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IntelliCAD Technology Consortium Announces Release of IntelliCAD® 8

Portland, OR, USA, June 13, 2014 — The IntelliCAD Technology Consortium (ITC) today announced the release of IntelliCAD 8.0.

Available in both 64-bit and 32-bit versions, IntelliCAD 8.0 opens, saves, and creates .dwg files, including the latest 2014 file format. New features include layer states, layer filters with search, layer transparency and viewport freeze, .cui custom menu files, quick select, 3D orbit, additional grid capabilities, Collada (.dae) file import, MrSID MG4 compressed raster image support, and more.

In addition to core computer-aided-design (CAD) features, IntelliCAD is a development platform on which member companies develop custom applications. IntelliCAD 8.0 includes several API enhancements including updates to Open Design Alliance (ODA) Teigha® version 3.9.1 and support for VBA 7.1. ITC members also now have access to source code for advanced rendering and image processing components.

Victor Neves, President of CAD Manufacturing Solutions, Inc. (CMS), an ITM member company, stated, “We're extremely excited about the IntelliCAD 8 release. This is a major release that will provide the most advanced and updated native 2014 .dwg file support compatibility to our manufacturing customer base, plus extreme software stability. It also includes a significant number of productive, advanced user interface features.” He added, “It's simply the best ever. Period!”

Robert Berry, Business Development Director of the IntelliCAD Technology Consortium said, “This new version of IntelliCAD represents an exponential improvement over earlier versions. We have over 1200 new features and fixes making this by far the best IntelliCAD version released to date. IntelliCAD is now more than ever a safe and reliable CAD development platform for our members and their end-users.”

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. For more information about IntelliCAD and the ITC, including case studies, please visit http://www.intellicad.org/. 

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.

Topics: IntelliCAD Members CAD/CAM

IntelliCAD Technology Consortium Announces Release of IntelliCAD® 7.2d

Portland, OR, USA, November 8, 2013 — The IntelliCAD Technology Consortium (ITC) today announced the release of IntelliCAD 7.2d.

IntelliCAD 7.2d is a maintenance release that contains over 300 improvements and fixes since the IntelliCAD 7.2c release in July 2013. In addition to fixes, improvements can be found in the areas of performance, working with 2013 .dwg files, selection and dragging, text, and printing.

ITC Development Director David Lorenzo stated, “As the IntelliCAD 7 user base continues to grow, we continue to work closely with ITC members to provide timely IntelliCAD 7.2 updates. IntelliCAD 7.2d contains several months of accumulated enhancements, fixes, and member-delivered patches.”

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. For more information about IntelliCAD and the ITC, including case studies, please visit http://www.intellicad.org/.

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 web site (http://www.intellicad.org/) or call 1-503-293-7655.


Topics: IntelliCAD

IntelliCAD Technology Consortium Announces IntelliCAD® Mobile Platform

Portland, OR, USA, August 20, 2013 — The IntelliCAD Technology Consortium (ITC) today announced its new IntelliCAD Mobile Platform with the release of IntelliCAD Android Viewer.

The IntelliCAD Android Viewer opens .dwg files on Android mobile devices and includes viewing features such as: 2D and 3D modes, layer visibility, model or layout selection, orthographic or isometric views, wireframe or shaded views, and interactive touch zoom, pan, and rotation. Additionally, simple measurements can be quickly calculated between two selected points.

With mobile device touchscreens you can use either two finger or single finger input. Two finger input enables dual pan and zoom operations. One finger input supports multiple modes — either pan, dynamic 3D rotation or distance measurements.

The mobile platform is also planned for Apple® iOS and Microsoft® Windows® RT operating systems in the near future.

David Lorenzo, ITC Development Director, stated, “The IntelliCAD mobile platform is an inexpensive way for ITC members to experiment with new mobile technology solutions, and while the ITC takes its CAD platform experience and applies it to mobile viewing, data extraction and markup, the ITC also gains multi-platform and touch screen experience that could migrate back to the core IntelliCAD engine.”

ITC members initiated mobile technology development within the ITC to address increasing use of mobile devices by their CAD users. By pooling resources, members reduce costs through shared development of the core platform while having the ability to create unique vertical solutions for their markets.

