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GStarICAD
Intellicad, Alternative to Autocad
GStarICAD is based on the well-known IntelliCAD software which is
the industry standard for low-cost CAD software. GStarICAD is the
innovative alternative toAutoCAD that provides OpenDWG file compatibility,
similar environment, as well as full support for AutoCAD commands,
menus, scripts, styles, patterns etc. GStarICAD is the top quality
version of IntelliCAD worldwide, 99% identical to AutoCAD and its
speeds and performances with an attractive and competitive price
are totally unbeatable.
Unrivaled
AutoCAD compatibility
GStarICAD's native file format is .DWG, so when you open an existing
Autodesk AutoCAD file (2.5 to 2009), there's no file conversion
and no data loss. GStarICAD also provides a full compatibility with
AutoCAD Command Line, menu (.MNU) and script (.SCR) files, hatches,
fonts and true type fonts-Complex linetypes, Multiline Text, Lightweight
polyline, Draw commands, Audit & Recover as well as AutoLISP
and ADS. That means you can start to work immediately using the
AutoCAD files, commands and applications you rely on.
Exceptional
productivity
GStarICAD offers smooth Microsoft Windows integration plus many
unique productivity features, including the ability to multiple
open drawings (MDI) at once; a Drawing Explorer which lets you review
and exchange drawing content with drag-and-drop ease; and visual
customization of menus and toolbars -- no programming required!
And thanks to its ActiveX integration, you can insert GStarICAD
drawings (or just parts of them) into a Microsoft Office application
file or a Visio 2000 Technical Edition schematic.
Open Communication
Import-Export of DWG files (opendwg), DXF and SCR (script) files;
Import of mnu (menu) and dcl (dialog box) files;
Export of WMF, EMF (Enhanced Metafile) files and SLD (slides);
Reading of BMP, GIF, JPG, TIF, PCX images within DWG files;
GreatStar is a world-leading CAD full sets solutions service provider.
We provide Building Solutions, Manufacturing Solutions and Building
Industry Solutions to our users. Our Industry Software includes
Architectural, Structural, Electrical, HVAC, Water Supply and Drainage,
Mechanical Software and so on.
Outstanding
Scientific Background
GreatStar is a commercial member of IntelliCAD Technology Consortium
(ITC, http://www.intellicad.org) which is the best technology organization
in the world to provide the underlying technology and shares the
CAD technology with other 30 CAD developers. GreatStar have achieved
the approval of CMMI 3-level Authentication and organize the expert
advisory group including 10 authoritative experts who come from
Microsoft & Xerox. We have built close cooperation relationship
with Tsinghua University and Nanjing University. The reliability
and validity on methodology and international standards are guaranteed
by its rich scientific activity within the academic world and the
engineering associations. So we can provide high quality DWG/DXF
compatibility to our customers.
Unbelievable
Affordability
Its purchase charge is only 1/10 of the competitor' s. In addition
to an easy-understanding training and the 30 days free support,
GreatStar CAD Softwares bring a surprising return to you:
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GStarICAD 2007
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AutoCAD 2007
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Why choose GStarICAD
Start immediately working on your existing work: If you have used
AutoCAD, you will find GStarICAD so easy to use because of the same
interface and operating style as AutoCAD. No learning time and learning
cost are required, just install and begin to draw! Communicate with
anyone else: When you open an existing Autodesk AutoCAD file (AutoCAD2.5
to AutoCAD2009) there's no file conversion and no data loss. Feel
Safe and absolutely Legal (owns Independent intellectual property
rights) Save a lot of money, increase profits, reduce risk, and
enhance efficiency.
System
Requirements
Microsoft Windows XP, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98, Windows 2000,Vista;
Intel Pentium Processor (Pentium III 700 or faster recommended);
Minimum 64M RAM (256M RAM recommended);
More 100 MB Hard Disk (1G MB recommended);
CD-ROM drives if installing from a CD;
Mouse or other coordinates input devices;
Color Monitor;
Output Devices (Printer or Plotter).
Unrivaled Compatibility with AutoCAD
1. Interface Comparability
2. File Format Compatibility(DWG /DXF, SHX, *.lin, *.pat)
3. Operation Custom Consistency (same with several hundred commands)
4. Program Compatibility( Lisp, DCL, VBA, SDS, ARX)
Unique Advantages Compare with other IntelliCAD
Products
1. Full Set Solutions (Architecture, Engineering & Construction;
Infrastructure; Manufacturing)
2. Reliable Stability, High-performance, Powerful Function
3. Powerful APls(Lisp,DCL,VBA,SDS,ARX) improve the interface of
re-development
GstarICAD Professional
3D CAD software Features
GStarICAD is well known as one of the best geniune IntelliCAD softwares.
Includes both 2D&3D features, GStarICAD Professional is the
a full functional 3D CAD design and CAD drawing software which provides
full support and compatible to AutoCAD.GStarICAD is the perfect
CAD alternative to AutoCAD on CAD Design and CAD Drawing.Welcome
to free download 3D CAD software of GStarICAD and enjoy the 30days
CAD software free tryout.
ACIS Support
You can export and import ACIS entities such as surfaces, regions,
and solids to an ACIS file in ASCII (.Sat) format.You can bring
in and send out any standard ACIS solid model within GStarICAD environment.
You can save your 3D models in .sat format, which can be opened
and edited in any other solid modeling application.
Real Time Cutting
Based on entity data configuration, it can achieve high fine real
time cutting performance. High speed DSP in Video card working in
GStarICAD way takes full responsibilities of the whole cutting process
but its performance is 5 times or even more times better than that
of CPU' s.
Effect of Real Time Cutting
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Effect of Real Time Cutting
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Real Time Rendering
It can remarkably improve users' work efficiency in editing 3D entity
and strengthen the practicability of 3D designs effectively in CAD
drawing .
Entity
Data Exchange Technology
Can exchange data with top international 3D designing and modeling
software such as Pro\ ENGINEER, Rhino, UG, 3DSMAX, MAYA, etc. |
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Original Entity in 3DSMAX
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GStarICAD Imported Entity |
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GstarICAD Standard
2D CAD software Features
GStarICAD is well known as one of the best
geniune IntelliCAD softwares. Based on 2D CAD drawing and CAD design,
GStarICAD Standard is the a full functional 2D CAD design and CAD
drawing software which provides full support and compatible to AutoCAD.GStarICAD
is the perfect CAD alternative to AutoCAD on CAD Design and CAD Drawing.Welcome
to free download 2D CAD software of GStarICAD and enjoy the 30days
CAD software free tryout.
