Open Design Alliance, which provides interoperability solutions for CAD and BIM, has made available a new Autodesk Navisworks export capability for its members. It is available in BimNv v 23.1 and later versions. Navisworks brings together files for AEC projects for visualization and interrogation. BimNv SDK works with Navisworks files from any application. ODA says that BimNv … [Read more...] about ODA announces Navisworks files support from its BimNv SDK
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Expanding the universe for Unity Reflect and models
In 2017, Autodesk announced plans to collaborate with Unity to create a link between Unity and Revit’s BIM models. The first result of that collaboration was Unity Reflect, which started shipping in November 2019. Unity Reflect creates a link between Revit and Unity enabling the creation of 3D visualizations of Revit projects in Unity Reflect. Users can define what … [Read more...] about Expanding the universe for Unity Reflect and models
Autodesk launches Point Layout for construction site modeling
Rivals Bentley and Trimble are already offering similar products. Construction-based BIM is slowly becoming a reality. Autodesk today launches new software for creating building models from point cloud data, based on an acquisition of technology from a Colorado company. Autodesk Point Layout gives the company more to work with on the construction side of Building Information … [Read more...] about Autodesk launches Point Layout for construction site modeling
Autodesk goes deeper into construction management with Vela Systems acquisition
Vela products offer a cure for BIM Shyness by moving software from the jobsite trailer to the point of construction. Autodesk has acquired Vela Systems, a maker of construction field management software. Vela products are all software-as-a-service (SaaS) products, either as mobile apps or web-based services. Autodesk plans to add Vela Systems products to its AEC division’s … [Read more...] about Autodesk goes deeper into construction management with Vela Systems acquisition
Autodesk acquires Horizontal Systems for cloud BIM technology
Horizontal Glue is web technology to allow use of BIM data from competing products. We believe existing users have nothing to fear. Autodesk has agreed to acquire Horizontal Systems, a provider of cloud-based building information modeling (BIM) collaboration solutions. The deal is expected to close before the end of Autodesk’s fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, which ends Jan. 31, … [Read more...] about Autodesk acquires Horizontal Systems for cloud BIM technology
Autodesk presents the Suite life
There are new Creative Suites in all divisions. Inventor Fusion technology is now in many products. We have the complete contents of every suite. Autodesk yesterday introduced its 2012 software lineup not by pointing out specific new features in its wide array of products, but by presenting new Creative Suites. “Each suite is a set of design tools that match specific … [Read more...] about Autodesk presents the Suite life
Autodesk releases Plant Design Suite 2011
Autodesk has continued the evolution of its plant design product line that combines core products with newer 3D and data tracking software. Autodesk's Plant Design Suite 2011 includes AutoCAD 2011, AutoCAD P&ID 2011, AutoCAD Plant 3D 2011, and Autodesk Navisworks 2011 software. Autodesk Vice President for Plant Solutions, Mark Strassman says "With very attractive pricing … [Read more...] about Autodesk releases Plant Design Suite 2011