The 3D Web Coder

My First Mongo Database

Allow me to present a partial log of my very first experiments with mongoDB. My ultimate (short-term) goal is to convert a very simple Revit SDK sample called FireRating to a cloud-based multi-project implementation. The existing sample is a Revit add-in implemented in C# .NET that exports the following data for all door instances in a building model to an Excel spreadsheet, enables the user to edit the external fire rating values, and reimports the modified data to the corresponding... Read more →

WebGL Workshop, Jobs, Anchors and Functional JavaScript

I returned happily from the successful fourth and last day of the Milano WebGL workshop, which we concluded with a group session guiding through the View and Data API tutorial. Here is a short report on that and a few other current topics: WebGL workshop report Working at Autodesk Resolving the link offset error caused by the Snap responsive design menu bar Functional JavaScript workshop I took a break in the middle of the train trip from Milano back home... Read more →

The Responsive 3D Web Coder

Nowadays, web pages should be based on a responsive web design, or their Google search ranking will suffer. Today, I finally got around to converting my other blog, launching The Responsive Building Coder, followed by this. I was prompted by Kean Walmsley's explanation of growing usage of mobile devices, leading to his own recent responsive blog redesign. The new look is based on the Typepad Snap template. To complete the switch, I had to fix the banner image and translation... Read more →

Node.js REST API Workshop Part One

As mentioned, I am preparing a Node.js REST API class for the Milano WebGL workshop end of this month. I will also need this material – and much more – for my RTC Europe and AU classes, assuming my proposal for the latter is accepted. Let's finally get going with it. My plan is to create a node server using Express, implement a REST API for it, and drive a simple mongodb database. I covered lots of preliminary explorations for... Read more →

Vrok-It, WebGL Workshop and Cloud Accelerator

Back from a very relaxing workshop in the beautiful Swiss Emmental region, I am now faced with various interesting news items and tasks: Vrok-It using collaborative VR! WebGL workshop report – day one EMEA Autodesk cloud accelerator extension Vrok-It Using Collaborative VR! Would you like to have a quick play around with collaborative stereoscopic 3D VR using the simple, fun, and affordable Google cardboard? Check out vrok.it! 'Vrok' is a combination of 'Virtual Reality Online Collaboration' and the verb to... Read more →

Leaving the Athens AngelHack Hackathon

I talked yesterday about the Athens AngelHack hackathon. Unfortunately, I have to hurry back home before it ends. Check out my new AngelHack Athens Hackathon photo album featuring a 360 view from the hotel roof, some hackathon participants snapshots and lots of cool street art in the immediate vicinity of The Cube: I am at the airport now, getting ready to fly home and take a week of vacation in the beautiful Swiss Emmental region. Yay! Have fun, and take... Read more →

Athens AngelHack Hackathon

I am in the middle of the Athens AngelHack Hackathon, after the View and Data workshop we held last night: Angel workshop I♥3D Athens AngelHack Hackathon Project pitches Angel Workshop I♥3D We held the second I love 3D – Athens meetup yesterday in The Cube, with 19 enthusiastic participants: Here are some of the main links for further exploration: Main entry point: developer.autodesk.com Play with it live Documentation, sample code, step-by-step guide, API reference Forum, community, discussion group Blog Live... Read more →

Athens AngelHack Hackathon, Node.js REST Workshop

I am in the middle of the preparations for a couple of events in June: AngelHack and I♥3D in Athens Node.js REST Workshop AngelHack and I♥3D in Athens I am already on my way to the second I love 3D – Athens meetup on June 5th in The Cube, Greece's biggest coworking space, followed by the AngelHack hackathon coming weekend. I am travelling there via a detour sleeping out on the beaches of Euboea Island, on which I already visited... Read more →