AutoCAD 2007 Format
Support
GStarICAD's native file format is .DWG, so when you open an existing
AutoCAD file (AutoCAD R2.5 to AutoCAD 2007), there's no file conversion
and no data loss. You can direct read-write DWG and the DXF documents
of AutoCAD. In addition to drawing (.dwg) files, you can also save
a drawing in a Drawing Exchange Format (.dxf) file or a drawing
template (.dwt) file.
ARX Support
Can support basic development of ARX. The compatibility with ARX
comes to 95% except proxy entity and reactor. Industry software
developers modify a little then can run ARX program on GStarICAD.
Improvement on Entity
Snap
Its performance speeds up and it adds above 20 new functions such
as command line, Int, App snap function; the snap point switch function
of Tab key; PRI of snap point with more functions, higher speed,
better compatibility than before.
Proxy Object Display
Strengthen process to proxy entity in block; provide support to
system variable PROXYSHOW; control the display of proxy entity in
block.
Improvement on OLE Paste
Strengthen the interactivity with MS Office. Particular technology
can make GStarICAD drawings in MS Office more clear, and keep clear
even if magnified a lot of times.
Gradient Hatch
It is very useful in some design field, can make the drawing more
real and good-looking.
LAYERP Function
Can redo or undo modification to layer conveniently, and recover
the latest modification without affecting other commands in CAD
drawing. When applied in script, it can realize some functions of
temporarily operation layer, reduce code amount of the script and
make logic clear.
DXB Import Function
Can import DXB files to DWG files, manage and edit as common entities.
In-Place Edit
Provide a set of good solutions, you needn' t explode block reference
and can refer entities conveniently, also can add or delete block
reference entities in CAD drawing. So you can upgrade all relevant
block references without great changes and increase greatly the
efficiency of modifying and drawing.
Insert the needed computer and telephone block into the appropriate
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Quick Dimension
Provide dimension mode as continuous/ Staggered/ Baseline/ Ordinate/Radial/Diametric/datumPoint/Edit.It
provides more intelligent, flexible, convenient support for doing
dimension to several objects or for modifying several existing dimension
in CAD drawing.
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Continuous
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Staggered
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Excel Paste Function
Can make a form in EXCEL and then import it to GStarICAD as basic
entity, so it can save a lot of time for you.
Virtual printer
Can convert dwg drawings into high
raster images. The printer is able to export high quality png
image files which can be opened, edited and saved as other format
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Pull-page Proof Cut
Drawing
Can cutclip a certain Partial in drawing as full-page proof by crossing.
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Cookie Cutter
Trim
You can trim all the lines which are intersectant with the
selected line by one side
Real Time Backup
System
Records users' entire drawing process and no necessary to
worry about any lose of your work by the unexpected error.
Adopt a new vector image format (with the suffix .dwh) originally
created by GreatStar Software, Comparing with the standard
.dwg file, automatic and timely backup system greatly increases
automatic backup speed, for example when the drawing size
is no more than 10M, time for backup is about one second.
This prompt backup system achieves real time (e.g. automatically
backup every 5 minutes).
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The Drawing after Pull-page Proof Cut
Drawing
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In case of accidents, such as power failure
or abnormal exit, it will restore to the last-edited drawing, reducing
losses to minimum. In addition, users can set how many copies and
how long it will be kept. If the user saves wrong drawing after
improper operation or delete the drawing by mistake, he can restore
the file by inputting file name and the save time.
Drawings
Compare
Can make the differences between two
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WMFIN
Can insert vector graphs whose extend name is .WMF or .EMF into
drawing paper according to known objects in GStarICAD2007. So it
can help designers copy their imaginary space into drawing paper
by mouse.
 Tool
Palettes
You can organize, manage and use customized library conveniently
by using tool palettes. You can customize the blocks in any DWG
files or opened drawings to palettes. Using tool palettes dialogue
box, you can organize and manage these block tools flexibly and
freely in multilevel & grouping style.
GstarICAD
New Features
CAD Program GstarCAD 2009 Feature
More Strong Print Functions:
GStarICAD2008 has integrated HPGL/2, OCE, PS/EPS, PDF, EMF/WMF print
drivers, GstarCAD2009 has more strong and perfect print functions
1.
HDI upgrades to 3.0 version
Re-developer can customize print interface in GstarCAD2009.
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Cooperate with Canon to develop Canon series print drivers
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Add DWF virtual print driver and realize the web publish function.
Different from the direct DWF export before, this published
file contains all the DWF information and users can export DWF
file according to selected area
The process of creating DWF file
Select "DWF6 ePlot.pc3" printer, other steps are same
to the normal print.
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Frame Auto Range
Many drawings can be arranged automatically through software
calculation. It not only can enhance print efficiency but also
can save paper.
Command: ZDPT
Menu: Express>Automatic row diagram
Operation Steps:
(1) If you use this function at first time, you should do some
settings at "Option" item
(2) Select the arranged file from "add file" item
(3) After selecting the arranged file you can "tryout"
these files, and preview the arranged effect.
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PLT output tool
Users can send PLT files to printer to print.
Operation Steps:
1) Right-click GStarCAD icon>Properties>Find Target
2) Select PrintPlt.exe in the dialog box
3) Double-click the PrintPlt.exe file, then the "Print"
dialog box will be displayed,
in the dialog box you can select printer or do some settings.
4) Click OK button, the "Open" dialog box is displayed,
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Perfect
Management Functions:
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New Drawing Wizard
User can select modes and also can select required template
files
Command: New
Menu: File>New
When the system variable "startup" is on, click "new"
icon the following dialog box will emerge
1) User can create a new drawing
according to English or Metric
2) User can create a new drawing according to the existing template
3) User can create a new drawing according to use wizard
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Layer Translator
Command: Laytrans
Changes a drawing's layers to layer standards you specify.
In the Layer Translator, you specify the layers in the current
drawing that you want to translate, and the layers to translate
them to.
Translate From: Specify the layers
to be translated in the current drawing.
Selection Filter: Specify layers to be selected in the Translate
From list
Translate To: List the layers you can translate the current
drawing's layers to.
Load: Load layers in the "Translate To" list using
a drawing, drawing template, or standards file that you specify.
New: Define a new layer to be shown in the Translate To list
for translation.
Map: List each layer to be translated and the properties to
which the layer will be converted.
Settings: Open the Settings dialog box, where you can customize
the process of layer translation.
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View Manager
User can name many views and switch quickly between each views,
It is helpful to reduce many unnecessary view adjust operation
Command: View
Menu: View> Named Views
There are two tabs in this dialog box, named view tab and orthographic
isometric view tab.
