Sketchup 8 is finally here!

Google SketchUp 8 includes a batch of exciting new features. It is easier to build site context models for your projects using Google's ever-growing collection of geo-data. A new collection of "Solid" tools is added for doing common additive/subtractive modeling operations. LayOut is now packed with some new features that make it easier than ever to document your models professionally. It now includes library of dashed line styles and exports directly to DWG/DXF 2010.

Please visit http://sketchup.google.com/product/newin8.html for the full list of improvements.

If you are still using an older version of SketchUp, it's now a good time to order your  upgrade.  If you are using a "heavy-duty" 3D software, it's time to take a look at something that's more user-friendly, fast and a joy to use!

SU Podium v2 is finally released!

SU Podium is a photo-realistic rendering plugin for Google SketchUp. You can make true photo-realistic rendering of your Google SketchUp models without the frustration of learning a complex program. Make an impression without the pain. SU Podium works with Google SketchUp 7 and 8, Pro or Free, Windows or Mac.

Plant and Tree plug-in component library comprised of hundreds of 2D alpha transparency images are also included for use with SU Podium. The plugin is a drag and drop library of hundreds of tress, plants and shrubs. Other than Plant and Tree, the Light Fixture Library plug-in is a drag and drop library of 227 light fixtures categorized into five libraries: Table, Wall, Floor, Street and Ceiling. All these are included in the installation disc. Included too is the Podium Texture plug-in that installs over 200 textures as native SketchUp materials and with soft shadows added since SU Podium version 1.7.1, these create beautiful rendering images!

With natural light and blurred/direct reflections features, the new, higher-quality render engine will make rendering in SketchUp easy and no post-processing touch up neccessary for the rendered images! For more info about SU Podium, please visit http://www.suplugins.com/. Please download the trial version to test-drive SU Podium.

Yes, Vue 9 is also here!

Vue 9 offers CG professionals the premiere solution for creating exceptionally rich and realistic Digital Nature environments. Vue 9 is the most efficient and advanced solution for creating natural 3D graphics and animation. Designed for VFX Studios, Animators, Architects, Matte Painters, CG Students and Academic Professionals, Vue 9.5 is everything you need to create convincing environments.

Vue 9 is the most efficient and advanced solution for creating, animating and rendering natural 3D environments. It offers a high-end 3D scenery solution for SFX studios, animators, illustrators, architects, matte painters and CG professionals. It is strongly focused on power, productivity and inter-operability with existing toolkits. Vue 9 naturally integrates and extends all major 3D applications to provide a complete, professional natural 3D studio. Specifically designed for professionals, it combines a multitude of cutting-edge features that easily integrate with your workflow. With its intuitive, production-oriented layout, you will quickly enhance your production with rich EcoSystems™ of wind-swept trees and plants, Spectral atmospheres and detailed terrains in fully animated scenes.

Whether you're a newcomer to 3D or a confirmed CG artist, whether you do art for your work or for leisure, look no further: Vue 9 is the solution for top quality, digital nature! Please visit http://www.e-onsoftware.com/ for more info.

ADeko IntelliCAD6 2009 - Compatible, Familiar & Affordable!

ADeko IntelliCAD6 2009 uses the latest advances in the Open Design Alliance DWGdirect libraries, based on the industry standard OpenDWG, which is widely supported by commercial software vendors, and the engineering community. In other words, this latest version reads the latest DWG 2010 files.

It includes ADeko Raster Image Enabler so you can handle bitmap images better. While most people use IntelliCAD primarily for 2D work, we have also included ACIS Solids display and viewing in this version. In addition, there are also lots of tweaks and improvements to make IntelliCAD even more compatible and easier to use. ADeko IntelliCAD6 2009 comes with PDF and DWF exports that provides more flexible output options.

We are still maintaining the affordable pricing, at around one-tenth the price of "industry-standard" offerings. So, if you are still using earlier versions of IntelliCAD, do contact us regarding how to upgrade to this new version. If you are still using an older version of CAD which does not support DWG 2004/2010 formats, it's now a good time to consider ADeko IntelliCAD6 2009.

ADeko X - Interior software for Kitchen & Bathroom Tiling, Kitchen Cabinet and Wardrobe Design

Adeko X is an Interior Architecture software that incorporates all indoor design components.

With Adeko X, Kitchen and Bathroom tiling designs can be created with ease and fast. It has accurate tile quantities / cost takeoff. Adeko X uses the industry standard DWG format so you can open the files in DWG and DXF without any conversion and generates immediate OpenGL GPU rendering.

Adeko X also comes with various accessories of the program to decorate your project. From kitchen cabinets, kitchen sinks, kitchen accessories to bathroom fixtures, wash basins, water closet, taps, wardrobe and many more!

eBDAS 3.0 - You Can Count On It!

SIACAD eBDAS is an add-on module for computing Buildability Scores for your project. Since 2004, we have constantly updated our eBDAS solution to be in line with the latest requirements from the Building Construction Authority.

eBDAS 3.0 handles the requirements for 2007 and also 2008. In fact, it's so flexible now that you can even submit as-built Buildability scores for projects based on COP 2004, all the way to new submissions for 2008.

If you already have SIACAD v1.8 or v2.0 installed in your computer, this module will also add Building Quantities, Schedules and GFA functionalities. If you are using eBDAS 1.0 or 1.2, it's now a good time to get your  upgrade.

InfoBase - Exactly What You're Looking For!

SIACAD InfoBase is a comprehensive digital library comprising of digital drawings, specifications, images and brochures which Architects, Designers and Specifiers can use directly in their CAD drawings or Tender Specifications. It is both an on-line and off-line solution. You download the manufacturers' product information and install into your computer and use the search engine off-line. InfoBase is a one-stop solution for getting manufacturers' information into the desktops of decision makers!

If you want to download the products listed in the InfoBase, please feel free to request for a  license  from us.