form*Z
6.0 - easy-to-use, full-fledged 3D modeling, rendering and
animation application, but lacks support for 2D plans and sections, Lachmi
Khemlani, AECbytes, November 30, 2006
Make it Real - visualization software reviewed: Artlantis Studio, V-Ray for
Rhino 1.0, form*Z 6, Modo 201, LightWave 3D v9, Penguin for Rhino and AutoCAD,
NuGraf and PolyTrans, Entourage Arts Libraries and AliasStudio 13 PLE, Ron
LaFon, Cadalyst, October 1, 2006 (more
form*Z reviews,
LightWave reviews,
NuGraf reviews,
StudioTools reviews)
New
form.Z Release Makes Object Animation Part of the Modeling Process -
available for both Windows and Mac, form.Z version 6.0 has new object
animation feature for 3D modeling; other features are: model morphing,
parametric deformations, branched and skinned lofting, and 3D printing,
Randall S. Newton, AECnews.com, June 21, 2006
Plugging in Prefab
- form*Z used to design prefabricated building elements applied to a
subsidized-housing project, Bill Jordan, Architecture Week, August 3, 2005
AEC From the Ground Up - Top Tools for Preliminary DesignTools for
Preliminary Design - various tools that can help the architect with
preliminary design include Wacom Cintiq, Alias Sketch Book Pro,
Photoshop, Plan Tracer, SketchUp, form Z 5.0, Autodesk VIZ, 3ds max,
Alias Maya and Studio, ArchiCAD, Architectural Desktop and Revit, for
preliminary design, H.Edward Goldberg, Cadalyst AEC, April 1, 2005
form Z 5.0
- great creative tool but no substitute for production CAD software, Steven
S. Ross, Cadalyst, April 1, 2005
form*Z 5.0 - what's new in this full-fledged 3D modeling, rendering and animation
application, which can be used to create highly detailed and accurate models
across a variety of design fields, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes Newsletter,
February 15, 2005
Macworld 2005
- a report from the recent gathering on what's new and noteworthy in the
Macintosh AEC- and CAD-related industry, including the release of the new
low-priced Mac Mini, and updates on form*Z, VectorWorks and SketchUp and
Microspot, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes Newsletter, January 12, 2005
AEC From the Ground Up: Multimedia Presentation Tools - reviews of SketchUp 4.0, Autodesk VIZ 5, form*Z 4.0, SketchBook Pro 1.1, Toshiba Tablet PC, Wacom Cintiq, QuadriSpace Presenter and Presenter Pro and ArchVision's RPC, H. Edward Goldberg, Cadalyst, August 16, 2004
Visualize This! - reviews of rendering and visualization software: ImageStudio 1.0, StudioTools 11, Autodesk VIZ 2005, form*Z, Piranesi 3, NuGraf Rendering System, AccuRender 3 and 4 and Rhino 3, Ron LaFon, Cadalyst, August 16, 2004
form*Z 4.1 - an overview of the capabilities of this general-purpose 3D modeling, rendering and animation application, and a look at some of its new features, Rick Bernstein, Architosh, June 22, 2004
What's New in 3D Design Software - brief reviews of Alibre 6.0, AutoCAD 2004, form*Z 4, trueSpace 6.6, TurboCAD Professional 9.5, Rhino 3.0 and VectorWorks 10.5, John E. Wilson, Cadalyst, February 12, 2004
auto*des*sys form*Z 4.0 - advancements in modeling and renderings make this tool a strong contender to all of the competing product lines, RenderNode Magazine, January 13, 2004
Share Your Vision - CAD Visualization Tools - roundup of visualization software: Artlantis, form*Z RadioZity 4.0, 3ds max 6, LightWave 3D 7.5b, NuGraf Rendering System 4, AccuRender 3.1 and Rhino 3.0/Flamingo 1.1, Ron LaFon, CADALYST, August 2003
5 MCAD Companions for 3D Design - reviews of Argon v5, form*Z 4.0, Rhino, truespace and VectorWorks 10, Joe Greco, DE Online, November 2002
