Bricscad is a powerful yet easy-to-use DWG CAD alternative that offers a complete features set aimed towards professional users. Bricscad reads and writes the DWG format and offers high compatibility with AutoCAD® 2009. Bricscad has a very recognizable intuitive user interface and requires no extra training.Dimensions are updated automatically when the geometry has changed. You can even dimension Model Space entities in Paper Space and see them being updated when you modify the entities in Model Space. In BricsCad, Dimensions can be linked to entity snap points such as endpoints, midpoints and perpendicular. Associative dimensioning applies to both linear and angular dimensions.

Layer states let you save and restore configurations of layer properties and states. You might want a layer to display in blue sometimes and green at other times, or you need some layers to be off or frozen or locked when editing a specific part of a drawing. After spending a lot of time adjusting all layer settings you can use layer states to save your settings. You can save multiple layer states in a each drawingUsing BricsCad's Quick Select you can specify filters, such as entity type, color, linetype or any other entity property, to compose a selection set. After composing the filter criteria you can choose to add the matching entities to a new selection set, add the entities to the current selection set or remove them from the current selection. Quick Select applies to the entire drawing or to a previously created selection.

CAD Viewer 8.0 is designed to be easy to use for the non-CAD user, but CAD professionals will also appreciate features such as Back and Forward browsing, multiple file selection and batch printing. Supports all DXF and DWG versions to AutoCAD 2010 as well as HGPL and multiple raster formats.

OakDoc DWG to PDF Converter application was designed to be an easy-to-use end-user wizard for creating or manipulating Adobe Acrobat PDF format files. It does not need the third part software support, quickly convert DWG,DXF,DWF files, and vector graphics to searchable PDF.The output PDF files are fully searchable in Acrobat and can be indexed in Acrobat Catalog, and industry standard PDF (Portable Document Format) documents can be viewed and printed using the Adobe Acrobat range of products, distribute your print files around the Internet or your company Intranet for easy viewing, searching and printing.OakDoc DWG to PDF Converter supports the fast, affordable way to create professional-quality documents in the Adobe Acrobat PDF format files. Its easy-to-use interface allows you to create PDF files by simply click the "next" button, and it offers convenient features to optimize and manipulate PDF files in ways that most other packages do not. It is clearly to see why it is one of the most powerful and efficient tools for your office on the market today.

BricsCad v9 is the smart choice for architects, engineers,designers-virtually any professional who creates or uses CAD drawings.BricsCad provides unrivaled compatibility with Autodesk AutoCAD and is fully programmable with hundreds of third-party solutions. AutoCAD command line Most CAD professionals spend years mastering AutoCAD commands until they're second nature.Since these commands help create the majority of CAD work,BricsCad transparently maps them to BricsCad equivalent commands.

Zan Image Printer is installed as a virtual printer driver that allows you to convert printable documents from any application which supports printing into a standard BMP, GIF, JPEG, JPEG 2000, PDF, TIFF, or PNG image. The converted image retains all of the information from the original file and can be easily shared and viewed without the need for the original software. Zan Image Printer was developed in response to our user's needs and feedback. It is the most advanced and capable virtual image printer driver on the market today.

Canvas™ 11 with GIS+ is an indispensable tool for professionals who work with GIS data. Canvas™ 11 with GIS+ is the only GIS data visualization solution in today’s market that addresses the need of GIS professionals to communicate the results of their research analysis — quickly, accurately, and effectively — inside a true graphics application.

Simply import GIS project information and then use Canvas’ image editing, illustration, and page-layout features to create, assemble, montage, and annotate, and enhance project data. Tasks that previously might have required days of work - or simply could not be accomplished with other graphics applications - can be completed quickly and with stunning results.
No other graphics application delivers the comprehensive set of features and toolsets needed to make the most of your GIS investment.

Many detailed adjustments for conversion. You would be amazed by the output quality provided by PowerCAD DWG to PDF Converter which is precise retaining of the layout and quality of the original file.

