
  Professional CAD and Graphics Network (PCGnet)
  

    PCGnet serves the both the CAD and Graphics communities by making
    information useful to them widely available.

    Formerly known as ADEnet, PCGnet is a new network created from the
    ground up, incorporating new nodes and focusing evenly on both CAD
    and Graphics related topics, including, but not limited to the
    following topics:

      Design, Drafting, Engineering, 2d & 3d Modeling, Multimedia
      Systems, Raster Imaging, Raytracing, 3d Rendering and Animation.

   PCGnet is designed to serve the needs of all callers by stimulating
   interest and generating support forums for active users who have an
   interest in the CAD and Graphics related topics previously mentioned;
   interest and support is generated through PCGnet's message confer-
   ences, file sharing across the network, and industry news and press
   releases.  PCGnet's message conference are moderated forums designed
   to accommodate friendly, yet professional and informative discussion
   of CAD and Graphics related subjects.


  PCGnet Message Conferences
  

    The following is a listing of the current PCGnet message conferences.
    Please note that these conferences will change soon after October
    31st, 1992 but will only change slightly.

    Conference  Description
      

    3DRender     3D Modeling, Rendering and Animation
    Audio        MultiMedia Systems, Digital Audio Processing.
    AutoCAD      AutoCAD, AutoLISP support
    CompuGFX     2d Raster Imaging and Editing
    ForSale      Buy & Sell used equipment, job listings
    Generic      General CAD Discussion
    Gfx-Prog     Programming
    Newfiles     PCGnet new file listings
    News         Industry news and press releases
    Public       Network wide (PCGnet) general conference
    RayTrace     Raytracing Discussion
    TechTalk     Technical hardware and software discussions


  PCGnet Membership
  

    This is the concise PCGnet Membership list:

    
    AZCAD BBS                   Melbourne, Australia      +61-3-481-6873
    CAD/Engineering Services            Gallatin, TN        615-451-2872
    Convergence Spline BBS    Richmond, B.C., Canada        604-275-3462
    The Graphics Alternative          El Cerrito, CA        510-524-2780
    The Graphics Connection  Wellington, New Zealand      +64-4-473-0981
    PC-AUG BBS                           Phoenix, AZ        602-952-0638
    SAUG BBS                            Bellevue, WA        206-644-7115
    The University BBS            Shrewsbury Twp, NJ        908-544-8193
    


    The following are detailed entries about each PCGnet Member:
    
    Name:     AZCAD BBS
    Location: Melbourne, Australia
    Sysop:    Tony Zilles
    Node:     +61-3-481-6873 (USR DS v.32bis/HST 14.4)

    The solitary BBS supporting AutoCAD in Australia, AZCAD has 500+
    callers and a large files database.


    Name:     CAD/Engineering Services
    Location: Gallatin, TN
    Sysop:    Stan Bimson (USR HST 14.4)
    Node:     615-451-2872

    In addition to carrying the PCGnet message echos, CAD/Engr. is the
    home of CAD*Net, a FidoNet based AutoCAD related shareware file
    distribution network.  CAD/Engr. accepts calls 24 hours a day.


    Name:     Convergence Spline BBS
    Location: Richmond, B.C., Canada
    Sysop:    Kevin Garus
    Node:     604-275-3462 (Intel 14.4EX v.32bis)

    Convergence Spline specializes in Raytracing and 3D Modeling, with
    support for programs like the POV-Ray Raytracer.  Convergence
    Spline's file bases are dedicated to graphics related material,
    including original images uploaded by the authors.


    Name:     The Graphics Alternative
    Location: El Cerrito, CA
    Sysop:    Adam Shiffman
    Node:     510-524-2780 (PM14400FXSA v.32bis 14.4k, Public)
    Node:     510-524-2165 (USR DS v.32bis/HST 14.4k, Subscribers)

    Serving as the PCGnet hub for Graphics related systems, TGA focuses
    heavily on 3D Rendering, Raytracing, Modeling, and 3D Animation for
    both serious amateurs and industry professionals.  TGA is currently
    the official support system for the shareware raytracer, Vivid, and
    sports an extensive library of computer graphic utilities, programs,
    source code and images created by active callers.


