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The Ultimate Guide to Design Consulting’s Visualisation Apps and Services

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The Ultimate Guide to Design Consulting’s Visualisation Apps and Services

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In a world where visuals speak louder than words, the ability to present your ideas clearly and attractively can set your business apart. Design Consulting understands this need and has developed a suite of sophisticated visualisation tools to help businesses communicate their visions with precision and flair.

This guide will walk you through our innovative batch rendering configurators and web product configurators, showing how these tools can boost efficiency, ensure accuracy, and elevate customer satisfaction.

The Evolution of Visualisation

Visualisation technology has drastically evolved, transforming from basic 2D drawings to sophisticated 3D models and interactive configurators. We have leveraged this evolution, integrating the latest technologies to provide robust visualisation solutions that meet the diverse needs of modern businesses.

Early Days: 2D Drawings

Initially, design firms relied on 2D drawings to convey design concepts. While effective, these drawings often lacked the depth and realism needed to fully communicate the intricacies of a project.

The Shift to 3D Modelling

The advent of 3D modelling revolutionised the industry. We quickly adopted this technology, enabling us to create detailed, realistic representations of projects. This shift allowed for better client communication and more accurate project planning.

Interactive Configurators: The New Frontier

Today, interactive configurators represent the pinnacle of visualisation technology. These tools allow clients to interact with designs in real-time, making changes and customisations on the fly. Our adoption of batch rendering and web product configurators has positioned them as a leader in this space.

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Understanding Batch Rendering Configurators

Batch rendering configurators are powerful tools that automate the process of generating high-quality visualisations for multiple configurations of a product or design. Here’s how they work and their benefits:

What Is Batch Rendering?

Batch rendering involves processing multiple render jobs simultaneously, producing a series of images or animations from various angles and configurations. This method saves significant time and ensures consistency across all visual outputs.

Benefits of Batch Rendering Configurators

    • Efficiency: Automating the rendering process reduces the time needed to produce high-quality visualisations.
    • Consistency: Ensures all renderings maintain the same quality and visual standards.
    • Scalability: Easily handles large projects with numerous configurations, making it ideal for complex designs.

Applications in Various Industries

Batch rendering configurators are invaluable in industries such as architecture, automotive, and product design, where multiple design variations need to be visualised quickly and accurately.

Exploring Web Product Configurators

Web product configurators offer an interactive platform for clients to customise products online. These tools enhance user experience and streamline the design approval process.

How Web Product Configurators Work

Web product configurators allow users to modify design elements, such as colours, materials, and features, directly on a web interface. Changes are rendered in real-time, providing immediate visual feedback.

Benefits of Web Product Configurators

    • User Engagement: Clients can interact with and customise products, leading to higher satisfaction and engagement.
    • Real-Time Visualisation: Immediate visual feedback helps clients make informed decisions quickly.
    • Reduced Errors: Interactive configurators minimise the risk of misunderstandings and errors in the final product.

Real-World Applications

Web product configurators are widely used in e-commerce, interior design, and bespoke manufacturing. They allow customers to visualise and personalise products before purchase, enhancing the overall buying experience.

Design Consulting’s Visualisation Services

Design Consulting offers a range of visualisation services tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Here’s an overview of their key offerings:

Custom 3D Modelling

Their custom 3D modelling services transform concepts into detailed digital models. These models serve as the foundation for all visualisation efforts, ensuring accuracy and realism.

Photorealistic Rendering

Photorealistic rendering services produce lifelike images that capture every detail of a design. This level of detail is crucial for client presentations and marketing materials.

Interactive Presentations

Interactive presentations allow clients to explore designs in a dynamic, engaging manner. These presentations often incorporate elements like virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) to provide immersive experiences.

Virtual Tours

Virtual tours enable clients to explore a space as if they were physically present. This service is particularly beneficial for real estate and architecture clients looking to showcase properties.

How to Choose the Right Visualisation Service for Your Needs

Selecting the right visualisation service can be daunting, given the myriad of options available. Here are some tips to help you make an informed decision:

Assess Your Project Requirements

Before choosing a visualisation service, clearly define your project’s needs. Are you looking for detailed 3D models, photorealistic renders, or interactive configurators? Understanding your requirements will help you select the most appropriate service.

Consider Your Budget

Visualisation services can vary significantly in cost. While advanced features like real-time configurators and VR experiences are impressive, they can also be expensive. Evaluate your budget and choose services that provide the best value without compromising on quality.

