FAQs before you buy
Why is progeCAD so cheap?
Compared to some of progeCAD's major competitors, the cost of a license is very low. But is it cheap? As a company, we wouldn't spend £250+ on new software without being sure of its features and compatibility with existing systems. Download a trial version and evaluate the software in your own working environment. We believe that you will conclude that progeCAD is excellent value rather than cheap. This is powerful, solid, honest value CAD software.
Is progeCAD based on AutoCAD?
No. progeCAD 2008 professional is based on IntelliCAD 6.4, developed by the IntelliCAD Consortium. progeCAD has support for the .dwg file format, developed in cooperation with the Open Design Alliance. As such, progeCAD users can open and create AutoCAD compatible files. The products have a very similar look and user experience is also very similar, but progeCAD and AutoCAD are totally independent products.
Which is better, progeCAD or AutoCAD?
AutoCAD is great; progeCAD is great. Both products can be used to develop highly detailed 2d and 3d drawings, utilising custom line types, LISP and VBA customisation, use of layers and multiple layout support. Like AutoCAD, progeCAD supports integration with databases and data from other applications, along with many other advanced features. The products share common commands and have very similar interfaces. If you have trained on one system, you can easily switch to the other with no significant loss of productivity. The decision about which is the better choice is best made by you, once you have weighed the features available against your needs. This is why we invite you to take a free trial of progeCAD software before making a decision. Many progeCAD customers supplement their more costly, but often essential software by adding progeCAD licenses to their existing network
Is progeCAD easy to use?
In common with all professional CAD software, developing skilled use of progeCAD requires a degree of discipline and dedication, along with appropriate training, tutorials, manuals and so on. Owning progeCAD will not turn anyone into a draughtsperson or engineer. Having said that, progeCAD will look and feel very familiar to anyone who is already working with CAD software. The great thing is that we have free licenses of progeCAD 2008 or progeCAD smart for student or non-commercial use, enabling you to develop your skills without the burden of expensive licenses. We are based in Southampton, Hampshire. We can provide training for individuals or groups; please contact us for more information.
What support is provided with progeCAD?
Before buying, you can access the trial users' forum on the progeSOFT website. We will also support you, initially via email, referring your queries to progeSOFT where appropriate. As progeCAD becomes more popular, a range of Internet based support is growing; we are committed to adding to that support.
After buying a new progeCAD 2008 license, progeSOFT offer 30 days free Level 2 technical assistance.. Every subscriber is given a password to access a reserved area. The area contains FAQ and patch downloads. Users can submit bugs or questions, through a TroubleTicketing system. TSL2 guarantees personal reply, although this excludes any question regarding programming (C++, Vb,Lisp,Visual Basic, COM languages). Users can send DWG with problems to progeSOFT technical staff for analysis. Beyond the first 30 days, you can buy ongoing support. Currently, this costs £85.79 for 12 months.
If you have bought your licenses though Draughtmark, directly or via the progeCAD.co.uk website, we will also continue to provide support and/or training. Please let us know what you need and we can agree a support package for you.
Are any volume licensing discounts available?
Yes. Please use the following for guidance. More detailed pricing option, including network licenses are provided in the product details area
>= 3 licences 5%
>= 5 licences 10%
>= 10 licences 15%
>= 20 licences 20%
I have a licence for older / other CAD software. Can I upgrade to progeCAD 2008 professional?
We offer upgrade options from either older versions of progeCAD or from competitor software. Please see the upgrade product details for full information
Are educational discounts available?
Yes, we are pleased to promote progeSOFT's support of educational use of their software. Educational licenses are free for schools and colleges, including the right for staff and students to use software on their home machines. We will need a formal request for educational licenses on headed paper, but the process is straightforward. Please contact us for more details
What are the system requirements for ProgeCAD 2008?
- Microsoft Windows® 2000 , Windows® XP or Windows Vista ®
- Intel Pentium® III or more processor (recommended)
- 256 MB RAM (minimum), 512 MB (recommended for complex drawings)
- 400 MB of hard disk space