Improve your SOLIDWORKS Workflow with S Keys and Mouse Gestures

Are you looking to speed up your SOLIDWORKS workflow? The S key and mouse gesture shortcuts might be what you need. These powerful tools can significantly reduce the time spent navigating menus, allowing you to focus more on design and less on searching for commands. If you use the same commands repeatedly, you can add … Read more

Vectorworks Design Day 2024 Is Back in London!

Vectorworks Design Day is back in London! This is a great opportunity to meet other design professionals and learn more about Vectorworks. Plus, tickets are free!  What to Expect? There will be many networking opportunities, giving you a chance to meet with other designers and business owners from many industries.  Vectorworks Design Day ties into … Read more

What’s New in Enscape 4.1? (Plus Enscape Impact Launch!)

Enscape 4.1 is here! It includes a few new features that enhance the look and feel of your designs, plus a new beta test that looks rather intriguing. What’s New in Enscape 4.1 Enscape 4.1 builds on the Enscape 4.0 release to introduce several exciting new features and significant updates to enhance your design process … Read more

Explore 60 Years of Design with Habitat at The Design Museum 

“Changing Spaces: 60 Years of Designs with Habitat” is a one-of-a-kind exhibition at The Design Museum in Kensington. This unique event, running from 10th July to the 11th August 2024, will celebrate retailer Habitat’s 60th anniversary with a free display that delves into our evolving relationship with our homes.  The exhibition explores how design allows … Read more

SOLIDWORKS for Startups: 5 Things You Need To Know

Are you a startup looking to improve your product design process?   Look no further than SOLIDWORKS. This versatile CAD software is a great all-in-one tool for startups that design products in industries such as aerospace, engineering, construction, high-tech, and more. SOLIDWORKS offers a comprehensive range of 3D modelling, simulation, and manufacturing features, making it ideal … Read more

A Beginner’s Guide to 3D Warehouse for SketchUp

Starting your SketchUp journey and feeling a bit lost? Or, perhaps you want to save time on your models?  Enter 3D Warehouse for SketchUp.  This vast online library of models is a treasure for designers of all levels. Whether you’re crafting a simple chair or an intricate building, 3D Warehouse has got you covered. Let’s … Read more

Become a SketchUp Celebrity with their new AR Competition!

Brush off your SketchUp skills for the chance to be featured in SketchUp’s AR Lounge at 3D Basecamp! Plus, your work will be shown across the SketchUp community and social media channels. The new competition, called “Out of This World AR Challenge,” asks SketchUp users to create a fun AR experience for their 3D Basecamp … Read more

SUMMER SALE: Save 5% on Top Software This Summer!

From now until August 30th 2024, we’re offering 5% off on top CAD software this summer.  Whether you are a product designer, mechanical engineer, visual effects artist or architect, you’ll find a good deal here.  Look for the Summer Savings box on eligible products.  When shopping on CAD Software Direct, enter SUMMER5 at checkout for … Read more

What is Ambient Occlusion for SketchUp?

Ambient Occlusion for SketchUp is a tool that’s got users rather excited.  Ambient Occlusion, first introduced natively in SketchUp 2024, adds shadows and detail to edges with just one click. What is Ambient Occlusion for SketchUp? Scientifically speaking, ambient occlusion is the idea that less light will find its way into the nooks, creases, recesses … Read more