Features
New Features• Parametric Slabs - Increase architectural design capabilities with parametric slabs, particularly for multi-level structures. Ability to cut holes in the slabs is also supported • Mode in Edit Dragger – Edit Segment - Improve editing of walls, slabs and bulge polylines (zero width polylines) • 1st Pricing™ Costing Module for Doors and Windows - Instantly obtain online cost quotes for Doors, Windows, and Skylights used in your drawing. • Bill of Materials/Parts List - The most effective way to cost your design. Report on all object properties and block attributes, assign custom attributes, or adjust the query to produce custom reports • Support of Table Object - In addition to converting a Bill of Materials report into a table, you can also use the new Insert Table Tool to create a table on the fly, or import a table from DWG/DXF files, as Table Objects are now AutoCAD® compatible • Fill Schedule Wizard - Create and fill the schedule table with drawing information faster and easier • “Green” Library - Access a library of over 50 Eco-friendly objects along with dozens of materials to help conserve our natural resources • Materials - Over 300 New Materials have been added, many that are Eco-friendly • Parametric Parts and Symbols - Ability to create fully parametric 2D and 3D content – some parts may be used in AutoCAD® as well! • Part and Symbol Library Palette - New Palette allows for easy management of Parametric Parts and symbols • Woodworking Layout Tool - Create 2D layouts of 3D models to optimize the cutting and manufacturing of new components • Dimensions - Get greater flexibility and enhanced 2D drafting ability with New Angular Dimension for Arcs and New Surveyor Linear Dimension • 3D Drawing Tool – Rotated Box - Create 3D box on any angle from your active workplane • ASAT File Import/Export - Enjoy enhanced compatibility for 3D solid modelling. Store 3D objects and blocks/inserts in ASAT files. • Collada (DAE) File Export - Experience enhanced operability with virtual worlds and Google™ Earth with this powerful new export option • OBJ File Import/Export - Obtain OBJ support for polygonal models and free form models such as curves and NURB surfaces Improved Features • Lofting - Lofting guidelines provide enhanced control of your lofted objects by adding 3D splines and polylines • 3DS File Import/Export - Get better interoperability with mechanical and artistic design applications with improved material, texture coordinate, and normal import/export of 3DS files • Terrain Tool - Create terrain objects from selected points • Schedule Table - Now includes support for walls and slabs. • Style Manager for Architectural Objects - Better control architectural designs with the ability to make quick changes to common architectural object types |
