The 32nd release of the world’s leading drafting software does not have a file format change. Autodesk has released the 2017 version of AutoCAD, its market-leading drafting software. The 32nd major release of the product includes new compatibility with PDF data, a new desktop app, increased mobile connectivity, and a variety of drafting improvements. The one question every … [Read more...] about AutoCAD 2017 supports PDF geometry, increased BIM connectivity
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Lanmar Services turns old NASA buildings into geometry with 3D scanning
Thinkbox Sequoia now commercially available after lengthy beta cycle. Austin, Texas-based Lanmar Services has found new work saving clients time and money by using laser scanning to record and translate 3D structural data from existing buildings into functional, precise 2D CAD or 3D building information models (BIM). They use Sequoia, point cloud meshing software recently … [Read more...] about Lanmar Services turns old NASA buildings into geometry with 3D scanning
Nemetschek acquires BIM specialist Solibri for $38 million
The Helsinki company spurned other suitors, preferring the “brands first” approach at Nemetschek. AEC software specialist Nemetschek has beat out other suitors to become the new owner of Solibri, a vendor of software for quality assurance and control in building information modeling (BIM). The Solibri Model Checker validates that BIM models are compliant in terms of integrity, … [Read more...] about Nemetschek acquires BIM specialist Solibri for $38 million
Vectorworks 2016 features real-time collaboration, point cloud support
More than 100 updates in the latest version, available in AEC, landscaping and stage design editions. The 2016 edition of Vectorworks features new technology for real-time collaboration and support for point cloud data from 3D terrestrial scanners among the more than 100 updates and new features. The company says more than 70% of new features are the result of customer … [Read more...] about Vectorworks 2016 features real-time collaboration, point cloud support
New report says Vectorworks top BIM software in UK
Government mandate is forcing AEC firms to re-evaluate what software they use. According to results from the fifth annual NBS National BIM Report 2015, Vectorworks Architect is the most popular building information modeling (BIM) architectural software in the United Kingdom. Twenty-nine percent of respondents said they use the solution for designing with a BIM workflow. In … [Read more...] about New report says Vectorworks top BIM software in UK