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News Release from: ProgeSoft | Subject: ProgeCAD 2008 Professional
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 21 September 2007
ProgeSOFT release progeSOFT Version of
IntelliCAD
progeCAD 2008 Professional released, reads and writes AutoCAD 2008 drawing files.
progeSOFT 2008 Professional can open, read, and allow you to edit drawings created with all versions of AutoCAD In addition, progeCAD 2008 Professional provides compatibility by providing an "AutoCAD Like" icon menu, AutoLISP compatibility, VBA, the same fonts, scripts, and a command list you are used to working with, at 1/10th the price
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 12 Jul 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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"progeSOFT has opened the world to AutoCAD 2008 drawings while easing the migration to a lower cost, AutoCAD compatible, CAD software package".
"We have provided a major step forward for IntelliCAD users." said Damiano Croci, progeSOFT s.a.s.
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ProgeCAD 2007 Professional now edits and saves AutoCAD 2007 drawings
progeCAD 2008 Professional allows you to use wipeout, hides lines in perspective views, and includes a new raster image engine with grips on raster entities and PNG Image support.
A new raster format is included; ECW (Enhanced Compression Wavelet), a format optimized for aerial and satellite imagery, and efficient at compressing very large images with fine, alternating contrast.
progeCAD 2008 Professional also supports the JPEG 2000 format.
The AutoCAD DWG 2008 support within progeCAD 2008 Professional will allow designers to lower their CAD software and training budget while still supporting the processes they are currently using.
CAD users can open the same drawings, run the same menus and commands, and get off the ground running by utilizing the compatibility of progeCAD 2007 Professional at 1/10th the price.
Other new features include:.
* e-transmit - Package the drawings and all support files for easy digital transmission to others.
* Advanced Reference Edit - Save As has the option of creating a copy of the reference inside the saved drawing.
* Software Updater - Software updates are automatically checked and proposed to the user for download.
* Find and Replace - Globally find and replace text and block attributes.
* Export 3D DWF - Export the 3D format of the popular web viewing format.
* Lock Layouts in Viewports - Lock the model space view or location while panning or zooming in paper space.
With hundreds of code fixes, progeCAD 2008 Professional is the most productive IntelliCAD ever, including fast layouts management, improved open and save file performance, improved print interface, improved XREF support, and support for new system variables in 2007/2008 DWG.
A new registration process allows you to easily transfer licenses between computers and makes the authorizing of progeCAD licenses seamless.
"This release breaks new ground by opening the AutoCAD 2008 format drawings to designers, drafters, engineers and architects".
"Companies now locked into their vendor's software have a choice, a choice to save thousands of dollars without affecting productivity" said Scott Hucke, President, progeSOFT North America.
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