New 3D Model Content for Easier Architectural Design

New DesignCAD 3D MAX version 21 includes 600 3D models you to quickly drag and drop into your design.  Each colorful, fully texture-mapped symbol can be modified to your exact specification.  Choose from:

• 129 structural models – doors and hardware, windows and window treatments, fireplaces, wood moldings and more
• 234 kitchen items – cabinets, appliances, faucets, sinks, counters and more
• 52 bath items – tubs, faucets, sinks, vanities and more
• 134 residential items – furniture, lighting fixtures and home décor
• 51 office items – desks, file & storage cabinets, tables, shelving and more

New AutoCAD 2011 Support

Work with the latest AutoCAD® files. Import/Export support for AutoCAD 2010 and 2011 .DWG and .DXF file formats has been added so users can collaborate with people using even the latest Autodesk® software versions.   This includes compatibility with AutoCAD® layouts and PaperSpace, plus support for AutoCAD® layers, linestyles, views, and blocks.  New DesignCAD 21 even offers limited support for Architectural Desktop (ADT) objects, which are now recognized and exploded to DesignCAD equivalents.

Improved Layers

DesignCAD 21 now offers support for long layer names, up to 255 characters.

Improved Paperspace

DesignCAD 21 is now able to use the same paperspace template more than once in a drawing.

Improved Dimensions

Dimension tools now have an "outside" text placement option similar to that in other CAD programs.

Usability Enhancements

New DesignCAD 21 offers enhancements to the management of default settings and custom workspaces to improve ease of use.

Improved Shadows for Directional Lights

DesignCAD 21 offers improved resolution to shadows cast by directional lights when rendering a zoomed area.