Tuesday, December 25, 2012

ASCON C3D Kernel Available for Linux

ASCON Group announces that it has developed a version of its C3D modeling kernel for the Linux operating system.
 
About C3D for Linux

C3D Beta for Linux is available for beta testing now. To receive a copy, contact ASCON at c3D@ascon.ru with “Linux” in subject line of the message.

Saturday, December 15, 2012

ZWCAD+ 2012 SP1 Released

The ZWCAD+ 2012 SP1 includes over 400 detailed improvements and 20+ newly added features. SmartPeek is one of the very efficient tools newly added to ZWCAD+. The other features includes:
  • Multileader and Mleader style for annotation and dimension
  • MVSETUP for setting up one or more viewports in layout
  • OVERKILL to clean up overlapping geometry
  • DELDUPL to delete Duplicate Lines, Circles and Arcs
  • LOCKUP & UNLOCK to lock and unlock drawing with password
  • ALIASEDIT for command aliases editing
  • And more
To know more about ZWCAD+ 2012 SP1, click here.

Sunday, December 9, 2012

Bongo 2.0 Beta 14 Animation Plug-in for Rhino 4, 5 Available

The new build of Bongo 2.0 features:
  • Work with longer animations using the improved timeline
  • Improved tweening controls with curve editing
  • Create multiple animations per file
  • Animate hundreds more parameters including materials, environments and textures using the powerful new keyframe editor
  • Quickly set up architectural animations using the named view animation wizard
  • Object morphing
  • Layer animation
  • Sun study animations
  • New video texture
  • Support for new video formats
  • Create complex and powerful mechanical systems and solve them using the new Inverse Kinematics engine
  • Expression editor
  • New powerful 64-bit version for Rhino 5.0
For more information and to download Bongo 2.0 Beta 14, click here.

Project Falcon for Inventor Available

Presently Project Falcon is available as follows:
  • Project Falcon for Inventor (add-in that runs inside Inventor Professional 2013)
  • Project Falcon standalone (installs on Windows and Mac and requires no CAD software)

Availability:

  • The Project Falcon for Inventor technology preview will operate until August 30, 2013.
  • The Project Falcon standalone technology preview will operate until March 15, 2013.
For more information and to download Project Falcon, click here.

2D to 3D Tool for Inventor 2013 64-bit Available

This free* technology preview allows you to quickly create 3D models of 2D-designed parts with an add-in utility for Autodesk Inventor software. Activated as part of file import, the 2D to 3D Tool automatically transforms drawing views into orthogonal sketches, significantly streamlining the preparation of 2D views for 3D uses.

For more information and to download**, click here.

Note!  

*Free technology previews are subject to the terms and conditions of the end-user license and services agreement that accompanies download of the software. 
**To download, Autodesk log In ID requires.

SiTex Graphics Releases RhinoAir v5.0 Plug-in for Rhino

SiTex Graphics has released version 5.0 of the RhinoAir plug-in for Rhino, as a companion to Air release 12.

New features in RhinoAir 5.0 includes:
  • 64-bit rendering
  • Ray tracing for camera rays
  • Faster, smoother global illumination
  • Ocean shaders
  • Interactive environment changes
  • Faster occlusion in IPR
  • Message log in the Air Show framebuffer
For more information about RhinoAir 5.0, click here.

To download, click here.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Swegon MagiCAD Plug-in for AutoCAD, Revit Available

The new Swegon MagiCAD plugin combines three Swegon plugins in one package: ProUnit, ProSelect and SwegonCASA.

The Swegon MagiCAD plugin allows direct data transfer between Swegon’s calculation programs and your MagiCAD project. The Swegon MagiCAD plugin for AutoCAD and Revit includes ProUnit and ProSelect. The Swegon MagiCAD plugin for AutoCAD also includes SwegonCasa.


ProUnit is a web-based program for calculating and selecting Swegon's air handling units. A new feature of the Swegon MagiCAD plugin allows you to start ProUnit from it, select a unit and bring it into MagiCAD. It is no longer just for exporting a saved unit.

 

ProSelect is a web-based application for calculating cooling and heating data for Swegon’s waterborne climate units.
 
 
SwegonCASA is a web-based program for selecting Swegon’s CASA home ventilation units.
 
To download the Swegon MagiCAD plugin, click here (enter Swegon in search field and select the appropriate plugin).