Look for Expertise and Experience

Choose a provider with a proven track record and expertise in your industry. Design Consulting, for instance, has extensive experience across various sectors, ensuring they understand the unique challenges and requirements of your projects.

Request a Portfolio

Reviewing a provider’s portfolio can give you insights into their capabilities and the quality of their work. Look for examples that align with your project’s scope and complexity.

Evaluate Client Feedback

Client testimonials and reviews can provide valuable information about a provider’s reliability and customer service. Positive feedback from previous clients is a good indicator of a trustworthy and competent service provider.

Transform Your Business with Advanced Visualisation Solutions

With visual communication becoming more critical than ever, we are dedicated to helping businesses with our state-of-the-art visualisation apps and services. From batch rendering configurators to web product configurators, they offer tools that streamline processes, enhance client engagement, and ensure high-quality outputs. By choosing our services, you can stay ahead of the competition, impress your clients, and bring your design visions to life with unparalleled precision and creativity.

Whether you are in architecture, product design, or e-commerce, leveraging these advanced visualisation tools will undoubtedly elevate your projects and transform your business. Don’t miss the opportunity to collaborate with a leader in the visualisation industry—reach out to our team and experience the future of visualisation today.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What Is the Difference Between Batch Rendering and Real-Time Rendering?

Batch rendering processes multiple render jobs simultaneously and is ideal for creating high-quality visualisations of various configurations. Real-time rendering, on the other hand, generates visualisations instantly, allowing for interactive and dynamic adjustments.

How Can Web Product Configurators Benefit My E-Commerce Business?

Web product configurators enhance user engagement by allowing customers to personalise products online. This interactive experience can lead to higher customer satisfaction, increased sales, and reduced returns due to mismatched expectations.

Can Your Visualisation Services Be Integrated with Existing Design Software?

Yes, our services are compatible with most industry-standard design software, ensuring seamless integration and workflow efficiency.

What Industries Can Benefit from Your Visualisation Services?

Our visualisation services are versatile and can benefit a wide range of industries, including architecture, real estate, automotive, product design, and e-commerce.

How Do I Get Started with Design Consulting’s Visualisation Services?

To get started, simply contact us to discuss your project requirements. Our team will work with you to develop a customised visualisation solution that meets your needs and exceeds your expectations.

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3D Parametric Part Modelling
B-REP surfacing, solid body and multi-body part modelling
Direct Editing
Direct editing (push-pull) part modelling environment
Freeform Modelling
NURBS with T-Splines part modelling environment
Plastic Part Design
Mold and die modelling environment
Local Rendering
Ray-trace rendering on your PC
2D Design
2D design functionality in AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT
2D Drafting
2D views, annotations, leaders, etc.
3D Parametric Assembly Modelling
Place multiple parts in an assembly file and use constraints and joints to assemble
Weldments
Weldment assembly environment used with frame generator to model structural frames
Sheet Metal Modelling
Tools for sheet metal design, flat patterns and 2D symbols and annotations
Electrical Cable and Harnessing
Tools tools to route electrical cables, harnesses and detail nailboards
Electrical Schematics
Design electrical control systems and switchboards with reports such as from/to and wire lists
EMX Project
Synch between AutoCAD Electrical schematicsand Inventor Professional cable harnesses
Tube and Piping
Tools to design flexible hose, tubes and pipes
Design Automation
Simplified code and forms to automate 3D model, drawings and connect to Excel
Content Centre Library
Customisable library of parts such as steel profiles and fasteners
Draft Analysis
Analyse drafts
Clash and interference detection
Detect clashes or interferences between parts in assemblies
Material cost/impact
Ability to select a material based on the environmental/cost impact
BIM Interoperability
Prepare models and export to RFA, adsk or IFC
Point Clouds
Import point clouds via Recap
Point Cloud Pre-Processing
Tools found in Recap Pro
Bill of Materials
Create bills of materials and tabvles from parts and assemblies
AnyCAD
Associative import of CAD parts and assembly files
Application Programming Interface (API)
Install plug-ins, create plug-ins, macros and run Dynamo scripts
Linear FEA
Linear and Dynamic FEA simulation studies
Non-Linear FEA
FEA tools in Inventor Nastran
CAM
Features found in Inventor CAM and HSMWorks
Nesting
Nesting tools in Inventor Nesting
Tolerance Analysis
Features found in Inventor Tolerance Analysis
Architecture Design
Features found in AutoCAD specialised toolsets
GIS Mapping
Features found in AutoCAD specialised toolsets
Raster Tools
Features found in AutoCAD specialised toolsets
Plant Design
Features found in AutoCAD specialised toolsets
P&ID Schematics
Features found in AutoCAD specialised toolsets
Clash Detection
Features found in Navisworks Manage
5D Scheduling
Features found in Navisworks Manage
Project Review and Coordination
Features found in Navisworks Manage
Production Rendering and Animation
Features found in 3ds Max
Process Analysis
Bottleneck simulation and reporting for factory and assembly line layouts
Synch AutoCAD and Inventor Professional
2D/3D Factory Assets to synch AutoCAD 2D layouts with Inventor Professional 3D models
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Enterprise data management.
Additive manufacturing simulation and optimisation.
Cloud Collaboration with Fusion 360 Team Participant
Machine tool probing software for on machine verification and inspection.
Computational Fluid Dynamic software to simulate loads, air and fluid flows.
Injection mold simulation software

