progeSOFT launched iCADMac 2018 for Mac users

iCADMac 2018 is the most updated version of 2D / 3D CAD software for Mac that provides inherent DWG / DWF support. This newest version comes up with various new features and it is compatible with DWG 2018 files.

iCADMac is a 2D / 3D native DWG and DXF software that functions on macOS platform. The program comprises of an extensive lists of two-dimensional drawing and 3D modeling.

This newest version contains a wide array of suitable add-ons like converting PDF to DWG, exporting 3D PDF, library containing more than 20,000 blocks and integrated and free access to numerous blocks on the Traceparts and Cadenas portals.

There are several new express menu commands to edit texts, make shapes on the basis of particular entities, combine sheets in a single layout or scale blocks etc. Another interesting feature is the Path option for the Series command: entities like Line, Polyline, Arc, Circle, Ellipse or Spline are chosen as a path along which the series objects can be copied.

Some other exciting features are the list of suggestions of the Autocompleta function to accelerate the addition of commands and options, Multifunctional Grips with contextual menus to choose and rectify objects in rapid maniaera, new options to rectify the polylines that allow tapering, reverse direction, insert vertices at the midpoint, convert a linear segment of polyline to arc and vice versa.

You can define default layers for hatches and dimensions using HPLAYER and DIMLAYER system variables, call hatch sizes and gradient fills with Trim and PowerTrim commands (cut hatches remain associated and behave as a single entity), create hatches from images , blocks, external references and covering entities with the SuperHatch command.

It is possible to download a demonstration version of iCADMac 2018 that will be valid for 30 days and complete with all the features. The least requirements are: a Mac with OS X 10.11 or later and at least 4GB of RAM (8GB recommended).

To download the software, go through the following site. icadmac.com

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Top Five Android Apps For AutoCAD Users

AutoCAD 360: AutoCAD 360 is a free mobile based app to view DWG. There are user-friendly drawing and drafting tools in this app which can be useful for viewing, generating, editing, and distributing AutoCAD drawings over web and mobile devices in anytime from any location. Make your site visits process easy with these robust drafting and editing tools.

Download from Google play store (AutoCAD 360)

DWG FastView-CAD Viewer: DWG FastView completely supports 2D/3D DWG drawings to open DWG drawings from Autocad, progeCAD, BricsCAD, ZWCAD efficiently as well as view CAD design like autocad drafting, revit blueprint and dxf.etc. Some exclusive features range from :-

Rapid formation, Free browsing and editing; No registration & Offline drawings; Support exporting to PDF, BMP, JPG and PNG, and distribute it to anyone freely; View Mode and Edit Mode fulfills various requirements; Useful and approachable technical support.

Download from Google play store DWG FastView-CAD Viewer

Learn AutoCAD For 2015: Learn AutoCAD 2015 Manual that covers the following topics :-

-basic learning autocad 2d
-diemension vecter drawing
-plot workspace
-presentation
-guide snap osnap
-more tutorial within this app

Download from Google play store Learn AutoCAD For 2015

CAD Reader-DWG/DXF Viewer: With CAD Reader-DWG/DXF Viewer-DWG/DXF Viewer on your phone or tablet, one will be able to view and label CAD drawings anytime from any location. CAD Reader-DWG/DXF Viewer makes your site visits easy by applying the robust tool available. Easily manage your job on the move and also connect with your partners at any moment with CAD Reader-DWG/DXF Viewer to view your CAD drawings.

CAD Reader-DWG/DXF Viewer provides various robust features and capabilities for free.

Download from Google play store CAD Reader-DWG/DXF Viewer

Planner 5D - Interior Design: Planner 5D is a user-friendly app that facilitates you to produce nice looking and convincing interior and exterior designs in 2D and 3D modes.

You can select from interior and exterior items from a wide-ranging catalog with the purpose of planning and delivering your home or any other space as per your requirement, and you can view what everything appears in reality by applying the Virtual Reality mode.

Download from Google play store Planner 5D - Interior Design

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Mastering AutoCAD 2018 and AutoCAD LT 2018 1st Edition

Both George Omura and Brian C. Benton have written an exclusive e-book for CAD users. It is known as Mastering AutoCAD 2018 and AutoCAD LT 2018.

