CSD Team This is a pretty open question but we thought we’d give it a go. There are a tonne of questions you will need to ask yourself before it’s even worth looking at a package; we’ll try to break it down a little here. It’s worth noting that some packages (such as AutoCAD LT) are 2D … Read more Best CAD/3D Programs for Mac
Not that soon, is the short answer. Rhino 5 was released in late 2012 and there has been some anticipation that a Rhino 6 release would follow in 2014. Some of the speculation is due to a post by Brian Gillespie, Rhino Product Manager, where he sets out a potential goal of 1-2 years for … Read more Rhino 6 – When will Rhino 3D v6 be Released?
The imminent V-Ray for Skethup release has been promoted to v2.0 in light of the major upgrades and improvements. To test the latest beta release, visit the Chaos site here. Remember: Purchase V-Ray for Sketchup now at current pricing and receive the free upgrade to v2.0 when released (subject to the cost of a … Read more V-Ray for Sketchup 2.0 Final Beta Released
If you are an existing V-Ray for Sketchup user, or if you’re a prospective user, then news of the V-Ray for Sketchup 1.6 open beta release will be welcome (and greatly expected) news. Final stage development is now under way and this is your chance to provide feedback and get a sneak peak of some … Read more V-Ray for Sketchup Beta 1.6 Available. Free upgrades upon full release..
Here at CAD Software Direct we are pretty chuffed to announce that we now offer business leasing finance on many of our products. We’ve been working hard to find a finance company we believe is well suited to professional customers in the design sector – and now we have, we are pleased to be able … Read more Business Leasing Finance now available on 3D & CAD Software
Rhino 5 is now available to purchase on CAD Software Direct. If you would like more information on Rhino 5 features and benefits you can visit our Rhino 5 website. Reduced price upgrades to Rhino 5 until Feb 2013 – act now to keep up to date at the lower upgrade price.
It’s easy to step back from updates when you feel you’re happy with the way your software is currently performing. However, even with the most cynical software developers, most updates are usually very beneficial to the user, resulting in improved efficiency and greater ease of use. Nemetschek’s Vectorworks software is now updated annually, which means … Read more Key New Features of Vectorworks 2013
With this article, we begin a series of posts taking a closer look at ZBrush – and specifically what it can be used for. ZBrush is one of the most versatile packages available. From a consumer perspective, it can look a little expensive; however, from a business perspective, it is one of the best value … Read more ZBrush.. Did you know?
V-Ray for Rhino 1.5 Has Landed Chaos Group announced today the widely anticipated release of V-Ray for Rhino 1.5. The release builds on the proven success of the previous version whilst introducing further enhancements to provide even greater functionality, performance and ease of use. Possibly the most eagerly anticipated feature is realtime rendering (RT). … Read more V-Ray for Rhino 1.5 is Here!!
Pixologic this week announced the release of ZBrush 4R2b which offers hair, fur and fiber capabilities amongst other features. The new FiberMesh will enable quick and intuitive creation of hair and other fibrous materials. The FiberMesh function will generate fully sculptable Polymesh 3d objects. This means your fur and fibres will behave as sculptable geometry … Read more ZBrush 4R2b Now Available – New Fur and Hair Functionality