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PowerCAD 7 Manuals
PowerCAD CE 5.2 Manuals formerly CeCAD
Description:
The user manuals contain a description of the commands and functions available as the basis for technical drawing.
They explain:
| 1) | the basics for working with the program and introduce the drawing elements which are available, | | 2) | the use of drawing aids. These are functions enabling a higher degree of precision in technical drawings, like object snap functions, and other precision drawing aids. | | 3) | illustrate the use of different coordinate systems. The World and User Coordinate Systems are discussed. | | 4) | the techniques used to view drawings, with detailed explanations of viewports and how to use PowerCAD's capability to see many views at the same time. | | 5) | the commands and functions for: -
| working with layers, | -
| drawing, modifying, and detailing (dimensioning, crosshatching) objects, | -
| defining and inserting of parts and attributes, | -
| working with text objects, | | | and all other topics that help you to do a fast and easy job of drawing and designing with PowerCAD. |
Documentation (older versions)
PowerCAD Pro 6 Manuals PowerCAD CE 5 Manuals formerly CeCAD
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In order to make your start a little easier, we compiled some demo/training movies to show some of the basic functions. These movies require the Macromedia® Flash Player. Available via Adobe.com. Click Here to download Adobe Flash Player
Online Video Tutorials on PowerCAD
Online Video Tutorials on PowerCAD CE
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Where did PowerCAD come from?
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PowerCAD is based on technologies of GiveMePower - a company of the Gräbert Group. The Gräbert Group was formerly one of the world?s largest independent AutoCAD distribution companies with an annual turnaround of approximately USD 50 million.
More than 400.000 users in over 40 countries and 10 languages around the world already use GiveMePower technologies. |
PowerCAD has exceptional AutoCAD compatibility. What exactly does this mean?
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Millions of euros and many years of development have been spent to ensure PowerCAD offers a very high degree of compatibility with AutoCAD, the world?s leading PC CAD system with over 2.9 million registered users (and who knows how many unregistered ones).
This allows PowerCAD to be used as an affordable alternative, or as a complementary system in a shared AutoCAD/PowerCAD workplace. |
PowerCAD is thousands of euros less per license than AutoCAD. What's the catch?
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There is no catch. AutoCAD has established itself as the defacto standard for mid-range CAD processing throughout the world. However, we believe it's much too expensive and complex for most people's uses.
Our goal is to deliver 100% of AutoCAD's functionality in 90% of use cases, opening the door to millions of individuals and small to medium size enterprises who simply cannot afford the high cost of implementing AutoCAD. |
I am not an AutoCAD user, so why should I use PowerCAD ?
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Unrivalled AutoCAD compatibility is only one of PowerCAD's great assets, and should be high on your consideration list. However, PowerCAD is not an AutoCAD clone, offering very powerful general purpose CAD processing and customization simply not available with other products in its price range. |
What versions of Windows does PowerCAD run under?
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PowerCAD has been developed for Microsoft Windows operating systems Vista, Windows 2000 and XP SP2 and requires Internet Explorer 6.0 to be installed. |
Does PowerCAD run under other operating systems, such as Linux?
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Not at this time. |
| What are the minimum requirements for PowerCAD ? |
PowerCAD requires a Pentium class computer running Windows, with at least 128MB of RAM and 100MB of free hard disk space. PowerCAD supports a mouse or Wintab compatible tablet (must be Summagraphics compliant) as a pointing device. |
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| Questions | Answers | What is PowerCAD CE? | PowerCAD CE is the world's first full-featured professional 2 and 3D CAD line for the exploding world of Windows CE® based handheld/wireless computing. It brings unprecedented CAD processing to the field or shop floor, with AutoCAD® compatibility and functionality that goes far beyond any competitive handheld solution. PowerCAD CE mobilizes the design process by letting you view, edit, and collaborate on billions of existing designs and drawings right in the palm of your hand.
