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CAD Training Facility for progeCAD Users Opens in Australia

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

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progeSOFT Announces Two New eBooks by Ralph Grabowski Available for Free Download

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.

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progeCAD 2007 Professional used for design of High Earth Orbit Satellite

Portland, OR, USA – March 25, 2007 – ProgeSOFT North America (www.progesoft.us), in cooperation with ProgeSOFT s.a.s., Como, Italy, has coordinated the donation of progeCAD 2007 Professional CAD software to the AMSAT Eagle high earth orbit satellite project.

The Eagle is the next generation high earth orbit satellite under construction now by AMSAT North America. The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (as AMSAT is officially known, www.amsat.org) was first formed in the District of Columbia in 1969 as an educational organization. Its goal was to foster Amateur Radio’s participation in space research and communication. For over 38 years AMSAT groups in North America and elsewhere have played a key role in significantly advancing the state of the art in space science, space education, and space technology.

The new Eagle satellite (http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/satellites/satInfo.php?satID=75&retURL=satellites/futures.php), scheduled for launch in March, 2009, will provide many services and reliable communications to HAM radio operators on bands previously not available, and will build upon technology developed previously by AMSAT North America.

progeCAD 2007 Professional, the latest IntelliCAD software from progeSOFT, is being used to document and design the mechanical aspects of the Eagle Satellite. progeCAD 2007 Professional includes a library manager for discipline specific symbols, ACIS solid modeling, raster image support, rendering, and a unique set of tools that only ProgeSOFT offers. progeCAD software supports the DWG design file format, from version 2.5 through 2007, plus support for AutoCAD® menus, scripts, blocks, and AutoLISP®.

“We are proud to be selected by the AMSAT Eagle satellite project as their CAD system, and we are looking forward to the launch of the satellite in 2009.” said Scott Hucke, President, ProgeSOFT North America.

About ProgeSOFT North America

ProgeSOFT North America, (http://www.progesoft.us), is the North American distributor for progeSOFT IntelliCAD software and provides marketing, sales and support for North American ProgeSOFT resellers. Resellers of CAD software interested in reselling the progeSOFT line of software can find more information about this opportunity at our website.

About ProgeSOFT s.a.s.

progeSOFT, (http://www.progesoft.com), a founding member of the IntelliCAD Technology Consortium Board of Directors, has been specializing in CAD for the last 20 years and develops CAD products for the general, mechanical and architectural industries.

progeCAD and progeARC are either registered trademarks or trademarks of progeSOFT, in the USA and/or other countries. IntelliCAD and ArchT are either registered trademarks or trademarks 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

ProgeSOFT North America
12042 SE Sunnyside Rd.
PMB591
Clackamas, OR 97015
Email: press@progesoft.us
+1 503-715-1467

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progeSOFT Announces 2006 World Distribution Plan for progeCAD

After becoming one of most visible CAD suppliers in Italy and Europe, progeCAD is expanding their sales and support activity throughout the world

Como, IT (PRWEB) June 29, 2006 — ProgeSOFT plans include distributors in most of the major countries, and a large network of local dealers during 2006, able to provide CAD users with low-cost CAD software.

As DWG spreads as the leading CAD drawing format standard, the high price of DWG based software represents a limit for its adoption by all the various people involved in a project’s development within industry.

Individual designers, small business companies, and outsourcing suppliers have to deal with the problem of investment in CAD systems, and this sometimes encourages piracy behaviors. This opens a very good opportunity for legitimate licensing of a low cost alternative DWG CAD system, progeCAD 2006 Professional.

progeCAD has more than 50.000 users all over the world. As vendors in the CAD market push their users on an advanced 3D approach, many CAD users do not need the sophisticated 3D functions, or wish to pay the high costs associated with these types of tools. Their only requirement is real and stable DWG software to do their job and exchange drawings with others. For all these people, progeCAD is the right choice.

progeCAD is based on IntelliCAD 6 CAD engine, and is compatible with all main CAD systems thanks to DWG/DXF support, from version 2.5 to version 2006 (support for DWG 2007 is coming soon).

Besides supporting all of the IntelliCAD functionality, it has many unique features which can easily be used by designers, especially those users that use AutoCAD®.

progeCAD is also ready for customization, thanks to the free available Distribution Kit,dealers and distributors can put their name, logo, website address and buy now link on trial versions.

More information and sign up on : http://www.progesoft.com/distribution.asp

About ProgeSOFT:

progeSOFT target is to deliver highly reliable and powerful CAD solutions and services for an affordable price. We are focused on CAD environment for over 19 years and we are a world main CAD software provider. progeSOFT is partner with the world leading technology organizations to make the leap technology in our product. Our operational offices are located in Italy and US. progeSOFT it’s a member of ITC (IntelliCAD Technology Consortium) and serves also at the ITC executive committee board.

Contact Information:

Damiano Croci
progeSOFT www.progesoft.com 
Piazza Cavour,27
Como – Italy
Tel. +39031810806

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ProgeSOFT launches ProgeARC

Como, Italy – September 13, 2005-09

ProgeSOFT released  the new version of ArchT: ProgeARC.

ProgeARC is a complete 2D/3D parametric AEC software which
assists architects and designers in the drafting of civil and
industrial buildings, both in the drafting of the project’s tablets
and in the creation of abacuses relative to the architectural
components used.

“Why are architects and designers spending a lot of time for
a single project” said Dott. Dino Spatafora ProgeSOFT
Marketing Director “when they could use our technology
DRAW IT ONCE, saving their precious time?”. 

ProgeARC, now available as application for ProgeCAD 2006
Professional and for AutoCAD® 2000, 2000i, 2002, includes
all commands used for the creation of architectural elements
(walls, doors, windows, stairs, roofs, etc.) a library of
symbols of 4000 blocks and many procedures which can
facilitate the management of complete projects.

ProgeARC is the most flexible and yet the more powerful
software of its kind.Learning to use it is quick and it reduces
drawing times; its use will demonstrate that its performance
goes well beyond any expectation.

The key features of ProgeARC are:

– Format: Original DWG
– Compatibility with ProgeCAD 2006 Professional and
  AutoCAD® 2000,2000i,2002
– Possibility to work in 2D and 3D with no restrictions
– Creation of personalised reports
– Integrated 3D photorealistic render with automatic
  allocation of materials
– Navigation for textual and graphical data (blocks)
– Parametric creation of architectural elements (walls, doors,
  windows, stairs, roofs, etc.)
– Libraries with more than 4000 blocks
– Possibility to integrate estimate calculations

ProgeARC is available in two versions: Imperial (Works with
Inches standards) and International Imperial/Metrics (Works
with Inches and Metrics standards).

Bookmark the web site to download the Trial of ProgeARC:

http://www.progesoft.com/compra/index.asp?left=progearc&lang=eng