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In architectural design, communicating ideas with clarity can make a big difference. Stunning visualisations can take a concept that inspires to a design that makes stakeholders sit up and take note. Tools for visualisation in SketchUp can help you create work that wins work and gets people listening. While SketchUp is best known for its … Read more
V-Ray 7 for SketchUp brings many exciting features and tools designed to improve efficiency, expand creative possibilities, and enhance presentation capabilities. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned visualiser, this release offers innovative solutions to help you work smarter and produce stunning results. Let’s take a closer look at what’s on offer. What is V-Ray? … Read more
Chaos Corona 12.1 builds on the strengths of version 12, delivering tools that improve speed, collaboration, and quality in 3D rendering. From real-time scene interaction with Vantage Live Link to enhanced caustics and automatic exposure adjustments, this update simplifies workflows while elevating the visual results. What is Chaos Corona? Corona Chaos delivers efficient 3D rendering … Read more
Black Friday/Cyber Monday for 2024 has now ended. Check out our current offers page to see our latest promotions. It’s November, the temperature has dropped, and the Christmas songs are on the radio. It can mean only one thing: It’s Black Friday season! Here are all the sales, discounts, and offers we have for CAD … Read more
Cyber Security for design businesses is more important than ever. According to government research, 50% of all businesses (including 70% of medium and 74% of large businesses) reported a cyber breach or attack in 2023. It’s not just your data that’s at risk. It’s your clients’ data, too. From intellectual property (IP) to email addresses, … Read more
The pressure is on for architects to design sustainably. Enscape Impact is an Enscape plugin that can help you design sustainable projects and get real-time feedback on the early stages of your designs. At Chaos, they’ve been researching the impacts of the climate crisis on the design industry and found some interesting trends. The Architects … Read more
xShape is a next-generation subdivision (Sub-D) modelling tool that runs entirely in your browser. Sub-D modelling works like digital clay, helping you to create complex shapes and smooth surfaces quickly and accurately. With simple Push/Pull tools and plenty of customisable options, xShape is perfect for beginners and experts alike. In SOLIDWORKS, the xShapes Sub-D modelling … Read more
The V-Ray 7 rollout has begun, and we are so excited! The first update is for V-Ray 7 for 3ds Max. This update has some handy features that make working with V-Ray even better. What is V-Ray? V-Ray provides professionals with a powerful rendering engine capable of producing photo-realistic images and animations. Its advanced rendering … Read more
Enscape 4.2 focuses on improving ray-tracing and improved workflows with Rhino and Vectorworks. The new updates include: Revit Graphics Override: Enscape now reflects the same object appearances and overrides used in Revit. This can also help highlight structural details like piping or cable to ease communication with engineers. This feature is highly requested, so we’re … Read more
BricsCAD v25 includes 60+ new and updated features to speed up drafting and design for 2D and 3D models. What is BrisCAD? BricsCAD is a powerful CAD platform split into several software packages tailored to different needs. Its intuitive UI is excellent for those new to CAD and familiar to those moving to BricsCAD from … Read more