ProgeCAD IntelliCAD uses AutoCAD DWG files, no need for conversion. No learning curve for AutoCAD users. AutoLISP, VBA, ADS programming, import from PDF, Advanced Rendering, 3D ACIS Solid Modeling. Get AutoCAD functionality for 1/10th the cost.

Features: progeCAD 2009, powered by IntelliCAD, is an AutoCAD Industry compatible 2D/3D CAD application that works with AutoCAD DWG files, from AutoCAD 2.5 through AutoCAD 2009. The DWG files used by the program are completely industry standard AutoCAD compatible. Similarly the output DWG produced also is 100% compatible. Being compatible with AutoCAD and its look & feel, it takes no time for AutoCAD users to get productive on this software. AutoLISP, VBA, ADS programming, import from PDF etc are the same as with AutoCAD. Advanced Rendering, 3D ACIS Solid Modeling are included. You can import raster images and edit them. Its well stocked library contains 11,000 standard symbols and blocks. It is compatible with AutoCAD DWG file formats 2.5 to 2008 versions. Menus, scripts and fonts are completely compatible. A library of blocks for electrical, mechanical, architectural, civil survey and such industries make it useful in these industry verticals. Google Earth export, Quick Dimensioning, updated spell checker, DIESEL expression support, over 1000 new CAD symbols, right-mouse click context menus, improved speed and reliability, Advanced Data Extraction wizard, one-click text editing, an interactive purge command dialog, and one-click entity grouping, layout print area visualization. eTransmit, PDF, ECW, O2C, JPG, SVG XML image file support, Express Tools, easy-to-use attribute editing, DWG redlining, in place external reference editing, and Find and Replace text and attribute search, Network NLM, USB mobile, and corporate licensing options are part of the large vocabulary available for the program.

Overall: This poor man`s AutoCAD has built its reputation over many years. A good CAD program that does not really need any AutoCAD.