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TurboCAD for AutoCAD Users
Once you’ve made the decision to use TurboCAD, this guide will help you get started by outlining the few differences in jargon, commands, and tools. Here is just some of the information you’ll find:
TurboCAD offers the AutoCAD user
- File Compatibility - AutoCAD DWG, Autodesk DXF and DWF, Spatial Technology SAT, ASCII, 3D Studio, STL, DGN, DCD, FCW
- Supports vector formats: IGES, STEP, Meatstream, HPGL, VRML, CDM, WMF
- Similar User Interface
- Better handle-based editing
- Larger variety of object snaps
- Built-in raster to vector conversion
- History for 3D solid models
- Node editing
- Constraint Management
The few differences and how they are resolved between TurboCAD and AutoCAD
- Command selections and differences
- Drawing Command differences
- Node Editing
This document contains a reference list of AutoCAD commands and the equivalent in TurboCAD as well as instructions for using specific commands and tools.
What you will love about TurboCAD
- Significantly more Mechanical tools
- Significantly more Architectural tools
- Additional Snaps not offered in AutoCAD
- More affordable
- Both permanent licenses and subscriptions are available
Download TurboCAD for AutoCAD Users now to learn more about why it’s easy to switch between TurboCAD and AutoCAD
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