progeSOFT is supporting the humanitarian work of the Norwegian Refugeee Council, NRC, with licenses of the recently released progeCAD 2010 drawing software.

“Having a partner who understands and supports the work we are doing in countries with millions of displaced people and being able to use the professional drawing software progeCAD 2010 helping us to build better houses and schools is of great value to us. We and the beneficiaries of our work are very glad to all the support given by progeSOFT.” Martin Suvatne, Shelter Adviser, NRC.

progeSOFT believes in the importance of cooperate social responsibility in today’s global business. The state of the art software products produced can also help countries and people hit by conflict and crisis on their way to recovery. Today’s humanitarian organizations are professionally run using advanced technology and management in order to operate in very challenging environments. But with more than 45 million displaced people worldwide the needs are immense and every Euro spend on equipment and software is one Euro less spend on direct assistance. This is way progeSOFT is providing enough progeCAD 2010 licenses so that NRC can provide more adequate housing to people in need.

NRC is an independent, humanitarian non-governmental organization providing assistance, protection and durable solutions to refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide. With more than 2600 staff in around 20 countries in Africa, Asia, America and Europe it provides assistance on five core activities:
• Building of homes and schools
• Camp management and camp planning
• Distribution of food and non-food relief items
• Information, counseling and legal assistance
• Education in Emergencies

As of today progeCAD 2010 is NRC’s proficient tool for construction and rehabilitation programs in Burundi, the Democratic Republic Congo, East Timor, Georgia, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lebanon, Liberia, Somalia, Sudan, Uganda, Myanmar (Burma), the occupied Palestinian Territories and Pakistan.

Further information regarding the benefits of progeCAD 2010: http://www.progesoft.com/en/products

Further information on the Norwegian Refugeee Council:
http://www.nrc.no/

Como, Italy (PRWEB) February 8, 2010 — Architects, tradesmen, engineers, designers and drafters considering AutoCAD, Auto CAD LT, or IntelliCAD will be impressed with progeCAD 2010’s unique value proposition: AutoCAD 2010 software compatibility for under USD$400 with online support. Unlike most AutoCAD compatible CAD programs, progeCAD 2010 Professional goes far beyond mere DWG file read/write with dozens of in-depth AutoCAD-like features like gradient hatch pattern and orientation control, an upgraded “fly-out” properties palette, 3D Studio Max 3DS file export, advanced CTB and PDF layer support. Nevertheless, progeCAD’s most inviting feature continues to be its incredibly low price compared to AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT.
“progeCAD 2010 is a tool that helps designers use their PCs in the best and simplest way possible” explains Damiano Croci, progeSOFT Senior director, “Also thanks to Windows 7 and DWG 2010 support”.
More and more engineering and architectural drawings are being saved, archived and distributed on the Adobe PDF format due to its small size, portable secure nature, and free tools available to display with great accuracy the files produced. In recent years the format has been improved with the addition of support for layers within the files produced. ProgeCAD has in the past been able to not only print to PDF, but has the unique ability to import PDF files and convert those files to drawings fully editable from within progeCAD Professional. progeCAD 2010 has improved support for the more recent enhancements of Adobe PDF providing the ability to import, convert, and print to the multilayer PDF format. A designer can receive a PDF from a collaborating partner on a project and is able to import the drawing to progeCAD for editing and additions.

progeCAD 2009 offers powerful interface updates like right-mouse click context menus, improved speed and reliability. AutoCAD LT users should be especially interested in true ACIS 3D modeling, AutoLISP, VBA, and SDS (C++) program extensions - features not supported by AutoCAD LT. The release of progeCAD 2010 Professional will bring the addition of the ability to profile solid models allowing you to display 2d representations of your 3d models.

