Bentley PowerDraft Overview
Bentley PowerDraft is a premier 2D production drafting solution designed for efficient deployment and integration with existing MicroStation workflows. It offers an intuitive interface for creating, editing, and manipulating industry-recognized file formats, with full integration into Bentley solutions and flexible licensing options.
Data Interoperability
The software supports native DGN and DWG files, allowing users to focus on design data without worrying about file formats or translations.
Change Management
PowerDraft includes a robust design history feature to track changes in DGN files, enabling users to record, review, restore, and interrogate design iterations. It also supports digital rights and signatures for added security and accountability.
Workflow Support
The software integrates seamlessly with existing workflows, offering easy configuration options to leverage current workspace settings and resources.
Extensibility
PowerDraft is adaptable to various business needs with integrated application portfolios and flexible programming support.
Key Features- DWG Support: Native reading, writing, and referencing of DWG files with dedicated workmodes.
- References: Unlimited references compatible with DGN and DWG data, integrated with Design History.
- Design History: Complete history tracking of DGN files with restoration capabilities.
- Digital Signatures: Industry-standard encryption and multiple signature configurations.
- Digital Rights: Secure permissions for viewing, printing, and editing with expiration features.
- Raster Manager: Supports multiple raster images and industry-standard formats.
- Annotation and Dimensioning Styles: Customizable text and dimensioning styles with font support.
- Shading: Basic rendering features from wireframe to smooth shading.
- Named Groups and Display Sets: Interactive definition and modification of selection sets.
- AccuDraw and AccuSnap Navigation Tools: Dynamic control of drawing planes and coordinate systems.
- Printing and Plotting: Standard Windows device support with pen table creation.
- Extensibility: Customizable user interface with support for VBA and other programming languages.
- Data Connectivity: Database capabilities with direct editing through database servers.
System Requirements- Processor: Intel Pentium-based or AMD Athlon-based PC or workstation.
- Operating System: Windows XP, 2000, NT 4 (SP6 recommended), or 98 2nd Edition.
- Memory: 128 MB RAM.
- Disk Space: 225 MB minimum free disk space.
- Input Device: Windows pointing device.
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