• Abvent’s Martin Krasemann and special guest Jonathan Reeves, award-winning architect, author, and educator of Innovative Vectorworks BIM, will present a free, one-hour webinar on January 31. 
  

 

• Learn innovative modeling solutions in Vectorworks and how Twinmotion can bring your Vectorworks projects to life in just one click, resulting in beautiful renderings and animations. 

• ​Online Webinar Event:  5:00 PM – 6:00 PM GMT on Jan 31st
  
• Space is limited, so sign up today!
• Register : https://twinmotion.abvent.com/en/international-events/
  
  

​There are natural outdoor screens and beautiful indoor spaces, changing weather, wind and urban scenes which really show that Twinmotion has no limits to what can be achieved. Best of all you can download a free 20 trial and have a play! That's what Twinmotion is amazing for as its so fast easy it lets you simply explore " What if.....?"

Please let me have your feedback and also send me links to your amazing creations an you never know they might get featured in my next Best of Twinmotion Montages!
Jonathan Reeves is an award winning architect, author and educator of Innovative Vectorworks BIM specialising in professional Vectorworks & Twinmotion Training Sales, 3D, and BIM.
Websites: http://www.jra-vectorworks-cad.co.uk/ 
https://www.twinmotion.uk
1: Twinmotion 2019 architectural rendering - Poolside Villa
https://youtu.be/nDFvRSfwWIY

2: 1807 RO1 by Filip Deslee
https://youtu.be/tSLwtJcKM_4
3: Re-Imagining Philip Johnson's Glass House
https://youtu.be/2XB4Am1KeG4

4:  Indoor Pool by Paulo Vaconcelos
https://youtu.be/gAn4T8M-k_U

5: SketchUP+ Twinmotion by Arrive Muslim
https://youtu.be/0B3sV-lXRwo

6: ArchiCAD to Twinmotion by Applecore Designs
https://youtu.be/WEUKwVIQxnU

7: Earth Sheltered Eco by Jonathan Reeves
https://youtu.be/qSoMTnxym2I

8: Daylight by Manimation
https://youtu.be/vFBapNmc2TY

9: Modern Villa by Stephane Demulie
https://youtu.be/Wcr23OgV17w

10: Eco Home by Jonathan Reeves
https://youtu.be/LL4nkqRUmX4

Last year, VECTORWORKS launched the latest version of Vectorworks 2019, which offers an abundance of both new and updated features. As a reminder of everything you can find in Vectorworks 2019, here are 10 reasons to upgrade in the new year to make for a more fun, productive and create 2019!

Core Improvements
We’ll start off by highlighting some overall upgrades. Take a look at a few of the core improvements we’ve made in our newest version.

Reason #1: Class and Layer Filtering
​By using search keywords, you can instantly find the classes and layers you’re looking for. Or, you have the option to use filters to display classes and layers based upon specific properties. Either way, this capability lends itself to a quicker and more efficient workflow.

What’s New for Architecture?

Reason #4: Data TaggingData tagging gives you a consistent method for tagging and displaying data about objects and symbols in your model, saving you time and simplifying the process of tagging objects. You can select the type of tag you want based on visual attributes and the type of object you’re tagging. Then, you can select a mode and tag a single object or multiple objects. Don’t worry Landmark users—the Data Tag tool is available for you as well!

What’s New for Landscape?

Reason #6: Site Model Surface Sculpting
​Site model sculpting offers you a more flexible and intuitive way to modify terrain, a feature that’s particularly desirable for academic projects, competition projects, and the early conceptual design phases of real-world projects. With Vectorworks 2019, you can easily sculpt the site for your project using a variety of Vectorworks direct modeling features, such as reshape and push/pull.

Reason #7: 3D Hardscape Components
​Continuing on with our efforts to provide you with a more efficient user experience, the hardscape tool has been enhanced to act more like a layered slab object. Improvements in the hardscape object make it possible to define hardscape components and to slope hardscapes for drainage when used in conjunction with the Slab Drainage tool. Now you can specify paving material layers and create accurate material take-offs more easily than ever.

What’s New for Entertainment?

Reason #8: General Device Type Format (GDTF) and My Virtual Rig (MVR)
​General Device Type Format, or GDTF, was conceived through a partnership with MA Lighting and Robe lighting in response to a problem that’s plagued the industry for years: No unified standard that connects planning-visualization and control of the intelligent hardware needed for a performance or event. To solve this problem, we’ve introduced GDTF, an easily supportable open format that bi-directionally connects the workflow for everyone. As part of the GDTF initiative, we’ve also developed My Virtual Rig. MVR is an open-standards container that packages the GDTF files for all of the lighting fixtures in your design. With MVR, you can now easily conduct your previz with Vision and communicate data (such as your patch) directly from your Vectorworks design to your console.

Reason #9: Instrument Numbering Command
​Save time with new modes in the Lighting Instrument tool that allows you to specify your fixtures and auto-numbering preference upfront with Vectorworks Spotlight. Say goodbye to going back to fixture settings after it is inserted to define its mode and number.

Reason #10: Our Commitment to QualityLast, but certainly not least, we are determined to continually improve the quality of Vectorworks.
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Between Vectorworks 2018 and Vectorworks 2019, we’ve reduced the time it takes to copy and paste, open files, start up, select objects, and more. In the past year, we’ve also drastically improved the stability of Vectorworks. This means less downtime and fewer technical issues, so you can spend more time designing and less time worrying about the technology’s performance.

The simplest, fastest and most innovative cross-platform visualisation for 3D immersion & VR​Twinmotion 2019 has been developed for architectural, construction, urban planning and landscaping professionals, regardless of the size and complexity of their project, their equipment, their computer skills or their modeller. Powered by award-winning Unreal Engine. 

Twinmotion 2019 boasts a highly intuitive interface, which makes it extremely easy to learn and navigate.

​JRA are The Experts for Vectorworks & Twinmotion. This video is about Twinmotion 2019 and show a montage of my favourite projects and videos I have created using Twinmotion over the last year. Twinmotion is amazingly fast, fun and flexible and makes visualisation and videos easy , fast and effective. For more information please visit: www.twinmotion.uk

We have an Amazing 25% off Vectorworks until December 28th. Under this promotion we can offer you 25% off upgrades, add on modules and also new additional licences and VSS.

Visit our online Vectorworks store for details:
http://www.jra-vectorworks-cad.co.uk/store/c1/Featured_Products.html

Please have a quick look at the attached Reasons to Upgrade.
https://www.vectorworks.net/why-upgrade

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Construction Computing Awards 2018
The winners of the 2018 Construction Computing Awards were announced last week at a packed Portman Hotel in Central London. Over 250 supporting guests gathered to see the outcome of the readers on line voting and judging panel’s deliberations.

JRA was proud to be awarded runner up for Vectorworks Training Software / Provider of the Year

JRA was reached the final nominations for:-
BIM Project of 2018
​Best Use of IT in a Construction Project in 2018

​3D objects to enrich your Twinmotion library and bring projects to life.  Hundreds of improvements to guarantee smooth and stable real-time visualization.  Get ready for Twinmotion 2019 v2!
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With thousands of high-quality BIM objects at your fingertips, BIMobject’s cloud catalog integrated in Twinmotion 2019 v2 offers infinite possibilities to embellish Twinmotion projects in just a few clicks.
The BIMobject option is located under the Urban Dock. A BIMobject account is required to connect to this free service.