FileScan Large Format & Plan Scanning

AutoCAD file indexing and viewing module

FileScan can convert all your old paper based Plans & Drawings etc. to exact digital images. These files can then be added to a fully portable Alchemy database on CD Disc, alone or incorporated with CAD files to achieve security, archive ability and portability of your crucial data.

Now available as an outsourcing service from File Scan. An inexpensive method of archiving drawing files for security, portability & distribution. Stored in a fully searchable Alchemy database on archival quality CDs.

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What is CAD2CD?

CAD2CD™ is an add-on module for Alchemy that indexes the text, attributes, layers and blocks in DWG and DXF files, and provides a runtime DWG/DXF viewer for read-only access. Use CAD2CD and Alchemy to create CAD project databases and distribute CAD files on CD. Replace other expensive, unreliable or inefficient storage and distribution methods such as paper, vellum, floppies, file cabinets and drawers or mag tapes.

CAD2CD extends Alchemy's fast search and retrieval to DWG and DXF files. Find and view old drawings or revisions in seconds. Search for data buried in a source file without running AutoCAD or an expensive document manager. Give anyone access to project data and get yourself out of the file retrieval business

"A copy belongs in every large AutoCAD office." CADALYST Magazine

Feature Overview

• Compatible with files made in AutoCAD R14 and earlier versions and DXF.
• Automatically indexes the data in the file: text, attributes, tags, values, layers and blocks.
• Supports 3D, nested blocks and Xrefs.
• Resolves Xref links to insure that all print files and objects are included with the drawing file.
• Supports Boolean full-text search for the indexed data.
• Search data is highlighted in the viewer using unique blinking dots feature. Data is easy to locate, even in a complex drawing with several layers.
• Turn layers off and on, view saved or model space.
• Print to Windows supported printer.

How CAD2CD Works

        1.Drag and drop DWG or DXF files into the Alchemy database.

2.Optionally, add other project files (Word, Excel, raster images) to the database.

3.Write the files to the destination disc. During this stage, Alchemy indexes the contents of the CAD files, resolves Xref links and optionally copies the viewers to the disc.

4.Files are now ready for search, retrieval and viewing. The CAD2CD viewer is installed on the same computer or disc as the Alchemy Search program.

5.Open Alchemy Search and query the database.

6.Search words are marked in drawings with blinking dots. This is the quickest way to find information in an AutoCAD or DXF file.

7.A search will also return other documents that match the search criteria.