Models can be viewed by anybody with a VRML-equipped browser CADlogic is one of those interesting British software companies who rather than going for total world domination like many of its US counterparts, have made a solid business out of developing focused complementary technology which works with the competition. LT Architect is a good example of this where CADlogic managed to provide additional functionality to AutoDesk's AutoCAD LT making it far more useable. VR Architect is another such tool that makes the production of 3D walk throughs and visualisations from 2D information in AutoCAD 2000 or LT much easier. VR Architect runs on the back of LT Architect or Architect 2000, CADlogic's add on to AutoCAD 2000. The company has provided a set of architecturally focused tools for AutoDesk's base products and VR Architect feeds off these to create an environment which meets the needs of architectural designers rather than the more generalist engineering created by the vanilla packages.
Installation is a straightforward matter.
After the auto run is complete the LT Architect or Architect 2000 are automatically configured to use the VR tools. No additional registration is required and a neat feature is if you have both LT and 2000 installed VR Architect is activated in both. In addition to the main software a version of Microsoft's VRML viewer is contained on the CD that, while not the best VRML viewer, can be freely distributed to allow others to view your creations. VR Architect adds a small drop down menu to your title bar or can be accessed using a floating tool palette. The palette can be dispensed with if you are stuck for space but does provide the quickest way to activate functions.