CAD6studio Integrations

Use CAD6engine as your programming library (SDK) to output technical and financial data, raster images, process and text information, SVG graphics, or the content of DWG and DXF files to high-quality PDF files (of course without using the limited Windows printer interface or GDI). Create high-resolution PDFs with Unicode texts, layers, transparencies, and support for various colors models (RGB/HSB, CMYK, gray, CIELab). Convert SVG to DXF/DWG files and vice versa. Combine various graphical files into one document, add objects and text, and print it. With full control over all parameters. Integrated into your program, running completely in the background, or optionally presenting a full-fledged graphical user interface. CAD6engine is addressed to C++ developers with basic knowledge of C++ and Win32/x64 topics. CAD6engine may also be used with other compilers that support the supplied C++ compatible dynamic link library MKCAD6engine.dll and the corresponding MKCAD6engine.lib.

CAD6starter is the free entry to the CAD6 series and contains basic drawing and labeling functions. It can open, edit, save, and print all drawings created by any CAD6 edition. Use CAD6starter to create elaborate technical drawings with the highest accuracy and all important structural elements such as layers, pens, pages, groups, and blocks. For simple scaled drawing, you can work in the model space at a scale of 1:1 and then generate different scales using mappings. A drawing can contain multiple pages. Hatchings and dimensions automatically adapt to changes in the drawing. CAD6starter may be used free of charge and unconditionally for private use, educational purposes, as well as commercial use. All programs of the CAD6 series are 100% data-compatible.

CAD6industrie is the comprehensive 2D/3D CAD/CAM solution for industrial use. In addition to to the full range of functions of CAD6studio, including SMART2D Technology, it also contains a CAM plug-in and a universal, script-based post-processor for the flexible and efficient generation of CNC data for machine controllers. The CAM plug-in supports the following machining procedures: milling, drilling, turning, water jet cutting, laser cutting, as well as cutting, plotting, and positioning. Commands like milling cutter compensation, pocket milling, milling order control, milling time calculation and a graphical 3D preview let you create drawings that are directly milled later. Extensive tool and machine settings, plus output of custom commands (such as cycles or sub-programs) by means of symbols, give you the complete control over what the post-processors finally output to the machine. All programs of the CAD6 series are 100% data-compatible.