True color compatibility opens the door for extensive color manipulation.
Previous versions of AutoCAD® were limited to 256 colors. ShastaCAD 6.0 and higher versions have 16.8 million to choose from. True color also allows for gradient fill patterns. This gives the look of color fading from one color to another, illustrating depth on a pool design plan.
Easy File Sharing with New DWF File Format
DWF stands for Drawing Web Format. It was created to share drawing information via email and the internet. A *.dwf file is compact and portable version of the *.dwg file. It can be securely sent to a third party that can view and print the drawing to scale. The *.dwf file can not be modified or changed in any way. If a sub-contractor or trade partner needs a copy of a revised plan, a *.dwf can be sent with the confidence of knowing that the plan can not be changed, but an accurately scaled print from the file can be obtained.
Accurate and Precise Measurements
ShastaCAD is a vector based design program. In simple terms, all shapes (lines, arcs, circles, etc…) have specific geometry that defines them. A circle has a center point and a specific radius size. A line has a start point, and end point and a specific length. This provides the user with an accurate construction plan with very precise and accurate dimensions for layout, excavation plans, and all runs.
Export Information to an Excel Spreadsheet
Attributes can be assigned to anything in ShastaCAD. These attributes could specify a part number, manufacturer, pump size or filter size. The attribute information can then be exported to an Excel spreadsheet that can be set up with pricing information.
Scale an Object Based on its Surface Area, Perimeter or Length
ShastaCAD allows scaling of an object based on existing measurements. Using the Scale by Perimeter command to change a pool that has a perimeter of 85 feet to a perimeter of 95 feet. No guessing, no trial and error. Just type the desired perimeter and ShastaCAD proportionally scales the object. The same goes for surface area or pool length. Scanned images of plot plans or survey maps may also be inserted. Once inserted, simply use the Scale by Distance command. The image will then reduce or enlarge true to scale.
