tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42923231066647477232024-03-13T22:32:53.112+11:00CAD Software BlogCompare CAD software reviews tips tutorials and updates. CADDIT and partners based in Sydney, Australia. www.caddit.net shares CAD and design software support services online for CAD CAM and CAE software including MSC Nastran, Geomagic Design, Geomagic Freeform, progeCAD, Mathcad and more.CADDIT CAD Softwarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01189944977676893847noreply@blogger.comBlogger174125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4292323106664747723.post-7679451241594361152022-09-27T14:32:00.017+10:002022-09-30T15:00:12.306+10:00progeCAD 22.0.14 Free Update Released<p> Sydney, Australia 26 September - <b>CADDIT announces the immediate availability of the 2022.0.14 patch update for all progeCAD 2022 license types.</b> This update is free for all up-to-date users of <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3" target="_blank">progeCAD Professional</a> 2022 Single License (stand-alone), <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=47" target="_blank">Portable Travel-USB</a> and <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=55" target="_blank">Network License</a> types. It may be downloaded either through the progeCAD software update, or directly as a complete installation package from the CADDIT website. progeCAD is a general purpose AutoCAD-compatible 2D and 3D technical drawing software used by thousands of Australian businesses and government agencies.<br /><br />This progeCAD update offers minor improvements in multiple functional areas, including Superhatch and Hatch island detection, Tables and Table Styles, ease of use and appearance issues. These include:<br /><br />• Fixed crash selecting specific hatch<br />• Fixed zoom on entity in FIND command without "zoom after replace" option <br />• Margins set in Table Style are now loaded correctly in table creation menu<br />• Fixed EATTEDIT prompt messages<br />• Fixed open of drawing with bad constraints<br />• Fixed behavior of prompt boxes. Added new variable PROMPTBOXES to enable/disable prompt boxes. Right click menu is now regulated only by the variable SHORTCUTMENU<br />• Now creating a new table style copies the base one successfully<br />• Fixed Table Styles preview<br />• Added "Match Cell" and "Field" buttons to Table Cell context ribbon<br />• Fixed prompt menu when command is not active<br />• Added "Alignement" button to the Table toolbar for the Classic workspaces<br />• Fixed crash using table with block in cell<br />• Fixed freeze searching closed boundary in a drawing<br />• Fixed SUPERHATCH with circle island in area<br />• Fixed SUPERHATCH with rectangular "hole" in area<br />• Added double click to edit block in table cell<br />• Fixed crash on edit table cell with block. Using "Format Locking" option<br />• Added "Block" button to "Insert" panel of "Table Cell" contextual ribbon<br />• Added TBB and TINSERT aliases of TABLEINSERTBLK command<br />• Fixed ARC command from Lisp<br />• Fixed contextual menu on mouse button down<br />• Removed display of options list when DYNMODE < 0<br />• Changed ZOOM level on FIND command, Implemented FINDZOOMSCALE variable to set scale zoom level (default 5.0)<br />• Improved drawing templates dropdown menu in Start Page. Now it will display a vertical scrollbar if the list of the templates is too long<br /><br />Question about this update for progeCAD 2022 can be submitted through the <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=contact_us" target="_blank">CADDIT website</a>.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 8pt"><br/>Copyright CADDIT. <a href="http://www.caddit.net/auto-cad/AutoCAD.php">AutoCAD</a>
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Now, after months of thorough testing, the CADDIT team is happy to announce their official release of this milestone product version.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8FXZa6gcpT7IID0f0DH1YDQmucgiFrxntSeqKN3-DVQflpWuvtMszHeFGOoI36OP9fvaQTHwKlNtqyIDRpMPiLM--PXEjs_evVMuU2TlY1BWx240tha6kh4B85q7g9Fl4_jpxhkgKQwz3F6xDGh3mH2qjnGRdeEruzjscloR9KCC0OpMn7bctGNBT=s1458" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="progeCAD 2022 from CADDIT Australia" border="0" data-original-height="1033" data-original-width="1458" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8FXZa6gcpT7IID0f0DH1YDQmucgiFrxntSeqKN3-DVQflpWuvtMszHeFGOoI36OP9fvaQTHwKlNtqyIDRpMPiLM--PXEjs_evVMuU2TlY1BWx240tha6kh4B85q7g9Fl4_jpxhkgKQwz3F6xDGh3mH2qjnGRdeEruzjscloR9KCC0OpMn7bctGNBT=w400-h284" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">progeCAD 2022 from CADDIT Australia<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>progeCAD 2022 from CADDIT Australia offers a dramatic feature update over previous versions. <b>2D Drafting now includes a fully-implemented and hugely improved interface for drawing text and data TABLES</b>, including improved cell support and a full list of FIELD types. Data cell selection now seamlessly brings up a full text editor. DIESEL fields are now properly implemented and real-time spell checking has been added for text. MTEXT likewise has new support for clear and strike-through formatting, as well as better symbol- sub- and super-script support. progeCAD 2022 now offers the much-anticipated SHEET SET MANAGER displays, publishes and manages sheet sets, a named collection of drawing sheets. Each sheet in a Sheet Set is a layout in a drawing (DWG) file.</p><p><b>A new geometry solver improves reliability for almost <i>all</i> drawing commands</b> like Trim, Chamfer, Fillet, Hatch etc. General performance improvements have also been made to FILE open speeds, REGEN, SAVE, AUTOSAVE as well as the end user's experience in OSNAP, LAYOUT and many other commands. General interface improvements have been made to the program's START page, VIEW MANAGER, SETTINGS window, CUI customization dialog and the ARRAY command. Feature GROUP handling is now offered in progeCAD via the new GROUPEDIT command, complete with visualization grips. Several new tools will save estimators time in progeCAD, such as the new TOTALAREA command which gives the sum total of multiple selected closed entities, the new ATTSYNC command which updates attributes for all block instances (useful for updating material lists) or IMPOINT which automates the creation of new points, polylines or splines from coordinates in a text file. TPNAVIGATE has also been added for palette navigation, which can be helpful for users who create or use multiple tool palettes.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEix860mUyJ4bdyD1b8OJnnnlP7-RmP90P_vsMlvfSV202FCcGWFw7zkcR5sdVjTMA81RPgjlgaDkRLGUPjS5wBK9FzLXaiWa8EYlXUz_14OjqjRdl1LK06_btspfkC8Ye8vrq-XgWeVGy3QqVTPBhOFdynTOMccWXOJEb8OXyscPRP21kLqnRtVehqh=s686" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="progeCAD 2022 new TABLE and FIELD support" border="0" data-original-height="296" data-original-width="686" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEix860mUyJ4bdyD1b8OJnnnlP7-RmP90P_vsMlvfSV202FCcGWFw7zkcR5sdVjTMA81RPgjlgaDkRLGUPjS5wBK9FzLXaiWa8EYlXUz_14OjqjRdl1LK06_btspfkC8Ye8vrq-XgWeVGy3QqVTPBhOFdynTOMccWXOJEb8OXyscPRP21kLqnRtVehqh=w400-h173" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New TABLE and FIELD interface for progeCAD 2022<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p>progeCAD 2022 now supports all new Spacemouse and CADmouse models from 3DConnexion. This can be an absolute boon for end users doing a lot of 3D design in progeCAD. 3D Solids now fully support the use of GRIPS for direct editing. a new 3D STEEL library for quick 3D weldment design in progeCAD has also been added.</p><p><b>A <a href="https://www.caddit.net/progecad/progecad.php" target="_blank">free no-obligation thirty-day trial of progeCAD 2022</a> can be downloaded directly from CADDIT Australia <a href="https://www.caddit.net/progecad/progecad.php">here</a></b>, <i>even if you have downloaded progeCAD before</i>. Due to the significant improvements made to this software for this version, we need to repeat our usual call for existing users to strongly consider a low cost <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3" target="_blank">upgrade to progeCAD 2022 stand-alone</a>, <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=69" target="_blank">USB</a> or <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=55" target="_blank">Network</a> licenses. We plan to publish several more in-depth reviews of the important new features in progeCAD 2022. Please <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=contact_us" target="_blank">contact CADDIT</a> at their Sydney office with any questions.<br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 8pt"><br/>Copyright CADDIT. <a href="http://www.caddit.net/auto-cad/AutoCAD.php">AutoCAD</a>
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</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU">Sydney, Australia 7 September - <b>CADDIT
announces the free upgrade to 2022 version for all progeCAD purchases on or
after 01 September 2021</b>. progeCAD is a powerful general-purpose 2D and 3D CAD
solution very similar to AutoCAD, with additional tools and a lower cost. With
progeCAD, designers have a professional yet affordable perpetual-license
alternative to high-cost AutoCAD rental fees, with the ability to create, read,
write and edit native AutoCAD DWG and DXF files fluently using and interface
very similar to what AutoCAD already know. Based in Sydney, CADDIT has been
supporting progeCAD users in Australia, New Zealand and surrounds for more than
twelve years.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU">Much of what will come in 2022 is still
confidential but we have several detail which we can pass on now. Significant
effort has been invested in making progeCAD 2022 a truly cutting-edge release
that is stable and reliable from initial release. Many improvements are still
confidential during an internal testing period. What we can expect are new
features for the AEC industry with further improvements to BIM and REVIT
compatibility, as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many features
are expected to be completely re-worked or refactored, such as the MTEXT and
TABLE elements. Pursuant to last year's improvements in hardware acceleration,
this year progeCAD 2022 release is expected to offer many new improvements in
3D view handling, modelling and new 3D content specifically targeted to architects
and structural engineers working in steel. GUI customization will also be
improved with several new commands.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU">A detailed list of these new features will
be released soon, but we are delighted to share what we know now and begin
offering the free upgrade to all customers. <b>progeCAD 2021 can be <a href="https://www.caddit.net/progecad/progecad.php" target="_blank">downloaded now</a> as a free 30-day trial.</b> As in previous years, all new
licenses as well as upgrades for existing licenses, including <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1" target="_blank">single stand-alone</a>, floating <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5">NLM network</a>, <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=47" target="_blank">USB</a> and total office licenses, purchased on or
after 1 September 2021 will be entitled to the same for progeCAD 2022 upon our
