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SimLab Soft announces release of SimLab Composer 2015 for Mac and Windows
SimLab Soft introduces SimLab Composer 2015 for Mac and Windows – 3D visualization, automation and exporting software workbenches for Mac OS X and Windows
Tidbits: GRAPHISOFT, Greyscalegorilla and SIGGRAPH news
Mac and iOS CAD / 3D News: We have tidbits on Cadimage winning the ArchiCAD Distributor of the Year award in Hungary, as well as news on Greyscalegorilla’s upcoming Signal product plus it’s time to register for SIGGRAPH 2014
3Dconnexion SpaceMouse Wireless Wins iF Design Award 2014
SpaceMouse by 3Dconnexion stands apart from more than 3,200 products due to superior design quality and usability
The new Mac Pro – A Buyer’s Guide Through the Best Test Results
This guide-oriented feature article explores the details surrounding the new Mac Pro and its performance benchmarking found throughout the web, with summary reference to particular industries and their common applications
Lenovo’s new ThinkVision 28 inch monitors make good Mac Pro mates
Lenovo introduces new 28 inch 4K and non-4K displays suitable for CAD/CAM and DCC — perfect for that Mac Pro
3D Systems acquires Xerox’s Solid Ink Engineering and Development Teams
Xerox’s solid-ink engineering technology and teams acquired by 3D Systems in all cash deal
Lagoa and GrabCAD partner to bring integrated Lagoa rendering to GrabCAD
GrabCAD and Lagoa–two cloud-based innovators in the world of CAD and 3D–have partnered to deliver advanced Lagoa-powered rendering directly within GrabCAD
InBrief: Tech Soft 3D releases HOOPS Exchange 7 and Publish 7
A new server licensing option enables Re-Use of CAD data and 3D PDF publishing in cloud-based applications and services
Autodesk announces AutoCAD 360 — first professional app optimized for new iPad Air and iPad mini
Autodesk updates AutoCAD 360 for brand new Apple iPad Air and iPad mini
Tech Soft 3D ships HOOPS Visualize v20
Tech Soft 3D releases HOOPS Visualize v20 — 3D Software Toolkit for Application Developers
Write a 3D Software Engine from Scratch
Ever wondered what was involved in making a drawing or CAD program draw a basic line between two points?
Autodesk updates AutoCAD 360 Mobile to version 2.1
AutoCAD 360 Mobile gets better with version 2.1 update
Tech Soft 3D announces new Product Suite for Desktop, Mobile and Web
HOOPS Developer expands with new technologies leveraging mobile platforms like Apple iPad and the emergence of WebGL
3Dconnexion releases world’s first wireless 3D mouse for CAD
World’s first 3D wireless mouse in on the loose!
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
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
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…
Autodesk renames AutoCAD WS to AutoCAD 360 Pro Mobile
Autodesk advances AutoCAD WS, changes name to AutoCAD 360 and offers multiple app plans plus web beta for AutoCAD as SaaS
80 percent of college students in CAD-based majors prefer Mac, says Autodesk
In a stunning reversal of fortunes compared to just a few years ago, Autodesk is now reporting that 80 plus percent of college students in CAD-based majors, such as architecture, engineering and industrial design, prefer Mac.
Ultimate iPad Guide: 12 Must-Have Apps for Architects
Architosh wraps up its final list in our ambitious series, Ultimate iPad Guide: Apps for Architects. This is an “elite group” of 12 apps every generalist architect should own.
BIM/CAD Formats per App: An iPad Guide
This feature report lists BIM/CAD file formats and which apps associate themselves with each format or vice versa. This is a good shortcut guide to finding the apps you will need.
Despite the Samsung vs Apple Hype Facts Say Different: Apple Leads
When it comes to the second larger industry in the world–the building and construction industry–the facts about mobile platforms tell quite a different story about Samsung (Android) vs Apple’s iOS
IMSI/Design Releases TurboSite 1.2
IMSI updates TurboSite to version 1.2 adds in video chat and more
Ultimate iPad Guide: Apps for Architects 2.0 (Wave 1)
Architosh has completed the first wave (Wave 1) of one of its most ambitious special article projects with the 2.0 update to the Ultimate iPad Guide: Apps for Architects. We kick off Wave 1 with the culmination of a special three article interview series on iOS developers in this market segment and a brief description of our updates inside the Ultimate iPad Guide: Apps for Architects 2.0
Graphisoft upgrades BIMx – new Real-Time Cutaway feature
Graphisoft adds substantial new features to its mobile BIM app, BIMx
Interview: CadFaster of Finland talks to Architosh about BIM and Mobility
In this special feature interview, Tuomas Holma, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at CadFaster of Finland, talks to us about their company’s innovative cloud and mobile software products for CAD industries. We cover the company’s positioning, product history, Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Apple’s iPad among other things. And not to be forgotten, we ask about CadFaster Collaborate coming to the Mac.
