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DataCAD is a professional-level, AEC CADD program for architectural design, photo-realistic rendering, animation, and construction document creation. Developed by architects and software engineers for architecture, DataCAD includes tools that make design and drafting easier, such as automatic door and window insertion, associative dimensioning and hatching, automated 3D framing, OpenDWG-based DXF/DWG translators, and DCAL an applications development language for third-party developers. DataCAD is now listed as the second most widely used software by architects according to the most recent American Institute of Architects (AIA) firm survey. DataCAD is available for Windows 2000/XP/Vista. DataCAD LT is a low-cost 2D/3D CADD program for architects, interior designers, engineers, builders, contractors, and their clients. DataCAD LT provides the essential functionality of a full-strength CADD program for $295 USD. All of the fundamental 2D and 3D architectural drawing and modeling features of DataCAD are included in DataCAD LT. The program includes automatic door and window insertion; associative dimensioning and hatching; unlimited undo/redo; TrueType font support; bitmap import; solid, pattern, and bitmap fills; and OpenDWG -based translators. 3D models created in DataCAD LT can be exported to o2c (objects 2 see) format for rendering, animation, and Internet distribution. o2c Interactive is a 3D viewing and presentation program for designers and their clients. o2c Interactive allows anyone to explore multiple design scenarios in 3D, on the fly using the highly-compressed, Internet-deliverable o2c format. o2c is an acronym for Objects to See, a three-dimensional file format that is optimized for Internet-based communication. o2c Interactive allows designers to edit materials and textures, batch process photorealistic images, and publish the results as an HTML file for presentation. Unique to o2c Interactive is the ability to save and recall multiple schemes so designers and their clients can visualize various material finishes. o2c files can be sent to clients as e-mail attachments or embedded into Word, PowerPoint, or HTML documents. DataCAD and DataCAD LT export 3D models directly to o2c format. Users of any CADD program can convert either 3D DXF or DWG files to o2c format via DataCAD LT or DataCAD. A freely-distributable version of o2c Interactive, o2c_2Go!, allows clients to view presentations and walk through rendered models.