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| − | '''Title(s):''' TCT, TurboCAD Template | + | '''Title(s):''' [[TCT]], TurboCAD Template |
'''Version ID:''' 16.0 (Windows), 4.0 (Mac) | '''Version ID:''' 16.0 (Windows), 4.0 (Mac) | ||
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'''Date released:''' 2009 | '''Date released:''' 2009 | ||
| − | '''Date:''' | + | '''Date:''' 1993 |
'''Creator(s):''' Stephen "Yogi" Russell | '''Creator(s):''' Stephen "Yogi" Russell | ||
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'''Relationships:''' | '''Relationships:''' | ||
| − | * '''Previous Version(s):''' | + | * '''Previous Version(s):''' |
| + | **TurboCAD v15 | ||
| + | **TurboCAD v14 | ||
| + | **TurboCAD v13 | ||
| + | **TurboCAD v12 | ||
| + | **TurboCAD v11 | ||
| + | **TurboCAD v10 | ||
| + | **TurboCAD v9 | ||
| + | **TurboCAD v8 | ||
| + | **TurboCAD v7 | ||
| + | **TurboCAD v6 | ||
| + | **TurboCAD v5 | ||
| + | **TurboCAD v4 | ||
| + | **TurboCAD v3 | ||
| + | **TurboCAD v2 | ||
| + | **TurboCAD v1 | ||
| + | **InterCAD | ||
* '''Contains:''' None | * '''Contains:''' None | ||
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* '''Syntax Format(s):''' None | * '''Syntax Format(s):''' None | ||
| − | * '''Family Format(s):''' Part of the TurboCAD family of formats, which consists of [[TCW]], TCT, and TCX. | + | * '''Family Format(s):''' Part of the TurboCAD family of formats, which consists of [[TCW]], [[TCT]], and TCX. |
| − | '''Description:''' A template serves as a starting point when beginning a new drawing. Any TurboCAD drawing can be saved as a template, so that other drawings can extend the template. Therefore, the TCT format adheres to the same standards as the [[TCW]] format. | + | '''Description:''' <br>A template serves as a starting point when beginning a new drawing. Any TurboCAD drawing can be saved as a template, so that other drawings can extend the template. Therefore, the TCT format adheres to the same standards as the [[TCW]] format. |
'''History:''' | '''History:''' | ||
| − | TurboCAD was created by Stephen "Yogi" Russell in South Africa in 1986 under the name InterCAD. It was created to be a low-cost alternative to AutoCAD. In late 1986, the software was released in the United Kingdom with the TurboCAD name. Milan Systems of America also began selling TurboCAD in the United States in late 1986. To increase interest in the product, Milan Systems began selling TurboCAD bundled with mice from IMSI (International Microcomputer Software, Inc). IMSI licensed the source code from the original developers and released its own improved version in 1990. In 1993, versions of TurboCAD for Mac and Windows were released. | + | <br>TurboCAD was created by Stephen "Yogi" Russell in South Africa in 1986 under the name InterCAD. It was created to be a low-cost alternative to AutoCAD. In late 1986, the software was released in the United Kingdom with the TurboCAD name. Milan Systems of America also began selling TurboCAD in the United States in late 1986. To increase interest in the product, Milan Systems began selling TurboCAD bundled with mice from IMSI (International Microcomputer Software, Inc). IMSI licensed the source code from the original developers and released its own improved version in 1990. In 1993, versions of TurboCAD for Mac and Windows were released. Starting with version 4 in 1995, TurboCAD began introducing 3D support, which helped to make the software very successful. Over the next versions, the 3D abilities were greatly increased. In June 2006, IMSI, which had changed its name to Broadcaster, Inc., sold TurboCAD to IMSI/Design, LLC. |
| − | '''Example(s):''' [ | + | '''Example(s):''' [http://www.turbocad.com/Showcase/tabid/124/Default.aspx TurboCAD Examples] |
| − | '''Identifier:''' [ | + | '''Identifier:''' [http://www.turbocad.com TurboCAD] |
| − | '''Documentation:''' | + | '''Documentation:''' No documentation available due to proprietary protections. <br> |
'''File Extensions:''' tct | '''File Extensions:''' tct | ||
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* '''Native application(s):''' TurboCAD | * '''Native application(s):''' TurboCAD | ||
