News : GraphStore Sets MicroStation Data Free with eCADLite

19-September:

MicroSoft Office style package enables full range of editing and plotting tools for 2D .DGN files for just $300

Birmingham, UK - GraphStore, a leading provider of graphical data management software, today launched eCADLite, a cost-effective, high productivity tool that accesses, edits and plots native 2D .DGN design data created in MicroStation. eCADLite meets the changing needs of designers, engineers and architects everywhere by providing the capabilities required to access existing and new data in .DGN format without the traditionally high costs of ownership attached to using MicroStation.

"With the launch of eCADLite GraphStore are offering MicroStation users a new way of editing, viewing and plotting their .DGN data at a fraction of the cost of a MicroStation licence," said David Blain, Managing Director of GraphStore. "And because of its simple and familiar Microsoft Office style interface, eCADLite enables companies to increase the return on their MicroStation investment by making their valuable engineering .DGN data more widely available throughout their organisation. Architects, engineers and casual users who are familiar with Word and Excel will, for the first time, be able to view, edit and plot this data without the long learning curve associated with a complex CAD package."

eCADLite allows designers to view and edit MicroStation-based .DGN files, including vector and raster reference files, using a Microsoft Office style interface that is both familiar to use and simple to learn. eCADLite features include:

Reading and writing of native .DGN files
Management of reference files, including DXF, DWG and raster formats
Comprehensive set of drawing and dimensioning tools
Direct editing of cell and symbol libraries
Advanced cell handling
Powerful multiple redlining
Comprehensive element modification tools
Familiar Microsoft Office look and feel
Simple, but powerful, plotting interface providing professional, scaled plots
Compact application size

Full .DGN editing and manipulation: eCADLite provides a complete range of editing, element creation and manipulation tools, a full set of drawing tools, advanced cell handling and dimensioning for all 2D MicroStation data.

Access to native .DGN data: eCADLite reads native .DGN data, which means there are no complex data translation issues. 2D MicroStation data will work as well in eCADLite as it does in MicroStation.

Easy-to-use, fully functional plotting: eCADLite provides the tools to easily plot MicroStation data. Plotting with eCADLite is as simple as printing an Excel spreadsheet. Sheet composition, title block fill, and accurate scaling can all be done quickly and efficiently. eCADLite's plot tools allow for a full range of plotter formats, paper sizes, and plotting options in a simple interface that enables easy control and production of professional, scaled prints and plots.

Small Hardware Footprint: eCADLite provides all this functionality with just a 20 Mbyte hard disk requirement and a low RAM requirement.

Unique Value: eCADLite has taken MicroStation data further by offering unique functionality not available elsewhere. This includes direct editing of cell and symbol libraries, direct viewing of raster and bitmap files, referencing of DWG/DXF file formats, and AXP file formats which support multiple drawing sheets and multiple redline layers.

Low Cost, easy availability: eCADLite is available for immediate online purchase across the World Wide Web at www.graphstore.com at a cost of $300. And eCADLite will soon be available as an easily accessible application service across the Internet. Facilitated by its small footprint and low memory requirement, eCADLite is perfectly positioned to respond to the needs of all users wanting to access their MicroStation data - through both traditional desktop software or via the 'new economy' software services on a pay-per-use basis.

About GraphStore

GraphStore is dedicated to the development of innovative cost effective graphical data management software which enables both users and developers to offer easy to use real world graphical interfaces to corporate data. GraphStore has a growing client base of blue chip companies who have selected its software for facilities management, asset management of physical aggregate records, asset management of water utility networks and as the graphical element of retail store planning.