ParaCloud released a software update for GEM 2010, including support for Collada file format. You can now use ParaCloud GEM with the free edition of Google SketchUp 7, on your Mac or PC. This new release is working on Windows XP, Vista and 7. The Mac version requires an Intel processor with OSX Leopard or Snow-Leopard.

We also launched a new subscription plan option, offering a payment plan for the license and 1-year updates. This will allow us to introduce new features faster, without waiting for major releases.

More info and pricing is available here: www.paraclouding.com/GEM/subscription

The new version includes many new features and updates to improve the software usability and performance. The new release includes a morphing animation system and layer seperation output for material rendering and 3D Printing. (Read More)

If you are an architect or a 3D Designer, but not a scripting geek, ParaCloud GEM is the solution for you. ParaCloud GEM makes Generative Design as easy as rendering a model. It works with any CAD supporting OBJ format, and runs on Windows and Mac platforms. (Read More)

You can get GEM 2010 for 12 low monthly payments. More Details…

A great add-on to your Rhino 4, Rhino OSX, Maya, 3DMax, SketchUP and more!

Check out the New GUI:

ParaCloud GEM is a great companion for Rhino, SketchUP Pro, Maya, 3DS Max, Cinema4D and more. You can give it a try at: http://gem.paraclouding.com. Available for PC and MAC (Intel processors).

The new release includes the following:

Mesh Subdivision Tools
Additional subdivision tools are introduced in version 3.0 includes variable modes of operations. The subdivisions can be assigned by proximity to targets, randomly or using a fixed value. All subdivisions can be assigned by Face Map or globally.

Face Edit Tools
The face editing tools were extended. The new tools includes additional control for the face echo command, echo a single edge, squeeze points, shifting faces and peeling a point normal to the face. The face tools can be assigned by proximity to targets, randomly or using fixed values.

Face Map Tools
The new face map tools include Checkerboard, Alternate Map, Sequence Map and First Ten options. The mapping tools makes it easier to handle components population and separating the mesh file for Ribs output.

Unfolded Components Layout for 3D Printing / Shop Drawings
The unfolded layout tool aligns the mesh faces to the Top Plane of the World Coordinate System. This tool creates an organized output for 3D printing or CNC milling of the components. The assembly sequence is documented in a separate DXF file containing the Face ID and Assembly Markers.

 
Ribs
The Ribs option allows creating 3D ribs structures along the mesh edges or diagonals. A notching system is created automatically by specifying the material thickness. The Ribs output can be easily unfolded in your CAD system for Laser Cutting.

Action Sequencer
The action sequencer provides an editable parametric control over the modeling activity in a GEM session. The sequencer documents the tools and parameters used and allow editing the values. The sequence can be applied to the same mesh or to a new mesh loaded into GEM.

- Learn how to develop ParaCell Components With Nodal Notation Syntax
- Metric based components
- Driving Parameters
- Pattern Creation

The workshop will be delivered by Dr. Eyal Nir, founder of ParaCloud. 2 Online Sessions via GoToMeeting ($225)

Booking and Additional information: info@paracloud.com

We recently tested workflows with SketchUP:

Line geometry can be read as a DXF, and Meshes can be read as OBJ files. The results created in ParaCloud can be written as DXF or OBJ and sent back to you CAD software.

Contact us to see an online demonstration: info@paracloud.com

Keeping the simplicity - with more power.
GEM is growing fast. GEM V2.0 is loaded with new tools and offers an intuitive approach for Generative Design with Meshes. GEM makes Meshes easy and fun to work with. The future of mesh modeling is here!

Mesh Subdivisions and Smart Offsets

GEM V2.0 includes mesh subdivision tools for designing and controlling your surface patterns. The subdivision can be appllied to face selection sets enhancing the control you gain over you mesh. New rule-based offset methods are introduced, allowing to control the offset section by proximity from target points, by height and by distance from a focus point.

Now with Multiple Components
The new GEM population engine handles up to 10 components. The population assignment is controlled using a color index face map.

Smart Population Maps
The new GEM includes a smart population pattern for generating rule-based patterns by proximity from target points, height or random selection. The Face Map color scale can be applied for proximity based performative modeling.

ParaCloud GEM introduces an innovative approach to 3D design with meshes, adding another dimension to your design thinking. With ParaCloud GEM, design meshes are no longer flat and become the playground for increasing the richness and complexity of your design. Simplify the complexity of 3D Modeling. Tear away the constraints of your 3D CAD software and modeling skills. ParaCloud GEM populates mesh components over your design model resulting in stunningly intricate 3D models.

• Accomplish more in less time.
• ParaCloud GEM boosts the modeling workflow.
• Explore more alternatives and variations of your design effortlessly.
• 3D-Printable output of high resolution mesh models.
• Get more out of your CAD.

ParaCloud Gem works with SketchUP Pro, TopMod, Rhino3D, Cinema 4D, 3DS Max, Maya, AutoCAD or any 3D software supporting OBJ, DXF and VRML 2.0.

ParaCloud opens the registration for a professionals workshop in London, together with SimplyRhino. The Workshop is a 2 days event, priced 850 GBP for early registration including a ParaCloud Modeler Version 1.0 software license.

Course Description:

ParaCloud™ is a low-cost software solution converting your Excel™ spreadsheet into a powerful parametric modeler that drives CAD tools and extend its abilities. ParaCloud™ powers Rhinoceros with generative design capabilities and provides parametric control to accurately and intuitively edit your design for fabrication, construction and performative studies. ParaCloud™ powers Rhino with: Parametric Behavior Modeling, Surfaces and Ribs unfolding, Parametric Shells and Ribs structures, Parametric Components Population, Rhino Blocks Generative Population, Simplified Numeric Control over Spatial Geometry.

This class costs 850 GBP and the price includes a commercial license of ParaCloud Modeler Version 1.0.

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