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With McNeel adding and testing new features for the Rhino 9 release, we are taking a closer look at one they mentioned that we think is pretty exciting: the MarkUp command. What is Rhino WIP? Rhino WIP (Work-in-Progress), also known as Rhino 9, is a new version of Rhino that is currently in development. This … Read more
Great architecture deserves a workflow that moves as fast as your ideas. The Spring 2026 ArchDesign release packs new features into Enscape, Veras, Envision, Cosmos, Impact, and Chaos Cloud. The goal? To keep your projects flowing smoothly, from your first sketch to your final client sign-off. What is the Chaos Enscape ArchDesign Collection? The Enscape … Read more
Date: 5th March Time: 9:30 am GMT Register: Sign up here SOLIDWORKS are hosting a 30-40 minute webinar on how electromagnetic simulation can help companies improve innovation, product safety, and compliance. Simon Wilkinson will lead the session, showing how CST Studio Suite and SIMULIA can support more efficient product development. The webinar includes a live … Read more
It’s common to open an old SketchUp model and find a mess of unnamed groups, tangled geometry, and objects called “Component 14.” What should be a quick task often becomes a time-consuming search. The SketchUp team recently shared five simple habits that help avoid these issues. These are basic steps that make your models easier … Read more
Date: Wednesday 25th February 2026 Time: 3:30PM Register: Sign up on Zoom If you work in furniture design, interior design, or architectural visualisation and use Rhino as part of your process, there’s a free webinar coming up that’s worth putting in your calendar. On 25th February at 3:30 pm GMT, Ditte Willads Petersen, CAD Designer … Read more
Chaos has released Veras 4.0, which brings a new render engine to the AI-driven architectural visualisation tool. The key change is a new rendering engine built on Nano Banana Pro, Google’s latest AI image model. In practice, this leads to higher quality images, fewer odd visual errors, and prompts that actually do what you ask. … Read more
Join architect and computational designer Arsenii Bychkov as he walks through the development of one of the project’s most striking features: a sweeping 9,000 m² double-curved wooden ceiling. Using this remarkable case study, the session demonstrates how Rhino and Grasshopper can support complex geometric development from the earliest design sketches right through to construction documentation. … Read more
Date: 4th March 2026 Time: 10:00 am GMT Register: Sign up now Looking to get more out of SketchUp? Whether you’re new to 3D modelling or a seasoned pro, there’s a free webinar coming up that we think is well worth your time. SketchUp are hosting a session packed with practical tips and techniques to … Read more
Master Data Management in This Free SOLIDWORKS Webinar: Date: 19th February 2026 Time: 9:30 am GMT Register: Sign up now If you work on parts, assemblies, or full products, you need software that matches your workflow. SOLIDWORKS is a widely used 3D CAD platform for engineers and designers. It offers strong modelling tools and an … Read more
SOLIDWORKS 2026 introduces AI-powered drawing automation, enhanced assembly tools, and performance improvements designed to streamline design workflows. Here are the main updates across different modules. Drawings The new AutoGenerate Drawing command, accessible directly from the New menu, uses AI to automatically create 2D drawings for parts and assemblies. The system generates appropriate dimensions, views, and … Read more