![]() The program handles multiple undo’s and redo’s, and the new plug-in architecture lets you add curved walls, assorted building elements, and basic solid forms. For example, the Resource palettea convenient window that holds frequently used objectsnow has a Replicate button, so you can quickly generate and edit a family of similar objects (see “Pumpin'”). Other improvements enhance VectorWorks’ ease of use. If you’re stuck trying to do real CAD on a laptop, VectorWorks’ humble demands make it your best bet. And the program is delightfully quick, even on older Macs. Unlike the latest versions of most other professional CAD programs, which want 96MB of RAM and the latest G3, VectorWorksthanks to its careful modular designfits into a mere 24MB of RAM and about 60MB of hard-disk space, with full libraries for everything from electronic design to landscaping. Those who need it can add Diehl Graphsoft’s $299 RenderWorks, a separate plug-in that functions inside VectorWorks.Īnother important change is the addition of workgroup CAD, with a reference- or target-document-handling scheme that benefits from Diehl’s observation of what didn’t work smoothly in other CAD products’ first-generation workgroup implementations. For example, although renderingspecifically, photo-realistic rendering with advanced lighting and display optionsis crucial to presenting architectural designs to clients, it doesn’t do much in HVAC or mechanical-parts design except take up disk space. A major structural change is a redesign to accommodate plug-ins for special CAD functions. ![]() Updating the MiniCAD environment for the Web-aware, workgroup-oriented world of VectorWorks called for some big changes and a host of smaller tweaks. ![]() Redesigned as a collection of modular objects rather than a single, monolithic block, this excellent program can tackle everything from architecture to theatrical lighting, with very modest hardware demands. With enough new content to merit a bump to version 10, the program has been reincarnated as VectorWorks 1.0and there’s nothing “mini” about its scope. The last release of Diehl Graphsoft’s MiniCAD was version 7, but the latest release isn’t called MiniCAD 8. ![]()
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