Posts by Anthony Frausto-Robledo AIA, LEED AP
e-on Software releases LumenRT 2: focus on architects
e-on Software is pushing hard with LumenRT 2 – focusing on the rendering needs of architects
Tidbits: Bonzai 3D webinar, Vectorworks news and more…
Mac CAD/3D News: We have tidbits on Vectorworks news items, bonzai 3D webinar training and Autodesk’s decision to stop support of Microsoft Vista
New ArchiCAD Training Book by Sullivan
Architect Vaneshrie Sullivan has a new book out on ArchiCAD training called, “Interactive ArchiCAD Practice Manual: Guidelines for Setting up Projects on ArchiCAD.”
The new book provides solutions for setting up projects through the phases of Planning, Tender, Construction, Interiors and As-Built drawings. It is based on ArchiCAD 14 but can be adapted to suit older [...]
Autodesk Inventor Fusion for Mac on its way
Autodesk announces Inventor Fusion for Mac at Macworld San Francisco
Discover the new formZ 7
formZ 7 webinars coming up. Check out what is new in the legendary modeler…
ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2012 released
Graphisoft releases ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2012 for the small practice looking for BIM
Product Review: TurboViewer Pro 2.0 for iPad
In Architosh’s first iOS application product review we take a look at IMSI/Design’s TurboViewer Pro application for iPad and iPhone
IMSI TurboViewer upgraded to v2
IMSI / Design updates free TurboViewer CAD viewing application for Apple iOS
Shade 12.1 gets updated-stereoscopic additions
Shade 12.1 adds new features like PoserFusion and more
Graphisoft talks about illegality of Mac in Communist Hungary
Illuminating words about Graphisoft’s dedication to Steve Jobs
Autodesk acquires T-Splines technology assets
Autodesk has announced that they have acquired certain technology-related assets from T-Splines Inc., a privately-held surface modeling software company, based in Utah.
Architosh received word this morning from T-Splines leader Matthew Sederberg. No terms were disclosed in the deal. Sederberg reports in his email that he will be taking up the position of Product Manager at [...]
NALSA ArchiFlash for iPhone updates have arrived
NALSA updates ArchiFlash for latest standards and it runs on your iPhone
Graphisoft to dedicate first ever Steve Jobs statue in Budapest
Software innovator Graphisoft will dedicate statue to Steve Jobs in Budapest next week
Autodesk ForceEffect for iPad takes simulation mobile
Autodesk’s latest iOS app is for solving static problems on your iPad
ArchiCAD 15 wins BIM Product of the Year
Graphisoft wins BIM Product of the Year with ArchiCAD 15 at the Construction Computing Magazine annual awards in the UK
Product Review: Autodesk Mudbox 2012
In this feature article Architosh again reviews Mudbox in the month of December, checking out what is new in Autodesk Mudbox 2012
Newtek’s new Lightwave 3D 11
Newtek updates its flagship program Lightwave 3D to version 11
Graphisoft signs MOU with NCME
Graphisoft continues to grow in China with latest MOU with NCME
New Vectorworks Landmark tutorial by Tamsin Slatter
Tamsin Slatter offers Fourth Edition to Landmark Tutorial Book
Xfrog 5 new and updated for Maxon CINEMA 4D
Xfrog 5 now out for CINEMA 4D – tool helps create complex nature-based effects
OrthoGraph Import Module for ArchiCAD released
The OrthoGraph folks have listened to their users, they say. The company has announced recently the introduction of the beta version of the OrthoGraph ArchiCAD Import Module.
The current beta version supports the conversion of up to five rooms with full functionality from drawings made using the Apple iPad version of OrthoGraph. This limitation of the [...]
Event: openBIM Workflow with Vectorworks
Nemetschek to host Part 2 of “openBIM” webinar series
AutoDesSys looking for software engineers
Famed formZ software developer looking for software programmers
formZ 7 public beta version available
formZ 7.0 has been introduced, public beta 5 open to users to download
Autodesk intros 123D Make for Mac
Autodesk expands its 123D product line with new tools, including Mac-based “Make”
Nemetschek releases European versions of Vectorworks 2012
Nemetschek releases European versions of Vectorworks 2012 product line
Interview: AMD Mac Graphics Division Talks Apple and Graphics Progress
In this fourth article in our 2011 State of Apple in CAD/3D industries, special series, we speak to Chris Bentley, team leader of the AMD/ATI Mac graphics division, about the state of hardware graphics in Apple products, including, and especially the Mac.
