Multiprocessor support enhances performance and new alliances strengthen integration and visualization. Graphisoft has achieved several significant milestones with its release of Archicad 23. The company claims to be the fastest BIM product in the industry. The company has had multi-processor support since 2017. That work has continued and in the ArchiCAD 23 release, the … [Read more...] about Graphisoft’s Archicad 23 arrives
Rhino
Boulder Graphics’ latest Super D brings fast, lightweight recursive subdivision to Rhino
Employs recursive subdivision for superior surfaces. Boulder Graphics has just released a version of their super-fast, and small (SW) footprint recursive subdivision (SubD) interface, SuperD for Rhino3D version 6, which is a 3D modeler for conceptual design. The plug-in employs the popular recursive subdivision (SubD) interface and produces smoother and more organic surfaces. … [Read more...] about Boulder Graphics’ latest Super D brings fast, lightweight recursive subdivision to Rhino
News from Chaos: Cloud render, V-Ray Next
Cloud rendering and integrated support for Rhino and Grasshopper. Recently, Chaos Group announced their new cloud-rendering service, which, they say, differs from competitive services with straightforward pricing that charges only for the rendering time and does not have surprise fees such as additional charges for uploading files. The company describes Chaos Cloud rendering … [Read more...] about News from Chaos: Cloud render, V-Ray Next
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
AMD gives advanced rendering software to developers
Radeon ProRender released to open source. Several CAD and DCC plug-ins are already available. By Jon Peddie At Siggraph, AMD announced that it was making its physical-based ray-tracing rendering engine open source, and would share its source code with developers as part of its GPUOpen program. The software has been renamed Radeon ProRender (it used to be called AMD … [Read more...] about AMD gives advanced rendering software to developers
Fabric Engine broadens base with Python support
Better access under the hood; new support for Modo and Rhino. Fabric Engine is a pipeline development tool developed by Autodesk refugees led by Paul Doyle, who was with Autodesk’s Softimage, a 3D modeling and animation tool with strong customization features. Autodesk, like the other content creation companies serving the large entertainment creation houses, is called on to … [Read more...] about Fabric Engine broadens base with Python support
Datakit plug-ins bring Rhino and DWG to Open Cascade
The plug-ins are for developers; more than 100 vendors use Open Cascade technology. Datakit has released two new plug-ins that allow import of 3DM (Rhino) files and DXF/DWG (AutoCAD) files into all applications based on the open-source Open Cascade 3D CAD technology. Both plug-ins allow end users to transfer data from either Rhino or any program that writes DWG files to … [Read more...] about Datakit plug-ins bring Rhino and DWG to Open Cascade
Graphisoft opens door for importing Rhino models
The link allows two ways to bring Rhino models into ArchiCAD. A leading Japanese architecture firm helped build and test the technology. Architectural software developer Graphisoft has teamed with the popular industrial design tool Rhino to create new connection technology between the two products. The connection enables ArchiCAD users on both the Mac and Windows platforms to … [Read more...] about Graphisoft opens door for importing Rhino models
The Foundry introduces Modo 901
Modo 901 is planned for the end of May 2015. In the meantime, the Foundry's Brad Peebler and Shane Griffith offered a sneak peak of the new features. The Foundry’s Modo group got out ahead of the NAB crowd to announce a major upgrade: Modo 901. Modo wants to live in many worlds including game development, design, and media creation and in this release, the company is working … [Read more...] about The Foundry introduces Modo 901
Cl3ver adds support for iOS
Cl3ver's 3D presentations can now be seen on iOS tablets The Cl3ver app is a cloud-based tool to create online 3D presentations – often architectural walkthroughs. It’s a stylish piece of software that helps companies communicate information about their design to interested participants. The company has lately expanded its reach with the introduction of a application for iOS. … [Read more...] about Cl3ver adds support for iOS