CADopia Announces the Release of CADopia 6

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) October 11, 2005

CADopia, a leading developer and distributor of products based on the OpenDesign and IntelliCAD technology, announced that CADopia 6 is now shipping.

“CADopia 6, previously known as CADopia IntelliCAD, incorporates a number of exciting new features such as support for Adobe Acrobat PDF output and viewing of Microstation DGN and ESRI SHP files, while providing a stable, high performance CAD design, drafting, and detailing solution for engineers and architects,” said Surya Sarda, President and CEO of CADopia. “CADopia 6 also supports opening and saving of most Autodesk AutoCAD drawing files up to version 2006, using the DwgDirect technology.”

“I am impressed by the level of compatibility of CADopia software with AutoCAD,” said John Loacker, President of Kroll Maps, Seattle, USA. “CADopia has been working closely with us to ensure that the CADopia solution meets our needs.”

The new and improved features in CADopia 6 Professional Edition include:

•     New! Export your drawings as Adobe Acrobat PDF files
•     Open Autodesk AutoCAD files up to version 2006
•     New! Sweep and loft solids using ACIS solid modeling technology
•     New! Export and import DWF (Drawing Web Format) files for viewing on the web
•     Enhanced! Raster Image Support with support for over 100 file formats such as BMP, TIF, GIF, JPG, CALS.
•     New! View ESRI (SHP) and Microstation (DGN) files as images
•     Enhanced print style tables
•     New! External References Manager
•     Enhanced Entity Snaps with extend and projected intersection options
•     Enhanced FlexLM Network License Manager with optional floating licenses
•     More customization options
•     Enhanced command bar feature
•     Performance enhancements
•     General functionality improvements

To learn more about the new and updated features, please visit http://www.cadopia.com/about_us/news/cadopia6_released.asp

CADopia 6 is available in 3 editions – Standard, Premium, and Professional. A floating network license option is available for volume license users. Educational versions of the products are available at substantial discounts for accredited educational institutions.

CADopia OEM is available to CAD application developers as a platform technology for their niche CAD applications, allowing them to leverage the functionality that is already available in CADopia 6.

CADopia 6 Professional Edition also includes Columbus Document Management software and Ralph Grabowski’s CADopia Customization Guide and Inside CADopia 6 books.

To download an evaluation copy of CADopia 6 Standard Edition or to request an evaluation CD, visit http://www.cadopia.com. CADopia customers may upgrade to the new version by contacting sales @ cadopia.com.

About CADopia

CADopia (http://www.cadopia.com) is creating the industry standard for an affordable and powerful CAD solution. With a network of strategic ISV partners, distributors and resellers, and a user base spanning over 80 countries across the globe, CADopia is one of the world's most popular providers of professional CAD software. Founded in 1999 in San Diego, CADopia is a privately held California Corporation. For more details, please visit CADopia’s web site at http://www.cadopia.com .

CADopia and the CADopia logo are the trademarks of CADopia Inc. All other trademarks, trade names, or company names referenced herein are used for identification only and are the property of their respective owners.

Contact:

Ken Feitz

Strategic Reach PR

303.487.7406

http://www.strategicreachpr.com

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