announcement. Multiple purchases will qualify for multiple upgrades. progeCAD <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=12" target="_blank">Upgrades</a> will also qualify, again as in the past. As in
past, eligible users with a USB upgrade will usually not be required to replace
their hardware dongle for the next version. We are really excited about the
upcoming new release and making those upgrade entitlements available well in
advance. So watch this space over the next weeks as more details and images become available. Contact CADDIT Australia for more information about progeCAD or this
upgrade offer.</span></p>
<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 8pt"><br/>Copyright CADDIT. <a href="http://www.caddit.net/auto-cad/AutoCAD.php">AutoCAD</a>
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IntelliCAD</a>, <a href="http://www.caddit.net/">CAD software</a> and
<a href="http://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=9&language=en">Design software</a> service company based in Sydney
Australia.</div></div>CADDIT CAD Softwarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01189944977676893847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4292323106664747723.post-43980797984877643622020-10-28T02:32:00.002+11:002020-10-28T02:32:57.069+11:00progeCAD 2021 Release with Improved GPU Graphics<p> Sydney, Australia 20 October - <b>CADDIT Announces the release of <a href="https://www.caddit.net/progecad/progecad.php" target="_blank">progeCAD 2021</a> on CADDIT.net for Australia and New Zealand.</b> Based in Sydney, CADDIT has been supporting progeCAD users in Australia, New Zealand and surrounds for more than twelve years. progeCAD is a powerful general-purpose 2D and 3D CAD package which offers very similar work environment as AutoCAD, with additional tools and lower price. progeCAD 2021 offers multiple improvements in areas of graphics performance, interface handling and file format support. After several months of per-release field testing, CADDIT is pleased to follow our global partners with the release of this version.</p><p>progeCAD, like most CAD systems, offers both simple software CPU-driven graphics and much faster hardware GPU-driven graphics. The hardware graphics offered in progeCAD uses the common OPENGL graphics language, supported at least in part by most modern graphics cards. OPENGL compatible graphics are offered by a variety of NVIDIA and Intel GPU like NVIDIA QUADRO, NVIDIA GTX and even on-board "business graphics" offered by Intel. There are different versions of OpenGL and most modern requirements call for at least OpenGL version 4 supported by Intel HD (since Haswell, excluding older Intel "Ivy Bridge" drivers which only supported OpenGL 3). "Software" graphics on the other hand, do not use any GPU, but emulate 3D graphics instructions to the main CPU. This is an even slower than Intel HD "on board" graphics, but also a bit cheaper (although most modern PCs/laptops at least offer Intel Graphics). <b>Which graphics are most suitable depends on job size and user situation.</b><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kFmDTFCuOnc/X5gtsbnd3mI/AAAAAAAAA_0/HZNO84scA6gmm6oUNRbGHAF0o-wSt7zdACNcBGAsYHQ/s892/progeCAD_Configure_Graphics_performance.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Details of the updated "Graphics Performance Panel"" border="0" data-original-height="472" data-original-width="892" height="338" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kFmDTFCuOnc/X5gtsbnd3mI/AAAAAAAAA_0/HZNO84scA6gmm6oUNRbGHAF0o-wSt7zdACNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h338/progeCAD_Configure_Graphics_performance.png" title="Details of the updated "Graphics Performance Panel"" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Details of the updated "Graphics Performance Panel" with (1) Option to use hardware or software graphics (2) Optimization options <b><i>new in progeCAD 2021</i></b> (3) Installed GPU list<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p> </p><p>Two new GPU optimization options are shown in 2021 Performance Options panel:</p><p><b>Hide small entity in block:</b> This saves GPU bandwidth by masking the most insignificant features of block instances, hiding them as invisible. NOTE this does not affect printing, block printing is still in full detail. The job of this option is strictly to increase display efficiency.<br /></p><p><b>Use Frame buffer object display system:</b> Also new in progeCAD 2021 - this introduces dedicated memory for GPU temporary display storage as another method of optimization, commonly known as a <i>frame buffer</i>. As most NVIDIA cards include their own graphics memory, this option is mainly for lower-cost Intel on-board graphics which actually use system RAM for frame buffering. This will be especially useful option to enable on lower-cost laptops, Microsoft Surface Pro, etc without NVIDIA graphics but having something like the Intel UHD 5000 GPU.<br /></p><p>progeCAD 2021 also has included a number of other new graphics optimizations for cropped and large size XREFS handling, improved realtime CONCEPTUAL and REALISTIC rendering performance, better ISOLINE display as well as optimizations for drawings with active shading. Note that a number of third party hardware options have been specifically discussed in this article to assist users with the general principles to make the best decision for their own choice of CAD hardware. A final note especially about Intel on-board "business" graphics: we have found significant performance improvement simply by updating to the latest driver version for the GPU.</p><p>progeCAD 2021 is now available for free download on CADDIT.net. CADDIT re-affirms their commitment to <b>perpetual non-rental licensing</b> for all progeCAD license types including simple single <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1" target="_blank">stand-alone PC licenses</a>, portable <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=47" target="_blank">USB licenses</a> and floating <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5" target="_blank">network NLM licenses</a>. We encourage users to consider the new options discussed in this article to help them in their choice to use progeCAD. <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=contact_us" target="_blank">Contact CADDIT</a> Australia for more information about progeCAD or new features offered in progeCAD 2021.<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 8pt"><br/>Copyright CADDIT. <a href="http://www.caddit.net/auto-cad/AutoCAD.php">AutoCAD</a>
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IntelliCAD</a>, <a href="http://www.caddit.net/">CAD software</a> and
<a href="http://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=9&language=en">Design software</a> service company based in Sydney
Australia.</div></div>CADDIT CAD Softwarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01189944977676893847noreply@blogger.com0Sydney NSW, Australia-33.8688197 151.2092955-89.542654157068981 80.8967955 21.805014757068975 -138.4782045tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4292323106664747723.post-45319322864551156582020-08-03T17:52:00.001+10:002020-08-06T04:02:41.803+10:00Free Upgrade begins for progeCAD 2021<div>Sydney, Australia 03 August - <b>CADDIT announces the free upgrade to 2021 version for all progeCAD purchases on or after 01 August 2020.</b> progeCAD is a powerful general-purpose 2D and 3D CAD package which offers very similar work environment as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AutoCAD">AutoCAD</a>, with additional tools and lower price. With progeCAD, designers have a professional yet affordable <b>perpetual-license</b> alternative to high-cost AutoCAD rental fees, with the ability to create, read, write and edit native AutoCAD DWG and DXF files fluently using and interface very similar to what AutoCAD already know. Based in Sydney, CADDIT has been supporting progeCAD users in Australia, New Zealand and surrounds for more than twelve years.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Along with new features, <a href="https://www.caddit.net/progecad/progecad.php" target="_blank">progeCAD 2021</a> will deliver a significant modernization of progeCAD's overall drawing environment. </b>progeCAD's Start page has a fresh new look, and new Ribbons have been prepared for different types of users. progeCAD 2021 will offer a new "full-screen" mode and users can now
"query" through overlapping entities with selection cycling. SELFILTER opens an updated Filter panel for quick re-use of selection sets, and UNDO operations can now be selected from an UNDO list. progeCAD 2021 updates the Tool Palettes with palette grouping and the ability to share existing palettes and build new palettes almost instantly. progeCAD 2021 now enables to change layer visualizations per-viewport with its new VPLAYER command. MTEXT, POLYGON, AREA and ARRAY commands have been significantly improved with new associativity options. Specific ARRAYPOLAR, ARRAYRECT and ARRAYEDIT commands have been added to accelerate array definition and modification.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4e7GS1VA1qs/Xyrvr1sOvZI/AAAAAAAAA-M/jIM_MiiCsMQk9yC2OD8llUBmbo9C023iQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1000/progecad-professional-2021.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="progeCAD Professional 2021" border="0" data-original-height="777" data-original-width="1000" height="497" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4e7GS1VA1qs/Xyrvr1sOvZI/AAAAAAAAA-M/jIM_MiiCsMQk9yC2OD8llUBmbo9C023iQCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h497/progecad-professional-2021.png" title="Users can now begin to qualify for their free progeCAD 2021 upgrade." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">CAD software users can now qualify for their free progeCAD 2021 Upgrade, with any new or upgrade progeCAD license purchase after 01 August 2020.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>progeCAD 2021 will also follow through in its ongoing commitment to offering the most powerful set of <b>data translation tools</b>, so that users can share and receive information with a broader range of other designers, customers and partners. progeCAD 2021 will now read <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SolidWorks" target="_blank">SolidWorks</a> files directly - both individual SLDPRT part files as well as collective SLDASM assembly files. Other users may be happy to know that progeCAD 2021 will begin supporting the in-drawing use of QR codes. progeCAD will also save users potentially hundreds of hours with new PDF batch import functionality in the 2021 release - as well as save countless hours with the new AUTOPUBLISH command, which automatically creates export files (.dwf/.pdf) from the current drawing and saves to a specified location on saving or closing the DWG file. Three new commands will be introduced which will could completely change the way designers draw in 3D: CONVTOSURFACE, CONVTOSOLID and CONVTOMESH. These new key commands will allow designers to convert geometry between 3D solids, surfaces and meshes. RCS and RCP POINTCLOUD import now includes bounding box and size calculation. progeCAD DATAEXTRACTION has been enhanced to auto-populate tables and schedules from block attributes and drawing properties. Even copy-paste will offer in-command alignment rotation.