IntelliCAD Mobile Technology is now available for ITC Commercial and API member licensing. ITC members who license the technology have access to source code and base APIs to access and modify drawing data for customization with their own vertical mobile solutions. The annual fee for the mobile platform is $3,000 – including royalty free, worldwide distribution.

Interested IntelliCAD users can contact ITC members to receive details about availability of future IntelliCAD software based on the mobile platform.

Companies interested in more details about IntelliCAD and membership in the ITC should contact the ITC directly. For more information about IntelliCAD and the ITC, including case studies, please visit http://www.intellicad.org/.

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 web site (http://www.intellicad.org/) or call 1-503-293-7655.

Topics: IntelliCAD CAD/CAM Mobile

IntelliCAD Technology Consortium Announces Release of IntelliCAD® 7.2c

Portland, OR, USA, July 5, 2013 — The IntelliCAD Technology Consortium (ITC) today announced the release of IntelliCAD 7.2c.

IntelliCAD 7.2c is a maintenance release that contains over 200 improvements and fixes since the IntelliCAD 7.2b release two months ago in May 2013. In addition to fixes, improvements can be found in the areas of performance, multiline text, selection, entity snapping and tracking, and an update to new ACIS libraries.

ITC Development Director David Lorenzo stated, “The IntelliCAD 7 user base is growing and reaching an increasing number of varying software environments. Our member-integrated approach and infrastructure systems allow us to respond with an updated release faster than we’ve ever done before.” He added, “The 7.2c release incorporates many newly reported requests and issues, some from just a month ago.”

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. For more information about IntelliCAD and the ITC, including case studies, please visit http://www.intellicad.org/.

About the IntelliCAD Technology Consortium

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. The IntelliCAD Technology Consortium is an independent organization of software developers established specifically for the development of the IntelliCAD technology. 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 web site (http://www.intellicad.org/) or call 1-503-293-7655.

Topics: IntelliCAD CAD/CAM

IntelliCAD Technology Consortium Announces Release of IntelliCAD® 7.2b

Portland, OR, USA, May 1, 2013 — The IntelliCAD Technology Consortium (ITC) today announced the release of IntelliCAD 7.2b.

IntelliCAD 7.2b is a maintenance release that contains improvements and fixes to areas required by ITC members and their end users. The ITC development team works directly with ITC members to implement improvements as quickly as possible as more solutions based on IntelliCAD 7 reach more end users in a variety of software environments.

IntelliCAD 7.2b contains more than 450 improvements and fixes since the IntelliCAD 7.2a release in December 2012 and includes performance enhancements and improvements to the user interface, printing, text, dimensions, entity snapping and tracking, and more.

ITC Chairman Ladd Nelson with Carlson Software commented, "Carlson users are embracing the new IntelliCAD platform, and the maintenance updates from the consortium show continuous progress to our user requests. On behalf of the ITC Board of Directors, we are excited to see IntelliCAD development continue to accelerate as more products are released by ITC members on the new platform."

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. For more information about IntelliCAD and the ITC, including case studies, please visit http://www.intellicad.org/.

About the IntelliCAD Technology Consortium

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. The IntelliCAD Technology Consortium is an independent organization of software developers established specifically for the development of the IntelliCAD technology. 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 web site (http://www.intellicad.org/) or call 1-503-293-7655.

Topics: IntelliCAD DWG Members

ITC Member 4M announces new 4MCAD version based on IntelliCAD

4M, member of the IntelliCAD Technology Consortium, released 4MCAD 12.2 based on IntelliCAD. The new version of 4MCAD supports 2013 .dwg files, a unique conversion from .ifc files to .dwg files for importing and editing of BIM projects, and many other new features.

Powered by IntelliCAD, 4MCAD is part of 4M CAD & BIM software, which also contains IDEA Architecture (Architectural Design) and the Fine MEP range of BIM software for calculation and design of building services systems.

For more information, please visit http://www.4MSA.com.

Topics: IntelliCAD BIM Members

IntelliCAD Technology Consortium Appoints Robert Berry as Business Development Director

For immediate release – January 14, 2013

IntelliCAD Technology Consortium Appoints Robert Berry as Business Development Director

Portland, OR, USA, January 14, 2013 — The IntelliCAD Technology Consortium (ITC) today announced the appointment of Robert Berry to the position of Business Development Director starting January 2, 2013.

