Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Print2CAD 2012 w/OCR

Print2CAD 2012 w/OCR Review



Print2CAD 2012 w/OCR Feature

  • PDF to DWG/DXF Conversion
  • OCR Method (Optical Character Recognition)
  • A stand alone Windows (32 and 64 bit) program that works independently with all CAD systems (and all AutoCAD® versions)
  • TIFF, JPEG, & HPGL conversions
The software Print2CAD 2012 w/OCR Converter allows you to convert PDF files into a DWG or DXF file, and then import it into any CAD system for editing. The result of the conversion will be a complete drawing that can contain lines, circles, arcs, layers, and editable text. Also includes over 20 training videos and a fully detailed reference manual.


Monday, February 27, 2012

DesignCAD Max V19 [Old Version]

DesignCAD Max V19 [Old Version] Review



DesignCAD Max V19 [Old Version] Feature

  • FULL FEATURED 2D/3D CAD
Versatile and Easy to Learn & Use. DesignCAD 3D Max v19 combines easy to learn and use 2D drafting with powerful and precise 3D modeling to unleash your imagination and creativity. Easily design anything from complex architectural and mechanical drawings to simple everyday projects and hobbies including furniture, decks, floorplans, toys and 3D models. Use a complete set of 2D drafting and design tools, including drawing layers, hatch patterns and full dimensioning capability - or render 3D models with materials or textures for added impact. Easily import/export editable DXF/DWG files without the risk of data loss or corruption. 2D drafting and 3D modeling have never been easier.


Saturday, February 25, 2012

Autodesk AutoSketch 10

Autodesk AutoSketch 10 Review



Autodesk AutoSketch 10 Feature

  • Fast startup
  • Customizable work environment
  • Powerful drawing tools
  • Instant precision drawing
  • Flexible and efficient
A comprehensive set of CAD tools designed to create professional quality precision drawings. Getting Started Tutorials, a customizable work environment, and accessible content libraries helps to design with speed, flexibility and efficiency. Create and share industry standard drawings with DWG file compatibility.


Friday, February 24, 2012

Better Homes and Gardens Home Designer 8.0 [Download] [OLD VERSION]

Better Homes and Gardens Home Designer 8.0 [Download] [OLD VERSION] Review



Better Homes and Gardens Home Designer 8.0 [Download] [OLD VERSION] Feature

  • Move a wall, change a color, add a room, redesign a kitchen, and estimate costs before you build
  • The Design Planning Center provides advice, decorating guidelines, tips, and techniques from the editors of Better Homes and Gardens magazine
  • Over 1,000 cabinet combinations to choose from - customize using unlimited styles and colors
  • Over 500 botanically accurate flowers, trees and shrubs - from tropical to desert
  • Design in 2D or 3D - add, resize, and automatically dimension your plans
Better Homes and Gardens Home Designer 8.0 can help you with the basics to design, remodel or add landscaping to your home. With the Design Planning Center's expert design tips and a library of over 4,000 items you can create your perfect design. There are 500 sample plans all of which allow you to create a virtual walk-through of your home. The program enables you to easily visualize your project in 3D.

The basics for designing, remodeling or adding landscaping to your home.

Home Designer makes it easy to see and visualize your design ideas on your next remodeling project.

Create and take a Virtual Tour of your design.

Fun & Easy Home Design Software

Home Design Software

  • Floor and space planning--use to size and visualize rooms for remodeling or redecorating
  • Quickly place and arrange walls, windows, doors, furniture, create decks and landscaping
  • Easy to use automated building tools for roofs, stairs, framing, cabinets and more
  • Generate various styles of Automatic roofs for your home
  • Automatically generate a complete spreadsheet for your project costs, broken down by category. Calculate the amount of lumber for your deck or concrete required for your new patio.
  • Use House Wizard to choose your rooms and then drag them to your design layout configuration to generate a floor plan
  • Choose from over 500 sample floor plans to help generate ideas

