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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
Bring your architecture presentations to life with the SketchUp Viewer for Meta Quest. With this app, you can bring your SketchUp models to life for your clients, colleagues and other stakeholders. Originally called the Oculus, Meta Quest is Mark Zuckerberg’s VR headset offering. Meta Quest headsets allow users to enter an immersive virtual reality experience … Read more
We’re excited to say that RhinoArtisan 6 is here! RhinoArtisan 6 is a fabulous addition to your tool kit with a fresh look, new commands, and upgrades to existing features. In this blog post, we’ll look at the latest features. What is RhinoArtisan? RhinoArtisan is a specialised plugin for Rhino3D. It helps with jewellery design, … Read more
Looking to start using Vectorworks? Vectorworks offers several options, each designed to meet specific needs. Deciding which Vectorworks software is right for your design needs can be overwhelming, but understanding the key differences between each option will help you make the right decision. Let’s explore the available options to see which Vectorworks software is right … Read more
VisualARQ 3 is now available! With over 250 new features, updates, commands, and fixes, it’s a significant improvement over the previous version. So, let’s dive into the updates! What Is VisualARQ? VisualARQ brings BIM functionality and additional architectural and fabrication tools to Rhino3D. This helps you create beautiful 3D architectural models using Rhino’s core tools, … Read more