Lightwave gives LWCAD1.5 away to upgraders

[3DBob]

Massive Cudos to Newtek for giving this away - despite already owning this package - I am so pleased it has been brought on board, these tools would be sufficient to take modeller to V9 on their own. I hope when people get to use them they go straight out and buy the upgrade to the fantastic toolset in 2 the will be released in the coming months.

Big Up to Newtek. If you model - you will wet yourself when you use these tools. It is the biggest sweetner to a upgrade delay they have ever pulled.

3DBob

[hrgiger]

Is there a news story on this or a thread somewhere?

[mattclary]

It's in general discussions. Right now only for Europe. Pray to god they include us Yanks! :rock:

[Hoopti]

http://www.newtek-europe.com/uk/products/lightwave/lwcad.asp

[3DBob]

The Link is here:-

http://www.newtek-europe.com/uk/products/lightwave/lwcad.asp

Enjoy this wonderful plugin - this more than maks up for the delay in 9 - mind you I already had the plugin so not for me.

3DBob

[Nemoid]

Good move. gave the news to all italian users in my forum :cat: :thumbsup:

[lesford]

Will this offer be available in North America?

Les Ford

[KillMe]

will this entitle us to get the upgrade pricing to lwcad v2??

[hrgiger]

Yeah, I just saw this over at spinquad. I would just like some word on whether it's going to be available to us here in North America.

[Chuck]

Yes, this will be available to US-registered customers...we're sending some news out on that today; we still have some work to do to set things up for our customers.

[mattclary]

AAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!! SWEET!!!!

:beerchug: :Tricaster :lightwave :I_Love_Ne :chicken:

[gjjackson]

I'm sure impressed the way NT Always goes out of their way to satisfy customers. If vue wasn't enough, now this. Maybe this will end the complaints.

[mattclary]

Maybe this will end the complaints.

LOL!!! Yeah, right.... :goodluck:

[nemac4]

I'm sure impressed the way NT Always goes out of their way to satisfy customers. If vue wasn't enough, now this. Maybe this will end the complaints.

Agreed. Remember this thread? http://www.newtek.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43284&highlight=LWCAD

Way to go Newtek. :lwicon:

[Exception]

Got the email now too...
We are minutes away from a beta!
Or not, who cares, we have LWCAD!

Is there a dance icon? can I do a little dance? you know, wiggle wiggle?

[GraphXs]

Woo Hoo! :D

With this tool I now have the power to build worlds I can rule! :thumbsup:

Thx W tools and Newtek!

[Thor Simpson]

Many many thanks, NewTek. :thumbsup:

As someone just getting back into Lightwave after a few years absence, I can say that everything coming along lately has really been something special.

Thanks again.

[Steve McRae]

I assume if we order through Kurv or the Newtek site that this would apply to Canadians as well?

[Chuck]

I assume if we order through Kurv or the Newtek site that this would apply to Canadians as well?

Yes, it applies to all customers who register with the US office - that covers a little more than a hemisphere, including three continents, a number of oceans and seas and more islands than you can shake a stick at... ;)

[theo]

I have been seduced by Newtek into upgrading...this is entrapment... :D

[Celshader]

Got the email now too...
We are minutes away from a beta!
Or not, who cares, we have LWCAD!

Is there a dance icon? can I do a little dance? you know, wiggle wiggle?

:boogiedow :boogiedow :boogiedow

I had just bought SP_Move2 (http://spinquad.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10225), but I do look forwards to learning LW_CAD 1.5.

:boogiedow :boogiedow :boogiedow

[colkai]

There is soo much more to LWcad than the snap tools.
I played with the demo and was impressed, but just could not justify the cost as a hobbyist.
Thanks to Newtek, I now get to play with all the cool toys - Woo Hoo!!!

[Earl]

This awesome news Chuck/NewTek! Talk about getting your users excited. :D :D :lwicon: :newtek: :D :D

[3DBob]

Excellent tools I agree - obviously the new SDK introduced in recent years is now really starting to bare fruit - and it is great to see this increadible toolset integrated - note that this release also includes cap hole studio - this is a very cool bit of programming by itself!

