Based on the latest software technology, Ashampoo 3D CAD Architecture 2 provides an even wider range of software features. As a competitive alternative to the established and very expensive CAD products on the market, often selling for several thousand Euros for a single user license, Ashampoo 3D CAD only costs a fraction of the price.

Accurate and downtoearth the sky is the limit

Design family homes, shopping malls, highrise buildings or just an apartment within a real 2D/3D environment using all the available tools for planning and visualizing buildings. With its simple usability the software clearly stands out of the crowd while at the same time displaying very exact results.

In addition to features like for example 3D design, intelligent components, perfect 2D/3D plans including cross sections and views, virtual reality image export and precise dimensioning, Ashampoo 3D CAD Architecture 2 offers a variety of brandnew features as well as improvements in usability and workflow management. Some of these changes have been brought about through user suggestions and contributions.

On top of everything, Ashampoo 3D CAD Architecture 2 now comes with Quantities Plugin. With this plugin you can easily keep track of complex projects and develop your personal planning strategy.

Quantities Plugin Keep track of things
The Quantities Plugin displays a digital compilation of data providing roomspecific information such as dimensions in 2D/3D view and allows for a deeper evaluation of the planning process according to the German DIN 277 and the Wohnflchenverordnung Residential Space Ordinance. The program generates lists in different formats that can be adjusted to your own design if required. With the Quantities Plugin transparency of large projects will be enhanced, thus facilitating the planning process while creating a genuine added value for the customers

The Quantities Plugin comprises the following features

Create lists in different formats like PDF, RTF, EXCEL and HTML to help analyze your planning process. Content and design can be customized via fileexport and integrated listdesign module
Display of current surface areas to fully comprehend formulas and countercheck measurements
Visual check of volume and surface areas in 2D and 3D view
Calculation results can be displayed individually for each floor, building component and method of calculation by using a tree view

List of brandnew features

Design your own individual surface
With the new Surface design tool for 3D surfaces you are able to create e.g. tiled sections, facade elements, working surfaces and prewall installations from different angles, and best of all its as easy as a walk in the park. Additionally, the free input method editor generates any surface for every possible usage.

Creative building planning
From now on users can move, stretch, turn, mirror and copy whole buildings or stories, thus giving them the freedom to finalize their planning process even faster.

Add smooth shadows to any light source
Types of light like ambient, point and spot can now be accentuated with smooth shadows, thereby creating even more photorealistic visualizations of 3D CAD models. Interiors appear to be even more authentic and fire the users imagination while creating new interiors

Extended 2D functionality

Make your everyday life easier by using the brandnew 2D functions of Ashampoos CAD software, like for example
 Line trimming
 Parallel copies
 Drawing parallel lines
 Edit points for 2D elements
 Add and delete polygon points
 Scaling of 2D elements
 Trimming of intersecting lines
 Automatic identification of line and polyline intersections with the help of given lines, polylines and reference lines. It is also possible to erase single line segments between intersecting points

Improved planning and construction process

With the new version Ashampoos 3D CAD offers data input assistance during planning and construction phase. Specific tools provide support and enable numeric input, wall modification, 3D object rotation during input and height modification.

Solar elements now with own catalogue

For onroof and inroofmounting purposes users can choose between various solar modules and solar panels. It is also possible to switch perspective to top view and enter a value for the offset command
In addition, all available tools can be activated or deactivated through dedicated keys.

Take a tour around your virtual building
A walkthrough from an ego perspective enables users to fully explore their CAD projects. Similar to wellknown computer games it is possible to change actor speed and keyboard settings.

A wider range of possibilities for kitchen and bathroom design
Let your imagination run wild Ashampoo 3D CAD Architecture 2 features more than 50 new 3D objects for kitchen and bathroom areas as well as for other areas of the house

Further advancements in CAD technology

 Bars for window construction available
 Move objects from one layer to another via context menu
 Editable polygon points for rooftops
 For dimensioning purposes the program offers extended display modes, circles, margin arrows, the positioning of dimension lines and distance adjustment
 Enhanced positioning of 3D objects
 Angle adjustment for 2D mouse rotation, selection of reference points and reference axis
 Move guidelines as you prefer
 Illustration of stairway entrance with circle elements
 Reference points of item texts editable
 Press mouse wheel to pan in 2D view
 Support for imperial system of measurements
 Add, delete or move polygon points for 2D polygons or ceiling polygons. Reposition head and tail of a line
 Create BOM Bill of material for 3D objects
 Catalogues predefined texture measurements revised and now fully adjustable

All standard features at a glance
 
Design and construction

 Construction in any view, i.e. 2D floor plans, cross sections or 3D
 Polygonal winding staircases solid or wooden
 Polygonal landing staircases solid or wooden
 Construction aids, 3D/2D guidelines
 3D /2D dimensioning, snapto functions for 3D objects
 Accurate positioning using reference points and numerical editing
 Detailed visibilities for each view, settings for level of detail shown
 Structural layers for walls, ceilings and floors
 Project management using the project viewer; create layers
 Predefined dormertypes including eyebrow and arched dormers
 Predefined banisters for staircases
 Extensive range of functions for roofs and dormers incl. gutters, etc.
 2D graphic functions
 Insert openings in walls & facade elements
 Surface editor for surfacing areas and subareas, editing in 2D/3D