1) Named Views Tab
Set Current: Restore the selected view.
New: Create a named view. And "new view" dialog box
will emerge
Details: Display "detail of view" dialog box
2) Orthographic Isometric View Tab
Set Current: Restore the selected view.
Current View: Display the name of current view
Relative to: Specify the base coordinate system which is used
to define the orthographic view, the WCS is the default base
coordinate system.
Recover Orthographic UCS and View: Restore the relative UCS
when set orthographic view as current.
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Alias Edit
GstarCAD 2009 provides executable file "aliascommand.exe".
User can modify alias and need not to enable GstarCAD. In GstarCAD
2009 user can customize system command such as: run,cmd,start
and etc.
Command: Aliasedit
Menu: Express>Tools>Order any nickname editor
1) The executable file "aliascommand.exe" in installation
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The command alias dialog box in GStarCAD20 |
5.
Block Attribute Manager
Manages the attributes for a selected block definition, preview
modification automatically, it is convenient to modify attribute
block in quantity.
Command: Battman
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Select:
Allow you to use your pointing device to select a block from
the drawing area.
Block: List all block definitions in the current drawing that
have attributes. Sync: Update all instances of the selected
block with the attribute properties currently defined.
Move Up: Move the selected attribute tag earlier in the prompt
sequence.
Move Down: Move the selected attribute tag later in the prompt
sequence.
Edit: Opens the "Edit Attribute" dialog box, where
you can modify attribute properties.
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Remove: Remove
the selected attribute from the block definition.
Settings: Opens the "Block Attribute Settings" dialog
box, where you can customize how attribute information is
listed in the Block Attribute Manager.
Apply: Apply the changes you made, but leave the dialog box
open.
6. Block Count
User can know the block name and the number of inserted block
in the selected object. It is compatible with the Bcount command
in AutoCAD.
Command: Bcount
7. The Upgrade of Design Center and Tool Palettes
The blocks in design center can be dragged to drawing area,
the blocks in drawing area can be dragged to tool palettes
too. The input and output function of tool palettes is helpful
to share and reuse.
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The Enhancement
of Operation:
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Dynamic Input
A command interface is provided near the cursor. It makes users
concentrate on drawing area. Click the DYN icon on the status
bar, dynamic input is on; right-click DYN icon then select "settings"
item, the "Drafting Settings" dialog box is displayed
you can do some settings to the dynamic input.
Enable Pointer Input: turn on or off
pointer input
Settings: Display "Pointer Input Settings" dialog
box
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The Enhancement of Selection Function
Selection box will be displayed dynamically and transparently,
the two selection mode "window" and "crossing"
will be differentiated by color.
The two different effects are below:
The display of window selection:
The display of crossing selection:
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The Drag of Right Mouse Key
Use right mouse key to drag after selecting entity, the shortcut
menu will be displayed it is another operation mode.
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Text to Front
Bring text and dimensions in front of all other objects
in the drawing
Command: TEXTTOFRONT
Menu: Tools>Draw order>Bring text and dimensions
to front
Operation steps:
1) Execute command
2) Input the object type of being to front
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The
effect before input
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If
input Text, and all the text will be to front, the effect
is below
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If
input Dimension, and all the dimensions will be to front,
the effect is below
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input both, and all the text and dimensions will be to
front, the effect is below
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Quick Calculator
Evaluate mathematical and geometric expressions. Different from
common calculator, quick calculator is an expression generator.
In order to get more flexibility, quick calculator will not
give the answer immediately but let user input a editable expression
then press Enter or equal sign to get the result. In addition,
user can find the inputted expression from history record, and
modify it or recalculate.
Open and close quick calculator
Command: quickcalc and qcclose
Menu: tools>Palettes>Quickcalc
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6. HCCAD
Tools
HCCAD Tools integrated many convenient drawing tools, user can use
GStarCAD platform software to finish many professional design such
as pipeline design.
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Drawing Scale
Command:SASCL
Set drawing scale before starting to draw, software will adjust
the scale automatically when you use other tools such as modifying
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Control Parameters--Cross to break width
Command:CBKWID
Set the width of fast tripping cross, about "the fast tripping
cross" we will introduce it later |
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Rotate Cursor
Command:RTCUR
Set the cursor to the angle that you want. You can choose 0
degree or 45 degree which have been set; you also can choose
"Alongside Line" to select a line, the cursor angle
will become corresponding with the line; If you select "Real
Time Rotate" and it seems that you enter into a little
play, you can use AWSD four key to control the rotate of the
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Line Such as Chord
Command:SALPL
It is very convenient to use "Line such as chord"
function to draw isometric drawing.
Software will prompt you to input lineweight value, you can
set the value according your need, then start to draw your entity,
the graphic way is the same with drawing common multiline, software
supplies the usually used angle 0 degree and 45 degree, you
can set the angle value by yourself, it will feel the drawing
process is fast and easy. The sample drawing is below:
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Extension
Command:ETT
The extension location can be displayed in real-time until to
the final location
6) Normal Connect
Command:GXFILT
This function is similar with 0 distance chamfer. If there are
two intersectant line or pline, the selected part will be retained
and other part will be cut
Select 1 and 2 to use "normal connect", and so 3 and
4 will be cut, the effect is below
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Flex connect
Command:GXFSS
As long as two lines or pline are not parallel, they can realize
"flex connect", this function will make selected line
extend to the location where it intersect with the target line
or where it intersect with the extension line of the target
line. The sample picture is below:
Now use 1 with 2 and 1 with 3 to use this function separately
The situation before "Flex connect"
1 with 2 to use the function
1 with 3 to use the function
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Super Fillet
Command:SFILLET
Why we can this function "Super fillet"? because this
function not only can finish the usual fillet operation but
also can unify the two lines' information such as layer,color,line
type and etc, the unified standard is according to the firstly
selected line.
In this drawing, these two lines have
different color and line type, now we use super fillet function
to theme.
Please enter the Fillet radius<0>:
The software will prompt you after you input the radius
Please select the first line segment:
The selected first lien will determine the layer?color and line
type of filleted two lines, here we select the green lien as
the first line, then select the yellow line to do super fillet,
the result is below:
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Modify linewidth
Command:LCW
Change the linewidth of specified pline, if you select a line
and software will translate this line into pline and set linewidth
automatically for it. It is very convenient to edit linewidth.
10) Cross to break soon
Command:CBK
We often need to break many lines when drawing, but it is
very unconvenient to do this by hand. This aim can be easily
finished by this function supplied by GstarCAD
Software will prompt you to select a line which is to break
other lines namely the cover line segment then you can select
the breaking lines.