The Network version of progeCAD 2010 Professional features a new network license manager (NLM) which allows users to check out their licenses and take them with them keeping the software available to them until they return and release the license back to the NLM. This allows users to travel to and from work sites without losing the function of their network licenses while on the trip.

progeCAD’s compatibility with DWG 2010 and earlier drawings, easy-to-use, no learning curve, “AutoCAD Like” user interface, and wealth of features make progeCAD 2010 Professional a truly “professional” platform that is still unbelievably affordable - less than USD $400.00 suggested retail price. The release of progeCAD 2010 Professional comes at a time when just such an affordable, yet robust AutoCAD-compatible drawing program is really needed.

progeCAD 2010 Professional will be available in the following languages: English, German, Italian, Russian, French, Polish, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Serbian, Spanish

Current progeCAD users are reminded that they can upgrade to the latest version at a significant discount to the already-low price of the full version. progeSOFT has improved the progeCAD software registration and activation interface making licensing progeCAD 2010 simple and reliable. Network NLM, USB mobile, and corporate licensing options for the 2010 version are available.

Users are encouraged to download or buy progeCAD from the closest of over 220 local authorized progeSOFT resellers world wide. Refer to progeSOFT North America (http://www.progesoft.us) for local resellers in United States, Canada or Mexico. CADDIT ( http://www.caddit.net/ ) serves Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific. Others may refer to http://www.progesoft.com/en/list

Tuesday, 08 December 2009
 Sydney, Australia – CADDIT announced the opening of a permanent venue in Australia for progeCAD design training. Newcastle Computer Training will be hosting the first one-day class on Thursday, 28 January 2010. Special pricing for this basic class in CAD design should especially appeal to small businesses on the Australian East Coast.

progeCAD is a powerful tool for AutoCAD-compatible CAD drawing. progeCAD offers most of the same commands and DWG file format support, but at a much lower cost compared to AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT software. Recent years have also seen many customer-driven improvements in speed and flexibility. In 2009 progeCAD added in-place text editing, paper space sheet size display and 3D Google Earth model export. New buyers are now also enjoy a free upgrade to the 2010 version upon release.

“We are very happy to finally have a ‘permanent’ venue for customer training in a professional atmosphere, assisted by computing professionals”, remarked Mr. Ben Decker, DM CADDIT Australia. Plans are also slated for Australian classes in Alibre Design, PTC Pro/ENGINEER and T-FLEX CAD/CAM software from CADDIT.

Newcastle Computer Training is centrally located on Wood Street, Newcastle NSW not far from major highways and public transportation. A wide choice of accommodation is also available. All software, hardware and needed training materials will be provided on site.

Specific questions about next class content material are being answered by CADDIT on (02) 8777 5588. Registration for progeCAD Training 2010 can be completed by phoning (02) 4962 4040 or by ordering a “Class Registration Product” online at http://www.caddit.net/.

Newcastle Computer Training (formerly CADGRAPHICS) offers affordable training in comfortable surroundings at the mouth of Hunter Valley in Newcastle. The website is http://www.newcastlecomputertraining.com/ . Trevor Burndred has a Dip. Eng and Assoc. Dip. in Business (Microcomputers), has successfully run a Hunter Valley based computer company since 1993.

CADDIT is a regional CAD Solutions consulting company and distributor for affordable and high-end 2D, 3D, mechanical, civil and architectural design products, with head office in Liverpool, NSW Australia. The website is http://www.caddit.net/ .

For more information:

www.caddit.net/auto-cad/AutoCAD.php
www.newcastlecomputertraining.com/
www.caddit.net/store/index.php?main_page=contact_us
www.caddit.net/cad-cam-software/alibre.php

