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ImageRevit Structure Extensions is a set of tools only available to Revit Structure subscription holders. These tools range from producing a simple grid via an Excel spreadsheet to reinforced concrete drawings.

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ImageGreg Corke reports on a new 3D dataset from the creators of NextMap Britain that has the potential to bring digital terrain modelling into the hands of the CAD masses.

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Originating from Hungary in 1982, Graphisoft’s ArchiCAD is the most mature 3D Building Information Modelling solution on the market. With a very loyal installed base over Europe and America, the company regularly produces updates and add-ons. Martyn Day evaluates two of the latest enhancements.

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ImageGenerative design is an application of parametric modelling technology that has quickly swept through the design schools and high-end architectural firms, and is now on the cusp of going mainstream. Martyn Day attended the key annual conference, SmartGeometry 09.

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ImagePopular among students and professionals, McNeel Associate

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ImageIn the not too distant future, you may well end up launching your favourite design tool in a web browser, or never worrying about upgrading your workstation

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Bentley's new ProjectWise Dynamic Plot solution enables users to mark up paper drawings and automatically feed digital redlines back into the CAD drawings from which they were created.

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ImageGreg Corke reports on a powerful tool for civil engineers that has the potential to revolutionise the role of design visualisation throughout the design phase.

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It is that time of year again when Autodesk retires an old version of AutoCAD and introduces a new generation. Featuring 2D parametrics and conceptual 3D, AutoCAD 2010 represents a change of direction for the industry de-facto standard. Martyn Day and Paul Woddy give us their views of the product launches.

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ImagePaul Woddy of www.revitguru.com looks at the adoption of Autodesk Revit and discovers that hard user numbers are difficult to find.

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ImageIf you need to share, review, interrogate and publish multi-disciplinary 3D representations of a design in a single building model, Autodesk has a very handy tool for the job, writes Martyn Day.

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ImageMarc Thomas, senior consultant at Cadventure Ltd, previews the upcoming MicroStation

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ImageInteroperability is one of the industry

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ImageMoving from pencil and drawing board to CAD improved the productivity of designers overnight. However, with so much design information captured in digital form, even greater benefits are possible.

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ImageTekla Structures is an end-to-end structural BIM solution providing a dedicated 3D modelling environment for conceptual design, engineering, round trip analysis, detailing and beyond. Greg Corke takes a closer look at the latest release, version 14.

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ImageRecent market conditions have coalesced to drive a massive take-up of Building Information Modelling (BIM) tools. Martyn Day looks at the benefits of this fast-growing technology.

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ImageAdobe

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ImageA new website from Informatix is showcasing the work of customers using Piranesi artist

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ImageRevit goes green with the addition of the Integrated Environmental Solutions

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ImageThere is a lot of talk about green building design and many architects are coming up against design-related criteria of Part L. With building performance becoming key, Martyn Day evaluates a low-cost solution that could be the answer to better building design.