Eid Adha Mubarak!

Sheepy and atOne Team wishe you Eid Mubarak , and all the best to you and your loved ones !

No Sheep were hurt during the drawing of this card, Sheepy is 100% ArchiCAD and Artlantis Product, any resemblance to actual sheep is coincidental .

More Seminars? Thanx, but no thanx!

Well, Its lovely to meet people and keep on ArchiCADing ®, I mean really I always find it a pleasure to discuss the needs. but that is one thing.

REPEATING THE EXACT SAME SLIDES WITH DIFFERENT AUDIENCE IS ANOTHER THING !

Its always the same with releasing a new version , however to be honest ?all in all I love it ! Thank you all for attending , and not making my life harder with hard questions :P , or not !

and for the ones didn't attend, you don't know what you missed ! WE GAVE AWAY FREE FERRARIS AND LAMBORGHINIS !!Can you believe it ? me neither.

 

Here are some pics from the road show.

Doha:

Kuwait :

atOne  team in a break before the seminar thinking how can they survive :P

Dubai :

Bahrain:

Seminar here ..Seminar there ...There is a seminar everywhere !

Well... This is kind of busy couple of weeks, Running ArchiCAD 13 Launching Seminars ! 

Here is the schedule :

Bahrain:

Date : Tuesday 27th October 2009 (10:00 AM -1:00 PM)

Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel

UAE:

Date : Wednesday 4th November 2009 (10:00 AM -1:00 PM)

Venue: Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Hotel

Qatar:

Date : Monday 9th November 2009(10:00AM - 1:00 PM)

Venue: Doha Marriott Hotel

Kuwait:

Date : Monday 16th November 2009(10:00AM - 1:00 PM)

Venue: Sheraton Kuwait Hotel

Agenda:

 

Interested ? email us at : atone@almoayed.com

Artlantis 3

Ok..so Artlantis 3 is out, the problem is that I really LOVE Artlantis, and that I am really busy these days working on different things, Because of that I didn't have much time to play with Artlantis 3.

However I managed to find some minutes to play around with it ,.. hmm.. now lets start with what is new (to view the official news click here) but here there is more of my - notes so far- still I have to work  with the software a lot actually as I didn't even cover more than one or two points of the new features :

- A new Rendering Engine... hmmm.. good news , better quality with detailed models, more controlling options when it comes to final renderings, which is REALLY COOL, you can control different settings for surfaces (i.e : surfaces with direct sun, and indirect sun) you can control "Color Bleeding" quite dramatic huh? its actually the feature where you have reflected colors with radiosity ( like that green light emission that happens on walls next to grass) you can control that now ! and I love that ! the price that comes with that? is a slower rendering time compared to Artlantis 2. but still .. quite fast.

- Layers : that helps, now you can hide specific elements (layers) in some views ! whoohooo ! no more trees jumping in your face because you need to place it for another scene .(actually there is more about layers that you can even import specific layers from ArchiCAD !)

- Transparency option for BB and Trees ! nice feature , more of "now you see me .. now you don't"

- cloud and water animation  .. you thing it is nice to watch a cloud passing by while a tsunami is coming your way ? well.. good because now you can do it in Artlantis 3 !

I still have to play with lights .. looks interesting !

any how here are some renderings with different settings :

Financial Crisis? pfffffft...not in my house !

Ok... So no you know that ArchiCAD 13 is here ! and we were all suffering of the what so called Financial crisis, common ...don't keep it inside... yeah yeah .. cry ... yeah ..just take it all out .. that is healthy :P 

Anyhow .. with ArchiCAD 13 we are launching special offers that are valid till the end of 2009.. so wether you are a user that was looking to buy an add-on , or a you are considering buying a new package.. it is the best time .

New ArchiCADers :

- Offer 1 : Visualization Package ! 

- Are you into modeling ? and love to get a fancy renderings in no time? and want to share your model with your clients so easily where they can just walk around and explore it in a video-game type of exploration ?..well then what you need is ArchiCAD 13 to model, Artlantis Studio to get your fancy renderings and animations in no time, and Virtual Building explorer to share the model with your clients in a 3D environment (yeah ! you can wear those red-blue glasses too !) 

BUY ArchiCAD 13 + 24 Months Service Contract + Artlantis Studio for a special price and GET VBE for FREE  

- Offer 2 : FREE Add-on of your selection ! 

