All IT and computing articles – Page 6
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FeaturesHow can I master MicroStation?
I’m a new MicroStation user. Any tips on how I can become a more efficient user — for example good short cuts and hidden techniques I should know about?
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FeaturesBentley’s tome marks the shape of things to come
This massive book is a valuable aid to understanding architectural geometry, says Marc Thomas of Architects Design Partnership
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New site for Pilkington's
Pilkington’s has launched a new website which includes a comprehensive database of all technical information on the company’s product portfolio.
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Microsoft updates
Microsoft has launched a “document interoperability initiative”, aimed at bringing together software developers to test how different systems and gadgets speak to each other.
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FeaturesHow can I pick up email on the move?
I want to receive emails while I’m on the move, and have been told to get a BlackBerry. What other options are there? Could I get myself an iPhone?
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IT Brief: Better renders
Abvent Group has released the next version of its rendering software, Artlantis Render & Studio.
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Apple photos
Apple has launched Aperture 2, the latest version of its photo editing and management software.
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Autodesk unveils 2009 suite
Autodesk has unveiled the 2009 version of its family of software solutions.
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ReviewAllies & Morrison’s Rob Park cracks visual image management with OpenAsset v3
How one of the majors conquered its visual data mountain with the help of a software developer who listens
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FeaturesWhat is virtualisation?
I have heard something about “virtualisation” — but what does it mean, and how can it be of use to me?
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Smart conference
Smartgeometry, the Bentley-backed advanced modelling network that focuses on generative components, is running a conference and workshop programme at BMW Welt, Munich, from February 29 to March 3.
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Simpson centralises
Ian Simpson Architects has installed Workspace, the practice management portal available from Nottingham-based firm Union Square, to improve data-sharing between its London and Manchester offices.
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Bentley’s energy buy
Bentley Systems has acquired Hevacomp, a Sheffield-based provider of building services design software.
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BD’S IT webinar
Last month, BD’s IT editor David Littlefield chaired our webinar (online seminar) for architecture practices wanting to get more out of their IT.
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ReviewFluent’s wind modelling program will blow you away
For quick ventilation analysis, computational fluid dynamics is hard to beat. Dan Jestico, senior environmental engineer at consulting engineer Hilson Moran, describes the benefits of airflow modelling with Fluent 6.3
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Apple’s big bite
In the fourth quarter of 2007, computer giant Apple made a profit of $1.58 billion on its $9.6 billion of revenue, significantly higher than the profit it earned in the year-earlier period.
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Adobe promotes Lynch
Kevin Lynch has been promoted to chief technology officer at Adobe Systems.
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FeaturesFind a new employer without leaving the office
Next week history will be made when bdonline hosts the world’s first virtual careers fair.
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FeaturesHelpdesk: How to ensure printed drawings reproduce digital files
With digital production, are we really moving towards the paperless office?
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BIM boosted on the web
Nemetschek has added a “BIM in practice” section to its website for VectorWorks users.