| Who should use PowerCAD CE? | Anyone who needs designs, drawings or custom mobile solutions in the palm of their hand! PowerCAD CE is not just a necessity for designers and drafters, but is the perfect mobile solution for project managers, owners and everyone else to view, redline, edit or design directly in the field or on the shop floor. | Are there different versions of PowerCAD CE? | Yes. Three versions of PowerCAD CE are available - PowerCAD Viewer CE, PowerCAD Classic CE, and PowerCAD Pro CE. Each version provides an exceptional set of capabilities, tailored for a particular use. From fast and efficient field-based viewing and markup to full 2/3D CAD functionality with Powerful Lisp and C/C++ programming capabilities, there's a PowerCAD CE product to suit the individual requirements of every user in your organization. Take a look at our quick comparison chart (requires Adobe's free Acrobat® reader available from www.adobe.com) or our command listing to determine the version or mix of versions best suited to your mobile workforce. | What hardware and software do I need to run PowerCAD CE? | PowerCAD CE is optimized for maximum speed on all popular Pocket and Handheld PC's running Windows CE 5.0 or higher. To install PowerCAD CE, you require a Pocket PC or HPC 2000 device with Windows CE 5.0 installed and 5-7 MB of free space (standard memory or expansion card) for program files. Additional space is required for your data files. To begin installation and to transfer files, you also require a host PC or laptop computer, connected to your CE device using Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 or higher. Pocket PC devices from leading manufacturers such as Compaq, HP and Casio, or HPC2K compatible tablet sized devices offering larger screens are all well suited for PowerCAD CE mobile computing. | Does PowerCAD CE need a desktop system to run? | As noted above, you require a host PC connected to your CE device to install PowerCAD CE and to transfer files back and forth using ActiveSync. PowerCAD CE is designed to run as an independent portable CAD system, or to serve as the perfect mobile extensions for leading desktop systems such as PowerCAD, FelixCAD LT and market leader AutoCAD®. Having a companion desktop system allows you to get the most out of PowerCAD CE. If you move fast, you can get a FREE copy of FelixCAD LT (a desktop companion system) with each PowerCAD CE license you buy! | | Can I try PowerCAD CE before I buy? | Absolutely. As with most GiveMePower products, PowerCAD CE installs as a "convertible demo", letting you try it for up to 30 days before you buy. During this time, you can open or create new drawings, and test all system operations except for file saving (note our desktop demos allow complete system operation for 30 days). At any time, you can activate the system for full and permanent operation by purchasing a Product Key to activate the system.
See Tryouts on all GiveMePower Products... | | How can I buy PowerCAD CE? | PowerCAD CE can be ordered as a download or on CD through our secure online shop, by contacting your selling agent, or by calling our Order Desk at +49 (0)30 896 903 89. | | Does PowerCAD CE work with FelixCAD LT and PowerCAD ? | Yes. In fact, FelixCAD LT and PowerCAD are both perfectly synced desktop companions for PowerCAD CE, letting you dynamically work in a desktop and mobile environment with complete confidence in your results. While supplies last, get a FREE FelixCAD LT with each PowerCAD CE license you buy! | | What is the difference between PowerCAD CE and competitive handheld solutions? | PowerCAD CE is based on core PowerCAD desktop technologies developed over 8 years and refined through 5 major releases. Using this core technology as the foundation, a team of expert Windows CE programmers spent nearly 2 years optimizing PowerCAD CE for high speed operation on lesser powered mobile devices. Three retail versions are designed to cover the needs of every CAD user. For commercial, Corporate and government enterprises, PowerCAD CE is available to Power Developer Network members as a low-cost, scalable "engine" for creation of custom applications and solutions. | | Can I customize PowerCAD CE like I can with PowerCAD? | Yes. PowerCAD CE Pro offers rapid system customization using our visual Desktop and Menu Editor (DME?), with limitless application extension using Lisp and C/C++ programming. No other mobile CAD platform delivers the level of customization offered with PowerCAD CE Pro. | | s it possible to create my own mobile design and business engineering solutions using PowerCAD CE? | PowerCAD CE Pro is available in component form within the PowerEngine (GDE) Software Development System (along with PowerCAD) to commercial, Corporate and government enterprises. Delivered through the Power Developer Network, PowerEngine utilizes our exclusive "code once, use everywhere" technologies to facilitate low-cost, integrated solution development for commercial resale or for internal distribution. | | Does PowerCAD CE run under other operating systems, such as PalmOS? | No.The Palm OS does not have the power needed to run PowerCAD CE at this time. | |
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