Artlantis 5.0.2.2 update for Windows users

Abvent has announced an Artlantis 5.0.2.2 update for Windows:

• Corrects OpenGL changes: freezing preview on Windows platform and slowness on certain computers equipped with nVidia graphic cards

• Encoding of the visible User Names in the Russian version

• The Help on Windows was pointing to the Help on Mac

• Corrects the fragmented text on the Russian Batch Rendering interface

• Corrects the inability to download an atlp from the Media Store

• Addition of links to the iVisit 3D Builder and Implode Explode help

• Newly added textures weren't placed at the same location of the mouse click

• The addition of a new postcard multiplied the Postcard folder

• When duplicating an existing light, the power and the angle of the new light was different

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Quickly and easily! A first look at Artlantis 5!

In case you missed the Novedge webinar held on September 4 in which we got a first, exclusive look at Artlantis 5, here's the recording for you to watch at your convenience:

Novedge Webinar #85: Quickly and Easily! An Exclusive First Look at Artlantis 5 with Chris Stringer from Novedge on Vimeo.

And, if you haven't done so already, why don't you download the free, thirty-day Artlantis demo?

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Objects Online closes its doors

It has been a long, wonderful journey, but as they say, all good things must come to an end. Objects Online is closing its virtual doors and is now redirecting to artlantis.com. With the introduction of Abvent's online store and the Artlantis media store, Abvent will now be handling the distribution of Artlantis in the U.S. and Canada. Abvent will continue working with its existing reseller network to bring you localized sales and support.
 
For our ArchiSuite and Artlantis Members customers, please contact those developers directly for future sales and support. Cigraph (ArchiSuite) is online at www.cigraph.it and Artlantis Members is online at www.artlantismembers.com. For those of you in need of ArchiCAD objects, which is where it all began for us, don't forget to check out our good friends at BIMobject and BIM Components for high quality, FREE ArchiCAD content.
 
As the manager of Objects Online for the past nine years, I would like to express my sincere gratitude and best wishes to all of our wonderful customers whom we have had the pleasure of serving over the years. Thank you so much! I hope to chat with many of you again in the future as I take on the role of support specialist with Abvent.  (Chris Stringer)
 

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Abvent Launches Artlantis 5!

PARIS, September 3, 2013 -- Abvent has announced the launch of Artlantis 5, the latest version of the fastest, stand-alone 3D rendering application developed especially for architects and designers. Artlantis 5 combines the most advanced and efficient tools for fast and easy photo-realistic rendering of 3D projects.  New features include an entirely redesigned interface; a new Artlantis Media catalog and InApp store; and a free iVisit 3D option for panoramas and VR objects.  These and other new features announced with the launch of Artlantis 5 make it one of the fastest, most advanced rendering applications available for architects and designers on the market today.

New features in Artlantis 5

New Interface 

The Artlantis 5 interface has been completely redesigned to take advantage of the benefits today's wider screens offer. Artlantis 5 optimizes the project’s display, and offers an even larger preview size. Artlantis 5 makes it easier and more comfortable than ever to work on projects: standardized on Mac and Windows, Artlantis 5‘s interface is based on a single, clear window, adjustable and easy-to-use. With its inspectors grouped at the top of the screen, the working window is more readable - displaying the lists on the left and catalog at the bottom of the screen. As a result, the number of clicks needed to access the desired feature has been reduced considerably.  To meet everyone's own needs and work habits, Artlantis 5 offers a new option to filter the list to optimize the content.

New Media Catalog | InApp Store

Using the new media catalog is fast and efficient. Its organization into categories and subcategories makes choosing media very fast and easy. For better use of workspace, the catalog window can be moved independently onto a second screen if desired.

Artlantis 5 also includes new shaders. Some are optimized with additional parameters like relief mapping to better simulate the depths of surfaces.  In addition, non-repetitive tiling shaders and multi-texture natural shaders simulate natural surfaces like ground, grass, and water.
 