Maide Control – new app turns your iPad into 3D controller
Young Canadian team at Maide has developed an innovative approach to using the iPad for controlling your professional 3D modeling applications
Abvent launches Artlantis 4 – latest version of rendering software
Abvent launches new Artlantis 4 rendering software, featuring new technology for mobility app for iPad
Webinar: Vectorworks Architect Stories and Story-Bounded Objects
Webinar by Nemetschek Vectorworks instructs architects on new BIM capabilities in latest version of their Vectorworks Architect 2012 software
ArchRecord talks Steve Jobs and architecture
Steve Jobs was a visionary and a superb architectural client, according to architects who worked and knew him
Altair launches student edition of HyperWorks
Altair Engineering puts Student Edition of HyperWorks into college student hands
Film industry changes pushing Stereo 3D: Workshop Event in NYC
Stereo 3D workshop headed to New York City
Notes from Press Chat on Vectorworks 2012
Architosh attended Nemetschek Vectorworks’ Press Virtual Event prior to the new product’s announcement and here are some notes from that session
Autodesk Inc. intros “Autodesk Cloud” to design community
Autodesk launches large cloud initiative with new Autodesk Cloud service
DAZ Studio 4 Advanced and Pro Now Out
DAZ 3D has introduced DAZ Studio 4 Advanced and Pro. New character 3D software suites add tons of new features
Mexico’s Liverpool chooses ArchiCAD for BIM growth
Graphisoft wins as BIM standard for Mexico’s largest department store chain, Liverpool
Nemetschek and Maxon announce Rendering Competition Winners
Inspired Vision Global Rendering & Animation Competition winners have been announced
In-Depth: Graphisoft BIMx for iPad & iPhone
In this In-Depth feature Akos Pfemeter, Director of Global Marketing and Tibor Szolnoki, ArchiCAD Product Manager, of Graphisoft Hungary, have spoken to Architosh about their new BIMx application for Apple iOS devices iPad and iPhone.
Strata launches Design 3D CX 7 for Mac
Strata unleashes Strata Design 3D CX 7 for Mac. Brand new version offers up excellent new capabilities, including better and faster rendering, subD modeling improvements and more…
Tekla BIMsight on MyArchiCAD.com
Graphisoft teams with Tekla and brings BIMsight to MyArchiCAD.com
Nemetschek introduces Vectorworks 2012 product line
Vectorworks 2012 goes live with powerful new features, performance improvements and more…
Graphisoft BIMx turns iPad/iPhone into interactive building explorer
BIM leader Graphisoft creates BIMx for iPad/iPhone
FireMonkey offers nex-gen 3D apps for iOS, Mac and Windows
Embarcadero unveils next-generation business application platform
SIG: Lightworks demonstrates new visualization approach
Lightworks of the UK showcased new SnapShot technology at SIGGRAPH 2011 this year. New feature offers significant time savings
ParaCloud extends GEM with New Component System
ParaCloud, a boutique software shop, has released ParaCloud GEM (5) for the market, offering sophisticated generative modeling system on Mac and Windows
CadFaster 3D for iPad application released
The latest CAD solution for Apple’s iPad offers connection of 3D geometry in the cloud
Anime Studio at Mac App Store
Top selling Anime Studio and Debut version emerge on Mac App Store as top sellers
SIG: Artist David Ridlen uses DAZ 3D as ’secret weapon’
David Ridlen’s creative pipeline includes LightWave 3D and DAZ 3D tools
Graphisoft signs agreement for “SmartBIM Cloud” services
Graphisoft partners with Obayshi and NEC to deliver cloud solution for BIM
SIG: Substance Designer 2 now released or Mac
Allegorithmic brings its popular Substance Designer 2 product line to the Mac
SIG: Pixologic unveiled ZBrush 4 R2 in Vancouver
Pixologic unveiled ZBrush 4 Release 2, slated for a September release, at Vancouver this year. The new release is in late beta
Top CAD/3D CEO’s Talk About Apple in the Industry
In our third article in our 2011 State of Apple in CAD/3D industries series, we deal with many of the bigger issues by speaking to several of the industry’s leading CAD/3D software CEOs and company presidents.
Updated: CAD giant Autodesk debuts AutoCAD LT for Mac
Autodesk announces AutoCAD LT 2012 for Mac
Updated: Autodesk announces AutoCAD for Mac 2012 built for Lion
In Brief: Autodesk announces three new AutoCAD products for the Apple Mac platform
The iPad: How the CAD/3D industry is being changed
In our second article in our 2011 State of Apple in CAD/3D industries, we talk to five key CEOs in these industries and one expert on what the impact of the Apple iPad is having, as it helps reshape CAD and 3D.
Exclusive Interview: Carl Bass talks to Architosh about Apple in the CAD/3D industries
This is the first article in our 2011 State of Apple in CAD/3D Industries, special series. Carl Bass, CEO of Autodesk, talks to Architosh about his company, its understanding of the growing Mac market and the role of iOS devices like iPads in fields like architecture and engineering and how Autodesk will respond to changes in the market.