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ArchitecTools: Tools and Technologies for CGI

The evolution of technology has made 3D modeling and rendering tools more accessible, therefore enhancing workflows and improving visualization quality. Our portal carefully explores the best solutions for creating realistic renderings, managing materials and lighting, and using post-production techniques to achieve professional results.
Furthermore, stay updated on the latest innovations in the industry, from new architectural visualization techniques to the most advanced tools for digital design. Discover articles, guides, and in-depth insights to improve your workflow and stay competitive in the world of 3D architecture.

The interface of Marvelous Designer is designed to facilitate the creation of realistic 3D clothing. It includes panels for fabric modeling, a real-time preview window with physics simulation, digital sewing tools, and options to adjust properties such as texture, weight, and elasticity of materials.

Marvelous Designer 13: Digital Garments with Runway Realism

Marvelous Designer 13 introduces powerful tools for designing and simulating digital clothing, with updates that enhance workflow, realism, and performance. Ideal for virtual fashion, animation, and game development, it builds on previous versions with smarter simulation and improved UI.
Miniature diorama created using spatial 3D modeling workflows

Immersive 3D Modeling with Gravity Sketch

Gravity Sketch is a modern 3D modeling software, developed since 2014 for an immersive and intuitive design workflow. This powerful tool enables users to create three-dimensional models directly in virtual reality (VR) or on a desktop, thereby overcoming the limitations of traditional CAD tools.
CATIA 3D design innovation

CATIA: Driving Innovation in 3D Design

Have a look at the evolution and current capabilities of CATIA, one of the most longeve CAD solutions developed by Dassault Systèmes. From its origins in the aerospace industry to its integration with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, CATIA has become a key tool for 3D design, engineering, and innovation across multiple sectors.
RealityScan 1.6 update

RealityScan 1.6 Update

The RealityScan 1.6 update introduces advanced features to enhance 3D scanning using your smartphone. This update offers two new scanning modes: the classic Augmented Reality mode and the new Camera Control mode, providing more flexibility and precision. Additional improvements include a Processing Options Panel for mesh resolution and texture quality adjustments, making it easier to achieve high-quality 3D models. Ideal for professionals and hobbyists, RealityScan 1.6 optimizes the process of creating detailed 3D models on the go, with improved real-time interaction and manual controls.
Adobe Substance 3D Painter Update 10.1

Substance 3D Painter 10.1 Update

Version 10.1 of Substance 3D Painter, released near the end of 2024, is a major update that brings several improvements designed to make the texturing experience smoother and more powerful. With new features, enhanced support for the USD format, and significant performance upgrades, this version aims to meet the needs of 3D artists, game designers, and VFX professionals. Notably, the addition of new filter options and an update to core dependencies ensure a greater flexibility and speed during the creative workflow.
Twinmotion 2025.1 Preview 2

Twinmotion 2025.1 Preview 2 update

Twinmotion 2025.1 Preview 2 brings enhanced rendering tools, refining real-time visualization with optimized Lumen and Path Tracing systems. Developed by Epic Games, this latest update improves lighting, reflections, and overall performance, making Twinmotion even more powerful for architecture, urban design, and automotive rendering.
Autodesk MAX Importer for Blender

3dsMax Importer Extension For Blender

Blender users can now seamlessly import .max files thanks to the Autodesk MAX Importer plugin. This tool eliminates the need for external conversions, preserving geometry, materials, and textures while streamlining workflows for 3D artists, designers, and game developers. Discover how this importer enhances interoperability between Blender and 3ds Max.
UNIGINE 2.19.1 software update

UNIGINE SDK 2.19.1 Update

UNIGINE SDK 2.19.1 update introduces significant features and improvements for developers. This new update mark an important step for real time, simulation, virtual reality, industrial visualization and immersive training with a multithreaded DX12 render that uses at its full potential the CPU, significantly increasing FPS and improving the performance of all the supported platforms.
Geo Week 2022

Geo Week 2022: what to expect?

Geo Week 2022 is at the intersection of geospatial and the built world, bringing together AEC Next, SPAR 3D, and the International Lidar Mapping Forum.
Geo Week Advisory Board

Advisory Board Geo Week Announced

Organizers of Geo Week, the single powerhouse event that brings together AEC Next Technology Expo & Conference, International Lidar Mapping Forum, and SPAR 3D Expo & Conference, have announced an impressive list of influential leaders within the geospatial and built world industries who will be participating on the 2022 event’s Advisory Board.

CGI summer 2020

Are you ready to re-start after the lockdowns? Let's create a perfect summer with V-Ray 5, Maxwell Render 5.1, Marvelous Designer 9.5, new procedural Ivy Generator for 3ds Max and other software and plugins for CGI and arch-viz that we have collected in our digest of the recent releases.

Best CGI software and tools for 2020

All recent updates for the professional software and tools you need for modeling, texturing, image-based lighting and rendering of your architectural visualization projects.