Monday, 15 December 2008


Experience Building - Autumn Edition


It may be Winter, but Autodesk have released the next edition of 'Experience Building' - the Autumn 2008 edition.

Experience Building Autumn to download

Friday, 12 December 2008


Protect the Present - Prepare for the Future
The new AutoCAD Revit Architecture Suite is here. It’s a package that contains three software solutions: AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture and Revit Architecture.

Having these three independent tools means you can:

  • Transition of Building Information Modeling (BIM) at your own pace – without disturbing existing or planned AutoCAD and AutoCAD Architecture projects.
  • Benefit from maximum flexibility. You only need one license to secure all the advantages of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture and Revit Architecture.
  • Minimise errors and speed up design processes. The suite lets you use BIM, which automatically co-ordinates changes throughout all design documents. This results in better quality and more accurate documentation

But there’s more. The suite is available under flexible licensing that lets staff work at any location with current or previous versions. And when you purchase the suite via Autodesk Subscription, you get exclusive modules and extensions such as Work sharing Monitor, Batch Printing and Autodesk® Impression. The new AutoCAD Revit Architecture Suite. The smart way to gear up for tomorrow’s projects.

The Impossible Triangle – Take the Challenge!!
Take the Great Impossible Triangle Challenge. Click here to download the figure of an ‘impossible triangle’. Once you’ve finished building the impossible, go here and upload a picture of your creation.

www.cabs-cad.com/showtheimpossible.htm

Wednesday, 10 December 2008


ArchVision All Access - FREE Upgrade

Everyone loves a free upgrade! Purchase ArchVision All Access Standard before 31st December 2008 and we will upgrade you to ArchVision All Access Ultimate free of charge*. This represents a saving of £ 80.00 (27% discount)
  • All Access Ultimate includes:
  • Nearly 3000 RPC Content Pieces
  • RPC Plug-in for 3ds Max 2009
  • Viewport (RPC Plug-in for Photoshop)
  • ArchVision Composer
Contact our sales team to process your purchase.
*Offer valid on single licence plans.

Thursday, 4 December 2008


Autodesk Seek
FREE Content to Enhance Your Designs

http://seek.autodesk.com provides architects and engineers unparalled access to manufacturer building product design information.

The website provides FREE content for Revit Architecture, AutoCAD Architecture and AutoCAD.

Windows - Doors - Curtain Walls - Ceiling Systems - Tables - Chairs - Lighting Fixtures - Garage Doors - Ductwork - Toilets - Beds - plus much more!

Tuesday, 2 December 2008


Pointools Model FREE Beta Available




Pointools Model delivers the power and flexibility to work quickly with large point cloud datasets within AutoCAD, the ideal solution for drawing and modelling from scan data.

Contact our sales team for details on obtaining a FREE Beta version.

Monday, 1 December 2008


Lower rate VAT comes into force

Computer Aided Business Systems have updated their accounting and quotation systems at a 'flick of a switch'. Quotations and accounts will be processed at 15% until the planned reinstatement of a higher VAT charge on January 1st 2010.

What does this mean?
Mars Bar - Down 1p
Levi's Jeans - Down £ 1.49
AutoCAD - Down £ 93.75
Ford Focus - Down £ 322.00

VAT has been reduced by 2.5% - an effective saving of 2.1%