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IMSI/Design is releasing Version 2 of its free DoubleCAD XT application.
"In just under a year, DoubleCAD XT is now the most popular free CAD application on Download.com, the Internet's most comprehensive source for free software downloads," says Royal Farros, CEO of IMSI/Design. "AutoCAD LT users are excited to finally have a free, industrial-strength alternative in DoubleCAD XT."
Awarded CNET's review editors' highest 5-star rating, DoubleCAD XT v2 includes new viewports that may be exploded to create flat 2D geometry (including hidden line views), multitext and text tool enhancements; new architectural, transform, and selection tools; support for index colors and AutoCAD CTB print styles; and greater AutoCAD usability.
DoubleCAD XT users get to use the features found in DoubleCAD XT Pro v2 for 30 days at no charge or obligation.
For more information, visit IMSI/Design’s DoubleCAD site.
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