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AutoCAD WS 1.1 update announced
Autodesk announced yesterday at Autodesk University 2010, that an update to its AutoCAD WS application is coming soon. Version 1.1 will include significant new features, including the ability to work offline (without WiFi or cellular connection) and the ability to open files from an email attachment and then upload them to an AutoCAD WS account. […]
KeyShot supported added to Autodesk products
Luxion adds support to Autodesk products at AU 2010.
Just one big problem – Notes on AutoCAD for Mac
Today is a big day for CAD on the Mac and Apple and Autodesk. Will this lead to Apple’s further involvement in architecture? The answer to that is probably still unclear.
Autodesk officially releases AutoCAD for Mac OS X
Autodesk officially announces AutoCAD for Mac – product is now available.
60-sec TV spot for AutoCAD’s return to the Mac
Autodesk has produced high-quality (TV ad) worthy 60-second long video of AutoCAD 2011 for the Mac.
Autodesk finally comes back to the Mac
Autodesk announces a native Mac OS X version of its flagship application AutoCAD, plus Autodesk WS for iOS.
Craft Animation offers Architectural Edition
Craft Animations releases CDS Architectural Edition for users of 2011 Autodesk 3ds Max and Softimage.
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.
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: 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
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.
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: 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…
Autodesk releases Smoke for Mac
Autodesk has released Smoke 2010 for Mac to the professional film community — new release runs on 64-bit Snow Leopard Mac operating system for optimal performance
Tidbits: Autodesk University, Nvidia Quadro and next Mac Pros
Mac CAD and 3D News: In Tidbits today we have news on Apple’s next Mac Pros getting exclusive use of Intel’s new six-core Xeons; we also cover a report out on the Web about Nvidia Quadros at Autodesk University and a link to a Parallels vs Fusion article
Autodesk Smoke Showcased on Mac OS X at Inter BEE
Autodesk continues to add more native Mac OS software to its roster. Company will show technology preview of Autodesk Smoke 2010 for Mac at Inter BEE in Japan
Autodesk ImageModeler 2009 no longer standalone product
Autodesk ImageModeler 2009 appears to be the end of the ride for ImageModeler customers. The company claims there are fewer than 100 clients using this software.
Autodesk continues to embrace the Mac
Autodesk expands Mac support via virtualization officially with Parallels agreement. Now Autodesk customers can get official support for running programs like AutoCAD and Revit under Parallels Desktop for Mac.
SIG: standalone Autodesk mental ray renderer for Mac
Autodesk announces Standalone 3D mental ray renderer for Autodesk 2010 product line.
SIG: Autodesk introduces Entertainment Creation Suites 2010
Autodesk introduces Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suites 2010 at Siggraph New Orleans.
SIG: Autodesk at Siggraph New Orleans
Autodesk has several events planned at Siggraph this year, in addition to the ones we listed below, and much of it is also available online for those who cannot attend the big convention in New Orleans.
Tidbits: Autodesk, Russian CAD and NavisCAD for iPhone
Mac CAD and 3D News: Tidbits today notes Autodesk’s new certification programs for many of their most popular CAD programs; plus we have a tidbit on Russian CAD and a note about NaviCAD for the iPhone.
Autodesk expands support for Mac Users
Autodesk announces support for Apple’s Boot Camp technology to enable official support of Windows-based Autodesk products.
Autodesk makes WWDC-timed announcement about Mac Products
Autodesk sends out Apple WWDC-timed press release stating commitment to Apple Mac Platform — Announces Strong Positive Reaction in Design Community to Autodesk Alias Design 2010 for Mac.
Autodesk Mudbox now available for Mac
Autodesk announces Autodesk Mudbox 2009 for Mac – New Character 3D Creation Tool Shipping to Mac Customers.
Autodesk puts out new survey on Mac version of AutoCAD
Autodesk seems more interested than ever in gauging interest in Mac users about a native version of AutoCAD.
Tidbits: IKEA planner, Solidworks-Autodesk and Filemaker news
Mac CAD and 3D News: We have a new story on IKEA’s new IKEA Planner 3D software for the consumer and home owner; plus news on FileMaker Pro 10 and the battle Royale between Autodesk and SolidWorks over the term DWG.
Autodesk making Alias line of products for Mac OS X
DEVELOP3D blog reports of Autodesk taking Alias toolset to Mac OS X platform — Credible report based on recent Autodesk comments made to Architosh in interview.
Tidbits: Autodesk, solidThinking and Vectorworks news
Mac CAD and 3D News: We have new items on Autodesk’s latest announcements concerning its 2010 BIM software portfolio, plus solidThinking news in India and Vectorworks 2009 training in New York City.
Autodesk Talks to Architosh about the Mac
Architosh expands its notes from the Autodesk announcements at this month’s Macworld Expo and Conference.
