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2007-12-21	Periscope 4.0 Released, Now With HTML Support

Summary

Periscope shows AutoCAD object properties in a small tooltip-like scope window as you move the cursor over the objects (including objects nested in blocks). The displayed information is designed to supplement the visual information seen on the display by showing "invisible" properties in an intuitive and compact fashion. Two common uses are to quickly get a grasp on the contents of drawings obtained from third parties and to check drawings for drafting standards conformance. Custom extenders may be created in VBA or .NET to extend or modify the information displayed in the scope window by providing text with HTML formatting. Periscope supports the following AutoCAD platforms:

AutoCAD R14 - R2009

AutoCAD LT 97 - LT 2009 (x86 only)

Download the shareware version of Periscope and try it for yourself!

Features

Periscope displays DXF name, layer, linetype, color, and attached URL of all objects, along with information specific to the object type. Selected Architectural Desktop and Land Development Desktop objects are supported, including wall, window, and door styles, cogo point data, and other similar properties of common elements. The following table shows an abbreviated list of object-specific information:

LINE	length, bearing (angle), delta X,Y,Z (3D lines)
POLYLINE	length, width, elevation, # segments, open/closed, spline type
LWPOLYLINE	length, width, elevation, # segments, open/closed
ARC	area, perimeter, radius
CIRCLE	area, perimeter, diameter
3DSOLID	volume, surface area
REGION	area, perimeter
INSERT	block name, scale factor(s), rotation
IMAGE	image name, file name, scale, rotation
TEXT	style, height, width factor
VIEWPORT	scale, perspective, hidden line, and view-locked status
DIMENSION	style, override and default text status

User settings include enabling and disabling the Periscope window from popping up automatically after the cursor pauses for a preset period of time, setting the length of the delay time, and setting whether Periscope loads automatically at startup. Periscope's window can also be activated manually at any time by using the PEEK command. Easy access to user settings is provided by a small Periscope icon in the AutoCAD status bar, the PERISCOPE command, or the (periscope) LISP function.

Here is a screen capture showing the Periscope window on an AutoCAD HATCH object:

Purchase

Buy Periscope now at our online store! For mail or fax orders, please download the shareware version of Periscope and use the included order form. Orders may be sent via phone, fax, or email. Purchase orders are accepted from established companies. Payment terms and instructions are available on our order form.

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Buy Now	US$700.00		Site License (Unlimited Users, Single Location)

Download

Download a fully functional shareware version of Periscope: Periscope.4.0.0.4.Shareware.exe (2.3 MB)

You may use this shareware version for evaluation purposes only (typically no more than 30 days.) Except for a reminder that displays when Periscope loads, this version is identical to the registered version of Periscope. Installation is very simple -- just follow the instructions in ReadMe.txt for your AutoCAD version. An order form is included with the download (OrderFrm.doc and OrderFrm.txt) or you can buy Periscope at our online store.

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Press Releases

2004-08-02		Periscope 3.0 Now User Extensible
2003-05-01		Periscope 2.2 Supports AutoCAD(R) 2004
2000-01-13		Periscope Now Supports AutoCAD LT(R)