    Name:     The Graphics Connection BBS
    Location: Wellington, New Zealand
    Sysop:    Mark Remfrey
    Node:     +64-4-473-0981 (300,1200,2400,9600,V32)

    The only BBS in New Zealand to support AutoCAD, and other AutoDESK
    products. With over 750Mb of data available, it makes for a very
    comprehensive library. The BBS is supported by NZ's CAD dealer of
    the year, and run by the largest consulting engineering practice in
    the southern hemisphere. The BBS is also part of the Autodesk Global
    Village BBS project.



    Name:     PC-AUG BBS
    Location: Phoenix, AZ
    Sysop:    James Witt
    Node:     602-952-0638 (USR DS v.32bis/HST 14.4)

    PC-AUG has it's roots in the  AutoCAD community.   One of  the
    three founding members of PCGnet.  PC-AUG has a large  library
    of AutoDesk related  files, a member  of CAD_NET and  its File
    Distribution Network (FDN), offers FidoNet conferences as well
    as Intelec message   conferences areas, actively supports  The
    AutoDesk  Global  Village  Project  CDROM  interface (AGV) and
    the North American AutoCad  User Group (NAAUG), member  of The
    Phoenix Acanthus Users Group.



    Name:     SAUG BBS - Seattle AutoCAD Users Group
    Location: Bellevue, WA
    Sysop:    Dennis Shinn
    Node:     206-643-5477 (USR DS v.32bis/HST 14.4)

    SAUG was the former hub to ADEnet and is the home for the Seattle
    AutoCAD Users Group.  SAUG has a large library of AutoCAD related
    files and a modest selection of computer graphics utilities.


    Name:     The University BBS
    Location: Shrewsbury Twp, NJ
    Sysop:    Mike Quinlan
    Node:     908-544-8193 (USR DS v.32bis/HST 14.4)

    Serving as the PCGnet hub, University has been providing AutoCAD
    support for over 4 years. It is also a member of both FidoNet and
    CAD*Net and has a large selection of files.


PCGnet Network Positions and Hubs


The following is the current listing of PCGnet Network Coordinators
and Hub's:


Echomail Hubs:

 Title:    Network Coordinator
 Name:     The University BBS (CAD Hub)
 Location: Shrewsbury Twp, NJ
 Sysop:    Mike Quinlan
 Node:     908-544-8193 (USR DS v.32bis/HST 14.4)
 Status:   PCGnet Hub

 Title:    Policy Coordinator
 Name:     The Graphics Alternative (Graphics Hub)
 Location: El Cerrito, CA
 Sysop:    Adam Shiffman
 Node:     510-524-2780 (PM14400FXSA v.32bis 14.4k, Public)
 Status:   PCGnet Hub

 Title:    Regional Coordinator
 Name:     AZCAD BBS (Regional Hub)
 Location: Melbourne, Australia
 Sysop:    Tony Zilles
 Node:     +61-3-481-6873 (USR DS v.32bis/HST 14.4)
 Status:   PCGnet Hub

Other Official PCGnet Positions:

 Title:    Membership Coordinator
 Name:     PC-AUG BBS
 Location: Phoenix, AZ
 Sysop:    James Witt
 Node:     602-952-0638 (USR DS v.32bis/HST 14.4)
 Voice:    602-840-9230
 Status:   PCGnet Node

 Title:    Promotional Coordinator
 Name:     SAUG BBS - Seattle AutoCAD Users Group
 Location: Bellevue, WA
 Sysop:    Dennis Shinn
 Node:     206-643-5477 (USR DS v.32bis/HST 14.4)
 Status:   PCGnet Node


  Joining PCGnet
  

    PCGnet currently supports FidoNet's echomail message networking
    protocol.  The University BBS serves as the PCGnet hub for existing
    and new CAD based nodes, The Graphics Alternative serves as a hub
    for existing nodes and new Graphics based nodes.  For more
    information regarding joining PCGnet, please download PCGNET.ZIP.




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