
Founded in 1983, IMSI is a leader in feature-rich, yet affordable, general-purpose CAD (Computer Aided Design) and home design desktop software, and a pioneer in mobile solutions for the AEC (Architectural, Engineering, and Construction) industry.
IMSI Design is a maker of CAD (Computer-Aided Design) and home design software for Windows and Mac, as well as mobile solutions for the AEC (Architectural, Engineering, and Construction) industry.
NOVATO, Calif., April 19, 2023 – IMSI® Design, a leading CAD software developer, announced today the release of its TurboCAD 2023 line, including Platinum, Professional, Deluxe and Designer versions for Windows® desktop PCs. The TurboCAD 2023 release is highlighted by the inclusion of a new Physical-Based Rendering (PBR) engine, TurboLux™, included in all of the 2D/3D versions of the product line. Includes over twenty new and improved features. “The release of TurboCAD 2023 has a strong focus on Visualization, 3D Modeling and Architectural enhancements, as well as integration with our new in-app Content Server that contains 100,000’s of parts to speed-up design,” stated Bob Mayer, President of IMSI Design.““We are excited to announce the release of TurboLux, a first of its kind Physical-Based Rendering engine now available in TurboCAD Deluxe, Professional and Platinum versions. The TurboLux rendering engine addition has taken TurboCAD’s visualization capabilities to a whole new level of photo realism. Both CPU and GPU rendering are incredibly fast, there’s hundreds of additional materials, and when coupled with the other 2D drawing, 3D modeling and interoperability enhancements, we know all of TurboCAD users will find 2023 a great new release,” added Mayer.
To view videos showcasing the product’s new and enhanced features, click here.
For a more complete listing and descriptions of all of the new and improved features in TurboCAD 2023, please visit www.TurboCAD.com
Availability and Pricing
TurboCAD Platinum 2023 is now available for $1,499.99 USD for a full, permanent license, ($499.99/year for an annual subscription), TurboCAD Professional for $999.99 ($399.99/year for an annual subscription), TurboCAD Deluxe for $249.99, and TurboCAD Designer for $69.99.
For more information, download a 15-day trial, or to upgrade online, please visit www.TurboCAD.com or call IMSI Design at 1.800.833.8082 (+1.415.483.8000).
About IMSI Design
IMSI Design is a global leader in mechanical and architectural CAD (Computer-Aided Design) and a pioneer in mobile solutions for the AEC (Architectural, Engineering, and Construction) industry. With over 16 million products distributed since 1988, IMSI Design products include the award-winning TurboCAD®, DesignCAD™, TurboFloorPlan®, TurboViewer®, TurboReview®, and TurboSite® families of precision design applications for desktop and mobile. Please visit www.TurboCAD.com or www.IMSIDesign.com for more information.
Contact:
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Novato, CA – October 28, 2022 – IMSI Design, the developer of TurboCAD, the #1 selling CAD program in retail, announced today the release of its latest upgrade to the DesignCAD family of products. “The development team at IMSI Design has put emphasis on performance, usability and many improved features”, stated Tim Olson, Vice President.
“Our existing users and prospective new users will appreciate these enhancements that continue to make Design CAD the easiest to learn CAD program”, added Bruce Lowry, Executive Vice President.
DesignCAD MAX 2022 new and improved features include:
New Selection Tool – Users can now select the whole drawing just by selecting any portion. Select right to left updated to select the entire object if any portion is selected. Select left to right stays as it is, i.e., select the entire object if and only if the whole object is inside selection box.
New Icon Size – A new medium icon size (24x24) has been introduced using Icon slider View Option. Previously, only small (16x16) and large (32x32) icon sizes were available.
Pre-defined Views – 9 different pre-defined views have been added to the DesignCAD 2022 version, that can be applied on the drawing window. The 9 views are: Front View, Top View, Bottom View, Right View, Left View, Perspective View, Isometric View, and Trimetric View. Option to select pre-defined views is added in the View tab inside Classic and Ribbon Menu.
Block Editor Mode in Ribbon – Just like the classic menu, you can use Ribbon menu to save edits while in the block editor mode. Separate group for Block Editor/Insert Manager is created in the File Tab of Ribbon which contains options to save and exit the Block Editor mode once the block is edited.
One Default Drawing Window – All but one drawing windows have been closed due to constant repainting in the four views. Only one drawing window (main) will be opened for drawing in 3D-mode. Previously, 4 drawing windows/tiles were set as default DesignCAD windows.