Portland, Oregon, USA – September 21, 2009 – iCADsales.com (http://www.icadsales.com) announced today the availability of the HVAC - Plumbing Design software solution called progeBILLD HVAC/Plumb, running on progeCAD 2009 Professional. The progeBILLD series is a lineup of progeADD-ons for building services, providing modules for Electrical, HVAC/Plumbing, and Mechanical/Structural. An Additional Module, progeBILLD Base, an Architectural application to allow the designer to easily populate their drawings with architectural elements such as walls, doors, windows, furniture symbols, etc. will be released soon. ProgeBILLD HVAC/PLUMB contains numerous libraries of standardized elements, conforming to DIN, EN, ISO and other standards. Ready-to-use objects and commands automate the creation of details, schematics, and multi-view drawings. Here is a small subset of some of the features of progeBILLD HVAC/Plumb… Design all kinds of installation types (HVAC, water-supply-and-sewage, medical, cooling installation, gas fittings and any technological installations in industry and architecture). You can create any kind of pipe as needed. Complete library of standard HVAC objects and symbols based on DIN, EN, ISO and national standards. You can also create customized objects. An import-function is available for objects of other providers. Drawing of isometric views with the ability to insert symbols in different views. Automatically transform all symbols (incl. user-symbols) to an isometric view Design installations with automatic insertion of suitable fittings. Automatically join pipes and air ducts. Automatically insert elbows, T-parts, reducers etc. Extended set of objects based on standards and catalogs of prestigious producers. A lot of 3D objects are available in the manufacturers library Numbering system and object description, specifying all technical data Automatically create legends and descriptions. Automatically create specifications with export possibility to PDF, XLS, XLM, CSV, HTML, RTF and more. iCADsales.com offers each module of the progeBILLD series as separate add-ons. Applications for Civil Survey, CNC CAM, and general productivity tools are also available. 30-day trial software including progeCAD 2009 Professional to power the progeADD-on applications is available on our website at http://www.icadsales.com/index.pl/Download

About iCADsales.com iCADSales.com (http://www.icadsales.com), the largest progeCAD reseller worldwide, offers progeCAD shipping with several different options including NLM Network, USB Mobile, and affordable Site Licensing. progeCAD Add-on products in land design, architecture and mechanical are also available. Download the Free Full 30 day trial versions of our software when you visit our website.

progeCAD is either a registered trademark or trademark of ProgeSOFT, in the USA and/or other countries. progeADD-on, progeBILLD, progeEARTH, progeOFFICE, progeTABLE, progeDATA, progeWORD are registered trademarks or trademarks of progeSOFT North America in the USA and/or other countries. IntelliCAD is a registered trademark or trademark of the IntelliCAD Technology Consortium in the USA and/or other countries. AutoCAD, and AutoLISP are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders . Contact Information iCADsales.com 12042 SE Sunnyside Rd. Suite 591 Clackamas, OR 97015 USA Email: info@icadsales.com 1-800-975-iCAD (4223)

Sept 1st, 2009 – The iCADsales.com Pick-a-Logo Contest, running from June 1st, 2009, through August 31st, 2009, has concluded with the awarding of progeCAD software to the winning contestant.
Along with the major re-design of our website we decided to freshen the look of our logo. Three designs were submitted by a graphic design artist and presented to the iCADsales.com website members. Throughout the summer the contestants voted on the logo they felt would best represent the iCADsales.com company, the progeCAD brand, and the great people who work here.
The results are in and the logo that won was a favorite of 37% of the participants. It features a representation of an eye, with the words CAD and sales in two complimentary modern font styles and colors. An example of the new logo is posted on the header of our website at www.icadsales.com.
It was a very close race however and the other two logos have no reason to hang heads and kick rocks, with the I-beam logo design pulling a 33% return, and the logo incorporating the Drafting Compass coming in with a respectable 30%. One respondent felt all were so good that we should incorporate each into a sort of “super logo”. We tried, seriously, but it just didn’t work for us.
The contest winner walks away with the progeCAD 2009 Professional USB version which will allow him to work on DWG drawings with an interface he has experienced before on multiple computers in multiple locations. He simply takes the dongle to the machine in question and plugs it in to authorize the use of the installed progeCAD program. In addition, he receives the $99.00 USD progeCAD Viewer DWG to allow him to view and mark up DWG drawing files and perform red line markups. The markups can be sent back into progeCAD to allow the full work flow typically utilized in a design office.
The total value of his winnings is near $700.00 USD and more importantly is the opportunity this provides him in continuing to improve his CAD skills and business. He said “I won a seat of ProgeCAD Pro 2009 USB edition!! Woot. Exactly what I need”. “I was just toying with Alibre, to see if it would suit my CAD needs, but it’s stumbling on the main set of DWGs that I will be working on this week. This settles it for me!”
Our short survey during the contest gave us a few good results to pass along. A little more than half of the respondents were those who downloaded our free 30-day trial software, 54% to 46%. A full 75% of the users responding had been using CAD for over 10 years. 4% of the respondents indicated that progeCAD was NOT a good replacement for AutoCAD… We conclude that the results of that question mean that 96% of the respondents taking our survey don’t work for Autodesk.
Our thanks to all who participated. We had such a good time running the contest you can bet we will be having another soon.