Remodeling Software

  • Move a wall, change a color, add a room, redesign a kitchen and estimate the costs--all before you build. Home Designer makes it easy to see and visualize your design ideas on your next remodeling project.
  • Material Painter--point-and-click colors for walls, floors, countertops and more
  • Use the Color Chooser to create the perfect color for your walls, floors and more
  • Insert doors, windows and skylights with One-Click
  • Design Planning Center--expert design tips from the editors of Better Homes and Gardens¨ magazines
  • Create the Virtual Look and Feel Before You Remodel!
  • Automatically generate a cost estimation and material list for your project
  • Assign costs for materials: descriptions, quantities, unit costs and more
  • Materials automatically update as you design

Interior Design Software

  • Material Eyedropper--choose your own or manufacturer colors and textures
  • Material Painter¨ lets you apply colors and materials quickly and easily
  • Choose from thousands of colors and textures or create your own materials using a digital photograph
  • Generate new floors automatically based on your current floor plan design
  • Drag and drop thousands of items from the Library Browser. Choose great looking furnishings including tables, chairs, sofas and more. Easily change the size, color or material.
  • Use the Better Homes and Gardens Design Planning Center to help guide your designs with guidelines, tips and expert advice
  • Create and take a Virtual Tour of your design
  • Cabinet Designer Tools--choose from over 1,000 cabinets--customize using unlimited styles and colors

Over 500 realistic landscaping plants in the library to choose from.

Use House Wizard to choose your rooms and then drag them to your design layout configuration to generate a floor plan.

Deck and Landscaping Software

  • Create custom landscaping plans in 2D and 3D
  • Over 500 realistic landscaping plants in the library to choose from
  • Use the Deck Designer tools to quickly design the layout of your deck
  • Design single or multi-level decks including free-standing, tiered and post-and-beam
  • Create driveways, sidewalks and pathways
  • Use the automatic tools for adding stairs, deck railings and roofs
  • Define decking materials, place and arrange outdoor furniture to correctly size your deck or patio

Get Started Quickly and Easily

  • The Quick Startup Options Guide will help you begin with "How-To" tutorials based on the type of your project
  • Better Homes and Gardens Design Style Templates
  • Exclusive Design Planning Center for up-to-date How-To and Design Tips from the experts to help in your design process
  • Includes Step-by-Step Tutorial DVD Packed with over 25 easy "step-by-step" tutorial training videos that will quickly get you started on your next outdoor design project

Design Tools

  • Advanced 3D camera tools: Glass House, Doll House and Final View for truly photo-realistic 3D images
  • Choose from several home style of templates--Colonial, Arts & Crafts, Traditional and more to start your next home project
  • Design in 2D and 3D. 3D Views are automatic--just point-and-click with the camera tool--you can even use Glass House view to see through surfaces.
  • Create a Virtual Tour--by recording your camera movements
  • Visualize designs with day and night views
  • Generate shadows from the sun for realistic 3D views
Home Designer 8.0 is the latest release of Better Homes and Gardens Home Designer with more design tools than ever before. Inspire your designs with the Better Homes and Gardens Design Planning Center. Home Designer is an entry level title that can help you with the basics to design your new home. It has a library of over 6,000 items to help with your design. There are 500 sample plans all of which allow you to create a virtual walk-through of your home. The program enables you to easily visualize your project in 3D. Build decks, fences and even fulfill your basic landscaping needs.


Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Better Homes and Gardens Architectural Home Designer [Download] [OLD VERSION]

Better Homes and Gardens Architectural Home Designer [Download] [OLD VERSION] Review



Better Homes and Gardens Architectural Home Designer [Download] [OLD VERSION] Feature

  • Arrange wall, windows, doors, decks, and automatically generate 3D models
  • Change colors, rooms, kitchens, baths, and create your own cabinets
  • Visualize flooring styles, countertops, new interior design styles and more
  • 3,200 new realistic plants with plant encyclopedia data to help you choose the right plant for your design
  • Identify your costs and materials for your next project before you begin
Create Your Dream Home... Better Homes and Gardens Architectural Home Designer provides an advanced yet easy to use set of tools for Home Design, Remodeling, Interior Design, Kitchens, Baths, Decks, Landscaping, Site Planning and Cost Estimation.

