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Camera Match for VectorWorks
- 09/06/08 - PanzerCAD Releases Camera Match 2008 as a VectorWorks Plug-in. This unique technology allows you to quickly and accurately align a 3D view to an existing photograph.  Read more >>

 

New Artlantis Shaders

- 17/04/08 - Abvent are delighted to announce 9 new Media CDs to complement the existing collections. CDs include cultured stone, marble shaders, 3d models of cars, people, shopping and travel billboards improvements. More

 

VectorWiki

- 18/4/08 - VectorWiki has rapidly become the largest independent inventory of VectorWorks-related resources on the web. The value of VectorWiki is that it provides a framework into which everything can be placed, whether it's the content itself, in the form of a wiki article, or it's a reference to some other site that is doing a wonderful job of managing some different type of information. VectorWiki is a community-maintained site. More

 

Architosh VectorWorks 5 Stars

- 15/4/08 - "This is the best update in the company's history of VectorWorks.  Architects looking for BIM solutions would be remiss in not evaluating VectorWorks Architect. Even those with no interest in BIM will find plenty of powerful new features." Anthony Frausto-Robledo. More

 

New SpaceNavigator for Notebooks

- 09/03/08 - 3Dconnexion have annouced the latest addition to its 3D mouse product range

replacing SpaceTraveler as the new portable 3D mouse. SpaceNavigator for Notebooks is ideal for on-the-go 3D professionals and enthusiasts and now has universal compatibility. More

  

VectorWorks Landscape Architect and Garden Design Competition

- 03/03/08 - Nemetschek North America are delighted to announce their new VectorWorks UK Landscape and Garden Design Competition, inviting all members of the UK VectorWorks community to submit entries which showcase their best completed projects. More

New Artlantis Studio & R 2

- 03/03/08 - This new version includes full radiosity, real sky simulation, automatic light adjustment and integrated post process. More

Training on VectorWorks, SketchUp and Artlantis Now Available

- 21/02/08 - Compuers Unlimited now offer affordable training in our London offices or at a customer's premises. More

New VectorWorks interiorcad

- 21/02/08 - interiorcad is a plug-in for VectorWorks and is specially designed for cabinet making, interior design, shopfitting, exhibition design and interior architecture. More


Free Viewer for VectorWorks 2008

- 20/02/08 - Nemetschek N.A. has released a free, downloadable VectorWorks Viewer that has been updated for VectorWorks 2008. The Viewer lets an individual open a VectorWorks file and make use of the viewing tools and commands. As the Viewer can be used by anyone who does not own VectorWorks, this not only benefits clients, but it also allows service bureaus to print VectorWorks files for their customers. download

 

VW Architect Used to Create Virtual Tour of Grays of Westminster

- 19/02/08 - UK architect and photographer
Michael Eleftheriades has created a virtual tour of Grays of Westminster-a unique period shop in London, specialising in Nikon equipment-using a technique incorporating VectorWorks Architect architectural design software. More

Piranesi 5 Mac Released

- 4/12/-07 - Piranesi 5 for Mac OS X is now available. Mac users of Piranesi can now enjoy the extensive functional enhancements and wide range of UI improvements delivered with version 5.

VectorWorks 12.5.3 Update

- 16/11/-07 - Nemetschek N.A. has released VectorWorks 12.5.3, an update to the VectorWorks 12.x product. The update resolves a small number of problems of broad interest to VectorWorks 12.x users including fixes for users of Apple’s Leopard operating system. This update also provides the first release version of VectorWorks IFC functionality for VectorWorks Architect. This IFC export and import capability has passed level 1 certification from the International Association for Interoperability, the governing body for the IFC file format, and has undergone a host of bug fixes and improvements since that certification. download

Introduction to Google SketchUp Book

- 7/11/-07 - Wiley Pathways Introduction to Google SketchUp explains the basic concepts and skills involved in 3D modeling without requiring any previous experience. Students that use this text will learn how to build a 3D model, print it, share it, export it to another professional design package, export it to Google Earth, and create a 3D animated tour. read more