About iCADsales.com
iCADsales.com (www.icadsales.com the largest progeCAD reseller worldwide, offers progeCAD Professional shipping with several different options including NLM Network, USB Mobile, and affordable Site Licensing. For a lower cost solution look to progeCAD Standard, a solution offering AutoCAD type drafting and design for 1/4 the cost of AutoCAD LT. ICADsales.com also offers progeADD-ons, solutions for industry specific design tasks, running on progeCAD. The progeAPP products include ProgeEARTH for Surveyors and Civil Engineers, progeBILLD Building Services add-ons for Mechanical/Structural, HVAC/Plumbing, and Electrical, progeCAM for true “Art to Part” machining, and the progeOFFICE series, bi-directionally linking progeCAD objects to Microsoft office applications.
Download the Free Full 30 day trial versions of each product at http://www.icadsales.com/index.pl?id=3909 with no obligation or registration required.
progeCAD is either a registered trademark or trademark of progeSOFT, in the USA and/or other countries. ProgeEARTH, progeOFFICE, progeBILLD, progeAPP, and progeADD-on are either a registered trademarks or trademarks of progeSOFT North America, in the USA and/or other countries. IntelliCAD is a registered trademark or trademark of the IntelliCAD Technology Consortium in the USA and/or other countries. AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT and AutoLISP are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.

Contact Information

iCADsales.com
12042 SE Sunnyside Rd.
Suite 591
Clackamas, OR 97015
USA
Email: info@icadsales.com
800-975-iCAD (4223)

progeSOFT announces publication of new videos about progeCAD 2009 features, utilities and tricks on youtube.

Como, Italy (PRWEB) September 2, 2009 — Discover the news and features of progeCAD latest version, learn how to share information with Google Earth and publishing 3D models, understand the powerful of image management, understand how easily convert a PDF file in a CAD DWG and how to get a DWG file from a paper drawing

http://www.progesoft.com/en/media

Stay tuned on the YouTube progeSOFT Channel:

http://www.youtube.com/progesoft

About progeCAD:
progeCAD is a Professional, native DWG 2D/3D CAD AutoCADr compatible, supplied with Applications, Libraries and Services at a remarkably low cost.

progeCAD is a “try & buy” product which can therefore be tried with no limitations before being purchased. progeSOFT developed its high end CAD solution based on the IntelliCAD engine.

progeCAD 2009 Professional reads and writes DWG format from v. 2.5 to 2009. It provides Express Tools, ACIS solid modeling, photorealistic Rendering, PDF, DWF, JPG and o2c printing, PDF to DWG import, Raster Image features, Raster to Vector import, block libraries, Etrack, Polar Tracking, RedLine and Markup customization with VB, VBA, C++ and Lisp. It is offered in English, Simplified Chinese, Russian, German, Italian and Czech. progeCAD is the best choice in terms of performance and investment cost for companies, CAD designers and everyone who operates with CAD applications.

About progeSOFT:
progeSOFT Como, Italy has been specializing in CAD for the last 22 years and is an executive member of the IntelliCAD® Technology Consortium.

More information on http://www.progesoft.com

PORTLAND, OR, Aug 26, 2009 - iCADsales.com announced today the availability of an Electrical Design software solution called progeBILLD Electrics, running on progeCAD 2009 Professional.

The progeBILLD series is a lineup of progeADD-ons for building services, providing modules for Electrical, HVAC/Plumbing, and Mechanical/Structural. iCADsales.com expects to release the other progeBILLD modules within the next few weeks.

