ArchVision Dashboard 2.0 [beta] Pre-release

April 9, 2013 by 2 Comments

During the past month, ArchVision customers tested the new features and functionality of ArchVision Dashboard 2.0 [beta]. In addition to a re-styled user interface, several features have been enhanced and added. For example, the Drag & Drop feature now includes support for Revit as well as AutoCAD and 3ds Max. Placing an RPC has never been so simple.

Key features include:

* Manage and view your local RPC Content, including custom RPC Content
* Drag & Drop RPC Content from Dashboard into Autodesk Revit, 3ds Max, 3ds Max Design & AutoCAD
* Activate and Manage ArchVision Software Licenses
* Search Content by Channel: Trees, People, Automobiles, Objects and more.
* Indicators for local RPC Content and remote/global RPC Content
* RPC Plug-in and Software update notifications and downloads

Here’s a quick overview that Jon Anderson, customer support manager shared:


Existing users should expect to see ArchVision Dashboard available as an update in the coming weeks. If you are interested in beta testing ArchVision Dashboard 2.0, please let us know. Future releases will feature support for RPC Content Creation and cloud rendering.

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Project Alpha: Green Building Doha, Qatar Leverages RPC Content in Animation

March 6, 2013 by Leave a comment

Project Alpha is an approximated 160,000 square meter development surrounded by 11 hectares of landscaping. It is comprised of a resort hotel, multi-residential condos, business center, commercial shops, museum, university, and exposition centers. Project Alpha promises to be one of the most advanced high rise development of its kind in the world.

Submitted into a global competition for consideration by the Kingdom of Qatar, Project Alpha was selected as a to-be-built project in Doha, Qatar. CIVE, XV Studio (Xavier Vilalta i Sabartés) and fco3d collaborated on this project.

ArchVision RPC Content user, Francisco J Penaloza, fco3d , produced the models, renderings and video animation. Francisco shared the video submission with us recently to discuss his use of RPC Content within the presentation. Thanks for sharing this project with us Francisco!

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ArchVision RPC Content: January Tree Additions (2)

January 23, 2013 by Leave a comment

January_26_2012_thumbnail_new_templateThe first month of 2013 brings with it even more hi-res deciduous trees. ArchVision announces the addition of (3) ready-to-use poplar trees. Check out the January hi-res trees additions including poplar[3], poplar [4] and poplar [5] just added to the content exchange.

Poplar trees can be found all over the Northern Hemisphere. These fascinating trees have been used in so many applications throughout history. Fun fact: the Mona Lisa was even painted on poplar. Now you can add these RPCs to your masterpiece.

These beautiful hi-res trees are ready for download via the ArchVision Dashboard.

ArchVision Software License plan customers have access to these and thousands more.

Check out all of the latest RPC Content added to the RPC Content exchange by clicking recently added from ArchVision Dashboard.

Download the ArchVision Dashboard to try these now.

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ArchVision RPC Content: December Plants Additions (2)

December 19, 2012 by Leave a comment

December_19_2012_thumbnail_new_templateThe holidays are quickly approaching here at ArchVision and greens and reds are everywhere. One more place you’ll find green and red is in the new ArchVision RPC content addition December Plants Additions (2). This collection includes vivacious green flowering shrub [9], outdoor plant [6] a small red-leafed plant and outdoor plant [8], a hearty green plant.

These beautiful hi-res flowering plants and shrubs are ready for download via the ArchVision Dashboard.

ArchVision Software License plan customers have access to these and thousands more.

Check out all of the latest RPC Content added to the RPC Content exchange by clicking recently added from ArchVision Dashboard.

Download the ArchVision Dashboard to try these now.

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ArchVision RPC Content: November Trees Additions

November 7, 2012 by Leave a comment

ArchVision proudly introduces four new hi-res RPC tree additions. This collection includes ginkgo [5], a small but hardy tree, deciduous tree [16], a dense narrow tree, deciduous tree [10], a nice round-topped tree and deciduous tree [17] with wide reaching branches. These trees are ready for download via the ArchVision Dashboard.

