If you are an existing V-Ray for Sketchup user, or if you’re a prospective user, then news of the V-Ray for Sketchup 1.6 open beta release will be welcome (and greatly expected) news. Final stage development is now under way and this is your chance to provide feedback and get a sneak peak of some … Read more
New Shaderlight for SketchUp Release Thanks to the release of version 2.4, SketchUpUsers of Shaderlight can now render faster and more efficiently. Shaderlight 2.4 is available for free to existing Shaderlight v2 customers. New users can purchase the new release as a full or timed access license at CAD Software Direct. This month, users can … Read more
We are pleased to announce the release of ZBrush 4R5! Combine the new Panel Loops with the power of QRemesher (released earlier this year in ZBrush 4R4) and the possibilities for creating complex and efficient parts become endless. ZBrush 4R5 includes usability upgrades including Dynamic Brush Size control, Mouse Wheel support, Quick/Auto Save functions and … Read more
Here at CAD Software Direct we are pretty chuffed to announce that we now offer business leasing finance on many of our products. We’ve been working hard to find a finance company we believe is well suited to professional customers in the design sector – and now we have, we are pleased to be able … Read more
Rhino 5 is now available to purchase on CAD Software Direct. If you would like more information on Rhino 5 features and benefits you can visit our Rhino 5 website. Reduced price upgrades to Rhino 5 until Feb 2013 – act now to keep up to date at the lower upgrade price.
There is a new madCAM 5 beta (64-bit) available for download. Whats new? New Planar Finishing angle from X option. (3X, 4X, 5X and 5Xtra) New Planar Finishing one way climb or conventional option. (3X, 4X, 5X and 5Xtra) New sizable window for the post processor dialog. (3X, 4X, 5X and 5Xtra) New print button … Read more
It’s easy to step back from updates when you feel you’re happy with the way your software is currently performing. However, even with the most cynical software developers, most updates are usually very beneficial to the user, resulting in improved efficiency and greater ease of use. Nemetschek’s Vectorworks software is now updated annually, which means … Read more
Launched to celebrate the tenth anniversary of ArtVPS, developers of rendering plug-in to SketchUp, Shaderlight, the competition attracted hundreds of entries from all around the world, covering a wide variety of subjects. The panel of judges, including our friends from 3D Artist and SketchUcation, awarded the entries on both technical ability and overall appearance. David … Read more
In this series of ZClassroom videos, Joseph Drust walks you through the steps to create a picatinny, a “molle”, a radio, and more. You’ll learn how to use the updated functions within DynaMesh as well as Insert Mesh, NoiseMaker, Decimation Master, and Mirror and Weld. Joseph has over ten years of experience working in the … Read more
To mark the start of SIGGRAPH 2012 in L.A., MAXON is announcing the immediate availability of the CINEMA 4D R14 demo version. Test incredible new features such as the completely integrated sculpting system, the camera matching functionality and new connectivity to third-party applications. Modeling, animation, rendering and workflow have also been made even better, which lets … Read more