LightWave 3D Group unveils Architectural Design Bundle
One of the world’s leading 3D visualization packages favored among broadcast and film studios has entered the targeted market for Architectural Visualization
Sensopia’s innovative iPad app MagicPlan turns 3.0
With more than 3.5 million donwloads, MagicPlan has turned heads. Now in version 3.0 it has even more cool features
Leading European CAD developer says iPad most exciting platform in AEC industry
A leading European CAD software developer believes firmly in the innovation of Apple’s iOS-based iPad
CadFaster intros MyCadbox for model viewing on iPad and desktop
CadFaster strikes again with another cloud-based CAD viewing solution designed to make CAD collaboration, well, faster! This one is aimed at the MCAD market.
Maker of RealCADD updates iPocket Draw to version 1.92
RealCADD maker has iPocket Draw at version 1.92
IMSI to deliver software developer kit for TurboViewer iOS line
IMSI to release TurboApps SDK for CAD developers interested in mobile development
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 announces TurboViewer Pro for iPad and iPhone
TurboViewer Pro arrives from IMSI/Design — professional version adds many powerful features and has no advertising
Dassault Systèmes’ DraftSight Supersedes One Million Downloads
Since the launch of the no-cost 2D CAD product by Dassault Systemes, DraftSight, users have been drawn from all over the world and all fields, to utilize the possibilities of CAD
Autodesk Has a New Cat to Let Out of the Bag: AutoCAD WS APIs
One of the biggest requests Autodesk has received over the last few months has been to open APIs for developers. The CAD giant responds. Read on
In-Depth: IMSI TurboViewer for iPad
In this Product In-Depth we take a more detailed look and review IMSI’s executive plans for addressing the iOS market, bringing decades of CAD programming experience to the mobile market for CAD-based field professionals
Stalwart CAD developer IMSI offers first 3D DWG viewer for iPad
IMSI hits it big with super quick 2D/3D DWG File Viewer for iPad
Secret new BIM tool in the works – multi everything
We have a few details on the next BIM tool underwraps…just a few!
iPad 2: Impact on enterprise, engineering and CAD
iPad 2 stands to continue its dominance and transform opportunities in enterprise, engineering and CAD. Who wins, how and why? We asked Charles Edge to help us clarify the issues.
AutoCAD WS update adds new features
Autodesk updated AutoCAD WS with several new features, including the ability to create blocks directly in shared AutoCAD WS drawings.
TotalCAD becomes Graphisoft reseller in South Africa
Graphisoft establishes new exclusive distributor in South Africa for its ArchiCAD BIM software.
Vectorworks 2011 Released – New Cinema 4D Engine
Nemetschek Vectorworks Inc. announces next big release with Vectorworks 2011 product lineup.
Vectorworks makers change company name
Nemetschek North America changes name to reflect global identity – Company now known as Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc.
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!
Nemetschek offers Ten Tricks Webinars Again
Nemetschek offers Top Ten Tricks Series Webcasts Again – Showcases Top features in Vectorworks 2010 series products.
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.
ARES CAD coming to Mac in 2010
ARES CAD for Mac coming later this year promises another option for CAD for Mac users.
Rumor: Solidworks on Mac OS X
There have long been rumors about Solidworks coming out on the Mac, but Solidworks Corporation has consistently denied them. In fact the company has spoken to us directly about the issue and denied that they were even interested in the Mac.
FileGenius – new cloud computing for architects
Applied Answers, Inc., has announced FileGenius cloud computing solution for architects.
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
Event: Vectorworks – BIM In Perspective
Nemetschek North America will be hosting an event titled BIM In Perspective, by Wes Gardner, AIA — The BIM event focuses on the big-picture behind the transformation of the architectural industry to a BIM workflow
Vectorworks 2010 available for Japan
Nemetschek NA and A&A Co. of Japan release Japanese version of Vectorworks 2010 product line in Japan
Apple’s 3D Head-Tracking and BIM – Looks Promising
Apple’s recent patent involving 3D Head-Tracking technology has lit up the blogosphere. In this report we talk about a video posted on Houston Neal’s blog site which demonstrates how this 3D Head-Tracking technology could function within BIM and 3D software
VMware Fusion 3 announced, will push CAD further
VMware heats up the competition with the announcement of VMware Fusion 3 to ship later in October. The latest release offers numerous performance improvements including a new engine and 64-bit support on Snow Leopard.
Nemetschek details release of Vectorworks 2010
Nemetschek North America detailed the upcoming Vectorworks 2010 to the press yesterday in a virtual invite-only event. A new Unified View technology brings the program into the realm of being fully 3D.
DesignWorld: 50 Years of CAD by Evan Yares
Veteran CAD industry leader, visionary and writer Evan Yares tells the story of SketchPad