progeCAD NEWS

News about progeCAD and progeCAD DWG software

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Home
  • CAD Partnerships
  • Events
  • ProgeSOFT for non-profits
  • ProgeSOFT Official website

May 31, 2021 by ProgeSOFT

Manage BIM models in progeCAD

Published on CAD Semplice a blog of Domenico IEVA

BIM models are becoming increasingly common among the files designers exchange in their work.
Not everyone is ready to acquire BIM yet, because either they fail to keep pace with update processes or they are designers whose field of action does not justify the investment in BIM Authoring software. For the latter, CAD products supporting this type of file represent a great asset…

This article will demonstrate us how progeCAD 2021 can handle BIM models also offering tools to generate 2D representations from these models, such as elevations and sections. Viewing the predefined tables and creating ad hoc sections and elevations, designers can easily realize how model geometry is organized.

Furthermore, you can determine which elements to display and which to hide  and that helps you reduce geometry complexity. So let’s see in detail: insertion, predefined views display, the creation of sections and elevations from a BIM model in progeCAD 2021.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: cad, ProgeCAD, progeCAD 2021, ProgeSOFT Tagged With: autocad, BIM, bricscad, cad 2d, cad 3d, CAD alternative, ProgeCAD, progesoft, zwcad

January 19, 2011 by ProgeSOFT

iCADMac Released: progeCAD Presents iCADMac®, the First Real AutoCAD® Alternative for the Apple® Mac OS X

progeCAD today announces the release of iCADMac®, the first real AutoCAD alternative for the Mac world. Being compatible with all Apple Macs based on Intel (Apple® Mac® Pro MacBook® Pro; iMac®; Mac® mini; MacBook Air®; MacBook®), it represents the ideal solution for those who have been resolute in their decision to fully abandon the PC world but has been kept back till now by the necessity to work with DWG files.

Como (Italy), January 19, 2011 After more than 10 years of success on the Windows® platform with progeCAD Professional, a DWG-native CAD that brought a drastic change in the way of looking at CAD software investments, progeCAD now introduces its iCADMac, a 2D/3D DWG-native CAD for MAC compatible with AutoCAD® versions 2.5 – 2011.

In addition to basic features and commands for creation and editing of drawings, iCADMac offers gradient hatches, property bar, PDF import/export with layer support, polygonal Viewports and many others.

With a standard interface familiar to all AutoCAD® or progeCAD® users, there is almost no learning curve to get started with the iCADMac software.

iCADMac DWG drawings can be exported to iPad™, iPhone®, iPod touch®

Architects, engineers and designers often find it convenient to save, archive or distribute their drawing files in the PDF format thanks to its small dimensions and reliability alongside with its numerous functions ensuring an accurate and precise visualization of produced drawing files.

With the PDF format recent enhancement, a PDF can preserve now layers in the converted document when an original drawing file contains layers in its structure.

iCADMac allows to import, convert in DWG, and print drawings in the multilayer PDF format.

“iCADMac is a product that has been expected by millions of MAC users all over the world“, says Damiano Croci, Sales Director, “Till this moment it has been just a dream to manage all stages of design without leaving the MAC environment.”

The trial version (a 30-day trial without any limits in functionality) is available on the website http://www.icadmac.com

progeCAD is a software house with 20 years of experience in development and distribution of CAD (Computer Aided Design) software.

Filed Under: ProgeCAD Tagged With: aplle, autocad, bricscad, cad, dwg, intellicad, mac, os x, ProgeCAD, zwcad

November 23, 2010 by ProgeSOFT

The Discovery Channel Telescope at Lowell Observatory designed with progeCAD

See the pictures of Discovery Channel Telescope designed with progeCAD

Como, Italy 11/22/2010, from the collaboration between Lowell Observatory, the largest private, non-profit astronomical research institution in the United States, and Discovery Communications Inc. is accomplished the $44 Million Discovery Channel Research Telescope designed with progeCAD.

The DCT is a 14 ft research class telescope situated at an elevation of 7,800 feet atop an ancient cinder cone approximately 40 miles southeast of Flagstaff, Arizona at a site called Happy Jack. It will significantly advance Lowell’s capabilities in astronomical research and just important, the partnership with Discovery Communications, whose current operations include 29 global networks in over 180 countries, will bring the fascinating world of astronomical science and education to more than 1.6 billion people every day.
Construction of the DCT began in 2005 with completion and early science operations expected in 2012.
At this phase of the project, DCT engineers, technicians, and contractors are engaged in detailed design work that demands the use of powerful and reliable CAD software tools.
After evaluating various CAD software options with respect to performance, price, custom features, and technical support, progeCAD 2010 Professional was judged  the best choice.
DCT engineering and technical staff confirms that progeCAD Professional delivers highly reliable and robust performance thus improving the ease and speed of design work.
progeCAD United States, an Authorized Distributor of progeSOFT products, has been working with the observatory since 2005 to deliver continual upgrades ensuring the Discovery Channel Telescope designers had the most current progeCAD technology.
Finally, progeSOFT’s proven commitment to supporting educational institutions such as Lowell Observatory yields additional value and confidence in our choice of progeCAD.
Lowell Observatory expects to continue using progeCAD Professional to support long term operations of the Discovery Channel Telescope. New instrumentation, system modifications, and electro-mechanical improvements are all likely to be developed in part via progeSOFT product solutions.

“We are greatly pleased that such a prestigious institution like Lowell Observatory chose our  software and we are proud to have made our contribution to realization of  this  important project, the Discovery Channel Telescope” announced Damiano Croci, progeCAD sales director “We express our particular appreciation to progeCAD US for support and assistance offered to the Lowell observatory staff in making their choice of technologies to implement.”

progeCAD is a Professional, native DWG 2D/3D CAD, supplied with Applications, Libraries and Services at a remarkably low cost.  progeCAD enterprise, executive and founding member of the IntelliCAD® Technology Consortium has been developing CAD software for over 23 years.

Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world’s number one nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.5 billion cumulative subscribers in over 180 countries.

Lowell Observatory, founded in 1894, is one of the oldest observatories in the United States. It hosts 70,000 visitors per year and operates several important astronomical researches. Lowell Observatory’s astronomers conduct research on a wide range of solar system and astrophysical topics. In addition they design and build custom instrumentation for use on Lowell’s telescopes, such as Discovery Channel Telescope in partnership with Discovery Communications Inc.

Filed Under: ProgeCAD Tagged With: autocad, bricscad, cad, discovery channel, intellicad, lovell, ProgeCAD, telescope, zwcad

May 26, 2009 by ProgeSOFT

progeCAD German Version Offers Improved AutoCAD Compatibility

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

Filed Under: ProgeCAD Tagged With: autocad, bricscad, cad, caddit, dwg, german, intellicad, ProgeCAD, progesoft, zwcad

April 20, 2009 by ProgeSOFT

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.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: autocad, bricscad, cad, dwg, dxf, eBooks, Grabowski, intellicad, ProgeCAD, Ralph, zwcad

  • 1
  • 2
  • Next Page »

Want to receive our newsletter?

Try progeCAD now

A free 30-day trial version of progeCAD 2018 Professional is available here.

progeCAD Videos

progeCAD 2018 Professional:
Video YouTube

Features and tools:
Video YouTube

Recent Posts

  • progeCAD at ARCHIDEX July 11, 2022
  • progeCAD 2022 on the brand-new engine speeds up drawing and editing in DWG December 15, 2021
  • Manage BIM models in progeCAD May 31, 2021
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • ProgeSOFT Official Website
  • Contacts

Copyright © 2023 · Generate Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in