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Architecture Engineering and Construction Collection

Autodesk Architecture Engineering and Construction Collection - Autodesk AEC Collection

Autodesk Architecture Engineering and Construction Collection

A complete set of BIM tools for the design, analysis, visualisation and documentation of buildings and infrastructure designs and projects.
Revit
Cutting edge BIM software for Architectural, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical 3D modelling, documentation and drafting.
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AutoCAD
Specialised toolsets for Architecture, Mechanical, Plant, Electrical,GIS design and drafting.
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Civil 3D
Civil engineering design and analysis
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Infraworks
Civil infrastructure concept and analysis
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Advance Steel
Parametric structural steel design and drafting
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Navisworks Manage
Model coordination, project review, 2D/3D quantity take off, 5D scheduling and clash detection
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Overview

The Autodesk AEC Industry Collection is a compilation of software titles for the architecture, engineering, construction and infrastructure industries which give the ability to 3D model, design, visualise, animate, coordinate, simulate, document and draft designs in 2D.

Create high-quality, detailed designs for building and infrastructure projects.
Optimise designs with analysis, generative design, visualisation and simulation tools.
Improve predictability in the field by coordinating and simulating projects and schedules.

The Autodesk AEC Industry Collection is a compilation of software titles for the architecture, engineering, construction and insfrastructure industries which give the ability to 3D model, design, visualise, animate, coordinate, simulate, document and draft designs in 2D.

  • Create high-quality, detailed designs for building and infrastructure projects.
  • Optimise designs with analysis, generative design, visualisation and simulation tools.
  • Improve predictability in the field by coordinating and simulating projects and schedules.

Architectural BIM Workflows

Combine Revit and Insight to improve environmental performance to guide you towards better outcomes using robust analytical tools.
Model in Revit and visualise analysis in Insight such as indicators, benchmark, ranges and specifications on factors such as infiltration, operating schedule, building orientation, lighting efficiency, HVAC, plug load efficiency, payback limit, surface coverage, panel efficiency and effect on construction materials.
Once you have viewed results, you can make design changes in Revit to optimise the building performance using comparison scenarios and viewing the results through the analytical model and produce a calculation summary report to validate design choices.
 
 

Infrastructure BIM Workflows

Combine Revit, Civil 3D and Infraworks for bridge analysis and design. Use Civil 3D road geometry to create the initial bridge and develops the design further in Infraworks using parametric rules to change the characteristics of the bridge by individually changing parameters or automate by connecting parameters to a spreadsheet to layout the bridge. Run integrated analysis and design tools to provide feedback during the optioneering phase.
 
Any changes in Civil 3D can be updated in Infraworks thereby providing connected design tools. The bridge structure can be publish to Revit and design work can continue concurrently using 3D structural design tools and 2D documentation.

Generative Design

Create generative design studies to quickly view alternate designs

Structral Design and Analysis Workflows

Combine Revit, Advance Steel and Robot to design, engineer and fabricate structural projects.

3D Scanning BIM Workflows

Pre-process point cloud data for Revit and import 3D scans and work in a hybrid reality capture BIM environment.

Design Automation Workflows

Automate routine tasks that normally take hours into minutes by running Dynamo scripts with applications such as Revit, Civil 3D, FormIT and Advance Steel .

MEP Fabrication Workflows

Connect Revit and CADmep to reduce duplication in designs allowing fabricators to create production designs and documentaion..

