Archives for January 2010 - Architosh
AutoDesSys releases Bonzai 3D 2.0
formZ maker updates Bonzai 3D to version 2.0 — Must grab free update for existing users.
Tidbits: first CAD in iPad, Ashar Vellum news
Mac CAD and 3D News: In this morning tidbits we have news of Graphite v8 Service Pack 2 with enhanced support for higher resolution printing on large format printers…and more, plus a WorldCAD Access item on CAD on iPad.
Apple’s A4 chip could be Quadcore – Cortex A9 based
Apple’s A4 chip is possibly more interesting than the iPad itself. In this article we explain a bit why
iPad – Details on the processor and what’s hot
A peak into some details on the new iPad
CADbuddy for modo gets update
New modo plugin tools add CAD to modo functionality — aimed use is architectural as well as mechanical
Apple’s new iTouch device – how far off were we?
Apple will announce its long-awaited touch-based computer device today at San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Center. In this article we look back at our Mac touch article from two years ago and see what has changed and what is likely the same.
Luxology announces free modo training
modo 401 makers Luxology announces new free Podcast series on learning modo, co-produced with Pixel Corps
Cartographica – New Mac GIS product
New Cocoa-native Mac-based GIS program Cartographica now at version 1.1
Tidbits: T-Splines, Cadsoft, ArchiOffice news
Mac CAD and 3D News: We have some tidbits on T-Splines Rhino training classes held on the web; an update on Cadalog’s SU Podium V2 beta 1 for existing customers; and ArchiOffice and EngineerOffice training events
InBrief: HP enters world of 3D printing with Stratasys
HP has inked deal with Stratasys which recently introduced uPrint 3D printing for under 15,000 US dollars — new HP deal may signal mainstream 3D printing for the masses
HyperShot goes to Luxion – Rivals Emerge
Luxion takes control of HyperShot while Bunkspeed steers towards a new replacement product that will be just as good if not better!
Tidbits: IMSI, Boot Camp and Workamajig news
Mac CAD and 3D News: We have some tidbit news on IMSI/Design’s new iRent arrangement leading to a SaaS option for the company; we also have news of Workamajig’s update and a link to a good summary article on Apple’s recent Boot Camp update to support Windows 7
Cheetah 3D 5.2 now uses WebKit Javascript engine
Cheetah 3D adopts WebKit Javascript Engine — same engine behind Safari’s blazing fast Javascript now powers Mac only 3D application
ACCIONA Adopts ArchiCAD 13 for BIM
Dow Jones Sustainability Index company Acciona of Spain, has adopted Graphisoft’s ArchiCAD as its BIM Solutions platform — company operates in 30 countries around the globe
Event: Vectorworks – BIM In Perspective
Nemetschek North America will be hosting an event titled BIM In Perspective, by Wes Gardner, AIA — The BIM event focuses on the big-picture behind the transformation of the architectural industry to a BIM workflow
Architosh to publish BIM study report
Architosh will begin releasing BIM reports on survey data of over 410 qualified architectural practices in the US and abroad — BIM report will cover areas of discussion related to BIM not widely covered in other industry reports, in addition to stats on BIM adoption, BIM tool usage and sentiment and key reasons for the adoption of BIM.
Vectorworks 2010 available for Japan
Nemetschek NA and A&A Co. of Japan release Japanese version of Vectorworks 2010 product line in Japan
Mac-using architect uses modo to build full-size LEGO Bricks House
Mac-using architect uses Luxology’s popular modo 401 to design full-scale LEGO house for TV show
Illuminate Labs releases Turtle 5.1
Sweden’s Illuminate Labs updates Turtle for Autodesk Maya 2010 with version 5.1
Nemetschek’s Vectorworks Now GSA BIM Compliant
Vectorworks Architect 2010 SP2 now certified for United States GSA Projects
Sketchers Studio Brings Animation to SketchUp
New software product Sketchers Studio from Japan animates your SketchUp models–complete with basic visual effects
Vectorworks Winter Training
Nemetschek North America has full Winter Schedule for Workshops and Courses for both New and Experienced Vectorworks Users
ArchiCAD 13 behind Sun City Palace in Kobe Japan
BAR Architects of San Francisco designs beautiful Kobe Towers in Japan – Leading Edge Senior Housing Project Using ArchiCAD
More Apple 3D touch interface patents
Baltimore Sun writers discovers more hidden Apple patents regarding 3D motion detection user interface technology aimed at tablet-like devices and devices like the iPhone
Tidbits: Autodesk, Graphisoft and 3D News
Mac CAD and 3D News: We have some brief news items on Autodesk’s recent acquisition, AIA survey news touching on BIM, ArchiCAD events in January and OpenGL news regarding SilverLining software…
Tidbits: Apple and Hyper Reality Displays and more
Apple’s patents on Hyper Reality Display technology suggest the company is planning to implement some form of 3D head-tracking technology using cameras and sensors in future Apple products. Such technology can radically advanced user-interface design and interaction…something Apple is naturally good at
Apple Tablet to have 3D technology
Apple’s upcoming tablet computer device is anticipated to be announced on January 26 in San Francisco
Event: Artlantis Free Demo Day in France
Abvent France hosts Demo Day series featuring Artlantis Studio and ArchiCAD 13 among others. The event takes place in 39 locations throughout France
