ArchiCAD 15 Hotfix 1

Graphisoft has released ArchiCAD 15 hotfix 1. Hotfix 1 enables the full save/share functionality of your BIMx installation without limitation for the TRIAL period between September 20 and October 31, 2011. 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.
Additional fixes include:

• 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.

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Live Webinar on 10/26/11 - 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 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.

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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).

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.

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