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you work with very large CAD files, progeCAD 2021 will also improve graphics performance for on-board graphics, offering a new “Use Frame buffer object display system” GPU option. “Hide small entity in block” will offer further speed by masking small details from inserted blocks for faster regen and display time. PRINT PREVIEW has been updated with better speed and viewing flexibility. ISOLINES, Conceptual and Realistic 3D rendering have all been improved for progeCAD 2021 as well.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The current progeCAD 2020 release is now quite well tested for supporting a variety of environments, and is still available for free trial download in either 32-bit or 64-bit versions. progeCAD's flexibility makes it practical as a low-cost design solution for a variety of Australian and overseas industries including architecture, landscaping, land survey and GIS, mining, advertising and signage design, fabrication, spa and pool design, kitchen and bath, cabinetry and many others. To qualify for this free upgrade offer, simply <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2" target="_blank">order any quantity progeCAD 2020</a> (English) new or upgrade licenses from CADDIT.net on or after 01 August 2020. Multiple purchases will qualify for multiple upgrades. progeCAD 2020 Upgrades from older versions also qualify under this promotion, including all new progeCAD <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=47&language=en">USB</a> and <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5&language=en">Network</a> license upgrades. Note that eligible users with a USB upgrade will <i>not</i> be required to replace their hardware dongle for the next version. Within a few weeks after the 2021 release announcement, eligible users will have eligible progeCAD 2020 license keys automatically upgraded to run either version of their preference - progeCAD 2020 or 2021. Promotion does not apply to OEM repackaging or to languages other than English. This promotion will run until progeCAD 2021 release is announced on this website. <b><a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=contact_us" target="_blank">Contact CADDIT Australia</a> for more information about progeCAD or this upgrade offer.</b><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 8pt"><br/>Copyright CADDIT. <a href="http://www.caddit.net/auto-cad/AutoCAD.php">AutoCAD</a>
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IntelliCAD</a>, <a href="http://www.caddit.net/">CAD software</a> and
<a href="http://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=9&language=en">Design software</a> service company based in Sydney
Australia.</div></div>CADDIT CAD Softwarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01189944977676893847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4292323106664747723.post-53382256325718654202019-11-21T01:42:00.000+11:002019-11-26T01:49:02.786+11:00progeCAD 2020 Update Released on CADDIT.net<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sydney, Australia 09 November 2019 - <b><a href="https://www.caddit.net/progecad/progecad.php" target="_blank">progeCAD 2020 Professional 20.0.6 has been released</a> on CADDIT.net</b>, with free upgrade entitlement for all existing progeCAD 2020 users. progeCAD Professional is an affordable general-purpose CAD computer program having similar commands and workflow to AutoCAD, native DWG file read/write and extensive publishing/translation features. Advanced progeCAD features include full 3D modelling and rendering, extensive symbols library and Express Tools similar to those offered in AutoCAD. Using progeCAD, designers can seamlessly communicate with an AutoCAD environment. progeCAD 2020 was first released on CADDIT offering a heap of new features like 4K display support, drag-and-drop icon palettes, BIM IFC and RECAP .rcp/.rcs support, table formulas, 3D silhouette printing as well as new interfaces for PUBLISH and EXPORTPDF and new EXPRESS Tools.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">BIM IFC files can now be fully imported as editable geometry. progeCAD now supports either import or export of at least 40 different major design formats (not including format versions), including 3D models, 2D drawings, mesh and point cloud models, vector and raster graphic images as well as embedding formats like PDF, offering a true swiss-army-knife like set of CAD functionality essential and affordable for any CAD designer.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Direct BIM IFC import into progeCAD 2020 Professional with immediate 3D rendering in free Artisan rendering studio (Artisan for progeCAD included with purchase)</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> The new progeCAD Professional 20.0.6 is a bugfix release offering users over 100 improvements over the previous 2020.0.4 version:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Improved support for functions like hatches placed in layout, nested BEDIT sessions, REFEDIT fade, embedded image PAN and ZOOM (when MTMODE = 3), Unicode support and 3D solid regen improvements.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Targeted fixes for existing commands like HATCH, BOX, HELIX, FILLET, SWEEP and dozens more..</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Performance improvement for STEP import, 3D PDF, APPLOAD, COPYCLIP</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">API tweaks and small fixes to DCL, LISP and .NET</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">General improvements in interface and workflow</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Users of previous progeCAD versions are strongly encouraged to consider <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=12" target="_blank">upgrade to progeCAD Professional 2020</a>, for better compatibility with <a href="https://www.autodesk.com.au/products/autocad/overview" target="_blank">AutoCAD</a> as well as the ongoing updates for Microsoft Windows. A full price list for all upgrade options, including multiple stand-alone, USB and floating network licenses, can be found on the CADDIT website here (link). A fully enabled 30-day trial can also be downloaded. Additional questions about progeCAD features or upgrade options can be sent directly to CADDIT Australia via the Contact Us page. </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 8pt"><br/>Copyright CADDIT. <a href="http://www.caddit.net/auto-cad/AutoCAD.php">AutoCAD</a>
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Along with thousands of general-purpose CAD drafting features such as AutoCAD-similar drawing commands, full native DWG format read-write, PDF import and export, direct 3D modelling and realtime and advanced rendering, extensive block libraries, 3D architecture, tables and data extraction, <a href="http://reviews.caddit.com.au/2018/05/3d-cad-translation-progecad-2019.html" target="_blank">new 3D model translation from STEP IGES and STL-mesh models</a> as well as countless other tools, <strong>progeCAD 2019 will introduce a new suite of civil survey functions.</strong><br />
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This new suite of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_elevation_model" target="_blank">DTM</a> functions offer civil engineers, landscapers, environmentalists, builders and other land-development professionals an easy-to-use set of basic land survey tools for generating terrain profiles and slope lines. Some of the new civil survey commands include:<br />
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AUTOSECTION - generate full section detail views with full annotation from drawing contours<br />
SECTIONLINE - create a profile path to be used by AUTOSECTION<br />
CONVERTLCURVES - convert SPLINEs into 3DPOLY usable by AUTOSECTION<br />
SLOPEBLOCK - generate normal or "slope" lines along a single polyline<br />
SLOPEAREA - generate normal or "slope" lines between two polylines<br />
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To gererate a new civil section view simply create a new SECTIONLINE through your drawing like so and then select it using AUTOSECTION:<br />
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AUTOSECTION begins with a comprehensive dialog which allows you to customize your new DTM section view or click OK to accept prior defaults. After clicking OK your terrain section view will be generated like so:<br />
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CADDIT is pleased to announce that starting 15 April 2018 <strong>all new and upgrade progeCAD 2018 orders from that day will be entitled to a free upgrade to 2019 upon its release on CADDIT.net.</strong> For a free 30-day trial of the current 2018 release of progeCAD or for more information about affordable CAD software, visit our website at <a href="http://www.caddit.net/">www.caddit.net</a>.<br />
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Now beginning with progeCAD 2019, users will have access to industry 3D CAD file support for STEP, IGES, and many other popular CAD file formats. Additional new tools include bi-direction (read and write) support for popular 3D modelling formats from Maya (.RTG), 3D Studio(.3DS), Alias(.OBJ), LightWave, STL and other formats. Along with existing native file support for over a dozen others like AutoCAD .DWG and .DXF, Adobe PDF, ACIS SAT, Microsation .DGN, LIDAR (.LAS and .XYZ), ESRI .SHP and more, <strong>progeCAD becomes a powerful CAD "swiss-army-knife" useful for almost any graphics professional.</strong> To put this another way, simply compare the import file format support from progeCAD 2019 with that of the previous release as shown below here:<br />
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progeCAD's new CAD import features now mean that architects can now directly insert mechanical parts into their design from programs like SolidWorks, Inventor and CATIA which have been saved in either a STEP or IGES neutral exchange format. This also means that graphic designers can insert mesh models from their favourite animation package like MAYA or 3D Studio. With progeCAD's powerful new 3D rendering feature, beautiful 3D graphics can then be generated combining files from all of these different formats, or converted into new formats for use by other 3D software..<br />
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Another exciting CAD data feature coming in progeCAD 2019 is the new BIM IFC underlay support. This means progeCAD can now incorporate industry-standard IFC data as a visual underlay to your active drawing, as shown in the the image below..</div>
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progeCAD 2019 will also add enhancements and new functionality in other areas, adding new value for CAD designers of all disciplines which we will discuss further. CADDIT is also happy to announce that <strong>starting 15 April 2018 all new and upgrade progeCAD 2018 orders from that day will be entitled to a free upgrade to 2019 upon its release on CADDIT.net.</strong> For a free 30-day trial of the current 2018 release of progeCAD or for more information about affordable CAD software, visit our website at <a href="http://www.caddit.net/">www.caddit.net</a>.</div>
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<li><strong>Official support for Windows 10 FALL CREATORS update</strong></li>
<li>Improved quality for icon transparency</li>
<li>Better UI experience for custom control with high DPI</li>
<li>Added DPI Aware settings in options dialog</li>
<li>Improved drag of blocks on x86 version with DRAGDETAIL > 0 </li>
