Autodesk 123D Beta 7

The latest beta version of Autodesk 123D has just been released.

Just what is Autodesk 123D I hear you ask. Well Autodesk describe it as “a free solid modelling software program based on the same Autodesk technology used by millions of designers and engineers worldwide. Not an engineer? No problem, with Autodesk 123D you can design precise and makeable objects using smart tools that let you start with simple shapes and then edit and then tweak them into more complex shapes.”

Sounds simple? Well actually it is. Why not try for yourself. You can download Beta 7 of this amazing software here. Check out the videos below to find out just what is new in Beta 7.

 

Whats new in 123D Beta 7 - Part 1

 

Whats new in 123D Beta 7 - Part 2

 

Whats new in 123D Beta 7 - Part 3

 

Whats new in 123D Beta 7 - Part 4

AutoCAD WS–3,000,000 Downloads

The AutoCAD WS team announced today that they have achieved 3,000,000 downloads…. That’s pretty impressive for CAD software!

AutoCAD WS is available for free on the Web and as apps for the iPhone & iPad, Android and Mac. Check out your App Stores and Markets for downloads.

Draftsight 1.3 Released

Dassault Systemes have just released Version 1.3 of Draftsight for both Windows and Mac and Beta 2 for Linux users (Ubuntu, Fedora, Suse, Mandriva).

Check out the video below for more information on some of the updates.

For more information on the latest release, check out the Highlights and Installation Guide for V1R1.3. To download the latest version of Draftsight, click here.

RIP Steve Jobs

So, Steve Jobs has died at the early age of 56. Those who know me know that I was no fan of Apple, but it is hard to dispute Steve Jobs influence on the world of computers.

From the iMac and iPod to the iPhone and the iPad, each and every one could be called a design classic. Were they perfect? No, but dammit they looked amazing.

It should be remembered that Jobs was not just Mr. Apple, he had other successes away from all things Mac. In 1986 Jobs bought Pixar from Lucasfilm. Twenty years later, in 2006, Pixar was sold to Disney for $7.4 Billion!

So, RIP Steve Jobs, the world of computers has lost one of is most interesting characters and will be a more boring place without him.