Posts by Anthony Frausto-Robledo, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, Author at Architosh - Page 36 of 41
AIA: Rhiknowbot for Rhino
Rhiknowbot is one of the coolest third-party plugins for Rhino around and it specifically addresses the architecture market. In this report we take a look at where generative design is getting very specific to the architecture market with Rhiknowbot.
AIA: Rhino for the iPad and iPhone
At AIA Miami one of the highlights for the show was seeing and playing with McNeel’s iRhino 3D. This application for the iPad shows what is possible for 3D on the popular new device and there is plenty to like in this very early version.
In-Depth: Autodesk talks to Architosh about Project Butterfly
In this In-Depth feature Tal Weiss, Director of Autodesk’s AutoCAD Israel research and development group and co-founder of VisualTao, talks to Architosh’s editor about Autodesk’s Project Butterfly. Weiss details the many features of this first Web-based CAD application from US-based Autodesk.
AIA: StudioGPU previews MachStudio Core for Rhino
AIA Show Report: In this report we start by taking a look at a new third-party Rhino developer and its new MachStudio Core for Rhino rendering application.
Tidbits: Notes on ArchiCAD 14 and AIA Miami
Mac CAD and 3D News: ArchiCAD 14 is out of the gate and our AIA Miami reports are coming this week.
Nemetschek offers CE Week in June
Nemetschek North America is offering CE week in June.
solidThinking signs on Holland Engineering
solidThinking, Inc. expands global footprint in design/styling markets with new VAR agreement in Europe with Holland Engineering Consultants (HEC).
AutoDesSys bonzai 3D webinar in June
AutoDesSys will be hosting a free webinar on the popular bonzai 3D modeling program. Learn why bonzai 3D is fast-becoming a premier modeling tool choice in all disciplines.
In-Depth with ArchiCAD 14 – Graphisoft talks to Architosh
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 ArchiCAD 14’s new features, particularly its new IFC model collaboration work flows. In this article we get into some of the details of Graphisoft’s latest BIM technology.
AutoCAD Sledgehammer for Mac in the wild
Autodesk appears serious about releasing AutoCAD for Mac. The rumors have spilled over to screenshots. But we think its more than rumors and screen shots this time.
Tidbits: Hazard Manager for iPad, other iPad news
Apple iPad Tidbits: We have news of some interesting iPad applications. Take a look!
In-Depth: Looking at AEC Software-FastTrack Schedule 10
In this In-Depth feature article Architosh talks to Ryan Kish, Vice President of Marketing for AEC Software, about the brand new FastTrack Schedule 10. The latest release advances an already industry-leading cross-platform project scheduling software with innovative new capabilities and best-in-class graphics and presentation capabilities.
Google buys 3D interface technology
Google buys 3D interface technology from BumpTop Technologies–rumors suggest Android could go 3D to take on the Apple iPad with future Android-driven tablet computers.
Tidbits: AutoDesSys, Nvidia, T-Splines News
Mac CAD and 3D News: We have tidbits on AutoDesSys at AIA National with Bonzai 3D and formZ items to show, new OpenClip; Nvidia CUDA and PhysX news with Softimage; plus T-Splines news
Best Pavilion at Shanghai World Expo designed in ArchiCAD
ArchiCAD powers innovative pavilion designs for Norway, Finland, Iceland, Hungary and Russia at Shanghai World Expo 2010
Octane Render for Mac OS X released
New Zealand-based Refractive Software releases new Octane Render for Mac, Windows and Linux. New CUDA-based GPU Ray Tracer accelerates photo-realistic rendering 10 fold over CPU based renderers.
AutoDesSys announces OpenClip for bonzai 3D
AutoDesSys introduces OpenClip technology plugin for PowerCADD 8 users who work with formZ or bonzai 3D
Vue 8.5 xStream and Infinite Details
e-on Software releases details on upcoming Vue 8.5 xStream and Infinite digital nature creating suites
New Renderworks Tutorials Available
Nemetschek adds Remarkable Renderworks to its self-guided Tutorial Series
Autodesk releases Homestyler beta design app
Autodesk launches easy-to-use, free online home design software as a service (SaaS)
Mac native AutoCAD 2011 sighted in beta SDK
Autodesk AutoCAD 2011 Mac beta build could be in the works. Code snippets from SDK for ObjectARX seem to indicate evidence of Mac port says AutoCAD blog site.
Tidbits: Vectorworks, Luxion and Craft Studios
Mac CAD and 3D News: In tidbits today we have news of a key Vectorworks Service Pack for VW 2010; Luxion reseller news for KeyShot in European markets and Craft Animation news regarding their plugins for leading 3D product suites from Autodesk.
AutoDesSys bonzai 3D Webinar announced
formZ maker AutoDesSys to host key webinar on bonzai 3D.
Maxon announces acquisition of Py4D
Maxon Computer acquires Python solutions maker Py4D from Tuningchannel. Key programmer Sebastian Rath to continue to manage Python connection to CINEMA 4D.
Vectorworks training course: Boston
Vectorworks training course in Boston in May. Introduces “best practices” into individual workflow.