<li>Added check to avoid crash while closing, when IRX applications uses point monitoring</li>
<li>Added Layer support in PUBLISH PDF (batch printing)</li>
<li>Added detection and correction of possible PDF/JPG printers activation issues after OS update</li>
<li>Fixed crash when TABLE command is called multiple times </li>
<li>Changed the file name of the ones saved during emergency save when crash occurred </li>
<li>Added opening of .SV$ files during drawing recovery</li>
<li>Fixed height of command list items in 4k high DPI monitor</li>
<li>Fixed height of items in layer toolbar combo box in 4k high DPI monitor</li>
<li>Fixed height of items in toolbar combo box in 4k high DPI monitor</li>
<li>Improved stability when using grips on dynamic blocks </li>
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progeCAD 2018 release is now quite well tested for supporting a variety of environments, and is still available for <a href="https://www.caddit.net/progecad/progecad.php" target="_blank"><strong>free trial download</strong></a> in either 32-bit or 64-bit versions. progeCAD's flexibility makes it practical as a low-cost design solution for a variety of Australian and overseas industries including architecture, landscaping, land survey and GIS, mining, advertizing and signage design, fabrication, spa and pool design, kitchen and bath, cabinetry and many others.<br />
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Users of previous progeCAD versions are strongly encouraged to consider upgrade to 2018, for better compatibility with AutoCAD as well as the ongoing updates for Microsoft Windows. <strong>A full price list for all <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=12" target="_blank">upgrade options, including multiple stand-alone, USB and floating network licenses, can be found on the CADDIT website here (link)</a>.</strong> A fully enabled 30-day trial can also be downloaded. Additional questions about progeCAD features or upgrade options can be sent directly to CADDIT Australia via the <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=contact_us" target="_blank">Contact Us</a> page. </div>
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<strong>New licensing.</strong> Alibre will move away from Flexera to now use a similar online activation system from <strong>Nalpeiron</strong>, along with several updated license options. Alibre will not offer a USB dongle option. Geomagic Design users with a USB license from 3D Systems will be offered a Nalpeiron "offline" license instead (this license type uses an email activation, see <a href="http://docs.nalpeiron.com/display/NND/NSL+V10+-+Offline+Activation">http://docs.nalpeiron.com/display/NND/NSL+V10+-+Offline+Activation</a> ) There will continue to be a floating network license option. At this time, Nalpeiron licensing is stored in local user profile, within <span style="color: #0b5394;">C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Alibre Design</username></span>. To reset the activation of Alibre Design, simply delete all file inside this directory. Otherwise, moving Alibre licenses will operate in a similar way as they did with Geomagic Design.<br />
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<strong>Free upgrade.</strong> Because Alibre's Nalpeiron-based licensing is not compatible with 3D System's Flexera system, <strong>everyone with a valid Geomagic Design license from October 2015 and later will be moved to Alibre 2017 without charge</strong>, see <a href="https://www.alibre.com/alibre-llc-faq/">https://www.alibre.com/alibre-llc-faq/</a>. Essentially this consitutes a free upgrade for everyone having a valid Geomagic Design license from October 2015 or later. Previous Geomagic Design users who were still on the original Alibre CRM licensing system (e.g. Alibre 2013) will not be upgraded for free. In such case a valid Alibre Design subscription will be required for the user to move to the new licensing system. More information will be following soon.<br />
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CADDIT is happy to continue offering Alibre Design as a cost-effective 3D mechanical design option and we look forward to the upcoming releases under new management of the software. We ask users to be patient during the transition period. <strong>Further questions can be directed to CADDIT via our CONTACT US page: </strong><a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=contact_us"><strong>https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=contact_us</strong></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 8pt"><br/>Copyright CADDIT. <a href="http://www.caddit.net/auto-cad/AutoCAD.php">AutoCAD</a>
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progeCAD 2018 refines the native 64-bit performance first introduced last year with improved general performance and reliability. Major improvement in progeCAD <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MicroStation" target="_blank">Microstation</a> V8 file interoperability now offers users complete ability to open, save, create, and edit .dgn files in native Microstation V8 DGN format. progeCAD further now supports the Microstation .dgnlib,.rdl,.cel formats. Users now also may use geometry from PDF and DGN underlays as an ESNAP reference. This example demonstrates the close read/write compatibility that progeCAD also offers for users with files from Bentley Microstation now:<br />
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Development has also completed on a number of other new features. The progeCAD PDF printer now supports PDF printing with layers. Point cloud import now supports LIDAR scan data .las and .laz (compressed) formats. Land planning and civil engeering teams will also greatly benefit from the new support of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shapefile" target="_blank">ESRI Shape</a> import. The shapefile format is a popular geospatial vector data format for geographic information system (GIS) software. It is developed and regulated by ESRI as a (mostly) open specification for data interoperability among ESRI and other GIS software products.<br />
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progeCAD 2018 offers a completely new in-place MTEXT editor. Extensive implementation of Fade controls for XREFerences and locked layers ships as well. progeCAD 2018 also delivers additional support for AutoCAD VPMIN and VPMAX for maximizing and minimizing viewports, as well as implementing the Superhatch command accessible through the Express Tools menu has been introduced to create amazing hatches out of images, blocks, external references and wipeout objects. progeCAD 2018 further delivers:<br />
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New Array Interface<br />
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Support for variable HPLAYER and HPTRASPARENCY (Default layer for Hatch and level of Hatch transparency)<br />
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TEXTFRONT Command (bring all texts to front)<br />
CACHEFILES variable (control the external cache layout data to enhance layout switching performance and memory usage)<br />
PathWatcher (control of a folder for automatic DWG opening)<br />
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Current iCARE subscribers and those participating in our recent free upgrade promotion will begin to receive their progeCAD 2018 upgrade notices in the next several days. Users of previous versions of progeCAD can order the appropriate upgrade for them from the CADDIT progeCAD upgrade price list. There is much more to be said about the new progeCAD 2018 release, including dozens of other new commands, variables and improved functions (such as the 3D rendering) which can be explored by <a href="https://www.caddit.net/progecad/progecad.php" target="_blank">downloading the software</a> for a free 30 day trial from CADDIT. We are very excited about this release and hope that many users will benefit form the hard work invested in this version of progeCAD. <strong>Any questions about general features of progeCAD can be directed to CADDIT via the <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=contact_us" target="_blank">CONTACT US page HERE</a>.</strong><br />
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ZW3D uses specially written state-of-the-art modeling technology, originally developed by VX Corporation of Melbourne FL USA, with software R&D still located in Florida to this day. The user interface includes a modern ribbon-based UI with visual help cues and prompts. Traditional bottom-up assembly design is offered in every version of the software without limitation. Standard and higher versions also offer advanced assembly options, top-down down and animation. There are also two CAM-specialist versions for CNC machinists at reduced cost in CAD features. <strong>CADDIT also announces a special price release of ZW3D 2017 for the Australian small business user called "Workshop".</strong> ZW3D Workshop by CADDIT edition will include all features of ZW3D Premium minus the costly electrode and mould tooling libraries, to be made available at a much lower cost.<br />
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<strong>progeCAD 2018 will deliver major refinements for many progeCAD features.</strong> Currently these improvements introduce a brand new 3D rendering system from Artisan, completely re-written MTEXT, REFEDIT, RENAME and ARRAY command interfaces. 3D scan data will now be directly accepted from several more formats including .ply and vanilla .xyz files. Existing functionality will also be greatly expanded in a number of key areas, such as Workspace management, fading controls for XREF, REFEDIT and LAYERS. New commands VPMAX, VPMIN, TEXTFRONT and more. progeCAD 2018 will also add support for many new system variables like DIMLAYER, HPLAYER, CACHEFILES and HPTRASPARENCY usage. progeCAD will now support reading many more file formats from Microstation (.dgnlib,.rdl,.cel) and can snap to UNDERLAY entities. progeCAD 2017 was the first version to offer the new RIBBON interface. The progeCAD 2018 interface will add controls for Toolbar locking, Contextual Ribbons and a PathWatcher for control of a folder for automatic dwg opening. As usual, this is only a cross-sampling of the numerous new features and optimizations coming in our 2018 version.<br />
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<strong>To qualify for this free upgrade offer, simply <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2" target="_blank">order any quantity progeCAD 2017</a> (English) new or upgrade licenses from CADDIT.net on or after 15 March 2017.</strong> Multiple purchases will qualify for multiple upgrades. progeCAD 2017 Upgrades from older versions also qualify under this promotion, including all new progeCAD <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=47&language=en" target="_blank">USB</a> and <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5&language=en" target="_blank">Network</a> license upgrades, essentially resulting in two version upgrades for the price of one. Note that eligible users with a USB upgrade will not be required to replace their hardware dongle for the next version. Within a few weeks after the 2018 release announcement, eligible users will be issued upgrades with a progeCAD 2018 serial key and an updated download link for the software, similar to how has been done in past years. Promotion does not apply to OEM repackaging or to languages other than English. This promotion will last until the day that progeCAD 2018 release is announced on this website.<br />
