IntelliCAD by CADopia Standard Edition

by CADopia

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000630ON
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 8, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #40,178 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

IntelliCAD by CADopia, Standard Edition is a CAD tool for students, educators, architects, designers, or anyone who creates or uses CAD drawings. The Standard Edition is designed for basic drafting, dimensioning, and annotation uses. IntelliCAD's native file format is DWG, which allows you to open and save any existing Autodesk AutoCAD file--made with version 2.5 through 2000--without undergoing any file conversion or data loss. IntelliCAD provides compatibility with the AutoCAD command set, menu files, and scripts, as well as with AutoLISP and Autodesk ADS. IntelliCAD can also convert files from one format to another format. IntelliCAD offers Microsoft Windows integration and many other unique productivity features, including the ability to open multiple drawings at once. The IntelliCAD Explorer lets you review and exchange drawing content with drag-and-drop ease. You can graphically customize menus and toolbars and manage your drawing using visual tools that enhance your productivity.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars High end features at an entry level cost, May 6, 2002

By 

Linda Zarate "IT Ops Consultant" (Azusa, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: IntelliCAD by CADopia Standard Edition (CD-ROM)

I purchased this program because I wanted a drawing application that could handle 3-D and wireframe drawings - things that are difficult-to-impossible to do with Visio, which I use for most of my technical illustrations. The price was right and the fact that it was first developed by Visio (before Visio was purchased by Microsoft) convinced me that this was a good deal. I like the user interface, which is easy to learn (I also purchased a book titled Using IntelliCAD 2001 to reduce the learning curve), and there is a discussion group on the Internet that is frequented by experts who can answer questions if you're stumped.

Although this program is positioned to compete with AutoCAD, and is priced far below that program's steep price tag, my needs were much more modest. However, IntelliCAD does handle AutoCAD files, and has most of the features, including built-in programming language support (AUTO Lisp), does complex line types and most other basic CAD features that are essential for production quality computer-aided drafting. If you're looking for a powerful and cost-effective alternative to AutoCAD IntelliCAD may fit your needs. If you also need photo-realistic rendering, raster image display and display of ACIS solids you may want to look at the professional edition of IntelliCAD, which also includes integrated Microsoft VBA (Visual Basic for Applications)and integrated document management capabilities. I strongly recommend getting a copy of the book titled Using IntelliCAD 2001 with this program because it serves as both a tutorial and technical reference manual.