http://www.jigsawcad.com RSS-feed for all of the news under "CAD" http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/bve-2012-nvidia-news,-with-maximus-in-actionOne of the big draws at this year's BVE will be getting to see NVIDIA's Maximus up and running. Combining a Quadro board coupled with a...Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/zbrush-4r2-tutorials-dynamesh,-lightcap-and-moreAs with any graphics tools, it's difficult to describe the effects you can achieve without visual evidence (a picture, 1000 words etc). So Pixologic...Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/lightwave-11-is-out-now-(as-a-pre-release,-anyway)We were just getting used to the improved stereoscopic camera rig and VPR in LightWave 10.1, and now the busy developer bods at NewTek have...Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/‘meet-the-masters’-for-free-with-wacom-intuos4-tabletsFinding a good teacher willing to share their secrets is always difficult, so we've teamed up with Wacom to offer a 'Meet the Masters' tutorial DVD with every...Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/nvidia-maximus-combining-quadro-and-tesla-performanceNVIDIA's new Maximus technology caught our eye at IBC 2011, featuring a combination of Quadro and Tesla cards to run Maya with...Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/maxwell-render-now-free-for-google-sketchupLooking for an easy way to render out from SketchUp? Maxwell Render has a solution with a new free version of its rendering...Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/catch-up-on-jamie-gwilliam’s-3ds-max-visualisation-webinarIn case you missed Jamie Gwilliam’s webinar, ‘Applying the Techniques of Film & TV to Visualisation’, Jamie has helpfully...Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/after-effects-to-cinema-4d-and-beyond!MAXON's new plug-in for Adobe After Effects allows motion graphics artists to export projects directly into CINEMA 4D R13. It's compatible with several...Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/deadline-5-is-looming-at-jigsawRecently, we were pleased to add Royal Render as one of our render farm management options. Now, Deadline 5 from Thinkbox Software has also...Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/installing-ae-cs55-on-your-render-farmEarlier this year, Adobe released Creative Suite 5.5, and some After Effects users have found that they've had problems installing the render-only...Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/win-cinema-4d-prizes-with-99frames-animation-competitionFancy getting your work showcased as part of a major new social animation project? 99frames is a new competition launched...Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/vue-10-set-for-early-november-releasee-on Software has revealed that the new Vue 10 product line will be released in early-November with Vue xStream and Vue Infinite maintenance...Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/improve-your-visualisations-with-jamie-gwilliam’s-webinar3ds Max product expert, Jamie Gwilliam has announced that he will be hosting a free webinar, ‘Applying the Techniques of Film & TV to...Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/maxon-cinema-4d-r13-has-the-silver-edgeMAXON's CINEMA 4D R13 was named as one of the winners of Computer Graphics World (CGW) Magazine's SIGGRAPH 2011 Silver last...Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/how-to-populate-scenes-with-project-geppettoAny 3ds Max users should take a look at Autodesk's exciting new technology preview. The free Project Geppetto beta aims to make your pedestrians...Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/academy-class-opens-doors-for-free-autodesk-examsOn Wednesday 19th October, Autodesk Training Centres (ATCs) across the EMEA region will be throwing open their doors for customers to take free...Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/backburner-2012-update-sneaks-in-unannouncedThere's now a newer version of BackBurner 2012 available, but you'd be forgiven for missing its release. That's because the...Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/autodesk-2012-saps-put-subscribers-ahead-of-the-packWith the release of the new 2012 Subscription Advantage Packs for Maya, Softimage and Mudbox, Autodesk have really spoilt subscribers. New...Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/autodesk-takes-cloud-services-by-stormAutodesk Cloud, a collection of more than a dozen web-based capabilities and products, is made up of two distinct sets of services. The first allows...Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/cubix-announces-thunderbolt-enabled-xpanderIf you need high-powered graphics on your Mac while away from the studio, Cubix's latest development in its Xpander series looks like the...Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/wacom-announce-the-cintiq-24hd-interactive-pen-displayThe Cintiq 24HD is Wacom's latest offering in its range of interactive pen displays. According to Wacom the new "adjustable, ergonomic features of the...Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/indie-producers-get-renderpal-for-free!In the spirit of honouring its roots, Shoran Software is lending a hand to indie producers by giving them the chance to get their hands...Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/what's-new-from-nvidia-and-autodeskAutodesk chose IBC 2011 to show off the new Project Maximus - Autodesk Maya with Fluid Simulation, using the NVIDIA Quadro 6000 and NVIDIA Tesla...Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/royal-render-becomes-jewel-in-jigsaw-crownThe simple, cost-effective render farm management solution, Royal Render, is now available at Jigsaw. We love how easy it is to set up straight out of the box, and...Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/avid-motion-graphics-to-replace-dekoNot content with having everyone adopt DNxHD, Avid has chosen IBC 2011 to reveal Motion Graphics, their next generation graphics platform that's set to replace...Sat, 10 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/parallels-desktop-for-mac-adds-lion-compatibilityYou can now run Windows and Mac applications side-by-side, with support for the latest Mac operating system, OS X 10.7 Lion, with Parallels Desktop 7 for...Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/cinema-4d-r13-now-availableFollowing a lot of excitement about the new features in the 13th release of CINEMA 4D, we're happy to say it's now available from Jigsaw. With all new...Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/livecube-logos-and-billboards-with-lumenrt-13e-on has listened to the feedback of LumenRT customers and brought out a new update that addresses two of the most requested features. With release...Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/cinema-4d-training-guide-from-3d-experts3D World and 3DTotal have teamed up to produce a comprehensive CINEMA 4D guide. Whether you’re new to C4D or looking for a few tips on...Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/looking-back-at-siggraph-2011If you’re suffering from SIGGRAPH withdrawal symptoms or didn’t get the chance to visit Vancouver this year, we’ve compiled some of the...Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/autodesk-wants-to-see-your-workAutodesk has started taking your submissions to add to its 2011 showreel. Aiming to show off all the work you've been creating using the many...Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/2012-subscription-advantage-packs-comingAutodesk subscribers seem to get all the advantages. The new 2012 Subscription Advantage Packs, which are free to subscribers, give lucky 3ds Max users...Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/lightwave's-shiny-new-101-updateNewTek has unveiled the latest update for their modelling and rendering app, LightWave. Version 10.1's new features include off-axis stereoscopic... Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/3dconnexion-launches-autodesk-2012-compatibilityCalling all 3Dconnexion input device users! Drivers are now available for a range of Autodesk's latest software versions. The following applications...Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/maya-hotfix-4-releasedMaya 2012 Hotfix 4 is now available for download at Autodesk's website for Windows (32-bit and 64-bit), Mac OS X and Linux. The Windows version is an...Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/maxon-unveils-cinema-4d-r13MAXON have announced the 13th release of CINEMA 4D, their flagship 3D motion graphics, visual effects, painting, and...Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/lumenrt-review-12-for-sketchup-releasede-on software’s realtime 3D product for architectural visualisation projects, LumenRT Review has been updated with an auto-scale lighting feature, which...Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/cinema-4d-r12-nominated-for-best-software-update3D World, one of the world's leading magazine for 3D artists and animators, has nominated CINEMA 4D R12 for 'Best Software Update of the Year' in its upcoming...Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/maya-incompatible-with-lion-os-x-107With all the furore surrounding the launch of Apple's new operating system, OS X 10.7 Lion, you'd be forgiven for...Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/sony-reveal-pricing-for-pvm-monitorsWith their superb black performance and a response time that leaves LED monitors in the dust, Sony’s...Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/point-cloud-extraction-feature-returns-to-3ds-maxBring your visualisations into context with point cloud tools for 3ds Max and 3ds Max Design. Project Helix is a powerful prototype technology that enables...Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/get-hollywood-fx-with-magic-bullet-suite-11Software developer Red Giant have released an updated version of their definitive video editing plug-in, Magic Bullet Suite. This 2011 release provides nine...Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/carbon-scatter-now-available-for-maya-and-cinema-4dHaving been available for 3ds Max for several months now, Carbon Scatter is now available for Maya and CINEMA 4D. Carbon Scatter is the...Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/get-a-free-update-for-cinema-4d-and-bodypaint-3dMAXON’s latest update contains Release 12.048 of CINEMA 4D and BodyPaint 3D and is recommended for all users. As well as over 30...Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/thunderbolt-is-go!With Apple finally releasing Thunderbolt cables into the market (and at a remarkably reasonable £32), we're finally getting confirmed...Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/fxfactory-comes-to-fcpx-and-motion-5Noise Industries has just released FxFactory 2.6, an upgrade which makes over 140 of their most popular effects and...Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/first-service-pack-for-3ds-max-2012-releasedThe first 3ds Max 2012 Service Pack (SP) is now available for download, both in 32-bit and 64-bit flavours. This SP is targeted at...Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/create-realistic-crowds-and-more-with-massmotionMassMotion was originally designed by Arup to simulate and analyse pedestrian movement in building models. However, since its public launch, it’s...Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/vue-95-ple-try-before-you-buye-on software is now offering its environment creation plug-ins Vue 9.5 xStream and Infinite as Personal Learning Editions (PLE). As they’re...Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/maya-hotfix-2-now-availableMaya 2012 Hotfix 2 is now available for download at Autodesk.com for Windows (32-bit and 64-bit), Mac OS X and Linux. Please remember that...Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/building-a-render-farm-part-6-render-farm-managementWith your farm now hopefully built, this final instalment looks at the best tools to help you manage it efficiently. Now you have all this powerful hardware...Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/massmotion-now-available-with-introductory-offerArup’s software house Oasys has launched the world’s only 3D crowd simulation and analysis tool and, until 8th September you can get 40% off all...Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/mac-os-x-lion-announced!Apple's latest operating system - Mac OS X Lion - has now been officially slated for release in July. Mr Jobs announced yesterday at WWDC that...Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/building-a-render-farm-part-5-software-licensingSoftware licensing can cause some of the biggest headaches during the process of building a render farm. Many manufacturers offer confusing...Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/take-autodesk's-wishlist-surveyReckon your custom-built app should be a permanent feature of 3ds Max? Is there a tool that Autodesk need to develop for the next...Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/lumenrt-for-sketchup-arrives-at-jigsawIf you feel like your visualisations are missing something, LumenRT Review may be just what you’ve been waiting for. It's just...Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/jigsaw-increase-supermicro-server-stockFollowing a rise in demand for rendering solutions, Jigsaw has increased stock levels of Supermicro’s server range in order to cater for...Tue, 31 May 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/building-a-render-farm-part-4-softwareIn the fourth of my six-part series, I take a look at the software you’ll need for a render farm to run smoothly as a single unit. Many...Tue, 31 May 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/autodesk's-2012-education-suites-now-availableFor their 2012 releases, Autodesk have had a shake-up of their Education Suites. The new system, which includes a different Suite for each area of...Thu, 26 May 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/la-noire's-got-the-world-in-motionEveryone in the gaming industry (nay, the entertainment world) is currently drooling over Rockstar Games' latest release, L.A. Noire, and its MotionScan...Wed, 25 May 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/building-a-render-farm-part-3-networking-and-infrastructureIn the third of my six articles on how to put together a render farm, I take a look at the often overlooked issue of setting up a...Mon, 23 May 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/building-a-render-farm-part-2-hardwareIn the second of my six articles on how to put together a render farm, I take a look into the types of hardware that make a good render...Thu, 19 May 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/first-3ds-max-hotfix-releasedThe first hotfix for 3ds Max 2012 and 3ds Max Design 2012 has now been released by Autodesk. It resolves a number of...Tue, 17 May 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/download-service-pack-1-for-v-ray-20-for-3ds-maxThe first Service Pack for V-Ray 2.0 for 3ds Max is now available for free download from Chaos Group’s website. The major addition is...Fri, 13 May 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/save-over-£250-when-you-upgrade-to-the-latest-autodesk-softwareAutodesk have rebranded the Legacy programme as the Get Current programme. If you’re familiar with Legacy, you’ll know it’s all...Wed, 11 May 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/how-maxon-bodypaint-3d-brought-yogi-bear-to-lifeRhythm and Hues Film Studio, who are behind the special effects of many of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters, have revealed how they used MAXON...Mon, 09 May 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/building-a-render-farm-a-practical-guideIn an industry where staying ahead of the competition is directly linked to turnaround times, render farms