MagiCAD Localizes Website for France

MagiCAD localizes website for their French speaking customers as www.magicad.com/fr

(click to see the MagiCAD French portal)

Brazil 2.0 for Rhino SR3 Beta 1 Available

Service Release 3 Beta 1 features:
  • Improvements to BAM transparency/opacity viewport simulation
  • Allow > 100% connection values for textures
  • Thin translucency texture
  • Per object analytic displacement
  • Per material analytic displacement
  • Cellular texture
  • Rhino 5.0 panel based settings UI
  • Saved preset files are now displayed in the presets manager
For more information and to download SR3 Beta 1, click here.

madCAM 5 Beta for Rhino 5 Available

madCAM is a plug-in that runs inside Rhino3D. The new improvements in the beta includes:
  • Works with Rhino 5 (64-bit) and (32-bit) for Windows
  • New level with 16 new functions for simultaneous 5-axis milling
  • New interface with dynamic visualization of the cutter and tool holder when picking curves
  • New adaptable machine setup and save to file option
  • Machines can contain tool library, postprocessor, external dll for kinematics and simulation etc
  • Predefined machines can be selected with one click from a dropdown list
  • Commands with settings can be executed from the Rhino command line
  • For high end users and beginners
To download madCAM 5.0 beta for Windows, click here.

Note! *madCAM 5.0 requires Rhino 5.0.

Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 Product Update 6 Available

Product Update 6 for Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 includes fixes for issues with stability and performance based on customer feedback.

For more information, click here.

ESI Releases Virtual Performance Solution 2012

ESI announces the release of Virtual Performance Solution (VPS) Version 2012. Virtual Performance Solution enables you to virtually assess and optimize the overall performance of a future product at a very early stage of the design process. It cuts product development costs and time-to-market by reducing the number of physical prototypes, and by significantly improving the whole design process efficiency throughout the supply chain.

New improvements in VPS 2012 includes:
  • Modeling of non-linear phenomena for Strength and Durability;
  • Modeling of highly damped components for Noise, Vibration & Harshness (NVH);
  • Accuracy of airbag deployment for Safety;
  • Handling of assembly pre-loads for all domains.
(Dynamic stresses in a suspension component. Detail from a virtual prototype of a full vehicle)

For more information on Virtual Performance Solution, visit Virtual Performance Solution.

Monday, November 26, 2012

Dassault Announces V6 Release 2013x of 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

Dassault Systems Version 6 Release 2013x of 3DEXPERIENCE Platform delivers enhancements for Social and Collaborative, Information Intelligence, Content and Simulation, as well as 3D Modeling apps. Dassault Systems 3DEXPERIENCE Platform includes CATIA, SIMULIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, 3DVIA & EXALEAD.


V6 Release 2013x includes:
  • Availability of Simulation Lifecycle Management (SLM) application
  • Improved access to Big Data
  • New composite materials design capabilities
  • Secure access to Supplier Exchange Workspaces
  • Support for STEP AP242 standard
This release also covers a strong set of industry solutions enhancements for consumer packaged goods, energy, aerospace and defense, transportation and mobility, marine and offshore, and high tech.

For a detailed listing of new enhancements in V6 Release 2013x, visit www.3ds.com/products/v6/latest-release.

Sunday, November 25, 2012

ZWSOFT ZW3D 2012 SP2 Available in 5 Languages

This new service pack from ZWSOFT is available to many users in their local languages. The available languages are English, French, Korean, Italian and Portuguese. There will be more languages localized soon including Czech, German, Japanese, Polish, Russian, Spanish and Turkish.

For more information or to download ZW3D 2012 SP2 visit: http://www.zwsoft.com/zw3d2012sp2/index.html.

Friday, November 23, 2012

Luxion KeyShot Available with PTC Creo 2.0 Academic Edition

Luxion KeyShot 3 and PTC Creo bundle comes with the full versions of both products - PTC Creo with all apps and extensions, including PTC Creo Parametric and PTC Creo Direct, and KeyShot 3 with Animation and KeyShotVR. The license is a 1-year term license with no software expiration.



Pricing and Availability

The KeyShot 3 and PTC Creo 2.0 Academic Edition is available immediately in the PTC Web Store for $294.99 per license. Additionally, Luxion offers a special program for students, teachers and schools to adopt KeyShot as part of their curriculum. With options for full-featured single user license or floating license Lab packs, students and schools can be up and running with KeyShot in minutes on Mac or PC. For pricing and more information, visit http://keyshot.com/buy/education/.

Free Solid Edge High School Edition Available

As a part of its ongoing investment in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education, Siemens PLM Software announces free High School Edition of its Solid Edge software for 3D computer-aided design (CAD) that is now available for educators in all secondary schools throughout the world.

