Re: Drawing software

[bdolph <bdolph@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jim,
Interesting package.  Almost looks like a lite version of  D-Tools.  If
anyone tries the trial I would be curious to hear how it worked for them.

Bobby D

Jim wrote:

>bdolph wrote:
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>>Try a trial version of Smartdraw.  Those that haven't upgraded their
>>Smartdraw  in a while might want to check out the latest version 7.
>>They have added many new features and plug-ins.  Easy learning curve
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>>this product.  Those that have a moderate sized company may want to
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>>into D-Tools.  They use a Visio platform.
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>>BobbyD
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>>>What do you guys use for CAD drawings? I want for both commercial
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>fire and
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>>>resi systems, and don't want to go through the steep curve of
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>AutoCad (big
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>>>bucks too!).
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>I just saw this advertised in Hometech Products. I don't know anything
>about it but you can try. It's called NetZoom by Altima Technologies
>Inc. No web site given. Says it is designed for creation of diagrams in
>the areas of computer, telecomm, A/V and residential and security
>networks. Works with most appllications., including Microsoft Visio
>2003, Microsoft Powerpoint 2003, Igrafx, Auto CAD and NetViz. Features
>libraries that contain more than 60,000 shapes and 2000 manufacturers,
>connection strings detailing  end to end connections and chassis
>configurations, using related chassis and modules. Offers search
>feature that includes a query interface for locating equipment shapes,
>a preview feature and free updates and tech support. No cost was given.
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