Reduced Loading Time in 3D Mode – Loading time when importing very large files in 3D is now reduced. From 20 seconds to approx. 6 seconds in some cases.
SketchUp® 2022 – DesignCAD now supports import/export of SketchUp 2022 version.
AutoCAD® 2023 – DesignCAD now supports import/export of AutoCAD version 2023.
Price and Availability
DesignCAD 3D Max 2022 has an MSRP of $ 199.99, DesignCAD 2D has an MSRP of $ 69.99. Both are available from the IMSI Design websites turbocad.com and imsidesign.com. Upgrades are available to owners of DesignCAD 3D Max versions for as little as $ 79.99.
For more information, please call 800-833-8082 or 475-483-8000
IMSI DESIGN Releases FloorPlan® 2021
The product line release includes dynamic Visualization and Rendering Enhancements, a broad set of new 3D design and editing tools, multiple 2D Detailing enhancements, additional home design content, and expanded Interoperability.
IMSI DESIGN ANNOUNCES TURBOCAD® MAC v14
NOVATO, Calif., December 21, 2022 – IMSI® Design, a leading developer of CAD software solutions, announced today the release of the TurboCAD Mac 14 family of products that includes TurboCAD Designer, TurboCAD Deluxe, and TurboCAD Pro for the Macintosh platform. TurboCAD Mac provides tools for the mechanical, 3D printing, hobbyist, makers, and architectural design communities.
Easy to Use Precision Design Tools
Leveraging a native Macintosh user interface, TurboCAD Mac creates a conducive environment to explore 2D and 3D design assisted by an intelligent snap cursor, 90 minutes of video tutorials, step by step training guides, and thousands of 2D/3D symbols.
Underneath the user interface is the highly accurate ACIS modeling kernel from Dassault Spatial providing access to complex filleting, chamfering, surface wrapping, booleans, shelling, holes, protrusions, sweeps, and extrusions. Additionally, users can share their data with third party CAM, 3D printing, rendering, or animation applications using a variety of formats that include DWG/DXF, SAT, SAB, STEP, IGES, SketchUp, and OBJ.
TurboCAD Mac 14 New Features
The release of TurboCAD Mac 14 continues a long commitment to the Macintosh platform, providing updates to support Apple’s most recent macOS Ventura release and numerous feature enhancements. Features include a major update to the photorealistic rendering tools as well as enhancements to 3D modeling, drafting, data sharing, and useability. “The release of TurboCAD Mac 14 continues our commitment to bringing precise 2D/3D content creation tools with the ease of use afforded by the Mac user interface,” stated Tim Olson, Vice President of IMSI Design. Some of the new features introduced in v14 include:
Mechanical Tool Palette
Introducing a collection of tools unique to mechanical minded designers that includes:
3D Modeling and Editing
Physically Based Rendering
New Materials – Physically based shaders for matte, glossy, mirror,metal, and glass provide more accurate models of materials interactive with light. Support for 14 different predefined metal types as well as 12 glass and gemstones ready to be applied along with customizing parameters
Post Processors – Denoiser, gamma correction tone mapping vignette and color aberration filters
Camera Objects – Create camera locations for rendering with orthographic, perspective, and field of view settings
Direct Source Lights – Direct source lights for point, spot, area, and lasers
Environment Lighting – Support for HDRI, sun, and sky lights
AutoCAD® & SketchUp® 2022 Compatibility Improvements – Improved data sharing with popular apps with updated import and export tools for AutoCAD DWG, DXF and DWF, and SketchUp SKP file formats
Updated STEP – Updated technology for precisely sharing surfaces and solids based on Dassault Interop plus user interface updates for specifying unit conversion
New Macro Format – New text-based format that allows exporting text, line, arcs, circles, and spline parameters
Export 2D PDF – Export curves as precise vectors and read directly into Adobe Illustrator® and other vector based graphic tools
Batch Rendering Export – Que up photo rendered scenes to create high quality images
Gripper Updates – Interactive handle supporting dynamic non uniform scaling for curves, surfaces, and solids
MacOS Ventura Updates – Updates to support Apple’s macOS 13 release.
Bill of Material Enhancements – Support for fraction dimensions and new native export support to Excel
Area Dimension – Area call outs for all area-based objects that automatically update as the underlying geometry changes
File Support / Interoperability
Usability & Interface
2D Drafting and Editing
To view videos showcasing the product’s new and enhanced features, click here.