VectorWorks Review

- 30-10-07 - Read the latest review in MacCompanion by Robert Pritchett... architects I know make a comfortable living using VectorWorks and keep this app a closely guarded secret and laugh at those (quietly) who still use AutoCAD to make a living. More

VectorWorks Competition Winner

- 23-10-07 - I am delighted to announce LDA Architects as the Winner of our recent VectorWorks Competition.  The judges were impressed with all the entries submitted, but chose the winner on both the finished project and the wide use of VectorWorks features within the drawings and models.  Congratulations to LDA Architects and a big thank you to everyone who took part in the competition.

Lightwave now Universal!

- 22-10-07 - The Universal version of LightWave 9.3 is now available for Mac users and brings many Mac-specific improvements such as speed and overall performance to all Macs running OS X 10.3.9 or later.

Artlantis Studio Offer

- 09-10-07 - Until 20.11.07 Abvent are running a special offer on Artlantis Studio. You can order Artlantis Studio 2-user multi-seat license for the price of the single license of Artlantis Studio! This promotion is dedicated to users who often switch computers, or practices who want to use Artlantis on two independent computers right from the beginning.

 

VectorWorks 2008 Released

Visit our UK VectorWorks website for full details. www.vectorworks.uk.com

New brochures: Designer, Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Machine Design, Fundamentals

 

Launch Events

SCOTLAND EVENT - 18.9.07 - Falkirk, FK1 1YR

LONDON - 20.9.07 - Magic Circle, London, NW1

BRISTOL - 17.10.07 - Bristol BS1 4QA

LightWave & SpeedEDIT Offer

- 08-08-07 - Until 31.10.07 NewTek are offering a New LightWave "Animate and Edit bundle for 3D" offer including SpeedEDIT.  With electronic manual£489 + VAT.  With printed manuals £539 +VAT.

Pirates of Caribbean & form•Z

- 01-08-07 - Read how the 5 Pirate ships in Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean II & III" were designed and built with the help of form.Z.  Article written by Computer Graphics World Magazine. read article

SketchUp with a Space Navigator

- 27-07-07 - The Sketchup Show #29: See how you can use 3Dconnexion's Space Navigator to quickly view your designs. view short video  

 

Looking for a New Job?

- 23-07-07 - If you are looking for a new job, have you checked out our Job Board on the UK VectorWorks Website

Artlantis Studio 1.2.6 Released

- 04-07-07 - This free update opens up new possibilities for collaboration with numerous 3D modelers. INTEROPERABILITY becomes even more effective!

Download your free update.

 

FastTrack Schedule 9.2 Review

- 17-06-07 - Here's a superb review of FastTrack Schedule 9.2 by Architosh. Review

LightWave 9.2 Summer Deals

- 13-07-07 - To celebrate the launch of LightWave 9.2, NewTek Europe is offering two value added products for free: LWCAD 2.5 and 'LightWave 9 Defined' training DVD.  This offer is valid until 31.08.07 and costs just £554 + VAT (without manual). £599 + VAT with manual.

 

Piranesi 5.0.1

- 13-07-07 - Please note that there is a point release, Piranesi 5.0.1, available download

 

KLC CAD Award

- 09-07-07 - VectorWorks Donated to KLC School of Design Student Design Contest
Winner. Each year KLC invites the students in its interior design and garden design diploma and certification programs to participate in a design competition.  The 2007 Winner is James Waterworth. More   About KLC Courses

 

Annual VectorWorks Event

- 09-07-07 - Join us at our annual VectorWorks event at the Magic Circle, home to magic memorabilia. Once again, key representatives from Nemetschek North America will be visiting the UK to share the latest news on VectorWorks

09:00-12:30 - Landscape & Garden Design Event To register AM

13:00-16:30 - Architectural Event To register PM

 