| − | * '''Interoperable applications:''' | + | * '''Interoperable applications:''' None |
| − | '''Magic numbers:''' | + | '''Magic numbers:''' Unknown |
| − | '''Format(s):''' | + | '''Format(s):''' application/x-ole-storage |
'''Rights:''' Proprietary License | '''Rights:''' Proprietary License | ||
| − | '''Sustainability Factors:''' | + | '''Sustainability Factors:''' |
| − | * '''Standardization:''' | + | * '''Standardization:''' None |
| − | * '''Adoption:''' | + | * '''Adoption:''' <br>As noted in the history, the TurboCAD software and the accompanying formats were sold several times. TurboCAD was originally developed by Stephen "Yogi" Russell. It was then further developed by Pink Software. Milan Systems began selling the software in the US, but did not develop it. IMSI licensed TurboCAD from Pink Software in 1990. IMSI changed its name to Broadcaster, Inc. In 2006, IMSI/Design, LLC was formed to develop and sell TurboCAD and purchased the software from Broadcaster, Inc. |
| − | + | * '''Licensing and patent claims:''' None | |
| − | * '''Self-documentation:''' | + | * '''Self-documentation:''' None |
| − | * '''External dependencies:''' | + | * '''External dependencies:''' None |
| − | * '''Technical protection considerations:''' | + | * '''Technical protection considerations:''' None |
| − | '''Typical use:''' | + | '''Typical use:''' CAD, Architectural, Mechanical |
'''File classification:''' | '''File classification:''' | ||
* '''Type {Binary, Text}:''' Binary | * '''Type {Binary, Text}:''' Binary | ||
| − | * '''Raster data:''' | + | * '''Raster data:''' |
| − | ** '''Raster data 2D:''' | + | ** '''Raster data 2D:''' |
| − | *** '''Is Supported:''' | + | *** '''Is Supported:''' No |
| − | *** '''Description:''' | + | *** '''Description:''' TurboCAD uses vector graphics to store the graphical information, instead of raster data. However, a TurboCAD drawing can be exported as raster data. |
| − | ** '''Raster data 3D:''' | + | ** '''Raster data 3D:''' |
| − | *** '''Is Supported:''' | + | *** '''Is Supported:''' No |
| − | *** '''Description:''' | + | *** '''Description:''' TurboCAD uses vector graphics to store the graphical information, instead of raster data. However, a TurboCAD drawing can be exported as raster data. |
| − | * '''Geometric representation:''' | + | * '''Geometric representation:''' |
| − | ** '''Implicit representation:''' | + | ** '''Implicit representation:''' |
| − | *** '''Implicit surfaces:''' | + | *** '''Implicit surfaces:''' |
| − | **** '''Is Supported:''' | + | **** '''Is Supported:''' No |
| − | **** '''Description:''' | + | **** '''Description:''' TurboCAD uses a parametric form to represent objects. |
| − | *** '''Implicit curves:''' | + | *** '''Implicit curves:''' |
| − | **** '''Is Supported:''' | + | **** '''Is Supported:''' No |
| − | **** '''Description:''' | + | **** '''Description:''' TurboCAD uses a parametric form to represent objects. |
| − | *** '''Point set:''' | + | *** '''Point set:''' |
| − | **** '''Is Supported:''' | + | **** '''Is Supported:''' Yes |
| − | **** '''Description:''' | + | **** '''Description:''' TurboCAD can uses sets of points to store geometric figures. |
| − | ** '''Mesh:''' | + | ** '''Mesh:''' |
| − | *** '''Manifold surface meshes:''' | + | *** '''Manifold surface meshes:''' |
| − | **** '''Is Supported:''' | + | **** '''Is Supported:''' Yes |
| − | **** '''Description:''' | + | **** '''Description:''' Manifold surface meshes are supported in TurboCAD through the use of the ACIS library. |
| − | *** '''Manifold volume meshes:''' | + | *** '''Manifold volume meshes:''' |
| − | **** '''Is Supported:''' | + | **** '''Is Supported:''' Yes |
| − | **** '''Description:''' | + | **** '''Description:''' Manifold volume meshes are supported in TurboCAD through the use of the ACIS library. |
| − | *** '''Non-manifold meshes:''' | + | *** '''Non-manifold meshes:''' |
| − | **** '''Is Supported:''' | + | **** '''Is Supported:''' Yes |
| − | **** '''Description:''' | + | **** '''Description:''' Non-Manifold meshes are supported in TurboCAD through the use of the ACIS library. |
| − | ** '''Parametric representation:''' | + | ** '''Parametric representation:''' |
| − | *** '''Parametric surfaces:''' | + | *** '''Parametric surfaces:''' |