Included Software

The most comprehensive selection of cutting-edge BIM and CAD design, visualisation and analysis software and cloud tools comes within the AEC Collection.

Revit

Architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical 3D modelling and drafting BIM software.

Civil 3D

Civil engineering design and construction documentation software.

AutoCAD

2D/3D design and drafting software with specialised toolsets for AEC, plant design, GIS and more.

Infraworks

Conceptual design, visualisation and analysis software for civil infrastructure.

Navisworks Manage

Project coordination, data aggregation, 5D scheduling, quantification, simulation and visualisation software.

Advance Steel

Structural steel design and detailing software that works with beamline machines.

Recap Pro

Reality capture, photogrammetry and 3D scanning point cloud software.

Insight

Building energy analysis software.

Formit Pro

3D sketching and design and energy analysis software with Revit and Dynamo interoperability.

Dynamo Studio

Visual programming design automation software for Revit, Formit and Advance Steel.

Robot Structural Analysis Professional

Non-Linear structural analysis for Revit and Advance Steel.

3ds Max

3D modelling, rendering, animation and simulation software.

Vehicle Tracking

Swept path analysis software.

Fabrication CADmep

Cloud storage and collaboration for CAD.

Autodesk Rendering

Cloud based rendering for Revit, 3ds Max, Navisworks and AutoCAD.

Autodesk Drive

Cloud storage and collaboration for CAD.

Exceptional Value

Compare buying the AEC Collection to buying each title separately. If you need more than one application, getting an Industry Collection is the best value choice. Please note that all prices quoted below exclude GST.

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3D Modelling
3D CAD Modelling functionality in Revit
2D Design
2D design functionality in AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT
2D Drafting
2D views, annotations, leaders, etc.
Architectural Modelling
Tools to model architectural elements such as floors, walls, doors, etc.
Structural Modelling
Tools to model structural steel and concrete elements
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MEP Modelling
Tools for mechanical, electrical and piping elements
Parts and Assemblies
Ability to break up designs in Revit into parts and assemblies
Solar Studies
Conduct solar studies in Revit
Global Parameters
Drive other parameters in Revit
Conceptual Massing
Fast way to model 3D mass objects
Local Rendering
Ray-trace rendering on your PC
Cloud Based Rendering
Off-load rendering to the cloud. High resolution renders cost cloud credits.
Analysis
Area, analytic model, structural loads, boundary conditions, heating and cooling loads, massing studies
Schedules
Create schedule and material take-off reports
Collaboration
Interference checks, copy/monitor, worksharing, share coordinates among projects and Revit server
Copy/paste elements in linked Revit files
Ability to copy/paste elements between Revit files that are linked into the Revit project.
Linked Revit file visibility customisation
Control the visibility ofelements of Revit projects that have been linked
Point Clouds
Import point clouds via Recap
Standard Revit Exporters
Export to DWG, DGN, DWF, Images, FBX, NWC and reports
Additional Revit Exporters
SAT, ADSK, gbXML, ODBC, family types
Application Programming Interface (API)
Install plug-ins, create plug-ins, macros and run Dynamo scripts
Energy, lighting, solar analysis
Features found in Insight
Non-Linear Structural Analysis
FEA tools in Robot
Civil Infrastructure Design
Tools in Civil 3D and Infraworks
Structural Steel Detailing
Features found in Advance Steel
Electrical Schematics
Features found in AutoCAD specialised toolsets
GIS Mapping
Features found in AutoCAD specialised toolsets
Raster Tools
Features found in AutoCAD specialised toolsets
Plant Design
Features found in AutoCAD specialised toolsets
P&ID Schematics
Features found in AutoCAD specialised toolsets
Clash Detection
Features found in Navisworks Manage
5D Scheduling
Features found in Navisworks Manage
Project Review and Coordination
Features found in Navisworks Manage
Production Rendering and Animation
Features found in 3ds Max
Bridge loading, analysis and code checking
Features found in Structural Bridge Design
Generative Design
Explore design iterations generated from a study based on goals, constraints and inputs
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AEC Collection Add-Ons

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Cloud based worksharing, collaboration and model comparison. Includes BIM 360 Docs.
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Revit enhancements for BIM management, renumbering, Excel, sheets, MEP, parameters and more.
Cloud based construction management with document control, collaboration.
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Civil 3D enhancements for piping, polylines, maps, points and more.
Computational Fluid Dynamic software to simulate wind loads, air and fluid flows.
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Revit Automation, Analytics
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