V-Ray Next comes for SketchUp. Several companies offer a ray tracing plug-in for SketchUp, but Trimble calls this one the "premier renderer for SketchUp." After more than four years of R&D, V-Ray Next accelerates the SketchUp workflow, and according to Chaos Group, the SketchUp plug-in offers massive speed and intelligence enabling designers to produce better renders … [Read more...] about V-Ray Next for SketchUp
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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
Trimble debuts SketchUp Viewer for Microsoft HoloLens
Microsoft bills HoloLens as a “mixed reality” portal suitable for a new approach to design review. Trimble has announced a new SketchUp viewer for Microsoft HoloLens. Trimble describes it as a “mixed-reality solution” for design and construction review. The new viewer is the first extensible commercial HoloLens application to be listed in the Windows Store. Noted … [Read more...] about Trimble debuts SketchUp Viewer for Microsoft HoloLens
Trimble releases SketchUp cloud version beta
For now My.SketchUp is a small subset of the desktop product. Trimble has just released an open beta of a new browser-based, cloud-hosted version of its popular 3D modeler SketchUp. For now, my.sketchup.com is a thin subset of the desktop version. The cloud-based version was introduced at an event for users earlier this year but was invite-only until yesterday. The … [Read more...] about Trimble releases SketchUp cloud version beta
Trimble Sefaira acquisition builds out Buildings portfolio
Trimble acquires London-based Sefaira building analysis software as part of its ongoing strategy of expanding its Buildings portfolio. Sefaira's plug-ins work with SketchUp and Revit. Trimble is adding on. The company announced the acquisition of London-based Sefaira Ltd., makers of software for design analysis, conceptualization for sustainability, and performance. Terms of … [Read more...] about Trimble Sefaira acquisition builds out Buildings portfolio