Creative planning with a lot of 3D objects

 Accurate cross sections through the 3D model
 Assistants for copying properties, select, delete operations
 Comprehensive catalog of 3D objects, materials and symbols
 Create individual 2D symbols for text blocks, legends
 Settings for sun and moon for the illumination of 3D views
 Extendable 3D catalogs
 User definition of structural layers for inclusion in the catalog
 Scale objects

Realworld pictures
 Define user light sources, punctual and spot lighting, ambient, etc.
 Edit models using materials and texture
 Ray tracing, antialiasing, create images during processing
 Ambient occlusion and smooth shadows

Landscape planning with predefined landscape forms
 3D terrain model with specific areas like paths, terraces, etc.
 2D / 3D plants
 3D landscaping with height points and predefined landscape forms

Powerful export functions
 3D export in various formats e.g. independent 3D object, 3DS, 3DDXF, etc.
 Export whole buildings or parts of your 3D view and add them to your catalogue
 Export timber lists in PDF, RTF, Excel or HTML format
 Calculate texture coordinates and point normals
 Convert 3D models into various formats e.g. 3DS, 3DDXF, VRML1
 Save pictures of your 2D or 3D view as .bmp, .png, .jpg or .gif

Requirements

Operating System
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista 32Bit/64Bit, Windows 7.
For Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 is highly recommended

Computer
PC with a processor frequency of at least 1.8 GHz, 256 MB RAM, 64 MB graphics adapter, DVD disk drive, Internet connection for updates

Disk space
Free hard disk space of 1.3 GB

The premium software Ashampoo 3D CAD Professional 2 equally serves the different needs of such demanding users as architects, civil engineers, draftsmen and tradesmen. At the same time, a main feature of the program is total continuity right through to the production of construction plans, i.e. if the design is modified the final construction plans are automatically updated. Focusing on the user, the program stands out due to its useroptimized interface, accurate results and comprehensive range of functions.

Ashampoo 3D CAD Professional 2 offers a variety of wellengineered functions, one of them being the exchange of floor plans with other project members or clients via 2DDXF/DWG import/export, irrespective of the system being used.

Innovative new features of Ashampoo 3D CAD Professional 2 are the Window Construction Module, allowing for the design of individual window types, and CINEMA 4D Export, a powerful Plugin that converts your 3D projects into CINEMA 4D files thus providing the possibility of turning your projects into photorealistic living environments.

Moreover, the Quantities Plugin provides a deep analysis of the whole planning process according to surface area, living space and volume etc

Window construction the easy way
The Window Construction Plugin is now available as an exclusive auxiliary module for Ashampoo 3D CAD Professional 2 only. With this module users are able to design their own window types and save them for further use in the catalogue. For window construction an underlying adjustable grid with predefined frame/sashtypes comes to use. The measurements of individual window components are being administered via 'profiles' that can be altered at any time. In addition, users are able to modify their windows with sashbars, bolts and jambs.

CINEMA 4D Export create photorealistic living environments
Ever thought about turning your 3D projects into actual dream homes on your PC CINEMA 4D Export now provides you with the right set of tools to do so. The new Plugin gives you the freedom to export all 3D files of your building project into CINEMA 4D files, allowing for further processing in CINEMA 4D while delivering brilliant results in next to no time.

Features
Export projects and scenes with light sources, materials and textures
Export single elements and add to CINEMA 4 catalogue
Preserve your project structure to enable for easy identification and modification of single elements in CINEMA 4D after export
Previously defined angles are being transferred accordingly and made available as respective camera angles in CINEMA 4D after export
Organize materials and objects in groups to create higher transparency before exporting to CINEMA 4D

Current version featuring numerous innovations

Design your own individual surface
With the new surface design tool for 3D surfaces you are able to create e.g. tiled sections, facade elements, working surfaces and prewall installations from different angles, and best of all it's as easy as a walk in the park. Additionally, the free input method editor generates any surface for every possible usage.

Creative building planning
From now on users can move, stretch, turn, mirror and copy whole buildings or stories, thus giving them the freedom to finalize their planning process even faster.

Add 'smooth' shadows to any light source
Types of light like ambient, point and spot can now be accentuated with 'smooth' shadows, thereby creating even more photorealistic visualizations of 3D CAD models. Interiors appear to be even more authentic and fire the user's imagination while creating new interiors.

Extended 2D functionality
Make your everyday life easier by using the brandnew 2D functions of Ashampoo's CAD software, like for example

Line trimming
Parallel copies
Drawing parallel lines
Edit points for 2D elements
Add and delete polygon points
Scaling of 2D elements
Trimming of intersecting lines
Automatic identification of line and polyline intersections with the help of given lines, polylines and reference lines. It is also possible to erase single line segments between intersecting points.

Improved planning and construction
With the new version Ashampoo's 3D CAD Professional 2 offers data input assistance during planning and construction phase. Specific tools provide support and enable numeric input, wall modification, 3Dobject rotation during input and height modification. In addition, all available tools can be activated or deactivated through dedicated keys.