Buy ArchiCAD 13 + 24 Months Service Contract for a special price and pick one add-on of your selection for FREE ! ( VBE or Ecodesigner or MEP Modeler or Artlantis Render)

Old ArchiCADers !:

- Offer 1 : Are you on a valid contract ? Great ! ( I mean .. really !) ..why not boost your package? buy MEP Modeler + VBE for a special 20% off Discount and GET EcoDesigner for FREE

-Offer 2 : you are not on a valid service contract? hmmm.. you just missed the opportunity above ! so sad ..eh? ..well ..not really .. what about : buy a 24 Months Service Contract and GET 50% off on one of the add-ons ( VBE or EcoDesigner  or MEP modeler)

for more information please don't hesitate to contact us atone@almoayed.com

ArchiCAD 13 ... yes ..it is true !

Well... ArchiCAD 13 is just round the corner.. and Graphisoft decided that it is time to share the hot news with the world (woohoo!)..so lets keep it short .. and remember if you want the full official details click here, now what are the new toys?

ArchiCAD 13 Overview

In ArchiCAD 13, the major 2 points that you should consider are : Next-Gen Teamwork and Productivity Improvements  (English please ?!) ... ok ..

ArchiCAD 13 introduces the GRAPHISOFT BIM Server – a first of its kind solution for model based team collaboration. Industry-first Delta Server™ technology reduces network traffic to a minimum for instant and reliable data-exchange both within the office and over the Internet.

ArchiCAD 13’s significant productivity improvements provide users with best-in-class model based design and documentation workflow. With its 64-bit support on the PC platform combined with Multiprocessor support, ArchiCAD 13 becomes the most powerful BIM solution for architects.

More? fine...

ArchiCAD 13 Revolutionizes BIM Collaboration (It really does !)

Do you remember the issues you used to face sharing one file and working as a team ? well.. you should start erasing that from your memory ! say good bye to all of those issues with ArchiCAD 13 Next-Gen Teamwork !(watch it in action! click here)  now we are talking about :

Speed

In ArchiCAD 13's collaborative environment, long waiting times for server synchronization are a thing of the 

past. The leading-edge Delta Server

 technology dramatically decreases network traffic. 

The same technology makes BIM projects accessible

 through standard Internet connections from virtually anywhere in the

 world.

Play movie

Data Safety

well you know the common rule... one computer is dead while you are working on a project as a team member = you are doomed? Data corruption due to network or hardware failure is a major concern for CAD/BIM Managers: a single faulty computer literally can ruin the work done by the whole office. But the BIM Server's robust system architecture ensures the integrity of the BIM project at all times. Any data errors from malfunctioning components are blocked, preserving the project's integrity on the network.

Play movie

Workflow

ArchiCAD 13's new Teamwork, with on-demand element access and server-level conflict management, combines the flexibility of 2D workflows with the coordination power of the model-based world. Companies can utilize their workforce much more efficiently with a dynamic and centrally controllable design workflow.

Play movie

Watch Teamwork in Action 

for more details visit the official web page.. click here

ArchiCAD 13 Productivity Improvements (now we are talking business!)

as usual ArchiCAD is just getting better ! new features to Improve your every day tasks ! we will make it short this time .. jut movies .. click on the feature to watch a movie about it

Oriented Views

Annotated Schedule Drawings

Improved Object Handling

Intelligent “Soft” Insulation

DWG Enhancements

Data Exchange with Engineers

Improvements for Slabs/Roofs

Improved Curtain Wall Editing

64-bit Support for Windows

AC 13 ... next version

drum roll ... drrrrrrrrrrrrr...drrrrrrrr.... AC13 is ... drrrrrr.....drrrrrrrrr .... HERE ! ..  or not :|

As you know we are close to AC13 .. you can check archicad-talk and have a laugh with the guys ..some of them are watching a live webcam from Budapest .. waiting for the sun rise, because they are expecting an announcement from Graphisoft about AC13, but ArchCAD talker "rwallis" didn't have that trust in Graphisoft..so he thought of different scenarios 

"What about midday Hungarian time? 

What about mid afternoon Hungarian time? 
What about an evening launch at a top secret launch party that we don't know about 
What about German time as the parent company is German(?) or is its HQ is the US... 
What state in the US is nemetschek? 

I'm still trying for 13 guesses..."

Well .. you Know I would have told you all what I know about AC13, but I won't because of two main things ...

