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CADdirect 2023 AI versions are based on the IntelliCAD 10.1a engine. To learn more about IntelliCAD, go here.

ArCADia BIM is software for building projects: architecture and communication, electrical installations, sanitary installations, and construction. Recently released ArCADia BIM 14 includes a faster data input engine, easier library management for 3D objects and surfaces, tool palettes, network licensing, and more. 

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ArCADia BIM is CAD software for the construction industry, supporting 2D and 3D design and is based on IntelliCAD. To learn about how ArCADiasoft and the ITC work together, see the success story. To learn about IntelliCAD's BIM platform, go here.

4M FineGREEN is energy simulation BIM software that can upgrade old and new buildings of any kind and scale according to LEED energy efficiency standards. FineGREEN uses the renowned EnergyPlus™ calculation engine sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

Providing the most familiar 3D BIM interface to EnergyPlus on top of IntelliCAD, FineGREEN easily determines the best energy-efficient building design solutions from the initial architectural concept through HVAC design to the entire project completion. Being at the same time 100% .dwg and IFC compatible, the program ensures close collaboration with any other BIM application, such as Autodesk® Revit®, Graphisoft® Archicad®, Allplan®, 4M's own IDEA®, etc.

Headed to Carlson Software's Go West 2022 user conference? Check out IntelliCAD while you're there—many Carlson products are based on the IntelliCAD engine. Go West 2022 is April 4-6, 2022 in Denver, Colorado, US. The in-person conference includes training tracks for Carlson Survey, Civil, SurvCE|PC & Instruments, Mining, PhotoCapture & P3D, and Takeoff.

The most recent update of CMS IntelliCAD 10.1 includes the ability to compare .dwg files. When you compare drawings, CMS IntelliCAD 10.1 highlights all two-dimensional changes such as deletions, additions, and modifications. 

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The latest maintenance release of CMS IntelliCAD 10.1 also includes enhancements to visual styles and other improvements. Users of CMS IntelliCAD 10.1 PE, 10.1 PE PLUS, and 10.1 PE PLUS Network can freely download and install the maintenance update.

The most recent maintenance version of CMS IntelliCAD 10.1 is based on the IntelliCAD 10.1a engine. To learn how CMS benefits from ITC membership for .dwg technology and manufacturing solutions, see the success story. To learn how you can use IntelliCAD as your native .dwg platform, go here.

ActCAD 2022 Prime, Professional, and Standard versions include new features and enhanced commands. To get the latest ActCAD 2022 maintenance release, ActCAD users can upgrade to the latest version 1267 using the ActCAD command CHECKFORUPDATES. The new maintenance version is available for ActCAD 2022 Prime, Professional, and Standard.

The latest ActCAD version is also available directly from the ActCAD website in the downloads area.

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Available in 64- and 32-bit, ActCAD is a native .dwg and .dxf CAD software program used for 2D drafting and 3D modeling. ActCAD is based on the IntelliCAD engine. To learn more about how ActCAD and the ITC work together, see the case study. To learn more about IntelliCAD's .dwg technology, go here.

Interoperability is a win for all project stakeholders when using BIM software from ACCA. With a focus on OpenBIM and the IFC file format, ACCA software users can collaborate and exchange project information, regardless of the BIM tools and applications used.

ACCA offers BIM solutions for construction management and estimating, building and structural design, presentations including AI, renewable energy, and more.

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ACCA is a member of the IntelliCAD Technology Consortium and delivers several BIM and technical products based on the IntelliCAD engine. To learn more about IntelliCAD's BIM technology, go here.

FineFIRE is the BIM standard for fire fighting design; it faces projects of any kind or scale in an easy, fast and reliable way according to all the latest standards. As shown in the IntelliCAD 10.1 DevCast videos, here are project examples implemented by FineFIRE:

• Large industrial projects: The Dalli case study (home products)
• Big storage projects: The Coca-Cola HBC case study
• Factories and manufacturing: The Paper Factory case study
• Hotels and resorts: The Thassos Grand Resort case study

FineFIRE considers all the parameters of the physical and functional characteristics of a sprinkler network to support smart network modeling, identification of clashes between other MEP installations, quick exploration of alternative viable options, extraction of a Bill of Materials, and overall easy collaboration and sharing of information between designers and constructors. More specifically, FineFIRE:

• Combines a state-of-the-art BIM technology on top of IntelliCAD, allowing the user to design piping networks faster and easier.
• Ensures full compatibility with Autodesk® Revit®, Graphisoft® Archicad®, Nemetschek® Vectorworks®, Google® SketchUp Pro®, or equivalent.
• Allows you to work with any type of piping network (tree systems, gridded, looped, etc.).
• Places sprinklers automatically, considering building hazards and the type of sprinklers.
• Performs a detailed hydraulic simulation for the highest accuracy in network sizing, considering the equipment technical characteristics (i.e., pump curves/diagrams).
• Generates the exact quantity of project materials along with their costs.
• Provides a fully documented final printout with calculation reports and a set of drawings in 2D and 3D.
• Supports all existing standards (NFPA13 American Standard, EN 12845, BS9251, AS2118, ASIB11, FM GLOBAL, CEA 4001, etc.).

And all the above coexist synergistically within an integrated BIM environment where the user can work and interact directly on the 3D building model. Details of the concept and functionality of FineFIRE is provided in the IntelliCAD 10.1 DevCast video at this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctjlyJ03En4.

ZWCAD 2022 SP2 is available for download, including an enhanced smart plot feature, new data types and data links for tables, and improved all-around efficiency.

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ActCAD 2022 is now available based on the recently released IntelliCAD 10.1a engine. Users of ActCAD 2022 Professional and Standard can upgrade to the latest version 1209 using the ActCAD command CHECKFORUPDATES. 

The updated ActCAD focuses on improvements to existing features, but also includes a handful of new features: new EXTRIM, LAYERMERGE, and TABLEIMPORT commands; import Microsoft® Excel® files; work with table data links, formulas, and cell formats; synchronize block attributes; and nudge entities using keyboard shortcuts. The Professional version also includes new Planar Surface and Convert to NURBS commands.

With ActCAD Professional and Standard, you can natively create and edit .dwg files for 2D drafting and 3D modeling. ActCAD includes global perpetual licenses and has several licensing options.

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It took just one week for ActCAD to be released with the new 10.1a IntelliCAD engine. To learn about how ActCAD benefits from membership in the IntelliCAD Technology Consortium, see the success story. To learn more about IntelliCAD's .dwg technology, go here.