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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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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

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iCADsales.com Releases ProgeCAM, Linking Design with CNC Machining

Portland, OR, USA, Jan 6, 2009, iCADsales.com (www.icadsales.com), in co-operation with progeSOFT North America, announces the release of ProgeCAM, CNC Machining Software linked to progeCAD Professional providing seamless ?Art to Part? manufacturing life cycle.

iCADsales.com is offering a free evaluation download of ProgeCAM 2008, developed by CADDIT, running in combination with ProgeCAD 2008 Professional, available without registration on our website.

progeCAM, includes both progeCAD Professional, the “AutoCAD Like” CAD software, and PartMaster CNC, powerful programming software for CNC mills, lathes or wire EDM machining. progeCAM offers machinists one integrated low-cost CAD CAM software bundle. You can choose from two different levels of machining, progeCAM Basic or progeCAM Professional:

progeCAM Basic is an affordable 2D design, milling and backplotting solution for small to medium shops and hobbyists. Suitable for table routers, gantry wood-working, table top milling and maintenance work, machines include Milling and Drilling machines, Engraving machines, Routers, Laser and Plasma cutters.
progeCAM Professional is capable of multi-axis milling, 3D back-plotting, DNC communications, lathe turning, and wire EDM. CNC & DNC tools ideal for wood working shops, metal and laser cutting for both domestic and industrial products, furniture manufacturing, OEM aftermarket automotive products, building maintenance and supply, electrical fittings, custom jig, test and fixture development and other manufacturing.

Both versions are linked from within the progeCAD Professional window allowing you to seamlessly prepare and transfer your drawing geometry from progeCAD into PartMaster for machining setup.

progeCAM eases the transition from designing your part in progeCAD to programming your machine for production. progeCAM offers a true low-cost design and manufacturing solution for every level of machinist, from the occasional hobby builder to the largest manufacturing plant.

About iCADSales.com
iCADSales.com, the largest progeCAD reseller located in North America, offers progeCAD, the ?AutoCAD Like? CAD software, and products which run on top of or in cooperation with progeCAD for many vertical markets. Users can evaluate progeCAD, the easy to use highly compatible CAD clone software retailing at a tenth the cost of AutoCAD, for 30 days free without obligation or restriction in use by visiting our website, www.icadsales.com.

About progeSOFT North America (http://www.progesoft.us)
progeSOFT North America distributes progeSOFT products to its reseller network in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. progeSOFT North America does not sell products or provide support directly to end users. See our website for a list of Resellers authorized to sell and support progeSOFT products.

About CADDIT Pty Ltd Australia
IntelliCAD progeCAD T-Flex CAD CAM and Dolphin CNC regional distributors, consultants and design engineers. Serving the Australian, New Zealand and regional AEC, MCAD, GIS and Drafting software requirements. Based in Sydney, Australia they specialize in low-cost, broad-spectrum design solutions and customization.

ProgeCAD is either a registered trademark or trademark of ProgeSOFT, in the USA and/or other countries. progeCAM is either a registered trademark or trademark of CADDIT Pty Ltd Australia in the USA and/or other countries. IntelliCAD is either a registered trademark or trademark 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

iCADsales.com
12042 SE Sunnyside Rd. Suite. 591
Clackamas, OR 97015
Email: info@icadsales.com
800-975-iCAD

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iCADsales.com offers free upgrade to progeCAD 2009

Portland, OR, USA — 8 October 2008 — iCADsales.com is offering anyone purchasing progeCAD 2008 after October 1st, 2008, a free upgrade to progeCAD 2009 upon its release.

Some of the features of progeCAD 2009 will include a new purge dialog, quick dimensioning, compatibility with AutoCAD 2009 DWG files, and export to Google Earth. Other major features will be announced upon the release of progeCAD 2009.

Current users of progeCAD 2008 Professional may upgrade to the new version for a small upgrade fee. progeSOFT gives its clients free upgrades to minor version changes without charging an upgrade fee for each new release. progeSOFT only charges an upgrade fee when changing major versions, such as moving from progeCAD 2008 to progeCAD 2009.

ICADsales.com also offers ProgeARCH, an architectural design software add-on,  progeEARTH, a civil survey design software add-on, and the ProgeCAD Viewer DWG, which allows viewing, markup, and printing of DWG files.

About progeCAD
progeCAD is CAD software highly compatible with industry standards, such as AutoCAD Drawings (DWG) v2.5 through 2009, “AutoCAD Like” menus and commands, SHX and TrueType fonts, AutoLISP, AutoCAD blocks, etc. progeCAD 2009 Professional offers near 10,000 blocks and symbols, 3D ACIS solid modeling, advanced rendering with materials, raster vector hybrid image editing and other tools specific to progeCAD. Sold at a fraction of the cost of most AutoCAD software, progeCAD Professional, powered by IntelliCAD, is a logical choice for drafters, designers, engineers, architects, anyone needing AutoCAD compatible software at 1/10th the cost of other CAD software. Industry specific applications are also available for architectural design (progeARCH), Civil Survey (progeEARTH) and AutoCAD drawing review, markup, and plotting (progeCAD Viewer DWG).

About iCADsales.com
iCADSales.com (http://www.icadsales.com) a progeSOFT IntelliCAD Authorized Reseller, provides a central location for IntelliCAD Computer Aided Design Software including free IntelliCAD evaluation downloads, support, forums, books, and sponsors a CAD Industry news aggregator.

progeCAD is either a registered trademark or trademark of progeSOFT, 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, 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: info@icadsales.com
800-975-iCAD