Features
•Create a single merged PDF file from several DWG and DXF files or create an individual PDF file for each DWG and DXF file selected
•can be used to batch-process multiple conversions
•No need of AutoCAD or Adobe Acrobat
•PowerCAD DWG to PDF Converter supports a wide variety of versions of DWG and DXF files (supports DXF or DWG files of R2.5/2.6, R9, R10, R12, R13, R14,
R2000/R2002, R2004/2005/2006/2007/2008/2009 versions)
•Simple interface of elegant style and customized settings
•... and many more

DWG to PDF Converter is an AutoCAD dwg to PDF converter that convert DWG to PDF, DXF to PDF easily. DWG to PDF Converter is the fast, affordable way to create professional-quality documents in the popular PDF file format. it supports AutoCAD version from R2.5 to the latest version 2008. And DWG to PDF Converter V3.0 don't need any software such as adobe acrobat, Autodesk AutoCAD.

System Requirements
* X86-based personal computer
* Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
* 64 MB of free available system RAM (128 MB highly recommended)
* 30 MB hard disk space

Graphics & DesignAshampoo® 3D CAD PRO offers a high quality solution for CAD users with professional requirements. Since the product is a completely new german development, based on up-to-date 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 2D-DXF / 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, 3D-DXF and VRML 1 objects during planning. The ability to position objects using numerical reference points allows unrestricted and detailed construction.

progeCAD is a computer aided 2D & 3D design program. It's based on the IntelliCAD engine which just happens to be one of AutoCAD's most powerful challengers. Because AutoCAD is the most widely used professional CAD software on the market today, anything that competes in AutoCAD's sandbox has to be able to not only vie for attention in a difficult and entrenched environment, but also provide some incentives to move off the industry standard. ProgeSOFT is a serious company with a serious CAD product and offers extensive technical product support, so we decided to give progeCAD a heavy duty test. We reviewed progeCAD over a two month period in a busy architectural and industrial design studio. The results may surprise you.

progeCAD 2009 is the next generation of progeCAD and represent the state of the art of IntelliCAD® evolution. His native DWG support from version 2.5 to 2008 and the high level of compatibiliy with AutoCAD® enviroment and interface are only two of the key features.

progeCAD 2009 , the State of the Art of 2D/3D DWG and DXF CAD, powered by the most recent IntelliCAD engine is an easy replacement for AutoCAD® and AutoCAD LT®! Share your DWG, import DWG from PDF, export models to Google Earth®, PDF print, thousands of free blocks are only some of the key features available...

progeCAD 2009 , the State of the Art of 2D/3D DWG and DXF CAD, powered by the most recent IntelliCAD engine is an easy replacement for AutoCAD® and AutoCAD LT®! Share your DWG, import DWG from PDF, export models to Google Earth®, PDF print, thousands of free blocks are only some of the key features available. progeCAD 2009 is the next generation of progeCAD and represent the state of the art of IntelliCAD® evolution. His native DWG support from version 2.5 to 2008 and the high level of compatibiliy with AutoCAD® enviroment and interface are only two of the key features. progeCAD IntelliCAD was designed from the ground up to look and feel just like the CAD software you have been using for years.

progeCAD Professional is general-purpose 2D and 3D design software useful for CAD field & concept sketch, electrical schematics, building construction, AEC architectural, civil, structural, mechanical and industrial engineering, carpentry RFI & "as con" drawings, MCAD mechanical layout, home kitchen & bath floor plan, property survey & landscape drawing to AS/NZ1100 ANSI DIN and ISO standards. progeCAD includes options like PDF export, 3D modeling, XREF & DWG block library managers, AutoCAD-style command line with extensions like VBA & AutoLISP, C++ programming and SHX fonts. progeCAD offers more CAD functions than AutoCAD® LT or TurboCAD Pro at a fractional price to AutoCAD®, ArchiCAD or Microstation. New licenses include 1 month free manufacturer TSL2 support, one year TSL1 support, and help on the CAD forum. Additional local support options are also available.

Advanced DWG to PDF Workshop converts DWG and DXF files to vector PDFs - and you don't need to have AutoCAD to use it. Page, view, and layout from your drawing are retained, making it easy to create a high-quality PDF. Other new features include the ability to scale for conversion, combine multiple files. Advanced DWG to PDF Workshop converts DWG and DXF files between R12, R13, R14, R2000 and R2004/2007/2008 formats. Scale your conversion using Extents, Display, or Layout Limits. You can also customize line widths to include in your drawing or suppress the display of lines. Advanced DWG to PDF Workshop can batch-process files, a real time-saver. It is ideal for professionals who need to send high-quality drawings to clients. Advanced DWG to PDF Workshop gives you the ability to load multiple files and convert them with one click.

