Cadsoft Corporation Releases Envisioneer 6.0

Guelph, ON – Cadsoft Corporation, a developer of Building Information Modeling (BIM) software for the residential and light commercial construction industry, has announced the release of Envisioneer 6.0.

Previewed at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas, NV; this exciting release delivers the easiest to use, most complete BIM solution for the residential design, construction, and building materials supply chain. Builders and designers can significantly improve collaboration with their Lumber and Building Material (LBM) dealers early in the design phase, helping to reduce project costs and improve quality by virtually eliminating data duplication.

Cadsoft has introduced powerful new integration modules with key industry leaders that all share in Cadsoft’s BIM for Everyone vision:
 ILevel® - Javelin® for engineered wood design and analysis
 MiTek® - TrussFramer™ for truss and component design and manufacturing
 2020 Technologies® - 2020 Design® for specialty kitchen and bath design
 Keymark® - KeyBuild® for whole home structural design and analysis
 Luxwood™ - Quote Generator Pro for merging multiple quotes from 3rd party BOMs

Frank Baldesarra, President of Cadsoft states: “We are extremely pleased that our Envisioneer BIM platform has been embraced by the major industry leaders and together we are providing the building industry with the most comprehensive BIM software solutions and services to enable innovation and automation to help meet tomorrow’s housing needs.”

Envisioneer’s new and enhanced key BIM features for Version 6 include:
 SmartView technology that updates all drawing views automatically when the 3D BIM model has been edited
 Snaptrack feature that greatly improves modeling speed and functionality
 Import, scale and convert a PDF or 2D DXF file into a 3D BIM model
 Integrated Quote Generator for link to point of sale systems
 Powerful wall framing enhancements
 Improved 3D roofing capabilities
 Expanded quantity takeoff functions

Brad Finck, VP of Business Development, states: “Version 6.0 of Envisioneer takes the next great leap in productivity and sets a new BIM standard in the residential software market. In cooperation with our technology partners, we are now delivering a practical and easy to use BIM solution where designers, builders, remodelers and LBM Dealers of varied backgrounds and skills can collaborate and communicate effectively on a single BIM platform.”