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News Release from: The IntelliCAD Technology Consortium | Subject: IntelliCAD 7.0 Alpha
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 20 December 2007
Rewritten software enables vertical CAD
advances
IntelliCAD 7.0 is a complete re-architecture of the IntelliCAD technology.
The IntelliCAD Technology Consortium has released IntelliCAD 7.0 Alpha its members IntelliCAD 7.0 is a complete re-architecture of the IntelliCAD technology
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 5 Mar 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The new IntelliCAD is based on DWGdirect, a nonproprietary design format compatible with ARX and Autodesk-related systems available from the Open Design Alliance.
IntelliCAD 7.0 integrates from the Open Design Alliance directly as its internal database DWGdirect which provides improved performance in loading and saving files, full access to the DWGdirect DRX development interface (an object-oriented C++ API), and a flexible new graphics subsystem.
When completed, IntelliCAD 7.0 will further enhance the ability of ITC members to create advanced and highly specialised vertical applications and deliver robust CAD technology to their end users.
When asked about the release, David Lorenzo, ITC Development Director, replied: "Although IntelliCAD 7.0 is not feature complete, the release allows our members to learn more about the new DRX API.
The sample DRX applications provided with the Alpha demonstrate how to implement custom objects in IntelliCAD with overrides such as dragging, grip editing and List.
Members can review the API, provide feedback, and begin design for new applications while internal development continues to complete the new engine".
IntelliCAD 7.0 Alpha includes over 250 rewritten commands - several of which are now demand-loaded DRX external applications, Unicode support, improved paperspace functionality, Diesel menu support, object enabler architecture, improved DWG file format compatibility, and improved user interface for Autodesk.
The ITC plans to release IntelliCAD 7.0 Beta in the second quarter of 2008.
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