Want to make your SketchUp models look even better? It’s a question we get asked a lot here at CAD Software Direct and one we are always excited to answer. There are lots of ways to get the most out of your SketchUp models without having to remodel completely. Quite often, improving your model comes … Read more
Join the SOLIDWORKS team as they design, build and program an Autonomous Robot Car in SOLIDWORKS. This tutorial requires knowledge of designing in SOLIDWORKS. This fabulous tutorial starts with walking you through best practices for folder structures to help you organise your car. This also includes recommendations for tagging parts you’re 3D printing and purchasing. … Read more
New to Rhino? Looking for Rhino v8 tutorials? Sometimes it can feel a little overwhelming to get started. Whether it’s deciding what project to try or working out what tools to use, it can get a bit much. That’s where follow-along tutorials come in. These tutorials help build your confidence and improve your design skills. … Read more
Join the SketchUp crew as they model a treehouse in SketchUp 2025, with suggestions from the SketchUp forums. SketchUp’s design superstar Aaron worked from an existing 3D model of a tree to build his Treehouse. He’ll explore structural design using standard lumber sizes and maybe even figure out how to fit in a hot tub, … Read more
Thinking about moving to Rhino 3D? Here’s a handy Rhino tutorial to get you started! In this tutorial, Mary Ann Fugier from McNeel Seattle shows you how to set up your environment, create shapes and use the different views within Rhino to your advantage. You’ll also create a side table in the famous Shaker style. … Read more
Join McNeel Europe for an exclusive webinar on February 12, 2025, at 3pm GMT (4:00 PM CEST), featuring Guido Cherici, partner at Elastico Disegno. This session will explore the design process behind the MIA Hand, an award-winning robotic hand developed for amputees. A New Approach to Prosthetic Design The MIA Hand was created to be … Read more
xShape is a next-generation subdivision (Sub-D) modelling tool that runs entirely in your browser. Sub-D modelling works like digital clay, helping you to create complex shapes and smooth surfaces quickly and accurately. With simple Push/Pull tools and plenty of customisable options, xShape is perfect for beginners and experts alike. In SOLIDWORKS, the xShapes Sub-D modelling … Read more
Next-level Workflows for Structural Engineers with Grasshopper and FEM-DesignMarch 20th, 2024 4:00 PM CET In this webinar, Strusoft will present their Grasshopper for Rhino plugin for the structural engineering software FEM-Design. There will be an overview of the functionality, as well as user examples and a step-by-step demo. About the speakers: Johanna Riad works with … Read more
February 21st – 23rd, 202410:00 AM – 5:00 PM CET Even before using CAD software, structural engineers have mathematically calculated structure parameters such as material, weight, support conditions, and loads – all according to design codes, then verified the calculated results through experiments on physical models. Today, 3D modelling tools are used to calculate, optimise, … Read more
Artlantis RT² allows you to validate your architectural response in just a few clicks.To discover the benefits, practical applications, and a live demonstration of this new feature, register for the live webinar on Friday, January 26th, at 10am Paris time. Register Now > How do I get my project into the site? Follow these 3 … Read more