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Lester, happy you have PC9 working. Frank

Hi Lester:

Did you try a fresh install from the Engsw website? Here's the link:

http://www.engsw.com/products/powercadd ... -5-update/

Hope this helps - Frank

You must work with contractors who don't own a copy of the code. I see what you mean. For some things you have to spell it out. For other things, the plan checker will require you to add it--so why fight it? Because you have liability if it isn't perfect... for example when the code changes, for ex...

John: Thanks for clarifying.....I was trying to figure out how you did some of the plan symbols.....like doors...you'd have to use multiple tools in PC10 to create the door.

I just downloaded the new beta build and I get a 'You are not licensed for this product" dialog when I launch. Anyone know how I can get past this to log in? Robert, Please refer to "PowerCADD Beta II kickoff notes" included in the current Build for setting up a new account. My guess is you need to...

Please refer to "PowerCADD Beta II kickoff notes" included in Build 1353 and 1405 for PC9 files opening using PC10. There is a detailed explanation as to the functionality.

Hey Peter, have you tried Chief Architect? I have the trial version which you can use anytime and there's no time limit. I found there are too many tools and settings to learn quickly. PC is the simplest and most elegent 2D drawing application available. I've had CA for about 6 months and contiune t...

I am not the expert here, but, I would think if the specific font you want in PC9 is in your Font book on your Mac, you should be able to see it in PC9 under Text/Text Styles/Add Styles then go to the drop down section in Add Styles and Centurl Gothic should be there. If you can't see it, maybe High...

Hi Giulio:

I would suggest a fresh install directly from the ENGSW website:

http://www.engsw.com/products/powercadd ... -5-update/

Hopefully, that should work.

Frank

You can also try this:

Re: UPDATED DWG translator
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Post by rjpotter » Tue Nov 23, 2021 10:42 am

ODA File Converter is easy to use and saves DWGs etc to a format PCadd can open.

PC 9.1.11 includes ODA in the Utilities folder.

We usually select R12 Binary DXF for the output.