Use the green line as the cover line to break the red line
and yellow line. The effect is below:
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Modify Text
Command:EDTXT
Supply some functions to single text such as: height?text width
factor?angle?obliquing angle
12) Super Axonometric
Command:ZC
It is a very helpful function, you can translate plan drawing
into isometric drawing easily with it.
The operation way is very easy, you should select the translated
drawing at first, then set the axonometric angle, at last
press Enter to finish your operation.
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Strong
Re-development Environment(In Development Version):
GstarCAD 2009 Development Version supports all the re-development
interfaces of AutoCAD.
1. GRX Programming Interface
GRX programming interface is provided which is compatible with ARX,
based on C++, object-oriented re-development environment and application
interface. GstarCAD2009 supports all the development interface:
AutoLISP, Visual LISP(including IDE), SDS(ADS), VBA, GRX(ARX)
2. VBA development interface
Microsoft VBA(Visual Basic for Application) is an object-oriented
programming environment designed to provide rich development capabilities,
which is a strong development tool. GstarCAD2009 also integrates
VBA development tool, and provides ActiveX Automation suitable to
VBA development
3. GstarCAD Visual LISP IDE
GstarCAD2009 provides the customers who are accustomed to using
LISP with a visual development interface and environment. The VLISP
integrated development environment (IDE) provides features to help
ease the tasks of source-code creation and modification, program
testing, and debugging. In addition, VLISP provides a vehicle for
delivering standalone applications written in AutoLISP.
Better Compatibility with AutoCAD
Brand-new
CUI
GStarICAD CUI has unrivaled compatibility with AutoCAD CUI.
Display all interface elements, icons, and supported commands
briefly. CUI files adopt popular XML format files and also support
the original MNU, MNS, MNC menu definition files (MNR and MNL
remained unchanged). CUI files can be edited with an interactive
editor or be generated automatically by conversion (dialog box)
from MNU/MNS files, and also be hided and altered its size at
random so as to achieve an ideal effect expected by users.
Text Width
AutoCAD 2008
GStarICAD 2008
Other CAD
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Improvement on
Font System
Brand-new Mtext decode system. Support all font formats and
its fault tolerance is good.
Brand-new font glyph analytic function. Enhance font display
performance and dimension control is more precision, as well
as the length and width for line of text are perfect compatible
with AutoCAD.
Brand-new Mtext composing layout system. Add the support for
paragraph indent and tabs and improve the function of composing
layout, so improve the compatibility of Mtext display output
greatly.
Improvement on font management system. Brand-new font and
glyph buffer mechanism, can take up less memory effectively
and the display performance is higher.
Compare
Font Location
AutoCAD 2008
GStarICAD 2008
Other CAD
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Line Wrap
AutoCAD 2008
GStarICAD 2008
Other CAD
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Pile Text
AutoCAD 2008
GStarICAD 2008
Other CAD
DWG 2009 Support
Open, save & edit AutoCAD R2.5 to 2009
Transform HPGL/2 standard plt file into
DWG files
Support PDF Export
Function and EPS, PDF Raster Images Virtual Printer
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100% Compatible with
AutoCAD Plot System;
World-leading Plot Speed and Accuracy
New Plot Output System
GStarICAD 2008 has added HDI third party print drive actuation interface
which is similar with international popular CAD. Achieve high steady
plot speed like AutoCAD's. As follows:
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GStarICAD 2008
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GStarICAD 2008
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Popular CAD
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Other CAD
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A0 |
A0 |
A0 |
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HpgI-2HDI |
*System Drive |
HpgI-2HDI |
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Intelligent Plot Optimization Drive
Improve our users plot efficiency and
accuracy. The users can realize international popular CAD software'
s plot efficiency and precision without making any special setting.
Realize PC3 Print Configuration
System
GStarICAD2008 has realized PC3 print Configuration system, you
can record the print device unique setting information by using
PC3 files such as print custom paper, plot resolution and may
automatically communicate with multiple HDI drive printer to
print the drawings. PC3 setting is completely same with AutoCAD
2008, so it' s convenience for users to print the drawings.
Improvement on Plot Operation
Environment
GStarICAD 2008 has realized approached consistent operation
interface with AutoCAD 2008, so our users would have the same
operation feeling with AutoCAD:
Moreover add preview window on the setting interface, our users
can know the current setting print situation directly. When
selecting print window, GStarICAD 2008 will display brightly
the printed regions just like AutoCAD 2008, it' s convenient
for users to confirm selection.
As well as GStarICAD 2008 provides the same plot styles table
setting environment with AutoCAD 2008, our users can operate
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Support
Two Plot Color Mapping Mode--CTB and STB
GStarICAD 2008 has simultaneously supported
CTB (color correlation) and STB (name correlation) two plot
color mapping mode, and also supported all parameters, including:
color, dithering, gray,pen number, virtual pen no., screening,
linetype, auto-adapted, pen width, end, connect, hatch.
CTB Plot Styles Settings |
GStarICAD 2008---All-round
upgrade on functions and performance
Improve
Hatch function
Support origin localization, re-build
the boundary, isolated island deletion, drawing order and build
independent fill pattern and so on;
ADD bhatchedit command and tracking,
mtp command Qualifiers
Support Fill Trim
Fill may take as the trimming boundary
Improvement on OLE Support
The new OLE function is more practical,
higher drawing resolution to permit users to zoom, trim many
times. Support OLE entities display of blocks and exterior references,
users can insert the OLE object in exterior references.
Add Publish
Publish provides an easy way to create a paper drawing set
or an electronic drawing set (DWF). A DWF file is a 2D vector
file that you can use to publish your drawing on the World
Wide Web or an internet network. DWF files can be opened,
viewed, and plotted by anyone.With the Publish function, our
customers can easily assemble a collection of drawings and
specify their plot information thought page setup. It can
greatly save your time and increase your efficiency.
Add Drawings Encryption
When modify or save file, you can encrypt the file by imputing
password, so can guarantee the security of our customer' drawings.
Encryption algorithm is completely compatible with AutoCAD,
namely encryption graphic file of GStarICAD and the AutoCAD
may be saved and opened mutually.
Add DDUCS and Rename Dialog Box
DDUCS dialog box has realized the following functions:
1.Display the coordinate axis and the origin related information
of selected UCS
2.Display and modify defined & not-named UCS.
3.Recovery the naming and orthogonal UCS.
4. Specify the UCS icon and setting in viewports.
Add Wipeout Command
Create the polygon region quickly. The region all around has
covered frame for editing conveniently. If not need to display
the frame, the user may transfer the related subcommand conveniently
to close it.
