Specially engineered for architects, engineers, and construction professionals, Apprentice allows users to view CAD images and output them to a myriad of time-saving print options. The application speeds up file processing, reduces misprints, and allows output of print sets. It also logs print statistics, which makes it ideal for use in facilities management environments.
Apprentice will process most common CAD file formats and will output to Windows, PostScript (optional), HP-GL/2, or HP-RTL.
The software can be purchased with either a 10-seat or unlimited LAN client license. A single-user version is also available.
Full grayscale print preview saves time and paper.
Electronic
Stamps
Easily
create, add, and re-use stamps using simple drag-and-drop
commands.
Extensive
Network Support
Any
machine on a standard TCP/IP network can function as
your print server.
Sophisticated
Pen Line Settings
View
and select individual pen line features or make global
changes to entire pen sets for color and monochrome
printers.
Web
Job Ordering
Apprentice's
new HTML-based work order form can send a customer email
when a job is received or printed — or when errors turn
up.
Error
Checking
Apprentice
checks for missing fonts, xrefs, and corrupt files,
ensuring that your job can be completed.
Finishing
Options Included
Sort,
collate, and staple documents — finishing options are
included.
Raster/Vector
Overlay
View
and print overlays simply by dragging one file on top
of another.
Multiple
Licensing Options
Apprentice
is available for a single workstation or a network server
with multiple LAN client licenses.
Print
Queue Automation
Create
multiple queues to perform a multitude of print functions,
including automatic stamping, banners, printing, and
archiving.
AutoCAD
Not Required
Install,
process, and print files without running AutoCAD on
every workstation.
Variety of File Formats Supported
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AutoCAD DWG (up to r14) |
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AutoCAD DWG 2000 |
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AutoCAD DXF |
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HP-GL, HP-GL/2 |
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HP-RTL |
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CalComp |
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PCI/906/907 |
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CALS |
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NIFF/NIRS |
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TIFF monochrome (uncompressed, packbits, group III and IV) |
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ASCII text |
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PostScript (optional) |
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PDF (optional) |