The software is being made available to teachers and instructors in an effort to expose students to the same engineering and product design tools used by manufacturers worldwide, and encourage them to pursue STEM careers, thus helping address the global skills shortage in engineering and related fields.

The High School Edition of Solid Edge builds on the success of the Student Edition, which gives free access to all full- or part-time students throughout the world at any academic level. The High School Edition now gives teachers and instructors access to Solid Edge for use in both the classroom and in extra-curricular projects. By providing both educators and students with the latest 3D CAD technology that is easy-to-learn and use, Siemens aims to help educators increase student interest in STEM. And by offering these academic editions of Solid Edge at no cost, Siemens is helping to address the persistent tightening of school budgets.

The High School Edition of Solid Edge contains Siemens PLM Software’s unique synchronous technology, which combines the speed and flexibility of direct modeling with the precise control of dimension-driven design. Schools will have access to the full function modules of Solid Edge drafting, sheet metal, surfacing and advanced assembly design.

Educators can download a free 12-month academic site license at www.siemens.com/plm/solid-edge-highschool. The 12 month, free license can be renewed on an annual basis.

Thursday, November 22, 2012

ZW3D Design Challenge - Holiday Edition on GrabCAD.com, Last 8 Days!

ZWSOFT announces a holiday design challenge on GrabCAD.com. Participants will use ZW3D CAD/CAM software to design Christmas gifts. The contest takes place from November 1st to 30th. Winner to get $700 + 3D print + 3Dconnexion SpacePilot Pro 3D Mouse, in prize.


GRAITEC Releases Advance Steel 2012 Service Pack 2

GRAITEC Advance Steel 2012 Service Pack 2 has a set of enhancements and provides the following advantages to users:
  • International catalogs additions: Advance Steel libraries have been extended for profiles such as Zed and C Australian sections.
  • More efficient modifications: The user can now modify all anchors in fewer clicks using the multi-edit function which now also works with anchors.
  • Detailing of complex beams: Polybeams (such as beams created from polylines) can be automatically detailed with an unfold representation and the correct display of holes and bolts which are part of them.
  • BOM on drawing enhancements: Service Pack 2 provides more choices to define the BOM on drawing template with new options such as creating formulas with divisions ("/").
  • GRAITEC Advance manager: The tool which helps users to control all global settings and have a direct access to the databases of the software has been enhanced concerning the table editor.
  • General reliability: performance and stability updates.
Users can download Service Pack 2 from GRAITEC Advantage web site at www.graitec.com/advantage.

ESI Opens Office in Yekaterinburg, Russia

ESI Group, pioneer and world-leading solution provider in virtual prototyping for manufacturing industries, announces the opening of an office in Yekaterinburg, Russia.


ESI’s new address in Russia:

Mecas ESI,
Vainera str. 51b, 3rd floor, 620014,
Yekaterinburg,
Russian Federation

Registration Opens for Technology Course on Verification, Validation and Model Updating

Dynamic Design Solutions opens registrations for the 3-days technology course on Verification, Validation and Updating of Finite Element (FE) Models for Structural Analysis, which will take place on March 20-22, 2013 in Leuven, Belgium.

This course is suitable for anyone interested in learning the state-of-the-art in finite element model validation and updating. Participants typically have a background in CAE, engineering quality assurance, structural dynamics, modal testing, noise and vibration troubleshooting. The methods shown can be applied to a wide range of industrial applications.

The fee for this 3-day course is 950 euro per person and will be charged by invoice. This fee includes value added tax* (21 %), course materials, lunches and refreshments.

For more information and registration click here.

Note: All presentations will be in English.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Nemetschek Releases Vectorworks 2013 Spanish, Portuguese Versions

Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc., a provider of CAD and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software solutions, is pleased to announce the release of the Spanish-language version of the Vectorworks 2013 line of design software, including: Vectorworks Designer, Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Fundamentals and Renderworks. Nemetschek also released Vectorworks 2013 line of products Portuguese version in Brazil on November 13.

The Spanish-language version will be available throughout the Americas, the Caribbean and Spain.

All Spanish- and Portuguese-language customers have the option to become members of the subscription program Vectorworks Service Select, which includes access to Vectorworks Cloud Services. Language options vary by country.

For Vectorworks 2013 Spanish-language brochures, FAQs, videos and other materials, click here. To learn more about Vectorworks 2013 software, visit www.vectorworks.net/2013.