Robert Berry brings a wealth of knowledge to the position with over two decades of experience as the Director of TurboCAD and the Owner of CADCourse.com. His international experience spans South Africa, Russia, Germany, England, France and Australia. His previous clientele include Boeing, Rio Tinto, The Blue Man Group, Houston Power and Light, the U.S. Department of Housing and the United States Air Force.

ITC Chairman of the Board, Ladd Nelson of Carlson Software, said, "Based on the conversations and skills that Robert demonstrated, we felt his background in the CAD market and his variety of marketing skills were ideally suited for the tasks associated with the position. Rob's focus will be to explore the market and recruit new members into the ITC."

Mr. Berry commented, "I'm very excited to join the IntelliCAD Technology Consortium at this exciting time in the CAD market with the emergence of the mobile and 3-D printing platforms. I believe that my skill set and experience represent the perfect match to be able to champion the benefits of using the ITC source code products."

Companies interested in more details about IntelliCAD and membership in the ITC should contact the ITC directly. For more information about IntelliCAD and the ITC, including case studies, please visit http://www.intellicad.org/.

About the IntelliCAD Technology Consortium

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. The IntelliCAD Technology Consortium is an independent organization of software developers established specifically for the development of the IntelliCAD technology. 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 web site (http://www.intellicad.org/) or call 1-503-293-7655.

IntelliCAD is registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office by The IntelliCAD Technology Consortium.

Contact Information
IntelliCAD Technology Consortium
10260 SW Greenburg Rd. Suite 400
Portland, OR 97223

Topics: IntelliCAD

IntelliCAD Technology Consortium Announces Release of IntelliCAD® 7.2a

Portland, OR, USA, December 28, 2012 — The IntelliCAD Technology Consortium (ITC) today announced the release of IntelliCAD 7.2a.

IntelliCAD 7.2a is a maintenance release that contains more than 700 improvements and fixes to areas required by members and their users since the IntelliCAD 7.2 release in June 2012. In addition to conversion support for 2013 .dwg files, IntelliCAD Version 7.2a includes general performance enhancements and improvements to printing, entity editing, dimensions, entity snapping, and many other areas.

When asked about the year-end update to IntelliCAD, David Lorenzo, ITC Development Director commented, “Throughout 2012, more and more ITC members have delivered their products based on the IntelliCAD 7 platform to end-users. This release in particular is focused on improvements as IntelliCAD reaches a wide variety of end users."

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. For more information about IntelliCAD and the ITC, including case studies, please visit http://www.intellicad.org/.

About the IntelliCAD Technology Consortium

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. The IntelliCAD Technology Consortium is an independent organization of software developers established specifically for the development of the IntelliCAD technology. 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 web site (http://www.intellicad.org/) or call 1-503-293-7655.

Topics: IntelliCAD DWG

ITC Member 4M Releases New BIM Suite Version Based on IntelliCAD

4M, member of the IntelliCAD Technology Consortium, released a new version (v.11) of its BIM Suite for Building Design based on IntelliCAD. The new version provides full IFC support, according to the 2x3 IFC Standard. All three vertical applications of the 4M BIM Suite, IDEA Architecture, FINE MEP, and STRAD Structural, can import/export building models from/to all major AEC programs (Autodesk® Revit®, Graphisoft® Archicad, Nemetschek Allplan, and others), offering new opportunities for data exchange and interaction between all types of applications involved in the construction process. The collaboration becomes more effective with the new IDEA 11, which includes a smart attribute manager of building elements.

For more information, please visit http://www.4MSA.com.

ITC Member ACCA Software Releases PriMus-TO

ACCA Software, member of the ITC, announced the release of PriMus-TO based on the IntelliCAD 7.2 engine. 

ACCA's new software opens, without conversion, .dwg and .dxf files produced with other CAD software and graphically quantifies entities and blocks contained in the drawing. The metric information is acquired automatically and the aggregation of graphical entities to price list items and formulas creates a single element in which design and BoQ are linked together.

For more details, see http://www.accasoftware.com.

Topics: IntelliCAD DWG Members CAD/CAM