V-Ray for Sketchup Beta 1.6 Available. Free upgrades upon full release..

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 V-Ray for Sketchup Beta 1.6 Available. Free upgrades upon full release..

Release of Shaderlight 2.4

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 Release of Shaderlight 2.4

ZBrush 4R5 Released

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 ZBrush 4R5 Released

Business Leasing Finance now available on 3D & CAD Software

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 Business Leasing Finance now available on 3D & CAD Software

Key New Features of Vectorworks 2013

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 Key New Features of Vectorworks 2013