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progeCAD Architecture 2014: an advanced powerful BIM solution for parametric Architectural design

ProgeCAD is proud to unveil the new progeCAD Architecture 2014 version, the CAD software program incorporating the cutting edge BIM technology and fully compatible with AutoCAD®.
progeCAD Architecture 2014 is an ideal tool for advanced Architectural design offering the user a winning combination of general-purpose CAD features and sophisticated functionality of the Building Information Modelling system along with the incontestable advantage of the DWG environment. The program is now faster, more efficient and precise to create building models at the most competitive price.

IFC 2×3 file format import and export and multiple Viewport creation are for sure two of the most exciting novelties of the new progeCAD Architecture 2014 version that are to enhance the design process by adding greater flexibility. The support of the IFC file format, the standard object-based file format with a data model for better exchange of architectural projects, will contribute to full compatibility with other BIM applications such as Allplan®, Revit®, ArchiCAD®. The IFC format allows to import and export building data, including such complex objects as stairs and roofs, significantly reducing data loss. Creating multiple Viewports on one Layout with the possibility to separately handle visualization options will speed up the creation of unique views of a project and facilitate print layout management.

progeCAD Architecture 2014 is a 2D/3D DWG-native CAD software application, fully compatible with  AutoCAD® and other CAD programs supporting DWG/DXF/IFC file formats. 3D design with progeCAD Architecture is even faster and easier than 2D drawing in a generic CAD application such as AutoCAD® or progeCAD Professional. The program optimizes projects creation by making the building design phases easy and straightforward: from modelling to rendering, and up to interactive virtual tours of a model. Besides, progeCAD Architecture 2014 is compatible with the Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 operating systems supporting even the latest Windows 8.1 OS with significant engine performance improvement. The intuitive GUI is quite familiar as it includes all drawing and editing commands and tools of the generic industry standard CAD software. The 2014 version is also showcasing the following new features:

  • Single hided roofs of any shape defined by polylines
  • Render engine and material compatibility improvement
  • Print improvement with Plot options support
  • Insertion of X-Refs with Solid ACIS
  • Changes in the default values ​​of some parameters or commands to ensure compatibility with the latest AutoCAD® versions (like in Tolerances and MText)
  • Changes allowing plot preview and settings display even with no printer selected
  • Background colour support in MText (through the Property Panel)

Click here to watch a Video presentation of  the new features of progeCAD Architecture 2014.

Owing to the fact that progeCAD Architecture integrates the BIM technology, the user operates directly on a 3D model, that ensures the speed of execution and editing as well as great creative freedom during the process of modelling. It is possible to insert complex parametric objects (such as doors, windows, roofs, stairs, 2D/3D furnishing) directly in a 3D model observing their interaction and transformation in real time. Immediate visualization of all modifications in 2D and 3D dramatically saves up time and reduces errors when revising a project.

Alongside with the generic CAD features and architectural intelligent BIM components, progeCAD Architecture provides the tools typical of the advanced DWG environment, such as: ACIS 3D solid modelling, advanced rendering, animation creation, CTB and STB print files support, free 2D and 3D block libraries. The architectural design is further assisted through complete image management with high quality photorealistic rendering, 3D/4D smooth animation, as well as material maps and topographic components.

Damiano Croci, CEO for ProgeCAD, comments: “The release of progeCAD Architecture 2014 is an important milestone on the way to developing an architectural BIM program ever more complete, intuitive and easy-to-use, designed to increase your productivity and efficiency by reducing design time and allowing to minimize errors when preparing construction documentation.”

ProgeCAD invites everybody to test the new release by downloading a 30-day fully functional trial version of progeCAD Architecture 2014 here. For more information, please go to the official website and the YouTube Channel entirely dedicated to the program. Not to miss out on any update, visit our blogs and major social networks facebook, twitter and google+.

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The 40th UAP Annual Convention and CONEX 2014

ProgeCAD’s Partner in the Philippines, the Architechy company, is participating in the 40th UAP Annual Convention and CONEX 2014. The tradeshow will be held from April 10th to 13th in Pasay City at SMX Convention Center, the biggest convention and exhibition structure ever built in the Country. ProgeCAD Philippines is going to unveil the latest English version of progeCAD Professional 2014, the low-cost 2D/3D CAD software offering the AutoCAD® look-and-feel, DWG 2014, 3D PDF Export, PDF to DWG conversion and many other features.

The UAP National Convention represents the premier event of The United Architects of the Philippines (UAP), an integrated and accredited professional organization of architects. CONEX is a big showcase of products, materials, technologies and services. The organisation has made innovation and sustainability the group’s top agenda for this year’s Expo and it makes the event even more interesting than the previous editions. Thousands of architects and design professionals will convene for the occasion starting from tomorrow.
Inspired by last year’s successful participation, ProgeCAD Philippines is again joining this exhilarating event to present the new features and tools of its cost effective CAD product.

This tradeshow represents an ideal platform of inspiration and a place to share critical information on architecture and design. In fact, CONEX 2014 includes a rich calendar of seminars, film shows, meetings and presentations during the three-day event. The CONEX organisers expect many visitors, architects, designers, technical professionals to attend it and many exhibitors are ready to propose a big range of products, materials, solutions for building and construction that can capture interest and attention of the public.

The ProgeCAD team will be highly pleased to offer either the software basics or further insight into the software to any visitor to stand C225, so that they could familiarize themselves with the best AutoCAD® alternative in the CAD market.

