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iCADsales Ships progeBILLD Electrics for Electrical Design

PORTLAND, OR, Aug 26, 2009 – iCADsales.com announced today the availability of an Electrical Design software solution called progeBILLD Electrics, running on progeCAD 2009 Professional.

The progeBILLD series is a lineup of progeADD-ons for building services, providing modules for Electrical, HVAC/Plumbing, and Mechanical/Structural. iCADsales.com expects to release the other progeBILLD modules within the next few weeks.

ProgeBILLD Electrics is a powerful application for designing lighting, low-tension, power plant, aerial, alarm and other electrical installations used in architectural plans and maps. It contains intelligent inserting and removing symbols, creating fittings and standard parts of installations and automatic generation of specifications.

progeBILLD Electrics Includes:

Designing power – driven installations (supplying, lighting), low – tension installations (telecommunications, fire-fighting, alarm and supervision, aerial and other) and installations like: automation of building and process, technological and logical installations.
You can create any kind of wire as needed.
Complete library of electric objects and symbols based on DIN, EN, ISO and other standards. You can also create customized objects and import objects of other providers.
Spacious libraries of devices and objects that come from standard and catalogs of prestigious producers.
Intelligent inserting symbols in lines or in group of lines and inserting symbols in line crossing. You can select symbols from the library or from a drawing and by using Multisymbols command you can insert many symbols at once.
A set of commands that automate creating electric schemas as well as design of installations for architectural plans and maps.
You can specify any line, symbol or objects and import your libraries into the program.
System of numbering and describing objects along with specifying any technical data.
Parametric objects (switchgears, module of equipment, lighting frames). You can specify any dimensions for these objects and you are not restricted by the current content of the program.
Joining cable trays or cable channels with insert of suitable fittings.
Drawing cable tray sequences.
Drawing system of busbars using elements of prestigious producers. Busbars can be drawn in 2D or 3D.
Automatically create legends and descriptions.
Automatically create specifications with export to PDF, XLS, XLM, CSV, HTML, RTF and more.
Availability

iCADsales.com offers each module of the progeBILLD series as separate add-ons or the bundle can be purchased as one. Applications for Civil Survey, CNC CAM, and general productivity tools are also available. 30-day trial software including progeCAD 2009 Professional to power the progeADD-on applications is available on our website at www.icadsales.com/index.pl/Download. 

About iCADsales.com

iCADSales.com, the largest progeCAD reseller worldwide, offers progeCAD shipping with several different options including NLM Network, USB Mobile, and affordable Site Licensing. progeCAD Add-on products in land design, architecture and mechanical are also available

Download the Free Full 30 day trial versions of each product at http://www.icadsales.com.

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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

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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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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.

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