new filter option for refining output.

For users working across multiple monitors, IntelliCAD now supports detachable drawing windows. A new transparency option for the command window adds visual flexibility when working over complex drawings.

Additional updates include support for Autodesk^® Revit^® 2025 files, SVG import, and an improved DGN import process. Users working with geospatial data will benefit from new Esri^® imagery support in the GEO command, following the discontinuation of Microsoft^® Bing^® Maps access.

IntelliCAD 14.0 also includes API enhancements for both LISP and the .NET platform. A new VLISP command launches the IntelliCAD Lisp Debugger inside Visual Studio Code, and several new LISP functions provide more direct access to object properties. On the .NET side, performance has been improved for specific view-related functions.

“IntelliCAD 14.0 reflects our commitment to listening to real-world feedback from our members and delivering the tools they need most,” said Shawn Lindsay, President of the IntelliCAD Technology Consortium. “We remain focused on providing an open, dependable platform that developers can build on—and on offering a powerful alternative in the CAD software market.”

🎬 See IntelliCAD 14.0 in action — Watch the Overview Movie hosted by Natalia Kukushkina.

IntelliCAD 14.0 is supported on Microsoft® Windows® 11, Windows 10, and Windows 8, 64-bit versions. IntelliCAD Mobile Viewer versions are available for Windows desktop, Google® Android™, Apple® macOS® and iOS.

Interested IntelliCAD users can contact ITC members to receive details about availability of IntelliCAD software.

Companies interested in more details about IntelliCAD and membership in the ITC should contact the ITC directly. 

About the IntelliCAD Technology Consortium

The IntelliCAD Technology Consortium is an independent, non-profit organization funded and directed by its members specifically for the development of the IntelliCAD technology. The IntelliCAD Technology Consortium licenses the IntelliCAD technology to its commercial members, who in turn market and sell applications based on IntelliCAD to their end users. Commercial members have access to the IntelliCAD source code, documentation, developer support, and more. The ITC is also a founding member of the Open Design Alliance, thereby contributing to interoperability in the engineering industry.

For additional ITC news and information, visit the company website (http://www.intellicad.org) or call 1-503-293-7655.

ITC member CADian delivers CAD solutions that range from basic general-purpose CAD programs to programs with industry-specific functions required in the field. Their product lineup includes CADian Classic, CADian Professional, and add-ons for Architecture, Civil/GIS, and Plant/Duct. 

Established in 1990, CADian aims to create a world where anyone can easily create designs. It continually invests in research and development, most recently in CAD based on artificial intelligence and cloud technology, digital twin, and 3D BIM.  

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We’re pleased to announce that registration is now open for IntelliCAD World 2025, taking place October 20–22 at the Royal Hotel Seoul, located in the heart of South Korea’s capital.

This three-day event brings together IntelliCAD members, developers, partners, and technical leaders for a focused and collaborative conference featuring in-depth product updates, strategic discussions, and community engagement.

Registration

Visit our registration page to register for the conference. For more information about the conference, please see below.

About the Conference

IntelliCAD World is the IntelliCAD community’s most important annual gathering. It’s designed to inform, connect, and align members around shared goals and opportunities.

This year’s program will feature:

• Keynote
• Special recognition of Dave Lorenzo
• Technical updates on IntelliCAD 14.0 and 14.1
• Explorations into new technologies: AI, icARX and more
• Tech stack deep dives
• Special Interest Group (SIG) updates: UI, Mobile, BIM and DGN
• Panel discussion: IntelliCAD 15 roadmap and priorities 
• Member showcases and implementation stories

A more detailed agenda is available on the registration page. Please follow our blog for a future article outlining the agenda in detail.

Registration Fee: $99 USD

To help cover core conference services and materials, we’re asking attendees to pay a modest registration fee of $99 USD.

This includes:

• A welcome gift bag
• Daily coffee breaks, lunch, and refreshments
• Full access to all conference sessions and presentations
• 1-on-1 access to IntelliCAD developers and technical experts
• Post-event access to digital materials and follow-up resources

Note: You will not be charged at the time of registration. Payment instructions will be shared closer to the event. The fee is waived for directors of the ITC.

Networking and Optional Activities

In addition to the main sessions, we’re planning:

• An Informal Welcome Gathering on the evening of October 20
• A Closing Reception on October 22
• An Optional Group Excursion on October 23

Please note that these activities are not included in the $99 registration fee. Our goal is to provide the welcome gathering and closing reception at no additional charge; however, this is pending final confirmation. Invitations to RSVP for these activities will be sent in a follow-up email.

Travel & Venue

The conference will be hosted at the Royal Hotel Seoul, in the walkable and lively Myeongdong District, surrounded by shops, restaurants, and major landmarks.

Please note: We were unable to reserve a block of rooms for this event.

We recommend that attendees book directly with the Royal Hotel or through their preferred travel booking platform.

Additional notes:

• Attendees are responsible for their own travel and accommodations.
• Airport transportation is not provided.

More details and travel guidance can be found on our conference travel page.

After You Register

Once you submit your registration, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Closer to the event, we’ll follow up with:

• RSVP links for the networking events and excursion
• Payment instructions for the registration fee

Questions? Contact us any time at itcmarketing@intellicad.org.

We look forward to seeing you in Seoul this October for an energizing and productive IntelliCAD World 2025.

👉 Register now

Modular Building Institute's 2025 Innovative Product award goes to... ITC member FRAMECAD's Nexa. The award highlights Nexa's innovation in productivity, safety, cost effectiveness, sustainability, and more. 