Key features:
» Improved page layout settings
» Scale for conversion
» Specify line widths
» Choose layouts to convert
» Choose layers to convert
» Control PDF output colors

Advanced DWG to Image Workshop is a batch converter that allows you to convert DWG and DXF files to TIF (TIFF), JPG (JPEG), BMP, GIF and PNG without the need of AutoCAD. Allows you to convert your drawings into image files easily without purchasing expensive software programs. You don’t need expensive AutoCAD® software to unlock your DWG files. Advanced DWG to Image Workshop creates high quality images files from CAD drawings. Scale your conversion using Extents, Display, or Layout Limits. You can also customize line widths to include in your drawing or suppress the display of lines. Advanced DWG to Image Workshop gives you the ability to load multiple files and convert them with one click.

Key features:
» Stand-alone utility - AutoCAD NOT required
» Improved page layout settings
» Batch mode conversion
» Multiple AutoCAD® version support
» Specify line widths
» Choose layouts to convert
» Choose layers to convert

IrfanView is a very fast, small, compact and innovative FREEWARE graphic viewer for Windows. It is trying to be simple for beginners and powerful for professionals. IrfanView was the first Windows graphic viewer WORLDWIDE with Multiple (animated) GIF support. One of the first graphic viewers WORLDWIDE with Multipage TIF support. The first graphic viewer WORLDWIDE with Multiple ICO support.

Some IrfanView features:
- Many supported file formats (http://www.irfanview.com/main_formats.htm)
- Multi language support
- Thumbnail/preview option
- Slideshow (save slideshow as EXE/SCR or burn it to CD)
- Show EXIF/IPTC/Comment text in Slideshow/Fullscreen etc.
- Support for Adobe Photoshop Filters
- Drag & drop support
- Fast directory view (moving through directory)
- Batch conversion (with image processing)
- Email option
- Multimedia player
- Print option

DeskCAD® CAD to PDF Professional is the perfect DWG to PDF converter for business and enterprise — combining the power to convert DWG/DXF/DWF to PDF and GIF/JPG/PNG/TIFF/BMP with an extremely competitive price. NO AutoCAD required, batch conversion supported.

deskCAD® CAD to PDF Professional gives business professionals the complete, affordable and easy-to-use set of tools to convert DWG/DXF/DWF files to PDF documents or image files. Below we outline all deskCAD® CAD to PDF Professional's key features.

deskDOC® DWG to PDF converts DWG and DXF files to vector PDFs that you can easily share with others - and you don’t need AutoCAD® to use it! CAD versions supported include R2.5/2.6 to R2005/2006/2007/2008 formats.

Select only specific layouts or layers to convert, and change PDF colors. With version 4 you can use your DWG settings to control page layout in your conversion.

Scale your conversion using Extents, Display, or Layout Limits. You can also customize line widths to include in your drawing or suppress the display of lines.

Convert your drawings to image formats - BMP, GIF, PNG, TIF, or JPG. deskDOC® DWG to PDF professional makes your drawings more usable and versatile than ever!

deskDOC® DWG to PDF professional allows you to convert DWG to PDF, DXF to PDF, DWF to PDF directly, NO AutoCAD required, batch conversion supported.

IrfanView an image viewer that can view, edit, and convert image files and play video/audio formats. It does not have extensive image creation and painting capabilities like Adobe Photoshop or GNU's GIMP. Rather, IrfanView is designed to be a lightweight viewer/player which is noted for its speed, ease of use, and ability to handle a wide variety of graphic file formats.

IrfanView features:
- Many supported file formats (see below).
- Multi language support (see below).
- Thumbnail/preview option
- Toolbar skins option
- Slideshow (save slideshow as EXE/SCR or burn it to CD)
- Show EXIF/IPTC/Comment text in Slideshow/Fullscreen etc.
- Support for Adobe Photoshop Filters
- Fast directory view (moving through directory)
- Batch conversion (with image processing)
- Multipage TIF editing