Tidbits: ArchiCAD and Vectorworks BIM events
Mac CAD and 3D News: We have event news for both ArchiCAD and Vectorworks Architect.
Nemetschek IPD/BIM white paper now available
Nemetschek North America releases white paper on BIM/IPD.
Released: first BIM application for iPhone & iPad
First BIM related app for the Apple iPhone is out the door and the promises for the iPad are even stronger.
ArchiCAD powers Hungarian Pavilion at 2010 Shanghai World Expo
Hungarian Pavilion for 2010 Shanghai World Expo was designed using ArchiCAD. Innovative design uses Gomboc influence.
Caedium brings CAE to Mac
CAE for Mac gains another tool with Caedium 2.1 for Mac OS X. Runs on Snow Leopard and Leopard and functions identically to Windows and Linux versions.
Tidbits: ArchiCAD, Vectorworks and other news
Tidbits: Mac CAD and 3D News: We have tidbits on an excellent example of what is possible in ArchiCAD 13 with the latest ArchitectsJURY competition, plus some exciting Vectorworks news and two interesting Onuma BIMStorm events to register to online.
AutoDesSys releases formZ 6.7
AutoDesSys has updated formZ to version 6.7 – new AutoCAD 2010 support and updated ACIS kernel by Spatial Corporation.
Autodesk Maya 2011 announced – Mac now 64 bit
Autodesk intros Maya 2011 at GDC Event – New 64-bit Mac support plus upgraded FBX utilities and upgraded integration with Final Cut Pro.
Tidbits: Spatial, Unity and DAZ news
Mac CAD and 3D News: In today’s tidbits we have some interesting news about DAZ’s merger with Gizmoz and their focus on 3D avatars, plus good news on Unity 3 and Spatial’s improving partner programs.
Architosh ships 2010 BIM Survey Participants Report
Architosh ships the 2010 BIM Survey Participants Report.
Architosh BIM Survey Reports TOCs
Architosh has announced its 2010 BIM Survey Reports. This article details the table of contents of all three versions of the reports.
Architosh announces 2010 BIM Survey Report
Architosh has published its first indepth industry report on BIM, based on the survey of 410 qualified architects and firms
Core technology behind Bunkspeed SHOT runs on Mac
Bunkspeed’s core technology for its new and upcoming Bunkspeed SHOT runs on the Mac. The company says the Mac version will follow the initial release of SHOT. Behind the new SHOT is the new iray technology by Germany’s mental images.
SolidWorks clarifies future direction with respect to Mac
SolidWorks’ Fielder Hiss clarifies his company’s plans and statements regarding a native version of SolidWorks for the Mac.
Luxion introduces KeyShot rendering solution
Luxion introduces next evolution with KeyShot – advanced real-time interactive ray-tracing program.
Confusion on SolidWorks on Mac
Once again there is confusion over SolidWorks on the Mac following a report on what was said to another journalist by a SolidWorks employee.
Native Mac version of SolidWorks underway
SolidWorks Corporation is indeed working on a native Mac version of their namesake flagship software. The MCAD giant’s software has been the second most popular Windows CAD software requested for the Mac behind AutoCAD according to Architosh Readers.
Maxon introduces new CINEBENCH R.11.5
Maxon has updated CINEMBENCH to Release 11.5 — latest benchmarking suite offers updated support for the latest hardware standards and the ability to handle up to 64 processor threads.
New ToshLetter arrives March 3: get it now!
Architosh will be releasing a new ToshLetter on March 3, 2010. The popular newsletter is focused on executive-class discussion about pertinent issues in the Mac CAD and 3D industries and each issue generally resolves around a major topic. This upcoming issue centers on BIM and architecture.
ARES CAD coming to Mac in 2010
ARES CAD for Mac coming later this year promises another option for CAD for Mac users.
Event: Impact of Structural BIM on Design
Nemetschek Scia is landing on the beaches of America. The European leader in structural BIM software will be hosting a series of events in major cities on the East Coast, including New York, Boston and Atlanta.
AIA Board of Directors approves Statement on Interoperability
The AIA Board of Directors approve a statement on BIM/CAD Interoperability. New policy statement directs member architects to care about the development of open standards and waste due to incompatibility.
Bunkspeed moves on with iray technology
Bunkspeed has found a replacement rendering future with mental images’ iray technology. The company has announced its new and upcoming Bunkspeed SHOT.
AutoDesSys ships bonzai 3D 2.0 and RenderZone Plugin
AutoDesSys has officially announced bonzai 3D version 2.0 — product now available.
FileGenius – new cloud computing for architects
Applied Answers, Inc., has announced FileGenius cloud computing solution for architects.
ArchiCAD 13 Swiss version released
Nemetschek AG subsidiary Graphisoft Inc. has released the Swiss (German language) version of its ArchiCAD 13 BIM product.
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
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.
Cartographica – New Mac GIS product
New Cocoa-native Mac-based GIS program Cartographica now at version 1.1
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
The Mis-Information of BIM
The Mis-Information of BIM is doing more damage than good and it will not help the adoption of BIM along if it actually contradicts the logic that many AEC professionals will immediately put to the questions of BIM adoption.