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Nexa is part of FRAMECAD's end-to-end steel frame design and manufacturing system for rapid construction of buildings. It enhances jobsite efficiency, streamlines factory operations, and simplifies project management, providing real-time data insights, quality control, and capacity management. 

To learn how FRAMECAD benefits from IntelliCAD and collaboration with the ITC, see the success story. To find out more about IntelliCAD's BIM technology, go here.

Members of the ITC since 2002, ArCADiasoft develops BIM applications for architecture, construction, and installations, as well as technical 2D/3D CAD applications. Over the years, ArCADiasoft has produced more than 100 products for architects and engineers, with their product lineup now including ArCADia BIM, INTERsoft-INTELLICAD, ArCADia-RAMA, and EuroConnections.

To get details about ArCADiasoft, go here.

ArCADiasoft is a member of the IntelliCAD Technology Consortium, and their products ArCADia BIM and INTERsoft-INTELLICAD are based on the IntelliCAD engine. To learn about how ArCADiasoft and the ITC work together, see the success story.

The IntelliCAD Technology Consortium congratulates member company ProgeSOFT SA on the release of progeCAD 2026, the latest version of its native DWG/DXF CAD platform for Windows.

ProgeCAD 2026 is released on the new engine with enhanced performance, more automation and specialised tools to speed up daily drafting and design tasks of a CAD professional. The new release showcases the AI Raster Draw toolset integrated to unlock the full potential of CAD designers who make use of scanned drawings and bitmap images in their drafting projects. Thanks to the added AI-based features, it is possible to convert raster images to vector objects editing and cleaning up these images straight in the progeCAD application.

Highlighting the new industry-specific capabilities available for progeCAD 2026, it is worth mentioning the recent porting of two new plugins to progeCAD: Aplitop's tcpMDT for progeCAD intended for professionals in surveying, civil engineering, AEC industries, and SPCAD for progeCAD, the plugin for topography, cartography and cadastral mapping.

ProgeSOFT’s ongoing investment in IntelliCAD technology is an example of how ITC members leverage the platform to create full-featured CAD applications tailored to their markets. Congratulations to the ProgeSOFT team on another successful release.

Consult all new and enhanced progeCAD 2026 features on the official website.

Watch the progeCAD 2026 What's New Video presentation.

Download the progeCAD 2026 30-day fully-functional trial HERE.

Available for the ActCAD 2025 product suite, ActCAD maintenance release 1310485 is now available, which includes numerous improvements and fixes. New commands are also available: EDWFX and FSQKUNGROUP, GEOREORIENTMARKER, RECOVERALL, FREESPOT and FREEWEB, and more. To get the latest ActCAD 2025 Premium, Standard, and Map Drafter versions, ActCAD users can update using the ActCAD command CHECKFORUPDATES.

The most recent ActCAD versions are also available directly from the ActCAD website in the downloads area.

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With products from the ActCAD suite, you can natively create and edit .dwg files for 2D drafting, 3D modeling, BIM (Building Information Modeling), and map digitization projects. ActCAD includes global perpetual licenses and has several licensing options.

ActCAD 2025 is now based on the IntelliCAD 13.1 engine. The ActCAD release includes custom changes to IntelliCAD source code to match its requirements, which is not possible with any other OEM CAD engine. To learn more about OEM options using the IntelliCAD engine, go here. To learn about how ActCAD benefits from membership in the IntelliCAD Technology Consortium, see the success story.

ITC member progeSOFT delivers progeCAD — 2D/3D DWG/DXF-native CAD software based on the IntelliCAD engine. AEC, MCAD, and general CAD users benefit from its native .dwg compatibility, a perpetual software license, and robust features for working with CAD drawings.

progeSOFT has been a member of the ITC since 1999. They use the IntelliCAD source code to provide native .dwg file support and core CAD functionality for progeCAD. This allows progeSOFT to focus on specific user requirements and add-ons, and on delivering its products to designers, engineers, as well as creatives in over 70 countries.

To learn more about progeCAD, visit their website.

For details about how progeSOFT and the ITC work together, see the success story. To learn more about IntelliCAD's .dwg technology, go here. 

Headed to one of these tradeshows starting May 7, 2025? ITC member FRAMECAD will be there—check them out and learn how they use IntelliCAD in their steel frame design and build systems.

• Sydney Build
  May 7-8, 2025
  Sydney, Australia
• The Offsite Show
  May 7-9, 2025
  London, UK
• CFSEI Expo
  May 7-8, 2025
  Raleigh, NC, US

For more details and to book a meeting for a show, go to framecad.com/events.

FRAMECAD uses IntelliCAD in its end-to-end steel frame design and manufacturing system for rapid construction of buildings. To learn how FRAMECAD benefits from ITC membership, read the success story. To find out more about IntelliCAD's BIM technology, go here.

Headed to Carlson Software User Conference May 6-8, 2025? ITC member Carlson Software delivers a suite of products—many include IntelliCAD. Make sure you check out IntelliCAD while you're there!

The conference is hosting educational and training sessions that cover a variety of industries, products, and workflows for civil, field, surveying, construction, mining, photogrammetry, and 3D precision. They're also spotlighting how they use AI in their products.

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• Carlson Software products >> 

Find out how Carlson Software and the ITC work together in this success story. To learn how IntelliCAD helps developers and their products seamlessly use .dwg, go here.