TurboCADables

Listed on this page is a compiliation of links to websites and webpages containing resources that might be of interest to those of you who are drawing and designing using software. The links are organized into categories. You will find resources such as symbols, clipart, and ink cartridges listed under graphics, free PDF utilities under software, tutorials and guides under documentation. Also listed below are CAM & CNC companies using TurboCAD, and links to services, news, and support resources.

Graphics

DesignCAD 2D/3D MAX!



The IMSI/Design Store

• 123inkjets.com - a leading provider of discount printer ink and toner for virtually every inkjet or laser printer on the market. They carry a full line of printer inkjet cartridges, inkjet refill kits, laser toner, fax toner and countless other printer supplies. Click here to save up to 75% off.
• The COOL House Plans 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.
• 3D Cafe WebRing - a community of websites offering 2D/3D graphics, meshes, plugins, textures, models, etc.
• CADsymbols - over 30 million 2D/3D standard parts and symbols. An 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 the Mac. Offers 2D/3D symbols and parts ready to be imported into your drawing.
• ClipArt&More 3 Million - a large collection of top-quality, royalty-free images. With lightning fast search and browser to locate images quickly.
• Kohler Products CAD Symbols. Download symbols of Kohler products in DXF format. A CD-ROM containing both 2D and 3D symbols in DXF format is available.

Software

DesignCAD 2D/3D MAX!



The IMSI/Design Store

• Instant Shed & Shop - start with pre-drawn layouts, doors, windows and roof styles and modify them to fit your needs. Simple, but precise.
• CutePDF - a site with a variety of utility software to create PDF files that are compatible with many other products including printers. Look for free CutePDF Writer, which is available as a download. Highly recommended.
• Ghostscript, Ghostview and GSview - view PostScript files saved in TurboCAD using these PostScript tools. Generate Acrobat-compatible PDF files. Free download. Forums and latest news available at the Ghostscript site.
• CheetahBurner.com - burn audio MP3, data and ISO files … fast!
• EditPad - powerful and versatile text editor. Lite version is a free download. (Which is used to hand-code this website.) Highly recommended.
• AnimationLab by SoftDev - an add-on software module for TurboCAD, which allows creating a sequential set of frames to animate a scenario.
• Surveyor Dimension Tool for TurboCAD v9 (3.77Mb) - by SoftDev. Download free plugin for TurboCAD. Allows setting dimensions in geographic coordinates for line and arc segments. Documentation for installation and usage for the Surveyor Dimension Tool.
• TrussTool.zip Beta-version 1.0 (for TC8+ Pro ) (395Kb) - by SoftDev. Download free plugin for TurboCAD. Designed for stress/strain analysis of trusses. Documentation for installation and usage for the Truss Analysis Tool.
• 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.
• Visit IMSI/Design for many design-related popular products.
• CAD CAM Publishing and Software items on eBay. Purchase products directly, or bid on a product.
• Device Driver Discussion Forum - discuss, ask, and share drivers of all types.
• GTCO tablet drivers - Windows Wintab drivers for Summagraphics, CalComp, and GTCO digitizer tablets. Use the venerable Summasketch MM1201 as a mouse in TurboCAD with the Wintab driver. Follow links from GTCO homepage.
• WinTopo - raster to vector conversion tool, professional and free versions available for download.
• Academic Superstore - students, teachers, and schools save up to 80% on software titles and hardware.

CAM & CNC

• Template Makers CNC Technology - offering low-cost automated template makers.
• ShopBot Tools - personal and workshop robotic tools, compatible with TurboCAD.

Services

TurboCAD Deluxe 2D/3D

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The IMSI/Design Store

• Site5.com - website hosting services. Highly recommended.
• 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 illustrations. (D. Kaesemeyer)
• 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)
• TurboCAD-File-Library - a large, publicly accessible user group focused on forum discussion and 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.
• CAD user groups - compiled by TenLinks.
• M. Knoper: Licensed Geologist - consultant.
• Expedia, Inc - Travel specialists. Book early and save. Find special deals in hot destinations.

Documentation

• Winston's TurboCAD Pages - tutorials, documentation, and scripts for TurboCAD. Some of the page contents: variable-rate compression spring, simple wood model, and an Excel to TurboCAD 3D mesh translator. (W. Mitchell)
• Cad Digest Reading Room - for TurboCAD. Featured articles, tutorials, reviews, success stories, and more.
• Enable Basic Programming Manual - documentation for the Enable Basic scripting language that was (is) bundled with TurboCAD v4, v5, and which is also applicable to the free TurboCAD LE (2D Learner Edition).
• TurboCAD for AutoCAD Users (Book) - written for long time AutoCAD users. Useful command reference comparisons, even for those who have never before used AutoCAD.
• TurboCAD Training Guides - 2D and 3D training guides are a big help to get you started using TurboCAD.
• Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications - Visual Basic for Applications is the scripting language used in TurboCAD v6 to v9. Links to an overview of VBA, free code samples, technical articles, etc.
• Tri-CAD Design Technologies - offering training in South Africa.
• CADCourse.com - offering training for TurboCAD.

News

CAD Symbols Mac



The IMSI/Design Store

• TenLinks Daily News about CAD, CAM & CAE - updated often.
• Lightwork Design - Lightworks is the photorealistic rendering engine used in TurboCAD (since v6) follow links from Lightwork Design homepage for features, case studies, and gallery images.
• Spatial Technology - Spatial's flagship product, "ACIS 3D Toolkit" (ACIS) is the 3D solid modeling kernel used in TurboCAD v8, v7, v6; follow links from Spatial's homepage for more information about ACIS.
• SoftDev SPb - product development partner with IMSI/Design.

Support - IMSI/Design & Softdev SPb

• IMSI/Design technical support - for all products and software titles published by IMSI/Design, including TurboCAD and DesignCAD.
• SoftDev SPb technical support - find maintenance patches for legacy versions of TurboCAD.

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