Win a Laptop worth £1600 - VectorWorks Competition

- 06-07-07 - Nemetschek N.A. are pleased to announce their new VectorWorks UK Architect Design Competition, inviting all members of the UK VectorWorks community to submit their best completed projects and buildings. More

 

3Dconnexion join the 3D Group

- 04-07-07 - 3Dconnexion’s award-winning 3D navigation devices unlock the true power of 3D applications. Whether you are flying through three-dimensional worlds or manipulating 3D objects, you will experience an addictive level of control. Get 50% fewer mouse clicks and 30% greater productivity using a 3Dconnexion navigation device. More info

 

VectorWorks 12.5.2 Released

- 20-06-07 - VectorWorks 12.5.2 builds upon the improvements released in v12.5.1. The update fixes a problem some Macintosh users encountered when saving a file while other open files are minimized or docked, resolves cosmetic interface issues with Microsoft's Vista. Plus improvements to file size and PDF export capabilities. More info & Update

formZ 6.5 Now Shipping

- 20-06-07 - form•Z RenderZone Plus (version 6.5) is a new product that represents a major evolutionary step toward Global llumination, which is now supported by different techniques, including Final Gather, Ambient Occlusion, and improved radiosity. The new product will be offered at the RenderZone price. More

Exclusive Maxwell Renderer offer for formZ RenderZone Plus Users

- 20-06-07 - Autodessys are offering Maxwell Render, a high end light simulator for 3D modelling software, at a special price of £290 + VAT until 30.9.07 More Maxwell Render website

FastTrack Schedule 9.2 Review

- 19-06-07 - Here's a review of FTS 9.2 on the online Macintosh publication from MyMac.com Review

FastTrack Schedule 9.2 Released

- 13-06-07 - FastTrack Schedule is one of a select few business productivity applications to be Vista Certified. Plus, this new version includes 40 feature enhancements. More

LightWave HD bundle - While Stocks Last

- 06-06-07 - Hurry now to buy one of the last LightWave HD bundle that includes LightWave v9, SpeedEDIT and LightWave 9 Defined training DVD.  In just 6 lessons, LightWave 9 Defined DVD will show you the great new features of LightWave v9.  SpeedEDIT is the world's fastest video editor working smoothly and natively with MPEG-2, AVI, QuickTime, Flash and most popular video formats in either SD or HD.

 

LightWave 3D Arsenal

- 06-06-07 - 3D Arsenal is the integrated animation system to easily create 3D animations.  With 3D Arsenal, incredible 3D video effects and logos are created in no time.  A customised version of LightWave 3D, interactive training materials and over 750 pre-made scenes are included.

Artlantis Missing Book

- 31-05-07 - Abvent's "Missing Book" is a great

handbook for both new and experienced Artlantis users. In addition to feature description users can also find short tips and tricks.  More,  Press Release

 

VectorWorks Receives Vista Logo Certification

- 24-05-07 - VectorWorks Receives Works with Vista Logo Certification from Microsoft.  More

 

Visit us at ABTT

- 30-05-07 - Visit the VectorWorks stand at ABTT on 13/14 June 2007, London SW1. Event Details  More

 

Piranesi 5 CADUser review

- Mar/Apr 07 - "Want to show your clients, or the public, your grandest designs - but feel that architectural drawings are too impersonal? Well Piranesi from Informatix is a brilliant piece of software that lets the architect rekindle the fires of imagination." full article


formZ AIA Videos

- 12-05-07 - Auto.des.sys have released 10 new videos to the Demo videos on the form.Z website and YouTube. These include some of the material presented at AIA last week.  See the demos


Save 15% on Artlantis Upgrades

- 11-05-07 - Abvent are offering Artlantis users a 15% discount off the RRP to upgrade Artlantis 4.5 to Artlantis R or Artlantis Studio. To take advantage of this offer orders must be placed before 31 July 2007 and your serial number must be provided with the order. Find a reseller

 

SketchUp Pro Update

- 09-05-07 - The second SketchUp 6 Maintenance Release "M2" is available Download Update. This upgrade is recommended for all users, and (among other things) adds support for Microsoft Vista. Full release notes (Windows and Mac).

