CorelCAD 2014: Product Overview. Part 3

Integration of CorelCAD 2014 into other processes of working with graphics

The solution CorelCAD 2014 bridges the gap between computer-aided design and other processes for working with graphics, offering to import and export documents in CDR and DES formats. CAD applications usually have very limited support for file formats when exporting drawings, which creates a mismatch when it comes to processing CAD materials to create technical illustrations or design marketing materials.



The unique level of support for file formats in CorelCAD allows Corel to create a comprehensive, coordinated process of working with graphics, covering all stages from concept development (CorelDRAW or Corel Painter) to computer-aided design (CorelCAD), creating technical illustrations (Corel DESIGNER) and preparing marketing materials (CorelDRAW and Corel PHOTO-PAINT).

This simplifies the use of CAD models in further workflows. CAD drawings are incomprehensible to most people. Exporting 3D CAD models to a vector format, for example, to CorelDRAW or Corel DESIGNER, allows you to apply this content for other purposes.


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Vector files can be used in Corel DESIGNER to create technical illustrations for various documents, such as assembly instructions, parts catalogs, and training materials. These technical illustrations can then be creatively reworked into CorelDRAW to create a variety of marketing materials, including flyers, web pages, presentations, and more.

Comparing CorelCAD 2014 for Windows and Mac OS

This table compares the functionality of CorelCAD in Windows and Macintosh operating systems.







Minimum Windows System Requirements
• Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP with the latest service packs (32-bit version)
• Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows 8 or Windows 7 (64-bit version)
• Intel Pentium 4 (2 GHz and higher)
• 2 GB of RAM (4 GB or more recommended)
• 500 MB free hard disk space
• Graphics adapter with 16-bit color coding (adapter recommended with a three-dimensional graphics accelerator)
• Monitor with a resolution of 1024 × 768 (recommended resolution of 1200 × 800)
• Mouse or tablet
• CD-ROM for installing software from a CD
• Internet connection for installing downloads, product activation and access to the plug-in store

Mac OS
• Apple Mac with Intel processor
• Mac OS X v10.6 (Snow Leopard), v10.7 (Lion), v10.8 (Mountain Lion) or v10.9 (Mavericks)
• 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)
• 500 MB free hard disk space
• Screen with a resolution of 1024 × 768 pixels (1280 × 800 pixels is recommended) and a 16-bit video adapter
• Mouse or tablet
• CD-ROM for installing software from a CD
• Internet connection for installing downloads, product activation and access to the plug-in store