Intel Core vs AMD Ryzen for CAD, BIM & beyond - AEC Magazine
WEBJul 23, 2021 · One of the questions we get asked most often at AEC Magazine is ‘which processor is best for CAD or BIM?’ Normally, we wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Intel Core or low core count Intel Xeon processors (after all, Intel has demonstrated a clear lead in single threaded performance for the last fifteen years) but with AMD’s recent resurgence in the CPU market, things are no longer so ...
Review: Nvidia RTX A2000 (12 GB) workstation GPU
WEBFeb 1, 2023 · The Nvidia RTX A2000 opens up possibilities for entry-level design viz in small workstations using applications like KeyShot (image courtesy of Jet Cooper) Both the 6 GB and 12 GB models look identical with four Mini DisplayPort outputs and a minimal matt black enclosure. With a max board power of 70W …
Nvidia RTX A4000 / RTX A5000 review - AEC Magazine
WEBJun 5, 2021 · Nvidia RTX A4000 (16 GB) With 16 GB of GDDR6 ECC memory, the Nvidia RTX A4000 offers a big step up from the 8 GB Quadro RTX 4000. 8 GB is fine for mainstream viz workflows but for more complex projects it can be limiting, so delivering 16 GB in a sub $1,000 pro GPU is a big step forward.Previously, 16 GB was only available on the ‘Turing’-based Quadro RTX 5000.
Preview: Revizto 5.0 - AEC Magazine
WEBSep 10, 2020 · From the outside, Revizto 5.0 doesn’t look that different to Revizto 4. The interface still has the same minimal look and feel, albeit with a few tweaks, but it’s under the hood that’s there been a massive amount of development work, which gives users much more control over the data, down to a granular level.
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Hypar.io - design by algorithms - AEC Magazine
WEBFeb 21, 2019 · Hypar.io is a web-based cloud platform and API which executes users’ code, in Python and C#, to quickly create tens, hundreds or thousands of designs based on design logic. These models can be previewed in 3D together with analytical data created with those designs on a desktop or mobile. The system is …
Workstations for point cloud processing (Leica Cyclone)
WEBJun 8, 2020 · Armed with a bucketful of CPUs, GPUs, memory and storage, Greg Corke goes in search of the ultimate workstation for registering / importing point clouds into Leica Cyclone Register 360. As far as AEC workflows go, point cloud processing is one of the most computationally intensive out there. Registration — the process of taking individual ...
Newforma Project Center - AEC Magazine
WEBJul 25, 2011 · Product: Newforma Project Center. Supplier: Newformar. Price: Typical startup costs $5,000-$10,000 installation, plus a yearly fee in 50 seat bundles. Website: www.newforma.com. There is a general perception in the AEC industry that document management products hinder as much as they solve common business pains.
Revit Standard one year on - AEC Magazine
WEBFeb 18, 2011 · For those not familiar with the AEC (UK) BIM Standard for Revit, it was developed as an extension to the generic AEC (UK) BIM Standard, released in November 2009. This non product-specific document refers to the techniques and concepts utilised in Building Information Management (BIM) technology. The problem with any such text is …
Swapp: the algorithmic assistant - AEC Magazine
WEBNov 30, 2022 · Swapp is a cloud-based application that can automatically generate an entire Revit model with all the necessary detail drawings, from a simple space layout and without any indication where doors or windows should be. For a simple residential building, all this happens in the time it takes to get a coffee. For an office block, you might need to ...