Intelligent Light FieldView 13.2 Available

A point release from Intelligent Light, FieldView 13.2 includes features like new and improved data readers, Offset Surface Flows and many more.



For full details of new features in FieldView 13.2, click here. (pdf)

ASCON Releases KOMPAS-3D V13 Plus for Mechanical Engineering

ASCON Group, a developer of high-performance CAD/AEC/PLM software systems, is releases KOMPAS-3D V13 Plus for mechanical engineers. This new Plus release features more than 100 enhancements, includes:
  • Support for 64-bit operating systems
  • Improved 3D solid and surface modeling
  • Faster view generations
  • Enhanced printing
  • Better import and export
  • Strengthened add-ons


Pricing and Availability

KOMPAS-3D V13 Plus is available now through ASCON’s worldwide network of value added resellers. To download 30-day free trial of KOMPAS-3D V13 Plus click here. Or for more information,visit www.ascon.net.

CMS IntelliCAD 7.2 New Build Available

CAD Manufacturing Solutions, Inc. (CMS) has released CMS IntelliCAD 7.2 new build. It's free for current v7.2 users. You just need to uninstall your current v7.2 and to install the new one.

Up to 50% discount is available on all updates and upgrades till the end of November 2012. For more information and to purchase an update or upgrade, visit the online store at http://store.intellicadms.com.

Sunday, November 11, 2012

AutoCAD LT 2013 Service Pack 1.1 Available

You can apply this update to AutoCAD LT 2013 (with or without SP1) running on all supported operating systems and languages. Available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions.

For more information, click here.

ZWSOFT Releases ZW3D 2012 Service Pack 2

The major improvement in this pack is the more efficient and intelligent mold design module. It provides features including project management, multi-product design, multi-cavity design as well as faster patching, which helps designers manage mold projects and improve design efficiency.

For other new features or to download the service pack, click here.
Update list of ZW3D 2012 Service Pack 2 (pdf).

AutoCAD 2013 Service Pack 1.1 Available

This Service Pack can be applied to AutoCAD 2013 installed as a standalone application as well as AutoCAD 2013 installed from the following Autodesk Design Suites.
  • AutoCAD Design Suite 2013
  • Autodesk Building Design Suite 2013
  • Autodesk Factory Design Suite 2013
  • Autodesk Infrastructure Design Suite 2013
  • Autodesk Plant Design Suite 2013
  • Autodesk Product Design Suite 2013
For more information and to download, click here.

Bricsys Releases BricsCAD v13 for Windows

Bricsys, a global provider of dwg engineering design software announces the immediate availability of BricsCAD version 13 for the Windows operating system.

The new features and functionality in BricsCAD v13 includes:
  • Assembly Modeling to model complex products, building on the 3D direct modeling and constraints functionality of v12:
    • Organization of .dwg files in hierarchical structures of mechanical components
    • Top-level or bottom-level components used in the drawing are automatically generated and updated in the Bill of Materials (BOM)
    • Assembly Constraints allow for the addition of 3D constraints between faces and edges of different mechanical components
  • Kinematic Analysis allows for moving or rotating parts of a model to solve real-time forward and inverse kinematic problems
  • A series of new commands, functions, dialogs and features for improved 2D drafting, including sheet set manager, array dialog, several printing extensions including background printing, autocomplete for the command line, support for multi-lines including snapping and grip-editing, the worksets command for working with named groups of drawings, and the use of expressions to define 2D constraint dimensions
Pricing and Availability:

The English language versions of the BricsCAD v13 software, including 30-day free trial version, are available for immediate delivery, and can be downloaded from the Bricsys website or obtained from a BricsCAD sales point in one of more than 70 countries worldwide. Translated versions in more than 15 languages as well as the 64-bit version of the software will be made available over the coming weeks.

Pricing for the different editions of BricsCAD v13 ranges from €330 / $420 to €845 / $985. For more information visit www.bricsys.com.

Notes:*
  • BricsCAD (Windows) v13 runs on Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher.
  • Most 3rd party applications are not compatible with BricsCAD V13 and need to be rebuilt by their manufacturer. If you are using 3rd party applications, make sure they are compatible with BricsCAD v13!
  • BricsCAD comes as a single download file. BricsCAD Classic, Pro or Platinum functionality will be activated according to your license key.
  • In trial mode, full BricsCAD Platinum functionality will be activated (except VBA).

Nemetschek Localizes Vectorworks 2013 in Europe

Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc., announces the availability of its localized version of Vectorworks line of design software, version 2013 in Europe. The localized versions in each country’s native language will be available in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.

