Posts by Anthony Frausto-Robledo, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, Author at Architosh - Page 30 of 39
Akos Pfemeter of GRAPHISOFT Talks to Architosh about Open BIM
Akos Pfemeter of GRAPHISOFT Headquarters in Hungary talks to Architosh about the recent OPEN BIM announcements and what it means for this group to promote a true industry open set of standards for BIM workflows and technical requirements
Autodesk announces AutoCAD 2013 for Mac and Windows
For the first time Autodesk has released a major new version of AutoCAD for the Mac and Windows platforms simultaneously, further signaling its commitment to Apple’s surging platform
ZBrush 4 Release 3 for Mac and Windows
Pixologic’s ZBrush 4 Release 3 has several new big features including NoiseMaker plugin and FiberMesh capabilities
Tidbits: 3Dconnexion and Vectorworks Design Challenges
Mac CAD and 3D News: We have tidbits on design competitions from 3Dconnexion and Nemetschek Vectorworks. Start your creative engines!
Vectorworks Cloud Services: Architosh has the story!
Dr. Biplab Sarkar, chief technology officer of Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc., talks to Architosh about its upcoming “cloud services” strategy.
Vectorworks 2012 gets Third Service Pack
Nemetschek Vectorworks announces Third Service Pack for Vectorworks 2012 product line
Graphisoft partners with leading Madrid Architecture School
Graphisoft has announced that the School of Architecture of Madrid (ETSAM) will install more than 400 ArchiCAD 15 licenses
Graphisoft North America releases ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2012
Graphisoft releases ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2012 — BIM for the smaller practice
Open BIM stakeholders establish global program to promote Open BIM standards
Open BIM movement moves forward with coordinated global efforts
Vectorworks Landmark Tutorial Manual 3rd Edition now out
Jonathan PIckup’s Third Edition for Vectorworks Landmark users is now out
Luxology ships CAD Loaders for modo 601
New CAD Loaders offer more capabilities for modo 601 users
Luxology introduces modo 601
Luxology introduces modo 601 – the most significant update in the product’s history
Apple preparing 3D Interface for future OSs
Apple will likely introduce 3D UI in future OSs based on recent patent discoveries
jaja will be first Pressure Sensitive Pen for iPad
jaja is a new pressure sensitive pen for iPad and other touch-based devices
Blender 2.62 out and packs new features
Blender got updated to 2.62 this month. Great new features…
MoI 3D 2.5 Beta for Mac now released
Young MCAD-oriented 3D modeling application now out in beta for Mac
Feature Interview: Architosh talks to DAZ 3D
She’s beautiful, isn’t she? She’s Genesis. Based on years of software research and development, Victoria 5 and the Genesis platform offers 3D artists unlimited creative possibilities. And this month DAZ 3D is giving away its crown jewel 3D character illustration and animation software for free. This feature interview explains why. (Illustration by Yanek, courtesy of DAZ 3D)
Tidbits: TurboViewer, SketchUp and Autodesk news
Mac CAD and 3D News: We have tidbits on new SketchUp plugins for animation, TurboViewer for Android mobile devices and a Technology Preview version of Autodesk 123D Make for Web browsers
Graphisoft releases “white paper” on BIM Transition
Graphisoft releases BIM White-Paper
Preview: Autodesk talks to Architosh about Inventor Fusion
Autodesk has been competing with the “Big Boys” of MCAD for several years now with its Autodesk Inventor line of software. When it comes to the big leagues of mechanical CAD, platforms have been limited for years to Windows primarily and UNIX. Now the company is touting its upcoming Inventor Fusion for Mac, signaling a change in generation expectations.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
Implementing BIM in Practice: LearnVirtual event
Fundamental BIM Implementation Courses offered by LearnVirtual