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BIM software defines 3D models by proprietary methods; it is internal to the software and so is not seen by users. Third-party developers can access it through APIs (application programming interfaces). The official way to access data in BIM software is to export the model in IFC format. The following article is an abstract of the eBook ‘Best CAD Practices’ by Ralph Grabowski. Graebert is happy to share with you some of the experience accumulated by Ralph as a CAD expert and as compiled in his eBook for which the reference can be found at the bottom of the page. Feel free to share feedback in the comment section below. The IFC format is continually updated, and the version level current at the time of writing is 4, although many programs still operate with v2x3, because v4 is not backward compatible with v2x3. No point moving ahead when you can’t go

    A pre-release version of ARES Commander 2018 can be downloaded here. It includes the following new commands and features:     DWG 2018 File Format support: Release 2018 can read DWG files up to the latest version of this format (R2018) and can write such files up to the next to the latest version (R2013). The same applies to DXF (Drawing eXchange Format) files, which store the drawing database contents unencrypted.     Some More New Commands and Features: Helix Creates 2D spirals and 3D helixes. Block commands Contains more tools for Blocks and BlockAttributes ◦ RedefineBasePoint. Sets new base points for Blocks.   ◦ BlockAttributeManager. Manages properties and settings of BlockAttributes Block definitions. MultiLeader commands. Uses advanced leader creation and editing. ◦ MultiLeader. Creates MultiLeaders based on MultiLeaderStyles. ◦ EditMultiLeader. Adds and removes leader lines for MultiLeaders. ◦ MultiLeaderStyle. Creates and manages MultiLeaderStyles. ExportTable Exports tables in

Anthony from Architosh writes about the unique features of ARES Commander 2018 “The distinguishing aspect of Germany’s ARES Commander CAD platform is that it runs on all three major desktop operating systems and both iOS and Android for mobile. It is the ultimate in CAD device coverage.” Read the full article on Architosh

It’s clear – There is a lack of women in science, engineering, and construction. The number of female engineers today has improved since the early 1980s (5.8% of engineers in the U.S. were women), but is still very low: According to the Congressional Joint Economic Committee, only 14% of engineers are women. Great loss Science, engineering, and society, in general, face a great loss if this situation continues. Great talent is being untapped. This especially becomes clear in point four of the list below, which shows that women are drawn to engineering with a social context and mission. What are the reasons for the lack of women in engineering? Historical restrictions: In the early twentieth century, few women were admitted to engineering programs and they were generally viewed as curiosities by their male counterparts. Unfortunate stereotypes: A common labeling that links masculinity to technology is still prevalent. This gender stereotyping starts

2D MCAD Solution Based On Graebert’s CAD Technology and Dassault Systèmes’ Acclaimed Constraints Design Solver Berlin – Graebert™ GmbH – the pioneer in developing high-performance CAD solutions across desktop and mobile devices – today announced ARES Mechanical, a DWG-based 2D Mechanical CAD solution based on the ARES™ Commander engine. ARES Mechanical was created to fulfill the very specific 2D design needs of mechanical engineers seeking high productivity combined with exceptionally intuitive drafting. Read the full Press Releas.

CRN India reports Graebert has appointed Ingram Micro as National Distributor in India  “Ingram Micro is the largest distributor of IT products in the world and we are pleased to have them onboard as a national distributor for our ARES technology based CAD software and solutions,” said Surya Sarda, Director, Marketing and Business Development, Graebert India. “Based on their deep linkages in the reseller community and their IT supply chain and logistics expertise, we are confident of growing the business as well as extending our reach in the channel partner community.” – CRN News on crn.in Read the full article on DigitalTerminal.in