| − | **** '''Is Supported:''' | + | **** '''Is Supported:''' Yes |
| − | **** '''Description:''' | + | **** '''Description:''' TurboCAD supports parametric surfaces and curves. |
| − | *** '''Parametric curves:''' | + | *** '''Parametric curves:''' |
| − | **** '''Is Supported:''' | + | **** '''Is Supported:''' Yes |
| − | **** '''Description:''' | + | **** '''Description:''' TurboCAD supports parametric surfaces and curves. |
| − | ** '''Contour sets:''' | + | ** '''Contour sets:''' |
| − | *** '''Is Supported:''' | + | *** '''Is Supported:''' Yes |
| − | *** '''Description:''' | + | *** '''Description:''' TurboCAD supports contour sets. |
| − | ** '''NURBS:''' | + | |
| − | *** '''Is Supported:''' | + | ** '''NURBS:''' |
| − | *** '''Description:''' | + | *** '''Is Supported:''' Yes |
| − | * '''Multi-resolution models:''' | + | *** '''Description:''' TurboCAD supports the ACIS library allowing it to store NURBS information. |
| − | ** '''Is Supported:''' | + | * '''Multi-resolution models:''' |
| − | ** '''Description:''' | + | ** '''Is Supported:''' Unknown |
| − | * '''Dynamics:''' | + | ** '''Description:''' No information on this aspect could be located. |
| − | ** '''Kinematics:''' | + | * '''Dynamics:''' |
| − | *** '''Is Supported:''' | + | ** '''Kinematics:''' |
| − | *** '''Description:''' | + | *** '''Is Supported:''' Yes |
| − | ** '''Assembly:''' | + | *** '''Description:''' TurboCAD allows for the rotation of drawings. |
| − | *** '''Is Supported:''' | + | ** '''Assembly:''' |
| − | *** '''Description:''' | + | *** '''Is Supported:''' Yes |
| − | ** '''Force(s):''' | + | *** '''Description:''' TurboCAD has mechanical assembly tools. |
| − | *** '''Is Supported:''' | + | ** '''Force(s):''' |
| − | *** '''Description:''' | + | *** '''Is Supported:''' No |
| + | *** '''Description:''' TurboCAD does not support forces. | ||
* '''Boundary representation''' - Can the format support models with boundary representations? | * '''Boundary representation''' - Can the format support models with boundary representations? | ||
| − | ** '''Manifold surface boundary representations:''' | + | ** '''Manifold surface boundary representations:''' |
| − | *** '''Is Supported:''' | + | *** '''Is Supported:''' No |
| − | *** '''Description:''' | + | *** '''Description:''' TurboCAD does not support solid boundaries. |
| − | ** '''Manifold volume boundary representations:''' | + | ** '''Manifold volume boundary representations:''' |
| − | *** '''Is Supported:''' | + | *** '''Is Supported:''' No |
| − | *** '''Description:''' | + | *** '''Description:''' TurboCAD does not support solid boundaries. |
| − | ** '''Non-manifold boundary representations:''' | + | ** '''Non-manifold boundary representations:''' |
| − | *** '''Is Supported:''' | + | *** '''Is Supported:''' No |
| − | *** '''Description:''' | + | *** '''Description:''' TurboCAD does not support solid boundaries. |
| − | * '''Material transparency:''' | + | * '''Material transparency:''' |
| − | ** '''Is Supported:''' | + | ** '''Is Supported:''' Yes |
| − | ** '''Description:''' | + | ** '''Description:''' TurboCAD supports material transparency. |
| − | '''References:''' [ | + | '''References:''' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TurboCAD TurboCAD Wikipedia], [http://www.turbocad.com TurboCAD] |
Latest revision as of 09:30, 13 May 2009
Title(s): TCT, TurboCAD Template
Version ID: 16.0 (Windows), 4.0 (Mac)
Date released: 2009
Date: 1993
Creator(s): Stephen "Yogi" Russell
Contributor(s): IMSI/Design, LLC
Relationships:
- Previous Version(s):
- TurboCAD v15
- TurboCAD v14
- TurboCAD v13
- TurboCAD v12
- TurboCAD v11
- TurboCAD v10
- TurboCAD v9
- TurboCAD v8
- TurboCAD v7
- TurboCAD v6
- TurboCAD v5
- TurboCAD v4
- TurboCAD v3
- TurboCAD v2
- TurboCAD v1
- InterCAD
- Contains: None
- Syntax Format(s): None
- Family Format(s): Part of the TurboCAD family of formats, which consists of TCW, TCT, and TCX.
Description:
A template serves as a starting point when beginning a new drawing. Any TurboCAD drawing can be saved as a template, so that other drawings can extend the template. Therefore, the TCT format adheres to the same standards as the TCW format.
