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Real2015 | CAPTURE > COMPUTE > CREATE now view on demand

If, like me, you didn’t get to the reality capture conference Real2015 you can view the sessions on demand. An amazing collection of topics, see a sample in the summary video below. Real2015.com/on-demand/ Get Ready for REAL 2016 by taking a look back at last year’s ground breaking summit. The inaugural year of REAL was an amazing exploration of the convergence of 3d sensing, making & visualization. Relive and experience leading designers, artists, entrepreneurs & educators discussing the latest innovations in this 3D revolution. Read more →

Has Google purchased Esri?

Did you wonder why — as of January 20, 2015* — Google Earth Pro licenses were made free? I don’t use Google Earth often and, although happy not to have to deal with disappearing Earths, didn’t really think much about it. Last week I got a link to a blog post by someone who has clearly thought about it a great deal. Duane's hypothesis is rather intriguing, especially for Esri GIS users. Google has purchased Esri | Duane Wilkins | LinkedIn "Go large or go home" they say, so here goes. Here's my take on the new GooEsrigle relationship. The... Read more →

Revit User Group Wellington June (24th) Meeting announcement

Details of tomorrows* RUGWELL June meeting: First presentation: Managing Linked Files in Revit by Greg Burr - Designgroup Stapleton Elliott Suitable for all levels of expertise, Full Revit & Revit LT Learn how to control the visibility of linked Revit and AutoCAD files in your views to get them looking just right. Also find out how to reload an updated link without loosing all of the visibility settings. Second Presentation: Wellington City Council Asset Management Update Practical Revit Modelling for Asset Management by Max Drake & Matt Cantwell - WCC Interesting for all levels of expertise, Full Revit & Revit... Read more →

Revit User Group Auckland June Meeting announcement

Details of the upcoming RUGAKL June meeting, see you there? Dynamo and Revit - June Meeting Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 5:30 PM Jasmax Offices, 2 Marston Street, Parnell, Auckland (From the top of the stairs, turn right at reception, meeting space past the café area. Please join us from 5.30pm: • 6:00pm : Welcome and Introduction • 6:05pm : Presentation: Using Dynamo with Revit - Chris Vorster Using the Dynamo graphical programming that comes with Revit Dynamo extends building information modelling with the data and logic environment of a graphical algorithm editor - http://dynamobim.com/ • 7.00pm: Wrap up – Tips,... Read more →

CadCARD SlideCharts for AutoCAD, really!

My blog email inbox gets a fair amount of PR stuff. Most of it is easily ignored but occasionally something catches my attention. I haven’t used a CadCARD, don’t really have a need for it, must admit was rather surprised there is still demand for this kind of analogue calculator. Rather cool in a retro way! CadCARD SlideCharts for AutoCAD - cadcard.com Slide Charts for AutoCAD - 4 Versions – NEW US Version US ANSI & Architectural "Junior" Version US Version Metric Version US ANSI & Architectural Converted to Metric Version Image credit: CadCARD.com Read more →

DWF and Design Review debate is Alive in the Lab

Scott recently posted about the new A360 Integrated Viewer which can view many native design file formats. It is integral in many of the A360 portals but is also available as a separate on-line viewer: Just open https://360.autodesk.com/viewer Drag your file into the viewer to upload it (having read the associated terms and conditions…) View and share! Scott’s post has a lot of info on the new viewer but the discussion about the future of Autodesk’s Design Web Format (DWF) and Autodesk Design Review (see the comments in addition to the article) is well worth reading for current users of... Read more →

Windows 10 Available on July 29

Wow, earlier than I’d expected! Looking forward to getting the release on my ATIV Smart PC, Nokia 520 & 1520 and, soon, Surface Pro 3! UPDATE 01/06/2015 23:36 Plus my desktop (which I forgot to mention, bizarre thinking about Windows heritage) and — it appears by the screen spec — perhaps even my old netbook! Hello World: Windows 10 Available on July 29 June 1, 2015 by Terry Myerson Today, I’m excited to share the availability date for Windows 10. In fact, I thought I’d let Cortana, the world’s most personal digital assistant, share the news. You can ask Cortana... Read more →