Develop and modify design projects with 2D or 3D images, models, and animations. Select uploaded or created objects, assign functions, adjust the placement and dimensions, preview the results and generate a full project file. The suite supports DCD, DC, DWG, DXF, JPG, BMP, TGA, PCX, PNG, WPG, EPS formats.
DesignCAD 3D Max is a powerful program for 2D and 3D modeling. It allows to create drafts, animation, presentations and many more. The program was developed to be used by both professional and novice designers. You can use this program for mechanical design – to make drafts of different engines and mechanical parts, for architectural design – to create projects for your home, furniture and so on. The application is easy to use and has an intuitive interface. And if you have any problems, you can apply to the company’s web site help information. DesignCAD 3D Max is compatible with AutoCAD program and supports the following standard file formats: DXF, DWG, IGES, WMF, VRML and even HPGL. Precise 2D drafting and 3D modeling, 3D visualization and lightning, work with more than 1000 standard and 700 3D symbols and 3D images, creating excellent animated presentations, flexibility in work – all these high-end features included in one package and give you total flexibility in your designs.
A free 15-days trial version can be downloaded from the developer’s web site. You should register and a download link with an activation code will be sent you by e-mail.
v21.0 [Apr 30, 2011]
- 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.
Create a floor plan for your home and start adding walls and textures
Review 2D and 3D designs without using the application they were created in