can be your saving grace. As an in-house 3D...Mon, 09 May 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/v-ray-20-for-maya-now-availableFollowing the usual Beta period of one month, Chaos Group has unleashed the full version of V-Ray 2.0 for Maya on to the market. The new version is...Mon, 09 May 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/zbrush-adds-interoperability-with-photoshop-extendedPixologic has updated its asset interchange system, GoZ, to provide support for Photoshop Extended. Users will now be able to...Mon, 09 May 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/microsoft-kinect-accidentally-revolutionises-motion-capture-marketMicrosoft's Kinect for the Xbox 360 revolutionised the gaming industry by making the gamer the controller. However, even Microsoft probably weren't aware that...Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/autodesk-me-2012-subscriptions-now-availableFollowing the launch of Autodesk's new 2012 M&E range last week, we can now announce that subscriptions are...Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/maxon-25-anniversary-saleMAXON is celebrating its 25th Anniversary by offering a huge 25% discount until 30th June! The 25% special...Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/free-update-for-cinema-4d-r12-and-bodypaint-3d-r12Maxon have released a free update for CINEMA 4D and BodyPaint 3D which will significantly increase your workflow with CAD data. This update...Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/v-ray-20-for-maya-beta-now-availableAfter the storming success of the international tour of V-Ray 2.0 for 3ds Max, many were disappointed that V-Ray 2.0 for Maya was only...Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/meet-the-3ds-maxdesign-dev-teamGot a burning question to ask the guys behind 3ds Max? The lead developers and product manager for Autodesk's media and entertainment software will be...Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/pipelinefx-create-new-board-of-advisersThe makers of of Qube! - the render farm management system - have announced they've taken on a team of...Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/viva-autodesk-2012-one-team-conferenceThe playground of high rollers and Tom Jones lovers, Vegas' bright lights are also where Autodesk recently chose to unveil their new 2012 M&E line. I popped over to...Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/new-autodesk-me-videosAutodesk's new 2012 M&E range is causing quite a stir right now. To get us all even more excited, they've released several...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/mudbox-2012-taster-video-clipsAs part of the new Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suites, Mudbox 2012 forms an integral part of Autodesk's industry-leading Media & Entertainment solution and we've...Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/autodesk-gets-a-2012-refitAnimators and game designers: it's time to upgrade your workflow. Autodesk have attempted to cram even more features and tools into their already...Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/new-clips-from-autodesk-of-3ds-maxAutodesk have released a couple of 'sneak peek' clips showing new 3ds Max features. The Project Excalibur initiative's aim to...Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/c4d-at-the-oscarsMaxon had more reason to celebrate than most at the movie industry's biggest event of the year last...Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/autodesk-acquire-blue-ridge-numericsSoftware giants Autodesk have bought up CFD experts Blue Ridge Numerics.Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/project-xbr-video-now-availableAutodesk's 'XBR' webinar recording, covering graphics, simulation initatives and UI changes, is now live.Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/illuminate-hollywood-3d-choose-qubeIlluminate Hollywood 3D has chosen chosen PipelineFX's Qube! to manage its stereo conversion render pipeline.Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/new-sony-vaios-made-for-3dFully customisable Vaio laptops from Sony are now available, designed specifically with 3D work in mind.Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/parallels-desktop-version-6-gets-a-test-driveParallels have sent forth a sixth version of their virtualisation software, Desktop, and it comes bearing over 80 improvements and new features. Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/upgrade-to-autodesk-2011-for-a-special-price2008 versions of 3ds Max and Maya get put out to stud, so upgrade to 2011 now for a special price.Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/v-ray-for-c4d-an-update-from-laublabAustrian render experts Laublab have welcomed in the new year with an update to their vray for CINEMA 4D rendering engine. Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/the-best-bits-of-qube-61We take a look under the hood of the latest version of PipelineFX’s Qube!Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/top-tips-from-specialist-3ds-max-blogAutodesk specialist gives 3ds Max fans a new online resource.Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/v-ray-20-is-here!After teasing us with betas, the full release of Chaos Group's V-Ray 2.0 for 3ds Max is finally here.Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/quadro-4000-for-mac-now-in-stock-at-jigsawSlow graphics processing getting you down? Take a look at NVIDIA's new Quadro 4000 for Mac.Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/updates-and-offers-for-artlantisAbvent have announced a few new patches, plug-ins and promotions for Artlantis 3.Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/brush-up-on-pixologic's-latest-releaseThe latest version of ZBrush - the digital sculpting tool used to model characters in everything from Pirates of the Caribbean to World of Warcraft - is out now. Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/new-maxon-cinema-4d-r12-versionVersion 12 of Maxon's Cinema 4D software is now out and, as you would expect, it's absolutely chock-full with new features to get the most out of your 3D projects.Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/nvidia-performance-drivers-for-autocad-and-3ds-maxIf you are lucky enough to own a NVIDIA Quadro graphics card and run either AutoCAD or 3ds Max, you may be interested to find there are performance drivers available, which greatly enhance the speed and quality of the viewport.Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/3ds-max-london-users-meetingWe've recently been to some of the 3ds Max London users meetings and picked up some great animation and modelling tips.Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/autodesk-3ds-max-max-design-hotfixesAutodesk have released the second hotfix for the 2011 versions of 3ds Max and 3ds Max Design.Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/brix-materialsMaterialwerk have recently released their new texture plug-in, BRIX, for 3ds Max and Maya. It offers a complete solution for producing high quality procedural materials such as bricks, tiles, cladding and flooring.Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/autodesk-maya-2011-hotfixesAs with any new software release, there are bound to be bugs and it seems the latest version of Maya is no exception.Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/m-e-suites-deployment-issueA quick tip for anyone working on the new M & E Suites, Entertainment Suite and Animation Academy.Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/autodesk-and-parallels-team-up-to-support-mac-virtualisationAutodesk have teamed up with Parallels to offer improved support for Mac virtualisation. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/aec-(uk)-bim-standard-now-availableThe AEC (UK) Standards Committee today announced the Phase 1 release of its new BIM Standard documents. The standard, targeted at companies migrating from CAD to BIM, provides a practical & pragmatic BIM standard for the Architectural, Engineering and Construction industry in the UK.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/autodesk-announce-support-for-windows-7Autodesk have announced support for Windows 7 in nine of their products, including AutoCAD 2010, AutoCAD LT 2010, AutoCAD Architecture 2010 and more.Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/chaos-group-release-v-ray-150-sp4Chaos Group have announced the release of the 4th service pack for their outstanding V-Ray 1.50 render plug-in for Autodesk 3ds Max.Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/chaos-group-release-v-ray-rt-sp1In October 2009, Chaos Group launched new service packs for V-Ray 1.50 and V-Ray RT, both of which are free upgrades available from the downloads section of the Chaos Group’s website.Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/chaos-group-release-v-ray-rtIn June 2009, Chaos Group officially announced the release of V-Ray RT, the realtime interactive renderer for Autodesk’s 3ds Max.Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/boxx-workstations-support-real-time-editing-from-matroxBOXX have officially added the Matrox Axio post-production platform to their line of media workstation accessories.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/e-on-release-vue-8-infinite-and-vue-8-xstreame-on software have announced the release of Vue 8 Infinite and Vue 8 xStream for creating, animating and rendering natural 3D environments.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/autodesk-sketchbook-mobileAutodesk have released a new version of Sketchbook Mobile - their popular painting and drawing application for use with the Apple iPhone and Apple iPod touch.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/autodesk-upgrade-offers-galore!It's that time of year again: Autodesk are offering incredible discounts to customers upgrading their 3D software.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/over-100-'qcas'-now-trained-up-on-render-management-with-qube!PipelineFX, makers of Qube!, the leading render farm management software, today announced that over 130 customers, reseller engineers and render pipeline consultants have been certified as a “QCA” (Qube! Certified Administrator).Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/pipelinefx-certifies-over-100-qcasPipelineFX, makers of Qube! today announced that over 130 customers, reseller engineers and render pipeline consultants have been certified as a “QCA” (Qube! Certified Administrator).Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/pipelinefx-to-exhibit-at-siggraph-2009PipelineFX, makers of Qube!