DWG file format is probably the most use drawing file format used in the world.
Because IntelliCAD can read, write, and display DWG files without conversion, it is an obvious alternative for Autodesk® AutoCAD® users. But the program provides other compatibility and productivity features that you will find indispensable.
IntelliCAD is a powerful drawing program that gives you the ability to create professional two-dimensional drawings and three-dimensional designs.
IntelliCAD is designed for anyone who wants a fast and efficient CAD program with the power and versatility of standard programs such as Autodesk® AutoCAD® or MicroStation® by Bentley Systems, Inc., at an affordable price. Using today's advanced technology, IntelliCAD integrates the Microsoft® Windows® interface with a powerful CAD engine.
Like AutoCAD® and AutoCAD® LT, IntelliCAD uses DWG as its native file format. IntelliCAD® opens, edits, and saves any existing DWG files saved in version 2.5 through 2007-2009, without conversion or data loss.
Presently, If DWG 2010 file version compatibility is required, Autodesk® TrueView 2010 - DWG Convert function - is able to convert DWG 2010 version files in to previous DWG file versions. Converting a drawing to an earlier release format may cause some data loss. In this case a user should assign a different file name in order to prevent overwriting the source file.
Because CMS IntelliCAD 6.6 still does not open DWG 2010 version directly, this process allows a user to open, edit or reuse a DWG 2010 file with CMS IntelliCAD 6.6.
3-D Surface Commands
IntelliCAD's sophisticated 3-D capability allows creation of high-quality 3-D models. You can display them as wireframes, with hidden lines removed, or with surface shading.
ACIS 3D solid modeling (PRO edition)
CMS IntelliCAD's full version is able create, edit, import and export ACIS .sat 3D solid files. PRO users can download and install and use CMS IntelliCAD Traceparts 1.0 for FREE. From CMS IntelliCAD it's possible to access more than 1 million part drawings in DWG, DXF and solid 3D ACIS file format.
IntelliCAD 6 PRO supports ACIS solid modeling. IntelliCAD 6 PRO preserves and round trips any ACIS 3-D data it encounters in AutoCAD-created drawing files or SAT drawing files created in other 3D cad package.
Autodesk Development System (ADS) support
To run your custom Autodesk Development System (ADS) applications in IntelliCAD, simply recompile them using the libraries included on the IntelliCAD CD-ROM. That's all it takes. Prominent third-party developers are recompiling their popular ADS and C++ applications to run with IntelliCAD, too.
"IntelliCAD supports ADS very well. Several developers have reported being able to port their applications successfully to IntelliCAD with just a simple recompile."
— Evan Yares, Byte Magazine, February 1998