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by Andrew
Thu Nov 21, 2024 3:22 am
Forum: HighDesign User Forum
Topic: Help and documentation
Replies: 1
Views: 610

Re: Help and documentation

Thanks for pointing it out! We have corrected a server setting and the help website now loads correctly.
You may have to clear the cache in your browser if you still see the wrong page.
by Andrew
Fri Nov 08, 2024 4:34 pm
Forum: Updates & Information
Topic: HighDesign R8.2.1 Available Now!
Replies: 0
Views: 955

HighDesign R8.2.1 Available Now!

A new update is available for download. This new release addresses a number of issues that were reported, most notably the keyboard shortcuts for the tools now work correctly. We also resolved an issue with the Join and Convert to Wall commands, improved the user interface of a number of items and w...
by Andrew
Wed Oct 30, 2024 6:54 pm
Forum: Tips, Tricks, Blog Posts
Topic: Blog: What is the difference between CAD and BIM?
Replies: 0
Views: 1147

Blog: What is the difference between CAD and BIM?

From the ILEXSOFT Blog: https://ilexsoft.com/blog/assets/img/2024/10/CAD-vs-Bim-hero@0.5x.webp What is the difference between CAD and BIM? Exploring the advantages and limitations of either solution and how HighDesign can help bridge the gap. Are CAD and BIM two worlds apart? What are the main advan...
by Andrew
Sat Oct 26, 2024 4:34 am
Forum: Tips, Tricks, Blog Posts
Topic: Blog: Optimize your project with the Zones tool
Replies: 2
Views: 1159

Re: Blog: Optimize your project with the Zones tool

That's a good point! Yes, including or excluding the footprint of walls is a planned feature of the Zones tool. As it is now, it calculates area, perimeter and volume of the shape you define. Future iterations will provide more options and interact more closely with the surrounding walls. Regarding ...
by Andrew
Wed Oct 23, 2024 1:00 pm
Forum: HighDesign User Forum
Topic: Critical printing issue
Replies: 1
Views: 6676

Re: Critical printing issue

Check out the latest HighDesign R8.2. We believe this was Apple's fault, which became very apparent in macOS Sequoia where the classic Page Setup dialog only shows the generic printer's settings. In R8.2 we updated the Printer Setup dialog on macOS and it now provides the correct page settings for t...
by Andrew
Wed Oct 23, 2024 12:55 pm
Forum: Tips, Tricks, Blog Posts
Topic: Blog: Optimize your project with the Zones tool
Replies: 2
Views: 1159

Blog: Optimize your project with the Zones tool

Introducing a new, powerful tool to organize and manage zones and rooms in your projects. The Design toolset of HighDesign Pro now features a brand new Zone tool, a powerful way of creating uniform space subdivisions distinguished by their function, technical properties or conformity with rules and...
by Andrew
Wed Oct 23, 2024 12:53 pm
Forum: Tips, Tricks, Blog Posts
Topic: Blog: HighDesign R8.2. Beyond an ordinary update
Replies: 0
Views: 1118

Blog: HighDesign R8.2. Beyond an ordinary update

Continuing on our roadmap, R8.2 includes new and enhanced design tools, better interoperability, more powerful layout features, native Windows ARM and macOS Sequoia support, and more translations. When introducing a new software release, even a maintenance update, usually you read about the new fea...
by Andrew
Wed Oct 23, 2024 12:51 pm
Forum: Tips, Tricks, Blog Posts
Topic: Blog: HighDesign vs AutoCAD LT: 4 Key Features That Set HighDesign Apart
Replies: 0
Views: 1118

Blog: HighDesign vs AutoCAD LT: 4 Key Features That Set HighDesign Apart

Discover what makes HighDesign truly unique when compared to AutoCAD LT In the current digital age, professionals in the fields of architecture, engineering, and manufacturing rely on advanced computer-aided design (CAD) software for projects that have become increasingly complex and demanding. In ...
by Andrew
Wed Oct 23, 2024 10:03 am
Forum: Updates & Information
Topic: HighDesign R8.2 Available Today!
Replies: 0
Views: 1281

HighDesign R8.2 Available Today!

We are proud to announce the release of HighDesign R8.2, a major update to the architectural design and drafting solution for macOS and Windows! Continuing on our roadmap, R8.2 includes new and enhanced design tools, better interoperability, more powerful layout features, native Windows ARM and mac...
by Andrew
Tue Sep 17, 2024 7:49 am
Forum: HighDesign User Forum
Topic: revision clouds?
Replies: 1
Views: 1924

Re: revision clouds?

You can create polygonal revision clouds with the method of the Curves tool. Revision clouds are groups, so you can resize and stretch them as you like, and attach notes using the Annotation tool.
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by Andrew
Thu Jun 27, 2024 9:59 am
Forum: HighDesign User Forum
Topic: Inserting an image
Replies: 3
Views: 4780

Re: Inserting an image

Thanks for the report. We're investigating this situation but have not been able to reproduce it so far. If you have any additional details about it please share them with us. Thanks!
by Andrew
Wed Jun 26, 2024 9:17 am
Forum: Tips, Tricks, Blog Posts
Topic: Tutorial: How to Create Walls
Replies: 0
Views: 7910

Tutorial: How to Create Walls

A new tutorial is available on our YouTube channel:

How to create walls

Remember to like the video, subscribe to our channel, and use this forum or the comments section on YouTube to let us know your feedback and requests for more videos.
by Andrew
Thu Jun 13, 2024 3:45 pm
Forum: HighDesign User Forum
Topic: Can't work out how to hide 'UPDATE PLAN EXPIRED' and 'Renew' button
Replies: 2
Views: 4050

Re: Can't work out how to hide 'UPDATE PLAN EXPIRED' and 'Renew' button

Hi, to hide the Renew button, you can switch to full screen. That way the title bar and that button will be hidden. The popup should not open on every launch, but every once in a while. I believe I've worked on it for R8, but could be mistaken. Anyway, I'll definitely look into it and see how it can...
by Andrew
Tue May 28, 2024 9:00 am
Forum: Updates & Information
Topic: HighDesign R8.1 Is Here
Replies: 0
Views: 7897

HighDesign R8.1 Is Here

👉 We're excited to announce the release of HighDesign R8.1! Improved Windows support, image editing, drawing, dimensions and more. Continuing to bridge CAD and BIM, HighDesign R8.1 and brings many important quality enhancements based on the feedback we've received from users. Highlights: Improved Wi...
by Andrew
Tue Apr 23, 2024 4:12 pm
Forum: HighDesign User Forum
Topic: Critical Bug on R8 version
Replies: 4
Views: 12117

Re: Critical Bug on R8 version

We're wrapping R8.1 up and should be ready to release within a few days at most.