™ software, will exhibit at SIGGRAPH 2009.Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/qube!-render-farm-managementJigsaw is now an authorised reseller for Qube! render farm management software.Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/try-extremez-ip-from-group-logic-for-free!Apple’s Xserve is a very popular choice of server for Mac workgroups. However, it is not always the preferred (or indeed right) choice for everyone. If you find yourself in this category, I recommend you take a look at ExtremeZ-IP from Group Logic. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/new-service-update-for-cinema-4d-r11-and-bodypaint-3d-r4-Today, MAXON Computer is making a third free service update available for CINEMA 4D. This update fixes many known issues in different areas of the application. It is recommended for all CINEMA 4D users - regardless of configuration - as well as for users of BodyPaint 3D R4.Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/jigsaw-appointed-as-maxon-authorised-reseller-Jigsaw is delighted to have been appointed as a MAXON Authorised Reseller to help better serve existing and new customers who use MAXON's CINEMA 4D and BodyPaint 3D software. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/jigsaw-systems-ltd-appointed-as-uk-value-added-reseller-for-boxx-technologiesBOXX Technologies' high performance workstations are now available from Jigsaw. BOXX Technologies solutions empower digital artists to create at the speed of thought. Since 1998, it has provided state-of-the-art workstations and render farms...Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/mudbox-free-with-maya-unlimited-2009To celebrate the launch of Autodesk's Mudbox, Jigsaw is giving a copy away with Maya Unlimited 2009 purchases.Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/vue-7-released-and-availableE-on software, maker of Vue, have today released and made available it's Vue 7 line of products.Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/autodesk-acquires-softimage!Autodesk announce that they have signed a definitive agreement to acquire all of the assets of Avid’s Softimage business unit for approximately $35 millionFri, 24 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/3ds-max-2009-creativity-extension-releasedAutodesk have now released the latest 3ds Max 2009 and 3ds Max Design 2009 extension package, called The Creativity Extension. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/toon-boom-studio-4-patch-available-for-full-apple-105-leopard-compatibilityToon Boom Stuido 4 patch now available for full Apple 10.5 Leopard compatibility.Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/unity-20-releasedToday enounces the long awaited release of Unity 2.0 for Games Development! Boasting over 50 new features and more program updates, Unity 2.0 is even more powerful than before.Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/unity-202-released-optimizations,-tweaks-and-resourcesJust counting in optimizations and bugfixes, Unity 2.0.2 is a huge release. But they’ve added a few features and improvements too, mainly focusing on improving on the new features that were introduced in Unity 2.0.Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/softimage-expands-education-range-with-graduate-programSoftimage, part of Avid Technology, has announced details of a newly expanded education programme. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/ratatouille-sweeps-up-9-awards-in-la-at-the-35th-annie-awardsThe Annie Awards, celebrating the best in animation, saw its 35th annual event take place on Friday February 8th at the University of Central LA’s Royce Hall. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/free-cg-magazine-from-cg-arenaThe latest edition of CGArenas 3D magazine is out and available for FREE download, all you need to do is to register (again free to do.)Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/autodesk-announces-2nd-version-of-3ds-max,-with-a-new-3ds-max-deisgn-2009At its annual World Press Days event, Autodesk announced two new versions of its Autodesk 3ds Max.Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/visual-effect-society’s-(ves)-award-winners-announced-Last night saw the sixth Visual Effects Society’s (VES) awards gala at the Kodak Theatre, Hollywood. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/nvidia-introduces-512mb-gpu-for-notebook-workstations-(220208)Today NVIDIA introduced a new Quadro FX 3600M graphics card for notebookworkstations, aimed squarely at bring high quality visualisations on the go. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/update-to-lightwave-sees-the-addition-of-hair,-fur,-real-world-lighting-and-improvements-in-global-illuminationNewTek, today announced LightWave v9.5, a major update to its award-winning 3D application, LightWave 3D. LightWave v9.5 new capabilities include a complete hair and fur solution, new lighting system and many improvements to animation, global illumination, rendering and workflow. The update will be available to registered owners of the LightWave v9 series at no charge. