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CMS IntelliCAD CAD Software Cloud Application Streaming

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August 19th, 2010 - Bryant, Arkansas, USA. CMS, Inc. has just introduced the latest and most advanced application streaming technology into the CAD industry. We are probably the first CAD company widely providing this technology.

You can now quickly load and seamlessly run CMS IntelliCAD STD directly from our website domain, without the need to install it, and without any significant performance degradation.

We believe that common cloud technology, i.e., typically running a software inside a browser window, has some important barriers still difficult to crossover, specially with CAD applications. Manly they are internet connection speed and performance, file security and availability.

With the technology we are now providing, you are basically downloading key portions of our software that enables it to start running, and remaining features are loaded only when required. At the moment, we are just allowing our software to be loaded from our website, but it's already prepared for offline mode, i.e., IntelliCAD stream will be hosted on your drive or any mobile drive. Always without needing to install our software.

You will always keep your files where they have always been. Contrary to the standard cloud technology concept, with CMS IntelliCAD and Cloud Streaming technology you will never need to upload your files to a cloud server, and so you will have them always available and secured!

That's right, you can even run it from here!

Feel free to run and try it now! Click on the green start button.

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CMS IntelliConvert - The DWG, DXF File version converter

It's common to see customers willing to have the ability to batch convert DWG files between different versions. Or even convert a recent DWG file version into an old version they are able to open or edit using their own cad software.

We have just added new product to our catalog. CMS IntelliConvert supports these required features:

• Easy to use Stand-alone application - No other software is required.
• Converts DWG to DXF, and DXF to DWG files. Batch conversion is supported.
• DWG/DXF file version converter.
• Supports the most common DWG/DXF file versions (R12 to V2010-2011 DWG/DXF file formats).

This software tool can be downloaded and used for trial purposes. It's freely included with new CMS IntelliCAD 6.6 purchases, or purchased separately for $51.95

DWG is a Autodesk trademark, and it's referred here as file extension that CMS IntelliConvert is able to process.

Upgrade from any CAD software

April 12, 2009 - Bryant, Arkansas  -  CAD Manufacturing Solutions, the developers of CMS IntelliCAD CAD software, today announced the availability of CMS IntelliCAD 6.6 PRO Upgrade from any CAD Software edition, the latest version of the full featured and powerful official IntelliCAD Software.

If you are looking for upgrading your CAD Software, whatever it may be, then CMS IntelliCAD may be your choice.

CMS IntelliCAD 6.6 PRO is a Reliable, Affordable, Powerful and Responsive CAD application, that will allow you to upgrade your drafting and drawing tools to a full set of advanced features.

CMS IntelliCAD 6.6 PRO - Professional Edition.

This release includes a full featured set of 2D & 3D CAD tools also included in the Standard edition, plus ACIS Solid Modeling, Rendering and Lighting, advanced Raster control, VBA and Lisp programming.

Why should you upgrade to CMS IntelliCAD? our customers have your answer.

"You have been one of the most responsive software companies I've worked with in a long time."
Steven Schafrik, Research Engineer.

"CMS IntelliCAD is solid product at a great price.
The interface is intuitive and anyone with prior CAD software experience can install it and be up-and-running within minutes.
Installation is a snap and friendly support staff make this a software product worth your consideration."
Karl Keip, Texas Hydraulics, Inc. IT Manager.

"You can safely buy any product from CMS as they are certainly prepared to help and support you in case you need it. They have proven to me a very professional and excellent behavior of business manner. I can strongly recommend them as a very good and serious supplier. Best regards to all at CMS from a happy and satisfied customer."
Tom Palle Hansen.

See Google Checkout End User reviews about CMS IntelliCAD experience:

CMS IntelliCAD End User Reviews >

Trial:

Freely download CMS IntelliCAD 6.6 PRO from http://intellicadms.com

Pricing:

CMS IntelliCAD 6.6 PRO Upgrade from any CAD Software, can be purchased for $149.95 / seat.

