DATACAD Announces DataCAD® LT Version 10

Low-Cost CADD Program Provides Professional-level 2D Drafting and 3D Modeling Tools


AVON, CONN. – August 26, 2002 – DATACAD LLC today announced DataCAD LT version 10, a low-cost 2D/3D CADD program for architects, interior designers, engineers, builders, contractors, and their clients. DataCAD LT provides the essential functionality of a full-strength CADD program for $149.95 USD. DataCAD LT version 10 will ship in September 2002.


“For less than the cost of a desktop publishing program, DataCAD LT provides a suite of tools for creating construction drawings and high quality presentations. DataCAD LT meets the everyday CADD needs of AEC professionals, making it ideal for home office, jobsite laptop, and for sharing designs with clients and subcontractors,” said Mark Madura, President and CEO of DATACAD LLC.


All of the fundamental 2D and 3D architectural drawing and modeling features of DataCAD 10 are included in DataCAD LT. The program includes automatic door and window insertion; associative dimensioning and hatching; unlimited undo/redo; TrueType font support; bitmap import; solid, pattern, and bitmap fills; and OpenDWG®-based translators. 3D models created in DataCAD LT can be exported to o2c (objects 2 see) format for rendering, animation, and Internet distribution.

Pricing
DataCAD LT 10 will be available for an introductory price of $99.95 USD (via Internet download) or $109.95 USD on CD-ROM through December 2002. The retail price afterward will be $149.95 USD. All prices are good for United States distribution only.
DataCAD products are available through authorized dealers worldwide or directly from DATACAD LLC. For the name of the dealer nearest you, please call (800) 394-2231 or (860) 677-4004 outside the U.S. You can also access the “Support” section of DATACAD LLC’s Web page at www.datacad.com for information about purchasing DataCAD products.


About DATACAD LLC
DATACAD LLC is an independent, privately held company that provides robust computer-aided design and drafting solutions to architecture, building, engineering, and construction firms. According to the most recent AIA firm survey, DataCAD is the second most widely used CADD software among American Institute of Architects (AIA) member firms. DataCAD has over 250,000 installations worldwide.


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