Just last week AutoCAD Architecture 2010 was announced. In addition to the AutoCAD 2010 features there are new features in AutoCAD Architecture.
Themes for AutoCAD Architecture
- Improve workflow through a consistent UI including the ribbon.
- Drive faster and more successful adoption of AutoCAD Architecture by enhancing basic capabilities that are most commonly touched by new & existing users.
- Promote continuity across releases to boost existing customer satisfaction.
This release of Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture brings you features and functionality that supports these themes focused on the following product areas:
- User Interface
- Walls
- Spaces
- Structural Members
- Project Navigator
- Stairs
- AEC Dimensions
I will be providing more detailed examples in the near future.
waiting (pensively) with bated breath!
merci
when autocad architecture is going to have escalators 3d and glass railing and glass walls? All very convenient now
Nobody answered my comment of march 06. I am designing a shopping center and I cannot believe why autocad architecture still does not have in its tool palettes a tool called ESCALATOR in 3d, something that you can adjust like a regular stair… Also it should contain within the railing tool, something like glass panel railing, that one could adjust. I appreciate all the work you do in improving the “walls”, but enough. There are many other design tools that we need, basic and they should come incorporated in the program already. It’s time for the autodesk people to leave the walls issue alone and start thinking what other things architects and designer draw but walls.
gab,
There is bound to be a content item someone needs for a specific use that is not in the Tool Palette, the free Autodesk Seek website. The nice thing is you can create your own and add it to the Tool Palette. It should not be too difficult to create a modified stair to be a escalator with some swept profiles. I did find a blog with a Dynamic Block for a escalator showing how to create it as well ss download a completed one and that should be helpful to get you started. http://www.cad-addict.com/2008/08/autocad-tutorial-creating-dynamic-block.html
Also check http://www.cben.net and Google for more content.
Thank you for reading Between the Lines.
Shaan