For more information about the progeCAD software, please visit our websites www.progecad.com and  www.progecad.ph. To get in touch with the ProgeCAD office in the Philippines, please find their contact details at  www.progecad.ph/index.php/contact.

We invite you to follow this blog and our social pages on facebook, twitter  google+ to be updated on future initiatives.

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iCADMac 2014: the alternative CAD for the Mac OS X platform

ProgeCAD is proud to unveil the new version of iCADMac 2014, the real AutoCAD® alternative in the world of Apple®.

iCADMac, a 2D/3D DWG/DXF- native CAD for Mac OS X, offers an ideal solution for Apple® users who can avail themselves of a cutting-edge CAD technology at a competitive price for their everyday design tasks. The software provides full compatibility with DWG, the CAD standard format recognised officially worldwide, as well as a vast range of tools and features to enhance 2D design and 3D modelling.

The DWG file format ensures thorough compatibility with AutoCAD® files from Version 2.5 up to V.2014. Having a familiar look-and-feel and hence no learning curve for AutoCAD® users, iCADMac can serve as a perfect AutoCAD® replacement. Furthermore, the new 2014 version is compatible with Mavericks and better supports the Mac Os Mountain Lion features.

Drawings created with iCADMac can be displayed and edited on iPad™, iPhone® and iPod touch® in the DWG and PDF file formats.

iCADMac is the first CAD software for Mac exclusively enabling export from DWG to 3D PDF to obtain an interactive 3D model of a project, displayable and editable simply with Adobe Reader.
The PDF format facilitates sharing and revision of 3D models within a design team, among suppliers and customers.
iCADMac 2014 offers other advanced and exclusive functionality:

  • Convert from PDF to DWG
  • The  iCADLib module to manage block libraries with over 22.000 ready-to-use blocks
  • Free access to the Traceparts and Cadenas portals integrated in iCADLib

iCADMac’s other exclusive commands: LOFT, CLOUD, PACKANDGO, SMARTLEADER and Field. The LOFT command creates a new solid object or a surface by specifying a series of cross sections. The CLOUD command allows you to create revision clouds to indicate that certain areas of the drawing require or contain revisions. The PACKANDGO command creates a compressed file/package containing the current drawing and its dependent files, such as referenced images, referenced PDF files, font files and font mapping files, PrintStyle files and print configuration files. The SMARTLEADER command helps to draw leader lines that connect annotations to a drawing entity. The Field command adds fields to update visible information such as modification data, drawing name and author. The full list of the iCADMac 2014 features is available here.

Damiano Croci, CEO at ProgeCAD, comments: “iCADMac is the right tool to manage CAD projects in the Mac environment. The affordable price alongside with the provided quality functionality make our alternative product highly competitive compared to other CAD alternatives. Our company has always been striving to live up to expectations of its customers and to propose CAD solutions of the latest generation. The current version has actually been enhanced through implementation of such innovative and unique features as 3D PDF export. iCADMac is the only CAD software for Mac offering this feature”.

The progeCAD team has also thought of the necessities of its customers who make use of the latest innovative devices such as iPAD, iPhone and iPOD. DWG drawings can be edited on iCADMac and sent free to iPAD, on which the drawings are displayed in the protected and advanced PDF file format. In this way, iCADMac users will always have their drawings at hand, even when they are working on the site.

For more information about iCADMac 2014, please visit our website www.icadmac.com and download a 30-day fully functional trial version http://www.icadmac.com/download/. Moreover, you can gain a clear insight into the iCADMac 2014 potential by taking a look at the iCADMac video tutorials available on the official YouTube channel and be updated following the new iCADMac facebook page.

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ProgeCAD and SoliCAD s.r.o. at the International Engeneering Fair in Brno

ProgeCAD and SoliCAD s.r.o. kindly inform that during The International Engeneering Fair (MSV 2013) which takes place in Brno, Czech Republic from Monday, October 7th, 2013 until Friday, October 11th, 2013 will expose their exhibition stand.

The International Engineering Fair (MSV) is the leading industrial trade fair in Central Europe, which covers practically all areas of the engeneering industry and this year will focus on measuring, control, automation and regulation technology.

SoliCAD, a construction and development office as well as official distributor of progeCAD, will present at their stand no. 015, building P the latest CAD solutions to all fair attendees. Constructors, engeneers, any other industry professionals and anyone who has to do with DWG drawings or is willing to learn drawing will find the SoliCAD stand  worth their attention.  SoliCAD will take pleasure in offering either the software basics or further insight into the progeCAD product to any visitor at their stand so that they could acquaint themselves with the best AutoCAD alternative.

All visitors are welcome!



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International Building Fairs 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

ProgeCAD and SoliCAD s.r.o. invite you to the 18th International Building Fairs (ITB Brno 2013) which will take place in Brno, Czech Republic from Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013 until Friday, April 27th, 2013.

The 18th IBF covers practically all areas of the building industry: building construction and engineering services, building crafts and technologies, building materials and products as well as machinery construction. SoliCAD, a design office and official distributor for progeCAD, is setting up its stand at IBF to present  the latest CAD solutions to all fair attendees. Not only designers and architects and any other industry professional, but also anyone who has to do with DWG drawings or is willing to learn drafting will find the SoliCAD stand  worth their attention.  SoliCAD will take pleasure in offering either the software basics or further insight into the progeCAD product to any visitor at their stand so that they could acquaint themselves with the best AutoCAD alternative.

All visitors are welcome! You can receive a 50% discount of the entrance fee for the 18th ITB Exhibition.
For that , you just need to contact SoliCAD (info@solicad.com) and ask for an invitation card.