Excellent Workflow
Need to share CAD files with others?. Open and save .DWG, .DXF, and .DWF formats from AutoCAD R14 to 2012, plus over 30 more industry standard file formats.
Open and Save As .DWG (AutoCAD® Release 14 to 2012)
Save ACA/ADT-compatible objects and parameters for intelligent use in AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. (TurboCAD LTE’s .DWG files with ACA/ADT compatible objects can be brought into AutoCAD products and retain their self-healing properties. For example, bring a TurboCAD LTE .DWG file with walls and blocks into AutoCAD LT and walls continue to self-heal within AutoCAD LT as those blocks are moved. TurboCAD LTE is a great way to head-start your project.)
Open .SKP (Google™ SketchUp™)
Enjoy superior workflow with Google™ SketchUp and SketchUp Pro .SKP files up to version 8. TurboCAD LTE imports all visible geometry, layers, and components. It also converts all components to TurboCAD LTE blocks to optimize drawing performance. You can even create a paperspace from each SketchUp scene, thereby saving time by automatically creating viewports with the correct layer visibility and 2D or perspective view properties. These paperspace views are also immediately ready for dimensioning and annotation. Develop construction documents quickly from SketchUp 6, 7 and 8 models.
Support for many more CAD & Graphic file formats
TurboCAD LTE supports over 30 of the latest industry file formats. In addition to .DWG and .SKP, you can open and Edit .DXF and .DWF files. The DGN file filter has been completely re-written to open and save DGN files through v8 for working with MicroStation. You can also Open and/or Save As .IGES, .3DM (Rhino®), .3DS (3ds Max®), .STL, .SAT, .STEP, .OBJ, & .DAE (Collada), so mechanical drawings can be brought in for advanced detailing projects or translations from almost any MCAD application. This means that beyond AutoCAD & Google SketchUp, TurboCAD LTE Pro is an excellent companion to SolidWorks, SolidEdge, Pro/E, and other CAD programs.
File Conversion Tool for Batch File Conversion
With the Batch File Converter utility you may select files of one type and convert them to any of the file formats supported for saving. This includes converting a dozen .DWG files to .png, or converting .2CD to .DXF 2003 format files – all in one step.
Ruby Scripting
Ruby is a programming language that anyone can use to write plug-ins (scripts) for TurboCAD LTE Pro. This scripting language is also compatible with SketchUp Ruby Scripts. Ruby Scripts can add tools, simplify multi-step operations, and otherwise improve the way you work with TurboCAD LTE. Use the Ruby Scripting Console for writing program scripts suitable for both mechanical and architectural design.
Software Development Kit
The Software Development Kit (SDK) supports the development of new tools, functions, and behaviors for use in TurboCAD LTE Pro. Specialized tools for vertical applications can be created and added. Even commercial plug-in applications may be developed and sold. Documentation, samples and .NET support is included.