bCAD for DOS
(ver 2.2)
Abandoned Freeware


bCAD for DOS is a 3D design and rendering Computer Aided Drafting program 
for 2D drafting, 3D modelling, and photo-realistic rendering.  

Features include:
 Single executable file written in 32-bit native code (Pentium optimised)
 Built-in manual, instant context-sensitive Tool Tips, unique Balloon Helps
 Modern multi-window icon-driven GUI with built-in screen saver
 Supports multiple video resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 x 16 million colors
 Mouse/track-ball/pen/digitizer pointing devices support
 Unlimited number of layers
 Powerful tools for precise 2D drawing and 3D modelling
 Photo-realistic rendering with z-buffer and ray-tracing algorithm
 Walk-through animation
 Built-in Font editor (bCAD own fonts and Autodesk SHP format are supported )
 Compatibility with AutoCAD line styles, hatch patterns, SHP fonts
 Export/Import of 3D meshes to/from Autodesk 3D Studio ASC, Sense 8 NFF
 Export of raster images to BMP, TIFF, GIF, PCX, JPEG, TGA
 Export of vector drawings to HPGL, EPS
 Import Textures from BMP/GIF/JPEG/TGA/CEL/PIC files
 Export/Import of DXF release 10, 11, 12 by user choice
 Import of ready-to-render models from the native 3D Studio files, including material 
	settings, texture, bump and reflection maps, correct usage of the smoothing groups.


bCAD creates a BCAD.CFG (configuration) and BCAD.SES (session) file in its home directory.
The program can take advantage of XMS memory and a DOS extender (DPMI or VCPI).
Several example drawings in the default bCAD *.BDF file format are included.

If required, switches will allow forcing a different video resolution at program startup.
SYNTAX:
	bcad [options]
		-s	use SVGA 800x600 mode
		-v	use VGA 640x480 mode
		-m	use only two colors (B&W mode)
		-b	black drawing background
		-cfg	force setup dialogue after the start
		-h	display this help screen