Hi:
I am pleased to announce the new version of my BIM (BIM=Building
Information Modeler) software: TAD Designer Lite 5.5 (TAD for short)

This is not a commercial solicitation. TAD is free.

As some of you know, I 've been working on this in the middle
of my architectural practice for quite some years...(TAD was
instrumental in almost all of my architectural projects)and it has
now grown to quite some extent. But I wish it would grow faster.

Hence I would appreciate all of you using it and also
your feedback/contribution

TAD now requires a mandatory registration at www.teamtad.com but there
are no restrictions in using the software whatsoever for actual
architecture projects.

However any data file that is meant for use of non-architectural purpose
(e.g. selling data to fellow architects) then it must be routed through
another portal (www.architectsdata.com -- yet to be setup) Hopefully,
this project should make money for everyone who particpate in the portal.

In this version, there is not much in way of documentation, I am afraid
but its all coming -- One student of mine who is now pursuing further
studies in the US has promised to help out. Hopefully, some of you
would also contribute

However an old PDF document that explains the concepts of TAD is
included in the installer and there are enough hints and hot-keys in the
program to understand how the program works. I've also included some
sample TAD files and some Ardela code files. (Ardela= Architectural Design
Language, a variant of Prolog that I've developed for architects use)

And there is a tip file which can get updated from the web. And
finally, registered users can participate in the forum/wiki at
www.teamtad.com and ask me questions

Currently the setup program for TAD Designer Lite is at
http://www.sabufrancis.com/tad55setup.exe It will be moved to
http://www.teamtad.com later on

I am taking a break as I am involved with some other work. I would be
back on TAD some time in Jan. In the meantime, I would be highly obliged
if you could give me some feedback on the software


Regards

Sabu Francis