Create your dream home today.

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Use the Pathway tool to design curb-appealing landscaping using stone, pavers, or sidewalks--line with trees, shrubs, flowers and more.

Design your ideal kitchen--move walls, create new cabinets, add appliances, and more.

Exclusive All-in-One Home Design Solution

  • Exclusive Better Homes and Gardens Design Planning Center for expert design advice
  • Choose from over 2,500 Sample Plans
  • Design Inspiration Galley contains photos by type for design and inspiration design ideas
  • Choose from built-in home style templates or create your own custom home design, or use the House Wizard
  • Powerful building tools like automatic roof generation, dormers, stairs, framing and foundations

Get Started Quickly and Easily

  • The Quick Startup Options Guide will help you begin with "How-To" tutorials based on the type of your project
  • Use the House Wizard for quick and easy layout of your rooms
  • Select from the pre-designed Home Design and Landscaping Style Templates complete with colors, cabinets, decks and more
  • Exclusive Design Planning Center for up-to-date How-To and Design Tips from the experts to help in your design process
  • Includes Step-by-Step Tutorial DVD Packed with over 40 easy "step-by-step" tutorial training videos that will quickly get you started on your next home design project

Kitchen and Bath Design

  • Design the Kitchen of your dreams--move walls, create new cabinets, add appliances. Design your perfect workspace!
  • Plan the new layout of your bathroom with custom cabinets, sinks, showers and garden tubs. It's easy to visualize your ideas in 3D.
  • Create custom cabinets in minutes by choosing your own colors, countertops, door styles and more
  • Design your new kitchen or bath with using the Cabinet Designer Tools
  • Use the Cabinet Designer tools to create unlimited of cabinet styles. Choose your own colors, countertops and door styles.

Interior Design

  • Use the Better Homes and Gardens Design Planning Center to help guide your designs with guidelines, tips and expert advice
  • Design Inspiration Gallery--Our gallery of photos will help you to jump start your design and decorating style ideas with inspirational photos by rooms
  • Material Painter lets you apply colors and materials quickly and easily
  • Choose from thousands of colors and textures or create your own materials using a digital photograph
  • Design for your lifestyle and personality--change colors, add lighting and choose furniture to accent your new room

Glass House View provides a full translucent view of your design.

Choose from over 3,200 plants with the Plant Chooser.

Decks and Landscaping

  • Powerful deck and patio tools allow you to design and visualize your new deck with 3D models and can help you estimate the costs
  • Design single or multi-level decks complete with automatic deck framing
  • Quickly lay out your deck with stairs and arrange furniture
  • Deck foundations automatically generate to match sloped lots
  • Exclusive Better Homes and Gardens Plant Encyclopedia
  • Choose from over 3,200 plants with the Plant Chooser
  • Plant Hardiness Zone reference maps
  • See what your plants will look like in 0-20 years
  • Pathways--Use the Pathway tool to design curb-appealing landscaping using stone, pavers, or sidewalks--line with trees, shrubs, flowers and more

3D Models and Virtual Tours

  • Design in 2D and 3D. 3D Views are automatic with a point-and-click of the camera tool.
  • Glass House View provides a full translucent view of your design
  • Doll House View, a 3D overview without the roof, is an effective tool for space planning of furniture placement and traffic flow
  • Create a Virtual Tour--draw your record line to Automatically Generate; or record your camera movements
  • Visualize your home with day and night views
  • Assemble a scale model of your design with Model Maker
  • Generate shadows from the sun for realistic 3D views
  • Point-and-click to remove wall surfaces, or use 3D Cross-Section Elevation Slider to quickly create a 3D slice of your desired view

