CorelCAD 2014 brings powerful performance and affordability to CAD industry

OTTAWA, CANADA: Corel announced CorelCAD 2014, the latest version of its powerful and affordable CAD solution.

With the new industry-standard CAD features and AutoCAD .DWG file support, CorelCAD 2014 is an ideal alternative for professional CAD users looking for a high-performance Mac and Windows solution at an attractive price.

The new Windows ribbon user interface offers a familiar CAD environment, while the enhanced layer tools, new design resources, and CorelDRAW graphics support for Windows enable users to communicate key ideas with precision.

"CorelCAD 2014 delivers a competitive and cost-effective CAD option for the architecture and engineering communities that rely on standard-compliant tools without the high price tag," said Klaus Vossen, senior product manager for technical graphics at Corel. "It's one of the best alternatives for professional CAD users because of its affordability, ease of use, compatibility with .DWG files and CorelDRAW and 64 bit power."

The CorelCAD engine, built on the state-of-the-art ARES CAD platform, introduces enhancements and intuitive tools that improve the design workflow. These include:

* New ribbon user interface:

 Compatible with all major CAD programs, Windows users will feel right at home with the familiar ribbon user interface and can quickly switch between workflow-oriented ribbon workspaces, such as 2D drafting or 3D modeling, or the classic CAD workspace.

* New design resources:

With the new and comprehensive design Resources, users can instantly find, access and manage design components such as blocks, styles, drawings and images for use within and across a variety of CAD projects.

* Enhanced layer tools:

The enhanced layer tools allow users to work in a consistent manner with layer Preview and layer transparency features to align project elements, including drawing components from AutoCAD 2014 .DWG files.