Reviews & Testimonials
Press
Applicando 277 - 06.2009 (Italy)
"Elegante programma CAD a due dimensioni progettato esclusivamente per MAC OS X, in grado di sfruttarne al meglio tutte le caratteristiche e la potenza.
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HighDesign... si distingue per l'eleganza dell'interfaccia e per il sapiente utilizzo di tutte le novità introdotte dal sistema operativo della Mela. Il motivo di un così repentino successo è presto spiegato: HighDesign è un programma che è stato scritto dalle fondamenta in modo snello e moderno, con il preciso intento di facilitare la progettazione attraverso un ambiente intuitivo e semplice da apprendere, in perfetto stile Mac, verrebbe da dire!
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Dall'appassionato al progettista architettonico, dall'ingegnere meccanico a chi deve effettuare un rilievo fotogrammetrico, chiunque può trarre vantaggio da un programma CAD simile, caratterizzato da una facilità d'uso senza precedenti.
HighDesign si è rivelato stabile e perfettamente in grado di gestire file anche molto pesanti."
- Applicando n. 277
Applicando 276 - 05.2009 (Italy)
"Innovativo programma CAD a due dimensioni, HighDesign ... offre un set completo di strumenti per il disegno tecnico con un'interfaccia davvero semplice e gradevole che sfrutta le peculiarità grafiche del sistema operativo di ultima generazione. Dispone di una nutrita libreria di simboli, garantisce piena compatibilità sia in importazione sia in esportazione con il formato DWG, a partire dalla versione 9 di AutoCAD fino alla versione 2008, e presenta una notevole velocità su disegni molto elaborati."
English translation: "Innovative 2D CAD program... HighDesign ... offers a complete set of tools for technical drafting with a very simple and nice interface that takes full advantage of the graphical features of the latest operating system. Includes a rich symbol library, provides full input and output compatibility with the DWG format... and shows a significant speed on very elaborate drawings."
- Applicando n. 276
CADwire.net
"I visited the ilexsoft site, and the screenshots and feature lists are very convincing." - Dr. Joel N. Orr, Vice-president & Chief Visionary, Cyon Research. May 29, 2003. Read More...
"For the Mac AEC user, there is now a range of powerful choices for drafting software." - Dr. Joel N. Orr. August 26, 2003: Read More...
"This latest version is quite impressive. Personally, I think the Mac is a viable choice for architects." - Dr. Joel N. Orr. July 19, 2004. Read More...
Vous et Votre Mac n. 37 - Été 2008 (France)
"Un logiciel impressionnant de fonctions et d’outils; gestion intelligente des murs, portes et fenêtres.... HighDesign est nettement plus sophistiqué que les deux autres... Intéressant et très puissant aussi, la possibilité de créer des projets complexes sous forme de fichiers comprenant plusieurs feuilles, chacune pouvant aussi regrouper plusieurs calques, avec tous les attributs de visibilité, de protection, d’indépendance d’échelle, de taille et d’orientation de feuille que vous pouvez souhaiter. Libre à vous d’ajouter à vos dessins
des documents illustratifs, notamment des photos. HighDesign propose de lui même des fonctions telles que la rotation, le recadrage, le passage en noir et blanc, des effets d’ajustement des couleurs, de flou, de saturation et contraste, de lissage…
La version Pro propose en sus une fonction de photogrammétrie qui permet de recomposer un dessin technique en travaillant à partir d’une image et au moins deux ou trois mesures réelles. Bref, HighDesign a sans aucun doute de quoi répondre aux besoins des architectes professionnels et des cabinets d’études de conception urbaine… Il y a d’abord le dessin de murs intelligents, complètement automatisé. C’est vraiment très simple à utiliser!... La gestion automatique des intersections... fait de la création de cloisons un vrai jeu d’enfant." - Vous Et Votre Mac
Macity.it - May 23, 2003
"Abbiamo provato il software per qualche settimana e non possiamo che confermare la validità del progetto che sta dietro, un'interfaccia in perfetto stile Mac OS X... e tanti tool che rappresentano nelle due versioni standard e pro il compromesso ottimale tra facilità d'uso e potenza senza sconfinare, come dicevamo all'inizio, nelle competenze di programmi più adatti a specifici compiti di organizzazione dello studio tecnico." - Read the article.
Architosh
"The application is quite attractive and clean and simple. Yet behind this easy and pretty interface are some innovative features..."
"HighDesign appears to offer some unique combinations of features very useful to European architects working in historical cities."
"HighDesign mixes some interesting features into the sub $500 CAD category such as its photogrammetry features and the native ability to edit images with standard image editing tools." - Read the full article.