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PTC Mathcad Prime 4.0 extends access control features to individual worksheet areas. Using the new Area Protection and Locking functionality in PTC Mathcad Prime 4.0, users may select specific areas of a document for password protection, making them unavailable or just read-only for other users while leaving remaining areas fully editable. This feature further protects the integrity of corporate calculations, preventing protected values from unwanted alteration.<br />
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PTC Mathcad Prime 4.0 improves document readability with enhanced equation wrapping. Equation wrapping works much like word wrapping does for a text editor. Users can now both insert a wrapped addition, subtraction, multiplication or inline division operator while typing an equation (in other words, they can wrap as they go) or they can go back to existing math and toggle the wrapping on those operators too. Wrapping does not break logic linkage to the next line, and can also be inserted as the equation is typed. Improved support for Microsoft Object Embedding is included. Linked objects can be displayed within the worksheet, and opened for real time editing in the necessary application.<br />
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Users with large worksheets will notice several overall performance improvements in Mathcad Prime 4.0. In particular, the Mathcad region display has been re-designed with far greater efficiency, with very noticeable results especially when handling extensive worksheets spanning dozens of pages. Additional improvements have been made for smoother graph editing and other optimizations.<br />
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Mathcad 4.0 is available for immediate trial download on the CADDIT website HERE. Current maintenance subscribers should already have access to the new version via their PTC web account. Additional questions about the latest Mathcad 4.0 release can be directed to CADDIT via the <strong><a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=contact_us" target="_blank">Contact Us information HERE</a></strong>.<br />
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That's it. Those six characters "hard-code" the rest of the drawings data as to which version protocol it obeys. in this case the file is DWG 2010 format. How do we know? Because AC1024 is code for 2010 DWG. Many of you have probably seen this table somewhere before:<br />
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<td>DWG R1.0</td>
<td>MC0.0</td>
<td>April 1983</td>
<td>AutoCAD Release 1.0</td>
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<td>DWG R1.2</td>
<td>AC1.2</td>
<td>August 1983</td>
<td>AutoCAD Release 1.2</td>
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<td>DWG R1.40</td>
<td>AC1.40</td>
<td>October 1983</td>
<td>AutoCAD Release 1.40</td>
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<td>DWG R2.05</td>
<td>AC1.50</td>
<td>October 1984</td>
<td>AutoCAD Release 2.05</td>
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<td>DWG R2.10</td>
<td>AC2.10</td>
<td>May 1985</td>
<td>AutoCAD Release 2.10</td>
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<td>DWG R2.21</td>
<td>AC2.21</td>
<td>June 1986</td>
<td>AutoCAD Release 2.21</td>
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<td>DWG R2.22</td>
<td>AC1001, AC2.22</td>
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<td>AutoCAD Release 2.22</td>
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<td>DWG R2.50</td>
<td>AC1002</td>
<td>June 1986</td>
<td>AutoCAD Release 2.50</td>
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<td>DWG R2.60</td>
<td>AC1003</td>
<td>April 1987</td>
<td>AutoCAD Release 2.60</td>
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<td>DWG R9</td>
<td>AC1004</td>
<td>September 1987</td>
<td>AutoCAD Release 9</td>
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<td>DWG R10</td>
<td>AC1006</td>
<td>October 1988</td>
<td>AutoCAD Release 10</td>
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<td>DWG R11/12</td>
<td>AC1009</td>
<td>October 1990</td>
<td>AutoCAD Release 11 & 12 </td>
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<td>DWG R13</td>
<td>AC1012</td>
<td>November 1994</td>
<td>AutoCAD Release 13</td>
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<td>DWG R14</td>
<td>AC1014</td>
<td>May 1997</td>
<td>AutoCAD Release 14</td>
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<td>DWG 2000</td>
<td>AC1015</td>
<td>March 1999</td>
<td>AutoCAD 2000 - AutoCAD 2002</td>
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<td>AC1018</td>
<td>March 2003</td>
<td>AutoCAD 2004 - AutoCAD 2006</td>
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<td>AC1021</td>
<td>March 2006</td>
<td>AutoCAD 2007 - AutoCAD 2009</td>
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<td>AC1024</td>
<td>March 2009</td>
<td>AutoCAD 2010 - AutoCAD 2012</td>
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<td>March 2012</td>
<td>AutoCAD 2013 - AutoCAD 2017</td>
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AutoCAD configurations can be divided into two groups: global software "Options" and drawing-specific "Settings". The Autodesk DWG files spec includes numerous configuration settings that get stored into the individual DWG file. One way of implementing certain drawing settings across all new drawings is to save those settings into the Drawing Template FIle (".DWT"). With progeCAD 2017, the default .DWT folder is: <br />
%APPDATA%\PSOFT\progeCAD x64\R17\Professional - English\Templates<br />
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DWG like many high-precision CAD formats can accumulate erros over time. These errors can originate from geometry, block handling, API errors and many other sources. DWG errors can result in degraded (slow/"glitched") performance, stability issues and even crash incidents.<br />
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progeCAD, like AutoCAD, offers several tools for addressing DWG data errors. Main among these tools is the AUDIT command:<br />
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Regardless of the drawing origin, when system stability begins to degrade, always check the DWG quality using these tools. Occasional discussions on the CADDIT forum address these incidents directly with a number of good suggestions:<br />
<a href="https://www.caddit.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1101">https://www.caddit.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1101</a><br />
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progeCAD offers comprehensive DWG drawing and editing at a fraction of the cost of AutoCAD, as shown above offering similar tools and completely compatible format. <a href="https://www.caddit.net/progecad/progecad.php" target="_blank">For a free progeCAD download visit CADDIT here (link).</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 8pt"><br/>Copyright CADDIT. <a href="http://www.caddit.net/auto-cad/AutoCAD.php">AutoCAD</a>
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The first tip is that <strong>the latest version of progeCAD supports the same DWG file format as did previous versions.</strong> This means that progeCAD will open drawings even if they are created in a version several years earlier. Of course, as with all versions, the DWG format itself should be correct and error-free. As mentioned on the CADDIT forum, regular use of progeCAD tools like "audit", "purge" as well as regular backups can keep drawings safe and free of any format errors.<br />
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The second tip is that - <strong>unlike other CAD systems - it is still possible to upgrade from <em>any</em> commercial version of progeCAD <em>without</em> paying the full cost of a new license.</strong> For example, even if a user has a 2008 license there is still a discount for "trading in" the old license towards a new 2017 version. Here is how.<br />
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To upgrade any version of progeCAD we start on the CADDIT webstore:<br />
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If a user prefers to use the webstore categories, all progeCAD upgrades can be found under the "progeCAD Upgrades" category.<br />
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<strong>It is possible to upgrade from <em>any</em> type of paid progeCAD license to <em>any</em> other type of paid progeCAD license.</strong> Under the "progeCAD Upgrades" category, we see several different types of license that can be selected for the upgrade. progeCAD licenses are upgraded on a <u>one for one exchange basis</u>. That is, for one "older" valid license code (which has not been, for example, already upgraded before), a user is entitled to one upgrade price in the license type of their choice. If a company has multiple licenses, there is no requirement to upgrade <em>all</em> of them, but it would be advisable to do so. Of course, the user does not <em>need</em> to change the license type just to upgrade - they are welcome to keep on the same type as the older one they are upgrading from (e.g. Single). The point is, either way works. <em>Any</em> of the upgrade products will activate the latest version of software (currently progeCAD 2017):<br />
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<strong>For example:</strong> we could decide that a floating network license would be more suitable for our company, rather than the single seat license which we had now since, say, 2013-2014. In that case we could begin to order our upgrade by <strong>clicking</strong> on the "progeCAD 2017 <em>Network License</em> Upgrade" product, even though what we have now is a 2014 <em>Stand-Alone</em> license from three years ago. Clicking on the product title opens the product page - in this example the product page for "progeCAD 2017 Network License Upgrade". <strong>A similar process works if a user wishes to change to a USB, or simply to keep their Single license updated. Simply click the <u>product title</u> for the license type you wish to upgrade <em><u>TO</u> (or, to keep).</em></strong><br />
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<strong>The forth tip is to select the correct options for the upgrade. </strong>Once on the product page for the type of upgrade we want, we still need to tell the system what we are upgrading from -> which support option that we want, etc. <strong>The upgrade options are currently located toward the bottom of each product page.</strong> Some options will affect the total price of the upgrade. For our example, we are upgrading a 2014 stand-alone to a 2017 Network license. Looking at the drop down options for "Which CAD System do you currently use?" we see a few different choices. Choosing the right option here will prevent delays when our order is checked. Since progeCAD 2014 Stand-Alone is not specifically listed, the correct option is "Other (Specify ..).." as shown below:<br />
