Vectorworks 2012 plug-in now available!

Vectorworks users will be pleased to know that the Vectorworks 2012 plug-in for Artlantis Render and Artlantis Studio versions 2 and 3 is now available for downloading here.

Click here for more information on how to use Vectorworks and Artlantis together.

LIVE webinar: Rendering BIM models in Artlantis

Chris Stringer, General Manager of Objects Online, will be conducting a training on October 26, 2011 at 2:00 PM EDT. This is part of a free webinar series hosted by Novedge, an internet retailer of CAD and BIM software. This webinar will focus on creating still renderings with Artlantis, covering default and expert settings, different types of projected 3D views, batch rendering, and export options.

Duration: about 1 hour, including Q & A.

Webinar is free but space is limited.

Click here to reserve your webinar seat now!

Download the Artlantis Demo

Artlantis Pricing & Ordering

ArchiCAD 15 Hotfix 1 enables BIMx trial; fixes Artlantis export issue

GRAPHISOFT BIMx has been part of the standard installation of ArchiCAD 15. All ArchiCAD 15 users are entitled to create and use BIMx files on the computer their ArchiCAD 15 is installed. To share BIMx models with other computers, a full BIMx license is needed. Between September 20 and October 31, all BIMx installations are enabled to save and share full BIMx files that can be viewed on any computer device without limitation. Hotfix 1 enables the full save/share functionality of your BIMx installation for the TRIAL period.

This update also fixes known export errors from ArchiCAD 15 to Artlantis 2 and 3. When opening the files exported from ArchiCAD, customers had reported receiving an error in Artlantis stating that "the file cannot be loaded." The new Hotfix build 3267 contains the following, important fixes of the Artlantis export plug-in:

• When exporting a project in .atl format on a server, the .atl file couldn't be read.
• When one of the texture options: "Wall", "Roof", "Slab", or "Others" was unchecked, none of the textures were exported.
• In the Russian, Japanese, Greek and Hungarian ArchiCAD versions, the export dialog was truncated.
• Artlantis 3 exporter: when exporting the light cone, the geometry of the cone appeared to deteriorate in Artlantis.
• In certain cases, using the Reference File caused a displacement of the Artlantis objects.
• The Hungarian language is now integrated.
  

This Hotfix can be accessed only from inside of ArchiCAD either by following the instructions of an automatic message, or by opening the Help menu and choosing the "Check for Updates..." command.

View the full article on ArchiCAD 15 Hotfix.

Award-winning CASA G designed using ArchiCAD and Artlantis

The award-winning CASA G in Iceland was designed by Gudmundur Jonsson Arkitektkontor using ArchiCAD and Artlantis.

Click here to read the article and to see more gorgeous photos of this innovative home.

[News] Object Observer - New webinar, free e-book, and Artlantis Lion update

Object Observer Objects Online's Announcements September 15, 2011

Artlantis 3.0.7 Update Brings Mac OS X Lion Compatibility Mac OS X 10.7 users will be pleased to know that Abvent has released a free update to Artlantis 3.0.7, which fixes an issue with opening files. The update is available in 32 bit and 64 bit versions, and is intended only for users of Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion). Download the Artlantis 3.0.7 Update Download the Artlantis Demo Artlantis Pricing & Ordering Live Webinar - Rendering BIM Models in Artlantis Chris Stringer, General Manager of Objects Online, will be conducting an online training on October 26, 2011 at 2:00 PM EDT. This is part of a free webinar series hosted by our sales partner, Novedge, an internet retailer of CAD and BIM software. This webinar will focus on creating still renderings with Artlantis, covering default and expert settings, different types of projected 3D views, batch rendering, and export options. Duration: about 1 hour, including Q & A. Webinar is free but space is limited. Click Here to Reserve Your Seat! Now through September 30, Save on the Artlantis Attitude E-book Around here, it's back-to-school time again...time to buckle down and hit the books. We're making that a bit easier with our "School Days" promo, offering savings on an essential learning resource, The Artlantis Attitude. Whether you're a student or a lifelong learner, if you're looking to create better renderings with Artlantis, this e-book is for you! The Artlantis Attitude is an on-screen companion that projects the user into the Artlantis performance stratosphere by dissecting projects ranging from modest interiors to office towers. Easy to read, exhaustively illustrated, and thoroughly indexed, this is uncommon wisdom written in common-sense language...a practical guide to artistic and productive success. As much an education in good illustration as it is an Artlantis training tool, you'll be amazed at what you can achieve in Artlantis thanks to this tips and tricks in this delightful read. Click Here to Get the Attitude! All the best, Objects Online, Inc. www.objectsonline.com

Introducing iVisit 3D!

