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Thursday, 26 November 2009

Guidaroo digital guides from PC Utilities

PCUtilities | Your ultimate software source
Boost your PC knowledge with digital guides from the PC Utilities pros
 
From the team behind PC Utilities comes the brand new digital download service, Guidaroo. Providing high-quality PDF guides containing expert advice you can trust, each Guidaroo guide is written in straightforward English and features lots of clear illustrations. Every guide is specific to a particular computer related subject to give you the most in-depth answers and step-by-step guides.
  • Step-by-step guides, written by experts
  • In-depth answers to your PC problems
  • High-quality illustrated PDF guides
  • Available for instant download
  • Read on your PC or print out

Set up a wireless network
 
Featuring:
  • Set up a home Wi-Fi network – illustrated guide
  • Keep your wireless connection secure
  • Work with networks in Windows XP & Vista
  • Share your Internet connection between PCs
  • Boost the speed of your Wi-Fi network
 

Convert VHS tapes to DVD
 
Featuring:
  • Transfer home movies from tape to disc
  • Essential advice on what hardware you need
  • Edit and enhance your digital videos
  • Create DVD chapters and interactive menus
  • Troubleshoot all your DVD-burning problems
 

Build your own PC
 
Featuring:
  • Save money by building your own PC from scratch
  • Money-saving advice on choosing the right hardware
  • Upgrade your PC's CPU, RAM and much more
  • Replace your PC's display and key peripherals
  • Transfer all your data seamlessly to your new PC
 
 

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Wednesday, 25 November 2009

DoubleCAD CAD Design Software gives you an AutoCAD LT work-alike seat for free!

DoubleCAD CAD Design Software Gives You An AutoCAD LT Work-Alike Seat For Free!

 

DoubleCAD XT is a free CAD drawing and drafting software that is fully compatible with AutoCAD LT and Google SketchUP.  If you want another CAD seat in your drawing office, there is no need to spend £800+ for an extra AutoCAD LT license, simply download a free copy of DoubleCAD XT from Software Paradise.

  • If you have an older copy of AutoCAD LT that can't read the latest AutoCAD files, DoubleCAD XT will solve the problem
  • DoubleCAD will also allow you to work with concept-to-construction drawings in Google SketchUp. 

DoubleCAD XT PRO is a 2D and 3D CAD software application for drafting and detailing – suitable for architectural and mechanical design projects. DoubleCAD XT Pro is not claiming to be an AutoCAD clone.  It has been developed as an AutoCAD companion so users can continue to work within their familiar AutoCAD interface.  DoubleCAD XT Pro helps streamline workflows, which enhances productivity.  For example, if the DoubleCAD documentation process begins with an Xref (an Xref allows the AutoCAD user to apply any changes made to drawings shared by multiple users), the design may continue to evolve in AutoCAD without having to start over again in DoubleCAD.  The drafting palette views, elevations, details, etc, will update automatically.

  • Supports .DWG(file format for storing two and three dimensional design data and metadata) and AutoCAD Architecture (ACA) extensions
  • Reads and writes up to 30 file formats – including .DXF and .DWF, support from R14 through 2009 (with 2010 coming soon)
  • It can open .SKP files directly in Google SketchUp
  • Protects your intellectual property in existing drawings
  • Affordable – DoubleCAD XT Pro costs £425+vat, AutoCAD LT costs £835+vat.

You can compare DoubleCAD with AutoCAD LT here: http://doublecad.co.uk/downloads/doubleCAD_xls_matrix1.pdf 

Software Paradise also offers CAD training courses.  2D and 3D courses take place in Winchester, Hants.  Further information can be found at http://paulthecad.co.uk/training/

DoubleCAD is being launched in the UK by Software Paradise, an extensive online software source for users of business and home software.  Software Paradise carries more than 38,000 software lines, including an extensive range of CAD titles.  If you can't find what you are looking for, Software Paradise will find it for you!

For a limited period of time, Software Paradise is giving away a free copy of Corel Designer Technical Suite x4 (worth £735) with every purchase of DoubleCAD XT Pro.  Corel Designer Technical Suite x4 will automatically be added at the checkout.
 

Editors notes:

Availability and pricing:
DoubleCAD XT is free.  It can be downloaded from Software Paradise at
http://www.softwareparadise.co.uk/products/DoubleCAD_XT_Free

DoubleCAD XT PRO costs £425+vat.  Available from Software Paradise at http://www.softwareparadise.co.uk/products/DoubleCAD_XT_Pro

Also available is a free 30 day trial of DoubleCAD XT Pro at http://www.softwareparadise.co.uk/products/DoubleCAD_XT_Pro_Trial



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