Solar elements now with own catalogue
For onroof and inroofmounting purposes users can choose between various solar modules and solar panels. It is also possible to switch perspective to top view and enter a value for the offset command.

Take a tour around your virtual building
A walkthrough from an ego perspective enables you to fully explore your CAD projects. Similar to wellknown computer games it is possible to change actor speed and keyboard settings.

A wider range of possibilities for kitchen and bathroom design
Let your imagination run wild Ashampoo 3D CAD Architecture 2 features more than 50 new 3D objects for kitchen and bathroom areas as well as for other areas of the house

Further advancements in CAD technology

 Bars for window construction available
 Move objects from one layer to another via context menu
 Editable polygon points for rooftops
 For dimensioning purposes the program offers extended display modes, circles, margin arrows, the positioning of dimension lines and distance adjustment
 Enhanced positioning of 3D objects
 Angle adjustment for 2D mouse rotation, selection of reference points and reference axis
 Move guidelines as you prefer
 Illustration of stairway entrance with circle elements
 Reference points of item texts editable
 Press mouse wheel to pan in 2D view
 Support for imperial system of measurements
 Add, delete or move polygon points for 2D polygons or ceiling polygons. Reposition head and tail of a line
 Create BOM Bill of material for 3D objects
 Catalogue's predefined texture measurements revised and now fully adjustable

Standard features in a nutshell
 
Design and construction of buildings and apartments including garden and landscape planning
Construction in any view, i.e. 2D floor plans, cross sections or 3D views
Export of 3D objects in various formats e.g. individual 3D object, 3DS, 3DDXF, etc.
Polygonal winding staircases solid or wooden
Polygonal landing staircases solid or wooden
Construction aids, 3D/2D guidelines
3D /2D dimensioning, snapto functions for 3D objects
Accurate positioning and processing using reference points and numerical editing
Detailed visibilities for each view, settings for level of detail shown
Accurate cross sections through the 3D model, including calculation of hidden lines
Comprehensive catalog of 3D objects, materials, textures and 2D symbols
Create individual 2D symbols for text blocks, graphic elements, legends, including autotext functions
Project management using the project viewer, copy floors, create layers
Settings for sun and moon for the illumination of 3D views, background images
Ray tracing, antialiasing, create images from observation points during processing
2D graphic functions
Assistants for copying properties and for select and delete functions
Structural layers for walls, ceilings and floors
User definition of structural layers for inclusion in the catalog
Predefined banisters for staircases
Extensive range of functions for roofs and dormers including valley gutters, guttering, ridge tiling
Export timber lists in PDF, RTF, Excel or HTML format
Predefined types of dormer including eyebrow and arched dormers
3D landscaping with predefined landscape forms, paths, terraces, incorporate plants mask textures, 3D plants etc.
Common partial 3D converter
Convert 3D models into various formats e.g. 3DS, 3DDXF, VRML 1
Extendable 3D catalogs
Edit models using materials and textures
Calculate texture coordinates and point normals
Create different variants
Define user light sources, punctual lighting, spot lighting, ambient and directional light sources
Scale objects
Surface editor for surfacing areas and subareas, editing in 2D and 3D
Automatic recognition of openings in walls, surfacing of complete facades
Generate lists according to German DIN 277 and WoFlV Residential Space Ordinance
Output data as lists in PDF, RTF, EXCEL and HTML format. Change contents and layout using export options and the list designer provided
Display partial areas to verify formulas and to check the resultant values
Visual checking of volume and surface areas in 2D and 3D views
Easy selection of results of calculations for display using a treeview, individually for each floor, building component and method of calculation
2DDXF/DWG import
2D DXF export

Requirements

Operating System
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista 32Bit/64Bit, Windows 7.
For Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 is highly recommended.

Computer
PC with a processor frequency of at least 1.8 GHz, 256 MB RAM, 64 MB graphics adapter, DVD disk drive,
Internet connection for updates

Disk Space
Free hard disk space of 1.3 GB

Since the product is a completely new german development, based on uptodate technology e.g. .NET, c with numerous new features, it meets the total requirements of even the most demanding users, for example architects, construction engineers, draftsmen and craftsmen.

With the aid of 2DDXF / DWG import as well as 2D DXF export features even the exchange of floor plans with other project members or clients presents no problems, irrespective of the system being used. An additional feature is the option to include external 3DS, 3DDXF and VRML 1 objects during planning. The ability to position objects using numerical reference points allows unrestricted and detailed construction.

A further useful software feature of Ashampoo 3D CAD PRO is the ability to create multilayered walls, ceilings and floors using different materials such as insulation, plaster and concrete flooring, with properties that can be specified accurately to the millimeter. For further processing data can be exported as PDF lists showing quantities, allocated task items and a calculation of costs.

Intuitive plan compilation allows for the individual design of complete construction drawings with an output size of up to DIN A0, which conform to DIN and contain cross sections, floor plans, text blocks and 2D symbols optionally the process can be automated. For example, for client presentation various impressions of the planned object can be rendered with high resolution, so that even in the early stages of a project it is possible to gauge the atmosphere created by the final object.