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Once the correct options are clicked, we only need to<strong> Add to Cart</strong> and <strong>Check Out</strong> per usual. We notice that by upgrading our existing old stand-alone license, we save more than $100 from the cost that buying a new Network License outright. Similar cost savings are available for other types of progeCAD licenses - even very old ones. This upgrade option allows progeCAD users to claim a measure of value back, even after using a license for many years. This upgrade option also helps ensure that users enjoy more productive software while contributing to the development of this powerful AutoCAD alternative. Of course, it would be impossible to cover every upgrade topic in a single article. So, as usual, we would close this post by saying that any questions about progeCAD upgrade offers can be sent to CADDIT through the <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=contact_us" target="_blank">contact details</a> on the website.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 8pt"><br/>Copyright CADDIT. <a href="http://www.caddit.net/auto-cad/AutoCAD.php">AutoCAD</a>
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Batch plotting is a convenient way to print multiple documents and layouts in one run. The origin of batch plotting has its roots in the unsupervised overnight plotting of large numbers of drawings for CAD offices. The PUBLISH command was first introduced in progeCAD with a <a href="http://reviews.caddit.com.au/2013/06/progecad-1301411-update-released-on.html" target="_blank">free update</a> for progeCAD 2013 users several years ago. Since its appearance several years ago, progeCAD's publish command has expanded to embrace full batch-printing functionality, including the in-dialog ability to add and remove drawing files to the batch, as well as selecting specific layouts and workspaces from those files. progeCAD's PUBLISH command is essentially similar to the one offered in AutoCAD (which effectively replaced AutoCAD's older <em>batch plot utility</em> a few years ago). To begin batch plotting jobs in progeCAD, there are several ways to start the PUBLISH command:<br />
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Once started, the PUBLISH dialog will display, allowing you many options for plotting multiple documents and workspaces as a single job:</div>
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As one can see, there are quite a few options here to work with. The basic idea is to create a list of drawing files - either from the currently opened files in progeCAD or using the "Add Drawing" button (triangle button with the plus, above). Individual workspaces (Layouts, model spaces..) can then be added or removed from the job list using the toggle boxes next to their name in the list. For example, to only print the layout (paperspace) drawings from files above, <em><strong>uncheck</strong></em> everything in the list with name ending in <strong><em>"- Model"</em></strong>. You can also re-order the way drawings are printed in the publish job by individually selecting them and using the "Move ..up" and "Move .. down" buttons.</div>
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For batch printing to a PDF or DWF file, the "Default Output Location" folder would be significant. You can also specify a single paper size or allow the job to use various paper sizes as specified by each individual layout. Headers, footers, even DWF security password can be specified in this options box if the user so wishes it. For more detail on the various options available in the PUBLISH command, we can first suggest the progeCAD 2017 "F1" included Help topics, such as "Customizing options when publishing to a file". Users are also free to post specific questions about using this or any other progeCAD command on the <a href="https://www.caddit.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=3" target="_blank">CADDIT user forum</a>.</div>
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<strong> For more information about how progeCAD's powerful CAD functionality save's companies thousands in CAD software costs, or for a free progeCAD trial, <a href="https://www.caddit.net/progecad/progecad.php" target="_blank">visit the CADDIT website</a>.</strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 8pt"><br/>Copyright CADDIT. <a href="http://www.caddit.net/auto-cad/AutoCAD.php">AutoCAD</a>
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This year we began introducing two significant hardware assets for graphics testing in our labs: Dell XPS Laptops (15 inch series) with <a href="http://www.geforce.com/hardware/notebook-gpus/geforce-gtx-960m" target="_blank">Nvidia GTX 960M</a> series GPU, now with a "game-ready" driver update <a href="http://www.nvidia.com/download/driverResults.aspx/107564/en-us" target="_blank">version 372.90</a> (free update from NVidia.com). I really like the XPS and have taken one for use myself. Other legacy systems tested are an HP Pavilion running Windows 7 on a Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2,4GHZ processor with Nvidia Quadro K1200 GPU and a new Asus with Intel i7-3770 @ 3.40 GHz Windows 10 PRO x64 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 550 Ti (working at 1680x1050) - both with updated Nvidia v372 driver updates as well.<br />
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This year we again employed the <a href="http://www.fraps.com/" target="_blank">FRAPS</a> graphics utility for our performance analysis. Combined with results <a href="http://reviews.caddit.com.au/2015/10/progecad-windows-10-surfacepro.html" target="_blank">from the previous year</a>, average speed on all systems all measured between 20 and 30 refresh frames per second (FPS) with the shaded ISS 3D test drawing, with the Dell XPS and HP Pavilion with the Quadro having slightly higher (smoother) graphics performance than the others. Results were similar when loaded with mid-sized 2D drawings roughly 12 - 14 megabytes in size, with the new progeCAD 2017 64 bit handling of larger files somewhat better than last year's version.<br />
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<strong>Early year observations of regular crashing on systems using Nvidia Quadro graphics seem to all but completely disappear with updated Quadro drivers from nvidia.com and installing the latest progeCAD update from caddit.net.</strong> We also notice the same improvement when updating the Intel business graphics drivers on systems like the Surface Pro 3. Unfortunately we were unable to make similar comparisons with legacy systems equipped with ATI 7470M Radeon graphics because the new ATI driver sent an <a href="http://askubuntu.com/questions/485638/ati-driver-with-hd7470m-laptop-screen-backlight-not-working" target="_blank">incompatible signal voltage to the LED backlighting</a> of the screen. Based on last year's problems and comparatively poor performance of the ATI card, we really didn't feel like buying another one. We have heard remarks that OpenGL support on the ATI <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMD_FirePro" target="_blank">FireGL</a> series is somewhat better, however.<br />
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In conclusion, we repeat last year's recommendation of intel CPU / NVidia graphics for progeCAD <em>when possible</em>. <strong>Using the latest progeCAD service pack (currently <a href="https://www.caddit.net/progecad/progecad.php?vt=blog" target="_blank">17.0.8</a>) and recent Nvidia device drivers is highly recommended for best results</strong>, although users should double check any possible incompatibility that newer drivers might have with their own hardware.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 8pt"><br/>Copyright CADDIT. <a href="http://www.caddit.net/auto-cad/AutoCAD.php">AutoCAD</a>
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<strong>"Alibre Design"</strong> - All Versions (<strong><span style="color: #990000;">not</span></strong> including <strong><em>Geomagic</em></strong> Design). Users wishing to maintain a support relationship with CADDIT Australia should now be using <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=68&language=en" target="_blank">Geomagic Design</a> (full version) instead.<br />
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<strong>progeCAD</strong> - <strong><em><span style="color: #990000;">2013</span> and earlier versions only</em></strong>. Up-to-date subscription and <strong>new license users are not affected.</strong> Other users can <strong><a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=12" target="_blank">upgrade here</a> (link)</strong>.<br />
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Why is installation support removed from very outdated product versions? First, we want to express our appreciation for all of the engineers, architects, builders, designers and manufacturers who have selected our products from among many in the past. <strong>Our products have advanced significantly. </strong>Frankly, we have little choice in this matter of very old version support. With Operating System support removed from Windows XP and Vista by Microsoft, supporting older software not only becomes unviable, but also unsafe as these systems are no longer provided with critical Functionality and Security patches. Windows 7 EOL (End Of Life) was announced by Microsoft (see table here <a href="http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/lifecycle">http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/lifecycle</a> ).<br />
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As with previous EOL announcement, end of support means any help from our local office in re-installing, moving, lost keys or passwords, registering, unregistering or otherwise assisting a user of a deprecated product. progeCAD users from any version will, however, still have the option to <strong><a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=91" target="_blank">buy a license lookup</a> (link)</strong> should they misplace their installers or serial codes. Users of progeCAD versions newer than 2013 continue to be entitled to <strong>one</strong> free lookup for each active license.<br />
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<strong>I have progeCAD <span style="color: #990000;">2010</span> and I lost my license. What can I do?</strong><br />
You will need to buy a license lookup service for <strong><em>each</em></strong> license in question, here:<br />
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<strong>I have progeCAD <span style="color: #990000;">2014</span> and I lost my license for the <u>first</u> time. What can I do?</strong><br />
Contact us here for your free one-time lookup:<br />
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<strong>I have <span style="color: #990000;">Alibre Design</span> 2012 Standard / PE and I need help to activate on Windows 10.</strong><br />
Not supported. There are several issues with this, which prevent our staff from assisting <strong><em>in any way</em></strong>. First, Alibre 2012 is categorically not supported on Windows 10 in any fashion. Second, Alibre Design Standard / PE is completely discontinued. Alibre users were invited several times to upgrade free of charge to supported versions, as long as they only paid the subscription fee. Users who have repeatedly declined our offers have now indicated that they will keep their existing installations. Third, all 2012 releases of our products are completely outdated.<br />