MWSF: Details on Autodesk Stitcher Unlimited 2009
Architosh had a private press briefing with Autodesk at Macworld Expo – This article provides more details, background and photos of the new Mac native Autodesk Stitcher 2009.
MWSF: Details on Autodesk Toxik 2009
Architosh had a private press briefing with Autodesk at Macworld Expo – This article provides more details, background and photos of the new Mac native Autodesk Toxik 2009.
MWSF: Details on Autodesk Mudbox 2009
Architosh had a private press briefing with Autodesk at Macworld Expo – This article provides more details, background and photos of the new Mac native Autodesk Mudbox 2009.
MWSF: Autodesk announces five new Mac products
Autodesk introduces five new native Mac OS X products for design and visualization serving creative markets.
MWSF: Autodesk Loves Apple – New Mac Ports Coming
Autodesk will make major announcements at Macworld Expo tomorrow that point to a more robust support of the Mac within their software portfolio.
Bricscad coming to Mac – smaller companies look to Apple
CAD blog reports that Bricscad coming to Mac in the next year or so, as Bricsys NV has re-written their code base for operating system portability.
Craft Animations: new free version of Craft Director Tools
Craft Animations Brings Powerful Research-based Animation Plugins to the Mass Market with new Free Versions – Works with Maya for Mac OS X
McGraw-Hill report shows demand for BIM, training
McGraw-Hill report says construction industry to take up BIM rapidly in 2009 and beyond – BIM Demand Points to Stronger Training
US Architects Increasingly Adopting Green Building
Study index shows US architects adopting Green Design – Architects cite clients as driving demand.
Autodesk offers Design Visualization Webcast Series
Autodesk announces expanded Webcast Series for Revit Architecture, AutoCAD Architecture and Visualization
Mac OS X version of Craft Director Tools now available
Craft Animations AB of Sweden releases new Craft Director Tools for Mac OS X version of Autodesk Maya
Autodesk announces 64-bit Revit Platform for BIM
Autodesk announces first 64-bit version of its Revit BIM Platform for the AEC industry – BIM tool still not available for Mac
Rumor: VectorWorks 2009 to adopt Parasolids
Nemetschek may adopt Parasolids modeling kernel, leading the way for industry leadership for a BIM application with advanced modeling. Mac CAD app may lead over industry giant Autodesk
Swedish AutoCAD developer unhappy: Develops Alternative
Henrik Vallgren and I have had long email discussions in the past about Autodesk. He has informed me several times about the history of the company and many of its practices that are not always flattering.
StreamCAD beta available for Mac
Swedish developer Streamspace launches new StreamCAD beta for Mac and Windows. New cross-platform CAD application aims to provide AutoCAD alternative, designed and created by longtime AutoCAD third-party developer.
Siggraph Highlights for Mac Users – Part 3
Architosh’s continuing coverage of Siggraph 2008 news continues with this report as we look at additional highlights and note some new Mac software for 3D that is new to the community.
Siggraph Highlights for Mac Users – Part 2
Architosh will be covering all the latest Siggraph 2008 news this week but in this first of two parts we will highlight some notable announcements for Mac 3D professionals.
In-Brief: Mac 3D News – Bunkspeed, Autodesk and e-on Software
Mac CAD/3D News on Bunkspeed at Siggraph, Autodesk’s new Mudbox, and e-on Software
Autodesk SketchBook Pro 2009 Now Available
The Alias software tool gets update in the hands of Autodesk – Mac Universal stylist tool gets numerous feature improvements
CAD Society 2008 Awards: Yares, Bass and Riddle win honors for their achievements in the field of computer-aided design (CAD)
Autodesk CEO Carl Bass wins CAD Society Leadership Award, Evan Yares wins CAD Society’s Joe Greco Community Award, and Mike Riddle wins CAD Society Lifetime Achievement Award
Adobe to ship Acrobat 9 for Mac soon – new 3D CAD conversion technology to be built-in to Professional Version
The ability to convert 3D files from Autodesk’s AutoCAD and other similar programs to native PDF format will be available in the Professional version of Acrobat
Autodesk Earns Technical Academy Award for Maya Fluid Effects Technology
Technical Oscar Award Given to Autodesk for Maya Fluid Effects Technology by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Autodesk SketchBook Pro Update – to be shown at Macworld Expo
Believed to be dormant but now coming back, Autodesk SketchBook Pro version 3 will be shown at Macworld Expo
Commentary: Apple now Rich – Should it Buy Autodesk?
Well…technically this is just a cash thing. But even by that measure that is an impressive feat for a company that was struggling for its very life just 11 years ago. With its recent record quarterly profits Apple now has more than $25.5 billion in cash, more than Microsoft.