With over 80 improvements in it, the Vectorworks 2013 product line was released in Italy, Austria, France, Germany, Liechtenstein and Switzerland today; and will be released in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands on October 31.

To know more about Vectorworks 2013 software click here or visit www.vectorworks.net.

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Vectorworks Cloud Services Launches in Benelux Region

Vectorworks Cloud Services for free to all Vectorworks service select members in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg (Benelux region).

For more information, see the press release.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

FEMtools 3.6 Released for Dynamic Analysis

New features and enhancements in FEMtools v3.6 includes:-
  • Two new tools for Dynamic Analysis:
  1. FRF-Based Assembly (FBA) 
  2. Time Domain Simulation 
  • Pretest analysis extended 
  • Added a new interactive applet for the FEMtools Modal Parameter Extractor (MPE)
  • FE data interfaces and drivers upgraded
For more information, click here.

ZWSOFT Offers ZW3D 2012 Service Pack 1.0

Adds over 180 enhancements, includes:-
  • Improved visualization and collaboration
  • More efficient design
  • Enhanced support for manufacturing
  • Post-processors for 2-3X machining and 5X post-processors
For more information, click here

Friday, June 29, 2012

Bricsys Releases LGS 2D, 3D Constraint Solver

Bricsys announced the release of LGS 2D v7.0 and LGS 3D v6.0 constraint solver, used by developers of engineering applications for parametric drawing, direct modeling, assembly design, and kinematic simulation.

For press release and more information, click here.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

ZWCAD+ Beta Available

ZWCAD supplier of CAD solutions to the AEC and MCAD industries, announced the availability of ZWCAD+ Beta. ZWCAD+ is the next milestone of ZWCAD software.

 
For more information, and press release, click here.

AVEVA Opens Office in Chile

Latin American expansion continues with Mining and Metals Centre of Excellence.

For more information and press release, click here

Saturday, June 16, 2012

EON Creator 4.8 Released for Virtual 3D Learning

The new features of EON Creator 4.8 offer expanded support for more stereo devices, expanded file support, new exploration interaction and improved Quiz creation.

For more information and press release, click here.

LMS Virtual.Lab Rev 11 Released for Virtual Simulation

LMS International announces the release of LMS Virtual.Lab Rev 11, a substantial new version of its solution for 3D functional performance engineering.





For more information and press release, click here.

Friday, June 15, 2012

KOMPAS-3D Free Seminar in Poland

Event:

Title : KOMPAS-3D Free Seminar, offered  by USŁUGI INFORMATYCZNE SZANSA, KOMPAS-3D reseller in Poland
Place : Lodz, Poland
Date : 20th June 2012

For more information, click here

Thursday, June 14, 2012

2nd ESI Global Forum Launched

Event
 
Title : ESI Global Forum 2012 (A worldwide user conference on Virtual Product Engineering)
Place : Sheraton Hotel & Marina, San Diego, CA, USA
Date : October 18-19

For more information, click here.

AVEVA Celebrates 45th Anniversary

Pioneered as the world’s first 3D plant design system (PDMS) in 1976, the company has expanded to 46 offices in more than 25 countries, achieving a market capitalization of over £1 billion.



For press release, click here.
To know more about AVEVA's first 45 years, click here.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

GRAITEC Advance Steel 2012 Service Pack 1 Available

GRAITEC Group announces availability of Service Pack 1.0 for Advance Steel 2012. The new enhancements include:
  • More efficient modelling
  • Less user rework within drawings
  • Improved performances 
  • Better collaboration
For press release, click here.

FHOMEX, LEGG to Sell Sescoi WorkNC in Mexico

Sescoi has appointed two new distributors for its WorkNC CADCAM software in Mexico, FHOMEX – Manufactura Integrada, and LEGG Ingenieria.

For press release, click here.

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Flow Science De. to Sell FLOW-3D in Germany, Austria, Switzerland

Flow Science Deutschland GmbH, the new company is being formed in partnership with former distributor, CFD Consultants GmbH. And will represent FLOW-3D products in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

 

For press release, click here.

Autodesk Vault 2013 Inventor Add In Hotfix Available

It solves an Inventor Vault add in crash, especially frequent when checking in files.

For more information, click here.

Friday, June 8, 2012

Bricsys Announces International Academic Program

Offers students and educational institutions free access to all versions of Bricscad software and APIs.

Once registered, students, instructors, and educational institutions can download the software, and then use it for 12 months. After this period, they must renew their qualification. To join the Academic Program, visit the Bricsys Web site at, http://www.bricsys.com/en_INTL/home/academic.jsp.

