Architectural CADD News by Software |
Last Updated : July 28, 2001
PocketCAD
Arc Second = http://www.ArcSecond.com
Latest version : PocketCAD 4.0
Web Site : http://www.ArcSecond.com
Note from Architectural CADD : PocketCAD is a full CADD program that runs on handheld PDA devices that run the flavor of Microsoft Windows called PocketPC (competitor to the PalmOS) that runs on HP Jornada, Compaq iPaq, and many more. You merely drag and drop an AutoCAD 2000 type file into a folder on your desktop system, sync with the PDA and you can then view, and work on the drawing on the PDA.
Comments from Architectural CADD : Of all the handheld PDA type options - mini-PDF viewers, the Autodesk OnSite View viewer, and so on, PocketCAD is the most elegant, and powerful. It really is a mini (albeit mini-mini) CADD, where you can add, copy, move, erase lines and so on. It is tough though to try to Start a new drawing, as setting scales and grids is challenging, and, the common AutoCAD technique of Polyline-Offset-Trim to show walls, doors, windows is not an option, as there is no offset. Thus it is better at somewhat minor editing of existing drawings on a job site. Compared to the OnSite View by Autodesk, which does indeed have an adapter for the ObjectEnabler so that Autodesk ArchitecturalDesktop drawings will be visible, though all only for viewing and redlining, PocketCAD will usually be a better choice. If and when larger fold-out type architect-PDAs someday become available, PocketCAD could seriously take off.
June 4, 2001 from Arc Second :
Arc Second's PocketCAD PRO 4.0 Now Available
New Version Incorporates Improved Performance and Requested Features
DULLES, Virginia-June 4, 2001 Arc Second, Inc., the leading provider of mobile CAD software solutions, today announced general availability of PocketCAD PRO 4.0. PocketCAD 4.0 includes all of the powerful features of PocketCAD 3.0 as well as enhancements that improve performance and new functionality. PocketCAD, designed for Windows® powered mobile devices, offers mobile professionals a comprehensive solution for creating, viewing, and editing design drawings at the job site reducing the need to bring paper blueprints into the field. PocketCAD products will be featured in the Microsoft Partner Pavilion at PC Expo in New York June 26-28.
"With programmability, new file merge and transfer technology, and printing capabilities, PocketCAD is clearly the most comprehensive mobile CAD application available to the industry today," said Edward Barrientos, Arc Second's president and chief executive officer.
Powered with AutoDesk technology, PocketCAD 4.0 reads and writes DWG and DXF(tm) files and is compatible with nearly all desktop CAD software packages, including AutoCAD® Release 12 through 2000i.
PocketCAD 4.0 is available online as a download for $199 at www.PocketCAD.com and through an international reseller channel. Current customers can upgrade for $59. More information can be found at http://www.PocketCAD.com.
PocketCAD® is fully functional CAD software for mobile professionals.
PocketCAD's comprehensive feature set making data creation, collection, viewing, drawing, redlining and modification simple, easy and effective. PocketCAD PRO is compatible with any Windows powered mobile device, such as the Pocket PC.
Tue, 24 Jul 2001
New DWFView from PocketCAD
Get the scoop on the latest PocketCAD news from Arc Second. Check out our Press Release announcing the new DWFView Addin for PocketCAD 4.0.
http://www.pocketcad.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=ShowPressRelease&PageId=29
contact: Meg Von Runnen <MegV@ArcSecond.com>
Arc Second
703-435-5400 x246