ArchVision Software License plan customers have access to these and thousands more.

Check out all of the latest RPC Content added to the RPC Content exchange by clicking recently added from ArchVision Dashboard.

Download the ArchVision Dashboard to try these now.

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ArchVision RPC Content: October Trees Additions

October 3, 2012 by Leave a comment

ArchVision welcomes the arrival of Fall with the release four new hi-res deciduous trees. This collection includes deciduous tree [19], a tall bushy green deciduous tree, and it’s crimson counterparts deciduous tree [23], deciduous tree [24] and deciduous tree [25]. Each of these hi-res trees will add some vibrant color to your next rendering project.

ArchVision Software License plan customers have access to these and thousands more.

Check out all of the latest RPC Content added to the RPC Content exchange by clicking recently added from ArchVision Dashboard.

Download the ArchVision Dashboard and access these now.

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Revit 2013 to 3ds Max 2013 Interoperability for RPC Content Update

September 25, 2012 by 13 Comments

FBX

Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 released a patch to enable Revit 2013 to 3ds Max 2013 RPC Content support. The patch does require the user to install some updates. To enable interoperability, please follow the following steps:

1) Download the FBX Plug-in Update.
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/item?siteID=123112&id=10775855

2) Download the 3ds Max 2013 product update.
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/index?siteID=123112&id=2334435&linkID=9241178

Once both updates have been applied, simply Export from Revit as an FBX file and then Import into 3ds Max and all RPCs included should be present and render correctly.

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ArchVision RPC Content: September Trees Additions

September 5, 2012 by Leave a comment

ArchVision is pleased to announce the addition of three new hi-res deciduous trees to the RPC Content Exchange. This collection of trees include a mature deciduous tree [2], deciduous tree [9], a perfect tree for a cityscape, and a variegated norway maple [5], a nicely formed young tree.

Each of these are an excellent addition to any occasion where deciduous trees are required.

ArchVision Software License plan customers have access to these and thousands more.

Check out all of the latest RPC Content added to the RPC Content exchange by clicking recently added from ArchVision Dashboard.

ArchVision Dashboard is available as a free download and provides users a free trial.

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ArchVision RPC Content: July Trees Additions

July 25, 2012 by Leave a comment

We are proud to announce the July 2012 Deciduous Tree Additions Collection featuring 4 distinct Deciduous Trees. These deciduous trees include the lofty Deciduous Tree [3], dense leafy Deciduous Tree [4], wide branched Deciduous Tree [5] and the vibrant maroon Royal Maple [5]. These trees are ready to plant their roots into your next 3D forest or landscape rendering project with just few mouse clicks.

ArchVision Software License (Both Node Lock and Floating License) customers now have access to these new hi-res RPCs and thousands more.

Check out all of the latest RPC Content added to the ArchVision Content exchange by clicking recently added from ArchVision Dashboard.

ArchVision Dashboard is available as a free download and provides users a free trial.

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Play to Win: Autodesk Undiscovered Territory Prizes Include Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suite Ultimate 2013 License

June 25, 2012 by Leave a comment

Autodesk’s AREA Digital Entertainment and Visualization Community announced an awesome learning and contest opportunity in the form of a game. This new game is called Undiscovered Territory and the winner of this competition receives the Ultimate version of Autodesk’s Entertainment Creation Suite – nearly an $8,000 value!

The way the contest works is that AREA members can sign in and download 3ds Max 2013 trial software and use it to complete tutorial led tasks. The completed tasks (usually a rendering) are then uploaded and approved to unlock the next mission. With each mission players gain points and a bigger piece of the story is revealed. The players ranking is showcased on a leaderboard.

This is your chance to compete to find the hidden city and improve your 3ds Max skill set. Check out all the details here: http://area.autodesk.com/undiscoveredterritory/game/login

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