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Architectural CADD News by
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updated June
28, 2006
DataCAD
DataCAD LLC = http://www.datacad.com
Latest ver. : DataCAD 11.08.01
Web site : http://www.datacad.com
Online Forum : subscribe to DataCAD DBUG@world = http://world.std.com/~eshu/links.htm
Note from Architectural CADD : DataCAD is a 2D
production CADD program oriented towards architects and builders, as
well
a great easy 3D CADD modeler. It has external reference
files and file exchange with AutoCAD 14 to AutoCAD 2004 making it ideal
for small architectural
firms. DataCAD has the best support network of any architectural CADD
software.
New in DataCAD 11 :
New file format ".aec" instead of the ".dc5" used in the
last five versions over 9 years
Much better translator to and from AutoCAD
External Reference files
Very good rendering and visualization ability using project
viewer (uses o2c technology)
New symbol browser
Drop mesh easy 3D landform generator
Many improvements to 2D production drawing
DataCAD Team wins the 2001 Designers 3D CAD
Challenge
with Architectural CADD Systems !
The winning entry was presented Saturday March
2, 2002 at the Boston Society of Architects, where they not only
explaind
their design concept for the former World Trade Center site, and showed
what
they propose, but also describde how they did it.
Comments from Architectural CADD : DataCAD
is a favorite among architects,
and the architect user groups, both local and online, are the most
active
of any architectural CADD option. For 2D production
work, no CADD can beat DataCAD. DataCAD also has a very nice and
powerful 3D modeler, combined with an outstanding 3D rendering
ability. The 2D and 3D, though, are not integrally linked as with
some high end software such as ArchiCAD, Revit, or even Spirit. A
designer draws a plan, and then must also draw each elevation, line by
line, though DataCAD has many many tricks and macros to make that
drafting process easier. There are several techniques,
frequently shown at DataCAD user group meetings and in some online
tutorials, whereby a firm can develop both a 2D production set and a 3D
CADD model together, which makes it easier to develop the
project. The way DataCAD works is very very similar to
AutoCAD. How you use commands like move, copy, mirror, stretch,
erase, and how you use layers and symbols (blocks) makes DataCAD feel
like just an easier-to-learn, easier-to-use, but architecturally
oriented AutoCAD. The greatest thing in DataCAD are the thousands
of "macros" in the toolbox that will draw (or model in some cases)
thousands of things with a single click, such as stairs, elevators,
whole column grids, and so on.
For DataCAD 12, due in 2007, the software developers are working on
"smart walls" along with parametric doors, windows, and other
architectural objects. They are also working on transfering
External Reference files as AutoCAD xrefs.
Hot New News Items :
o2c 3D Object Technology = http://www.o2c.de
KnowledgeWorks = http://www.CourseFactory.com
--- tutorials on DataCAD 9 and DataCAD Plus
Advice, Training, and Symbol Libraries :
DataCAD Software Download Area = http://www.datacad.com/dcad/utildc.htm
CheapTricksWare = http://world.std.com/~eshu/cheap.htm
--- (Symbol Libraries, and Macros for DataCAD)
William Metropolis Architects = http://www.tiac.net/users/wmitrop/wma/wmahome.htm
----- Mike Smith's DataCAD Resources
James E. Horecka's Roundhouse = http://www.pe.net/~jhorecka
-------- DataCAD help
DataCAD DCAL Programmers = http://members.aol.com/jbaron3814/nphome.htm
UniQue Software = http://www.nxi.com/~billd/index.html
DCSprint, Touchup, Blocker and 3D Tools macros (by Bill DAmico)
cadshareware.com = http://www.cadshareware.com
------- Roof Builder Tools for AutoCAD 14/2000 30 day trial (DataCAD
version-
non-trial avail) = http://www.cadshareware.com
Nocturnal Programmin(c) = http://members.aol.com/jbaron3814/nphome.htm
--- (3rd party programs for DataCAD and DCAL)
DBUG (DataCAD Boston Users Group) --------------------- http://www.world.std.com/~eshu/dbug/dbuginfo.htm
Arcdraft America = http://www.arcdraft.com
----- Text fonts for DataCAD
Networth Computer Solutions DataCad Page = http://www.wolfenet.com/~networth
Cheap Tricks Newsletter for DataCAD Users = http://www.world.std.com/~eshu/cheap.htm
Cheap Tricks Ware = http://www.world.std.com/~eshu/ctw/ctw.htm
Architectural CADD Consultants = http://www.architecturalcadd.com
------ help on DataCAD, videos, tutorial CDs
Visual Reality Help = http://www.datacad.com/support/bulletin/RENDERIZE.htm
Dealers and Sources :
Tec Ed Concepts = http://www.tecedu.com
--- Educational School Versions of DataCAD
Wolfstein Architecture - Burlington, VT = http://www.together.net/~ewolfste/wa.htm
- Architect and Reseller/Trainer for DataCAD and ArchiCAD
CADvantage (Jeff Tagerman) Boston, MA ---- Reseller/Trainer
for
DataCAD
Processor Innovations Corp. Aberdeen, NJ = http://www.pi-at-work.com/cad
----- Reseller/Trainer for DataCAD
BAM Compugraphyx, Inc. Morristown, NJ = http://www.bamnet.com
--- Reseller/Trainer for DataCAD
Matt Peters' DataCAD User Development Page = http://www.wolfe.net/~networth
CAP CAD = http://www.capcad.com/capcad/distributors/flags.htm
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