Site Planning & Estimating

  • Use Automatic Build Terrain and Terrain Perimeter tools to create flat, irregular shaped, or sloped lots--use a GPS to import or enter elevation data
  • Create plot and perimeter plans; automatically generate a 3D model of your actual terrain
  • Make your backyard design come alive using several easy-to-use terrain and landscaping tools. Add a pool or pond and visualize in 3D.
  • Sprinkler Designer tools to easily layout sprinkler zones
  • Fences and Driveways--With the Fencing tools you can choose a variety fencing styles and custom gates. You will also find driveway, sidewalk and curbing tools
  • Hill and Valley tools make it easy to add gardens, beds and slopes that automatically appear in 3D views. Choose from landscaping style templates or create your own.
  • Cost Estimating--Don't be surprised by the cost of your project. Automatically generate a complete spreadsheet for your project costs, broken down by category. Calculate the amount of lumber for your deck or concrete required for that new patio.
Better Homes and Gardens Architectural Home Designer is an all-in-one Home Design software and provides feature rich tools for design projects including: Home Design, Remodeling, Decks & Landscaping, Interior Design, Site Planning & Estimating. Quickly place and arrange walls, windows, doors, and cabinets. Choose colors, place furniture, create decks and landscaping. Powerful building tools like standard CAD tools, automatic roof generation, dormers, stairs, framing, foundations, and Plan Check make it easy. Choose from a Library of more than 7,000 items including windows, doors, lighting, furniture, interior/exterior fixtures, cabinets, and more. A Sprinkler Designer tool and full landscaping capabilities including a library of 3,200 plants are included.


Saturday, February 18, 2012

CAD Complete House

CAD Complete House Review



CAD Complete House Feature

  • Create Your Own Living Space
  • Get Kitchen and Bath Ideas
  • Browse Through hundreds of House Designs
  • Create your own plans
If you're building, remodeling or just dreaming, CAD Complete House is a must. This exploration of American house design features hundreds of photos, plans, drawings, text and audio segments.


Friday, February 17, 2012

AutoCAD LT 2012 Upgrade from AutoCAD LT 2009, 2010 or 2011

AutoCAD LT 2012 Upgrade from AutoCAD LT 2009, 2010 or 2011 Review



AutoCAD LT 2012 Upgrade from AutoCAD LT 2009, 2010 or 2011 Feature

  • Software built for professional drafting, delivering genuine DWG compatibility
  • Comprehensive set of 2D drafting and detailing tools for accurately documenting ideas and designs
  • Create in the genuine DWG file format to share work seamlessly with colleagues and clients
  • Improved PDF and DGN input and output tools; new AutoCAD WS for web and mobile sharing
  • Fully integrated with other Autodesk software products
  • Autodesk software purchased in North America can only be registered and used in North America.

AutoCAD LT 2012

AutoCAD LT software is built for professional drafting, delivering genuine DWG compatibility, reliability, and powerful 2D drawing tools designed to boost your productivity.

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Experience Productivity

AutoCAD LT drafting and detailing software is the professional choice for data compatibility, reliability, and productivity.

With AutoCAD LT 2012, incremental improvements add up to bigger productivity gains. New and enhanced 2D tools like associative array, multifunctional grips, and transparency and gradient hatch patterns provide greater control and efficiency. Improved PDF and DGN input and output tools, along with new AutoCAD WS for web and mobile sharing, enable powerful collaboration. The addition of AutoCAD features such as the Sheet Set Manager, Quick Dimension tool, Sketch and Align gives you more tools to enhance your productivity. Improved interface responsiveness and faster performance bring it all together in AutoCAD LT 2012.

Document

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Use a complete set of 2D drafting and detailing tools to produce precise technical drawings--accurately and efficiently.

Document in 2D

Create simple or complex drawings from standard shapes such as lines, arcs, and circles. Modify existing geometry with commands such as stretch, copy, rotate, and scale. Add annotations--including text, dimensions, and tables--to help convey your ideas.

