Easy-to-use, versatile 2D CAD

Software Information

Quickly learn the basics and become familiar with DesignCAD Express Version 16 so you can start drawing with ease.  It is not only fast to learn, but fast to use.  From architectural drawings to home project plans, engineering layouts to shop drawings, DesignCAD's versatile and highly accurate tools will meet all your mechanical  and architectural needs!

The simple operation, easy-to-use commands and extensive online help make it easy for you to get started with DesignCAD Express.  Drawing and editing commands are intuitive and fast.  DesignCAD Express is not only fast to learn, but fast to use.  Drawing shortcuts such as right-click for snap and object menus, horizontal and vertical cursor mode and cursor step size enable you to make faster and more accurate drawings.  Shortcut keys and dynamic toolbars can make commonly used commands a snap - literally!

Full featured CAD - you can draw virtually anything with DesignCAD Express' extensive text manipulation game functions, dimensioning and annotation features!  You have sophisticated editing features, advanced geometric construction capability, complete layer management and editing tools.  DesignCAD also gives you DWG/DXF compatibility - it works with files from popular CAD programs like AutoCAD, TurboCAD and IntelliCAD.

As an added bonus, access to over 8 Million CAD Symbols included for a three month subscription for FREE!


New Features

• Nested Groups
• Customizable Line Styles
• True Unit Conversion
• Multi-line Style Mode

Skills Learned fom learning game or software

Quickly learn the basics and become familiar with DesignCAD Express Version 16 so you can start drawing with ease. With DesignCAD Express V16 Training software CD, you'll learn numerous time-saving, useful tips!

• Approx. 4 hours of training
• Overviewing the DesignCAD workspace
• Changing an entities color
• A refresher on X and Y coordinates
• Drawing to scale
• Cursor options
• Draw Lines

Chapter 1 - Getting Started

• Introduction
• Overview
• Opening a drawing
• Units
• Dimensioning
• Chapter Review

Chapter 2 - DesignCAD Makes Drafting Easy

• Overview
• Drafting a Deck - Advanced Drafting
• Chapter Review
• Bonus Deck Lesson!

Chapter 3 - The Power Behind a Line

• Overview
• Create a Land Plat
• Using Layers
• Chapter Review

Chapter 4 - New Features

• Naming Objects
• Multi-line Style Modes
• Nested Groups
• Groups of Layers
• Course Review

Software Best Highlights

Architectural Drawings
Draw professional quality floor plans, elevations, and plot plans with ease!

Home Projects
Create do-it-yourself landscaping designs and indoor/outdoor home improvements.

Engineering Layouts
Double-precision accuracy allows the highest degree of tolerance and design control!

Shop Drawings
Entering specific values for dimensions diameter and radius allows you to draw accurate mechanical parts.

Other CAD Needs
Create electronic schematics, plats, mapping, and more!


Software Features

• Attribute
• Dimension Commands
• Extend, Extend by Distance
• Rotate
• Intersect-1, Intersect-2
• Trim Double Lines
• Materials Lists
• Status Bar
• Arc (Center, Begin, End)
• Auto Dimension
• Hatch Pattern
• Show Drawing Handles
• Save As Symbols
• Running Snap Settings
• Interruptible Snap
• Hide/Restore All Toolbars
• Preferences
• Real-time Coordinates
• Info Box Enhancements
• Snap Commands
• Load Symbol
• Print Preview
• Workspace Configuration
• Drawing Wizard

Software Computer Requirements

• Microsoft windows 2000, NT 4.0, XP
• Pentium II class processor
• 128 MB of RAM
• 55 to 220 MB of free Hard Disk space depending on accessory applications installed
• 64+ MB of Swap Space
• Super VGA (1024 x 768) display
• High Color (16-bit) Graphics Card
• 4X CD-ROM Drive
• Mouse

Recommended Requirments

• 1.0+ GHz processor
• 256 MB of RAM
• 3D Graphics Accelerator Card
• Wheel Mouse
• Internet Connection
• Microsoft Internet Explorer installation required for Internet activation