Multi-pitch Point
Edit
Drag pitch to execute Stretch, Move, Revolve, Zoom or Mirror
operation.
Improvement on
the Re-development Interface
VBA:
1. Add VBA project management
More convenient to load, unload, run, embed VBA;
2. Add Embedded VBA Project
Publish VBA project with DWG files together;
3, Add Global VBA Project
Separate VBA project with the documents, enhance the VBA code
reusability
4. Add More VBA Objects Support
More convenient to operate drawings;
5. Express the Cooperation with APPLOAD
Easier to manage the VBA project
Add APPLOAD
Appload will load third-party applications into GStarICAD,
it will allow you to set a "Startup Suite" which
will load selected applications each time a drawing is opened.
Valid application types are:
Application Type File Name Extension
AutoLISP .lsp
SDS .dll
VBA .vbi
Menu LISP Express .mnl
Improvement on
Diesel and LayerP:
Increase the re-development compatibilities;
Improvement on ARX Interface
GStarICAD 2008 has realized integrated development environment,
so re-developers can use SDK to make the re-development on
GStarICAD just like on AutoCAD, otherwise re-developers may
transplant re-development programs run under AutoCAD to GStarICAD
conveniently.
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Improvement on
ACIS, Realize Complex Computation
GStarICAD 2008 has optimized the original ACIS module. The
speed of new module is quicker and more correct. The corrected
SAT data interactive environment has realized exchange with
SolidWorks, UG, Pro/ E, SolidEdage, 3DSMAX, MAYA, Inventor.
Our users can set module in the 3D CAD products and then input
into GStarICAD to draw and modify 2D drawing, last input into
3D CAD to make the analysis computation.
Exchange between GStarICAD 2008 and 3D
CAD
Improve Design Center
1. Browse user computer, network driver and graph content
in the Web (e.g. graphs or symbols) ;
2. View the definition of named objects in the drawings, then
insert, adhere, copy and paste the definition to the current
drawings;
3. Create shortcuts for commonly used drawings, folder and
Internet website;
4. Add contents to drawings (e.g. XREFs, blocks and Hatch);
5. Open the graphic files in the new window;
6. Drag the blocks to the Tool Option in order to visit conveniently;
3D Connexion Mouse Interface
Our users are able to operate the 3D views and preview the
3D models by 3D mouse. GStarICAD may receive X, Y, Z three
axes revolving and the displacement information sent by the
3D mouse and then can deal with it correctly, realize users'
3D CAD design efficiency.
Add ARCTEXT
GStarICAD 2008 provides the arctext function directly and
is compatible with AutoCAD completely. Otherwise GStarICAD
2008 provides real-time preview, so users can view all kinds
of setting effect quickly and conveniently.
Add Convert Command
Convert command can transform from old 2D POLYLINE into new
LWPOLYLINE and also transform POLYLINE included in the block.
Add Splinedit
Command
Fit data. Edit and define the fit point data of spline, not
including modification tolerance.
Closed. Open Spline modified into continuously closed Rings.
Move vertex. Move the closed point to a new position.
Detail. Modify Spline definition by appending, degree of the
spline curve and enhancing degree of the spline curve.
Reverse. Modify the direction of spline.
Support Pitch Point Edit
Improvement on
the Automatic Backup Function
GStarICAD 2008 provides own fast automatic backup mechanism.
Provide the quick compression function for the backup files,
so can save much disk space and feedback prompt information
to clean up the disk when the disk space is too little.
Speed & Stability
Increase
Speed of Open: Increase above 30%; Speed of Save: Increase
above 50%;
Constant Improvement on Stability
Regression Testing
Stress Testing
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GstarICAD
Vs AutoCAD
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 Feature
supported
Feature
not supported
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GStarCAD
2009 |
AutoCAD
2009 |
AutoCAD
LT 2009 |
| Files |
| Native
DWG Support (OpenDWG Technology) |
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| DWG
Support for AutoCAD v 2.5-2009 |
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| Drawing
Recovery |
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Drawing
Encryption
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| Auto
Backup File Manager |
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| Export
DWG to PDF |
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| Export
to DWF 2D & 3D |
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| Export
to WMF, EPS, BMP, EMF, SLD, PNG,SVG, GIF, JPG, TIF, PCX
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| Import
WMF, DWF |
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| Export
to ACIS(sat) |
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| Import
ACIS(sat), 3D Studio(3ds) |
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| Commands |
| Support
for AutoCAD Command Line |
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Support
for AutoCAD 3D Surface Commands
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| AutoCAD
Menu (mnu) and Script (scr) Files |
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| SHX
& TrueType Font Support |
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| Support
for AutoCAD LIN and PAT files |
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| Interface
& Customization |
| Dockable
Properties Toolbar |
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| Object
Properties Toolbar |
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| Multi-documents
Window Label |
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| Design
Center and Tools Palettes |
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| Express
Tools |
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| Edit
Multiple Drawings(MDI) |
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| New
Drawing Wizard |
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| CUI
Menus and Toolbars |
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| Visual
Menu Customization |
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| 2D |
| Mtext
Support |
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| Drawing
Compare |
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| Hatch
Editing |
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| Block
Attribute Manager |
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| Dimension
and Text to Front |
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| View
Manager |
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| Reactive
Text |
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| Alias
Edit |
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| Raster
Image Display |
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| Polar
Tracking |
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| Explorer
for Managing Layers, Block, Linetypes and more |
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| Quick
Dimension |
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| Right-mouse
click to edit properties of multiple selected entries |
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| Unlimited
Time Undo/Redo |
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| Quick
Select |
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| Qleader |
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| Mline
& Spline Edit |
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| Xref,
Block In-place Editing |
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| Attribute
Extraction |
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| Drawing
Scale |
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Control
Parameters?Cross to break width
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Rotate
Cursor
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Line
Such as Chord
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Extension
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Normal
Connect
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Flex
connect
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Super
Fillet
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Modify
linewidth
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Cross
to break soon
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Super
Axonometric
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| MTP
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| Track
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| Gradient
Hatch |
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| 3D |
| ACIS
3D Solid |
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| Full
ACIS Modeling Editing |
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Photorealistic
3D Rendering
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| 3D
Real-time Cutting |
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| Gouraud
Shaded |
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| Print |
| CTB
Color Table Files |
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| STB
Color Table Files |
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| PC3
Printer Configuration Files |
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| HDI
third party print drive |
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| Intelligent
Plot Optimization Drive |
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| Arrange
drawings automatically |
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| PLT
Output Tool |
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| DWF
Virtual Print Driver |
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| Same
Plot Interface |
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| Programming |
| Microsoft
ActiveX Support, Including In-place Editing |
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| AutoLISP
Support (including DCL) |
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| Script
Recorder |
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| Microsoft
Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) |
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| Menu
Diesel Expressions |
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| COM
API(AutoCAD COM) |
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| DCL
Engine |
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Autodesk
Development System (ADS) Support
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| Object
ARX Support |
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Standard
Vs. Professional
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Feature
supported
Feature
not supported
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GStarICAD
2009 Professional
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GStarICAD
2009
Standard
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Drafting
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Layer
Filters
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Express
Tools
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Tool
Palettes
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Multiline
Text (MTEXT)
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Dimensioning
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Views/Viewports
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Layer
States
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Data
Extraction (Block Attributes and Objects)
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Annotation
Scaling
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Layer
Properties per Viewport
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Multiple
Line MTEXT Attributes
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Conceptual
Design
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Create
and Edit Solids
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Real-Time
Feedback While Modeling
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Face,
Edge, Vertex Manipulation
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Dynamic
User Coordinate System (UCS)
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Work
in Perspective View
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Section
Planes/Cuts
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Customization
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Support
for Customization
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Support
for LISP and VLISP Applications
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95%Support
for Object ARX ( C++, C#, and VB .NET)
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Workflow
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Save
AutoCAD Release 14 DWG
Files
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Save
AutoCAD Release 2007 DWG
Files
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Publishing
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Layouts
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Lineweights
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Shaded
Plotted Output
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Nonrectangular
Viewports
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software
Management
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Network
Licensing
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Fax
Licensing
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Operating
system support
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Microsoft
Windows 2000 (SP4)
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Windows
XP Home Edition
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Windows
XP Professional (SP2)
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Windows
Vista Enterprise
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Windows
Vista Ultimate
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Windows
Vista Business
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Windows
Vista Home Premium and Home Basic
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AutoXls Table
AutoXlsTable fully integrates Excel into AutoCAD/Microstation/IntelliCAD.