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/softimage-integrating-cryengine-2-support-(190208)Softimage have today announced that they are to integrate content pipeline support for CryEngine 2. Direct support will allow software developers to have greater control and options when it comes to creating 3D content to be used in next-gen games. Used to power first person shooter, Crysis, CryEngine 2 is Crytek’s new game engine. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/maya-2009-unlimited-gold-save-£1651-off-rrpWith the release of Maya unlimited 2009, Jigsaw is celebrating the 10th anniversary release by offering a massive £1651 off the RRP when purchased with gold support.Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/maya-and-motionbuilder-2009-now-shippingThe first customer ship date of Maya 2009 and MotionBuilder 2009 is upon us and can now be purchased direct from Jigsaw via our online store Jigsaw24.com.Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/maxon-cinema-4d-r11-in-stock!Maxon have unveiled their latest release R11, and Jigsaw is pleased to announce that it now has Cinema 4D R11, Core, Studio and XL in stock!Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/3ds-max-2009-creativity-extension-releasedAutodesk have now released the latest 3DS Max 2009 and Max Design 2009 Extension, called The Creativity Extension.Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/autodesk-maya-2009-announcedAutodesk have unveiled a their latest addition to their 2009 product range at Siggraph, including, MotionBuilder 2009, Maya 2009 and Mudbox 2009Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/maxon-announces-cinema-4d-r11Maxon have announced their latest release, R11. With render time halved and new global illumination it looks like feature packed offering.Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/jigsaw-autodesk-architectural-authorisedJigsaw announces its Autodesk AEC-A authorisation, now able to offer AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture and Revit Architecture.Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/autodesk-3ds-max-2009-service-pack-1-released-for-downloadAutodesk announce and release service pack 1 for 3ds Max 2009 as well as an update for Backburner 2008 users on an IPv6 network.Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/jigsaw,-exclusive-uk-reseller-of-uk-designer-trees-and-plantsJigsaw is pleased to announce it has become the exclusive UK reseller for Enviro Graphic's royalty free UK designer trees and plants, for Photshop, Sketchup, ArchiCAD and Cheif Architect.Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/new-hp-blade-perfect-for-rendering-with-upto-1024-xeon-processor-cores-in-a-single-42u-rackHP announces the HP's BL2x220c G5 Server Blade with up to 024 Xeon processor cores in a single 42u rack. These pack a serious punch when it comes to rendering.Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/take-a-behind-scenes-look-at-'kung-fu-panda'-Take A Behind Scenes Look At 'Kung Fu Panda' Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/maya-unlimited-price-dropMaya Unlimited 2008 becomes even more affordable and available from £3399.Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/autodesk-releases-two-versions-of-3ds-max-2009Autodesk have today announced and released two versions of its industry leading 3ds Max software, with tailored versions for architects, designers and visualisation experts. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/space-navigator-for-notebooks-released3D Connexions have added another 3d mouse to its arsenal, with the addition of the Space Navigator for notebooks, a pocket sized version of its bigger brother!Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/free-3d-and-2d-plants-for-downloadOzbreed.com have made a collection of 3D and 2D plants available for FREE download, great for landscape architects, architects, and viz artists.Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/save-upto-£1000-on-maya-unlimited-(200208)Encouraging customers to take full advantage of Maya Unlimited’s features including, nCloth, fur, hair and fluid effects, Jigsaw has discounted Maya Unlimited NLM by £1000 and Maya Unlimited SLM by £900. Allowing you to take your 3D animations to the next level, at a new affordable price point. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/the-golden-compass,-ratatouille-and-peter-and-the-wolf-win-at-the-oscars-(250208)After the resolution of the Hollywood writers strike, Sunday Night (24/02/08) saw the 2008 Academy Awards ceremony take place at the Kodak Theatre, Hollywood.Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/maxon-cinema-4d-motion-graphics-special-cinema-4d-plus-mograph-module-save-£129-(200208)Maxon are offering Jigsaw customers the chance to buy a Cinema 4d 10.5 plus the Mograph Module for a special Promo Bundle Price £549, Saving £129. Sun, 24 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/free-3ds-max-subscription-offer-(200208)Jigsaw are pleased to announce free subscription to all customers purchasing new seats of 3ds Max 2008 SLM or NLM, saving £279. Free subscription will mean that customers will automatically receive a FREE upgrade to 3ds Max 2009, from Autodesk, when released in Spring 2008.Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/jigsaw-acquires-re-seller-rights-to-virtual-vertex’s-muster-renderfarm-management-software-(180208)Today Jigsaw has successfully acquired the rights to become one of only two Virtual Vertex Muster resellers in the UK. