64-Bit Revit Architecture Released
Autodesk today announced the release of a 64-Bit version of Revit Archtiecture, Revit Structure and Revit MEP. The 64-Bit version has initially been made available to Autodesk Subscription customers. The download for Susbcription Customers can be located in the Product Download section of the recently enhanced Autodesk Subscription site.

Autodesk Release updates for AutoCAD 2009 and AutoCAD LT 2009
Autodesk have released patch updates for AutoCAD 2009 users to download and install follow the relevant link:-
AutoCAD 2009 32-bit and 64-bit
AutoCAD LT 2009 32-bit and 64-bit

Computer Aided Business Systems Expand Product Portfolio
We have recently added some excellent software applications that compliment the Autodesk portfolio and client base.

Archibus - a World leader in facilities management.
CostX - Powerful project costing tool.
Ecotect - Building analysis for designers.
IES - Environmental solutions.

Further information on the applications is available from the 'software' menu.

Don't foget that Computer Aided Business Systems also provide sales and support for:-

ArchVision - All Access and individual libraries.
BatchCAD - Our own DWG batch processing application.
CAD-Duct - HVAC for AutoCAD.
hsbCAD - Timber framing solutions for AutoCAD Architecture.
McNeel - Rhino, modelling and analysis.
Piranesi - 3D painting tool.
Pointools - High performance point cloud and model viewing application.
SketchUp Pro - Sketch and illustration application.
TopoGX - Transfer 2D .DXF data into 3D .DXF/.DWG
Vertice - Add real time rendering to 3ds Max.
VisionREZ - Bridges the gap between 2D and 3D in architecture.
V-Ray - Architectural visualisation rendering tool.
ZBrush - Digital art creation software.

Autodesk software offers an excellent product portfolio - however their is often an industry specific solution or utility that will improve your workflow and ultimately your cashflow. Contact our sales team to discuss your particular requirements.

Blocks, components and content.
Autodesk have launched the beta site Autodesk Seek (seek.autodesk.com). The site offers 1000's of free blocks and components for AutoCAD and Revit to idrop/insert into your Autodesk drawing.

Navigation Tool for AutoCAD

This tool provides back and forth display navigation within AutoCAD. The behavior is similar to back and forward navigation within your web browser. Any time you want to go back to something you were looking at previously, just hit the back button. Similarly, click the forward button to navigate forward again.




These items are tracked and added to the history while you work:

• Active Drawing Switch
• Layout Switch
• View changes (pan, zoom, etc.)
• Active viewport switch
• Viewport maximise/minimise

for further details and to download the utility visit Autodesk Labs

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FREE Lynn Allen Tips and Trick Book


Computer Aided Business Systems are offering a FREE copy of Lynn Allen's Tips and Tricks book to the next 10 orders placed for any AutoCAD product (this includes new licences as well as upgrades and crossgrades - subscription mandatory). To receive your FREE copy you must be one of the first 10 people to place their order, and you must mention the offer on your order or accompanying email or letter.

Experience Building Summer Issue 1

Autodesk FREE quarterly magazine is delivered to registered subscription customers. If you would like to receive a printed copy please email marketing@cabs-cad.com in the meantime view the online version