ArchiCAD 14 Turkish version released

GRAPHISOFT announced today that the Turkish version of ArchiCAD 14 has been released and started shipping October 27.

Attention all SketchUp 8 users!

The export plug-ins from SketchUp 8 to Artlantis 3 (Mac and Win) are now available for downloading. Please click here and scroll down to SketchUp in the Modeler menu.

Webinar: Open BIM Collaboration with ArchiCAD 14 & Tekla Structures

Don't miss this webinar on October 26, entitled 'Open BIM Collaboration with ArchiCAD 14 & Tekla Structures.' See how architects using ArchiCAD and structural engineers using Tekla Structures can exchange 3D design information and manage design changes by implementing "Open” design collaboration workflows. Case studies will be displayed where architects and engineers have already implemented this open collaboration workflow in their practice.

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Artlantis training opportunities in Vienna

Our Austrian users will be pleased to know that a number of Artlantis Render and Artlantis Studio training sessions are planned for October, November, and December in Vienna. Take a look at what A-NULL has to offer and sign up today!

October 28 - Artlantis Render training
http://a-null.com/ArtlantisRender1.php

November 23 - Artlantis Render training
http://a-null.com/ArtlantisRender1.php

November 25 - Artlantis Studio training
http://a-null.com/ArtlantisStudio.php

December 21 - Artlantis Render training
http://a-null.com/ArtlantisRender1.php

ArchiCAD 14 Greek version released

GRAPHISOFT announced today that the Greek version of ArchiCAD 14 has been released.

The Greek version is the twentieth of 26 local versions in ArchiCAD 14’s global release schedule, and follows the release of the International, German, Austrian, New Zealand, US, Italian, Australian, French, Polish, Hungarian, Dutch, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Russian, Czech, Portuguese, Spanish, and Japanese versions. All local versions are planned to reach the market by the end of Q4 2010.

For more information about the Greek version, please visit www.topsw.gr.

Shipping starts October 22.

October 21: FREE Webcast on Open BIM Collaboration

A complimentary GRAPHISOFT webcast on October 21 will demonstrate the new reality and power of open BIM collaboration. Sign up NOW to find out how ArchiCAD is setting the benchmark for AEC interdisciplinary collaboration and get insights on real-time design sharing the way it should be.

Participation is FREE but registration is necessary!

Artlantis training opportunities in Stockholm

We have learned that the basic and advanced training sessions scheduled for November 8 and 9 in Stockholm are fully booked. However, you may want to consider getting on a waiting list in the event there are cancellations. Good to know Artlantis is so popular in Sweden! For more information, please click here.

ArchiCAD 14 Japanese version released

For more information on ArchiCAD 14 Japanese version, which started shipping on October 12, please visit http://www.graphisoft.jp/

19 Octobre: Journée de l'architecture!

Due to popular demand, Abvent will once again offer the opportunity to learn about ArchiCAD 14, SketchUp Pro 8, HyperArchi 10, or Artlantis 3 for FREE and in under two hours!

It's also a good opportunity to visit Abvent's beautiful, new headquarters in one of Paris's historic buildings (see our October 4 post).

Participation is free, but registration is necessary.

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Design Sharing in BIM: A GRAPHISOFT White Paper

Our readers may find this GRAPHISOFT white paper, available in .pdf format, an interesting read. "Design Sharing in BIM" offers an excellent, easy-to-read overview of the basic BIM criteria necesssary to be able to facilitate real-time design sharing BIM solutions.

Interior and exterior design: rendered in Artlantis

Our readers will enjoy this slide show from 1elevendesigns.com. Both the interior and exterior designs were beautifully rendered in Artlantis. A great example of how presentations can be prepared for your clients.

Enjoy!

Attention all bonzai3d users!

bonzai3d 2.2 has been developed with an Artlantis 3 export capability and a default plug-in. Please visit bonzai3d for details!

New from GRAPHISOFT: ArchiCAD for AutoCAD Users

Check out this new book designed to quickly make you productive in ArchiCAD by leveraging what you already know about AutoCAD. Available in paperback from Amazon.com for US$29.95 plus tax and shipping fees.

ArchiCAD 14 Spanish version released

GRAPHISOFT announced today the release of ArchiCAD 14 Spanish version. The Spanish version is the eighteenth of 26 local versions in ArchiCAD 14's global release schedule.

For more information, please visit www.graphisoft.es

Rendez-vous in Paris on October 12!

Take advantage of Abvent's current offer to learn about ArchiCAD 14, SketchUp Pro 8, HyperArchi 10, or Artlantis 3 for FREE and in under two hours!

It's also a good opportunity to visit Abvent's beautiful, new headquarters in one of Paris's historic buildings (see our October 4 post).

Participation is free, but registration is necessary.

Sign up today!

Artlantis Render & Studio 3 - The Missing Book

We are pleased to announce the publication of the English edition of Artlantis Render & Studio 3 - The Missing Book.

This valuable resource for English-speaking Artlantis fans follows the Italian and French versions, which were published two years ago.

The new, English edition is available in .pdf format and can be purchased directly from the ArchiRADAR website for €25 (25 Euros).

The book includes a user guide, tutorials, and plenty of tips & tricks to improve your renderings.

Enjoy!

Abvent on the move!

We are pleased to inform you that Abvent, editor and publisher of Artlantis software, have moved to a beautiful, new location in Paris. The new contact details for Abvent headquarters are:

Abvent S.A.
Hôtel Paul Delaroche,
58 rue Saint Lazare
75009 Paris, France
Métro : Trinité - d'Estienne d'Orves

Tel.: +33 1 53 01 05 05 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +33 1 53 01 05 05 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fax: +33 1 53 01 05 00

ArchiCAD and Artlantis training opportunities in Paris

A reminder that Abvent will host several trainings at its Paris headquarters in the coming weeks and months ahead:

October 18 - ArchiCAD training
http://www.abvent.fr/services/formation/formation.php?id=1&id_formation=1

November 4 - Artlantis Render training
http://www.abvent.fr/services/formation/formation.php?id=49&id_formation=3

November 5 - Artlantis Studio training
http://www.abvent.fr/services/formation/formation.php?id=44&id_formation=17

Sign up today!

ArchiCAD 14 Portuguese version released

GRAPHISOFT announced today the release of ArchiCAD 14 Portuguese version.

The Portuguese version is the seventeenth of 26 local versions in ArchiCAD 14’s global release schedule, and follows the release of the International, German, Austrian, New Zealand, US, Italian, Australian, French, Polish, Hungarian, Dutch, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Russian, and Czech versions. All local versions are planned to reach the market by the end of Q4 2010.

For more information about the Portuguese version, please visit www.infor.pt.

Shipping starts October 1.

Leonar3Do -- The Virtual Reality Kit

Our readers may be interested in learning about this amazing new 3D virtual reality tool, known as Leonar3Do. Check out this video for more information, in addition to the official website. Even Prince Charles gave it a try on his most recent visit to Budapest!

The great value of Leonar3Do is that it can expand ordinary personal computers into a total 3D work environment while fulfilling the seven classic market demands: (1) Affordability for wide ranges of users; (2) Easy installation; (3) Simple, intuitive controllability; (4) Practical applicability, an extra functionality thanks to the complete interactive work environment; (5) User-friendly ergonomics; (6) A compact size suitable for comfortable storage even in small homes; (7) Easy switch between 3D and 2D modes.

This unique tool, invented by a young Hungarian, Dániel Rátai, has already won a number of prestigious, international awards.