Buy directly from our online store at:

http://store.intellicadms.com

CMS IntelliCAD 5 stars customer review rating

March 8, 2010 - Bryant, Arkansas, USA. CMS, Inc. online store http://store.intellicadms.com uses Google Checkout™ to manage payments for all CMS IntelliCAD and CMS Software purchases.

At the fourth quarter of 2008, CMS has selected Google Checkout™ services due to the potential high end quality service and extreme security assurance. The integration done with our online store resulted in a much faster and reliable purchase process that is now available to all of our customers.

This purchase process is somehow different from what is considered "old way, simple, direct and easy". A customer does not require an user account to be able to purchase our products. Selecting a product and checking out is enough to checkout and prepare an order for payment. "How much simpler can it be?"

Credit Card Payment approval process usually is extremely fast. After payment, the customer is automatically redirected back to the store. At this point, a store user account has been automatically created and the customer is immediately able to browse his store account, retrieve is license information, download our software and receipt. Customer license information will be always securely stored.

Due to security reasons, CMS does not send any software license information to a customer email box.

Some foreign purchases may require some extra time to approve the credit card use. In some cases, it can take some extra time/minutes, or it can even be declined. Customer will always be notified by an email message.

Customer feedback has been extremely valuable to tune some of the store features. Due to the high level of integration with Google tools, Google Product Search is able to collect customer Google Checkout™ reviews regarding CMS purchasing process, and we are now extremely excited with the results made public by Google.

CMS has the highest 2010 seller average rating, 5/5.  And an overall average rating: 4.7 / 5 - Based on 55 reviews. Don't take our word for granted, CMS has NO INTERFERENCE whatsoever on customer reviews:

"I got what I paid for in a timely manner. Very happy with it."

"Excellent service and ongoing support !!"

"Excellent. Good back up support."

"I was able to activate my software within minutes of purchase. Thanks."

This confirms that Google Checkout™ was the right choice for our store and our CMS IntelliCAD customers.

IntelliCAD 7 Beta CAD Software - What's New

New Features in IntelliCAD 7 CAD Software - Transcribed from ITC Press Release

IntelliCAD 7 offers many new end-user and development platform features:

Greatly enhanced general drawing productivity: docking properties pane and command window, layer management, Drawing Explorer, enhanced menus and toolbars, real-time rendering support, and more.Integrated command compatibility and support for the DWG 2010 format.New support for custom objects, including AutoCAD® Architecture objects using ODA ADTdirect to display and edit architectural entities such as walls, doors, windows, etc.Full support for DRX with extended IRX methods; support for VSTA; new online developer help, including integration with Microsoft® Visual Studio®.Expanded internationalization tools simplify localization in addition to the ten languages already available: single source for online help and printed manual; UNICODE support; switch languages on the fly; easier access to files for localization changes.

“We designed IntelliCAD 7 to give our member companies an improved CAD platform, utilizing the best technology available today. The Open Design Alliance has created a world class development environment with its DWGdirect libraries and the DRX programming language and those technologies are woven into the fabric of IntelliCAD 7,” said David Lorenzo, director of development of the IntelliCAD Technology Consortium. “We paid attention to the input from our member community and they demand a high quality platform with excellent interactivity and performance. We are confident that they are getting what they asked for with this new release.”

IntelliCAD 7 Beta2 - Released for testing

Transcription of IntelliCAD Technology Consortium press release.

IntelliCAD 7 Beta2 Release: Work Smarter and Faster with a Brand New Architecture

Portland, OR., USA, February 9, 2010 – The IntelliCAD Technology Consortium (ITC) today announced a Beta2 release for ITC members (such as CMS, Inc.) of the all-new IntelliCAD 7 CAD software incorporating a new software architecture designed to optimize the core data import/export and application programming functions critical to users of the IntelliCAD CAD platform. The IntelliCAD 7 architecture uses DWGdirect™ from the Open Design Alliance (ODA) as its internal database for improved handling of DWG files. For companies building custom applications, IntelliCAD 7 also offers the powerful DRX object oriented application programming language (API) developed by the Open Design Alliance (ODA) with custom IRX extensions specific to the IntelliCAD platform.