VectorWorks IFC Viewer Win

- 04-05-07 - The Nemetschek Group, has released new software for viewing IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) building models.
The Nemetschek IFC Viewer enables project members to verify and coordinate planning data in a simple manner. More Download Viewer

formZ RenderZone Plus (v 6.5)

- 02-05-07 - More broch


30.4.07 AEC Weekly Piranesi 5 Review More

25.4.07 FastTrack Schedule - MacWorld UK Awards Finalist

View the nominations in the Business Productivity category.

18.4.07 VectorWorks IFC Version More

17.4.07 Artlantis for AutoCAD & Revit More

2.4.07 Piranesi 5 Win Released - Brochure, New Features

29.3.07 Breaking News! LightWave Brings Hyper-Reality to "300"

NewTek video and Press Release.

28.3.07 FastTrack Schedule - Mind Manager Intergration News

16.03.07 FastTrack Schedule Article News

7.3.07 VectorWorks User Group  in Manchester Contact SHIBAT WHARDELL 0161- 929 0015 or shibat@outsideinsidedesign.com

1.3.07 Special Offer - SpeedEdit, LightWave 3D & Training Bundle

22-02-07 Artlantis landscape Promo - Artlantis and the two Exterior 3D Plants CDs offer

2.2.07: Latest integration with FastTrack Schedule and MindManager, on a PC or a Mac.

1.2.07 LightWave 9.2 News

2.2.07: NewTek's SpeedEDIT Released the world’s fastest video editor

1.2.07: VW Spotlight Training Workbook

1.2.07: Fast Track Enterprise Grade PM software for Mac and PC Written by a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) on ComputerWorld's website

30.1.07: Join the UK VectorWorks Community

30.1.07: Artlantis R & Studio Missing Book - Abvent's 1st Guide Book

26.1.07: VectorWorks 12.5.1 Updates

24.1.07: NewTek 2007 Tour - See the latest on TriCaster, VT, LightWave 3D, SpeedEDIT and 3D Arsenal.

20.1.07: Nemetschek & Adobe Partnership

VectorWorks 12.5.1 - Media Synthesis Case Study

19.1.07: Artlantis - 5 new Media CDs

18.1.07: VectorWorks vLearning Webinars

9.1.07: Google SketchUp Pro 6 Released - Free Upgrade Form

9.1.07: VectorWorks 12.5.1. Released Download update

9.1.07: Universal Version of LightWave 9 for Mac OS X Due March 2007

Dec 06: Nemetschek N.A.acquires Graphisoft

22.12.06: VectorWorks Webinar Training Series Coming in 2007

21.12.06: Vectortask - Training Podcasts

12.12.06 : formZ 6.1 Released - Now Universal

5.12.06: VectorWorks Designer plays role in set design for James Bond's CASINO ROYALE

5.12.06: Deliverance: Simmetry 3D

2.11.06: Free update 1.2 for Artlantis R

30.10.06: LightWave VizCAD Suite

26.10.06: VW Architect Training Manual

17.10.06: Fastrack Schedule 9.1 Released

12.9.06: VectorWorks 12.5 Released What's New in 12.5

25.10.06: LightWave 9 Now Shipping - Feature list

Oct 96: FastTrack Schedule Macworld review - 4 mice

27.7.06: formZ 6 review Digit Review 4 mice

15.8.06: Matrox Release MXO

15.8.06: E-On Software Announce Vue 6

8.8.06: PrintDevizor v2

28.7.06 Landscape & Garden Design Event 3 Oct - VectorWorks Landmark is the ultimate in landscape and garden design software. It is fast becoming the industry standard for Landscape and Garden Design Professionals.  Join us at this event to find out why.

