Working Remotely with CAD Software

Working Remotely

In the current situation, more and more people are working remotely to keep business running as normal. At this unusual time, you might be unsure of how to keep using your CAD programs. Read on to find out how to move licences in popular programs, or how you can connect to the office without moving … Read more Working Remotely with CAD Software

Opening Times and Christmas Deals

Christmas Deals

It’s been another strong year for 3D modeling and rendering. We’ve seen major releases in Vectorworks 2020 demonstrating considerable performance boosts, KeyShot 9 adding GPU rendering and RealCloth, a Maxwell 5 engine re-write built for speed, and so much more than we can list here. As always, we’d like to extend our sincere thanks to … Read more Opening Times and Christmas Deals

KeyShot 9 – What’s New?

KeyShot 9.1

KeyShot by Luxion is a professional 3D renderer that integrates with more 3D software than any other, and is used throughout the entire product development process from concept design and presentation to delivering digital prototypes and creating sales/marketing visuals. Buy KeyShot 9 Industry professionals ranging from Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Consumer Electronics, Jewellery, Marketing, Media and … Read more KeyShot 9 – What’s New?

Mac OS Catalina (10.15)

Mac OS Catalina

As Mac OS users may now be aware, the Catalina update has arrived. Since Apple released the beta for the new macOS 10.15 Catalina in June, software engineers have been working diligently to determine how it would affect the performance of recent product releases. As always with any major operating system release: Please ensure any … Read more Mac OS Catalina (10.15)

Maxon Announces Next Generation Cinema 4D at SIGGRAPH 2019

Cinema 4D R21

While delivering new features and new subscription pricing options, Cinema 4D is now unified into a singular version. Cinema 4D has always been easy to learn and use, but now it’s even easy to choose the version you want at a new low price. Feature Highlights One Version of Cinema 4DR21 marks the introduction of … Read more Maxon Announces Next Generation Cinema 4D at SIGGRAPH 2019

SketchUp 2019 and LayOut Feature Update

We are excited to share some of our favourite features and improvements in the latest product update to SketchUp Pro 2019 and LayOut.  This release has made SketchUp more intuitive and fun to use with focus on improvements to imagery exports, usability, and a seamless LayOut connection. New in SketchUp Professional output enhancements Exporting images … Read more SketchUp 2019 and LayOut Feature Update

KeyVR Webinar Recording Available Now

KeyShot KeyVR

The “Creating Immersive VR Product Experiences with KeyVR” webinar recording is now available to watch on demand. If you’re interested in KeyVR, contact us now for a free trial. What is KeyVR? KeyShot and KeyVR are both built upon the core framework of the KeyShot application, which allows us to share many core application features, … Read more KeyVR Webinar Recording Available Now

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 2019 – Buying or Leasing

Should I Buy or Rent V-Ray?

Rent V-Ray

“Subscription” and “Rental” can sometimes be considered bad words when it comes to software, but they can actually be incredibly handy. Did you know that V-Ray, one of the most powerful and popular renderers for a wide range of industries, is available perpetually, annually and monthly? For example, if you’re looking to buy V-Ray for 3ds … Read more Should I Buy or Rent V-Ray?

Orca 3D News – Marine Design for Rhinoceros

Orca 3D for Rhino

Version 1.5 Release Orca3D Version 1.5 is now available for Rhino 5, incorporating all of the functionality of the Version 1.4 WIP, including the Marine CFD interface, ISO 12217-2 STIX stability index calculator, and stability criteria evaluation. New Licensing System Orca3D now uses a new licensing system. The old system had a conflict with the … Read more Orca 3D News – Marine Design for Rhinoceros