Archive for July, 2007

Adobe Acrobat 3D Version 8

Wednesday, July 25th, 2007

This review explores the new version of Adobe’s Acrobat 3D application, which had been launched last year to extend the visualization, publishing, and collaboration capabilities of the ubiquitous Adobe PDF format from 2D documents and drawings to 3D models.

URL: http://www.aecbytes.com/review/2007/Acrobat3Dv8.html

AEC Technology Strategies 2007 Conference

Wednesday, July 18th, 2007

This article captures the highlights of ZweigWhite’s AEC Technologies Strategies conference that was held in Las Vegas on June 7 and 8. This is an annual information technology event targeted towards business and IT leaders in architecture, engineering, and construction. Since it is not focused on any one specific discipline, it serves as a good avenue to learn about technology issues and implementations across the broader spectrum of the AEC industry.

URL: http://www.aecbytes.com/buildingthefuture/2007/AECTech2007.html

ArchiCAD 11

Wednesday, July 4th, 2007

This review takes a detailed look at the new features of ArchiCAD 11, Graphisoft’s cross-platform BIM application for architecture, including the innovative and sophisticated Virtual Trace technology that simulates the physical tracing paper concept, making the transition to BIM easier for 2D users.

URL: http://www.aecbytes.com/review/2007/ArchiCAD11.html