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/autodesk-3d-studio-max-2008-released!As of today, Autodesk are shipping out the very exciting 3D Studio Max 2008.Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/autodesk-announce-huge-price-increases-for-autocad-ltAutodesk have announced huge price rises for AutoCAD LT, planned to take place from the 1st March 2008. To help protect our customers from these, Jigsaw has placed a large stock so we can try to keep our prices down for as long as possible.Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/autodesk-maya-2008-released!Today, the first copies of the award-winning Autodesk Maya 2008 have been shipped out to customers that have pre-ordered.Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/beat-autocad-lt-price-rises-with-free-subscription!To help our customers beat Autodesks planned price increases for AutoCAD LT, Jigsaw has launched a FREE subscription offer.Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/nvidia-to-aquire-ageiaGraphics giant Nvidia are to Aquire Ageia Technologies, the company behind PhysX software.Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/jigsaw-invited-to-rare-studios-Big news for the 3D and Education teams here - some of us have been invited to take a trip down to the games development studio RARE, based in Nottingham.Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/nvidia-acquires-mental-images,-creators-of-mental-rayNVIDIAs latest acquisition, Mental Ray, is the rendering engine shipped with a large proportion of the worlds leading DCC and CAD/CAM packages.Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/nvidia-tesla-graphics-processor-unit-Revolutionary NVIDIA Tesla High Performance Computing (HPC) solutions arm scientists, engineers and other technical professionals with the power to solve previously unsolvable problems.Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/perfhud-52-released!NVIDIA have released a new version of PerfHUD (version 5.2). PerfHUD is an advanced 3D analysis tool that overlays your 3D application an perform numerous calculations and reports of your game or application.Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/real-flow-earns-next-limit-technologies-a-technical-achievement-awardThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have awarded a Technical Achievement Award to Next Limit Technologies for Real Flow, the water and liquid simulator.Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/softimage-alienbrain-81-30-seat60-day-trialSoftimage, developers of products such as XSI and FaceRobot, have announced a 30-seat/60-day trial for its Alienbrain 8.1 asset management software.Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/80th-oscar-nominations-announcedNominations for the best films of 2007 have today been announced by the Academy Awards.Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/autodesk-maya-2008-extension-1-maya-muscle-releasedMaya subscription customers, both complete and unlimited, are now able to download the latest extension to their Maya 2008 software.Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/autodesk’s-3d-max-and-maya-wins-national-television-academy-awards-Autodesks 3d Max and Maya win National Television Academy Awards in Las Vegas.Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/jigsaw-able-to-offer-autodesk-accredited-trainingJigsaw are now able to offer Autodesk Accredited Training on 3D Products.Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/jigsaw-increases-maxon-stock-levelsIncreases in Stock and next day delivery on a broader range of Maxon Cinema 4D products.Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/jigsaw-increases-stock-levels-for-autodesk’s-3ds-max-and-mayaNext day Delivery on certain 3ds Max and Maya products from Autodesk.Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/jigsaw-obtains-motionbuilder-accreditation-from-autodeskJigsaw is proud to obtain accreditation to sell Autodesk’s industry leading character animation software, MotionBuilder.Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/jigsaw-team-up-with-bunkspeed-to-offer-hypershot-for-real-time-photographic-rendersJigsaw Team up with Bunkspeed to offer Hypershot for Photographic Renders.Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/maxon's-bodypaint-3d-used-in-the-golden-compassMaxons Bodypaint used for the armoured polar bears in The Golden Compass.Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/nvidia-quadro-fx-5600-and-fx-4600-sdiNvidia has launched its latest ultra high end graphics solutions in the form of two new cards, the Nvidia Quadro FX 5600 SDI and FX 4600 SDI.Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/new-quadro-fx-3700-graphics-board-from-nvidiaNvidia has released its latest edition to the Quadro range of graphics cards with the FX 3700.Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/2007-visual-effects-oscars-the-shortlistThe seven films that have made the short list for the 2007 Visual Effects Oscars have been announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.jigsawcad.com/news/autodesk-combustion-2008-releasedAutodesk have today released its latest version of its compositor, Combustion 2008.Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:00:00 +0000