The current FastCAD v8, FastNote, and EvTk Toolkit is beta version 0.324,
posted 12-Mar-2009
Current work log
You can download the current development design chart. You must have an installed
FastCAD v8 to view this document - see links below.
Download UI design document: design.fcdwg
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FastCAD v8
FastCAD v8 is a CAD program using the new user interface and development toolkit.
It currently supports DWG, DXF, and FC7 files directly in addition to its native files.
These files are not translated for use, allowing much better round-trip fidelity
when working with a mix of CAD programs.
FastCAD v8 for Windows
Current status: Currently no support for for line styles,
line width, pen thickness, dimension and text styles. Many editing commands are
not yet implemented, but most forms of entity creation are supported.
Download FastCAD v8 Install for Windows
Running the downloaded .exe program will start a guided setup that will allow you to
override the standard installation location if you wish. No files will be added to the
directory of the setup program itself.
When installing on Vista, right-click the setup program's icon and select
"Run as Administrator". If you just double-click on the setup program icon,
the desktop shortcut icons will not be installed, and some files will be placed in
incorrect folders.
FastCAD v8 for Apple OSX 10.5 (Leopard)
This version only works on Intel-based Macs that have OSX 10.5 or later installed (Leopard).
Current status: Currently no support for for line styles,
line width, pen thickness, dimension and text styles. Many editing commands are
not yet implemented, but most forms of entity creation are supported.
Download FastCAD v8 Install for Apple OSX
Open the downloaded .dmg file and then open the disk image folder. Click on the
setup program icon and a guided setup program will start. You can override the
default installation directory (~/fastcad8"), but the target directory must have user
read-write permissions.
(~ is a Unix convention that represents the current user's home directory.
You can access it by clicking on your hard disk icon, then clicking on the home icon within the folder
that then displays your drive's contents).
The setup program currently does not place an icon on your desktop or on the dock.
You may locate the program after setup and right-click to create an alias and drag it to your desktop
or you can drag the original icon to the dock for convienience.
FastCAD v8 for Linux
Current status: Currently no support for for line styles,
line width, pen thickness, dimension and text styles. Many editing commands are
not yet implemented, but most forms of entity creation are supported.
Desktop drag and drop, the clipboard, and launching programs or URLs from object actions are
not yet implemented.
Download FastCAD v8 Install for Linux
Double click on the downloaded .tar file the click on explode. A fastcadlnx folder will
be created. Click on it, and then double click on the setup program contained within it
to run a guided setup program. You may discard both the .tar file and the fastcadsetup folder after
setup is complete.
You can override the
default installation directory (~/fastcad8"), but the target directory must have user
read-write permissions.
(~ is a Linux convention that represents the current user's home directory.
You can access it by clicking on your hard disk icon, then clicking on the home icon within the folder
that then displays your drive's contents).
The setup program currently does not place an icon on your desktop or in the toolbar.
You may locate the program after setup and right-click to create an alias and drag it to your desktop
or toolbar for convienience.
FastNote
FastNote is a subset of FastCAD8 intended to provide an easy to use program good for
note taking, project and file management, brainstorming, and many other uses in
visually managing and organizing files, web links, ideas, and notes.
FastNote for Windows
Current status: Currently no support for for line and fill styles,
line width, pen thickness, dimension and text styles.
Download FastNote Install for Windows
Running the downloaded .exe program will start a guided setup that will allow you to
override the standard installation location if you wish. No files will be added to the
directory of the setup program itself.
When installing on Vista, right-click the setup program's icon and select
"Run as Administrator". If you just double-click on the setup program icon,
the desktop shortcut icons will not be installed, and some files will be placed in
incorrect folders.
FastNote for OSX 10.5 (Leopard)
This version only works on Intel-based Macs that have OSX 10.5 or later installed (Leopard).
Current status: Currently no support for for line styles,
line width, pen thickness, dimension and text styles. Many editing commands are
not yet implemented, but most forms of entity creation are supported.
Download FastNote Install for Apple OSX
Open the downloaded .dmg file and then open the disk image folder. Click on the
setup program icon and a guided setup program will start. You can override the
default installation directory (~/fastnote"), but the target directory must have user
read-write permissions.
(~ is a Unix convention that represents the current user's home directory.
You can access it by clicking on your hard disk icon, then clicking on the home icon within the folder
that then displays your drive's contents).
The setup program currently does not place an icon on your desktop or on the dock.
You may locate the program after setup and right-click to create an alias and drag it to your desktop
or you can drag the original icon to the dock for convienience.
FastNote for Linux
Current status: Currently no support for for line styles,
line width, pen thickness, dimension and text styles. Many editing commands are
not yet implemented, but most forms of entity creation are supported.
Desktop drag and drop, the clipboard, and launching programs or URLs from object actions are
not yet implemented.
Download FastNote Install for Linux
Double click on the downloaded .tar file the click on explode. A fastnotelnx folder will
be created. Click on it, and then double click on the setup program contained within it
to run a guided setup program. You may discard both the .tar file and the fastcadsetup folder after
setup is complete.
You can override the
default installation directory (~/fastnote"), but the target directory must have user
read-write permissions.
(~ is a Linux convention that represents the current user's home directory.
You can access it by clicking on your hard disk icon, then clicking on the home icon within the folder
that then displays your drive's contents).
The setup program currently does not place an icon on your desktop or in the toolbar.
You may locate the program after setup and right-click to create an alias and drag it to your desktop
or toolbar for convienience.
EvTk Toolkit SDK
The NextGen EvToolkit is a large, rich API based on a fast implementation of messaging
that allows programs such as FastCAD v8 and FastNote to be developed. It also supports the
development of plug-ins for any programs developed with the toolkit. Note that a plug-in developed for
one program, such as FastCADv8, can likely also be usedwith others, such as FastNote.
The toolkit is designed from the bottom up to promote interoperability and component reuse.
The toolkit includes both debug and release builds of FastCAD v8 for use in plug-in development.
The NextGen Vision.pdf
The NextGen Framework.pdf
What is FastNote.pdf
The EvTk toolkit currently requires a signed non-disclosure agreement for access. Contact us
directly if you are interested in developing plug-ins or products using the EvTk toolkit.
Download EvTk Toolkit SDK for Windows