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SketchUp and CAD |
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19-June-08. CAD International are now supplying and
supporting the world's most popular 3D concept design tool, Google
SketchUp... and rather than just supply the software alone, CAD
is bundling the software with enhanced tools for photo realistic
rendering, 2D CAD drawings and human technical support.
"We find that whilst SketchUp is easy to learn, new users
want the security of dealing with a local supportive supplier,"
Nigel Varley, CEO of CAD International, said today, "People
just don't always have time to wait for a reply from the other
side of the world. They also want to be able to produce meaningful
presentations and working documents, our bundled solutions provide
all these functions of the entire design process".
SketchUp is an intuitive rapid 3D concept modelling tool for
exploring and presenting ideas in 3D form. The professional version
allows views and slices of the 3D model to be exported to CAD
so that accurate working drawings can be produced.
For more information about CAD's SketchUp Plus Bundles refer
to the web site. www.sketchup.com.au |
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TAX Time Down Under |
For those clients and potential clients in Australia, June is
a great time to invest in CAD software. It's tax time and your
software investment is 100% deductible. (You should seek your
accountants advice for clarification over what period you can
claim). In Australia, June is one of CAD's busiest months and
there are only a few days to go. You must have paid for your
software or training BEFORE 30th June this year to claim. |
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FLAT OUT like a CAD Program |
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For a short time a utility application that flattens ruled
surfaces in RealCAD into a plottable, cuttable, flat pattern
is available free.
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click this link to download the application and save
the to your RealCAD folder. Then simply select 'TOOLS>LOAD-APPLICATION'
from the pulldown menu to load the application and enable the
floating toolbar menu.
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Exploded TEXT |
One of the little known tools in  RealCAD
is the ability to select Text and Explode it into an outline
of the original text.
The outline is made of simple lines and arcs etc and can be moved,
rotated and filled in with a Surface Planes.
Once you have this sort of text it can be manipulated just like
it was a real object... It can then also be cut out of any flat
material using RealCAD/ CAM. |
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RealCAD Updates |
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 Updated
files for your RealCAD v5.0 or v5.5 program are now available.
Follow the instruction below to update.
Warning: Only
download these updates if your current software is version 5.0
or later, You can obtain this information from the Help>About
menu.
1. Close your CAD software.
2. Click each link in turn to get the updates.
3. Select Save (not 'Run') and then choose your 'RealCAD-v5'
folder
4. Select 'Yes' to overwrite your existing files:
Main CAD
Program File
DWG
File converter update
OpenGL
Renderer Update
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The More I Know, The More I Know I Don't Know! |
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StrucPLUS for LT 2009 Delayed.. |
17-June-08. It has been confirmed today that due to some
significant changes to the command syntax in AutoCAD LT 2009
over its predecessors, StrucPLUS for AutoCAD LT 2009 will be
delayed by approximately 6 weeks from its expected release date.
 Peter
Coburn, author of the software made the discovery today whilst
routinely attempting to work around what appeared to be some
minor issues in the AutoCAD LT LiSP enabler software. The discovery
has come just as Mr Coburn leaves for a well earned break overseas
and so we will have to wait for the illustrious man to return
to duty next month. It should be noted that these changes do
not affect StrucPLUS for full AutoCAD 2009. |
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Next Landscape EXPO.... |
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As usual, CAD International will be exhibiting at the next Landscape
Expo in Sydney next month on 23rd - 25th July 2008. If you are
a user of LANDWorksCAD, or are thinking of becoming one, pay
us a visit at the stand. |
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Pre-AutoCAD 2009 wiped.... |
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Please be advised, effective immediately, AutoDesk are no
longer supplying the previous versions (ie 2007 and 2008) of
AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT.
These products were actually discontinued on 25th March 2008
and while we have been able to supply them over the past few
months from stock, we are no longer able to do so.
Any orders for the following will no longer apply...
AutoCAD LT 2008 - New Seat
AutoCAD LT 2008 - Upgrade from LT 2007/2006
AutoCAD LT 2007 - New Seat
AutoCAD LT 2007 - Upgrade from LT 2006
AutoCAD 2008 - New Stand Alone Seat
AutoCAD 2008 - New Network Seat
AutoCAD 2007 - New Stand Alone Seat
AutoCAD 2007 - New Network Seat
If you require a previous version, you must purchase the current
(2009) version and place it under 'Subscription' at extra cost,
then use the 'Previous Version' benefit option available with
subscription. |
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IntelliCAD Sale - 50% OFF ! |
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CAD International are clearing stock of the latest version of
IntelliCAD (an alternative to AutoCAD with a very similar look
and feel, and 100% OpenDWG file support) in line with targets
for this financial year... You can now buy IntelliCAD licenses
at 50% off (until stocks last). This means a license of IntelliCAD
is now available for only $495+tax ! It has NEVER been this cheap.
Stocks are limited. |
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DID YOU KNOW...? |
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...that when you start most software programs there is a 'Did
You Know?' section designed to give you Tips and Tricks about
your software. And Did You Know that most people skip this section
and never look at the gems that can be stored there!
So with this in mind we are going to present some of these
little gems each month in this news letter...
And if you are using IntelliCAD this next one will interest
you...
Take the time to check out these tips in your software. |
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LANDWorksCAD Updates |
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 Updates
for your LANDWorksCAD v5.0 or v5.5 program are now available.
Follow the instruction below to update.
Warning: Only
download these updates if your current software is version 5.0
or later, You can obtain this information from the Help>About
menu.
1. Close your CAD software.
2. Click each link in turn to get the updates.
3. Select Save (not 'Run') and then choose your 'LANDWorksCAD-v5.x'
folder
4. Select 'Yes' to overwrite your existing files:
Main CAD
Program File
DWG
File converter update
OpenGL
Renderer Update
LANDWorksCAD
Application
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