The software offers a viable alternative to the established, extremely expensive CAD products, the costs of which often run to several thousand euro for a single user. A main feature is total continuity right through to the production of construction plans, i.e. if the design is modified the final construction plans are automatically updated, and it is even possible to modify any building component directly in the final construction plans.

Userfriendly interface, accurate results, a comprehensive range of functions including cost calculation.

&9632;Design and construction of buildings and apartments including garden and landscape planning
&9632;Construction in any view, i.e. 2D floor plans, cross sections or 3D views
&9632;Export of 3D objects in various formats e.g. CygniCon Object, 3DS, 3DDXF, etc.
&9632;Polygonal winding staircases solid or wooden
&9632;Polygonal landing staircases solid or wooden
&9632;Construction aids, 3D/2D guidelines
&9632;3D /2D dimensioning, snapto functions for 3D objects
&9632;Accurate positioning and processing using reference points and numerical editing
&9632;Detailed visibilities for each view, settings for level of detail shown
&9632;Accurate cross sections through the 3D model, including calculation of hidden lines
&9632;Comprehensive catalog of 3D objects, materials, textures and 2D symbols
&9632;Create individual 2D symbols for text blocks, graphic elements, legends, including autotext functions
&9632;Integrated calculation functions, allocation of task items, quantities, export lists
&9632;Project management using the project viewer, copy floors, create layers
&9632;Settings for sun and moon for the illumination of 3D views, background images
&9632;Ray tracing, antialiasing, create images from observation points during processing
&9632;2D graphic functions
&9632;Assistants for copying properties and for select and delete functions
&9632;Structural layers for walls, ceilings and floors
&9632;User definition of structural layers for inclusion in the catalog
&9632;Predefined banisters for staircases
&9632;Extensive range of functions for roofs and dormers including valley gutters, guttering, ridge tiling
&9632;Export timber lists in PDF, RTF, Excel or HTML format
&9632;Predefined types of dormer including eyebrow and arched dormers
&9632;3D landscaping with predefined landscape forms, paths, terraces, incorporate plants mask textures, 3D plants etc.
&9632;Common partial 3D converter
&9632;Convert 3D models into various formats e.g. 3DS, 3DDXF, VRML 1
&9632;Extendable 3D catalogs
&9632;Edit models using materials and textures
&9632;Calculate texture coordinates and point normals
&9632;Create different variants
&9632;Define user light sources, punctual lighting, spot lighting, ambient and directional light sources
&9632;Scale objects
&9632;Surface editor for surfacing areas and subareas, editing in 2D and 3D
&9632;Automatic recognition of openings in walls, surfacing of complete facades. 3D object created
&9632;for each element be it a tile, floorboard or facade element
&9632;Use patterns and pattern elements, create user patterns based on the pattern catalog
&9632;Analysis of surfaced areas with respect to area and material requirements
&9632;Insert openings
&9632;Generate laying plans according to DIN 277 and WoFlV living space ordinance as a standard planning function
&9632;Output data as lists in PDF, RTF, EXCEL and HTML format. Change contents and layout using export options and the list designer provided
&9632;Display partial areas to verify formulas and to check the resultant values
&9632;Visual checking of volume and surface areas in 2D and 3D views
&9632;Easy selection of results of calculations for display using a treeview, individually for each floor, building component and method of calculation
&9632;2DDXF/DWG import
&9632;2D DXF export

Included Languages

Operating Systems

The professional planning software for your PC

Switch to the new CAD technology now
You are probably familiar with expensive planning software as used by architects and engineers. These software products usually cost thousands of euros since they have the capability to plan largescale projects.

Based on the latest software technology, Ashampoo 3D CAD Architecture provides similar capabilities at a fraction of the cost 3D design, intelligent components, perfect 2D/3D plans including cross sections and views, virtual reality image export, precise dimensioning and even calculation of quantities and costs. Sounds incredible Just read on to learn more about Ashampoo 3D CAD Architecture.

Design family homes, shopping malls, highrise buildings, or just a simple apartment; interactively, in a realistic 3D world. All views and windows are updated synchronously, regardless of whether you are planning in the 3Dwindow, a 2D plan or a cross section view.

Easy to use, with extremely accurate results.

Powerful Functions
Intelligent components
An important feature of the software is the use of intelligent construction components. Once you have positioned an intelligent 3D object, the rest of the work is done for you by the software. For instance, when you are constructing wall by wall, the height of the walls is automatically adjusted to the height of the current floor.

Accurate to the centimetre
Walls, doors, windows and columns can be edited precisely with the help of professional construction aids. For example, the reference point of a wall i.e. centreline, left or right side can easily be switched during editing.

Total flexibility
Stair construction allows for the design of landing stairs, spiral stairs and even complex polygonal stairs. Stairs are constructed click by click using the mouse, with a 3D model of the stairs being created immediately during construction. You can define individually the various features of the stairs, from banisters down to individual surfaces and textures.

Unlimited possibilities
In no time at all, the first floor is finished. The room layout, which can be modified at any time, is only limited by your creativity.

Automatically perfect
Now construct the roof You can either let the software determine the style of the roof automatically based on the exterior walls, or you can specify the style yourself. Each section of the roof can be modified separately, for example as a hip or a gable with any angle and overhang. The real work however is done for you by the software The entire timber frame is calculated automatically.

