‘Autocad’
A Buildingtalk guide
Start with the news release
Avanquest launch new version of TurboCAD v16 from
Avanquest UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "Avanquest have recently launched the latest version of TurboCAD Professional v16, the architectural and mechanical computer aided design software.".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release CA Group new website with technical drawings from
CA Group: "CA Group, metal roofing and cladding manufacturer, has launched its new and improved website.".
In May 2009, we covered the news from Mobile CAD Surveying
- take a look at Mobile CAD Surveying is building surveying expert
which says: "Whether it is quick turn-around you need for a specific project or simply on-going updates to as-built floor plans, Mobile CAD Surveying and Sitemaster Building delivers.".
Take a look also at the news release from Fulcro Engineering Services, MAP and Fulcro develop construction design tool,
as well as Revit Architecture support for sustainability from Autodesk,
and Graitec sign first Advance Steel deal in India from Graitec.
Latest stories...
Slimline shutters protect Silwood Community Centre (May 2009)
Charter-Integr8 security shutters have been installed at the new Silwood Community Centre, London.
Graitec announce launch of Advance Concrete 2009 (April 2009)
Graitec launches the 2009 release of Advance Concrete, a software solution dedicated to the creation of formwork and reinforcement drawings.
Tools of the future remodel buildings of the past (March 2009)
New case study from CADline looks at how architects are using tools of the future to remodel buildings of the past, including Levitt Bernstein and the resurrection of 1960's Brunswick Centre.
Sitemaster Building software for site plans (March 2009)
Sitemaster Building 4.1 programme can produce very accurate finished floor plans in the same or less time than it takes to carry out a traditional site survey.
Bentley and 'green' building design (March 2009)
Bentley Systems announce availability in the United States and Canada of Bentley's Energy Performance Series, the first robust software for building energy design, analysis, and simulation.
ProgeCAD 2009 Standard released by iCADsales.com (March 2009)
ICADsales.com announce the release of their lower cost alternative for editing AutoCAD 2009 and earlier version drawings.
Video training from MultiSUITE Software (March 2009)
Streaming video training for structural steel and RC CAD detailing and drawing from MultiSUITE Software.
Autodesk new Infrastructure Modelling software (March 2009)
Autodesk new Infrastructure Modelling software products help users in utilities, telecommunications organisations and government agencies.
Further reading
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Low cost AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT compatibility
ProgeSOFT announce worldwide release of progeCAD 2009 Professional including Google Earth export, PDF import, and an improved CAD drawing interface.
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New route to BIM with AutoCAD Revit Architecture
Autodesk now offers all architectural design solutions included in one product giving new flexibility.
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