For press release, click here.

AVEVA World Summit 2012 Launched

Event : AVEVA World Summit 2012
Date : October 10th - 12th, 2012
Venue : Marriott Rive Gauche Conference Center, Paris.
Theme : 'Defining the Future'

For more information, click here.

Vectorworks Cloud Services Launches in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein

This Cloud Services offering allows users of Vectorworks to access and share files and make design decisions from anywhere. Changes to users' Vectorworks files are automatically synchronized to their private cloud storage, allowing them to browse, annotate and share their designs from web-enabled devices using the Vectorworks Nomad mobile application.

It is available exclusively for members of "Vectorworks Service Select" program and is initially offered for free.

For press release, click here.

MSC Releases Marc 2012 for Non-Linear Finite Element Analysis

MSC Software Corporation releases Marc 2012 for non-linear finite element analysis applications.

For press release, click here.

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

CAD-CAM Solutions Kft to Sell Sescoi WorkNC in Hungary

Sescoi also announces a soon availability of WorkNC Hungarian version.

For press release, click here

Ascon Ships KOMPAS-3D v13 Portuguese Version

ASCON, the Russian CAD vendor and the developer of KOMPAS-3D modeling software announces the release of KOMPAS-3D v13 Portuguese Version.


Pricing and Availability

KOMPAS-3D V13 is available through ASCON’s worldwide network of value added resellers.

For press release, click here.

Monday, June 4, 2012

MSC Software Introduces Adams/Machinery 2012

MSC Software announces Adams/Machinery 2012, a new functional virtual prototyping and multibody dynamics solution for high-fidelity modeling and simulation automation of common machinery components in equipment, such as robotics, conveyors, agricultural equipment and industrial machinery

For press releases and more information click here

AVEVA Instrumentation v12.1 Released

AVEVA releases AVEVA Instrumentation 12.1, an enhanced version of its instrumentation and control engineering software.

For press release and more information, click here.

Delcam's PowerMILL Links with Spring's NC-SIMUL

With the new interface, PowerMILL users will be able to simulate all of their toolpaths in NC-SIMUL.


For more information, see press release.

Saturday, June 2, 2012

CADline Launches Cymap 2013 for Building Services Design

New features in Cymap 2013 includes:
  • Enhanced U Value Calculator and Materials Database access
  • Ability to copy floors to multiple floors, saving time in setting up the rooms
  • Direct link to updates via the new Update Manager, helping to keep users up to date
  • Extensive new range of Circuit Protective Device databases
  • New Electrical Installation Certificate, Minor Works Certificate and Electrical Installation
  • Condition reports, as well as updated Schedules of Test results and Inspections, in accordance with AMD1 of the IET Wiring regulations 2008 Amendment No1 2011
For more information, visit http://www.cadlinecommunity.co.uk/

Transoft Releases AutoTURN Suite v8.1 for Transportation Design

Transoft Solutions releases AutoTURN and AutoTURN Pro 3D version 8.1.Supports Autodesk AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013; Bentley MicroStation V8i and Bentley Power series. Also added National Standard Design Vehicle libraries, including AASHTO 2011 (USA), MT-DNIT-IP (Brazil), and VEGAGERDIN (Iceland).

For press release (pdf), click here or for HTML, click here.

For further information, visit www.transoftsolutions.com.

AutoCAD LT 2012 Service Pack 2.0 Available

Autodesk releases AutoCAD LT 2012 Service Pack 2.0 

For more information and to download, click here.

Autodesk Turtle 2013 Hotfix 1.0 Available

Autodesk releases Turtle 2013 Hotfix 1.0. It fixes issues like Attribute Editor UI.

For more information, click here

Autodesk Offers Pipe Rule Functionality German Hotfix

Autodesk releases pipe rule functionality hotfix for AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 German version.

For more information, click here

Friday, June 1, 2012

Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 Product Update 2 Available

Autodesk offers 3ds Max 2013 Product Update 2.0 that includes fixes for issues with stability and performance based on customer feedback.

For more information, click here.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Get Autodesk Inventor by July 13, 2012, at No Additional Cost

Customers with AutoCAD Mechanical on subscription receive Autodesk Inventor at no additional cost. Offer ends 13th July.

For more information, click here.

Dassault Releases SolidWorks Education Edition 2012-2013

Dassault releases SolidWorks Education Edition 2012-2013.