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<strong>Alibre users</strong> still have login access to their <a href="https://www.alibre.com/accountinfo/summary.aspx" target="_blank"><strong>online account HERE</strong></a> and are welcome to continue <em>supporting themselves</em> as best as possible. There is an Alibre <a href="https://www.alibre.com/common/resetpassword.aspx" target="_blank"><strong>password reset </strong>function <strong>HERE</strong></a>. Alibre users are also welcome to try to contact Geomagic Support at 3D Systems directly, however we cannot guarantee a response for unsupported legacy users. General questions about CADDIT support policies can be submitted to us via our website at any time <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=contact_us" target="_blank">HERE</a>. <strong>Once again, we repeat, updated and new license users are <u>not affected</u> by this announcement.</strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 8pt"><br/>Copyright CADDIT. <a href="http://www.caddit.net/auto-cad/AutoCAD.php">AutoCAD</a>
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progeCAD has long offered low-cost CAD software with the purpose of being <strong>as highly compatible with AutoCAD as possible</strong>. progeCAD has long offered advanced AutoCAD-like functionality in the areas of 2D and 3D CAD drawing using similar commands, icons and user interface. progeCAD supports all AutoCAD-native file format DWG versions from the newest 2017 version to very old. This year progeCAD will offer a native x64 (64-bit) environment while continuing to support x86 (32-bit) processors as well. Significantly, progeCAD 2017 offers a 1.5x - 3x performance improvement through use of multicore CPU processing as well. <strong>CADDIT</strong> now offers trial users the <em>choice</em> between 64-bit or 32-bit CAD download versions. All progeCAD 2017 licenses from CADDIT, including single <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=1" target="_blank">stand-alone</a>, mobile <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=47" target="_blank">USB</a> and company <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=5" target="_blank">network licenses</a>, will now conveniently work with either the 32-bit or 64-bit versions.<br />
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progeCAD 2017 offers users other new choices as well. Users can select, on first-time start up of the software, to use either the new ribbon-UI based interface or the legacy toolbar environment. Additionally, progeCAD 2017 now supports the newer AutoCAD® CUI user interface customization format. progeCAD 2017 offers better support for Microstation users with improved .DGN file import and underlay support through use of updated libraries. progeCAD also works with more AutoCAD® applications by introducing support for Civil3D, ADT and MDT extension formats. 3D scanner point cloud data is also now directly supported in progeCAD for either the Autodesk .PCG format or the Ambercore .ISD format. Other scan formats such as LIDAR and XYZ can possibly be converted to .PCG by downloading the Autodesk ReCap 360 tool. Updated programming interfaces for developers now includes a supported .NET API.<br />
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As Mr. Damiano Croci, COO at ProgeSOFT SA, commented: “We are taking progeCAD to the next level making it native 64-bit and giving it a fresh Ribbon-look, not forgetting improved performance with multi core computers support. The main ProgeSOFT’s focus is to provide good value for money and progeCAD 2017 Professional is a shining example of that. ProgeSOFT will continue to improve the CAD application based on the demand the company receives globally”.<br />
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<strong>Current iCARE subscribers and those participating in our recent free upgrade promotion will begin to receive their progeCAD 2017 serial codes in the next several days</strong>. Users of previous versions of progeCAD can order the appropriate upgrade for them from the CADDIT <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=12" target="_blank">progeCAD upgrade price list</a>. There is much more to be said about the new progeCAD 2017 release, including dozens of other new commands, variables and improved functions (such as the 3D rendering) which can be explored by downloading the software for a <strong><a href="https://www.caddit.net/progecad/progecad.php" target="_blank">free 30 day trial from CADDIT</a></strong>. We are very excited about this release and hope that many users will benefit form the hard work invested in this version of progeCAD. Any questions about general features of progeCAD can be directed to CADDIT via the <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=contact_us" target="_blank">CONTACT US page HERE</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 8pt"><br/>Copyright CADDIT. <a href="http://www.caddit.net/auto-cad/AutoCAD.php">AutoCAD</a>
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Freeform 2016 introduces a number of new features and options, including:<br />
<strong>Enhanced Sketching and Curve Tools</strong><br />• Improved sketching tools to capture design intent<br />• Easily extract curve networks from a part in the object list<br />• Improved touchscreen support for curve drawing<br /><strong>StructureFX</strong> ™<br />• New tools for complex lightweight lattice structures<br />• Select existing patterns or create customs forms<br />• Quickly create clever and complex designs with CellFx,<br />LayeredFx, CageFx, and ShapeFX<br /><strong>Direct Geomagic Capture Scanning</strong><br />• Directly capture physical objects in 3D with Geomagic® Capture™ scanner<br />• New Dynabar tools to support the scanning, alignment, and merging of scans<br /><strong>Wrap for Freeform Plus</strong><br />• Freeform Plus includes cooperative application<br />• Use the high quality Geomagic surfacing tools to CAD surfaces<br /><strong>Clay File Viewer</strong><br />• Stand-alone viewer for clay (.cly) files<br />• Visualize models with zoom, pan and rotate capabilities<br />• Analyze designs using measure and cutaway tools<br />
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CADDIT also announces the availability of Geomagic® Sculpt™ - a simple, fast yet sophisticated precision voxel 3D sculpting and modelling software solution. Create organic designs and edit and transform existing 3D data with sculpting, shaping and detailing tools not found in traditional CAD software. Get the sensation of clay modelling with the benefits of digital design. Available with Geomagic Sculpt is 3D SYSTEMS' new lower-cost 3D Touch haptic stylus device.<br />
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<strong>For more information, trial download (without haptic device) or even to arrange for a hands-on demonstration of digital sculpting using Geomagic Freeform in Australia, </strong><a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=contact_us" target="_blank"><strong>contact CADDIT in Parramatta</strong></a><strong>.</strong><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 8pt"><br/>Copyright CADDIT. <a href="http://www.caddit.net/auto-cad/AutoCAD.php">AutoCAD</a>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: red;">CADDIT now announces the worldwide offer of <strong>free upgrades</strong> to progeCAD 2017 of equivalent type for all progeCAD 2016 licenses and upgrades paid for <strong>on or after 24 February 2016.</strong></span> This means that a purchase of progeCAD 2016 USB will also get a free upgrade to 2017 USB at no extra cost, an upgrade from progeCAD 2014 to 2016 will also get 2017 upgrade at no extra cost, and so forth. Upgrades will be distributed during the first few weeks after the global release announcement of progeCAD 2017 on the CAD Software Blog and on CADDIT.net. This free upgrade offer applies to ENGLISH language license purchase only, and will continue <em>until the release of progeCAD 2017,</em> on CADDIT.net.</span><br />
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<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H1XezsSk78c/Vsxanbdtn-I/AAAAAAAAAwY/buOkctUTXfc/s1600/progeCAD_2017_icon_beta.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H1XezsSk78c/Vsxanbdtn-I/AAAAAAAAAwY/buOkctUTXfc/s200/progeCAD_2017_icon_beta.png" width="198" /></span></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><strong>progeCAD 2017 represents the most exciting release of progeCAD to date</strong>, offering one fell swoop of general improvements, including:<br /><strong>NATIVE 64-bit version</strong> with theoretical memory limit of 16-terabytes for x64 PC architecture, Windows tuning model (8 terabytes "User" and 8 terabytes "Kernel"). This means ability to edit vastly larger DWG drawing files than under the previous 32-bit architecture. progeCAD no longer supports 32-bit as of 2017 release. New RIBBON-BASED INTERFACE option. Users now have the choice between ribbon, toolbar, both or neither. Updated status bar, with icons and new features. Improved memory management and hardware graphics acceleration (OpenGL), again increasing stability and drawing speed. Multi-core support for opening and regenerating files, which provides 1.5 to 3 times performance improvement on multi-core computers (er.. well, we hope that is most of us by now..) Other platform improvements include: Support for "workspaces", .NET API with user drawing interaction support (AutoCAD compatible), vastly improved Microstation DGN format read support, AutoCAD .CUI menu support and many other general platform improvements.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here is our FIRST SNEAK PEAK of this new platform (in beta testing):</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">progeCAD 2017 will also deliver DOZENS of new commands and variables to be used. At this point these new functions are to include: BCOUNT, XOPEN, XPLODE, POLYSOLID, POINTCLOUDATTACH, SETBYLAYER, PRINTTRANSPARENCY, TABLESTYLE, Layer-walking and many more. Significant changes and improvements have also been made on QSELECT, PURGE, LOFT, CUSTOMIZE, AUTOCOMPLETE and many others.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To benefit from this free upgrade offer, simply </span><a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">buy progeCAD 2016 (English) on the CADDIT.net website</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">.</span></strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> After the 2017 release, free upgrades will be sent to all progeCAD customers with orders paid on or after 24 February 2016. At a time agreeable to the user, the progeCAD 2016 serial key will be replaced with a progeCAD 2017 serial key and a new download link will be sent for the software, similar to how has been done in past years. The free upgrade will apply to all new </span><a href="https://www.caddit.net/progecad/progecad.php" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">progeCAD Professional</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, progeCAD </span><a href="http://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=47" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">USB</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> and company </span><a href="http://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=5" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Network</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> licenses purchased on or after 24 February. New dongles will not be required for the progeCAD USB upgrade. Free upgrades will also be sent to any users now purchasing a progeCAD 2016 upgrade for an existing seat of progeCAD 2010, 2011, etc. Promotion does not apply to OEM repackaging. This promotion will last until the day that progeCAD 2017 release is announced on this website.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To try progeCAD free for a month, <a href="https://www.caddit.net/progecad/progecad.php" target="_blank">progeCAD 2016 can be downloaded HERE</a>. For questions about this free 2017 promotion please <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=contact_us" target="_blank">contact CADDIT here</a>.</span> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><div style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 8pt"><br/>Copyright CADDIT. <a href="http://www.caddit.net/auto-cad/AutoCAD.php">AutoCAD</a>
