Overview To keep your Mac running at its best, a restart often helps to set things straight. If your Mac is managed by an IT admin, e.g. via jamf, Mosyle or our own RADAR service, it is crucial to restart your Mac before you leave for the day, so the management system can do its … Read more
Overview The increasing complexity of modern construction projects has identified the growing need for enhanced collaboration and interoperability within the (BIM) framework. Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) play a pivotal role by establishing a standardised data exchange format, facilitating interoperability among diverse BIM software applications such as Revit and Sketchup. To meet this expectation for effective … Read more
In recent years, the field of architecture has seen the notable integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the form of visualisers. These tools leverage advanced algorithms and data analytics to streamline the early stages of design, offer rapid prototyping and iterative exploration of various concepts. With the global market’s shifting focus towards effective AI applications, … Read more
[04/05/2022 > updated with latest prices in AUD] As Apple’s lineup recently has changed significantly we thought we check, how the new ‘Macs’ compare to PC hardware… [asideguide type=”note”]As Apple Silicon is highly optimised, RAM capacity is not easily comparable, i.e. 32GB of RAM with a M1 type processor should provide better overall performance as the … Read more
[04/05/2022 > updated with reference to PC comparison] As Apple has discontinued the 27-inch iMac, the base cost of a capable BIM workstation has increased significantly. Surprisingly, Apple’s new hardware compares rather favourably to comparable PC hardware.
1. Fully quit all Archicad sessions and app 2. Open Codemeter app at /Applications/CodeMeter.app 3. Go to Webadmin 4. Go to Configuration 5. Click “add new Server” 6. Insert bimcloud url given by IT admin 7. Click “Apply” Before re-opening Archicad, ensure that network connection is established (e.g. you can connect to the file server)
What is OpenVPN? OpenVPN is an alternative VPN solution. You connect to your office VPN via an app instead of from the macOS drop-down menu. How to set yourself up (on macOS) 1. Ensure any existing vpn is disconnected. 2. Check if OpenVPN Connect app is available: /Applications/OpenVPN Connect/OpenVPN Connect.app. If not, request it from … Read more
Problem: “missing image file” when opening a Twinmotion project file on another computer; Solution: Use “Resource collector” feature on the computer before saving your project file; 1. With project opened, go to Twinmotion menu bar > Edit > Resource collector; 2. Select destination path – ideally a folder on your regular file server; 3. You … Read more
If your business premises are frequented daily by clients and visitors, you must comply with COVID-Safe business requirements and collect individuals details for eventual contract tracing. This is an essential part of becoming a COVID-Safe business – for details also refer to the following: www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/covid-safe-businesses/qr-codes-and-contactless-record-keeping An easy and zero-cost solution to set this up is … Read more
Below some best practice principles on how to setup and use WhatsApp (by Facebook). [asideguide type=”alert”]If you are concerned about privacy do not use WhatsApp, albeit convenient it is owned by Facebook which has a very bad privacy record… use Apple Messages or Signal instead.[/asideguide] A. Setup the following to avoid your account being hijacked: … Read more