VR imagery is designed for smartphone-style VR display. CAD enhancement specialist ProtoTech has updated its WebGL exporter for Autodesk Revit with the ability to create virtual reality scenes from Revit model data. When a user of the exporter selects the “VR” option, the model view is split so it can be loaded into a browser on a smartphone, displaying virtual reality … [Read more...] about ProtoTech WebGL Revit Exporter adds Virtual Reality option
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ImmersaCAD brings virtual reality to architecture without the puke factor
Avoiding virtual reality motion sickness was a key criteria for the development team. A startup with years of experience in telepresence technology has introduced a new visualization tool for architecture that promises an immersive virtual reality experience without the motion sickness. ImmersaCAD made its public debut in November at Autodesk University. The … [Read more...] about ImmersaCAD brings virtual reality to architecture without the puke factor
Graphisoft adds Google Cardboard support to BIMx architectural presentation app
Virtual reality for viewing the virtual building model. BIM software developer Graphisoft, maker of ArchiCAD and BIMx for architects, has added support for the Google Cardboard virtual reality viewer as an update to BIMx. The new VR functionality will allow users of either Android or iOS smartphones to view building models in an immersive 3D viewport. Navigation through the … [Read more...] about Graphisoft adds Google Cardboard support to BIMx architectural presentation app
Survey finds BIM use tops 38% across AEC disciplines
A majority of potential users have not yet migrated to building information modeling. The most recent CAD market survey from Business Advantage Group finds that use of building information modeling (BIM) technology is starting to grow after several years with little market growth. Currently, across all professional disciplines 35% of relevant companies are using BIM … [Read more...] about Survey finds BIM use tops 38% across AEC disciplines
Migenius gets Bloom Unit back on track in SketchUp
The Australian visualization group also now controls the destiny of RealityServer and iRay. Migenius and its SketchUp add-in Bloom Unit first came on the scene at Nvidia’s GTC conference in 2012, showing off interactive real-time photo-realistic rendering inside SketchUp, then viewable in any device. In 2012 they said shipping was imminent, but one thing led to another and … [Read more...] about Migenius gets Bloom Unit back on track in SketchUp