SYCODE Releases ESRI Shape File Import Plug-ins

SYCODE has released ESRI Shape file import plug-ins for AutoCAD, Bricscad, IntelliCAD and Rhinoceros. The plug-ins will allow these CAD systems to read two dimensional geometric data from ESRI shape files.

"Recently we noticed an increase in requests for ESRI shape file support from existing and prospective customers,” explains Deelip Menezes, Founder and CEO of SYCODE. "These four ESRI import plug-ins are a direct result of those requests. In fact, a majority of our 200+ products are born this way. At SYCODE, we are happy to develop and offer CAD data exchange solutions to our customers that assist in the smooth flow of data in their internal workflows”.

These plug-ins read point, polyline and polygon data stored in ESRI shape files and create corresponding point, polyline and polygon objects in the active drawing of the respective CAD system. The four import plug-ins are:

The four file import plug-ins are:

1.ESRI Import for AutoCAD

2.ESRI Import for Bricscad

3.ESRI Import for IntelliCAD

4.ESRI Import for Rhino

The AutoCAD plug-ins works with AutoCAD 2000 through to AutoCAD 2010, 32 Bit as well as 64 Bit. The Bricscad plug-in works with Bricscad 8.0, 9.0 and 10. The IntelliCAD plug-in had been tested to work on a number of IntelliCAD variants. The Rhino plug-in works with Rhinoceros 3.0, 4.0 and 5.0 Beta, 32 Bit as well as 64 Bit.

All the products are available as fully functional trials. Each product comes with an installer and detailed documentation in the form of a compiled HTML help file which contains a step-by-step tutorial to get the end user started in the shortest possible time.

For more information, visit http://www.sycode.com.

Autodesk Constructware 2010

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Interoperability Enhancements
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Usability and Flexibility Enhancements

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"Construction project management is a critical function for owners and contractors," said Rick Rundell, senior director, simulation product line, Autodesk AEC Solutions. "We are delighted to collaborate with our customers to continue evolving our Constructware offerings to better meet and anticipate their needs."
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