Last week, we have released Nova Studio 2010 6.0.0.25. Here is a little recap of what's the hell behind this new version :-):

Update 6
Build 6.0.0.25
Functionalities:

• Compatibility with Autodesk Revit 2011: the Nova Studio add-in is now registered on Autodesk Revit 2011 (please note that only the white render is currently available).
• Improvements of files import: a wizard is now available for files import where it is possible to select hand, up axis and parity source configuration.
• Creation of import rules: is now possible to create and run additional steps during import to customize it.
• Entities browser and properties window in EXE: you can now select entities browser and properties window when you publish a scene to an EXE file.

Corrections:

• Update for the problem of navigation in a multi-display two cameras configuration
• Update for the problem of keyboard selection in save dialog window
• Update for the problem of mouse navigation in object view

From my point of view (since I work on this subject), most of the work in the last months has consisted to find many workarounds to integrate the last stable FBX SDK version to deal with materials in Revit 2011. But the work is not finished on this subject due to many technical problems. Stay tuned, other versions will follow to integrate colorized and textured export from Revit 2011!

It's my pleasure to announce the birth of our last web site, the little wiki.

As you can see it, we decided to bring our new documentation on Nova by Vertice products as a live wiki for many reasons such as:

• Better accessibility,
• Better updates,
• Wide range of writers through Nova Community.

Indeed, you will have the possibility to participate in our wiki. If you are interested, juste create an account here. Of course, there will be a validation workflow before publishing any comments or updates. But if you are interested, just create an account on the wiki or drop me a comment on this post if you have any question.

We still have a lot of work to provide both on the documentation and community aspects, but I assure you that you will not be disappointed in the coming months. We are going to give the place it deserves in the community that exists in Nova worldwide. When I created this blog and I introduced myself, I told you that I've always been very involved on the community aspects of Microsoft development technologies. I strongly believe the community aspects in the software world and I will put all my energy to develop the brand Vertice.

So, since 2010 Range is RTM, it's time for Vertice to develop Community aspects. This wiki will be the first building block of what we will make thereafter.

Stay tuned!

You should know that Nova 2010 range will be launched at the beginning of the second 2010 quarter. This version will be the largest in terms of new features we've ever made! Here are the first four unveiled:

• DirectX 10 and shader 4.0 support
• New engine for real-time shadows
• Nova Web Player view: support IE, Firefox, Opera, Safari and Chrome
• New formats for importing files from 3D software (.fbx, .dxf, .x, .obj, .3ds, .dae)

More news soon!

Vertice announces that it will demonstrate its real time 3D solutions at Autodesk University 2009, the international event gathering the Autodesk ecosystem, event which will happen in Las Vegas – United States of America.

Vertice, represented by Sebastien Callens, Sales & Marketing Manager, will be present at Autodesk University 2009 from December & to 3 2009. This event, with multi-level classes and hands-on labs organized in 18 discipline-specific tracks, covers the uses and benefits of Autodesk and Autodesk partners Solutions in a professional environment.

The NOVA for 3ds Max, NOVA for Revit and Nova Server solutions will be demonstrated to the attendees on the Vertice booth (T10). This is an opportunity for Vertice to discuss with the Autodesk solutions users and to present its real time 3D solutions and their different professionnal uses.

Exhibit hours are:
Tuesday, December 1, 7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. (International Community Reception)
Wednesday, December 2, 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. (AUGI Beer Bust)
Thursday, December 3, 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

See you there!

Thanks to Autodesk with who we share resellers and has accepted to host demonstrations of Nova for Revit and Nova for 3ds Max, Nova has been widely demonstrated at Batimat 2009.

The start of the show left a pessimistic feeling to the companies who were exhibiting but starting from Wednesday, the crowd appeared and it was difficult to manage the huge flow of people who wanted to have some demos. So, after a slow start, batimat 2009 has proved its huge success as usual.

What you need to know is that Nova for Revit was born in the Vertice team mind at Batimat 2007 as we had many requests from the Revit users. So, the product they expected, born last year, was available for demonstrations and really impressed them by its simplicity of use (a few minutes to export and to set-up a real time interactive scene, through a user-friendly wizard).

We would like to thank Autodesk and all our resellers for their efforts to demonstrate Nova. We would also like to thanks you all, enthusiasts, users and future users, for your visits on the booth.

See you there in 2 years and since then, do not hesitate to look at our website for more information and to contacts us if necessary.

Sebastien


Picture courtesy of Batimat/Stephane Laure

Currently, we are actively preparing for this event (Batimat 2009: from November 2 to 7). So, we will welcome you on the Autodesk stand to demonstrate Nova for Revit 2010 and all the product range.

In addition, we have a surprise: if you sign an agreement to purchase a Nova For Revit license at Batimat and that you confirm in the month that follows, a discount will be applied automatically! To discover this offer, just come and talk with us on the stand.

•  Nova Server 2009 
• Nova Reader 2009 SR1
• Nova 2009 for 3ds Max SR1
• Nova 2009 for Revit SR1
• Nova 2009 Standalone SR1

It's time for you to try it! Feel free to participate on our forum!

Enjoy!

Customers asked us, we dit it and it will be included it in the next SR1 (soon available).

Enjoy!