1st. I just like the Idea that I know something that most of you don't know..Muhaahahahaha 

2nd.I was just looking at google analytics to see who is visiting this blog..and I found out that  Actually Graphisoft guys are checking this blog from time to time .. ( Hey guys .. nice meeting you :D )

And as I don't want to see them here with there guns ... so I will just keep my mouth shut .. and just wait for the official announcement :D

Ramadan Kareem !

Here it is again .. Ramadan ! ( I've started to notice in the last few years..that Ramadan comes every single year ..never even skipped one !..what a hard working month !).

Any how..what happens in Ramadan is that I get more free time.. to try different things, lately I was playing around with a free Augmented Reality plugin ( remember the zombie game?).

so here are my few tries ! 

Ramadan Kareem... and Best Wishes !

Sketchup - ArchiCAD

A very nice and helpful 38 minutes video about the connection between sketchup and ArchiCAD, what you should and shouldn't do... enjoy

Do they need a better stair maker ?

ArchiCADers where asking for a better stair maker for years, and in AC12 there were few adjustments, but still they are asking for more ( Hey ... can't you just get enough !? ) , however it looks that someone still needs a better tool . or people should reconsider their priorities.

Non Sequitur - by Wiley Miller

Say what ?

Hmm...interesting for sure... 2D Caders? easy.. just shoot them ! then find out what software they are using.

ArchiCAD-Artlantis projects

Well...I spend a lot of time surfing youtube (I hope my boss won't read this), but I always do that looking for work related stuff...(Ahem..!)-(I hope boss reads this now)

So here is some of the interesting stuff I've found, mostly ArchiCAD and Artlantis 

Here we go :

Title:Architectural animation - archicad 12 with artlantis 

Title: Achicad/Artlantis: New Walk Art Gallery Project -

Title: ArchiCAD Artlantis animation video

Title:TwinZ - Artlantis 2.0 

Title: ANIMACION 3D UTILIZANDO ARCHICAD 12 Y ARTLANTIS STUDIO (video de prueba, no es el definitivo) 

Title: Artlantis Animation Imativa Sample 002

Title: Artlantis Animation Imativa Sample 001

Title: Oratório - Artlantis

Title: Instituto Donato - Artlantis Animation -

Title: Abvent Artlantis slide show (graphisoft.su) 

atOne Club Reward System

atOne club Reward system, is the latest addition to our community in the middle east, to all ArchiCAD users and fans, it is time to get rewarded !

Registering is Free, all what you have to do is just hit the "join the club" button on the right side of the screen and fill in your information ! 

And here are the details, should you need any further clarifications please contact : atoneclub@almoayed.com

Groups:

I.  License Holders

A. Individuals

B. Corporate

II.  Friends

A. Individuals

Earning Points:

Invite new users to ArchiCAD events: (1 point)

All atOne Club members will receive a reminder and invitation when an atOne event is taking place in your City or Country.

Terms:

- Email complete contact information to atoneclub@almoayed.com 

Full Name, Title, Company 

Email, Telephone

- atOne must confirm that provided contact information is not previously registered

Purchasing 1 Year Service Contract : (2 Points)

OPTIONAL Service Contracts are always quoted with any ArchiCAD new license or ArchiCAD upgrade quotation request.  The benefits of the Service Contract far outweigh it’s monetary value, and now atOne Club members will earn Club points too!

Terms:

Pay Service Contract fee in full 

Purchasing 2 Year Service Contract : (4 Points)

atOne now offers a 2 Year Service Contract with all the same benefits, at a discounted rate.

Terms:

Pay Service Contract fee in full

Refer ArchiCAD and atOne Software to potential new users: (5 points)

What better way to make your day than to educate someone about the world of ArchiCAD.  We are so grateful to have such enthusiastic Club Members.  We want you to know that it means a lot to our team when you recommend someone give us a call and learn about ArchiCAD.

Terms:

- Pass our contact information on to someone who could benefit from using ArchiCAD

- Be sure they mention your registered atOne Club Membership name when they call to schedule an appointment.

 

Participate in Design (atOne newsletter) (7 points)

The creation of the atOne Software Newsletter Design in January of 2008, was a welcome source of information for the Middle East ArchiCAD community.  We find the “Regional Project Focus,” featuring one project completed by ArchiCAD License holders in every issue of Design, to be continuously popular and appreciated by Design readers.  So join the competition and feel rewarded when you see your work circulated among your peers throughout the region! 