As a CAD tools,It can create table in AutoCAD/Microstation/IntelliCAD
or import Excel spreadsheet into those CAD environment. You can
edit the imported table and keep it updated to original Excel spreadsheet.
Besides, you can perform block/area/length real-time calculation
in CAD drawing.Great for creating BOM & Schedule.
Key Features
Create table in AutoCAD/Microstation/IntelliCAD with Excel
- Import Excel spreadsheet into AutoCAD/Microstation/IntelliCAD
- Update table to its original Excel spreadsheet
- What you see in Excel is what you get in AutoCAD/Microstation/IntelliCAD
- Override Excel text style/size/color with that of AutoCAD/Microstation/IntelliCAD
FAQs
1. What are the
main advantages of GStarCAD?
2. What's the difference between
Trial Version and Authorized Version?
3. Does GStarCAD support DWG
file format? Can be compatible with AutoCAD?
4. What's the difference between
GStarCAD Standard and GStarCAD Professional?
5. What are the system requirements
for GStarCAD?
6. What services can be provided
by GStarCAD?
7. How Can I Get Help When I
Need support?
8. Is the activation code of
Gstarsoft series software valid all the time?
9. What's the difference of installation
between network version and stand-alone version of GStarCAD?
10. What are the authorization
methods of GStarCAD?
11. Why does the network version
ask users to input serial number after installed, or else can't
startup?
12. If the trial period is due,
can users continue to try?
13. The encrypted
lock can not be setup on vista system. Why?
14. What file formats can GStarCAD
2009 import & export?
15. What is the meaning of "Quick
Multiple Files Save"?
16. How to operate "timely
backup system"?
17. There are so many bak files
and they take up much space, can we control whether creating bak
files?
18. What is the function of
creating .bak file
19. Whether can GStarCAD encrypt
file when saving a file?
20. How to accelerate
operation?
21. How should I do if the command
line and status bar disappear?
22. I am accustomed to making
right mouse button as confirmation and repeat command, but now when
I press right mouse button it always pops up menu, how can I do?
23. The pan function of middle
mouse button doesn't work. Why?
24. I can not select
many objects at the same time. Why?
25. Can GstarCAD create PDF?
26. Sometimes when
users open a drawing but some entities don't display. Why?
27. How can I do? If Z coordinate
of certain lines is not 0 which will lead to abnormality of chamfer
and trim?
28. How to add hatch patterns?
29. How to create group and
explode group in GstarCAD?
30. How can I open dwh file?
31. How to display line width
in view?
32. How to customize aliases?
33. How to customize
selection of the size of pickbox and snap aperture?
34. How to customize the color
and size of crosshair?
35. When drawing circle or arc,
why is polygon instead of circle or arc?
36. Why are the formats of the
same dimension style different?
37. Why attribute text can not
be displayed in attribute block?
38. How to add text style files?
39. Why is the text size in
GStarCAD different from that in AutoCAD?
40. How to install print driver
in GStarCAD?
41. Why doesn't some content
in the drawing print out?
42. I'm a developer. Can I develop
my own applications based on GStarCAD? Can I run it directly under
GStarCAD?
43. How to load LISP application
in GStarCAD?
44. What's the function of design
center in GStarCAD?
45. Does GStarCAD have some
Express tools like AutoCAD?
46. Does GStarCAD offer localization
version?
47. Why the command line is
disordered?
48. The font is displayed? Why?
49. Why sometimes
print preview can not be seen?
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1. What are the main advantages of
GStarCAD?
Independent intellectual property
Reasonable price
Shortest time to learn how to use
Similar interface with AutoCAD
Compatible with AutoCAD
2. What's the difference between Trial Version
and Authorized Version?
Trial Version has the same function as
Authorized Version. The only difference is the trial using term.
You have 30 days' full functional evaluation on our CAD software.
After that, cannot save the file.
3. Does GStarCAD support DWG file format?
Can be compatible with AutoCAD?
Yes to both questions. GStarCAD's native
file format is DWG, so when you open an existing Autodesk AutoCAD
file (2.5 to 2008), there's no file conversion and no data loss.
GStarCAD also provides a full compatibility with AutoCAD command
line?menu (.mnu) and script (.scr) files?hatches?fonts?Complex linetypes?multiline
text?lightweight?polyline?draw commands?audit & recover as well
as AutoLISP and ADS. That means you can get to work immediately
using the AutoCAD files, commands and applications you rely on.
4. What's the difference between GStarCAD
Standard and GStarCAD Professional?
GStarCAD Professional can create and edit
3D Solid however GStarCAD Standard can' t. GStarCAD Professional
is recommended if you need 3D Solid design or open 3D Solid drawings;
GStarCAD Standard is recommended if there is no 3D Solid?and 3D
planes.
