10/21/2008 - QuickPen International Releases PipeDesigner 2009 v1


New Release Provides Autodesk 2009 Compatibility, Ribbon Interface

Englewood, Colo., October 21, 2008 - QuickPen Autodesk Ribbon CompatibilityInternational today announced the release of PipeDesigner 3D 2009 v1. PipeDesigner 3D 2009 provides compatibility with the latest Autodesk™ 2009 software, including AutoCAD™ 2009, AutoCAD™ MEP 2009, and AutoCAD Architecture 2009. As part of Autodesk™ 2009 compatibility, the latest version of PipeDesigner 3D introduces the Ribbon interface, a customizable and expandable menu bar that can be optimized for each user and can meet each company's standards. The ribbon interface presents command options in a concise visual format, greatly reducing the steps required to reach commonly used commands, accelerating design time and increasing productivity. PipeDesigner 3D users can easily add PipeDesigner 3D commands to the ribbon. The new release includes several pre-configured ribbons for customers to use.

"QuickPen is committed to giving our PipeDesigner 3D customers access to the newest innovations in CAD software," said QuickPen Product Manager Brett Stacks. "We think our customers will find that the ribbon interface in AutoCAD™ 2009 will speed up their detailing significantly."

Other enhancements include improvements to PipeDesigner 3D's filter functionality, reducing the steps required to select filters.

For more information about PipeDesigner 3D, please call 866.799.MORE (6673) or visit http://www.QuickPen.com.

 


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Founded in 1982, QuickPen International (www.QuickPen.com) builds award-winning software solutions for the construction industry. Its estimating, CAD, fabrication, and tool and equipment software solutions help customers grow their businesses and excel in the construction marketplace. Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, QuickPen is the system solution provider of choice for nearly 60% of the North American mechanical contracting industry.