Accessory Tools – Important Note

We recently discovered one or two issues with the Roof Accessory object which were introduced in the latest update.

To correct this, we have created a new Interim Release (Build 208). If you notice that your 3D is very slow to generate when you have attached Roof Accessories then you should download this interim release.

To fix these issues we have had to roll back the code to the original version and then add the enhancements to it again, and because of this some of the previous fixes are no longer included.

Here is a summary:

Roof Builder cladding Overhang applies to all edges not just gutter edge is no longer fixed

Roof Builder – Ridge Barge and Barge are different depths is no longer fixed

All other previous fixes have been brought through to this version.

Additional Fixes are:

Roof Accessory causing ArchiCAD to Freeze

Roof Cladding not covering entire roof

Roof Builder – Soffits not showing in 3D

Roof Builder – Missing Barge

Cannot extend Wall Accessories beyond the wall they are attached to

Tags: accessories

Rapid Details & 3D Profiler Interim Release is Online Now

The Interim Release for 3D Profiler and Rapid Detailer mentioned last week (here) is now online.

Just login and go to My Account – Downloads – Interim Releases to grab the 208 builds.

Please Note: If you own both 3D Profiler and Rapid Details, you will need to install both of the Build 208 interim releases, as they make changes to each other. If you only own one tool which has a build 208 release, then you’ll be fine with just that release.

Tags: interim

Interim Release – Rapid Details & 3D Profiler

We’re just finishing work on a pair of new Interim Releases for the Rapid Detailer and 3D Profiler Tools. We’ve brought the Rapid Detailer up to speed with the enhanced Preset/Profile Management system that we integrated into the Wall Framing and 3D Profiler tools a month or so ago.

Major changes are:

• Presets are Embedded in Detail Elements

• Link to relevent Help articles firectly from within the tool’s interface

• All available presets are loaded in the Preset Files list.

• No need to browse for presets anymore!

• You will, however, need to import presets before you start working with the new system.

• Always save presets to the correct folder (ie. you can’t forget where you saved a preset)

We are planning to have the new releases out early next week, so keep watching the Blog, FaceBook Page, or Twitter to find out as soon as it goes live.

Tags: interim release

ArchiCAD Master Template – Now with Cadimage Legends

The ArchiCAD MasterTemplate (AMT) is a comprehensive resource to enable you to quickly maximize the potential of ArchiCAD. It features a highly developed, fully customizable project template (TPL file) filled with presets and tools to speed the creation of models and construction documents, as well as a detailed sample PLN file showing the template put to full use.

The ArchiCAD MasterTemplate is the creation of Eric Bobrow and Scott Bulmer of Bobrow Consulting Group (BCG).

Over the last 6 months Eric and Scott have been working with the team at Cadimage to create the Cadimage Legends that are now available for the ArchiCAD Master Template.

Normally the Cadimage Legends are sold as an extension to the AMT, however, if you purchase AMT before the end of the year you will receive the Cadimage Legends for Free!

Click here to be taken to the AMT Website.

Read what customers have to say about the ArchiCAD Master Template.

If you require any further information regarding AMT please contact Eric Bobrow on template@bobrow.com

Tags: master template

Preparing for 2010…

It is now 5 years since we launched the Cadimage Tools Online!

In this time we have sold over 10,000 Tools and Upgrades and have attracted customers from far and wide. A big thank you is extended to all our customers.

We have big plans for 2010 and decided we should do a little “housework” in preparation for these plans.

This “housework” should only take you a minute or two to complete and will help us provide you with a higher level of service without the need to bombard you with emails!

In the ever increasing Online World we appreciate that constant emails may simply get overlooked. For this reason we have introduced two email classifications so you can choose which emails you would like to receive from us:

• Monthly Newsletters – fairly self explanatory 12 emails a year summarising all our news
• Promotional Emails – irregular emails drawing attention to promotional activity we are undertaking (for example our current 2-4-1 Promotion)

In addition to emails we provide a number of other communication methods that you can choose use, these are outlined below.

In addition to this we would also encourage you to supply us with some additional information regarding your company so we can provide better targeted material. This information includes:

• Current ArchiCAD Version
• Number of ArchiCAD Licenses
• ArchiCAD Reseller (if listed as a Cadimage Tools Partner)

Simply logging in to the Cadimage Tools website will take you to where you can update and confirm these details. Even if you are happy with the current settings/information we need you to confirm them so we know you are happy!

In appreciation of your time and effort and to encourage you to confirm your information in a timely fashion we are offering an incentive! All those customers who confirm their details prior to Friday 18th December will go in to a draw to win one of 3 prizes of a Cadimage Suite of their choice.

Communication Methods

Aside from regular email contact we use other communication methods that may be more suited to you. These include:

• Cadimage Tools Blog – This Blog contains regular updates. You can subscribe to it via RSS and have it delivered to your RSS Reader automatically.
• Cadimage Tools Twitter – Provides little snippets of information and links that you may find useful
• Cadimage Tools Facebook – A Facebook Fan page for our Facebook customers

Thank you once again for your business over the last 5 years and for taking the time to help us Prepare for 2010!