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Autodesk Showcase 2012 for Architectural, Construction, and Engineering Users

Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

Autodesk® Showcase® real-time 3D presentation and rendering software offers architects, designers, engineers, and managers the ability to quickly and easily transform digital prototypes or architectural designs into compelling imagery, movies, and real-time presentations. With Showcase, creating high-value, interactive design reviews, stunning marketing materials, and convincing sales pitches is as simple as a few clicks.

The feedback from Project Newport (Autodesk Labs) has been incorporated into Autodesk Showcase 2012. Check out this video to learn more:

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What is new in Autodesk Navisworks 2012

Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

Autodesk Navisworks 2012 accelerates BIM project review through integration, analysis, and communication enhancements. File interoperability improvements help boost productivity by supporting workflows between the latest enhancements in Autodesk Revit products and third-party applications. New user interface and API (application programming interface) for the Timeliner tool provide greater control and flexibility when working with 4D simulations. New multi-sheet 2D DWF support enables users to open, review and explore 2D data sets alongside 3D models.

Here are a series of videos showing new Navisworks functionality (on the next page):

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Tags: AutoCAD, Autodesk, Navisworks, Revit
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What is new in AutoCAD Architecture 2012

Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

The 2012 AutoCAD Family adds a more robust set of 3D modeling tools that enable improved surfacing and conceptual design functionality, expanded point cloud support and direct access to the AutoCAD WS application via the AutoCAD user interface to enable users to view, edit and share DWG drawings through a web browser or mobile device. Other enhancements provide faster start times, faster commands and overall improved product performance, and a premium graphics and visual experience.

AutoCAD Architecture 2012 now offers faster startup and drawing load times for more immediate access to tools and large drawing navigation. A new corner windows capability makes it easy to add a single window in the corner intersection of two walls.

See the video below for new features in AutoCAD Architecture 2012:

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