NOVATO, Calif., Aug. 30, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- IMSI/Design, the global leader in retail CAD, announced the release of DesignCAD(tm) 3D Max v17. Created for the home professional designer on a budget, DesignCAD 3D Max v17 continues a long tradition of innovation, ease of use, and performance
Powerful new features include a new, intuitive Light Source menu that gives the user unparalleled control of the lighting schemes of their drawings, as well as enhanced OpenGL rendering and shading that now make DesignCAD drawings even more realistic. Enhanced DXF and DWG support includes support for AutoCAD PaperSpace, as well as Layers, LineStyles, Views, Viewports and Blocks. In addition, a new drawing macro converts DesignCAD files to a DWG format that allows for seamless import into SketchUp(r) drawings.
"DesignCAD 3D Max is one of the best known names in prosumer CAD," said Bob Mayer, Chief Operating Officer of IMSI/Design. "We believe the powerful new features of 3D Max, including the ability to handle more complex 3D models, make it the performance leader in easy to use CAD applications."
DesignCAD 3D Max v17 is available directly from IMSI/Design and has a suggested retail price of $99.95 in the U.S. Visit www.IMSIdesign.com for additional product information.
About IMSI/Design
IMSI/Design is the global leader in retail CAD (Computer Aided Design). IMSI/Design products include the award-winning TurboCAD(r), DesignCAD(tm), and FloorPlan(r) families of precision design applications. Please visit www.IMSIdesign.com for more information.
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