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Be More Productive

AutoCAD LT is designed with one goal in mind: increasing your productivity. Each release of AutoCAD LT includes feature enhancements and additions that introduce new ways to promote drafting efficiency.

Collaborate

Work easily and effectively with clients and colleagues.

Get Industry-Leading Reliability and Stability

Create drawings in the genuine DWG file format and have confidence in data integrity when sharing your work. Maximize productivity by reducing time lost tackling corrupted or incompatible data.

Enjoy AutoCAD Compatibility

AutoCAD LT is fully integrated with other Autodesk software products, making it easy for you to share data with others or expand your capabilities.

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Mobile Access
The AutoCAD WS web and mobile application enables you to edit online, share and collaborate and stay connected to your designs through a web browser or from your mobile device. www.AutoCADWS.com

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Incorporate External Files

Reuse data and create richer documents by referencing external information from colleagues or clients--such as DWG files, JPG and TIF images, Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, and DWF and PDF underlays--in your drawings.

Share Files Electronically

Electronically publish and distribute drawing sets in a single DWF or PDF file for fast, secure collaboration.

Optimize

Improve efficiency by making AutoCAD LT work the way you do with a variety of user interface options.

Standardize Drawings

Save time and standardize drawings by using blocks, adding dynamic properties to accommodate multiple sizes or views in a single block. Get quick access to frequently used content, such as blocks, hatches, and commands with tool palettes.

Tailor Your Environment

Quickly find your way around the screen with tools to locate commands, view all open drawings, and navigate between different areas in an open drawing. Optimize your work environment by tailoring the location and appearance of commands to meet your needs and company standards.

Extend Your Competitive Advantage

Create drawings in the genuine DWG file format for enhanced compatibility and stability when communicating with clients and colleagues. And get even better performance by optimizing your software for the way you work. Packed with powerful features, AutoCAD LT is built for professional drafting.

AutoCAD LT software is built for professional drafting, delivering genuine DWG compatibility, reliability, and powerful 2D drawing tools designed to boost your productivity.


Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Floorplan 3D Home and Landscape Pro V15 [Old Version]

Floorplan 3D Home and Landscape Pro V15 [Old Version] Review



Floorplan 3D Home and Landscape Pro V15 [Old Version] Feature

  • TurboFLOORPLAN Home & Landscape Pro is award-winning design software, with everything you need to visualize and design your dream home and outdoor living spaces. Increase the value of your home by updating your kitchen or bathroom. Be your own interior decorator applying real world colors, materials and custom lighting to walls, furniture and cabinets. Create beautiful landscapes with gardens,
TurboFLOORPLAN Home & Landscape Pro is award-winning design software, with everything you need to visualize and design your dream home and outdoor living spaces. Increase the value of your home by updating your kitchen or bathroom. Be your own interior decorator applying real world colors, materials and custom lighting to walls, furniture and cabinets. Create beautiful landscapes with gardens, pathways, deck or patio choosing from 2,000 plants. Then take a virtual walkthrough and see your designs in photorealistic 3D. Even reduce your energy bills and fight global warming with new “Green Home”. Simply dream it and design it in TurboFLOORPLAN 3D!


Monday, February 13, 2012

AutoCAD LT 2012 -- Includes 1 Year Autodesk Subscription

AutoCAD LT 2012 -- Includes 1 Year Autodesk Subscription Review



AutoCAD LT 2012 -- Includes 1 Year Autodesk Subscription Feature

  • AutoCAD LT drafting and detailing software with Autodesk Subscription is a cost-effective way to get the most out of your software.
  • Stay current with the latest version of AutoCAD LT software. With an Autodesk Subscription, you can download new versions as soon as they are released.
  • Obtain access to both previous and current versions of AutoCAD LT, an advantage that enables you to work with both new and older project files, avoiding disruptions to ongoing projects.
  • Store your AutoCAD LT files online with Autodesk Cloud services, so you can open, view, annotate and share your projects anytime, anywhere, on virtually any device.
  • Get up and running fast with online technical support, direct from Autodesk, to help you install and configure AutoCAD LT or to troubleshoot technical issues.