History:
TurboCAD was created by Stephen "Yogi" Russell in South Africa in 1986 under the name InterCAD. It was created to be a low-cost alternative to AutoCAD. In late 1986, the software was released in the United Kingdom with the TurboCAD name. Milan Systems of America also began selling TurboCAD in the United States in late 1986. To increase interest in the product, Milan Systems began selling TurboCAD bundled with mice from IMSI (International Microcomputer Software, Inc). IMSI licensed the source code from the original developers and released its own improved version in 1990. In 1993, versions of TurboCAD for Mac and Windows were released. Starting with version 4 in 1995, TurboCAD began introducing 3D support, which helped to make the software very successful. Over the next versions, the 3D abilities were greatly increased. In June 2006, IMSI, which had changed its name to Broadcaster, Inc., sold TurboCAD to IMSI/Design, LLC.
Example(s): TurboCAD Examples
Identifier: TurboCAD
Documentation: No documentation available due to proprietary protections.
File Extensions: tct
Applications:
- Native application(s): TurboCAD
- Interoperable applications: None
Magic numbers: Unknown
Format(s): application/x-ole-storage
Rights: Proprietary License
Sustainability Factors:
- Standardization: None
- Adoption:
As noted in the history, the TurboCAD software and the accompanying formats were sold several times. TurboCAD was originally developed by Stephen "Yogi" Russell. It was then further developed by Pink Software. Milan Systems began selling the software in the US, but did not develop it. IMSI licensed TurboCAD from Pink Software in 1990. IMSI changed its name to Broadcaster, Inc. In 2006, IMSI/Design, LLC was formed to develop and sell TurboCAD and purchased the software from Broadcaster, Inc.
- Licensing and patent claims: None
- Self-documentation: None
- External dependencies: None
- Technical protection considerations: None
Typical use: CAD, Architectural, Mechanical
File classification:
- Type {Binary, Text}: Binary
- Raster data:
- Raster data 2D:
- Is Supported: No
- Description: TurboCAD uses vector graphics to store the graphical information, instead of raster data. However, a TurboCAD drawing can be exported as raster data.
- Raster data 3D:
- Is Supported: No
- Description: TurboCAD uses vector graphics to store the graphical information, instead of raster data. However, a TurboCAD drawing can be exported as raster data.
- Raster data 2D:
- Geometric representation:
- Implicit representation:
- Implicit surfaces:
- Is Supported: No
- Description: TurboCAD uses a parametric form to represent objects.
- Implicit curves:
- Is Supported: No
- Description: TurboCAD uses a parametric form to represent objects.
- Point set:
- Is Supported: Yes
- Description: TurboCAD can uses sets of points to store geometric figures.
- Implicit surfaces:
- Mesh:
- Manifold surface meshes:
- Is Supported: Yes
- Description: Manifold surface meshes are supported in TurboCAD through the use of the ACIS library.
- Manifold volume meshes:
- Is Supported: Yes
- Description: Manifold volume meshes are supported in TurboCAD through the use of the ACIS library.
- Non-manifold meshes:
- Is Supported: Yes
- Description: Non-Manifold meshes are supported in TurboCAD through the use of the ACIS library.
- Manifold surface meshes:
- Parametric representation:
- Parametric surfaces:
- Is Supported: Yes
- Description: TurboCAD supports parametric surfaces and curves.
- Parametric curves:
- Is Supported: Yes
- Description: TurboCAD supports parametric surfaces and curves.
- Parametric surfaces:
- Contour sets:
- Is Supported: Yes
- Description: TurboCAD supports contour sets.
- Implicit representation:
- NURBS:
- Is Supported: Yes
- Description: TurboCAD supports the ACIS library allowing it to store NURBS information.
- NURBS:
- Multi-resolution models:
- Is Supported: Unknown
- Description: No information on this aspect could be located.
- Dynamics:
- Kinematics:
- Is Supported: Yes
- Description: TurboCAD allows for the rotation of drawings.
- Assembly:
- Is Supported: Yes
- Description: TurboCAD has mechanical assembly tools.
- Force(s):
- Is Supported: No
- Description: TurboCAD does not support forces.
- Kinematics:
- Boundary representation - Can the format support models with boundary representations?
- Manifold surface boundary representations:
- Is Supported: No
- Description: TurboCAD does not support solid boundaries.
- Manifold volume boundary representations:
- Is Supported: No
- Description: TurboCAD does not support solid boundaries.
- Non-manifold boundary representations:
- Is Supported: No
- Description: TurboCAD does not support solid boundaries.
- Manifold surface boundary representations:
- Material transparency:
- Is Supported: Yes
- Description: TurboCAD supports material transparency.
References: TurboCAD Wikipedia, TurboCAD