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December 11, 2009 by ProgeSOFT

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

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

September 10, 2008 by ProgeSOFT

FREE eBOOK for Migrating Board Drafting and Hand Sketch Designs to CAD

Are you an engineer, draftsman, architect, landscape artist, surveryor,sheet metal wood or plastics designer that does all drawings using a t-square and triangle? Are you thinking about using CAD but worried about the cost involved? CADDIT is happy to release a new, complete free eBook entitled "CADDIT Guide: From Board Drafting and Hand Sketch Designs to CAD" to answer these questions and more. Even if you are a CAD designer with several years experience, the reference information given in this free publication is well worth having. This free eBook is available now from http://www.caddit.net/auto-cad/AutoCAD.php and discussion is offered on the CADDIT forum .

This eBook includes the first section of a CAD tutorial that demonstrates opening and editing AutoCAD files without AutoCAD software, using progeCAD Professional CAD software. More information about progeCAD is at CADDIT’s Store

April 1, 2008 by ProgeSOFT

progeCAM 2008 CAD CAM CNC Software Released by CADDIT.net

Sydney Australia, March 25 2008 – CADDIT announced the world-wide release of their newest IntelliCAD integration project, progeCAM CNC 2008. progeCAM bundles two key long-standing packages: progeCAD 2008 Standard and Dolphin PartMaster CNC. Engineers move from CAD to CAM using a special IntelliCAD module from CADDIT that seamlessly combines the two powerful applications at one special price.

progeCAM is one complete software bundle for taking ideas from concept sketch to design, detailed drafting and final part CNC manufacturing. progeCAM seamlessly integrates two robust technologies, Dolphin PartMaster CNC and progeSOFT IntelliCAD. An integration module callable from within progeCAD’s design interface allows users to select geometry and then choose whether that geometry requires preprocessing within CAM space before finally post processing the G-Code from PartMaster CAM required for actually cutting your design.

progeCAM comes in two major versions with several additional options. progeCAM Basic is an affordable entry-level 2D mini milling package suitable for hobby CNC, table routers, woodworking and more. Serious manufacturers should try progeCAM Professional. progeCAM Professional offers four options: Mill, Lathe, Wire EDM or all three together. It offers maximum flexibility with 3D back plotting, toolpath macros, DNC functionality, custom post processors and other enhancements for machinists. All versions are stand alone solutions that do not require additional software. progeCAM Professional will only be available in Australia, New Zealand and surrounding region.

Many businesses require a low cost design solution that is fast, flexible and easy to use. progeCAM is ideal for wood working shops, metal and laser cutting for both domestic and industrial products. Some of these include furniture, OEM aftermarket automotive products, building maintenance and supply, electrical fittings, custom jig, test and fixture development and other custom manufacturing requirements.

Because progeCAM includes progeCAD, users also have complete AutoCAD® style drafting functionality and DWG 2008 compatibility with other modern CAD systems. This also allows users to take direct advantage of the millions of free downloadable AutoCAD® blocks for use in their CNC designs at a fraction of the normal cost. progeCAM couples as a documentation system with full ISO, DIN and ANSI drafting supporting XREFs and Microsoft OLE document embedding. progeCAM offers a free 30 day trial download on the progeCAM website.

All progeCAM users can choose additional options such as DNC Communications, Upgrades and support. progeCAM users truly enjoy the best of both worlds at minimal software cost: robust AutoCAD® DWG 2008 interface with industrial strength CNC software. progeCAM saves machinists’ time by seamlessly linking the CAD and CAM aspects into one. progeCAM is available worldwide from CADDIT.net ( http://www.caddit.net ) and their certified resellers.

May 11, 2007 by ProgeSOFT

progeSOFT Donates progeCAD 2007 Pro to Tri-State University

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 7, 2007 – progeSOFT North America (www.progesoft.us), in cooperation with progeSOFT s.a.s., Como, Italy, is coordinating the donation of progeCAD 2007 Professional CAD software to the Tri-State University in Angola, Indiana.

Tri-State University, with approximately 1450 students, was founded in 1884. TSU offers civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering degrees.

Their Allen School of Engineering & Technology will use progeCAD to educate their students in the fields of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Computer Aided Drafting and Design Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

progeCAD 2007 Professional, the latest IntelliCAD software from progeSOFT, 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.

Public and private schools, colleges, technical schools, etc. may apply for free educational copies of progeCAD 2007 Professional for their classrooms at www.progesoft.us. Since its inception, the progeSOFT North America “Free for Schools” program has donated to over 100 schools, colleges, and technical institutions in North America.

About progeSOFT North America

progeSOFT North America, (http://www.progesoft.us), is the North American office for progeSOFT IntelliCAD software and provides marketing, sales and support for North American progeSOFT resellers.

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.