Autodesk Project Vasari 2.0

The latest version Autodesk Project Vasari 2.0 is now available for download.

Update includes:

1. Revit 2012 Compatibility - Project Vasari Technology Preview 2.0 is compatible with Autodesk Revit 2012. You can import Revit 2012 models into Project Vasari and open Project Vasari 2.0 files in Revit 2012

2.Import Image to 3D Views - Now you can import raster images into 3D orthographic views to use as background images.

3.Location Control on the View Cube - The current project location is now displayed in the drawing area underneath the View Cube. Now you can access the Location dialog by clicking Location value

4.3D Mouse - Now you can reorient and navigate a model's view using a 3Dconnexion 3D mouse.

5.Enhanced Visualization Capabilities - Enhancements to graphics include: new Display styles for Conceptual Analysis, improved grips, improved tessellation of small objects, more flexible visual style combinations, added categories to Graphic Display Options, the ability to control edges in visual styles, and new ghost elements to facilitate the display of obstructed elements.

6.Split Face for Custom Glazing - Now you can use the conceptual design split face tool to add surface sub-regions. These sub-regions can be used for custom glazing or other conceptual constructions

7.Vasari WikiHelp - WikiHelp provides access to the full Autodesk-provided Help content.

To Download latest version of Project Vasari clock below link.

Project Vasari 2.0

Autodesk Project Vasari

What is Project Vasari? 

 

Project Vasari is an easy tool for creating a conceptual building design. It is a stand alone application same as a Revit.Vasari is able to produce conceptual models using both geometric and parametric modeling functionality. Your designs can be analysed using the built-in energy modeling and analysis features.

Once you complete a conceptual design then easily we can bring design data in to Revit for BIM.

The Labs page for Vasari offers the reason for the choice of the name:

Giorgio Vasari was an Italian painter, writer, historian and architect.In his honor, Project Vasari is the name of the latest technology preview on Autodesk Labs.

How to Download??

Go to below link to download the installer for Vasari.

Autodesk Vasari

After installation the technology preview will operate up to 15 May 2011. 

How To Learn??

Vasari introduces an excellent series of quick start video tutorials. These are referred to as the Essential Skills Movies; there is a floating window with links to 6 simple movies which will kick start your Vasari experience.

Also you can follow Buildz  blog for more tutorials.