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IntelliCAD 2000 in a Nutshell

Described as the smart, new choice for CAD professionals, IntelliCAD 2000 is now shipping.

IntelliCAD 2000 provides a powerful combination of features for architects, engineers and designers, with high AutoCAD compatibility, great new productivity features and excellent integration with Microsoft Windows.

AutoCAD Compatibility

  • Native DWG format - read and write DWG files V2.5-2000
  • Supports an optional AutoCAD-style command line
  • Supports AutoCAD menus, fonts and symbols
  • Run LISP files with little or no modification
  • Supports ADS application (as SDS) requiring only a recompile with IntelliCAD

Productivity Features

  • Multiple drawing interface allows multiple drawings open simultaneously
  • Drawing Explorer for viewing or managing drawing elements
  • Capacity to modify multiple entities simultaneously
  • Graphical customization of toolbars and menus
  • Unlimited Undo and Redo
  • Photorealistic 3D rendering

Windows Integration

  • Complete compatibility with Windows 95 and Windows NT
  • Edit imported Microsoft ActiveX objects, such as Visio Technical drawings, MS-Word documents or Ms-Excel charts, in place in your IntelliCAD drawings.

Import-Export-Display Options

  • Import and export DXF files and SCR (script) files
  • Import MNU (menu) and DCL (dialog box) files.
  • View and export WMP, EMF (enhanced metafile), and SLD (AutoCAD slide) files.
  • Display BMP, GIF, JPG, TIF, PCX and CALS Type 1 images that are embedded in DWG files.

System Requirements

  • MS Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 operating system
  • 486/66 CPU (minimum); Intel Pentium or better CPU recommended
  • 16Mb RAM (minimum); 24Mb or more RAM recommended
  • 50Mb hard disk space required for a full installation (includes samples, electronic docs and online help)
  • CD-ROM drive (required for installation only)

What's New in IntelliCAD 2000?

If you are already an IntelliCAD 98 user, you will want to know what is new about IntelliCAD 2000. Additions and enhancements to IntelliCAD 2000 include:

  • AutoCAD 2000 drawing file compatiblity
  • Support for True Type Fonts
  • New "Style" Command
  • Associative Hatching (BHATCH command)
  • Lightweight polylines
  • Mtext dialog box
  • Optional Full Screen Crosshairs
  • Option command reworked
  • Many bug fixes and performance improvements
  • Re-worked DCL support (clean up of the messy Microsoft control of dialogue boxes)
  • A greatly improved COM automation model accessible to VBA, SDS and C++ programmable interfaces

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