Availability and Pricing
TurboCAD Mac 14 is now available for permanent or subscription licenses. TurboCAD Mac Pro is available for $699.99, TurbCAD Mac Deluxe for $229.99, and TurboCAD Mac Designer for $69.99.
For more information, download a 15-day trial, or to upgrade online, please visit www.TurboCAD.com or call IMSI Design at 1.800.833.8082 (+1.415.483.8000).
About IMSI Design
IMSI Design is a global leader in mechanical and architectural CAD (Computer-Aided Design) and a pioneer in mobile solutions for the AEC (Architectural, Engineering, and Construction) industry. With over 16 million products distributed since 1988, IMSI Design products include the award-winning TurboCAD®, DesignCAD™, TurboFloorPlan®, TurboViewer®, TurboReview®, and TurboSite® families of precision design applications for desktop and mobile. Please visit www.TurboCAD.com or www.IMSIDesign.com for more information.
Contact:
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NOVATO, Calif., April 21, 2022 – IMSI® Design, a leading CAD software developer, announced today the release of its TurboCAD 2022 line, including Platinum, Professional, Deluxe and Designer versions for Windows® desktop PCs.
The TurboCAD 2022 release is highlighted by the inclusion of a new Physical-Based Rendering (PBR) engine, TurboLux™, included in all of the 2D/3D versions of the product line.Includes over twenty new and improved features.“The release of TurboCAD 2022 has a strong focus on Visualization, 3D Modeling and Architectural enhancements, as well as integration with our new in-app Content Server that contains 100,000’s of parts to speed-up design,” stated Bob Mayer, President of IMSI Design.“
“We are excited to announce the release of TurboLux, a first of its kind Physical-Based Rendering engine now available in TurboCAD Deluxe, Professional and Platinum versions. The TurboLux rendering engine addition has taken TurboCAD’s visualization capabilities to a whole new level of photo realism.Both CPU and GPU rendering are incredibly fast, there’s hundreds of additional materials, and when coupled with the other 2D drawing, 3D modeling and interoperability enhancements, we know all of TurboCAD users will find 2022 a great new release,” added Mayer.
To view videos showcasing the product’s new and enhanced features, click here.
Key New and Improved features include:
New Search option in Drawing and Program Setup – when launching TurboCAD, the new start-up screen displays recently created files and the ability to open/create new files via its Create tab.In addition, from the Start-up you can learn about TurboCAD basics, including the viewing of new feature videos, via the Learn tab, and get access to the latest information about TurboCAD, via the News tab.
Selector, new Keep Size Option – A new option “Keep size” has been added to the 2D and 3D Selector’s Local Menu. This option is intended to scale the distances between the selected objects, without scaling the objects themselves that is not changing their size.
New Content Server and Palette – The TurboCAD Content Server (TCS) is an online repository of CAD content.Currently, TCS contains more than 700,000 mechanical parametric parts which can easily be dragged and dropped into your drawing.These symbols fully support international standards such as DIN, KR, ISO, ANSI, and ASME.
Smart Dimension Tool Enhancement – The Smart dimensioning tool is now fully associative between Model and Paper spaces.Changes made to a Smart Dimension in Model Spaces will automatically be updated inside of any Viewport in Paper space which includes that Smart Dimension.
Ability to interrupt wireframe GDI draw – TurboCAD now has the ability to interrupt native GDI draw by pressing the Esc key. This is very helpful while editing a large drawing.Previously, without this ability to interrupt, the user would have to wait finish a GDI draw after each action.A Progress Indicator has also been added.
Associative Intersection – A new local menu option “Associative Intersections” has been added to the Intersection tool. If this option is enabled, the intersection curves created get associated with the 3D objects. That is, with the movement of the intersecting objects, the intersecting curves get updated accordingly.
Surface on Face – A new local menu option “Offset” has been added to the Surface on Face tool. This defines the offset of the surface from the object. When the surface is being created, user has this option to create it with a positive or negative offset from the source object.
Updated ACIS® Solid Modeling Engine – TurboCAD 2022 updates the underlying modeling engine providing improvements in the following areas:
Radial Grid – A new AEC Grid “Radial Grid” has been added to the Architecture menu. This Radial grid is a new tool that makes it easy to align other radial architectural objects in the drawing, such as curved walls and columns.
