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IntelliCAD 11.0 User Guides Available for Download and Print

If you're investigating CAD platforms, you might find it helpful to take a look at the Using IntelliCAD guide which is available at lulu.com in ebook and printed formats.

Using IntelliCAD describes how to use IntelliCAD to draw in 2D and 3D, view drawings, dimension entities, work with layers, insert blocks and external references, add custom programs, and everything else you expect from a CAD program.

Topics: IntelliCAD Members CAD/CAM

CMS IntelliCAD 11.0 Available Now

Newly released CMS IntelliCAD 11.0 includes all the new features found in the IntelliCAD 11.0 engine, focussing on new view and visualization productivity tools, plus a whole lot more. All CMS IntelliCAD versions also work with BIM files which can now import Autodesk® Revit® 2022 files and work with visibility states. CMS IntelliCAD PE PLUS also allows you to select and work with .ifc and .rvt underlays using the Explorer and use the Audit command to check for errors in .ifc files that are attached as underlays.

Topics: IntelliCAD DWG BIM Members CAD/CAM

DotSoft Products Updated for IntelliCAD 11.0

All DotSoft CAD add-on products are updated to include support for the new IntelliCAD 11.0 release:

  • ToolPac: CAD Productivity Tools
  • XL2CAD: Excel to CAD Connectivity, eliminating OLE problems
  • WD2CAD: Word to CAD Connectivity, eliminating OLE problems
  • MapWorks: Civil/Survey, Mapping & GIS Tools
Topics: IntelliCAD Civil/Survey Members CAD/CAM GIS/GEO

FRAMECAD used in Rapid Hospital Construction in Response to Pandemic

What can you do in 30 days? Design and construct a 216-bed field hospital using FRAMECAD. The new hospital is located in Fujairah, UAE and includes 56 ICU beds, 160 other beds, offices, and a Covid testing lab.

Topics: IntelliCAD BIM Construction Members

4M FineHVAC used for 2022 FIFA World Cup Stadium

AECbytes describes how 4M HVAC was used to design the Qatar Foundation Stadium—one of the venues for the 2022 FIFA World Cup being held later this year. The article also describes why 4M HVAC was the tool of choice.

Topics: IntelliCAD DWG BIM HVAC Members CAD/CAM

ZWCAD 2023 Available Now

Newly released ZWCAD 2023 includes new features and improvements, such as a Sheet Set Manager for organizing and managing drawings, improved tables, 3Dconnexion mouse compatibility, and faster operations for frequently-used activities such as selection and panning. 

Topics: IntelliCAD DWG Members CAD/CAM

Get the Latest ActCAD 2022 Maintenance Release

Maintenance version 1340 is available now for ActCAD 2022 Prime, Professional, and Standard, which includes several enhanced commands, improvements, and updated ODA platform libraries. To get the latest ActCAD 2022 maintenance release, ActCAD users can upgrade using the ActCAD command CHECKFORUPDATES. Watch for new updates each month!

Topics: IntelliCAD DWG Members CAD/CAM

Find FRAMECAD at Tradeshows this Summer

Topics: IntelliCAD DWG BIM Construction Members CAD/CAM

CMS IntelliCAD 10.1 Maintenance Release Includes New Lease Option

A maintenance release of CMS IntelliCAD 10.1 is now available which includes many improvements, and among the various licensing options comes new support for 365-day standalone license leases.

Topics: IntelliCAD DWG Members CAD/CAM

MicroSurvey CAD 2022 Service Pack 1 Available

Service Pack 1 is available for MicroSurvey CAD 2022. The update contains important fixes and also includes the IntelliCAD 10.1a engine with all its improvements and fixes. MicroSurvey CAD 2022 is newly available this year with floating licenses that allow users to check shared licenses in and out.

Topics: IntelliCAD DWG Members CAD/CAM