At Least 15% Off Sale This Summer

15% OFF for Summer

We don’t need any excuse other than the sun being out to celebrate summer with some discounts! From now until August 30th 2019, we’ve got at least 15% OFF RRP on a wide range of 3D software. Whether you’re in product design, mechanical engineering, visual effects or architecture, you’ll find a good deal. Save on Altair Enter … Read more

Vectorworks Case Study: Ares Landscape Architects

Ares Landscapes

This is a case study by Vectorworks. View the original here. Ares Landscape Architects Ltd mandates quality in all areas of their practice, starting with the quality of their employees. Led by Directors Ricardo and Ania Ares, the firm is comprised of 20+ members who, at a minimum, hold a postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture. … Read more

Student SketchUp for Summer Competition

SketchUp Competition

CAD Software Direct are excited to announce our latest 3D competition with a top prize available for the taking!  Things are a little different this time around because we don’t have the theme or brief…you do! We want you to send us your course brief and the work you created for it. It doesn’t matter if … Read more

Vectorworks Render Quality – Architect

Vectorworks Render Quality

Unlike a lot of 3D applications, Vectorworks features a high quality renderer built in and included as standard. Whether you’re creating OpenGL, draft or final quality renderings, you’ve got all the tools you need straight out the box. If you’re ever in any doubt as to just how good Vectorworks renders can look, see below for … Read more

Rhino.Inside – Easily Add Rhino to Your Existing Workflow

Rhino Inside

Rhino.Inside is an open source Rhino WIP project which allows Rhino and Grasshopper to run inside other 64-bit Windows applications such as Revit and AutoCAD. It is now possible to: Start Rhino and Grasshopper as an add-in to other applications. Drive the host application with Grasshopper definitions. Use the host’s APIs in a Grasshopper and Rhino plug-in. Use Rhino’s APIs in … Read more

Vectorworks 2019 – Buying or Leasing

Vectorworks Payment Methods

Vectorworks is the ideal professional tool for architects meeting BIM standards, landscapers designing and planning environments, event and exhibition designers putting on shows – and many more disciplines – but we often get asked “How can I pay for Vectorworks?” Here we’ll take a quick look at the options available, and the payment methods you … Read more

Vectorworks Spotlight Case Study: Stagestruck

Vectorworks Spotlight

This is an abridged version of the original case study by Vectorworks. View the original Stagestruck started as a technical production company but quickly developed into a full-service agency, mostly serving the corporate events market. With 80 full-time team members, the firm coordinates everything themselves, including concept, design, documentation, and production. “There are a number of different … Read more

3D Friday is Back! Come and see us June 14th in Colchester

3D Friday

We’re opening our doors again for another 3D Friday this June in Colchester! For 3D architectural, urban, interior and product design we’ll be showing SketchUp and Vectorworks. To complement 3D modelling, we’ll also have some renderers including KeyShot and V-Ray. We’ll even have a full Oculus Rift setup with KeyVR for you to try demonstrating how virtual reality … Read more

Vectorworks Service Select Webinars: Spotlight “What is Braceworks?” and Spotlight Renderworks Styles

Vectorworks Spotlight Braceworks

Sign up today to book your place on these exclusive webinars only for Vectorworks Service Select customers, featuring Vectorworks Spotlight and Braceworks.   Vectorworks Spotlight – What is Braceworks? 10:00 – 12:00 (GMT+1) June 7th 2019 Register Now   Vectorworks Spotlight – Renderworks Styles 15:00 – 17:00 (GMT+1) June 7th 2019 Register Now

25% OFF Vectorworks – Offer Ending Soon

Vectorworks Make the Switch

Make the Switch to Vectorworks to get 25% off PLUS one year of VSS absolutely free! This offer ends on June 14th, so take a look before it’s too late. There is 25% off for completely new customers to Vectorworks, and there is no limit on the amount of licences you can buy using the … Read more