Adaptive walls
Once the roof has been constructed and placed in position, the walls directly under the roof are automatically adjusted to fit. Even quantities and costs are automatically recalculated to reflect changes to the walls.

Professional window construction
Windows can be constructed in any 3D or 2Dview. Various types of windows are provided, and their size and functionality can be modified to suit your design.

Simple positioning
Windows can easily be inserted in each floor, even joining two windows at a corner of the building is no problem.

Complete overview
The entire editing of a building is performed with the aid of multiple views. If construction components are changed in one view, all other views of the project are automatically updated.

Cross sections
Cross sections and views are defined in the 2D floor plan, and are then created automatically by the software. The representation of a cross section can be simplified to produce a technical view showing just the outline of the cross section to which heights and dimensions can be added.

Construction plans
All aspects of project planning e.g. floor plans, views and cross sections can be compiled to produce detailed construction plans of the quality required by architects and engineers, with a choice of scale and up to DIN A0 in size.

Features at a glance

Design and construction
Construction in any view, i.e. 2D floor plans, cross sections or 3D
Polygonal winding staircases solid or wooden
Polygonal landing staircases solid or wooden
Construction aids, 3D/2D guidelines
3D /2D dimensioning, snapto functions for 3D objects
Accurate positioning using reference points and numerical editing
Detailed visibilities for each view, settings for level of detail shown
Structural layers for walls, ceilings and floors
Creative planning with a lot of 3D objects
Accurate cross sections through the 3D model
Assistants for copying properties, select, delete operations
Comprehensive catalog of 3D objects, materials and symbols
Create individual 2D symbols for text blocks, legends
Settings for sun and moon for the illumination of 3D views

Extendable 3D catalogs
User definition of structural layers for inclusion in the catalog
Scale objects
Realworld pictures
Define user light sources, punctual and spot lighting, ambient, etc.
Edit models using materials and texture
Project management using the project viewer; create layers
Predefined dormertypes including eyebrow and arched dormers
Work with patterns and pattern elements; combinations

Common partial 3D converter
Predefined banisters for staircases
Ray tracing, antialiasing, create images during processing
Landscape planning with predefined landscape forms
Automatic recognition of openings in walls & facade elements
Surface editor for surfacing areas and subareas, editing in 2D/3D

Extensive range of functions for roofs and dormers incl. gutters,...
2D / 3D plants
2D graphic functions
3D landscaping with predefined landscape forms, paths, terraces
Insert openings

Powerful export functions
Generate laying plans as a standard option
Assignment of task items, quantities, export of lists
Export in various formats e.g. CygniCon Object, 3DS, 3DDXF, etc.

Export timber lists in PDF, RTF, Excel or HTML format
Analysis of surfaced areas with respect to material requirements

Calculate texture coordinates and point normals
Integrated calculation functions, assignment of task items
Convert 3D models into various formats e.g. 3DS, 3DDXF, VRML1

Included Languages

Operating Systems

CADopia 6 Professional Edition is the latest release of this popular CAD software. The Professional edition supports all features of the Standard edition and photorealistic rendering, raster image display, full ACIS solid modeling, includes integrated Microsoft VBA Visual Basic for Applications, and CADopia Express Tools for checking layer/text standards, drawing revision clouds, etc.. Columbus, a popular document management software is included with this release.

The major features supported in CADopia IntelliCAD 5 Standard Edition are

Comprehensive suite of powerful drafting and dimensioning tools
AutoCAD 2004/2005 drawing support
Multiple tabbed layouts
Lineweight for display and printing
DWF import/export
template files
Draw order improvements
Group command
Email drawing files
Fly over snapping
Reference file support
Complex linetype support
Supports flexible licensing models including support for floating network licenses.

Includes CADopia Customization Guide by Ralph Grabowski

CD User Guide boxed product comes with a 500 page printed User Guide.

The CD and downloadable products come with the same User Guide in Adobe Acrobat PDF format, included in electronic format.

System Requirements

Microsoft Windows 2000, XP or Windows NT 4.0.
Intel Pentium processor minimumor greater recommended.
128 MB of RAM minimum, 256 MB of RAM recommended
150 MB of free harddisk space for installation
High speed Internet access for product downloads and technical support

Based on the latest software technology, Ashampoo 3D CAD Architecture 2 provides an even wider range of software features. As a competitive alternative to the established and very expensive CAD products on the market, often selling for several thousand Euros for a single user license, Ashampoo 3D CAD only costs a fraction of the price.

Accurate and downtoearth the sky is the limit

Design family homes, shopping malls, highrise buildings or just an apartment within a real 2D/3D environment using all the available tools for planning and visualizing buildings. With its simple usability the software clearly stands out of the crowd while at the same time displaying very exact results.

In addition to features like for example 3D design, intelligent components, perfect 2D/3D plans including cross sections and views, virtual reality image export and precise dimensioning, Ashampoo 3D CAD Architecture 2 offers a variety of brandnew features as well as improvements in usability and workflow management. Some of these changes have been brought about through user suggestions and contributions.