Terms:

- atOne Club Members may submit maximum one project per quarter (per Design issue)

- Submitted projects must be fully Modeled or Designed & Documented using ArchiCAD)

- The below information must be complete and submitted via email to atoneclub@almoayed.com, any missing information by the deadline will void the submission 

- At least 3 rendered images (.jpeg format, rendering package is irrelevant)

- Documentation (.pdf share your choice of any of the following: plans, elevations, sections ,details or any other 2D documentation)

- 5 sentence explanation regarding ArchiCAD use on the project

Share a Case Study  (50 points)

The ultimate contribution to your ArchiCAD community, and to the Global ArchiCAD community, Graphisoft publishes case studies from across the globe!

Terms:

- atOne Club Members may submit maximum one Case Study per calendar year

- Submitted projects must be fully Modeled, Designed, Documented using ArchiCAD. it is allowed to use other programs for final rendering.

- The below information must be complete and submitted via email to atoneclub@almoayed.com, any missing information by the deadline will void the submission

- Completed description of essential elements of any project and project workflow

- Explanation of ArchiCAD’s contribution and role to the project 

- If applicable, description of the team’s transition to ArchiCAD if the submitted project represents one of the team’s first time to complete a project using ArchiCAD

atOne will assist in the creation and finalization of any qualified case study.  Upon Case Study completion and approval, atOne software reserves the right to distribute and publish all information and images within the Case Study. 

Redeeming Points:

Gifts:

Qty 10 Graphisoft Pens  (2 Points)

Qty 1 Graphisoft Shirt  (3 Points)

Qty 1 atOne Mugs (3 Points)

Qty 1 atOne Mouse Pad (3 points)

Qty 1 Graphisoft Calender (4 Points)

Discounts:

* Points can be redeemed towards your next new or upgrade License purchase

 25 Points = 100 USD 

 50 Points = 250 USD

Terms & Conditions:

All existing ArchiCAD License holders are automatically registered and hold atOne Club membership from the date of its inception, 1st July 2009.

Upon completion of any one of the Club Point earning activities, the atOne Club member will receive an email, to the appropriate registered email address, confirming quantity and date of credited Club Points.

atOne Club Points are valid for 18 months from date of credit.

All atOne Club members will receive a quarterly account statement outlining previous Club Point balance carried forward, Club Point expiry and new Club Points credited during the relative 3 month time period.

Redemption of atOne Club points may only occur via written request from the appropriate registered member email address to atoneclub@almoayed.com.

Hot Summer - Cool Offers

Hot Summer..Cool Offers

We are running a list of offers... to cool down the hot summer!

speaking of summer... last week I was traveling to Kuwait ... we landed about 11:00 PM, and the captain announced that its 41 degrees ! how cute is that ... 41 degrees at 11:00 PM ... can't wait to boil my brain up in the morning !

now back to business,watch me trying to take your money 

GET THE ARTLANTIS ATTITUDE

Valid until August 30-2009

Artlantis-attitude Buy a new Artlantis Studio 2 license, single or key-server. and get Dwight Atkinson's great book " The Artlantis Attitude " Free of Charge !

About the book and the author:

Dwight Atkinson says: "The Artlantis Attitude screen companion projects the user into the Artlantis performance stratosphere by dissecting projects ranging from modest interiors to office towers. This is a guide to artistic and productive success."

Dwight Atkinson has been using Artlantis since 1997. An architect and public artist, he excels in computer illustration because his work is on the cutting edge of design. He keeps trying to make Artlantis do better things.

Review some examples from the book! Download the promotional material here!

EcoDesigner Intro

Valid until August 31st-2009

Sustainability is all about choices, and 80 percent of design choices on energy efficiency

are made early in the design process. EcoDesigner™ helps architects optimize the design

by understanding the energy performance implications of design alternatives. EcoDesigner

brings sustainability to the core of Virtual Building / Building Information Modeling.

Take informed decisions with one click !

Now architects can evaluate Building energy performance within ArchiCAD, get data about monthly energy balances,carbon foot print, and compare energy consumption with one click! and reflect that on your design decisions.

Read more..download EcoDesigner brochure

And this summer we are offering EcoDesigner to our existing users :

- EcoDesigner for Clients on valid Service Contract :

  300 USD

- EcoDesigner for Clients without Service Contract :

  500 USD

And offering the new "Green" Value Pack 

ArchiCAD 12 single license + 1 year Service Contract +   EcoDesigner 

5500 USD