Advanced Micro Systems, Inc. and RAM International Announce ADTlink Version 1.1

New features allow Import to Autodesk Architectural Desktop CAD drawings directly from both RAM Structural System and RAM CADstudio

(PRWEB) February 11, 2005 -- Advanced Micro Systems, Inc. (AMS) and RAM International announced today the release of ADTlink 1.1. The upgrade includes added support for importing RAM CADstudio designs to Autodesk Architectural Desktop. CADstudio is the latest software release from RAM International which works to increase design integration between engineers and cad specialists. The import of RAM Structural System and RAM CADstudio models into native Architectural Desktop entities further allows engineers and their clients the integration necessary to perform sophisticated visualization and clash detection with other team members such as mechanical and electrical engineers.

Commenting on the recent software upgrade, Brad Whittemore, President of AMS, stated "The addition of CADstudio import to ADTlink was the next logical step toward improving our product to meet the converging needs of engineers and designers. We specialize in serving architectural firms with products and services to help make them more productive, while RAM focuses on serving consulting structural engineering firms. Working together, we continue to improve our product to further streamline the building design process and help our prospective customers be more productive."

In addition to adding support for CADstudio, the new version also brings a wealth of new features that increases the flexibility and detail of the import process. New features include:

- Support of Mat Footing

- CADstudio support for ADT 2004/2005

- Object updates with cloud option

- Beam Studs and Camber information are added to beams as property set definitions

- Full support of UK METRIC models

- Support of extend/shorten of wall start/end points on import

- Selection of multiple template drawings for style import

- User option of automatic model offset

A trial version download and more information on ADTlink 1.1 are available at

http://www.amsystems.com/products/architectural/adt-link.asp

About Advanced Micro Systems, Inc.

Advanced Micro Systems, Inc. a recognized leader in CAD technology for the engineering, manufacturing, building design and architectural industries. AMS provides professional services in the areas of software selection, software customization, design automation, Engineering Document Management, CAD training, and technical support. Located in Fairfield, NJ the company has provided CAD solutions since 1987. Visit http://www.amsystems.com for more information.

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