ProgeBILLD Electrics is a powerful application for designing lighting, low-tension, power plant, aerial, alarm and other electrical installations used in architectural plans and maps. It contains intelligent inserting and removing symbols, creating fittings and standard parts of installations and automatic generation of specifications.

progeBILLD Electrics Includes:

Designing power – driven installations (supplying, lighting), low – tension installations (telecommunications, fire-fighting, alarm and supervision, aerial and other) and installations like: automation of building and process, technological and logical installations.
You can create any kind of wire as needed.
Complete library of electric objects and symbols based on DIN, EN, ISO and other standards. You can also create customized objects and import objects of other providers.
Spacious libraries of devices and objects that come from standard and catalogs of prestigious producers.
Intelligent inserting symbols in lines or in group of lines and inserting symbols in line crossing. You can select symbols from the library or from a drawing and by using Multisymbols command you can insert many symbols at once.
A set of commands that automate creating electric schemas as well as design of installations for architectural plans and maps.
You can specify any line, symbol or objects and import your libraries into the program.
System of numbering and describing objects along with specifying any technical data.
Parametric objects (switchgears, module of equipment, lighting frames). You can specify any dimensions for these objects and you are not restricted by the current content of the program.
Joining cable trays or cable channels with insert of suitable fittings.
Drawing cable tray sequences.
Drawing system of busbars using elements of prestigious producers. Busbars can be drawn in 2D or 3D.
Automatically create legends and descriptions.
Automatically create specifications with export to PDF, XLS, XLM, CSV, HTML, RTF and more.
Availability

iCADsales.com offers each module of the progeBILLD series as separate add-ons or the bundle can be purchased as one. Applications for Civil Survey, CNC CAM, and general productivity tools are also available. 30-day trial software including progeCAD 2009 Professional to power the progeADD-on applications is available on our website at www.icadsales.com/index.pl/Download. 

About iCADsales.com

iCADSales.com, the largest progeCAD reseller worldwide, offers progeCAD shipping with several different options including NLM Network, USB Mobile, and affordable Site Licensing. progeCAD Add-on products in land design, architecture and mechanical are also available

Download the Free Full 30 day trial versions of each product at http://www.icadsales.com.

July 1st, 2009 - iCADsales is looking for a new logo along with our new website design. Can you help? Enter the Pick-a-Logo contest and tell us your favorite design for a chance to win FREE progeCAD!

Participants can enter the pick-a-Logo Contest on our website, www.icadsales.com, for a chance to win the progeCAD 2009 Professional USB version, and the progeCAD Viewer DWG, a complimentary View/Markup/Plot application that works along side progeCAD Professional. The winner will be picked by Random Drawing and announced in September, 2009. Registration on iCADsales.com is required to enter.

About iCADsales.com
iCADsales.com (www.icadsales.com), the largest progeCAD reseller worldwide, offers progeCAD Professional shipping with several different options including NLM Network, USB Mobile, and affordable Site Licensing. For a lower cost solution look to progeCAD Standard, a solution offering AutoCAD type drafting and design for 1/4 the cost of AutoCAD LT. ICADsales.com also offers progeADD-ons, solutions for industry specific design tasks, running on progeCAD. The progeAPP products include ProgeEARTH for Surveyors and Civil Engineers, progeCAM for true “Art to Part� machining, and the progeOFFICE series, bi-directionally linking progeCAD objects to Microsoft office applications.

Download the Free Full 30 day trial versions of each product at www.icadsales.com with no obligation or registration required.

progeCAD is either a registered trademark or trademark of progeSOFT, in the USA and/or other countries. ProgeEARTH, progeOFFICE, progeAPP, and progeADD-on are either a registered trademarks or trademarks of progeSOFT North America, in the USA and/or other countries. IntelliCAD is a registered trademark or trademark of the IntelliCAD Technology Consortium in the USA and/or other countries. AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT and AutoLISP are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.

Contact Information

iCADsales.com
12042 SE Sunnyside Rd.
Suite 591
Clackamas, OR 97015
USA
Email: info@icadsales.com
800-975-iCAD (4223)

progeSOFT in partnership with CADDIT and N.W.S. Germany announced the German translation release of progeCAD 2009 Professional CAD design software. Designers, engineers and architects accustomed to AutoCAD, Auto CAD LT or IntelliCAD can compare the cost-for-feature value free for 30 days.

Como, Italy (PRWEB) May 27, 2009 — Unlike most AutoCAD compatible CAD software, progeCAD 2009 far exceeds simple DWG file compatibility with special features like Google Earth export, PDF conversion, Quick-Dimensioning (”QDIM”) and even an updated spell checker. Now German users enjoy the convenience of using progeCAD design commands in native German language.