5. What are the system requirements for
GStarCAD?
Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Vista
(Windows2000, XP recommended);
- Intel Pentium(or faster) Processor ;
- Minimum 512M RAM (above 1G RAM recommended) ;
- More 300 MB Hard Disk(above 1G recommended);
- CD-ROM drive if installing from a CD;
- Mouse or other coordinates input devices;
- Output Devices (Printer or Plotter).
6. What services can be provided by GStarCAD?
GStarCAD has a pursuit of excellent aftersale
technical services to ensure the interest of our CAD customers.
Sustained and effective technical service is available for customers
after purchase to ensure the good functioning of the software. We
provide you the following services:
Lifecycle maintenance and upgrade: At present, the upgrade of GStarCAD2008
is free for one year. If the dongle locks are damaged, feel free
to contact us for replacing.
You can visit Live Support and Online Training on www.staricad.com
and MSN group for technique intercommunication.
7. How Can I Get Help When I Need
support?
We offer basic CAD Technical Support for FREE to all our customers.
Questions may be emailed or faxed to our Technical Support center.
We will respond to you in 24 working hours via e-mail or Skype.
Some local distributors may offer more value added CAD technical
support and services.
Our website is www.staricad.com you can leave us a message
Our technical support e-mail is support@gstarcad-me.com
8. Is the activation code of Gstarsoft
series software valid all the time?
The activation code of Gstarsoft is matched with your computer.
You need not to re-import activation code when you reinstall GStarCAD
if you do not change hardware or reinstall operating system, except
the method of registering update version changes. If you just reinstall
operating system, the previous number is still valid, re-import
it after installation can make you through. If you change motherboard
or hardware, the previous number is invalid, you have to get a new
free activation code from Gstarsoft Software.
9. What's the difference of installation
between network version and stand-alone version of GStarCAD?
The installation program of network version and stand-alone version
is completely the same, but to select stand-alone version or network
version according to authorization methods on installing. If you
install the stand-alone version when you use network lock, you can
only use 30 days as installing the trial version. When you use stand-alone
lock, it is not necessary to install lock drive if you use USB lock,
but necessary if system (WIN98, etc.) can' t identify USB interface.
Network lock is parallel lock or USB lock. Select network version
when installing GStarCAD at customer end. If network lock installs
normally, setting is not necessary at customer end. If there are
two or more network locks in one network, it is better to setup
the locks in different computer and then set the name and IP address
of the computer onto which set the network lock at customers' end.
10. What are the authorization methods
of GStarCAD?
There are two authorization methods: activation code and dongle.
Dongle is divided into stand-alone version and network version.
A stand-alone version belongs to a single customer. Network version
should be set up on the server (any computer in network), but the
number of users should limit within the authorized number by the
network lock.
11. Why does the network version
ask users to input serial number after installed, or else can't
startup?
Some reasons for this situation are as follows:
- When installing software, not select "Network" version;
- Network locks and driver are not properly installed or activated;
- You may specify the wrong name of network lock server and IP address;
- If the server installs Windows XP sp2 or other firewall may also
lead to the abnormity of network lock. Please close system firewall
or open 6002 port.You can inspect item to item.
12. If the trial period is due, can
users continue to try?
As long as you apply to GStarCAD for continuing to try and send
us your serial number at the same time, we will return back an activation
code to you and you can continue to try.
13. The encrypted lock can not be
setup on vista system. Why?
Under the administrator privileges, you should setup encrypted lock
driver of the latest version then insert lock and restart the computer.
If your operating system is vista system with 32 bits, click ?iz.exe?with
right mouse button and choose ?unning as an administrator? If your
operating system is vista system with 64 bits, please contact with
us.
14. What file formats can GStarCAD
2009 import & export?
GStarCAD 2009 can export
DWG? DWF?PDF?WMF?BMP?EMF?SVG file formats. You can also open and
save DWG?DXF?JPEG?TIF?PNG?BMP?GIF file formats.
15. What is the meaning of "Quick
Multiple Files Save"?
Quick Multiple Files Save is original save style which is created
by GStarCAD. It is also called "Auto and timely backup system"
This save style make it possible to record the use's drawing process
and can restore the latest drawing when power failure or terminating
program. Auto backup system use an original file format (suffix
is dwh) which is a new vector drawing format created by GStarCAD.
Compared with dwg file it creases the auto backup speed. For example:
the backup speed is about 1 second if the file size is within 10M.
this make timely backup system be at real time(such as: make a auto
backup each 5 minutes)
16. How to operate "timely backup
system"?
Pull-down Menu: Tool>Option>Open and Save
In "File Safety Precautions" choose "Automatic Save"
and set the time interval such as 5 minutes. When choosing the file
style if you choose "Single DWG File Save" system will
automatically save file to be .SV$. In fact .SV$ files are standard
DWG files. .SV$ files can be opened after changing the suffix to
be DWG. But the save time is slow and not suit for the auto save
with short time interval. If you choose "Quick Multiple Files
Save", system will automatically save file to be .dwh, the
speed is very fast and suit for timely backup requirement. Suggest
users not to choose "Save a Preview Image" because it
affects the save speed. After finishing the above setting, system
will make quick auto backup according requirement .
17. There are so many bak files and
they take up much space, can we control whether creating bak files?
You can control whether creating bak files using "makebak"
command. Another method is that don't check "Create backup
copy with each save" in Tools>Options>Open and Save dialog
box.
18. What is the function of creating
.bak file
Creating bak file is another file safety precaution which is different
from automatic save. When you are saving a file, GStarCAD won? overlay
the saved files last time, but change the saved file into another
file with suffix "bak".
The aim to do this is to avoid loss of file after you made a mistaken
save or didn't activate automatic save.
The reasons leading to mistaken save are power failure?system halted?mistaken
files. Moreover, if you want to restore some files after you delete
some files mistakenly, at this time you can use .bak files. You
can delete the redundant .bak files if you have saved your files
correctly. This operation has no effect on drawing. "Makebak"
command can control whether creating bak file.
19. Whether can GStarCAD encrypt
file when saving a file?
You can set password when you save a file in GStarCAD. The method
is following:
In "Save Drawing As" dialog box, press "Tools"
button then choose "security options". In "security
options" dialog you can set password for your file.
20. How to accelerate operation?
Reduce the quantity of application programs running together with
Windows, and the quantity of opening drawings in GStarCAD. Use "Purge"
to erase useless drawing datum in DWG drawing. Reduce snap items
or not snap if not necessary.
21. How should I do if the command
line and status bar disappear?
