IMSI(R) Announces the Release of DesignCAD (TM) Version 16
June 24 2005 - 8:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
IMSI(R) Announces the Release of DesignCAD (TM) Version 16 New
Release Includes a New Underlying CAD Engine, New True Unit
Conversion, Improved Layer Handling, and Improved AutoCAD(R)
Compatibility NOVATO, Calif., June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
IMSI(R) (OTC:IMSI) (BULLETIN BOARD: IMSI) , a leading developer and
publisher of consumer, business and precision design software
solutions, today announced that the newest versions of it's popular
DesignCAD products, DesignCAD 3D Max v16 and DesignCAD Express v16,
are now available for purchase at http://www.imsisoft.com/ and
selected retail outlets. The new version now includes a new CAD
engine based upon IMSI's leading TurboCAD(R) product. Both new and
experienced DesignCAD users will find the new version not only
faster to use but full of new and exciting features. One
significant enhancement relates to complex 3D drawings where Users
will no longer experience a slow down in performance as the design
becomes more intricate. Other new features include nested groups,
ability to name objects, and new line and multi-line styles; while
improvements have been made to rendering, layer handling, Boolean
operations, and hatch fills. A free, 3-month subscription to the
company's CADsymbol.com website is also included with both
products. "DesignCAD Version 16 continues our commitment to
enhancing one of the industry's easiest to use CAD programs. The
program's new and improved features will appeal to both the
consumer and professional users of DesignCAD, as well as to people
looking at purchasing their first CAD program." said Mauritz Botha,
Vice President of Development of Precision Design, IMSI. "The
DesignCAD user community has really helped us strengthen the
products by contributing numerous suggestions for improvements. We
have now been able to bring some of those improvements to the
program in version 16," added Botha. DesignCAD 3D Max retails for
U.S. $99.95, while the 2D only DesignCAD Express retails for
$49.95. Visit http://www.imsisoft.com/ for more information. About
IMSI Founded in 1982, IMSI has established a tradition of providing
the professional and home user with innovative technology and
easy-to-use, high- quality software products at affordable prices.
The company maintains two business divisions. The Precision Design
division, anchored by IMSI's flagship product, TurboCAD(R) and the
DesignCAD(TM) line, also develops and markets other visual content
and design software such as FloorPlan(R) 3D and TurboCADCAM. The
division also includes several online properties focused on the
sale of content and services to the architectural, engineering and
construction market thru its stock house plans site at
Houseplans.com and the online CAD symbol sites, CADsymbols.com and
CADsymbol.net. The Consumer and Business Software Solutions
division, which is anchored by Allume Systems, Inc. (formerly
Aladdin Systems, Inc.), provides businesses and consumers with
software solutions through its popular products such as StuffIt(R),
Internet Cleanup(TM), Spring Cleaning(R), SpamCatcher(TM), Boost
XP, OrgChart Professional (TM) FormTool(TM), ResumeWriter(TM) and
HiJaak(R). More information about IMSI can be found at
http://www.imsisoft.com/ and http://www.allume.com/ DATASOURCE:
IMSI CONTACT: Bob Mayer of International Microcomputer Software,
Inc., +1-415-878-4000, or Web site: http://www.imsisoft.com/
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