IMSI TURBOCAD 9 PROFESSIONAL

by IMSI Design

Product Features

• Versatile 2D/3D design application offering power, precision, and performance
• Delivers powerful solid and surface modeling with extreme versatility
• Comprehensive suite of architectural, mechanical, and artistic design tools
• ACIS solid-modeling and parametric symbols; LightWorks photo-realistic rendering
• 26 CAD file formats supported including DXF, DWG, and DGN

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00008RGYJ
• Item model number: 00TCP590CC
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 5, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,691 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

TurboCAD Professional version 9 is a versatile 2D/3D design application that offers power, precision, and performance.

• Comprehensive: architectural, mechanical, and artistic design tools
• Powerful: ACIS solid-modeling and parametric symbols
• Compatible: 26 CAD file formats supported including DXF, DWG, and DGN
• Precise: fully integrated 2D/3D drafting and design
• Visual: LightWorks photo-realistic rendering

Advanced mechanical design: Construct intricate 3D objects with ease. Based on the industry-standard ACIS R11 solid modeling using NURBS engine, TurboCAD Professional delivers powerful solid and surface modeling with extreme versatility.

• Industry-standard IGES filter
• Facet editing of ACIS 3D objects and surfaces
• Historical, editable part tree
• Complex extrusions and imprints
• Intricate revolutions and spirals
• Complete 2D/3D Boolean operations
• 3D shelling, lofting, and blending
• Surface modeling and meshes

Intelligent architectural design: the complete suite of TurboCAD architectural tools give you the power to design in 2D and 3D--simultaneously.

• Roof editing, dimensioning, and transform tools
• Self-healing 2D and 3D walls
• Wall openings with styles
• Parametric roofs with openings
• FloorPlan 3D software
• Parametric symbols and blocks
• Sections and cross sections
• Rendered walk-throughs
• Schedules and bills of materials

Superior artistic design and presentation: incredible presentations, masterful artwork, and detailed representations are easier to create then ever before.

• Work in 2D or 3D without leaving Rendered mode
• Raytrace, radiosity, and Open GL rendering
• LightWorks 7.3 rendering engine
• 2D and 3D raster-image manipulation
• Customizable luminance and environments
• Customizable materials, textures, and reflections
• Hidden-line isometrics and perspectives
• Click-and-apply palettes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Preofessional and Ease of Use., July 28, 2003

By 

Peter (Sydney) - See all my reviews

This review is from: IMSI TURBOCAD 9 PROFESSIONAL (CD-ROM)

I am not in any way involved with TurboCAD/IMSI, but I do feel it is a quality product that offers similar functionality to that of AutoCAD. (I use both products)
If you are used to Autocad, then you will be surprised how much easier it will be to get things done in this. Just dont expect it to be a parametric modelling package - it is not. However, it is much easier to set up a 2D drawing in my opinion, and for me I find the standard drawing, dimensioning, measurement and layout to be quite intuitive.
While it doesnt offer the 3D modelling flexibility of the parametric modellers like Solidworks, Catia Pro/E etc, it is a great 2D/3D drawing package with many extras such as rendering, macro recorder, and usability enhancements such as single key input for many commands, saving overuse of the mouse.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Vastly better than AutoCAD LT, November 27, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: IMSI TURBOCAD 9 PROFESSIONAL (CD-ROM)

I've used TurboCAD pro for years. For about the same price as the crippled AutoCAD LT, this gives you maybe 90% of what the full version of AutoCAD can do at the level of a straight-ahead 3D CAD package; it is mostly missing stuff like support for AutoLISP, plug-ins and layered applications available from AutoDESK and third parties, CAM support, and 100% file compatibility. However, TurboCAD does have some capabilities not available in AutoCAD, and for from-scratch 2D and 3D drafting and design, this does everything you want and more. Its AutoCAD file import and export is very good, and it can use most parts libraries available from manufacturers. Its capabilities go far deeper than other consumer-grade CAD packages; it is a serious professional package. I have AutoCAD mechanical desktop at work but actually prefer TurboCAD for the stuff I do at home.