14 March 2015

Tip of the month! March: Palette cloud sharing



There it is again, that term, “cloud”. Most of you have now come across this idea of a fluffy, white, data storage server somewhere up in the sky, perhaps. Well, the good news is, you don’t really have to worry too much as to what, or where it is.

For now, let’s just think of it as an extra saving space that cannot be seen. We have created and utilised our own invisible hard disk version too, Palette Cloud, and it is now there for you to take advantage of. Simply put, you can save and share your panoramic images (Move) and Play designs. These can then be forwarded per email, code (for use with Apps or at palettecloud.net) or direct internet link onto your target audience.


To start off with, save your project and then export it in either panorama or play format. Then go to your Cloud menu and select “Upload file”. Standard explorer window will open, so simply find and select the file you wish to upload.


Once the files are uploaded they will be displayed according to type (as seen above). All that is left to do now is forward your designs to the desired audience. By clicking on the mail symbol, an automatic, generic email will be created. Alternatively, you can send the code, to be used either on palettecloud.net or Palette Move app (available free of charge). 

As an added bonus the code also acts as a hyperlink, which means you could share them on your website, or social media channels, for marketing purposes. Try it out now for yourselves, just click on my code 9560 6863. Also feel free to try the other codes above. Just remember in order for the links to keep working they must be hosted in your cloud storage.

Have fun with it!


Greeting from Stuttgart,
Your Palette CAD Blog Team





19 February 2015

Tip of the month! February: Palette@Home




More of a treat then a tip this month. New online planner from Palette CAD is now finally available in English. I present to you Palette@Home.

http://www.palettecad.com/en/products/new-online-planner_2
Click on the image above to visit our website and learn more.

Our internet planner is ideal for designing and furnishing rooms of all kinds. Suppose you wanted to design your dream room from scratch, see how a new piece of furniture would fit, or plan for a new fireplace? With Palette@Home it is very simple. The planning process is broken down into logical, progressive steps using our tabs navigation menu at the top. If that is still not easy enough, there is even a step by step support as standard for first time users. First set the room dimensions and insert windows and doors. Inserting objects into your room is equally simple. Just select the desired one and drag and drop it where you want it. Same system is also used for applying or changing the materials in the 3D view. Click on the image below to try out the interior design version.


http://www.palettehome.de/EN/home/03/

Free app version is also available for tablets and Windows 8.1 devices, so you can download it and use it on the go!
 
Palette@Home plans can be imported directly into Palette CAD (version 8.1 and onwards), where they can be further edited, processed and presented. What better way to find out more about Pallete@Home, then to try it out for yourselves.

Have fun!


Greeting from Stuttgart,
Your Palette CAD Blog Team







31 January 2015

Up and running



We have made it through the holidays and January sales (although now probably carrying around a little extra "Christmas cheer"). Last year is already all but a distant memory and most of us have already broken our New Year's resolutions. Never mind, we'll get another crack at the whole lot soon enough! Let us instead embrace 2015 and focus on making it our year.

For Palette CAD January means the start of the trade exhibition  season and we have already tackled three of them. There really was plenty to see and try out at the IMM Cologne, Bau Munich as well as KOK in Wels.


We have once again showcased ImmerSight letting people step into their virtual rooms. Latest version of Palette@Home on our huge touchscreen and we also brought along our new 3D printer to have a little fun.


Localised versions of Palette@Home are being uploaded very soon and I hope to give you a chance to try out the English version next month, so watch this space.


Of course the most anticipated event this year is the release of version 9 of Palette CAD. What I can disclose at this point is that, although, there is likely going to be a ridonkulous amount of new features and improvements, the look and layout of the version 9 will likely remain very similar to that of Palette CAD 8. Personally I find that to be phenomenal, it will be very easy to plug and play, so to speak. 

Even better news is that all our our current customers with service partnerships will be getting upgraded to version 9 free of charge. Also don't forget that it is worth getting your hands on Palette CAD 8 right now, less than a year from version 9 again guarantees free upgrade for service partnership customers, as well as, benefiting from the current price point. Contact us at info@palettecad.com for more details.

I will leave it there but more news and reveals in the coming posts.


