Software generates 3D plans.
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PlanTracer software converts floor and building plans into intelligent models automatically and/or semi-automatically. Software enables conversion of simple graphics or source floor plans into objects such as walls, columns, windows, doors, etc. Program can process 2D-floor plans loaded in AutoCAD or ADT, scanned raster drawings, or DWG/DXF files into suitable plans for use in AEC or Facilities Management applications.
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PlanTracer Tackles the 2D to 3D Challenge for AutoCAD and ADT Users
Processes Scanned Raster Drawings and DWG/DXF Files
October 22, 2002, Rockville, MD - IDEAL.com has begun distribution of PlanTracer, a new product in IDEAL's family of Scan to CAD products. PlanTracer is the first solution on the market for AutoCAD and Architectural Desktop (ADT) that converts floor and building plans into intelligent models automatically and/or semi-automatically. These models are suitable for immediate use in AEC or Facilities Management (FM) applications.
PlanTracer enables conversion of simple graphics or source floor plans into objects such as walls, columns, windows, doors, etc. The program can process any 2D-floor plan loaded in AutoCAD or ADT. It processes scanned raster drawings or DWG/DXF files.
"Facility managers can scan their paper drawings using an IDEAL/Contex scanner, convert the raster data to vector with the WiseImage plug-in to PlanTracer, and then create a 3-D model." says Jay Magenheim, President of IDEAL.com. "PlanTracer bridges the gap between an AEC model of a building and vector data provided by any 2D drawing system or by raster-to-vector conversion software."
IDEAL.com showcased PlanTracer at the recent WOTC show in LasVegas, NV and will be demonstrating PlanTracer at AutoDesk University on December 3-5, 2002.
IDEAL.com plans to market PlanTracer through an authorized dealer program and is actively seeking qualified dealers. Interested dealers can obtain more information at:
http://www.ideal.com/prods/plantracer.asp
or set up an on-line demo at:
http://dealer.ideal.com/plantracerdemo.asp.
IDEAL.com develops, markets, and supports a wide range of color and monochrome scanning solutions for large format drawings and technical documents including Scan to Web, online conferencing and browser-based document management solutions. For more information on PlanTracer, IDEAL/Contex Scanners, Online Conferencing as well as tiff images, please contact Kathy Magenheim at 301-468-0123 ext.1230 or contact via email at kmagenheim@ideal.com.
