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FRAMECAD® Structure 9.2.4 and FRAMECAD Revlink® 1.5.2 are available now. New features in FRAMECAD Structure include dynamic sizing for openings, point loading of girder trusses, and IFC export enhancements. FRAMECAD Revlink new features range from a new Set Panel Edge tool to label enhancements.

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FRAMECAD Structure is based on the IntelliCAD engine and includes IntelliCAD's BIM technology. It is worldwide-compliant engineering software for cold-formed steel construction. To learn how FRAMECAD benefits from collaboration with the ITC, see the success story.

FRAMECAD was used by Steel Tech Group in Buenos Aires, Argentina to rapidly construct a housing complex of over 2,400 square meters. From design to construction in just three months, FRAMECAD's end-to-end steel design and manufacturing system delivered successful completion of the project.

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FRAMECAD includes IntelliCAD in its products. To learn how FRAMECAD benefits from ITC membership, read the success story.

FRAMECAD was used by Douglass Colony to help construct a 90-unit apartment complex in Jackson, Wyoming, US. In just four months, Douglass Colony designed, produced, and installed the trusses and panels for all four floors of the apartment complex.

Thanks to FRAMECAD, the steel framing was completed in a quarter of the time it would take for traditional framing.

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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.

The FRAMECAD system now includes a new version of FRAMECAD Structure, based on IntelliCAD. FRAMECAD Structure 9.2.3 includes smart panels, improved K-brace export, more truss and rafter input options, enhanced FRAMECAD Revlink importing and exporting, and more.

The upgrade is available at no additional cost for existing FRAMECAD licenses.

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FRAMECAD Structure is worldwide-compliant engineering software for cold formed steel construction. It draws from CFS building codes for USA, Canada, China, Europe, Russia, Brazil, South Africa and Australia/New Zealand. 

FRAMECAD Structure is based on the IntelliCAD engine, and FRAMECAD, Ltd is a member of the ITC. To learn about how FRAMECAD benefits from collaboration with the ITC, see the success story.

Two companies in the Philippines are using their know-how of rapid construction with FRAMECAD to respond to their community's needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

AD Villanueva Builders is building and donating several mist and disinfection booths, while FrameGo is building and donating testing booths.

• Get details about AD Villanueva Builders contributions
• Get details about FrameGo contributions

During the global coronavirus pandemic, we are heartened by the good news stories coming out of the FRAMECAD network..." - The FRAMECAD Blog

FRAMECAD, which uses IntelliCAD in its build system, is known for its design and build systems used to efficiently and rapidly construct buildings of all kinds. To learn how FRAMECAD benefits from the IntelliCAD engine, read the success story.

FRAMECAD Structure 9.2 is now available with new features such as seamless integration with Autodesk® Revit®, updated engineering methods to adapt to local norms, cross sections, stud spacing improvements, and more.

The upgrade is available at no additional cost for existing FRAMECAD licenses.

FRAMECAD Structure is worldwide-compliant engineering software for cold formed steel construction, improving engineering time by 80%. It draws from CFS building codes for USA, Canada, China, Europe, Russia, Brazil, South Africa and Australia/New Zealand. FRAMECAD Structure is based on the IntelliCAD engine. 

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Check out FRAMECAD at stand 10 at the Advancing Prefabrication conference this week in Dallas, Texas USA. You learn how the FRAMECAD system helps increase productivity for prefabricated and off-site projects. And because the FRAMECAD system uses IntelliCAD technology, you'll also learn how IntelliCAD integrates and contributes to high-performing systems.

FRAMECAD is a member of the ITC. To see how FRAMECAD and the ITC work together, read the success story.

Many thanks go to ITC member ACCA Software who hosted this year's IntelliCAD World 2019. ITC employees, members, and CAD professionals gathered at ACCA headquarters in Bagnoli Irpino, Italy to exchange ideas, share strategies, and discuss future trends. From coordination and transportation to an exclusive tour of historical sites, it's clear that ACCA does everything with flawless care and enthusiasm.

ACCA specializes in BIM solutions that include architecture, engineering, and construction components and are especially designed for users who want freedom of collaboration and full data availability. Several of their products are based on IntelliCAD. For more details about ACCA Software, go to: https://www.accasoftware.com/en/.

Additional thanks go to each ITC member who presented their solutions based on IntelliCAD and ideas for the future:

• Carlson
• FRAMECAD
• MiTek Wrightsoft
• MicroSurvey
• And of course, ACCA

The IntelliCAD Technology Consortium thanks all ITC members for their collaboration and for advancing CAD technology based on an open platform, for the additional benefit of generations to come.

FRAMECAD will be in Kenya and France for tradeshows the first week of November 2019. In the area? Check out how FRAMECAD uses IntelliCAD in their design and build systems for cold-formed steel construction.

Nairobi, Kenya at Big 5 Construct Kenya
November 5 to 7, 2019
Booth 1A55
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Paris, France at BATIMAT
November 4 to 8, 2019
Booth K163 in Hall 6
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FRAMECAD was recently put to the test for construction of a complex apartment campus on top of a shopping plaza in New South Whales, Australia. Watch it being built >>

FRAMECAD, which uses IntelliCAD in its build system, is known for its design and build systems used to efficiently and rapidly construct buildings. To learn how FRAMECAD benefits from the IntelliCAD engine, read the success story.