Web Links


Seeking information? A good place to start are the links listed on this page to useful offsite resources - for TurboCAD, DesignCAD and similar products (for both Macintosh and Windows). Or discover the latest fully supported products (such as the TurboCAD Training Guides) from IMSI/Design in the Current Catalog.

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<a href="http://www.turbocadables.com/">TurboCADables</a> - design and drawing resources

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Graphics, Materials, Symbols, & Textures

  • CADsymbols - over 30 million 2D/3D standard parts & symbols -- CAD Symbols CD is the most extensive collection of standard parts and symbols available containing over 30 million symbol drawings and models in 2D view and freely revolving 3D models.
  • CADsymbols for Macintosh - 12,000 2D/3D symbols and parts for your Mac -- The CADsymbols for Macintosh CD offers 2D/3D symbols and parts ready to be imported into your drawing, instead of having to create them from scratch.
  • ClipArt&More 3 Million - the largest collection of top-quality, royalty-free images -- with lightning fast search and browser to locate images quickly.
  • ehouseplans.com -- large collection of house plans. Enter search criteria such as square footage, bedrooms, bathrooms, floors, type of foundation, etc. Results include material list, etc.
  • COOLhouseplans Company -- large collection of house plans. Enter search criteria such as square footage, bedrooms, bathrooms, floors, type of foundation, etc. Results include material list, etc. Definitions of common construction terms also available.

Hardware, Software, & CAM


Utilities, Plugins, & Viewers

  • CheetahBurner.com -- burn audio MP3, data and ISO files ... fast!
  • AnimationLab by SoftDev -- an add-on software module for TurboCAD, which allows creating a sequential set of frames to animate a scenario.
  • Free TurboCAD Plug-ins by SoftDev -- improve your productivity with the free TurboCAD plug-ins pack, which includes Calculator, CurveLab, Drawing View, Selection Info. Also included is HTML plug-ins SDK - an easy-to-use tool that facilitates creating custom plug-ins.

Services, User Groups, & End Users

  • TurboCAD-File-Library -- an independent, non-affiliated user group focused on developing an open source parts library of blueprints, color palettes, documentation, details, hatch patterns, line styles, macros, materials, meshes, models, plugins, profiles, symbols, templates, textures, tutorials, etc.
  • M. Knoper: Consulting Geologist -- geologic consultant providing professional services.
  • BCiTool -- providing plugin tools for TurboCAD; plugin tool development, freeware and trialware plugins including BCiTool_ML, which creates normal TC leaders quickly, automatically, and with a minimum of user input. (D. Bell)
  • DAKATEC Patent Drafting Services -- patent drafting and trademark illustration services for attorneys, corporations and inventors, flawless submission record with USPTO, extremely fast service & affordable pricing. TurboCAD used for all their illustrations. (D. Kaesemeyer)
  • Winston's TurboCAD Pages -- tutorials, documentation, and scripts for TurboCAD. Some of the site content: variable-rate compression spring, simple wood model, and an Excel to TurboCAD 3D mesh translator. (W. Mitchell)
  • Site5.com -- website hosting services. Highly recommended.

Documentation, Books, Tutorials, & Training

  • TurboCAD Training Guides -- 2D and 3D training guides are a big help to get you started using TurboCAD.
  • Complete Guide to Learning CAD [FTP]… -- free book in PDF format about TurboCAD v4, which also explains the free TurboCAD LE (Learning Edition) and many 2D features of later TurboCAD versions. Wait for the FTP connection, then click on the PDF file CompleteGuideToTurboCADv4.pdf. PDF file size: 1.5Mb.
  • Enable Basic Programming Manual -- documentation for the Enable Basic scripting language that is bundled with TurboCAD v4, v5, and the free TurboCAD LE (Learner Edition).
  • Make the move to TurboCAD Pro easier with TurboCAD for AutoCAD Users -- TurboCAD for AutoCAD Users book. Written for long time Acad users. Useful command reference comparisons.

Programming & Drivers

  • Enable Basic Programming Manual -- documentation (requires membership to the TurboCAD-File-Library) for the Enable Basic scripting language that is bundled with TurboCAD v4, v5, and the free TurboCAD LE (Learner Edition).

Developers & News

  • Free TurboCAD LE -- more information about the no expiration version of the free TurboCAD Learning Edition (based on TurboCAD v4).
  • SoftDev SPb -- product development partner with IMSI/Design.

Support - IMSI/Design & Softdev SPb

  • Visit IMSI/Design -- product support information.
  • Visit TurboCAD.com -- TurboCAD support information, including maintenance patches for legacy products.
  • Need to draw and render a 3D worm gear? Or draw a 3D roof detail? Or have questions designing a deck or remodeling? For examples and discussion, search the IMSI/Design forums. Recent forum threads often include bitmap and file attachments. If you can't find what you're looking for, the best way to get answers is by posting specific questions in the TurboCAD® or FloorPlan® forums...