LightUp Rendering Plug-In Available for SketchUp

LightUp, a photo-realastric rendering plug-in for Google SketchUp which offers realtime lighting to SketchUp models, now available in version 1.2a.

For more information, visit LightUp at http://www.light-up.co.uk/.

VisualARQ Beta 3 for Rhino Available

VisualARQ an integrated plug-in for rhino announces the availability of its 3rd Beta version.

To know more about VisualARQ Beta 3, go to: http://www.visualarq.com/2008/07/whats-new.html or to download, visit http://www.visualarq.com/2008/08/download-visualarq.html.

IES Plug-in for Google SketchUp Available

Integrated Environmental Solutions i.e. IES, provider of performance analysis software based in Glasgow, Scotland has annouced the availability of a plug-in for Google SketchUp.

To download IES plug-in for SketchUp, visit IES at www.iesve.com/sketchup.

CADLearning Offers AutoCAD LT 2009 Video Tutorials

CADLearning by 4D Technologies, provider of eLearning programs for design professionals has released Autodesk AutoCAD LT 2009 video tutorial series.

To know more about new AutoCAD LT 2009 video tutorials, go to: http://www.cadlearning.com/lms/course/view.php?id=280.

For more information, visit http://www.cadlearning.com/ or http://www.4dtechnologies.net/.

Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical 2009 Service Pack 1 Available

Autodesk Inc., has released its first service pack for AutoCAD Electrical 2009 (32-bit & 64-bit versions).

To download and know more about Readme file, visit Autodesk at here.

Autodesk AutoCAD Revit MEP Suite 2009 32-Bit Update 1 Available

Autodesk Inc., has released first update to AutoCAD Revit MEP Suite 2009 32-Bit version.

For more information and Readme file, visit Autodesk page at here.

Autodesk AutoCAD Revit MEP Suite 2009 64-Bit Update 1 Available

Autodesk Inc., has released first update to AutoCAD Revit MEP Suite 2009 64-Bit version.

For more information and Readme file, visit Autodesk page at here.

Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 2009 Object Enabler Available

Autodesk Inc. has released AutoCAD Civil 2009 Object Enabler.

For more information, visit Autodesk.

Autodesk Mechanical Desktop 2009 Service Pack 1 Available

Autodesk Inc., has released Mechanical Desktop 2009 Service Pack 1

To download and know more about Readme file, visit Autodesk.

Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical 2009 Service Pack 1 Available

Autodesk Inc., has released AutoCAD Mechanical 2009 Service Pack 1!

To download and know more about Readme file, visit Autodesk page.

Nevercenter Silo 2.1 Available for 3D Modeling

Nevercenter Ltd, announces the release of its 3D modeling tool, Silo 2.1!.

For more pricing and availability and information, visit http://www.nevercenter.com/.

ARCAT's Free BIM Objects Library Available

ARCAT, Inc. a Shelton, CT, USA based provider of building materials and manufacturers information for architects, spec writers, engineers and contractors now offers a free library of BIM Objects!

Here is the link, where you can find the free Revit/BIM Objects library.

For more information on ARCAT, visit http://www.arcat.com/.

CCNtv Contest Winner to Get HP xw4600 Workstation

CADCAMNETtv (i.e. CCNtv) with HP seeks entries for the contest which prized a new HP xw4600 Workstation! Yes, and for that you just have to make a entry video which is up to 50MB in size and not more than 5 minutes long on the theme "If I had a new HP workstation I would..."

So why are you waiting for? complete this entry form and win the new HP xw4600 Workstation!

For more information, click here.

Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D Update 1 Available

Autodesk Inc., has released the first update of its AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009 product!

For more information, visit Autodesk page.

Autodesk Unveils Maya 2009 10th Anniversary Release

Autodesk, Inc. announces its 10th anniversary release of Maya 2009 software for 3D animation, modeling, rendering and visual effects.

The new Autodesk Maya 2009 will be available in October 2008.

For more information, visit at http://www.autodesk.com/.

3DATS 3ds Max 2009 Architectural Visualization Book Available

3DATS, LLC a Sarasota, FL, USA based firm providing 3D architectural training solutions is now shipping its 2nd 3ds Max book named, 2009 Architectural Visualization - Intermediate to Advanced.

For more information, visit 3DATS product page at www.3dats.com/products.asp.

Creaform Introduces VIUscan 3D Color Scanner

Creaform, makers of Handyscan 3D line-up of handheld and self-positioning laser scanners unveils VIUscan 3D color scanner.

The new VIUscan will be shown in Creaform booth #453 at SIGGRAPH 2008,

For more information, visit http://www.creaform3d.com/.

AMD Introduces ATI FirePro Graphics Cards

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), provider of graphics and computer proceessing solutions has introduced its two new ATI FirePro Graphics Accelerators, ATI FirePro V3700 and ATI FirePro V5700!

Both ATI FirePro V3700 and V5700 cards supports Microsoft DirectX 10.1, OpenGL 2.0, PCI Express 2.0 interface, Shader Model 4.1.

For pricing and availability, visit http://www.amd.com/.

AutoForm's Extented EasyBlank Imports CAD Files

AutoForm a Zurich, Switzerland based Engineering firm has launched an extended version of its EasyBlank product, EasyBlank add-on module!

Now, with this new EasyBlank add-on module, one can import various native CAD files by CATIA V5, V4, Pro/E, SolidWorks, NX, etc.

EasyBlank is available free to download and use.

For more information, visit http://www.autoform.com/ and http://www.easystamping.com/

Antics V4 Available for 3D Animation

Antics Technologies announces the release of new Antics v4.0 for 3D animation and now available to download from website.

Antics V4 is available in two version viz. Antics V4 Home and Professional which have been replaced Antics V3.1 BasePack and ProPack, Antics V4 standalone Home version is free to download where as Professional version cost $295.

For more information, visit http://www.antics3d.com/.

Free Solid Edge 2D Drafting v20 Available

Siemens PLM Software announces the availability of 'free' Solid Edge 2D Drafting version 20, which includes support for drawing layouts, Goal Seek, XREF, paper/model space, and more...

Solid Edge 2D Drafting requirements:

• Windows XP or Vista
• Internet Explorer v6.0 or later for download

Solid Edge 2D Drafting v19 Upgrade & v19 Extension also available.

Click here for more information.

Caligari Offers Free trueSpace7.6 for 3D Authoring

After a recent acquisition by Microsoft, Caligari Corporation based in Redmond, WA, USA has announced the release of its 3D authoring software trueSpace7.6 for free!

By trueSpace7.6 you able to model, texture, light, animate and render 3D content and can also make 3D content for online shared spaces, and for Virtual Earth.

To download & know more about new trueSpace7.6, Click here.

For more information, visit http://www.caligari.com/.