Looking for a simple but satisfying project to build your CAD skills? This hands-on video from the SOLIDWORKS team shows how to create the Practically Perfect Pen Holder using xDesign. It’s designed with beginners in mind. The tutorial walks through the full process—from setting up your sketches to preparing your design for 3D printing. You’ll … Read more
Happy 30th Birthday, SOLIDWORKS! To celebrate three decades of innovation, we have a special offer for you. For 30 days only, enjoy 30% off new licenses and upgrades. Whether you’re an independent designer or part of an engineering team, this is the perfect time to unlock the full power of SOLIDWORKS with the industry-leading design … Read more
If you’ve recently left university or are about to, you may already know the value of SketchUp in bringing ideas to life. Now, SketchUp is offering a 30% discount on a full commercial Pro licence for a limited time – helping you move from classroom to career with the tools you already know. Who can … Read more
Still spending hours tweaking 2D drawings in Tekla? There’s a smarter way—and it doesn’t require you to become a coder. Join Greg Olszewski on 13 May 2025 at 2:00 PM (UK time) for a free Rhino User Webinar. He’ll show you how to use the Grasshopper plugin to automate your Tekla drawing tasks and cut … Read more
Construction projects move fast. Delays, miscommunication, and design changes can add risk and cost. The right tools can help you keep pace and cut through complexity. Date: 15th May 2025Time: 10:00 AM BST Join SketchUp’s latest webinar for construction professionals and see how SketchUp fits into real-world workflows. You’ll learn how teams use it to … Read more
VisualARQ is an excellent Rhino plugin which adds specialised architectural tools in Guides are a new feature added in VisualARQ 3. They are on the VisualARQ documentation toolbar and can be added by drag-and-drop. Join the VisualARQ team as they explain how to add guides, link objects to guides, use guides with the new Level … Read more
BricsCAD’s latest update includes some interesting workflow changes that help align it with other CAD software products on the market. These updates build on the BricsCAD V25 release, which implemented AI and better commands for a simpler workflow. What is BricsCAD? BricsCAD is used by architects, engineers, designers, and construction professionals to create 2D and … Read more
RhinoArtisan is the go-to Rhino plugin for jewellery and product designers working with metal and gemstones. With its fantastic gem library and specialised jewellery tools, RhinoArtisan brings a powerful upgrade to Rhino for jewellery design and manufacturing. Packed with new tools for cost control, reporting, and design automation, this release puts precision and efficiency front … Read more
Python developers and Rhino users—if you’re curious about how to build your own plug-in for Rhino using Python, this session offers a practical look at what’s possible. On 7 April, join the Rhino User Webinar to see how 3XN created a plug-in to improve collaboration across its global teams. The tool brings together Rhino visuals, … Read more
SketchUp’s big annual release is here. The core focus for SketchUp 2025 is Visualisation. This update introduces photorealistic materials, improvements to ambient occlusion, and premium models from 3D Warehouse. Additionally, there are some long-awaited changes to LayOut, better IFC Import predictability, and more. Let’s take a deep dive into SketchUp 2025! Photorealistic Materials in SketchUp … Read more