Posts by Anthony Frausto-Robledo, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, Author at Architosh - Page 25 of 39
Product In-Depth: SolidThinking Evolve 9.5’s Modeling Prowess
In this feature Product In-Depth article Adel Matar, senior product specialist for solidThinking, Inc. in Europe, spoke to us in detail about the latest version of solidThinking Evolve 9.5 with a particular focus on how the program works and its modeling capabilities. We also spoke quite a bit at length about architectural conceptual modeling–an area we hope to see solidThinking address more as its parent company Altair gets more focused and interested in the AEC market.
DAZ 3D introduces new Carrara 8.5 for Mac and Windows
DAZ 3D introduces major update to Carrara
Recorded Webinars: solidThinking and Nemetschek Vectorworks
We have information recorded webinars for solidThinking and Vectorworks users
Electric Image Animation System updated to version 9.1
The latest system eliminates old software preview mode in favor of OpenGL
JPR analysts see AMD inside new Mac Pro as evidence of market share advancement on Nvidia
JPR analyst sees new Mac Pro as evidence that AMD’s new aggressive strategies to win market share in the workstation market from Nvidia are starting to work
CAD Business: Autodesk Quarterly Results and Nemetschek Board News
We report on some key business news in the CAD industry for the month of August — with analysis at bottom
Apple narrows date for next Mac Pro – Says Coming Fall in new Trailer
Apple posts trailer of new Mac Pro – says shipping next season (as in this Fall)
Autodesk BIM 360 Presentations app for iPad now available
A user creates an iPad app showcasing workflows for Autodesk BIM 360 Glue and Field apps
Bluebeam updates Revu for iPad to version 2.0
Bluebeam’s latest Revu 2.0 for iPad adds solid features
Redway 3D rendering API is new for the Mac platform joining others such as Lightworks
The CAD/3D industry has another source of expertise for rendering kernel technology with GPU acceleration and and a whole lot more…and importantly this new player supports Mac OS X in addition to Windows
SIG: Hardware – Nvidia Recap on Quadro K6000
We recap NVIDIA’s announcements and focus on the Quadro K6000
Product Review: IMSI TurboCAD Mac Pro 7
Architosh reviews IMSI / Design’s latest TurboCAD Mac Pro now at version 7. The venerable TurboCAD product line is a key rival in the overall CAD market to noted heavy-weight Autodesk and is particularly strong on the Windows side. But since 2006 the company returned to the Mac platform to address an expanding overall CAD market. This latest version is powered by the same underlying technology in SolidWorks and contains photographic realistic rendering options. In this review we take a look at what is new.
Nemetschek touts that 4/6 buildings shortlisted for RIBA Stirling Prize were designed by Vectorworks firms
Vectorworks touted as dominant used technology behind RIBA Stirling Prize Finalists
Improved IFC/ArchiCAD Connection Add-On for Revit 2014 Released
GRAPHISOFT adds IFC based Revit Connection Add-on to ArchiCAD
SIG: In Brief: KeyShot and ZBrush get closer and Lightwave turns 11.6
We have some quick news from the SIGGRAPH 2013 show floor which is on Day 2 of 3 this week in Anaheim, California. We have much more SIGGRAPH news come
SIG: Maxon announces CINEMA 4D R15 at SIGGRAPH
Maxon Computer delivers new CINEMA 4D R15 at SIGGRAPH 2013
SIG: Lightwork Design unveils Iray+ and partners with Nvidia
Lightworks is showcasing its latest Iray+ technology along with other tech at SIGGRAPH this year
SIG: Khronos releases OpenGL 4.4 spec at International Computer Graphics Conference
Khronos Group advanced OpenGL specification to version 4.4 — adds Bindless Texture Extension for up to 10x improvement in performance
CAD/3D Industry Responds to Apple’s New Mac Pro
“Can’t innovate anymore, my ass.” CAD industry insiders and veterans respond to Apple’s new Mac Pro coming later this year and share their thoughts on the new machine
Sean Flaherty talks to Architosh: On BIM and Vectorworks in Asia
Sean Flaherty, CEO of Nemetschek Vectorworks Inc., recently spoke with Architosh about everything from BIM, to China to if the “Holy Grail” of modeling in architecture was achievable in BIM. In this first of several parts feature interview, Flaherty talks to Architosh about BIM and Vectorworks in Japan and China.
SIG: Pre-SIGGRAPH news: Lightworks to make major announcement
Lightworks set to make major product announcement and partnership announcement at SIGGRAPH next week
AIA: solidThinking Evolve 9.5 offers designers and architects new level of control
During the AIA time-frame solidThinking Inc. announced now one but two major product updates. We have details here and some analysis at the bottom.
AIA: Notes on Altair’s appearance at AIA and solidThinking 9.5
At AIA National in Denver Altair Corporation discussed at length its company’s presence and intentions in AEC with Architosh, including details about its collaborative work with large global AEC firms
In Brief: Apple awarded patent for multi-touch virtual CAD technology
Apple awarded patent for virtual CAD tools for multi-touch OS
ArchiCAD 17 wins TenLinks ‘Best of Show’ nominee at AIA 2013
ArchiCAD 17 awarded nod in TenLinks Best of Show at AIA 2013
mARCH Kit available for modo for architectural visualization
mARCH is new modo 701 add-on software for architectural modeling
AIA: Autodesk introduces computational modeling tool Dynamo for its BIM workflow
In this AIA Show report we discuss in depth our knowledge of Autodesk’s new Dynamo technologies with Vasari
AIA: Autodesk touts new FormIt 4.0 at AIA
Autodesk announced FormIt 4.0 at AIA Denver this year. Prior to the show Architosh got a private look at what the company was up to and where it is going.
