From all of us at CAD Software Direct, we’d like to extend thanks to our customers and partners, and we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. CAD Software Direct Opening Times Our offices are open on December 22nd until 3pm, so any orders placed before then will be processed as … Read more
SketchUp is an industry-standard 3D design software used by 41 million professionals and hobbyists around the world. The company offers a suite of design products, including free, Pro, Go, and Studio versions designed for various industries and higher education. SketchUp is universally known as a comprehensive 3D modelling tool with a low learning curve, making … Read more
Apple has recently released MacOS 13 Ventura and will be actively encouraging users to upgrade. Please note that the following are not currently supporting this new OS. SketchUp V-Ray Enscape Vectorworks have deemed v2022 SP5 as compatible, but have found a significant issue with Redshift in v2023 SP1. Vectorworks currently recommend that users don’t upgrade … Read more
As of January 15th 2022, a new and more secure sign-in system is being implemented to SketchUp. Regarding this, Trimble recently released the following statement: In an effort to increase security and better protect your account information, we will be upgrading Trimble’s sign-in platform over the next couple of days. After the change occurs, you … Read more
ARTVPS, the team behind Shaderlight, have announced the end of support for their software with the release of the following statement: “It is with real regret that we must announce that due to circumstances entirely beyond our control Shaderlight Ltd. will cease to trade with effect from the 15th December 2021. Unfortunately this means that … Read more
If you have a perpetual classic licence of SketchUp, this is your last chance to migrate over to the new subscription-based licence. Migrate Now > Now that SketchUp has moved over to exclusively being a subscription-based product, users of serial key-based licences have been able to migrate over to a subscription at a discount. This … Read more
If you own a SketchUp Pro Classic Licence, you should know that SketchUp are changing how they offer their software after November 4th 2020. This is the last opportunity to renew maintenance. As of 4th November 2020, we will no longer be able to sell maintenance and support. SketchUp will only offer the named user … Read more
If you’re looking to become a certified Rhino specialist, McNeel offer certifications for experts and educators. Certifications are a way to test knowledge and competency in both Rhino software and in 3D visualisation. Typically, proficiency with Rhino skills allow users to excel and develop more advanced skills, build a greater understanding of advanced concepts, and … Read more
It’s the same SketchUp you know, just a new way to buy. Trimble have recently made a big announcement that confirms SketchUp Classic Perpetual licences and Maintenance & Support renewal plans will no longer be sold after November 4th 2020 across all regions. The SketchUp Subscription version has been on sale for about a year … Read more
This is a common question we hear from new Vectorworks users. Typically, a user knows that Vectorworks is the right software for them because they’ve used it as a student or in-practice but now need their own licence. When starting out, it can be a substantial purchase and in this post we’ll have a quick … Read more