28.7.06 An Evening with Nemetschek N.A. 3 Oct - Set on the Hispaniola Boat with spectacular views of the River Thames spend an evening with Nemetschek N.A. Agenda includes the latest news on VectorWorks, "Meet the Engineers' sessions and mingle with other VectorWorks users over a fabulous evening buffet.

28.7.06 Plasa 06, Stand P55 - VectorWorks Spotlight.Meet NNA's Spotlight experts to see the VectorWorks Spotlight. More

18.7.06: Save from £145 on Abvent's Summer Media CD Specials

13.7.06: formZ 6.0.1 Released - The formZ 6.0.1 Patch has been released in the "automatic update" form. To access this, launch formZ, go to Preferences / Updates and click Check Now. Follow the on-screen prompts and you will updated from 6.0.0 to 6.0.1.

7.7.06: Artlantis Studio Released Brochure

5.7.06: Last chance to buy LightWave with Vue 5 Infinite

Christo Smit - Virtualscape Visualizations 

29.6.06-9.7.06: New Designers Exhibition at London's Business Design Centre More

Ashlar-Vellum's Cobalt Helps Launch Rutan's SpaceShipOne Design  Full Story

25% off Corel Designer Tech Suite Broch

20.6.06: formZ 6 Released & Shipping  Free Upgrade form

13.6.06: Piranesi support available in AccuRender 4

More

20.6.06: ArchonCAD Releases VW Landscape Tutorial 12 Training Manual  More

VectorWorks Designer Helps Chicago's Adler Planetarium More

Piranesi used by Sekisui House More

9.5.06: Artlantis 4.5 - £399 Special Offer

8.5.06 We Want to Hear From You.  Questionnaire

2.5.06 VectorWorks Supports Google SketchUp 3D Warehouse

VectorWorks Case Studies

if you know of a firm doing extraordinary work or a success story, please e-mail Michelle at Nemetschek, and we’ll get it written up.

28.4.06 VectorWorks Architect beats AutoCAD in Design-Build Competition

25.4.06 VectorWorks 12 Training Workbooks

23-27.4.06 Interbuild: 23-27 April 2006 The Building Show – Architecture Pavillion, NEC Birmingham UK
Stand: IT04J. See Presentations & Talk to the Experts. Products on show include: VectorWorks / SketchUp / FormZ / Piranesi / FastTrack Sch/ LightWave / Corel DESIGNER / Wacom Tablets / Epson Printers.

27.4.06 Ashlar Vellum Tell A Friend Promo

FastTrack Schedule News

Hexagon 2 Announced
available from mid-April in ESD version and mid-May in boxed version. FOC upgrades from 1 March

Ashlar Vellum Cobalt 7 Review


2.3.06 VectorWorks Technology Update: Rosetta Compatibility

1.3.06 Lost/Stolen VectorWorks Dongles

VectorWorks Range Now 12.0.1

4.3.06: Society of Garden Designers Event
To see the latest features of VectorWorks Landmark 12 and complementary CAD products visit us at Imperial College on 4 March 2006.

22.2.06: Scotland VectorWorks 12 Conf

26.1.06: LWCAD 1.5 from W-Tools 

11.1.06: VectorWorks Templates Training CD
Need help with templates? To claim a free training CD email vtemplates@googlemail.com with your contact details and a blank VectorWorks drawing that contains your titleblock, logo, project title, scale etc

10.1.06: FormZ 6.0 Due for release Winter 2006.

9.1.06: Corel DESIGNER Technical Suite 12 Broch

21.12.05: Combustion 4 Mac Now Shipping

6.12.05: Carrara 5 Now Shipping

6.12.05: Free SketchUp® Plug-in for VectorWorks

5.12.05: Vectorworks/James Bond Exchange

Vectorworks to Artlantis Plug-in Download link

14.11.05: FastTrack Schedule 9 Released

10.11.05: Carrara & Hexagon Bundle Save 40%

12.11.05: VectorWorks 12 Released

 

16.11.05: The 3rd Annual VectorWorks Conference
Once again Key Speakers from Nemetschek North Amercia will be in attendance plus will be running some "how to" training seminars this year. More events... Faxback PDF

30.9.05: Piranesi 4.0.2

www.education-store.com
Computers Unlimited launch a new education site to enable education establishments, teachers and students to receive discounts on all our products more easily.