The Artlantis 5 revolution would not be complete without the InApp Media Store offering more than 5,000 objects and shaders of all kinds for purchase.  Users can enrich their Artlantis Media catalog at any time by logging in and downloading new Media that are automatically placed in the correct categories and subcategories.  Artlantis 5 includes a Media converter application so that users can convert their own library or previously purchased Artlantis Media CDs into their new Artlantis 5 catalog.

Free iVisit 3D Option for Panoramas and VR Objects
(Artlantis Studio only) 

Create a realistic virtual tour inside your project with multi-node panoramas using  iVisit 3D. Artlantis 5 automatically creates everything needed to view the panoramas. Based on Flash™ technology, the player is free of charge and viewable within most popular web browsers. An iVisit 3D Builder App also allows users to convert and share these panoramas on an  iPad,  iPhone or  Android device. iVisit 3D is now available in a FREE download from Apple’s App Store or Google Play.  In addition, iVisit 3D VR Object allows you to manipulate and move a scene in 360°.  An automatic feature, simply select the number of images to calculate horizontally and vertically to ensure a smooth animation.

Pricing and availability
Please visit www.artlantis.com for details on pricing and availability in your market!

Quickly and Easily!  An exclusive look at Artlantis 5!
For an exclusive first look at Artlantis 5, sign up for the free webinar taking place on Wednesday, September 4.  Times:

For the Americas:

11:00 AM, PST
2:00 PM, EST

For Europe, Middle East, and Africa:
7:00 PM, BST
8:00 PM, CEST

Australia and Asia:
September 5, 4:00 AM, AEST

About Abvent
Since 1985, the  Abvent Group has offered innovative image and design solutions for CAD and BIM professionals in the fields of architecture and design. For over 25 years, Abvent's cutting-edge approach to digital imagery has resulted in products and services that are innovative, powerful, and easy-to-use.

About Artlantis
Artlantis is a family of stand-alone rendering applications developed especially for architects and designers by  Abvent.   Artlantis Render is designed for those seeking high-resolution 3D renderings, while  Artlantis Studio is ideal for quickly and easily creating high-resolution 3D renderings, as well as  iVisit 3D panoramas, iVisit 3D VR Objects, and animations.  Artlantis interfaces directly with ArchiCAD™, Revit™, SketchUp™ Pro, Vectorworks™, and Arc+™.  DWF, OBJ and FBX import formats as well as DXF, DWG and 3DS plug-ins ensure seamless interaction with all the leading CAD software.  Themed collections of materials, parametric textures, and objects known as  Artlantis Media enable users to simulate life-like scenes in a realistic environment.  A recognized leader in preview window technology, Artlantis is the rendering software used by architects, designers and urban design professionals in more than 80 countries.

Artlantis 5 sneak peek: New user interface

'N' stands for New, as in New user interface, brought to you by Artlantis 5!

The Artlantis 5 Revolution is almost here, and we saved the best for last.  The new user interface  can now be viewed in one window and in full screen on both Mac and PC platforms.  Keep an eye on your project and your tools at your fingertips!

Real-time radiosity preview

Artlantis’s productivity is based on a founding concept: real-time preview. Regardless of the change in the scene settings (materials, lighting, environment), the preview is updated instantly.  You control your work, you confirm your changes, and you run the calculation in high definition for your final image without wasting time.

Viewpoints

The freedom offered by Artlantis 5 comes from the multitude of viewpoints that you can create, save, and organize. Each viewpoint allows you to create a real study of your scene: date, a light source change, a camera lens change, adding a background -- edit and save the combinations of parameters in your list of viewpoints that are important to you.

In order to optimize the display of your project while keeping an eye on your list views, they appear on the left-hand side of the screen in a fixed position with a refocusing of the preview on the left, or on the fly so that the preview is not moved!

Inspectors

Now grouped at the top of the screen, inspectors allow you to set all the parameters associated with shaders, objects, lights, heliodons and perspectives (perspectives, projected views, panoramas, VR objects and animations). The real backbone of Artlantis 5 is this clear and intuitive tool bar, allowing you to access -- with a minimum of clicks -- a maximum of Artlantis features and settings. You can make adjustments, improvements, and fine-tune your scene and see the results instantly -- without taking your eyes off the preview window.