• What’s New in BricsCAD V 25.2: Enhancing Productivity and Streaming Workflows — Mr. Craig Swearingen explains that BricsCAD® V25.2 delivers over 30 new and enhanced features designed to automate workflows and boost productivity for a range of professionals working in 2D and 3D, with key updates focusing on improved interoperability through new features like geo-referenced point clouds and KML/KMZ support, AI-driven enhancements to tools like DWGHEALTH and COPYGUIDED, and discipline-specific improvements for mechanical design and BIM, including new annotation tools and enhanced IFC export capabilities; the release also emphasizes streamlined workflows with features like 3D offset and improved block insertion, alongside high-performance enhancements for tasks like interference detection and live sectioning, ultimately providing a comprehensive upgrade for users seeking greater efficiency and better project outcomes.

• The Ambiguity of New Tech — Mark Kiker explains how new technology inherently brings ambiguity, with its potential impact and adoption initially unclear, yet tech professionals thrive in this environment of uncertainty. They are tasked with exploring, understanding, and strategically implementing these new tools, often with limited information and diverse user opinions. Rather than being daunted, they embrace the unknown, proactively seeking clarity and driving progress by defining how the technology will be used and managing the transition from old systems. This ability to navigate ambiguity and extract value from the undefined is crucial for organizational advancement, whether through the adoption of new tools or by finding innovative uses for existing ones.

• What’s New in 3Ds Max 2026 — Brian Chapman introduces OpenPBR as its new default material for improved interoperability and physically accurate rendering, alongside enhancements to the Vertex Weld Modifier, Modifier Stack, and a new Object Search Widget in the Create Panel. Performance boosts are seen across various modifiers like Boolean, Array, Displace, and Skin, as well as Fluids, while animation workflows benefit from smoother viewport performance and improved rigging tools. New OSL maps and a 3-point rectangle creation method offer greater creative flexibility, and Retopology tools receive performance upgrades with cloud-based options. Updates to USD, Substance, and further enhance material handling, rendering quality, and interoperability, complemented by other improvements like a Skin Modifier hotkey, default OpenColorIO, a revamped Menu Editor, and expanded ATF support.

• Introduction to Layers: The Unsung Hero of CAD Design — Mr. Christian Fierro provides a strategic overview of managing CAD layers, layer translation, and layer states, emphasizing planning for clarity and efficiency. He positions layers as crucial for organized design communication and outlines a strategic approach to layer standardization, including master lists, intentional formatting for grouping, and utilizing industry standards. The layer translator is presented as a key tool for automatically bridging different layer standards across collaborative projects. Furthermore, he stresses the importance of standardized layer states for consistent drawing display and offers considerations for their effective management, ultimately aiming to streamline workflows and reduce manual layer adjustments through thoughtful upfront planning and potential automation.

• What’s New in Civil 3D 2026 — Shawn Herring discusses how the Autodesk 2026 product releases bring notable enhancements, particularly in Civil 3D with a new Model Viewer for isolated 3D review, streamlined surface editing and partial referencing, performance improvements, updates to the coordinate transformation tool, a technology preview for cloud-based drainage analysis, and enhanced infrastructure design review in ACC. These updates collectively aim to improve everyday workflows for design and engineering professionals.

• Inside Track: Let’s look at DiRoots! (continued from AUGIWORLD May 2025) — Rina explores several DiRoots tools, including the App Manager for streamlined Revit add-in management, the web-based DiStellar IFC viewer (currently in beta) for BIM model visualization and analysis, and DiRootsOne for AutoCAD, which offers advanced filtering capabilities and upcoming drawing production automation. While these tools promise enhanced workflows, Rina advises users to exercise caution, installing only necessary add-ins to avoid performance issues and potential model corruption, and advocates for a native Revit add-in manager.

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