On top of everything, Ashampoo 3D CAD Architecture 2 now comes with Quantities Plugin. With this plugin you can easily keep track of complex projects and develop your personal planning strategy.

Quantities Plugin Keep track of things
The Quantities Plugin displays a digital compilation of data providing roomspecific information such as dimensions in 2D/3D view and allows for a deeper evaluation of the planning process according to the German DIN 277 and the Wohnflchenverordnung Residential Space Ordinance. The program generates lists in different formats that can be adjusted to your own design if required. With the Quantities Plugin transparency of large projects will be enhanced, thus facilitating the planning process while creating a genuine added value for the customers

The Quantities Plugin comprises the following features

Create lists in different formats like PDF, RTF, EXCEL and HTML to help analyze your planning process. Content and design can be customized via fileexport and integrated listdesign module
Display of current surface areas to fully comprehend formulas and countercheck measurements
Visual check of volume and surface areas in 2D and 3D view
Calculation results can be displayed individually for each floor, building component and method of calculation by using a tree view

List of brandnew features

Design your own individual surface
With the new Surface design tool for 3D surfaces you are able to create e.g. tiled sections, facade elements, working surfaces and prewall installations from different angles, and best of all its as easy as a walk in the park. Additionally, the free input method editor generates any surface for every possible usage.

Creative building planning
From now on users can move, stretch, turn, mirror and copy whole buildings or stories, thus giving them the freedom to finalize their planning process even faster.

Add smooth shadows to any light source
Types of light like ambient, point and spot can now be accentuated with smooth shadows, thereby creating even more photorealistic visualizations of 3D CAD models. Interiors appear to be even more authentic and fire the users imagination while creating new interiors

Extended 2D functionality

Make your everyday life easier by using the brandnew 2D functions of Ashampoos CAD software, like for example
 Line trimming
 Parallel copies
 Drawing parallel lines
 Edit points for 2D elements
 Add and delete polygon points
 Scaling of 2D elements
 Trimming of intersecting lines
 Automatic identification of line and polyline intersections with the help of given lines, polylines and reference lines. It is also possible to erase single line segments between intersecting points

Improved planning and construction process

With the new version Ashampoos 3D CAD offers data input assistance during planning and construction phase. Specific tools provide support and enable numeric input, wall modification, 3D object rotation during input and height modification.

Solar elements now with own catalogue

For onroof and inroofmounting purposes users can choose between various solar modules and solar panels. It is also possible to switch perspective to top view and enter a value for the offset command
In addition, all available tools can be activated or deactivated through dedicated keys.

Take a tour around your virtual building
A walkthrough from an ego perspective enables users to fully explore their CAD projects. Similar to wellknown computer games it is possible to change actor speed and keyboard settings.

A wider range of possibilities for kitchen and bathroom design
Let your imagination run wild Ashampoo 3D CAD Architecture 2 features more than 50 new 3D objects for kitchen and bathroom areas as well as for other areas of the house

Further advancements in CAD technology

 Bars for window construction available
 Move objects from one layer to another via context menu
 Editable polygon points for rooftops
 For dimensioning purposes the program offers extended display modes, circles, margin arrows, the positioning of dimension lines and distance adjustment
 Enhanced positioning of 3D objects
 Angle adjustment for 2D mouse rotation, selection of reference points and reference axis
 Move guidelines as you prefer
 Illustration of stairway entrance with circle elements
 Reference points of item texts editable
 Press mouse wheel to pan in 2D view
 Support for imperial system of measurements
 Add, delete or move polygon points for 2D polygons or ceiling polygons. Reposition head and tail of a line
 Create BOM Bill of material for 3D objects
 Catalogues predefined texture measurements revised and now fully adjustable

All standard features at a glance
 
Design and construction

 Construction in any view, i.e. 2D floor plans, cross sections or 3D
 Polygonal winding staircases solid or wooden
 Polygonal landing staircases solid or wooden
 Construction aids, 3D/2D guidelines
 3D /2D dimensioning, snapto functions for 3D objects
 Accurate positioning using reference points and numerical editing
 Detailed visibilities for each view, settings for level of detail shown
 Structural layers for walls, ceilings and floors
 Project management using the project viewer; create layers
 Predefined dormertypes including eyebrow and arched dormers
 Predefined banisters for staircases
 Extensive range of functions for roofs and dormers incl. gutters, etc.
 2D graphic functions
 Insert openings in walls & facade elements
 Surface editor for surfacing areas and subareas, editing in 2D/3D

Creative planning with a lot of 3D objects

 Accurate cross sections through the 3D model
 Assistants for copying properties, select, delete operations
 Comprehensive catalog of 3D objects, materials and symbols
 Create individual 2D symbols for text blocks, legends
 Settings for sun and moon for the illumination of 3D views
 Extendable 3D catalogs
 User definition of structural layers for inclusion in the catalog
 Scale objects

Realworld pictures
 Define user light sources, punctual and spot lighting, ambient, etc.
 Edit models using materials and texture
 Ray tracing, antialiasing, create images during processing
 Ambient occlusion and smooth shadows

