NOVATO, Calif., April 2, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- IMSI/Design(tm), the developer of the #1 best-selling CAD in retail, announced today the availability of TurboCAD(r) Deluxe Version 15.
"TurboCAD Deluxe is the recognized leader in CAD for home professionals and hobbyists," stated Bob Mayer, COO of IMSI/Design. "We're proud that we're offering an incredibly powerful CAD in such an affordable, easy-to-use package. TurboCAD Deluxe goes way beyond the current state of consumer CAD."
2D Drafting, 3D Modeling, and UI improvements include:
-- New Support of Table Object. Used with the new Bill of Materials
feature. Table objects are AutoCAD(r) compatible.
-- New Rotated Box 3D Object. Draw a box at any angle on the active
Workplane.
-- New Mode in Edit Dragger -- Edit Segment. Improved editing of
walls, slabs and bulge polylines (zero width polylines).
-- New Photorealistic Materials. Over 300 new Materials have been
added to enhance the photorealism of your designs.
-- New Angular Dimension for Arcs. Create dimensions measuring angles
easily.
Architectural and Civil Engineering CAD improvements include:
-- Improved Schedule Table. Now includes support for walls and
slabs.
-- New Fill Schedule Wizard. Scan your drawing for objects to include
in the schedule.
-- New Surveyor Linear Dimension. Enhanced 2D drafting capabilities.
Interoperability and Content enhancements include:
-- New Collada (DAE) File Export Support. Experience enhanced
operability with virtual worlds and Google(tm) Earth with its
powerful new export option.
-- Improved 3DS file Import and Export. Better support for
mechanical and artistic design applications.
'Green' Building Content details include:
-- Photovoltaic (solar) roofing panels -- Structurally Integrated Panels (SIPs) -- Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) -- Energy efficient foundations and flooring
Availability and Pricing
TurboCAD Deluxe 15 is now available at a suggested retail price of $129.95. Current TurboCAD users can purchase upgrades directly from IMSI/Design by calling 1.800.833.4674 or online at http://www.TurboCAD.com.
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