Greeting from Stuttgart,
Your Palette CAD-Blog Team






15 January 2015

Tip of the month! January: Software & customer info


Happy 2015 everybody. Hope the new year has been treating you all well so far. For the first TOTM a little gem to show you how to get your software version details, Palette CAD customer number, as well as, a list of licensed modules. The below information is very useful and important when getting in contact with us. I also dropped a little Easter Egg in the pic for the eagle-eyed. See if you can spot it.


Simply go to "File" and select "Program settings".  Top right you can find the installed version number of your software. Hardware lock is useful if you have a time locked license. Under "Licensed for" you can find your Palette CAD customer number and below that are all of you licensed modules. Simples.


Greeting from Stuttgart,
Your Palette CAD Blog Team








31 December 2014

Keep calm and get your Ho Ho Ho on!


Just a few hours to go before we can unpack our brand new calendars, 2015 will be upon us before the week is out. Holiday season also brings about the traditions of looking back and planning ahead. Here in Stuttgart we missed out on a white Christmas by just a day (or two, if like the Germans you can't wait until the 25th to enjoy the Christmas feast and unpack your presents), but the distraction of snow throws my yearly recollections beyond 2014.
 
It seems like it's white brilliance is hypnotising, so it takes precedence in my brain function, and instead of focusing on events of 2014, I am left pondering about past snow adventures. The current daily routine, of getting up early in the morning to be greeted by inches of fresh powder brings strong, fond recollections of voluntarily getting up in the wee hours of the morning, walking to the bus stop, in temperatures below -20ºC at times, but regardless, still wearing a huge, Cheshire Cat like grin on my face, knowing that soon I will be in snowboarding heaven. Still guilty of checking the daily snow report for Lake Louise and reminiscing at times. Seeing as I need to finish this post before the end of the year, I think we better check back to reality and give you a little look at 2014 at Palette CAD.

Happy holidays from Palette CAD

This year saw the release of the latest 8.2 version, truly bringing  with it enough changes and improvements that could have seen it become version 9, but we decided to keep the current look, familiarity and ease of use, that made version 8 such a great success. Other product additions include: Palette@Home, our new Internet planer, Palette4Business, the customised, branded version of P@H and Move version 2.

With stands at more than 20 trade shows, fairs and exhibitions, stretching from Nordbygg in Stockholm to Awisa in Brisbane, we have been doing our best to give as many people as possible the chance to experience the joy of designing with Palette CAD for themselves. With IMM Cologne, Bau Munich and KOK in Wels, in January 2015 alone, we are set for another eventful year.

Our team at the Architect@Work in Paris
Earlier in the year we held our 10th User Day show at the same time celebrating the 20th anniversary of Palette CAD. We also had some of the very first versions of our software from the 90's, and the vast technological advancement was very clearly visible. Just to put that into some perspective, to install just the current Stove and Fireplaces library using the then current tech 1.44MB Floppy Disk, you would need well over 11,000 of them.

User Day conference 2014

I suppose we should end the year with a few spoilers for 2015. New customer care centre will be finished in the next couple of months, providing the ever expanding team with a little more breathing space. Wood technology and the 2D module will both be getting very exciting and wished improvements, and finally the version 9 of Palette CAD should be with us in time for summer holidays. Watch this space for all latest on the above, plus all other ongoing developments throughout 2015!

Traditional German Richtfest for our new customer care centre

That is enough of me for this year, and I wish to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued custom, feedback and support. Enjoy the rest of the holiday season and all the very best for 2015!


Your Palette CAD Blog Team






18 December 2014

Tip of the month! December: Information for inspiration

Believe it or not, but it seems the season to be jolly is upon us again. Almost seems like comes around every year or so, like clockwork.

As I have been running around buying presents for weeks, OK, one afternoon man-dash more like, fine, not actually done it yet, but planned for next week, I thought to share with you a gift of information. Many users contact us asking where they can learn more about our software, get in contact with other users or simply find some inspiration. Well here below are some links, with more than enough goodies to fill your stockings!


Facebook group 
Facebook international
YouTube channel (for other languages go to "Channels" tab)
Twitter
Homepage (choice of languages)
German blog



Of course, should you have any further questions or suggestions, you can always contact us on info@palettecad.com.


Keep calm and get your Ho Ho Ho on!
Your Palette CAD Blog Team