Microsoft Windows Compatibility and Connectivity

SoftSource Vdraft has been engineered from the ground up to integrate true 32-bit architecture and total compatibility with the currently dominant AutoCAD technology (Release 12 and earlier DWG/DXF file formats). Native 32-bit architecture ensures maximum performance, compatibility, and connectivity with the latest and future generations of Microsoft Windows (Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows NT), which is fast becoming the dominating OS technology for the CAD desktop.

Full Compliance with Microsoft Windows 95 and Microsoft Windows NT

SoftSource Vdraft has established an ongoing commitment to integrating the benefits of the latest Windows technology with the CAD desktop. Specifically, Vdraft meets all requirements for Microsoft Windows 95- and Windows NT-compliance. This includes the following criteria:

• Win32 API executable (enhanced performance, including faster disk/file access, preemptive multitasking, multithreading, increased stability, accelerated printing times, integrated networking and filesharing features, improved security provisions, augmented support for user profiles, and multimedia support).
• Windows 95 UI/Shell support (including redesign of entire GUI, support for new interface objects such as notebook-tabbed dialog boxes, and other new customizing options).
• Compliance with the guidelines specified in the Microsoft Windows User Interface Guide.
• Tested and developed on the latest versions of Windows 95 and Windows NT.
• Supports long filenames (valid file names can consist of a maximum of 255 characters).
• Aware of Plug-and-Play events.
• Supports Universal Naming Conventions (UNC) pathnames.
• Incorporates OLE 2.0 server support.
• Supports OLE 2.0 drag-and-drop capabilities.
• Supports simple mail-enabling (Send Mail functionality).
• Supports OLE 2.0 Automation.

Vdraft: Leading Desktop CAD into the Future

In tandem with its commitment to thoroughly integrating the CAD and Windows desktops, Vdraft is poised to meet the oncoming demands for greater CAD customization, programmability, and program extensibility. Thus, Vdraft also incorporates the preferred customizing mechanism for the Windows environment--OLE 2.0 Automation.

SoftSource Vdraft will continue to integrate the dominant Windows/CAD technologies in its forthcoming releases. With regard to performance, connectivity, and compatibility, this positions Vdraft to be the ideal desktop CAD system to speak to the industry's present needs and to bring the industry well into the 21st century.

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Windows Compatibility

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Customizing Vdraft

Product Fact Sheet

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