RobiNZ CAD Blog

AutoCAD Feedback sought!

Have your say on the future of AutoCAD, with an Amazon reward! Call for Participants: Feedback Session at Autodesk We are seeking participants for an upcoming user research study. If you are a Mac user and you frequently work with CAD software (it could be AutoCAD or any other drafting program), we would love to get your feedback. This 1-hour session will involve trying out some pre-release features and answering questions about how well they work for you. It's a chance to give some input into future directions for CAD software, and it can be a lot of fun! You... Read more →

This is Building Information Modelling

Nearly a decade ago I saw Scott Arvin's doctorate thesis prototype software (below) which experimented with logic control of space & adjacency to create dynamic bubble diagrams. He used a mechanical metaphor to describe relationships with “strengths” expressed as springs. You could automatically or manually rearrange spaces based on the rules to generate multiple plans. As retail space plans are simply the resolution of conflicting requirements, preferred adjacencies and physical constraints it caught my interest. Recently, browsing in my file archives, I stumbled on it again and a quick trip to LinkedIn sorted out the “what ever happened to…” question.... Read more →

The upgrade path to Autodesk Suites rumour is true?

I don’t often quote an entire post but Steve’s is important. He refers to the US but one hopes this isn’t limited to that territory… Revit OpEd: Rumor is True! - Upgrade Path to Suites For a limited time, customers who have a current Subscription for select Autodesk products may upgrade to a new 2012 Suite at no upfront cost. To take advantage of this special opportunity, the Contract Manager on your Autodesk Subscription agreement will have to fill out a REQUEST. Please note: When you renew your Subscription, you will be offered the renewal rate for the suite you... Read more →