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progeSOFT Announces Discounts on Upgrades to progeCAD 2009

Como, Italy – April 2, 2009 – The exciting new progeCAD 2009 software has been released and in celebration we are offering deep discounts on upgrades from older versions.

Between March 25th and May 15th 2009, we will be offering a 15% discount on upgrades to progeCAD 2009 for all 2008 and earlier versions of progeCAD. In addition, any CAD software is eligible for competitive upgrade for a fair price, including IntelliCAD 4+, Vectorworks 10+, AutoCAD 2000+, AutoCAD LT 2002+, Autodesk Actrix, Microstation 2002+, TurboCAD Professional 11+, DataCAD 2002+, ArchiCAD 2002+ and others….
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.
The wealth of features and the uncanny resemblance to AutoCAD in progeCAD 2009 Professional will allow engineers, architects, designers and drafters to lower their CAD software and training budgets while still supporting the processes they are currently using. CAD users can open the same drawings, run the same menus and commands, with an almost non-existent learning curve by utilizing the compatibility of progeCAD 2009 Professional at 1/10th the price of AutoCAD.
Users are encouraged to upgrade to progeCAD 2009 from one of the over 120 local authorized progeSOFT resellers world wide. Refer to progeSOFT North America ( www.progesoft.us ) for local resellers in United States, Canada or Mexico. CADDIT ( www.caddit.net ) serves Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific. Others may refer to http://www.progesoft.com/?page=shop_listino .
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

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progeCAD 2009 Standard Released by iCADsales.com

Portland, OR, USA – March 20, 2009 – iCADsales.com (www.icadsales.com) announced today the release of their lower cost alternative for editing AutoCAD 2009 and earlier version drawings. progeCAD 2009 Standard progeCAD offers native DWG editing and most commands found in the full version of AutoCAD, including their own AutoLISP interpreter, missing in AutoCAD LT.

progeCAD 2009 Standard natively reads and writes DWG 2009 drawings allowing 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 2009 Standard, retail price $299 USD, about one quarter the price of AutoCAD LT, and 1/10th the price of AutoCAD.

progeCAD 2009 Standard just offers more for less. In a straight head to head comparison between progeCAD and AutoCAD LT, many powerful routines that will increase productivity and quality of your design drawings are missing from the higher cost AutoCAD LT, yet come with the more capable progeCAD Standard.  Features such as rendering, visual menu customization, ActiveX, including in-place editing of embedded objects, a script recorder, the Solutions Development System (SDS), a C++ Application Programming Interface, and AutoLISP, allowing you to run literally thousands of different automation routines easily located on the World Wide Web for now or very low cost.

progeCAD 2009 Standard has an interface closely matching what AutoCAD designers are used to using. An “AutoCAD like” icon and text menu, UCS for working in 3D, layouts to easily visualize what your model will look like on paper, even the layout of toolbars and the command line are designed to minimize the impact of migrating to a new CAD system. Those that have used AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT before should have little or no learning curve with progeCAD 2009.

progeCAD also comes in a Professional version including such features as photo realistic rendering, ACIS 3d Solids, Raster Vector Hybrid Editing, VBA, over 11,000 blocks organized by a customizable block manager, Google Earth Import and Export, and other important features.

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: press@icadsales.com
800-975-iCAD (4223)

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ID³ Solutions, Electrical CAD Specialist, Joins the progeSOFT North America Authorized Reseller Network

St. Catharine’s, Ontario, Canada – February 12, 2009 – Scott Hucke, President of progeSOFT North America, (www.progesoft.us), and Michael Galenkamp, Owner and Founder of ID³ Solutions, (www.id3solutions.ca), have signed a progeSOFT North America Authorized Reseller agreement, allowing ID³ Solutions to become an authorized reseller of progeSOFT software and progeADD-on Modules in Canada.

progeSOFT North America is the North American distributor of progeCAD Professional and progeCAD Standard Computer Aided Design software, progeCAD Viewer DWG,  capable of  reviewing and marking up AutoCAD DWG drawings, and producer of vertical industry specific progeADD-on modules running with progeCAD 2009 Professional.

progeCAD, a CAD software highly compatible with industry standards, such as AutoCAD Drawings (DWG) v2.5 through v2009, “AutoCAD Like” menus and commands, SHX and TrueType fonts, AutoLISP, hatch patterns, linetypes, etc., has little or no learning curve for AutoCAD users, and is priced at 1/10th the cost of AutoCAD.