HighDesign Users
"I just started a new project for a local municipality, it is a 10‘x15’ louvered shed for a piece of equipment they have. I did the plan, section, two elevations, and inserted two images showing perspectives of the shed that I modeled in SketchUp. I emailed the PDFs to the local reprographics house and had them delivered to the Director of Public Works for the town that is building this project. I found out from one of the contractors that spoke to the director that they thought the drawings looked great.
I think back to a question I asked you a long time ago right before I bought HighDesign: whether it was an application that professional firms are using. Today I get a laugh about having ever asked that, the answer of course is “Yes!” I bought HighDesign a little over three years ago, in that time I have created plans, elevations, sections, and details (all of which used various scales as required by the drawing,) schedules, and notes that are every bit as good as anything I’ve ever done with VectorWorks (on a Mac) or AutoCAD (on a PC.) The drawings I created in HighDesign have used various line types, line weights, fills and hatches, and font sizes to create drawings according to recognized architectural graphic standards. The information within the drawing files has been managed according to the logical layering standard I like to use, they are further organized by sheets, and I then use project views to make managing the numerous layers and sheets fast and easy.
Projects have ranged in size and complexity, projects as small and simple as the 150 s.f. shed I already mentioned, multiple 500-1000 s.f. condominiums, a 5000 s.f. metal building renovation, and a 17,000 s.f. commercial renovation (the most recent addition of project completed using HighDesign.)
So, all this is to say once again that HighDesign does what it says it does, keep up the good work!"
— Ted (USA)
"I have bought this software over 2 weeks for family use.
I came from VEKTORWORKS for professional use.
I am very very satisfied !!!
- excellent DXF import;
- excellent and complete constraints;
- FRENCH localisation OK;
- drawing assistance (construction lines, temporary guides, ...) OK
Congratulations."
— J. REUTER (Nivelles, BELGIUM)
"I do appreciate all the improvements you have made to various dialogue boxes - which reinforces the essential quality of 'high design' which is 'the user experience' & which is so different to most CAD programs - it really is a joy & congratulations on a nicely evolving piece of software!"
— Bruce Thomson Architect
"Have just bought your excellent HighDesign Professional, and am very pleased with it, even though I am just learning it I find it much better to use and learn than the AutoSketch program that I have been using on my PC for a number of years."
"many thanks for a great program, its a joy to use."
— Peter Meure
"I would just like to say that without your great tech support I would not be writing this mail, we have thanked you for your help when we had our problem, (which was our fault not your companies). (...) I have a windows based computer in the office running XP with CAD and I tell you now, I hate to use it. Highdesign is the best program that I have every used and the updates and service are the best, I can't say second to none because when anyone uses your program they will realise is no other."
— Gavin Willett & Irina Baumgartner, Moztame LDA (SOUTH AFRICA)
"This programme is excellent - I've been struggling for weeks trying to use Turbocad - HighDesign is in another dimension, just wished I'd found it earlier."
— Rhona Lampard (USA)
"Once again, thanks for your fast response! HighDesign is an incredible software package. Combine that with your service after the sale... Now that "Raises the bar". HD is the best thing on my Mac!"
— Chris Jones, Jones X-Ray Inc. (USA)
"Program works great. I did buy it over weekend. I am a civil engineer and used AutoCAD years ago... Recently switched from Windows to Mac OS X. I must tell you, very pleased, well thought program. Worth switching to OS X just to be able to use HighDesign."
— Siamak Etezadi (USA)
"I purchased HighDesign today and I thought I'd tell you that it's great software. I have used AutoCad 2000 on my PC and since buying my iMac last month I've been looking for a decent CAD application. Great Job!"
— John Rahal
"Thank you for developing a very easy, powerful, well thought out, downright affordable and fun CAD tool for Mac. I have waited a long time for a reasonably priced, but full featured CAD/Illustration application for Macintosh."
— Michel P. Morrisette
"...let me just say that I love you guys and your amazing support, kindness, and care. As a designer I know the importance of optimism and perseverance even in the face of the most daunting adversities. As an individual I am overjoyed when I "meet" people like you, who share these values, and nurture progress."
— JP Camus (CANADA)
"Your answer was not as fast as the insane close to "the speed of light" claims on your web site, but, and far more important..... you're the 1st person to answer a question fully in 20 something years !!!! Not only fully, but no fluffy grey areas, concise and consistent use of English."
— Karl Brown, Absolute Audio (UK)
"I have a small custom construction company. I have really enjoyed using HD, it has helped me solve several potential problems before they were built and then would have had to be reworked."
— William Siler (USA)
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