The IntelliCAD platform, combined with ITC member solutions is being used by thousands of companies for creating engineering and design documents from the simplest 2D room design to the most complex 3D plant construction and BIM analysis. The new enhancements to the core IntelliCAD product offer architects and engineers an enhanced user experience through an improved user interface, more efficient drawing handling and improved product quality.

Companies building design automation applications on top of IntelliCAD will appreciate the DRX/IRX API to create sophisticated commands and industry-specific custom objects that interact intelligently with other objects according to their properties.  DRX and the IRX extensions provide the ability to create complex applications with custom objects similar to the Autodesk® ObjectARX® API. The unique IRX extensions offer special cursor handlers, specialized editing functions, document and layout managers and custom printing and plotting interfaces.

The new IntelliCAD 7 geometry subsystem improves graphic quality and supports a variety of graphic display devices. The extensive quality, performance and functional improvements to the IntelliCAD 7 product extends the decade long IntelliCAD tradition of incorporating new enhancements specifically requested by its members.

About the IntelliCAD Technology Consortium.

The IntelliCAD Technology Consortium licenses the IntelliCAD technology to its commercial members, who in turn market and sell applications based on IntelliCAD to their end users. The IntelliCAD Technology Consortium is an independent organization of software developers established specifically for the development of the IntelliCAD technology. Commercial members have access to the IntelliCAD source code, documentation, developer support, and more. For additional ITC news and information, visit the company web site (http://www.intellicad.org/) or call 1-503-293-7655.

Autodesk, AutoCAD, ObjectARX and Autodesk Architecture are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., in the USA and/or other countries. DWG is the native file format for Autodesk's AutoCAD® software and is a trademark of Autodesk, Inc.  IntelliCAD Technology Consortium is not affiliated with Autodesk, Inc. IntelliCAD is registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office by The IntelliCAD Technology Consortium.

DWG 2010 file compatibility and CMS IntelliCAD

DWG file format is probably the most use drawing file format used in the world.

Because IntelliCAD can read, write, and display DWG files without conversion, it is an obvious alternative for Autodesk® AutoCAD® users. But the program provides other compatibility and productivity features that you will find indispensable.

IntelliCAD is a powerful drawing program that gives you the ability to create professional two-dimensional drawings and three-dimensional designs.

IntelliCAD is designed for anyone who wants a fast and efficient CAD program with the power and versatility of standard programs such as Autodesk® AutoCAD® or MicroStation® by Bentley Systems, Inc., at an affordable price. Using today's advanced technology, IntelliCAD integrates the Microsoft® Windows® interface with a powerful CAD engine.

Like AutoCAD® and AutoCAD® LT, IntelliCAD uses DWG as its native file format. IntelliCAD® opens, edits, and saves any existing DWG files saved in version 2.5 through 2007-2009, without conversion or data loss.

Presently, If DWG 2010 file version compatibility is required, Autodesk® TrueView 2010 - DWG Convert function - is able to convert DWG 2010 version files in to previous DWG file versions. Converting a drawing to an earlier release format may cause some data loss. In this case a user should assign a different file name in order to prevent overwriting the source file.

Because CMS IntelliCAD 6.6 still does not open DWG 2010 version directly, this process allows a user to open, edit or reuse a DWG 2010 file with CMS IntelliCAD 6.6.

Save Time Working with CMS IntelliCAD Explorer

How can you easily manage features and settings of your drawings? Working with CMS IntelliCAD Explorer you can.

The IntelliCAD Explorer provides a powerful and convenient way to maintain and manage many of the features and settings of your drawings. You can use the IntelliCAD Explorer to work with layers, linetypes, text styles, coordinate systems, named views, blocks, and dimension styles within the current drawing or to copy this information between drawings.

This section explains how to use the IntelliCAD Explorer to:

• Manage elements related to settings and entities in your drawings.
• Organize information on layers and manage layers.
• Create and use linetypes.
• Load text fonts and create text styles.
• Select and control coordinate systems.
• Save and restore named views.
• Save, insert, and manage blocks.
• Copy, cut, and paste dimension styles between DWG files.

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