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Australia.</div></div>CADDIT CAD Softwarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01189944977676893847noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4292323106664747723.post-79311991647913553352016-01-19T17:38:00.001+11:002016-02-02T20:54:28.477+11:00Alibre Upgrade No Longer Available after 30 April 2016<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On 19 July, 2011 3D Systems first announced its acquisition of Alibre Inc. and its flagship 3D mechanical design software. The product was subsequently rebranded under the "Geomagic" portfolio as "Geomagic Design". This year will mark the fifth anniversary since this acquisition and new features which have subsequently been introduced. 3D Systems has thus far supported all versions of Alibre, including Alibre Design Standard, Professional and Expert with either ongoing maintenance subscriptions or upgrade opportunities. For several months a well-published opportunity for flat fee "update and upgrade" was made available in Australia through CADDIT.net. Many users took good advantage of this window of advantage to update Geomagic Design and Alibre versions that were three, four or even six years old and we wish to extend thanks to all who are participating. The flat fee promotion has now ended, as was announced, on 31 December 2015.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3D Systems business channel has made it known to CADDIT of the intention to drop all upgrade support for Alibre Design PE, Alibre Design Standard, Alibre Design Professional and all similar levels of Geomagic Design Standard and Professional. Going forward, there will only be <strong>one</strong> product level available to all Geomagic Design users, as demonstrated on the CADDIT webstore. Users of lower-version products will need to buy a completely new license if they wish to update their software. <strong>The date for this change is <span style="font-size: large;">30 April 2016</span>, and only affects users of the old PE, Standard and Professional product levels - <em>Expert and Geomagic Design (full) are <u>not</u> affected</em>, can continue to update their subscriptions per usual <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=74&language=en" target="_blank">at this link</a>. </strong>Also, any users under <em>current active Geomagic Design maintenance</em> are likely<em> not</em> affected as they will mostly likely already be migrated to the full product version.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Users in Australia at any level can still order maintenance at any product level and receive a free level upgrade to the full version of Geomagic Design <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=74&language=en" target="_blank">at this link</a></span>. All indications are that this is the final opportunity lower-level users in Australia will <em>ever</em> have to have their package updated. Without current support, CADDIT is unable to answer user requests for licensing help, account lookups etc. After 30 April all such requests will be referred directly to 3D Systems without assurance of a response due to the outdated support.</span><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I renewed my Geomagic Design Subscription just last year. Am I affected?</span></em></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">No. You should continue your maintenance subscription per usual.</span><br />
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<em><strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have Alibre Design PE 2012 version. What happens if I don't upgrade?</span></strong></em><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You will have no support, and likely will not even be able to run the software on newer versions of Windows. You are encouraged to maintain your investment by renewing the maintenance subscription </span><a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=74&language=en" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><strong><em>I have two licenses. One is Alibre Design Pro 2011 and the other is Alibre Design Expert 2010. Should I upgrade both and what does it cost?</em></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">A subscription will need to be purchased for <u>each license</u> that you wish to keep updated, using <strong><a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=74" target="_blank">this link</a></strong> which shows the current AUD pricing including applicable lapse fees. It is strongly recommended not to mix versions of Alibre / Geomagic Design as this will lead to serious file compatibility problems between them. </span><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have other questions.</span></em></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">CADDIT Australia can be contacted the usually way via these details:</span><br />
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<li>System 1 - Windows 7, Asus i3 2.3 GHz 4G RAM, Graphics <strong>ATI 7470M RADEON</strong></li>
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Our Parramatta test focused on 3D shading and full rendering support. Although more focused on high performance 2D plan view design and detailing, progeCAD does offer several drawing and rendering tools for 3D presentation. One tool set is the full boolean direct solid modelling using the ACIS kernel compatible with AutoCAD. Another tool is the AutoCAD-compatible SHADEMODE command. Using SHADEMODE, we can change from 3D wireframe views of <em>mesh and solid</em> models to easy-shaded which we can "orbit" (or spin around) in real-time via the SHIFT+Middle-Mouse-Button combination. We used this mode for benchmarking our hardware FPS (frames per second) with the help of the <a href="http://www.fraps.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FRAPS</a> utility, as shown below:<br />
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First, our IIS model was loaded SHADEMODE was then set to REALISTIC. Next we started RTROT from the command line. This was because we needed to set a different centre or rotation (by first hitting the "S" key while within RTROT) or else our model quickly rotated right off of the screen (this was because of the coordinates used to produce the drawing).</div>
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The results were actually satisfactory for <em>both</em> the Microsoft Surface using INTEL 5000 graphics (very decent for on-board INTEL graphics) and the NVIDIA GPU running on the HP Envy Series. FPS ranged between 20-30 FPS (24 FPS is standard digital video speed) and our model rotated very naturally. We could <em>not</em> say the same for the ATI graphics on the i3 ASUS. Although still useable, the ISS model flashed between frames on our ASUS-ATI and FRAPS never reported an FPS exceeding 9 frames a second. Performance was noticeable lower than on the other two systems. Movement was "jerky" and poor quality using the ATI RADEON, despite the actually higher CPU clock speed of 2.3 GHz.</div>
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<strong>In conclusion, hardware does matter.</strong> We remind users that progeCAD uses OPENGL hardware acceleration when available. Either NVIDIA or better-quality INTEL graphics prove to supply this. Also i7 CPU seems to help, especially in file loading and other command response times. We were not surprised by these results, as the performance was similar with other OPENGL-based CAD software that we work with here. <strong>Should progeCAD users upgrade to Windows 10?</strong> ONLY IF THEY HAVE THE LATEST VERSION OF PROGECAD 2016. For more information about OS and hardware compatibility for this low cost AutoCAD alternative or upgrading, <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=contact_us" target="_blank">contact CADDIT Australia at this link</a>.</div>
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Two new features provided in the 2015.1 update will be associative assembly mirroring and "live linking" with KeyShot rendering software. Both features will save time for designers.<br />
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<strong>Assembly Mirror Component</strong> feature allows designers to create mirror-reverse instances of existing parts and subassemblies across a selected plane. This mirror feature can maintain associativity and reflect changes made to the parent instance, including motion etc. <strong>Live linking with KeyShot</strong> likewise saves design time by allowing designers to update scenes with new geometry from the Geomagic Design model while keeping all existing scene settings, material bitmaps and light positions. Below is a video released by 3D Systems demonstrating an early version of this functionality:<br />
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For users of previous versions of Alibre or Geomagic Design, these new features add to the value of the excellent <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=74" target="_blank">flat-rate upgrade-and-update amnesty offer on CADDIT.net</a>. <strong>Questions about Geomagic Design CAD Software can be submitted to </strong><a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=contact_us" target="_blank"><strong>CADDIT here</strong></a><strong>.</strong><br />
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Speaking of questions, several users have been asking about<strong> how it is possible to "move" a license using the new </strong><a href="http://reviews.caddit.com.au/2014/06/geomagic-design-3d-cad.html" target="_blank"><strong>Flexnet license management for Geomagic Design</strong></a>. Simply stated, the software is deactivated from the "License Key Status" on one PC and activated on another. Without a license activation, Geomagic Design will ask for one each time it is started. If the license code is already activated on another PC, this license can be made free again using these steps as shown below: 1) Make sure the current system is connected to the internet. From the Home Window of Geomagic Design click "Help" -> "About Geomagic Design". 2) Click the "License Key Status" button. 3) Select "Virtual Dongle":<br />
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4) Click "Deactivation" from the Virtual Dongle functions. Select your license and click the grey arrow (lower right of box) to proceed. Once the license is deactivated online, it can be activated on the new target PC/Laptop/etc:<br />
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Geomagic Design users wishing to move their license offline, <em><strong>without</strong></em> use of an internet connection, may consider purchase of a <a href="https://www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=74" target="_blank">hardware <strong>USB dongle</strong> available from CADDIT here</a>.<br />
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