New features includes:-
  • Tools for mechanical design, simulation, sustainable design and cost tracking, 
  • Enabling students to experience real-life engineering situations, etc. 
Availability:
The product is now available. For more information, visit: http://www.solidworks.com/education-edition-2013-2013.htm.

For press release, click here.

CoreTech Moldex3D eDesignSYNC R11 Supports Creo, NX, SolidWorks

CoreTech releases Moldex3D eDesignSYNC R11.0, CAD-integrated simulation add-on - a quick design verification and optimization tool - that supports Creo 2.0, NX 8, and SolidWork 2012.

The new features includes:
  • Pioneering CAD Interface Integration
  • Flexible Feeding and Cooling Creation Tools
  • Mesh Layer Assuranc
  • Sharing Results Across Departments
  • Enhanced Analysis Management
     
Availability
Moldex3D eDesignSYNC R11.0 is now available

For press release, click here.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Bricsys Bricscad 'Latest Release' Incorporates Lightworks Artisan

Lightworks adds Artisan rendering support to Bricsys Bricscad 'latest release' - a software for 2D, 3D CAD direct modelling.


For press release (Lightworks), click here.
For press release (Bricsys), click here.

Bricsys Releases Bricscad 12.2.5

Bricsys announces the release of Bricscad 12.2.5 for 2D, 3D direct modelling. Offers free upgrade for Bricscad V12 users.

For press release, click here.

Saturday, May 26, 2012

ArtVPS Shaderlight v2.1.5 for SketchUp Available

ArtVPS announces the availability of Shaderlight version 2.1.5 for SketchUp. It is a maintenance patch release for a number of improvements and bug fixes.

For more information, click here.

Friday, May 25, 2012

Map Commands German Hotfix for AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 Available

Autodesk offers map commands functionality hotfix to resolve the issues, like, Map commands are not working (e.g. RG, L, RE) on AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 German version.

For more information, click here.

Luxion Releases KeyShot 3.2 for 3D Rendering

Luxion releases KeyShot 3.2 for 3D rendering, animation. New enhancements includes;
  • Improved materials templates  
  • Instant loading of library
  • Completely reworked undo stack
  • UI Cleanup
  • Updated plug-ins
  • Bug fixes, etc.
Availability KeyShot 3.2 and updated plugins are available for immediate download and purchase at http://www.keyshot.com.

For full press release, click here.

Luxion Offers Free KeyShot Plugin for Autodesk 3ds Max

Luxion offers KeyShot free plug-in for Autodesk 3ds Max users. KeyShot, used for real time ray tracing and global illumination program for 3D rendering and animation.

Click here to download free plug in or visit Luxion
Click here for full press release.

BobCAD-CAM v25 Available for CNC Milling

BobCAD-CAM, Inc. releases BobCAD-CAM v25 with new features like un-wrapping, spline geometry modification tools, new viewing and a stretch feature etc. Also offers support to 64-bit machines and add-on support of CNC Lathe, Nesting and Artistic CAD/CAM.



For more information, click here or visit www.bobcad.com.

Google Announces SketchUp 8.0 Maintenance 3

A new build (M 3) for SketchUp 8 is introduced by Google, includes some bugs fixes:-
  • crashes reported in Ruby Observers
  • minimizes incorrectly grayed out menu items with Ruby plugins
  • Improved messaging without users nickname....
For more information, go to the Google support page and click to SketchUp 8 Maintenance 3.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Surfware SURFCAM 6.0 Beta Available

Surfware, Inc., a California (CA, USA) based SURFCAM CAD/CAM systems maker announced the release of SURFCAM 6.0 Bata software. The new features and enhancements include in SURFCAM 6 are:-
  • A 64-Bit Version
  • New Tools and Material Database Engine
  • Faster and Improved Verification Technology
  • Updated Interface
  • Completely redesigned Help System
  • Four (4) new toolpath strategies
  • Updated CAD translators (plus RHINO CAD translator now included)
  • Updated and New Post Processors (MPost and SPost)
  • New Productivity Utilities
  • Updated Digitizer Interfaces
  • New versions of editNC and SDNC
  • Enhanced TRUEMill toolpath calculator and toolpath algorithms etc.
For more information, click here for official press release or visit www.surfware.com.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

AEC Autodesk 360 Ribbon Item Hotfix Available

Autodesk fixes AutoCAD 360 functionality. A Ribbon hotfix, that provides a menu file, which can be loaded additional to current CUIX file.

For more information, click here.

