CYCAS CAD 2D + 3D + ARCHITECTURE
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by Dipl.Ing. Anja C. Frese and Dipl.Ing. Wolfgang Weidner
© 1997-2008 by Wolfgang Weidner and Verlag Frese
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CYCAS is a piece of architectural software for drafting and design in
2 + 3 dimensions.

In addition to typical CAD functions, CYCAS offers special elements and
techniques for architectural design. Therefore, you can easily design
and draft your ideas.
Developing professional 2D presentation of your design is worked out
as fast as and as effective as illustrating your design 3 dimensional.
CYCAS enables intuitive and uncomplicated handling of 2D and 3D elements.
The input of architectural elements such as of walls, openings and e.g.
of dimension chains is intuitive and therefore it is easy
to develop the concepts of a design. On top of that 3D elements and 3D
units can be worked in for achieving professional 3D presentations.

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In various perspective views you may create line graphics or hidden line
graphics.
CYCAS exports its 3D data in various formats in order to pass these data
on to software for creating computer based graphics. Therefore, you can
quickly arrange a high quality presentation of your design.

CYCAS is being continuously developed for all those people who want to design,
represent and build architecture.
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User Interface |
Easy to handle.
Dialog boxes to design drawing elements easily with a database function to improve work flow.
A layer technique which is flexible to employ. It simulates working with transparency sheets.
HTML online help, illustrated with many graphics.
Graphical user interface based on GTK (The Gimp Toolkit). |
Elements 2D |
Lines, circles, texts, patterns and color fillings,
calculation of areas and volumina,
semi-automatic and manual measurement,
support of architectural presentation,
extendable Symbol library |
Elements 3D |
Architectural elements such as walls, openings, windows, doors,
3D basics,
extendable Symbol library |
3D |
Intuitive working in the ground plan, elevation and isometric views.
Computing graphics such as hidden line graphics or wire graphics from various perspective or isometric views.
Direct export to POV-Ray [TM of the POV-Ray Team] module to generate high-quality rendered images easily.
Extendable Material database to support output of 3D data to renderer. |
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CYCAS
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professional
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basic
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public
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Extra Features |
Hidden Line pro |
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Import |
DXF multi layer, 3DS |
DXF single layer, 3DS |
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Export |
DXF POV (POV-Ray) EPS-Postscript SVG PDF LWO (Lightwave) 3DS |
POV (POV-Ray) EPS-Postscript SVG PDF |
POV (POV-Ray) EPS-Postscript SVG PDF |
Printing/Export |
in all sizes |
in maximum size of "DIN A3" or "US Tabloid" |
in maximum size of "DIN A4" or "US Letter" |
Plotting |
HPGL, HPGL2 |
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Hidden Line pro
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is a CYCAS special rendering hidden line graphics with silhouettes, smoothing, or dashed lines.
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DXF
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is a data exchange format for moving CAD-data between various CAD programs.
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3DS
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enables import of 3D data in the 3D Studio format.
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POV
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enables export of 3D data to the Persistence of Vision raytracer.
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EPS
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enables export of 2D data as vector graphics to Text- or DTP-programs.
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SVG
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enables export of 2D data as vector graphics for display on the internet.
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PDF
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enables export of 2D data as vector graphics for multifunctional usage, such as
printing, further processing in e.g. DTP-programs, etc.
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LWO
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enables export of 3D data in the Lightwave file format.
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HPGL, HPGL2
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enables output to plotters in all sizes and in high quality.
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FEATURES
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System Requirements
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optional: POV-Ray 3.6
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Windows 2000 or
Windows XP
Windows Vista
optional: POV-Ray 3.6
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x86 PC 500MHz
128MB RAM
HD 30MB free disk space
video resolution 1024*768
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x86 PC 1GHz or higher
256MB RAM or more
HD 50MB free disk space
video resolution more than 1024*768
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CYCAS 3.9 public Linux is free to use for non-commercial purposes. You may draw, design, and
work with all 2D and 3D elements on one layer. You may also export your
projects to POV-Ray and have the 3D data rendered as photo realistic graphics.
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License |
for non-commercial use only |
Layer Technique |
working on one layer |
Extra Features |
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Import |
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Export |
POV-Ray, PDF, EPS-Postscript, SVG |
Printing/Export |
in maximum size of "DIN A4" or "US Letter" |
Plotting |