AutoCAD LT 2012

AutoCAD LT software is built for professional drafting, delivering genuine DWG compatibility, reliability, and powerful 2D drawing tools designed to boost your productivity.

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Experience Productivity

AutoCAD LT drafting and detailing software is the professional choice for data compatibility, reliability, and productivity.

With AutoCAD LT 2012, incremental improvements add up to bigger productivity gains. New and enhanced 2D tools like associative array, multifunctional grips, and transparency and gradient hatch patterns provide greater control and efficiency. Improved PDF and DGN input and output tools, along with new AutoCAD WS for web and mobile sharing, enable powerful collaboration. The addition of AutoCAD features such as the Sheet Set Manager, Quick Dimension tool, Sketch and Align gives you more tools to enhance your productivity. Improved interface responsiveness and faster performance bring it all together in AutoCAD LT 2012.

Document

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Use a complete set of 2D drafting and detailing tools to produce precise technical drawings--accurately and efficiently.

Document in 2D

Create simple or complex drawings from standard shapes such as lines, arcs, and circles. Modify existing geometry with commands such as stretch, copy, rotate, and scale. Add annotations--including text, dimensions, and tables--to help convey your ideas.

Screenshot
View larger.
Be More Productive

AutoCAD LT is designed with one goal in mind: increasing your productivity. Each release of AutoCAD LT includes feature enhancements and additions that introduce new ways to promote drafting efficiency.

Collaborate

Work easily and effectively with clients and colleagues.

Get Industry-Leading Reliability and Stability

Create drawings in the genuine DWG file format and have confidence in data integrity when sharing your work. Maximize productivity by reducing time lost tackling corrupted or incompatible data.

Enjoy AutoCAD Compatibility

AutoCAD LT is fully integrated with other Autodesk software products, making it easy for you to share data with others or expand your capabilities.

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View larger.
Mobile Access
The AutoCAD WS web and mobile application enables you to edit online, share and collaborate and stay connected to your designs through a web browser or from your mobile device. www.AutoCADWS.com

Screenshot
View larger.
Incorporate External Files

Reuse data and create richer documents by referencing external information from colleagues or clients--such as DWG files, JPG and TIF images, Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, and DWF and PDF underlays--in your drawings.

Share Files Electronically

Electronically publish and distribute drawing sets in a single DWF or PDF file for fast, secure collaboration.

Optimize

Improve efficiency by making AutoCAD LT work the way you do with a variety of user interface options.

Standardize Drawings

Save time and standardize drawings by using blocks, adding dynamic properties to accommodate multiple sizes or views in a single block. Get quick access to frequently used content, such as blocks, hatches, and commands with tool palettes.

Tailor Your Environment

Quickly find your way around the screen with tools to locate commands, view all open drawings, and navigate between different areas in an open drawing. Optimize your work environment by tailoring the location and appearance of commands to meet your needs and company standards.

Extend Your Competitive Advantage

Create drawings in the genuine DWG file format for enhanced compatibility and stability when communicating with clients and colleagues. And get even better performance by optimizing your software for the way you work. Packed with powerful features, AutoCAD LT is built for professional drafting.

AutoCAD LT software is built for professional drafting, delivering genuine DWG compatibility, reliability, and powerful 2D drawing tools designed to boost your productivity.


Saturday, February 11, 2012

Turbocad LTE v3

Turbocad LTE v3 Review



Turbocad LTE v3 Feature

  • Standard toolbar and icons function the same way - simply click and let the drawing begin
  • Familiar heads up display with dynamic input at cursor
  • Command line option - Common keyboard aliases and quick keys are already included and fully customizable
  • Tool palettes provide a fast way to access common and customizable tools with a familiar look and feel
  • Pull down a menu and find the exact command you want with no surprises
IMSI TurboCAD LTE 00LTE510CC01 CAD Software