progeSOFT North America also offers add-on modules for many vertical industries and markets running on progeCAD Professional:

– progeEARTH is a Complete Civil Survey Software package.
– progeCAM Basic is an affordable entry-level 2D mini milling software bundle for CNC manufacturing.
– progeCAM Professional is an affordable Milling, Lathe and/or Wire EDM CNC software bundle for CNC manufacturing.
– progeTABLE, the first in a series of products planned for linking progeCAD to Microsoft Office applications, imports Excel Spreadsheets into progeCAD as tables, keeping the data synchronized between the two applications.

About ID³ Solutions
ID³ Solutions (www.id3solutions.ca) is a reseller and sales representative of several CAD products, specializing in electrical solutions.  ID³ is involved in Design, Drawing and Deployment of electrical CAD products: sales, training, implementation support, and design services involving electrical control systems and schematics.

About progeSOFT North America
progeSOFT North America (www.progesoft.us) distributes progeSOFT products to North American progeSOFT resellers, and produces industry specific add-ons for progeCAD, distributed internationally. Potential Resellers can find more information on their website about joining the growing list of Authorized progeSOFT Resellers.

Contact Information
ID³ Solutions
31 Kilkenny Drive
St. Catharine’s
Ontario Canada
L2N 6E4
Telephone: 905 380 9143
E-mail:info@id3solutions.ca

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progeTABLE,The First Module of the progeOFFICE Series, Has Been Released

Portland, OR, USA – February 5, 2009 – iCADsales.com announced today the release of the first of a series of modules in the progeOFFICE line, tailored to link progeCAD 2009 Professional with Microsoft Office applications

progeTABLE uses Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to create tables within progeCAD, allowing a designer to import a spreadsheet into progeCAD as a table within the drawing. The data within the table can then be edited in either progeCAD 2009 Professional, or within Microsoft Excel. The information is automatically synced keeping both the table in the drawing and the spreadsheet up to date with the latest information.

Some features of progeTABLE include:

– Import progeTABLE border/text on specified progeCAD layers.
– Full control of font type/style/size/color in progeCAD/Excel.
– Support for Border style (double-line, dashed line, diagonal, etc)
– Vertical/Wrap text, merged cells, center across selection.
– All elements of the imported table are progeCAD Entities.

progeTABLE is Ideal for:

– Panel Schedules
– Equipment Schedules
– Room Finish Schedules
– Door and Window Schedules
– Bills of Materials (BOM)
– Parts lists
– Notes

The progeOFFICE line of products will eventually include three additional solutions. progeWORD for Microsoft Word, progeDATABASE for Microsoft Access, and progeFIELD for linking Excel spreadsheet fields to text or dimensions, will be geared towards ensuring bi-directional data integrity between progeCAD and Microsoft Office.

About iCADsales.com
iCADSales.com, the largest progeSOFT reseller in North America, offers progeCAD, the “AutoCAD Like” CAD software, and industry specific products running on progeCAD. Users can evaluate progeCAD, the highly compatible AutoCAD clone software costing 1/10th the price of AutoCAD, for 30 days free without obligation or restriction by visiting our website, www.icadsales.com.

ProgeCAD is either a registered trademark or a trademark of ProgeSOFT s.a.s. progeOFFICE, progeTABLE, progeWORD, progeDATABASE, and progeFIELD are either  registered trademarks or trademarks 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.

Contact Information

iCADsales.com
12042 SE Sunnyside Rd. #591
Clackamas, OR 97015
Email: info@icadsales.com
1-800-975-iCAD (4223)

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Win a free copy of progeCAD professional!

To celebrate the launch of progeCAD 2009, UK reseller Draughtmark are offering the chance to win a free single user license of progeCAD pro.  The competition is free to enter and open to UK residents.  Closing date 1st March 2009.
To take part, you will need a copy of progeCAD software, which is freely available to download from the progecad.co.uk website.  The fully functional 30 day trials are an excellent introduction to the range of features available in this astonishingly good value professional CAD software.
For full details of the competition, visit www.progecad.co.uk
Draughtmark Limited offer CAD services, software and systems in the UK. Tel: 02380 842100