Landscape planning with predefined landscape forms
 3D terrain model with specific areas like paths, terraces, etc.
 2D / 3D plants
 3D landscaping with height points and predefined landscape forms

Powerful export functions
 3D export in various formats e.g. independent 3D object, 3DS, 3DDXF, etc.
 Export whole buildings or parts of your 3D view and add them to your catalogue
 Export timber lists in PDF, RTF, Excel or HTML format
 Calculate texture coordinates and point normals
 Convert 3D models into various formats e.g. 3DS, 3DDXF, VRML1
 Save pictures of your 2D or 3D view as .bmp, .png, .jpg or .gif

Requirements

Operating System
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista 32Bit/64Bit, Windows 7.
For Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 is highly recommended

Computer
PC with a processor frequency of at least 1.8 GHz, 256 MB RAM, 64 MB graphics adapter, DVD disk drive, Internet connection for updates

Disk space
Free hard disk space of 1.3 GB

The premium software Ashampoo 3D CAD Professional 2 equally serves the different needs of such demanding users as architects, civil engineers, draftsmen and tradesmen. At the same time, a main feature of the program is total continuity right through to the production of construction plans, i.e. if the design is modified the final construction plans are automatically updated. Focusing on the user, the program stands out due to its useroptimized interface, accurate results and comprehensive range of functions.

Ashampoo 3D CAD Professional 2 offers a variety of wellengineered functions, one of them being the exchange of floor plans with other project members or clients via 2DDXF/DWG import/export, irrespective of the system being used.

Innovative new features of Ashampoo 3D CAD Professional 2 are the Window Construction Module, allowing for the design of individual window types, and CINEMA 4D Export, a powerful Plugin that converts your 3D projects into CINEMA 4D files thus providing the possibility of turning your projects into photorealistic living environments.

Moreover, the Quantities Plugin provides a deep analysis of the whole planning process according to surface area, living space and volume etc

Window construction the easy way
The Window Construction Plugin is now available as an exclusive auxiliary module for Ashampoo 3D CAD Professional 2 only. With this module users are able to design their own window types and save them for further use in the catalogue. For window construction an underlying adjustable grid with predefined frame/sashtypes comes to use. The measurements of individual window components are being administered via 'profiles' that can be altered at any time. In addition, users are able to modify their windows with sashbars, bolts and jambs.

CINEMA 4D Export create photorealistic living environments
Ever thought about turning your 3D projects into actual dream homes on your PC CINEMA 4D Export now provides you with the right set of tools to do so. The new Plugin gives you the freedom to export all 3D files of your building project into CINEMA 4D files, allowing for further processing in CINEMA 4D while delivering brilliant results in next to no time.

Features
Export projects and scenes with light sources, materials and textures
Export single elements and add to CINEMA 4 catalogue
Preserve your project structure to enable for easy identification and modification of single elements in CINEMA 4D after export
Previously defined angles are being transferred accordingly and made available as respective camera angles in CINEMA 4D after export
Organize materials and objects in groups to create higher transparency before exporting to CINEMA 4D

Current version featuring numerous innovations

Design your own individual surface
With the new surface design tool for 3D surfaces you are able to create e.g. tiled sections, facade elements, working surfaces and prewall installations from different angles, and best of all it's as easy as a walk in the park. Additionally, the free input method editor generates any surface for every possible usage.

Creative building planning
From now on users can move, stretch, turn, mirror and copy whole buildings or stories, thus giving them the freedom to finalize their planning process even faster.

Add 'smooth' shadows to any light source
Types of light like ambient, point and spot can now be accentuated with 'smooth' shadows, thereby creating even more photorealistic visualizations of 3D CAD models. Interiors appear to be even more authentic and fire the user's imagination while creating new interiors.

Extended 2D functionality
Make your everyday life easier by using the brandnew 2D functions of Ashampoo's CAD software, like for example

Line trimming
Parallel copies
Drawing parallel lines
Edit points for 2D elements
Add and delete polygon points
Scaling of 2D elements
Trimming of intersecting lines
Automatic identification of line and polyline intersections with the help of given lines, polylines and reference lines. It is also possible to erase single line segments between intersecting points.

Improved planning and construction
With the new version Ashampoo's 3D CAD Professional 2 offers data input assistance during planning and construction phase. Specific tools provide support and enable numeric input, wall modification, 3Dobject rotation during input and height modification. In addition, all available tools can be activated or deactivated through dedicated keys.

Solar elements now with own catalogue
For onroof and inroofmounting purposes users can choose between various solar modules and solar panels. It is also possible to switch perspective to top view and enter a value for the offset command.

Take a tour around your virtual building
A walkthrough from an ego perspective enables you to fully explore your CAD projects. Similar to wellknown computer games it is possible to change actor speed and keyboard settings.

