New DesignCAD 3D MAX is the most powerful DesignCAD release ever. It's fast… easy to learn and use AutoCAD 2005 DWG compatible and much, much more! The new underlying CAD drawing engine is considerably faster, and more robust. Now you can create more complex 3D objects without any slow down in performance as your design becomes more intricate. Plus there are a host of new features you won't want to miss, including:

Ability to Name Objects and Select Filter by Name
Nested Groups
Improved Layer Handling
Rescaling to Match Units of Measurment
New Boolean Engine
Customizable Line Styles
Multi-line Style Mode
Improved Rendering Rpeed
Improved Export to 3D Formats
Improved AutoCAD Compatibility
Improved Hatch Fill
Improved Display Grid

Other features include:
Booleans
New underlying CAD drawing and modeling engine. Allows for more complex 3D objects to be created.
Nested Groups
The ability to place one group inside of another; exploding back to individual groups.
Named Objects
Ability to name objects and selection filter by name. Once drawn, allowing you to individually identify objects.
Raster-to-Vector Conversion Tool
DesignCAD 3D MAX Version 16 includes an integrated Raster-to-Vector converter so you can scan in your paper drawings and convert them to editable CAD files saving you hours in design time.
Hatch Pattern Fills
The Hatch Fill allows the user to paint the selected location with a color or pattern, within an enclosed area. Choose from over 70 hatch patterns.
Running Snap Settings
The Running Snap Settings allows the user to turn Running Snaps on or off, and toggle the usage of individual running snap modes. Optional snap modes are:

GravitySnap
LineSnap
MidpointSnap
InteractionSnap
TangentSnap

System Requirements:
Microsoft Windows 2000, NT 4.0, XP
Pentium II class processor
128 MB of RAM
55 to 220 MB of free hard disk space depending on accessory applications installed
64+ MB of swap space
Super VGA display 1024x768
4X CD-ROM Drive