Interoperability |
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Output to PDF for easy distribution to all stakeholders in the project.
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Load Google SketchUp files into MicroGDS 10, to speed up the process of converting conceptual models into accurate CAD drawings and models.
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Support for AutoCAD® 2007 file formats, to make working with external and disparate teams easier. Also includes support for DWF™ 6.
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3D Modelling and Rendering |
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New LightWorks® rendering engine for richer and more photo-realistic images.
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New Final Gather technologies, new Environment shaders, new Light shaders and real world light intensities.
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Extended mesh functionality for more realistic and accurate lighting effects.
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Global illumination rendering for exceptional rendering of internal and external spaces.
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Application of materials to faces, surfaces and clumps for more precise rendering.
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Extensive range of face commands, including: Per Surface, Solid to Faces and Faces to Solid.
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Inter-reflection and re-radiation of light calculations via Radiosity engine.
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Usability and Performance |
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Improved efficiency with multi-paste options - group multiple selections and move to layers en masse; paste into same or alternative layers; paste as bitmap, metafile or the source primitive form; retain linestyles or use default.
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Shortcut repetitive tasks with reselection of commands with a single keystroke.
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Auto update of properties referenced from text objects (date, document name, author etc).
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Inclusion list editor for simplified construction of filters without complex syntax.
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Create and manipulate in tandem with simultaneous execution of drawing commands and manipulation of the model.
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DirectX® support for smooth and intuitive 3D navigation: advance/zoom; field of view; slide; orbit; pan/tilt; walk/run.
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Creation of multiple saved views at mixed scales for easy working with complex models.
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Configurability and Customization |
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Flexible photo primitives handling (Raster, OLE & MicroGDS photos) - change boundaries, add effects, rotate and align.
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Flexible dimensioning offering multiple options for accuracy, fonts and units of measurement within a single drawing or model.
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Mnemonic definitions for dynamic updating from window variables.
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Extensive API functions.
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Data storage and access |
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Double precision coordinates.
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Data files may be distributed across many directories over a network.
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Data files can be saved in XML format.
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Object-based and layer-based data organisation.
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Simultaneous multiple user access via independent locks per layer (Plus and Pro only).
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Ability to create company or project wide style libraries, and object symbol libraries.
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MicroGDS objects can be browsed and copied across the World Wide Web.
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Built in facilities to define attributes for objects.
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Attributes can be stored in an external relational database.
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User interface |
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Object-based selection, construction, editing, and reporting commands.
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Automatic intelligent snapping, with highlighting and 'Info Tip' confirmation.
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Windows look and feel user interface including cut, paste, DDE, OLE.
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MDI (Multiple Document Interface) for simultaneous multiple views of multiple projects.
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WYSIWYG plotting.
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Support for advisory or mandatory data structuring standards (e.g. AIA, CSI, SI/SfB).
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2D |
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Specialised raster retrieval and display functions.
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'Photos' for assembling drawings of multiple views.
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Extensive libraries of architectural and engineering symbols and styles.
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Sophisticated user-defined style capability.
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3D |
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Seamlessly integrated 3D and 2D environment.
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3D construction, viewing, and Piranesi (EPix) interfaces.
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Full boolean solid modelling (Compact3D and Pro).
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Integrated Photo-realistic renderer (Compact3D and Pro).
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Comprehensive texture library to wrap effects such as wood, stone, glass onto objects (Compact3D and Pro).
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Any number of lights of six different types, plus background, atmosphere, transparency, reflectivity effects (Compact3D and Pro).
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Licensing |
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No dongle.
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Choice of per-seat or multiple concurrent user licences.
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