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Introducing ActCAD 2019 Rail Road Sections

actcad-2019-rail-roadNew! ActCAD 2019 Rail Road Sections is a new product for accurately drawing rail road sections, including automation for banking and cutting by taking coordinates from auto-levels in spreadsheet format. Precise points are drawn in the CAD drawing with one click.

ActCAD 2019 Rail Road Sections is based on IntelliCAD and is produced by ITC member ActCAD. 

For more product details, including videos and step-by-step intros, see the ActCAD website.

 

Topics: IntelliCAD Members CAD/CAM

ActCAD 2019 New Updates Available

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Recently released: ActCAD 2019 version 84792. The release is a maintenance release with important fixes and improvements. ActCAD users can use the CHECKFORUPDATES command to get the updated version.

ActCAD 2019, based on the IntelliCAD engine, is designed for civil, mechanical, architectural, electrical, structural, interior and exterior design consultants.

 

Topics: IntelliCAD Members CAD/CAM

New Release: PROGECAD 2019 Professional

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PROGECAD 2019 Professional is a major release from ITC member ProgeSOFT SA. 

Just a few of the new features: AUTOSEZ, SLOPE, AIDIMFLIPARROW, 3D PDF support, import and export to many new file formats, enhancements to point clouds, and much more.

PROGECAD is a 2D/3D DWG/DXF-native CAD application based on the IntelliCAD engine. Its AEC, MCAD, and general CAD users benefit from native .dwg compatibility, a perpetual software license, and robust features for working with CAD drawings.

Topics: IntelliCAD DWG DGN Members CAD/CAM

ActCAD 2019 Users Get Update

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ActCAD 2019 was recently updated to version 84780, available to all ActCAD 2019 users. The latest update is a maintenance release with important fixes and improvements.

ActCAD 2019 is general purpose CAD software designed for civil, mechanical, architectural, electrical, structural, interior and exterior design consultants. It is based on the IntelliCAD engine.

 

Topics: IntelliCAD Members CAD/CAM

ZWCAD 2018 SP2 Released

zwcad2018sp2ZWCAD 2018 SP2, based on the IntelliCAD engine, was recently released by ITC member ZWCAD Software Co. It includes support for version 2018 .dwg files, dynamic input in tooltip boxes near the cursor, point filters, EPS and SVG plotters, and more.

Topics: IntelliCAD Members CAD/CAM

New Release: FRAMECAD Structure Version 8.4.1.1

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FRAMECAD says that FRAMECAD Structure 8.4.1.1 "offers more flexibility, enhanced integration, faster processing and additional modelling functionality."

Specifically, the new release includes:

  • IntelliCAD 8.4 engine (upgraded from version 8.1)
  • BIM modeling features for attaching an .ifc file, and filtering and snapping to IFC underlays
  • More Setting options
  • More options for modeling of windows and door openings, grid lines, and walls
  • More Build and CNC control for zone grouping and frame cloning

Get details about FRAMECAD Structure >>

To upgrade to the new release of FRAMECAD Structure 8.4.1.1, go to MyFRAMECAD.

Topics: IntelliCAD Construction Members

Fonts, Linetypes, and Print Setups Move with New IntelliCAD Users

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How to convince end users that it's easy to switch to working with software based on the IntelliCAD engine?

Take a look at the writeup from the archives at Carlson Software about a few things users should consider when switching to IntelliCAD, particularly how fonts, linetypes, and print setups are just files that you easily link to:

Carlson-iCADBox3D.pngIntelliCAD comes built-in to Carlson Software products, but you can also purchase it separately as iCAD 2017 — a low cost perpetual license for 2D and 3D CAD modeling:

Interested in additional companies that deliver IntelliCAD? Check out the IntelliCAD Technology Consortium member page:

Topics: IntelliCAD Members CAD/CAM

Upcoming FRAMECAD Training in Dubai

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In April 2018, check out the FRAMECAD training in Dubai, UAE. Join them in one or both sessions to learn basic and intermediate techniques for using FRAMECAD Structure and Detailer to build steel gauge buildings. More academy details >>

FRAMECAD software is based on the IntelliCAD engine. To see how FRAMECAD and the ITC work together, see the success story.

 

Topics: IntelliCAD Learning Members CAD/CAM

AECbytes Magazine Includes Case Study with 4M FINEGreen

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Interested in green building and design? Take a look at AECbytes Magazine for a case study of using 4M FINEGreen. 

FINEGreen combines BIM power with the user friendliness of a 3D building interface and the reliability and accuracy of the EnergyPlus calculation engine. 

4M, a member of the ITC, develops FINEGreen. More details >>

 

Topics: IntelliCAD BIM Members CAD/CAM

Free ETOOLBOX Mobile CAD Viewer Released for Windows Desktops

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It's free! In addition to mobile devices, ETOOLBOX Mobile CAD Viewer now works on Microsoft® Windows® desktops. Get the CAD viewer at the ETOOLBOX website and start viewing .dwg, .dxf, .dwf and .dae files without having to upload your files.

Check out the news announcement from CMS, maker of ETOOLBOX and member of the IntelliCAD Technology Consortium.

ETOOLBOX Mobile Cad Viewer is based on IntelliCAD mobile technology. IntelliCAD mobile was highlighted at last year's IntelliCAD World Conference. See the IntelliCAD blog for a summary.

Topics: IntelliCAD Members CAD/CAM Mobile