15.8.05: SketchUp 5 Features

19.10.05: MCAD Event: 19 October
MCAD Professionals will demonstrate how they have used MCAD solutions to win projects. Products include Cobalt, formZ, Amapi Pro, Acrobat. More events...

8.8.05: form•Z 5.5 Released

2.8.05: Maxon Hat Trick At Siggraph

1.8.05: LightWave 9 Announced

1.8.05: NewTek Releases LightWave 64

2.11.05 Interior Design Event
Interior Design Professionals will be demonstrating how they have used VectorWorks, SketchUp and Piranesi to help them win projects. More events...

FREE Training DVD with Combustion While stocks last!!!

VectorWorks Updated to 11.5.1 To request CD

27.7.05: VectorWorks RenderWorks

26.7.05: SketchUp 5 Shipping

7.7.05: SAVE £650: LightWave 8.3 plus Vue 5 Infinite Bundle Only £659 Until 31.8.05

FastTrack Schedule

28.6.05: Panoramic Photography Seminar
Panoramic Photography is one of the most complex photographic tasks, yet low cost digital equipment is so popular. More events...

14.6.05: Ashlar Vellum Special Prices

14.6.05: Art•lantis R Released

9.6.05: Eovia New Product Launch Event
Eovia are running an event on 9 June 2005 to launch their latest products InstantViz, Bryce 5.5 and more..More events...

7.6.05: VectorWorks Sketch Contest

6.6.05: Art•lantis R - Now Shipping

6.6.05: Nemetschek N.A. Celebate 20 Years

19.5.05: Garden & Landscape Event: 19 May
The first ever UK VectorWorks Landmark event. Professionals from the Garden and Landscape industry demonstrated how they have used VectorWorks Landmark to help them win projects. For future events visit More events...

23.5.05: Eovia launch Carrara 3D Basics 2

23.5.05: LightWave 3D Companion Bundle

23.5.05: formZ 5.0.4

11.5.05: Eovia Launch Bryce 5.5

5.5.05: SketchUp 5 Announced, Now £295!!!

29.4.05: Cobalt, Xenon & Argon move to 7.0

28.4.05: VectorWorks Spotlight Partner with ESP Vision

26.4.05: VectorWorks Compatible with Tiger

26.4.05: Ashlar Vellum offer Mac OS X Tiger

21.4.05: formZ 5.0.3

18.4.05: LightWave 8.3 Released

8.4.05: Eovia Launch Hexagon

8.4.05: LightWave Special Effects MasterClass

31.3.05: Curious Labs Ships Poser Version 6

15.3.05: Piranesi 4 for Mac Now Shipping

15.3.05: Last Chance to Save £125 on Combustion 4

9.3.05: VectorWorks Coffee Table Book

1.3.05: VectorWorks 11.5 Launched

28.2.05: Save £££s on Art•lantis 4.5 and Shaders

17.2.05: Eovia launch InstantViz

9.2.05: Combustion 4 Announced

1.2.05: Carrara 4 - Competitive Upgrade

26.1.05: LightWave with ImageModeler FREE

26.1.05: Theatre & Set Design event

18.1.05: NewTek Releases 8.2

4.1.05: formZ 5 Released & Shipping

4.1.05: Stitcher Express

AMAPI 'UPGRADE & SAVE' FUTURE PUBLISHING OFFER
Upgrade the full copy of Amapi 3D 6 on the cover CD to Amapi Pro 7 for £289 – a saving of over £300 on the usual retail price – or sidegrade to Carrara Studio 3 for just £169!

25.11.04: Eovia launches Amapi Pro 7.5

 

 

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