You can control the visibility of status bar in view>display>status
bar; Ctrl+9 controls the visibility of command line.
22.
I am accustomed to making right mouse button as confirmation and
repeat command, but now when I press right mouse button it always
pops up menu, how can I do?
In Tools>Options>User Preferences dialog box, cancel the ticking
off about "shortcut menus in drawing area". You also can
click "right-click customization" and set the function
of right mouse button according your custom.
23. The pan function of middle mouse
button doesn't work. Why?
Turn system variable "mbuttonpan" on.
24. I can not select many objects
at the same time. Why?
You can not select many objects at the same time when system variable
"pickadd" is turned off. If you select a new object, previously
selected objects will be canceled.
When system variable "pickadd" is turned on you can select
many objects at the same time. There are two ways to turn "pickadd"
on. One is to press button on property box another is to input "pickadd"
in command line then input "on".
25. Can GstarCAD create PDF?
You can create PDF file using "export" command. Another
method is using PDF virtual printer.
26. Sometimes when users open a drawing
but some entities don't display. Why?
If you uses standard version to open your drawing which contains
some 3D entities such region?3D solid this condition will happen;
If you use professional version such condition will disappear.
27. How can I do? If Z coordinate
of certain lines is not 0 which will lead to abnormality of chamfer
and trim?
You can change Z coordinate in Express Pop-menu in GStarCAD2009.
You can select all objects and then change the Z coordinate to uniform
value, such as 0. It is better to find out the reason why the Z
coordinate is not 0 to avoid the same situation again.
28. How to add hatch patterns?
Hatch patterns of GStarCAD are saved in GStarCAD2009 Professional\Patterns.
You can directly paste the edited or copied hatch definitions into
icad.pat files, or save one or more hatch patterns as independent
*.pat files and put it under the "Patterns" catalog. It
is suggested not to paste whole acad.pat into icad.pat. The new
version CAD software has stored plenty of hatch patterns. Please
pay attention when you save a file as independent *.pat file, the
name of the file should be the same as the hatch name defined in
the file.
29. How to create group and explode
group in GstarCAD?
You can use command group and groupexplode to create group and explode
group. You also can use toolbar shortcut button.
30. How can I open dwh file?
Use hopen command or use GstarCAD backup file manager to open, the
dwh file will be saved as dwg file after you open it.
31. How to display line width in
view?
Line width can be displayed by pressing the button "LWT"
in Status Bar.
32. How to customize aliases?
Select "Tools/Customize/Edit Program Parameter" in pop-menu,
Open dialog box and you can select command in the list, then input
an alias to add alias.
33. How to customize selection of
the size of pickbox and snap aperture?
Select "Tools/Option" or input "Config" or "Op"
in command line to open "Configuration" dialogue box,
in "drafting" and "selection" option card you
can set the size of pickbox and snap aperture.
34. How to customize the color and
size of crosshair?
Select "Tools/Options" in pop-menu or input "config"
or "Op" in command line, open "Configuration"
dialogue box, click "Display" option card, in which you
can set crosshair color and size.
35. When drawing circle or arc, why
is polygon instead of circle or arc?
It is because the "display resolution" is too low, you
can set the value in Tools>Options>Display. You also can use
system variable "viewres" to control the display resolution.
36. Why are the formats of the same
dimension style different?
The program allows dimension entities of the same dimension style
to have different special parameters, that is, dimensions of the
same style may have some different parameters.
37. Why attribute text can not be
displayed in attribute block?
The main reason is system variable "attmode" value is
0. Input "attmode" in command line then change the parameter
from 0 to 1. The function of system variable "attmode":
Turn the display of attributes on or off (visible or invisible),
or maintains their active assigned state.
Range: 0 (All attributes invisible), 1 (Normal-based on setting
as defined for the individual attribute), 2 (All attributes visible)
Default: 1
38. How to add text style files?
Copy font files to corresponding catalog GStarCAD 2009 Professional\Fonts.
Please don't copy the whole font file of other software to GStarCAD
randomly; it is better only to copy useful font files.
39. Why is the text size in GStarCAD
different from that in AutoCAD?
The font files between the CAD software may be different. If font
files are the same completely, then the text size should be the
same. Even if font files of the same name between the different
CAD software may be not the same completely. You can testify if
they are the same files according to byte quantity and creating
date.
40. How to install print driver in
GStarCAD?
Choose "add plotter" in printer or plotter list. You can
setup system print driver or Icad08 built-in print driver according
your requirement. Our software supports HP ,OCE,Canon currently.
If you have no suited print driver please install system print driver.
If you have suited print driver we suggest you to choose built-in
print driver because it make you needn't install driver; accelerate
print speed ,compress the size of PLT file; enhance print precision;
more convenient on paper setup.
41. Why doesn't some content in the
drawing print out?
You can set some layers as "Not Plot" in layer manager,
the set layers can not be printed out. If similar situation appeared,
please check if the layer was set as "Not Plot".
42. I'm a developer. Can I develop
my own applications based on GStarCAD? Can I run it directly under
GStarCAD?
Yes, GStarCAD supports AutoLisp, ADS (SDS),VBA,ARX for your own
applications. If your Lisp,ADS,VBA,ARX applications are based on
IntelliCAD or AutoCAD, most of the applications can be migrated
to GStarCAD directly with just a little or no modification.
43. How to load LISP application
in GStarCAD?
Execute "appload" command then add lisp file to start
group list, you also can add related sentence in "icadautoload.lsp".
44. What's the function of design
center in GStarCAD?
In the design center of GstarCAD you can display layers,block,text
style,dimension style of the opened drawing, you also can modify,delete
related parameter such as text style. Furthermore in GstarCAD design
center you can copy blocks,text style,dimension style between different
drawings, you also can browse and insert raster image files.
45. Does GStarCAD have some Express
tools like AutoCAD?
Yes, GStarCAD has more than 100 functions in Express Tools which
are similar to AutoCAD, and some of them are GStarCAD unique features
such as drawing compare,HCCAD tools. All of them help engineers
work more efficiently.
46. Does GStarCAD offer localization
version?
Yes. There are more than 60,000 customers in about 60 different
countries, in order to help users design with GStarCAD more conveniently,
we are preparing for more and more local versions. It contains English,
Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Russia, and so on. You can
download it in the website if this local version has been released.
47. Why the command line is disordered?
Open the control panel of Windows, select "egional and language
options" then select your required language.
48. The font is displayed? Why?
The font file that displays the character doesn' exist. You can
change it into other font file or copy this font file to font library.
49. Why sometimes print preview can
not be seen?
The reason usually is related with scale. As long as you set the
right scale it will work well.
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