AIA: Pictures from the Show Floor and Around the Convention – Part 3
Notes and pictures from AIA Denver in and around the convention hall
AIA: TurboSite 1.3 with PDF Field Reporting and iPhone Compatibility Now Shipping
Award-winning IMSI/Design TurboSite v1.3 now shipping from the iTunes Store
Maxon’s CINEMA 4D elevates creative process for visionary artist Clifford Ross’ unprecedented “The Austin Wall”
Clifford Ross Studios creates monumental stained glass artwork for new US Courthouse using Maxon’s acclaimed CINEMA 4D software
Pixologic announces ZBrush 4R6 for Mac and Windows
Pixologic adds several new brush modeling tools to its acclaimed 3D sculpting system
Bluebeam Talks: Why They Do AEC Collaboration Better
In this first of a small interview series, Don Jacob, Vice President of Engineering, Bluebeam Software, talks to Architosh about their flagship solution, Revu, and how Bluebeam’s solutions tackles the AEC Industry’s document and collaboration challenges.
AIA: Pictures from the Show Floor and Around the Convention – Part 2
Notes and pictures from AIA Denver in and around the conventional hall
Product In-Depth: Looking at Graphisoft ArchiCAD 17
In this feature Product In-Depth GRAPHISOFT reviews all the key details of the latest version of ArchiCAD 17 with Architosh
AIA: Pictures from the Show Floor and Around the Convention – Part 1
Notes and pictures from AIA Denver in and around the convention hall
AIA: Pre Round-Up Report from the Show Floor
We give an over-view of our upcoming 2013 AIA National reports on the coolest software and technologies we saw and learned about in Denver.
AIA: AIA TAP BIM Awards PDF Brochure Now Available to Download
AIA TAP BIM Awards Winners at AIA Denver 2013
AIA: Graphisoft Events at AIA Denver
GRAPHISOFT events for AIA Denver are lined up, read on to learn more
New BIMobject App released for ArchiCAD
GRAPHISOFT ArchiCAD gains BIMobjects App for its leading BIM solution
solidThinking intros new solidThinking Inspire 9.5
Design engineers generate dramatically lighter concepts with minimal stress using solidThinking Inspire 9.5
Nemetschek Vectorworks 2013 SP4 released
Nemetschek updates Vectorworks 2013 with Service Pack 4
formZ 7 and bonzai 3d 3.0 will be shown at 2013 AIA National Convention
New formZ 7 and bonzai 3d 3.0 to be showcased at AIA Denver next week
Is a 5 GHz iMac coming for next Christmas? AMD has the goods, Apple may bite
Will Apple be tempted to shift to AMD if a new GHz race emerges between the two main chip producers?
Notes on the New Mac Pro – Details We Now Know
We review many of the issues that remain on pro users minds as they contemplate the new Mac Pro
WWDC: Apple Intros New Mac Pro – Groundbreaking New Design
Apple has introduced brand new Mac Pros at WWDC just as expected and discussed here at Architosh and elsewhere on the Net
Apple Graphics on New Macs: Possibilities
Graphics project on new Macs apparently in the work for over a year
Will Apple Re-Invent the Mac Pro for WWDC 2013?
Macworld editors talk shop and suggest that Apple could re-invent Mac Pro for WWDC
Live Event: Introduction to new ArchiCAD 17 BIM Software
Graphisoft to host global live event featuring prestigious Moscow building and the new ArchiCAD 17 BIM software
Product Review: CadFaster Collaborate for iPad
Architosh reviews CadFaster Collaborate for iPad, the very well noted cloud-based mobile BIM solution for iOS iPad that brings unique features to multiple BIM authoring based users
Trimble’s SketchUp looking destined to enter CAD/BIM space
Trimble’s SketchUp product managing director shares with us some insight about where LayOut is headed. Straight at CAD and BIM…
Details on new Trimble SketchUp 2013 Release
Trimble’s SketchUp 2013 is now officially announced with more details about its features and plans and about its new Extension Warehouse
Promenadd HD Player for iPad brings 3ds Max Renderings to Life
DEPTH SA’s Promenadd HD Player for iPad is a free app that brings your 3ds Max renders to life with 360 degree UX
Shaderlight Training Event News
UK-based Shaderlight will be hosting upcoming training sessions online for its popular Sketchup plugin
Chaos Group’s V-Ray 1.6 for SketchUp now in Open Beta
Chaos Group has provided a massive update to V-Ray for Sketchup, announces free Open Beta program
AutoDesSys updates bonzai 3d to version 3.0
formZ software maker updates its SketchUp competitor tool, bonzai 3d to version 3.0 — adds 80 new features
e-on software releases LumenRT 4.1 Studio
e-on software advanced LumenRT Studio on version 4.1 release
Product Review: Bluebeam Revu for iPad
Architosh reviews Bluebeam Software’s Revu for iPad, one of our selected apps in our “Ultimate iPad Guide: 12 Must-Have Apps for Architect.” Having spent many weeks with the application in real architectural practice contexts we find this first major version excellent. Read our review to understand why.
Tidbits: Nemetschek Vectorworks News Items
We have select news items on all things Vectorworks, including news on Nomad