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You may upgrade CYCAS 3.9 public Linux with these commercial versions:
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CYCAS 3.9 basic Linux offers you all advantages of the powerful CYCAS layer technique and enables the
commercial use of CYCAS.
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License |
for commercial use, with these features and support: |
Layer Technique |
working on up to 1000 layer
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Extra Features |
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Import |
DXF single layer, 3DS |
Export |
POV-Ray, PDF, EPS-Postscript, SVG |
Printing/Export |
in maximum size of "DIN A3" or "US Tabloid" |
Plotting |
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CYCAS basic on CDROM 1) |
98.00 EUR | 58.00 GBP | 158.00 CHF |
plus package and shipping
1) only within Europe
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5.50 EUR | | 3.50 GBP | 8.50 CHF
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CYCAS basic via email |
88.00 EUR | 98.00 US$ | 48.00 GBP | 138.00 CHF |
via email
international |
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We accept VISA and Master Card. Changes reserved.
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Please note the delivery and payment conditions mentioned in the OrderForm.
All prices incl. taxes (VAT). Changes reserved.
More information on ordering CYCAS.
PRODUKT
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CYCAS professional
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CYCAS 3.9 professional Linux offers you all advantages of the CYCAS features of importing, exporting,
printing and plotting in maximum quality.
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License |
for commercial use, with these features and support: |
Layer Technique |
working on up to 1000 layer
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Extra Features |
Hidden Line pro
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Import |
DXF multi layer, 3DS |
Export |
DXF, POV-Ray, PDF, EPS-Postscript, SVG, LWO (Lightwave), 3DS |
Printing/Export |
in all sizes |
Plotting |
HPGL, HPGL2 |
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CYCAS pro on CDROM + User Manual 1) |
288.00 EUR | 168.00 GBP | 448.00 CHF |
plus package and shipping
1) only within Europe
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15.00 EUR | | 9.00 GBP | 24.00 CHF
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CYCAS pro via email |
228.00 EUR | 268.00 US$ | 128.00 GBP | 348.00 CHF |
via email
international |
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We accept VISA and Master Card. Changes reserved.
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Please note the delivery and payment conditions mentioned in the OrderForm.
All prices incl. taxes (VAT). Changes reserved.
More information on ordering CYCAS.
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February 2008/ ww |
Release of CYCAS 3.9 for Linux and for Windows.
Linux X68_64 support
Export 3DS: Initial support for 3D studio exports (in CYCAS pro and basic only)
PDF compression: documents are shrinked to about 20% of the original size
Initial integration of Boolean set operations on 3D objects and walls using GTS
(The GNU Triangulated Surface Library
gts.sourceforge.net)
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Union, Difference, and Intersection functions in 3D menu
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GTS file import and export functions
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Limitations:
GTS fails if 2 elements only touch each other
GTS may fail on very complex geometry
Walls are converted to 3D objects.. there is no way back
Hidden Line rendering
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new Hidden Line renderer (HLR pro), more robust and error free
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new options (in CYCAS pro only)
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smoothing of rounded objects with adjustable angle
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support for silhouette highlightning
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support for dashed hidden edges
Postscipt enhancements: better Postscipt envelope code for print, export ps and eps
(fixes all related print problems)
SVG enhancements: now uses px units (should fix inkscape scaling problems)
DXF enhancements: updated HEADER and TABLES sections for better dimension support
Bugfixes:
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Locale environment no longer overwrites numeric settings
(could cause crashes under some environments)
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Paste function now works reliable in 3D view
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Fix for orientation problems on 3D Sphere and 3D Tube elements
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Fix for random rotation problems for 3D Tube elements
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Fix for movement of dimension figures
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For installing CYCAS on your system, please refer to the "README" text included within this archive.
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If you want to order CYCAS, please choose your OrderForm for
CYCAS basic or CYCAS professional,
fill it out and send it to us:
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Verlag Frese
Dipl.Ing. A.C.Frese
Dipl.Ing. W.Weidner
Hinueber Strasse 23
D-31675 Bückeburg
Germany
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Fon: +49 5722/90028
Fax: +49 5722/90031
EMail: info@cycas.de
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Visit the CYCAS web pages at: www.cycas.de for the latest information.
If there are any questions left, please contact us: info@cycas.de.
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The CYCAS License Agreement is part of this archive and is included as a text file.
© 1997-2008 Dipl.Ing. Wolfgang Weidner and Verlag Frese.
All Rights Reserved.
All trademarks mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners.
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© 2008 Verlag Frese
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