The book is specifically written for design and drafting professionals supported with complete tutorial and reference. The book provides step-by-step guidance along with brief explanation to gather knowledge on the newest AutoCAD tools and techniques.

There are practical projects to improve your skills which can be directly employed to real-world projects, and the associate website demonstrates the coexistent project files and other bonus content to facilitate you to be well versed with each vital technique. This new edition is updated to shed light on the newest AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT aptitudes so that the users can apply their skills directly to real-world projects. With expert guidance and a practical focus, this complete reference is your ultimate resource for mastering this powerful software.

By reading this book, the users can reap the following advantages:

• Gather adequate knowledge with the basic drafting tools and utilize them in every project
• Learn the uses of hatches, fields, tables, attributes, dynamic blocks, and other intermediate tools

• Transform your 2D drawing into a 3D model by applying advanced modeling and imaging techniques
• Customize AutoCAD as per your requirements, combine outside data, and much more

This book is very useful for newbie AutoCAD users. The advanced users will be familiar with the unusual tools and techniques as well as some handy tips and tricks to simplify their workflow.

You can purchase the book online from Amazon www.amazon.com

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Up and Running with AutoCAD 2018: 2D Drafting and Design – An exclusive e-book

Elliot Gindis, the renowned cad professional and instructor has written an exclusive e-book called Up and Running with AutoCAD 2018: 2D Drafting and Design. The book is available in paperback version.

The book is enriched with stepwise instruction, illustrations and perceptive clarifications on the topic. The book focuses on the elementary concepts and practical use of AutoCAD in engineering, architecture and design.

The book is ideal for instructor-led classroom training, self-study, or as a professional reference. The book is specifically written to analyze 2D drafting and design in simple way and make it perfect for a one-semester course.

The book provides the following exclusive features :-

• Remove complications and diminishes AutoCAD to basic, easy to follow concepts
• Provides the guidance necessary for operating AutoCAD initially
• Documents all elementary commands, empowering the student what they should type in and how AutoCAD performs
• Comprises of new exercises and projects for the AutoCAD 2018 version
• Provides online bonus content on AutoCAD 3D fundamentals

The book contains 582 pages and written in English language.

To purchase the book online, go through the following link www.amazon.in

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Update available for AutoCAD 2018.1.1

There has arrived a new update version of AutoCAD 2018 for the customers in the Autodesk Desktop App. This update is offering new software improvements and tools for simplifying the workflow and improving productivity. It also helps in identifying new features quickly in the user interface as the 4k monitor and 3D performance improvements.

It works with named views and layout viewports easier than ever and to work at first select a view from the new view gallery and place it onto the layout. It will help creating a layout viewport, making it active, selecting a view, setting the scale, resizing the viewport and locking it all in a single step. There have been improvements to the Layer Manager and other Layer controls make it easier to know overrides and to restore them to their default values.

With the improvement of AutoCAD 2018.1 update the navigation speed of 3D models also improved. Also the 3D graphics performance for the Wireframe, Realistic and Shaded visuals styles has increased. The most used commands those have offered the greatest benefit from these performance improvements are 3DORBIT, ZOOM, PAN and VSCURRENT.

But the update also has contained some kind of fixes for the reported issues. The Autodesk team has already working on some issues and has fixed the followings:

a. There were occasional crashes while opening the block editor now they no longer occur.
b. The occasional crashes in selecting or creating a non associative hatch have been solved.
c. Stooped the occasional crashes while clicking the Insert View button on the ribbon in some drawings.
d. The occasional crashes while modifying some dimension styles no longer occur.
e. While editing the grip of a spotlight in some drawings the raised occasional crashes no longer occur.
f. Occasional crashes in opening DXF files containing Xrefs has stopped.

But the aspect position of a block stays same after editing the block once.

PDF/Plot:

a. The PDF files those were conspired from some drawings has displaying properly now in Adobe reader.
b. Breed patterns in the PDF files are dependable with lineweight.
c. Raster images are conspired correctly when Shadeplot is set to the Rendered option.

General:

a. The AEC property-set data in DWG files could be easily exported to 3D DWF files.
b. Some Pro/E files are also be suceessfully importd into AutoCAD.

For further information follow autodesk.blogs.com

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