AECCafe Voice Posts Tagged ‘Revit’The Care, Feeding and Openness of the DWG FormatThursday, August 24th, 2017In 1998 the Open Design Alliance (ODA), then the OpenDWG Alliance, was formed as an independent, non-profit corporation dedicated to making the DWG file format an open standard for CAD software much like the DXF format. It was renamed the Open Design Alliance in 2002.
Users Speak out on Low Cost Conceptual Design OptionsThursday, May 25th, 2017AECCafe Voice asked some users and vendors about their low cost conceptual design software to see what features are the most valuable to users in the workplace.  GRAPHISOFT ARCHICAD Autodesk Revit Live Brings Designs to LifeThursday, March 2nd, 2017Autodesk Revit Live (formerly Autodesk LIVE), a new interactive cloud-based visualization service which offers Revit AEC users the ability to transform their designs into fully-interactive 3D models, was launched in July 2016. The service draws viewers into the story of an architectural design much like a video game.  Autodesk Live Edition Launch Screen AEC Predictions for 2017Thursday, February 2nd, 2017AEC technology company spokespeople weigh in on what their predictions are for 2017, with their thoughts on “going digital,” virtual and augmented reality, smart cities, “assembled architecture,” drones, self-driving cars, big data and much more. Stay tuned for some very insightful comments on the state of industry going forward this year.  Self driving electronic computer car on road, 3D illustration (courtesy Bentley Systems) Smart Cities
 City of Helsinki – Helsinki 3D+ “A smart city is a visionary statement for urban development that aims to converge information technology, operational technology, and engineering technology to better manage a city’s assets, and ultimately improve the quality of life for all. Technology is the enabler for smart cities around the globe, spanning mega projects to smaller scale initiatives that focus on streamlining processes, realizing efficiency gains, and improving services to its citizens. To realize the potential of a smart city, a concerted focus is being placed on a digital strategy that will enable comprehensive project delivery and enhanced asset performance for the supply chain and asset owners that build, construct, and operate and maintain infrastructure.” — Aidan Mercer, Industry Marketing Director, Government, Bentley Systems Top Trends in AEC Technical Training from ASCENT Center for Technical KnowledgeThursday, January 26th, 2017In an AECCafe Voice interview with Paul Burden of ASCENT Center for Technical Knowledge, the courseware segment of Rand Worldwide, he spoke of the trends he saw in the provision of technical training for their customers.
2016 in Review Through AECCafe StoriesWednesday, December 14th, 2016No one would contest the fact that 2016 has been a tumultuous year, with lots of shifts worldwide and many disruptive technologies coming onboard.  Oak-paneled Auditorium inside the Aliyev Center – photo by Helene Binet AECCafe’s Holiday Technology Wish ListThursday, December 8th, 2016Most of what AEC professionals need and want is how to get their designs expressed, realized and built efficiently, accurately, quickly and on budget. The solutions to these challenges can be provided with a mix of software, cloud and gadgetry, much of which you will find here.  Leica BLK 360 scanner New Interoperability Agreement between Trimble and Autodesk Improves Data Exchanges and WorkflowsFriday, July 15th, 2016Trimble and Autodesk, Inc. entered into an interoperability agreement to improve current data exchanges, aimed at saving customers’ time and reducing project costs typically associated with workflow inefficiency across different suppliers’ technologies. This will benefit architects, engineers and contractors, and importantly, project owners by enabling more freedom to optimize technology workflows needed to meet the complex requirements of today’s construction projects.
Autodesk Announces Revit 2017 and a Host of Other New Product ReleasesWednesday, April 20th, 2016Typically, Autodesk announces the latest version of its software in the spring of each year, and this year is no exception. Trimble Acquires SefairaFriday, February 12th, 2016In a conversation with Mads Jensen, Sefaira’s co-founder, we talked about the company’s recent acquisition by Trimble. |
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