Developed for architects and designers, iVisit 3D allows users to view panorama renderings on the web. Learn how to view and share panoramas with this innovative, easy-to-use, 3D presentation tool.

Want to be among the first to know when iVisit 3D is launched?

Visit www.ivisit3d.com today!

Tennis, anyone?

A.C.D. Girardet & Associés / Roland Garros Stadium
Modeled in ArchiCAD, rendered in Artlantis

The interview (with sub-titles) was conducted by Abvent France, in partnership with the French Tennis Federation, owner of Roland Garros, the French Open.

Project: Roland Garros Tennis Stadium

Interview topics:
Teamwork (GRAPHISOFT BIM Server)
ArchiCAD's performance when handling big projects
OPEN BIM (collaboration with the consultants - DWG, IFC)
Big projects (high performance of ArchiCAD, 64-bit/multiprocessing)
Benefits of BIM with ArchiCAD (sun studies)

Download Artlantis for free:
http://www.artlantis.com/index.php?page=download/demo/index
Download ArchiCAD for free:
https://myarchicad.com/

More info:
http://www.artlantis.com
http://abvent.com/
http://www.graphisoft.com/
http://www.acd-girardet.com/
http://www.rolandgarros.com/en_FR/about/newstadium.html

Rendering BIM Models in Artlantis

Live! Wednesday, October 26, 2011 — 11:00am PDT

What it's About

Artlantis is a powerful, easy-to-use 3D rendering application developed especially for architects and designers, ideal for quickly and easily creating high resolution 3D renderings, animations, and QuickTime VR Panoramas & Objects. This webinar will focus on creating still renderings with Artlantis, covering default and expert settings, different types of projected 3D views, batch rendering, and export options.

Who is Presenting

Chris Stringer is General Manager of Objects Online, Abvent’s Artlantis distributor in the US & Canada. Trained as an architect, Chris has been involved in architectural software sales, training, and support since 1996. His specific interests are 3D visualization and 3D parametric modeling.

Where to Get Product Info

For more info about Artlantis Studio -- Digital Delivery visit the product page on the Novedge website.

Who Should Attend

Architects, Designers, 3D modelers, and anyone interested in photo realistic visualization.

Webinar PermaLink

http://www.novedge.com/webinar/31

Registration

Webinar is free but space is limited. Reserve your webinar seat now at:
gotomeeting.com/register/880257046
Duration: about 1 hour, including Q & A.

ArtlantisMembers.com: 50% off all shaders!

Now through September 24, 2011, ArtlantisMembers.com is offering its gorgeous collection of shaders at 50% off the regular price. Don't miss this rare opportunity to add to your collection of shaders at a 50% discount. Click here for details!

Important news about Mac OS X 10.7 Lion!

Mac OS X 10.7 users will be pleased to know that Abvent has released a free update to Artlantis 3.0.7, which fixes an issue with opening files. The update is available in 32 bit and 64 bit versions, and is intended only for users of Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion).

Please note that the 64 bit version is still in alpha, which means it is experimental and unsupported. We recommend that all major project work be done using the 32 bit version. Limit usage of the 64 bit version only to generating renderings or animations, where the advantages of the 64 bit architecture will make the biggest difference. Before opening a project in the 64 bit version, duplicate the 32 bit version of your project (label it "64 bit" to avoid any confusion), so that if any problems are encountered in the 64 bit version, you'll be able to easily roll back to the original 32 bit version and continue work in the 32 bit environment.

• Download the Artlantis 3.0.7 update here.
• The 30-day demo of Artlantis can be downloaded for free here.

Thank you!