Slab Edge Styles support – A new category Slab Edge Styles has been added to the Style Manager. Now user can edit the slab edge styles via a new edit mode. Using edge styles, you can specify dimensions, such as the overhang length, and the orientation and angle of the edges. User can also specify a fascia and soffit for the edge style. With this new feature, it is now possible to edit slab edge style by activating “Edge Style” option in the edit mode.
AEC Grid improvement – A new property ‘’Keep label value” has been added to the AEC Grids. The new option adds the ability to save the axis name without changing it, regardless of the order of the axes in the grid. With this option enabled, the user can automatically move the axis to any position without having to have to re-name it.
Wall/Window/Door tools improvement – A new local menu option “Anchor to AEC Grid” has been added to the walls, windows, and doors. When this option is enabled, the ends of the architectural object anchor to the AEC grid. The end position of the object changes in accordance with edits made to the AEC grid.
Roof Improvement – A new local menu option “Overhang” has been added to the Roof tools. User can now edit overhangs for each side of the roof.
TurboLux™ Physical-Based Render – TurboLux is a state-of-the-art rendering technology which exploits Physically Based Rendering (PBR) techniques.PBR models light and materials based on the laws of physics, accurately simulating the flow of light, resulting in eye-popping images of photographic quality.TurboLux includes over 800 fully-editable materials, support of both CPU and GPU-based rendering, and advanced rendering features such as tone mapping, HDRI, caustics and a Denoiser.
Visualize – The Visualize renderer and drawing engine has further enhanced, with support of a Dynamic Cut Plane tool, extended Camera parameters, including Edge and Face mode/color related settings, and the addition of Visual Styles to Named Views
Professional Mechanical CAD File Translator Improvements – New and Updated version support includes:
For a more complete listing and descriptions of all of the new and improved features in TurboCAD 2022, please visit www.TurboCAD.com
Availability and Pricing
TurboCAD Platinum 2022 is now available for $1,499.99 USD for a full, permanent license, ($499.99/year for an annual subscription), TurboCAD Professional for $999.99 ($399.99/year for an annual subscription), TurboCAD Deluxe for $249.99, and TurboCAD Designer for $69.99.
For more information, download a 15-day trial, or to upgrade online, please visit www.TurboCAD.comn> or call IMSI Design at 1.800.833.8082 (+1.415.483.8000).
About IMSI Design
IMSI Design is a global leader in mechanical and architectural CAD (Computer-Aided Design) and a pioneer in mobile solutions for the AEC (Architectural, Engineering, and Construction) industry. With over 16 million products distributed since 1988, IMSI Design products include the award-winning TurboCAD®, DesignCAD™, TurboFloorPlan®, TurboViewer®, TurboReview®, and TurboSite® families of precision design applications for desktop and mobile. Please visit www.TurboCAD.com www.IMSIDesign.com for more information.
Contact:
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TurboCAD 2021 includes over thirty new and improved features. “The release of TurboCAD 2021 marks the fourth decade of sales of TurboCAD for Windows,” stated Bob Mayer, President of IMSI Design. “We are proud of this milestone and grateful to the millions of users worldwide who have continued to make TurboCAD one of the leading-selling CAD brands in the world.”
NOVATO, Calif., December 01, 2022 – IMSI® Design, a leading software developer of Home Design and CAD titles for over 30 years, today announced the release of new Windows versions for all of its award-winning FloorPlan® Home & Landscape Design software titles. These products are available now through the IMSIDesign.com and TurboCAD.com websites.
“Our return to the original FloorPlan brand name underscores our commitment to providing comprehensive and value-priced home and landscape design software for consumers and professionals alike. The new Custom Workshop Pro toolset adds true 2D and 3D CAD design capabilities and greatly expands file interoperability to CAD and graphics file formats. This powerful set of tools lets you create any type of object – interior and exterior design fixtures, furniture, or household objects, and then save them to your library for reuse. This is a real game-changer!” said Bob Mayer, President of IMSI Design. “In addition, the new 360o Online Viewer is a great way for users to collaborate on their designs,” added Mayer.
To view videos showcasing the product’s new and enhanced features, click here.
FloorPlan 2022’s new and improved features include:
PERFORMANCE
64-Bit Version - Experience faster performance with new 64-bit processing. Handles large files with ease and provides for faster graphics rendering.
Home Design
Layout Manager 2D/3D – Layout mode allows you to build a presentation of your design into construction documents. Create a custom sheet set. Easily add or reorder pages. Title block page allows you to create a title block displaying borders, company and customer information, etc. The elements on the title block sheet will automatically be displayed on all sheets of your layout.
