GENERAL CADD PRODUCTS, INC. RELEASES GENERAL CADD PRO 3.1

Updated Windows-based CADD software sets the standard for affordability, functionality and compatibility with industry standards and legacy DOS CADD applications.

CHERRY VALLEY, NY DECEMBER 18, 2004 - General CADD Products, Inc. announces the release of General CADD Pro Version 3.1. This all-new computer-aided drafting and design software product features a user-friendly two-letter command structure, complete Windows functionality, a powerful Macro programming language, 32-bit accuracy and compatibility with important CADD file formats.

Project leaders for General CADD Pro 3.1 continue to be the programming duo of Matt Brown and Carl Ransdell, well known in CADD circles for their work on Generic CADD, the popular DOS-based drafting software product, and Visual CADD, an early Windows 2D drafting product.

General CADD Pro features an easy-to-learn two-letter command structure favored by many drafting professionals. A variety of Windows dialog boxes are also available for simplified access to such features as dimension settings and text formatting. All commands are available from the Main Windows menu, user customizable toolbars and as from two-letter keyboard shortcuts. Over 60 new commands and features have been added since Version 2.1 including ACAD 2004 file support and specific surveyor bearing/distance commands!

"General CADD Pro is the program thousands of drafting professionals have been waiting for," says James Faliveno, President of General CADD Products. "We have worked hard to create an all-new CADD program that will meet the high standards of those who appreciate affordability and a user-friendly command structure.....and its Fast! It is truly the long awaited Generic CADD for Windows plus more!

The continued goal for the release of General CADD Pro 3.1 is to provide the professional drafting community with a solid, capable and familiar CADD operating environment. Enhancements planned for future versions include a programming API (applications programming interface), extended drafting functionality and a 3D companion product.

General CADD Pro can import the following file formats:

a. . AutoCAD: DWG; DXF; SHX

b. . Generic CADD: GCD-DWG (drawing file); CMP (component); MCR (macro); MNU (video menu); HCH (hatching); FNT (fonts)

c. . Microsoft TrueType Fonts

General CADD Pro can export the following file formats:

a. . AutoCAD DWG

b. . AutoCAD DXF

c. . JPG (bitmap)

d. . BMP (bitmap)

e. . TIF (bitmap)

f. . PNG (bitmap)

Important highlights include:

a. . Free Demo Download

b. . Easy to learn two-letter command structure along with Windows drop-down menus

c. . Full Batch File Macro Language, Vector font creation supported

d. . TrueType fonts may be converted to native outline or filled vector fonts.

E. . Text Editor features a new Quick Edit, TL and TP commands.

F. . 1024 drawing layers, Scroll mouse dynamic zoom and pan supported

g. . Cut-and-paste to Windows clipboard for pasting vector drawings to other software

h. . Multiple file environment configuration Save feature

i. . Visual scaling and rotation of components on-the-fly

j. . Thumbnail image selection for visually loading drawings, hatches and components

k. . User definable custom line types and hatches

l. . Internal help/bug reporter sends reports directly from program to support staff

m. . Selective "Turn Off" of screen features to increase drawing area, Digitizer 16 button puck support

n. . Automatic file compression keeps drawing files small, No limit on number of components in drawings

o. . Easy Windows print / plot support with Line Width/Color Map and HPGL direct plotter support

p. . Programmable mouse buttons and function keys, Layer UnName and Hatch Change commands

q. . Illustrated on screen command help reference manual with illustrated Macro Language Section

r. . IG Image load and trace function, Attributes, Multi Line draw, trim and edit commands

s. . New "Explorer Type" file load interface with images, drag and drop and Auto Save

t. . To Front - To Back, Object Resort/Reorder and new Universal Point commands

u. . Surveyor Bearing and Distance Commands, Ortho Stop, Version Control, persistent commands

v. . Floating Toolbars, Spell Check, multi break, 3 point Rectangle, Offset

w. . copy and paste internally and to external programs like Word

x. . Automatic check for new program updates notification feature

y. . Additional features and commands continue to be added daily at customer request

z. . Interactive on line support forum... "the fastest and best support staff in the industry"

The price for a single-seat license of General CADD Pro is $599.00 US. This license includes the program and an on-screen manual in HTML format. All future program upgrade releases will cost $399.00. An optional software maintenance agreement, Support Plus, is available for $199.00 US. The maintenance agreement includes the next major program upgrade, a guaranteed minimum of two quarterly maintenance releases and unlimited Internet-based support. Discounts for multiple licenses are available. Special arrangements for educational institutions are also available.

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