A wider range of possibilities for kitchen and bathroom design
Let your imagination run wild Ashampoo 3D CAD Architecture 2 features more than 50 new 3D objects for kitchen and bathroom areas as well as for other areas of the house

Further advancements in CAD technology

 Bars for window construction available
 Move objects from one layer to another via context menu
 Editable polygon points for rooftops
 For dimensioning purposes the program offers extended display modes, circles, margin arrows, the positioning of dimension lines and distance adjustment
 Enhanced positioning of 3D objects
 Angle adjustment for 2D mouse rotation, selection of reference points and reference axis
 Move guidelines as you prefer
 Illustration of stairway entrance with circle elements
 Reference points of item texts editable
 Press mouse wheel to pan in 2D view
 Support for imperial system of measurements
 Add, delete or move polygon points for 2D polygons or ceiling polygons. Reposition head and tail of a line
 Create BOM Bill of material for 3D objects
 Catalogue's predefined texture measurements revised and now fully adjustable

Standard features in a nutshell
 
Design and construction of buildings and apartments including garden and landscape planning
Construction in any view, i.e. 2D floor plans, cross sections or 3D views
Export of 3D objects in various formats e.g. individual 3D object, 3DS, 3DDXF, etc.
Polygonal winding staircases solid or wooden
Polygonal landing staircases solid or wooden
Construction aids, 3D/2D guidelines
3D /2D dimensioning, snapto functions for 3D objects
Accurate positioning and processing using reference points and numerical editing
Detailed visibilities for each view, settings for level of detail shown
Accurate cross sections through the 3D model, including calculation of hidden lines
Comprehensive catalog of 3D objects, materials, textures and 2D symbols
Create individual 2D symbols for text blocks, graphic elements, legends, including autotext functions
Project management using the project viewer, copy floors, create layers
Settings for sun and moon for the illumination of 3D views, background images
Ray tracing, antialiasing, create images from observation points during processing
2D graphic functions
Assistants for copying properties and for select and delete functions
Structural layers for walls, ceilings and floors
User definition of structural layers for inclusion in the catalog
Predefined banisters for staircases
Extensive range of functions for roofs and dormers including valley gutters, guttering, ridge tiling
Export timber lists in PDF, RTF, Excel or HTML format
Predefined types of dormer including eyebrow and arched dormers
3D landscaping with predefined landscape forms, paths, terraces, incorporate plants mask textures, 3D plants etc.
Common partial 3D converter
Convert 3D models into various formats e.g. 3DS, 3DDXF, VRML 1
Extendable 3D catalogs
Edit models using materials and textures
Calculate texture coordinates and point normals
Create different variants
Define user light sources, punctual lighting, spot lighting, ambient and directional light sources
Scale objects
Surface editor for surfacing areas and subareas, editing in 2D and 3D
Automatic recognition of openings in walls, surfacing of complete facades
Generate lists according to German DIN 277 and WoFlV Residential Space Ordinance
Output data as lists in PDF, RTF, EXCEL and HTML format. Change contents and layout using export options and the list designer provided
Display partial areas to verify formulas and to check the resultant values
Visual checking of volume and surface areas in 2D and 3D views
Easy selection of results of calculations for display using a treeview, individually for each floor, building component and method of calculation
2DDXF/DWG import
2D DXF export

Requirements

Operating System
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista 32Bit/64Bit, Windows 7.
For Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 is highly recommended.

Computer
PC with a processor frequency of at least 1.8 GHz, 256 MB RAM, 64 MB graphics adapter, DVD disk drive,
Internet connection for updates

Disk Space
Free hard disk space of 1.3 GB

Full Featured & Powerful 2D Drafting Program 
Versatile and easytouse
Perfect for First Time CAD Users
Full Complement of 2D Drafting & Design Tools
 
DesignCAD Version 18 is a versatile and easytouse CAD program designed to help you start quickly.
 
Powerful and Easy to Use
Powered by TurboCAD, trusted for over 20 years by over 2 million users worldwide, DesignCAD produces accurately scaled architectural and mechanical drawings allowing you to create, edit, scale, move, rotate and copy individual objects.

Full complement of 2D drafting and design tools
Drawing layers, snap, hatch patterns and full dimensioning
Import and export editable DXF/DWG files
 
 
New Smart Menus
DesignCAD now offers smart menus like those found in Microsoft Office. Initially presented with a shortened list of available menu commands to help reduce screen clutter, the menu can be expanded to show all items by clicking on the double arrows at the bottom of the menu.

Associative Dimensions
Associative dimensions will automatically update as you change the size of the object they are associated with. For example, if a radial dimension is associated with a circle, when you change the radius of the circle using the Info Box, the associated radial dimension is automatically updated to match the new radius.

New Powerful Features
New commands and features put the tools you want at your fingertips.
Grouping commands are now part of the drawing toolbox as graphical icons
Hatch commands have been enhanced to include gradient fills with multiple keyed colors
Images can now be used as tileable fill patterns
Dimensioning text and arrows will automatically be placed inside or outside based on the best fit
The Info Box has a new rollout style that displays a selected objects details upon hover
New User Notes panel allows you to enter items of interest but not print them on the drawing

AutoCAD DXF/DWG Compatibility
Read and write AutoCAD files through version 2008 and enjoy improved compatibility with AutoCAD layouts and PaperSpace, plus expanded support for AutoCAD Layers and Blocks in both DXF and DWG file formats.
 
The following formats are supported
DXF
DWG
WMF
HPGL
XYZ import only
WGP export only
PDF export only

System Requirements
Windows 2000, XP SP2 or Vista