Attention Vectorworks 2013 users!

Vectorworks 2013 users will be pleased to know that the export plug-in for Vectorworks 2013 to Artlantis 3 and Artlantis 4.1 is now available for downloading.

Artlantis is the perfect software for Vectorworks 2013 users, allowing the presentation of architectural models with 3D photorealistic renderings.  Artlantis enables you to improve and bring realism to your Vectorworks models with 3D objects and textures.  Texture your models with high resolution shaders to obtain a very realistic effect, then set your scene with as many light sources as you want.

These two programs will work for you in a complementary way, helping you to complete even the most ambitious projects, and giving your presentations the realistic look you've been aiming for.

Click here to download the plug-in.

Render[in] for SketchUp, powered by Artlantis

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Render[in] for SketchUp is a powerful, fully-integrated rendering engine developed for SketchUp. Powered by Artlantis, Render[in] offers real-time preview for 'what you see is what you get' results, gives you even more texture settings to choose from, provides additional environment settings, and helps you create and change the lighting in your rendered scenes easily and quickly.

iVisit 3D Panoramas
The latest version of Render[in] for SketchUp allows you to create iVisit 3D panoramas, previously available only to Artlantis Studio 4 users.  Create a true, virtual tour inside your project with multi-node panoramas. Everything needed for viewing panoramas on your website is automatically created by Render[in]. The free player is based on Flash™ technology and is compatible with Macintosh, Windows, Linux and even Androïd operating systems. For iPhone and iPad users, a special application allows you to view and share your panoramas on these handheld devices. The iVisit 3D App is available in two versions (Lite and Pro) from the App Store. iVisit 3D Lite is free, but is limited to one viewing per day.

Whether you're new to Render[in] or a current user, check out the new video to learn more about this powerful 3D rendering tool, designed especially for SketchUp users!

Visit www.renderin.com for your free, 30-day demo version of Render[in] for SketchUp.

Good news for ARC+ users

Our good friends at CADez in The Netherlands are proud of the beautiful work users of both ARC+ and Artlantis have produced over the years -- and rightly so.

Users of ARC+ will be pleased to know that this well-known modeling software now supports Artlantis 3, 4, and 4.1 directly.

Check out this gallery of work here and here to see just some of the beautiful work that has been produced with these two powerful architectural modeling and rendering tools.

Download the latest version of ARC+ here.

Download a 30-day demo version of Artlantis here.

Artlantis Pair of Aces is the Winning Hand for Design Firms!

Starting today through October 31, 2012, Abvent is offering up to 25% off all Artlantis Render and Artlantis Studio first full licenses when purchased together. Designed especially for those offices needing at least two Artlantis licenses, now's your chance to win big with this pair of aces!

And that's not all! The two licenses are fully compatible! In other words, Artlantis Studio files can be opened in Artlantis Render; iVisit 3D Panoramas and animations will be hidden but not deleted! Once the file is reopened in Artlantis Studio, the animation settings will reappear and you can continue working. Similarly, Artlantis Render files can be opened in Artlantis Studio.

Contact your local Artlantis distributor for details!

2012 IIDA Best Interiors of Latin America Competition

Are you an interior designer, interior architect or architect who's completed a project in Latin America? Enter the 2012 IIDA Best Interiors of Latin America Competition before September 14th! More info at http://archdai.ly/QVdiLy

The 2012 IIDA Best Interiors of Latin America Competition was created to recognize, honor and celebrate outstanding Interior Design/Architecture projects that represent the highest level of creativity, originality and design excellence in the following countries: Argentina, Aruba, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Falkland Islands, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela. The design project(s) must have been completed between January 1, 2010 and June 31, 2012. The deadline for submission is September 14. For more information, please visit here.

Get back to the books with Artlantis

As summer begins to fade into a collage of sun-soaked memories, we look to that time of year when students once again return to the classroom. Even for those of us whose formal academic careers have ended, this time of year is still a reminder of the importance of learning. In that spirit, we're making it easier to "Get Back to the Books" with our current promotion.

Now through September 30, all of our Artlantis training resources will be 10% off. To ensure that you can put theory into practice, we've also placed Artlantis Studio on sale. If you've been wanting to delve deeper into the advanced features of Artlantis, this is a great way to accelerate that process. We can't offer you a degree suitable for framing, but there's a good chance you can expect to receive accolades and praise from your clients and associates when they see your Artlantis renderings.

Save up to $75 on Artlantis training products if you purchase them at the same time as your Artlantis Studio purchase. Use coupon code Back2Books2012 at checkout.

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Important updates to Artlantis 4.1!

Abvent has launched an Artlantis 4.1.7 update version for bug-fixing purposes. The complete list of fixes can be found in the ReadMe document zipped with the update.

Artlantis 4.1 users will be notified automatically about this free update and they can download it from www.artlantis.com.

The Artlantis demo version was also updated; users can download this latest 4.1.7 version right away.

Download the Artlantis Updater

Download the Artlantis 30-day Demo

What's on YOUR BIM object wish list?

There are exciting changes coming to Objects Online, and we are asking for your help in shaping the future of our company. Please take our 5 minute survey and share your thoughts with us. Your input will help us make sure we're contacting the manufacturers that YOU want to see in the BIMobject Portal.

Participate in the survey!

Artlantis 4.1 and Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion

The recent launch of Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion has brought with it a flurry of excitement and activity in the tech world, along with a lot of anxiety and questions. Many of our users have turned to us recently with the following question: "Is Mountain Lion compatible with Artlantis?"

Yes. Artlantis 4.1 IS compatible with Mountain Lion, Apple's latest Mac OS X 10.8 operating system. No special issues were found during the performed tests so far.

Mac OS X 10.8 introduces a new security option called Gatekeeper. It prevents the installation of malicious software on a Mac. By changing its security settings in the Preferences | Security & Privacy dialog box, you can control and allow the installation of applications not certified for OS X Mountain Lion.

On the other hand, Artlantis 3 was developed and tested with the earlier Mac OS versions only. We do not recommend running Artlantis 3 on Mountain Lion.

How to find, search, and sort on the BIMobject portal

This video shows how to find, search and sort on the BIMobject® portal using the different filters available. The website is fully functional without an account. However, you will need to login if you want to download an object.

This makes it easy for you to share the links to the different products you find interesting, via social media for instance. Since there is no requirement to log in, you can be sure that the information shared is accessible and visible for everyone.

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