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Article: PowerDraw 4.0. (Engineered Software's computer-aided design and drafting software) (Software Review) (Evaluation)
- Article from:
- Macworld
- Article date:
- September 1, 1993
- Author:
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 1993 Mac Publishing. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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2-D Drafting Program
Pros: Now includes externals, parametric symbols, and sheets. Cons: Programming necessary to build macros. Company: Engineered Software (919/299-4843). List price: $795.
MW Rating ****
One of the first full-fledged Macintosh drafting programs, PowerDraw has consistently ranked among the best--often against competition costing hundreds of dollars more. PowerDraw 4.0 adds parametric symbols, guidelines for aligning objects, enhanced snapping capabilities, support for TrueType fonts, multilayer editing, and sheets for managing layer attributes.
However, PowerDraw 4.0's best new feature is an open architecture that supports ...