Enhanced and Additional New Railing Styles Deck, Railing and Stair Options – 16 new railing styles. Offset spindles, glass, wire, composite, and custom material sections. Improved control over deck construction methods. Can now specify fascia height on decks, post width and height.
Custom Railing Styles
Custom Posts - Option to set individual deck posts as support post that extend to ground and set post height for staircases.
Other Features
AEC & CAD Symbols Library – 1146 new 2D CAD symbols added to library. Enhanced control over symbol groups such as snapping, grouping/ungrouping.
Additional Print Scales - Added additional print scale options. 35 available scales (up from 4 Metric and 4 English).
VISUALIZATION
Photo Rendering (Luxcore) - The new photo rendering engine is a physically based rendering (PBR) solution exploiting state-of-the-art algorithms that simulate the flow of light according to physical equations. Also introduced are a new set of physically based materials with parameters based on the optical properties of metals, glass, matte, glossy, and transparent surfaces.
Glass Window & Door Panes – Glass panes added to windows, doors, and skylights for more realistic look in standard rendering. Photo rendering using glass effect that replicates real life double pane window glass characteristics.
INTEROPERABILITY PDF Import 2D - Added a new file filter to support importing 2D PDF files into FloorPlan.
And much, much more…
AVAILABILITY AND PRICING
The FloorPlan 2022 for the PC product line is available now from both www.IMSIDesign.com and www.TurboCAD.com
ABOUT IMSI Design
IMSI Design is a global leader in home design and in mechanical and architectural CAD (Computer-Aided Design) desktop software for the PC and Mac, and a pioneer in mobile app solutions for the AEC (Architectural, Engineering, and Construction) industry. With over 16 million products distributed since 1988, IMSI Design products include the award-winning TurboCAD®, DesignCAD™, TurboFloorPlan®, TurboViewer®, TurboReview®, and TurboSite® families of precision design applications for desktop and mobile. Please visit www.TurboCAD.com for more information
CONTACT:
IMSI Design
415.483.8068
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NOVATO, Calif., June 25, 2021 – IMSI® Design, the developer of TurboCAD, #1 best-selling CAD in retail, today announced its latest upgrade to its DesignCAD family of products.
“We've put a lot of emphasis on usability, performance and overall modernization of DesignCAD with the 2021 release,” stated Bob Mayer, President of IMSI Design. “Both our existing customers, as well as prospective new users will appreciate these enhancements that continue to make DesignCAD the easiest to learn CAD title” added Mayer.
DesignCAD 3D MAX 2021’s new and improved features include:
Availability and Pricing
DesignCAD 3D Max 2021 has an SRP of $199.99, DesignCAD 2D has an SRP of 59.99. Both are now available from the IMSIDesign company websites – www.TurboCAD.com. and www.IMSIDesign.com Upgrades are available to owners of DesignCAD 3D Max versions for as little as $79.99.
For more information, please visit www.TurboCAD.com or www.IMSIDesign.com or call 1.800.833.8082 (+1.415.483.8000).
About IMSI Design
IMSI Design is a pioneer in mobile solutions for the AEC (Architectural, Engineering, and Construction) industry and the global leader in retail CAD (Computer-Aided Design). With over 16 million products distributed since 1988, IMSI Design products include the award-winning TurboCAD®, DesignCAD™, TurboFloorPlan™, and TurboSite® families of precision design applications for mobile and desktop.
CONTACT:
IMSI Design
Bob Mayer
415.483.8068
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© 2021 IMSI Design, LLC. All rights reserved. IMSI and TurboCAD are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of IMSI Design, LLC. AutoCAD is a registered trademark of Autodesk. Adobe Illustrator is a registered trademark of Adobe. All other identifiable marks are the property of their respective owners.
The product line release includes Dynamic Visualization and Rendering Enhancements, a broad set of new 3D design and editing tools, multiple 2D Detailing enhancements, additional home design content, and expanded Interoperability.
IMSI Design is a maker of CAD (Computer-Aided Design) and home design software for Windows and Mac, as well as mobile solutions for the AEC (Architectural, Engineering, and Construction) industry.
Founded in 1983, IMSI is a leader in feature-rich, yet affordable, general-purpose CAD (Computer Aided Design) and home design desktop software, and a pioneer in mobile solutions for the AEC (Architectural, Engineering, and Construction) industry.