AutoCAD LT users will see familiar with features like paper space layout “print area visualization” and support for DIESEL expressions along with full DWG file compatibility - but at a fraction of the cost. progeCAD also supports true ACIS 3D model editing, AutoLISP and SDS program extensions - features not supported by most versions of AutoCAD LT. progeCAD’s extensive DWG block collection library and manager has been extended with more CAD symbols. progeCAD’s new “Advanced Data Extraction” wizard guides users in easily sharing block information with applications like Microsoft Excel. Other enhancements include new “one-click” text editing, an interactive “purge” command window and one-click entity grouping.

progeCAD Professional 2009 German includes eTransmit , eSnap-from, Asiatic font, ECW, O2C, SVG XML file support and basic raster-to-vector conversion software. progeCAD’s “Express Tools” CAD design pack, easy-to-use attribute editing and “Find and Replace” text and attribute search make “progeCAD Professional - German version” a truly “professional” platform that is quite affordable - less than 300 Euros.

The German Translation of progeCAD demonstrates a significant effort in quality over similar German design software. Great care was taken to use technical terminology which German CAD users would be familiar with. An additional, full German help file will be released to all users later this year. Network NLM, USB mobile and corporate licensing options for the 2009 German version are available as well.

progeCAD is now used successfully by thousands of companies around the world like Honda, Q8, ABB, Holcim, Indus Motor and Schneider Electric in industries like building design and architecture, machine and mechanical design, furniture and appliances, industrial layout and production planning and more. “progeCAD 2009 - German version” helps German innovation to continue, but at a price more appropriate to the current economic climate.

progeCAD German CAD software translation was supervised by progeSOFT, located near beautiful Lake Como in Italy. progeCAD in German is available from numerous authorized progeCAD distributors around the world including progeSOFT (www.progesoft.com , www.progecad-deutschland.com) and CADDIT .

A german language support forum for progeCAD is also available here

About progeSOFT:
progeSOFT Como, Italy has been specializing in CAD for the last 20 years and is an executive member of the IntelliCAD® Technology Consortium. They can be contacted via their website at www.progesoft.com

Como, Italy – April 20, 2009 - progeSOFT s.a.s., in cooperation with progeSOFT North America, has arranged special distribution rights for two new eBooks published by upFront.eZine Publishing. Both eBooks, Inside progeCAD 2009, and Tailoring progeCAD 2009, are available on progeSOFT s.a.s. (www.progesoft.com) and progeSOFT North America’s (www.progesoft.us) websites, as well as many of their valued reseller’s websites, for free download.Ralph Grabowski, the author of over 100 books and several hundred magazine articles about computer-aided design, publishes a free weekly email subscription based e-newsletter for CAD users called upFront.eZine, and writes a nearly daily news, tips, and commentary on the CAD industry weblog called WorldCAD Access, with nearly one million page-views in under four years.

Inside progeCAD 2009, a Tutorial for New Users, takes you step by step through a typical project teaching you each step of the way how to utilize the progeCAD product in a work environment. Sections include a guided tour, 101 tips, progeCAD for AutoCAD users, and teaches you how to setup a new drawing, placing text, creating symbols, adding dimensions, and other important topics.

Tailoring progeCAD 2009, a Guide to Customization, is a comprehensive tutorial on customizing and programming progeCAD 2009 including changing the user interface, programming in LISP, and more. It features dozens of tips, menu customization and setup of toolbars, custom linetypes, hatch patterns and fonts, with some exclusive topics not covered elsewhere.

About progeSOFT:
progeSOFT, executive and founding member of the IntelliCAD® Technology Consortium. has been developing CAD software for over 20 years. They can be contacted via their website at www.progesoft.com

About progeSOFT North America
progeSOFT North America (www.progesoft.us) distributes progeSOFT products through a reseller network in North America, and produces progeADD-on products running on progeCAD. See our website for a list of Authorized progeSOFT and progeADD-on Resellers.

ProgeCAD is either a registered trademark or a trademark of ProgeSOFT s.a.s. ProgeADD-on is either a registered trademark or trademark of ProgeSOFT North America. AutoCAD is a registered trademark or a trademark of Autodesk, Inc., in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.