 

Autodesk AutoCAD, LT 2012 Service Pack 2.0 Available

Autodesk publishes Service Pack 2.0 for AutoCAD 2012, AutoCAD LT 2012 in both 32- and 64-bits version. To know more and to download, click the following links.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Luxology Power SubD-NURBS Export Plug-in Available for modo

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – May 1, 2012 – Luxology LLC today announced the immediate availability of Power SubD-NURBS for modo, a plug-in that allows designers to automatically convert Subdivision surface meshes into NURBS-based CAD formats that can be exported directly to standard CAD systems.

After export as NURBS, the handgrip was refined in SolidWorks using solid modeling functionality.

Developed for Luxology by San Diego’s IntegrityWare, Power SubD-NURBS bridges the worlds of highly flexible Subdivision surface modeling and CAD-accurate NURBS representations. With this new plug-in for modo, industrial designers in the early stages of the design process can quickly create concept models that can be exported and refined within the users’ CAD systems. The plug-in exports IGES, SAT, STEP, and Rhino file formats for compatibility with leading CAD packages. Additionally, modo materials assigned by the designer can be used to derive surface boundaries in the resulting file for maximum control.

“Organic NURBS surfacing is no longer strictly the domain of T-Splines!” said Branden Coker, 3D artist and Power SubD-NURBS beta tester. “When you can model in modo and export at will to your CAD package of choice, you gain a powerful workflow. modo and NURBS are two great tastes that taste great together!”

Power SubD-NURBS comes on the heels of another CAD-centric Luxology product; the CAD Importers for modo. While CAD Importers provides new tools for loading CAD data into modo; Power SubD-NURBS addresses the other side of the equation – the export of parametric surface data from modo into CAD systems. Together, these products allow designers to effectively integrate modo in to the design process as both a flexible organic modeler and as a high-end visualization tool.

“Power SubD-NURBS for modo brings my workflow to the next level,” said Pascal Beeckmans, Power SubD-NURBS beta tester. “I can now combine the freedom of Subdivision surface modeling with the superior accuracy of NURBS technology. It’s the best of both worlds.”

Pricing and Availability

Power SubD-NURBS for modo 601 is available immediately for Mac OS X and Windows (32 and 64 bit) at US$595. The plug-in can be purchased on the Luxology website or via authorized Luxology resellers worldwide.

About modo

modo is an innovative 3D modeling, painting, rendering, and animation software designed to accelerate the creation of world-class designs and ultra high-quality renderings. modo’s modern workflow and advanced toolset easily deliver enhanced productivity for design visualization, game development, film/broadcast, package design, and graphic arts. A favorite tool among many designers and artists, modo’s flexible toolset offers one of the fastest paths to content creation on the PC and Mac.

About Luxology

Based in Mountain View, Calif., Luxology LLC is an independent technology company developing next-generation 3D content creation software that enhances productivity via designer-friendly tools powered by a modern underlying architecture called Nexus. Founded in 2002 by Allen Hastings, Stuart Ferguson and Brad Peebler, Luxology is home to some of the top 3D engineering expertise in the industry. More information on the company, its licensable Nexus technology, its flagship product modo and a gallery of images from the active modo community are available online at www.luxology.com.

About IntegrityWare

IntegrityWare Inc. (www.IntegrityWare.com) is a company that specializes in high performance, high quality geometric modeling software. Founded in 1996, IntegrityWare Inc. has provided software libraries for successful applications in Optics, CAD, Measurement, Automotive, Data translation, Geological, Architecture, NC, and Design Visualization.


Saturday, April 28, 2012

SQL Server Hotfix for AutoCAD Map 3D 2013 Available

OSGeo offers FDO SQL Server Spatial Provider hotfix for AutoCAD Map 3D 2013.

This hotfix resolves a crash at connection time between AutoCAD Map 3D 2013 and SQL Server 2008 R2 or SQL Server 2012 when the caller application requests expression capabilities on a database containing scalar valued functions with geometry type parameters.

To download, click here.

Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 Product Update 1 Available

Autodesk offers 3ds Max 2013/ 3ds Max Design 2013 Product Update 1, both 32-bit and 64-bit version.

For multi-language release notes (pdf) and to download the Product Update, click here.

Friday, April 27, 2012

AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 Survey Hotfix Available

Autodesk offers AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 Survey Hotfix in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. Also simplified installation procedure.

To download and to know more, click here.

AutoCAD Architecture AEC Section Display Hotfix Available

Autodesk Inc., makes available the AutoCAD Architecture AEC Section Display Hotfix to repair the display problem when generating sections.

Visit AEC Section Display Hotfix page to know more and download.