3DBob

[CB_3D]

Nice news, indeed!

[krimpr]

Thanks Newtek!

[Wonderpup]

A really nice gesture- thanks to Newtek and the developers for setting this up- much appreciated.

[hrgiger]

I was just trying to figure out what to ***** about next when they drop this on us. I guess I'll have to put that on the backburner for a few weeks.

Thanks Newtek! :lwicon:

[Gaze]

:lwicon: :dance: Did one of these dances when I got to the bottom of the email this evening :dance: :lwicon:

This is way way cool for me.
Very generous and gives reassurance :newtek: is on our side.

[3DBob]

When newtek miss a deadline - they often go out of there way to make up for it - unlike several other 3D software providers I could mention ( late media mogul and son of god to name but two ). They DO listen to their user base and give us access to tools that really make a difference. LWCad is a world class modelling extension. We are all very lucky

3DBob

[ThriJ]

Wow what a great birthday gift! :bday: :bday: :bday:


Just what I wanted!






Now I can tell everyone I got a 200$ present…....... hey it’s kind of true. :o

[Kurtis]

We've also added a profile of Viktor Velicko, creator of LWCAD, to the site.
http://www.newtek.com/lightwave/profiles/LWCAD/index.php

[cc3d]

can I download and register LWCAD from here

http://www.newtek-europe.com/uk/pro...twave/lwcad.asp

(I am eligible) or should I wait until NewTek US has this same option on thier site?

thanks
--------
to kind of follow-up on my post (before editing it now), I tried to register my LW8 eligible for LW9 serial and it says that serial is not eligible.?? is this b/c it is the europe site??

[Kurtis]

The link on the NewTek Europe site is only going to work if you're in Europe.

If you're anywhere other than Europe and Japan, you register LightWave with NewTek (North America). If that is the case for you, you will need to hold on a bit until the link is set up for our site.

[cc3d]

I mean thanks for your quick response Kurtis. I'm glad I don't have a serial number issue.

One other questions about LWCAD. It bills itself as:

LWCAD is mainly targeted to Architects and Artists who make massive scenes of towns with infrastructure and detailed buildings. Provided you do an architectural work, this is the "must have" toolkit for you. It will enormously save up your time in modeling phase and allow you to create very precise and professional models.

I'm not complaining, just curious, but the menu items and such don't seem to really match up with this specific feature set or am I missing something?

thanks again

[AbnRanger]

Hey Kurtis, I realize that NT may need to reserve its marketing funds, but if you guys can swing it, this sure would be a good time to drop a few adds/banners in places like CGSociety, Computer Graphics World, etc....with this news.
Since you got the goods, "throw 'em some Heat" :D

[noldo]

Very good move. Thanks :thumbsup:

[riki]

How about australian's living in Japan, can we get in on this offer? I was lucky enough to be able to get my upgrade through Kurv since I can't use the Japanese version of LW from DStorm.

[VML]

I can understand everyone being upbeat about this great deal - unless they were in my position of having paid out $199 for this plugin just a few days ago...... :thumbsdow

[Gaze]

I can understand everyone being upbeat about this great deal - unless they were in my position of having paid out $199 for this plugin just a few days ago...... :thumbsdowouch

almost did that myself. This was one time procrastination payed off.

Actually, you may be okay since you will get LWCAD 2 and I think we may not. :grumpy:

[theo]

I mean thanks for your quick response Kurtis. I'm glad I don't have a serial number issue.

One other questions about LWCAD. It bills itself as:

LWCAD is mainly targeted to Architects and Artists who make massive scenes of towns with infrastructure and detailed buildings. Provided you do an architectural work, this is the "must have" toolkit for you. It will enormously save up your time in modeling phase and allow you to create very precise and professional models.

I'm not complaining, just curious, but the menu items and such don't seem to really match up with this specific feature set or am I missing something?

thanks again

I'm sorry but this seems to be a bizarrely asked question. Unless I am reading this wrong would not your question be answered with a bit of self-education with LWCad?

[VML]

Yes, I may get a free upgrade but I have more than paid for it - nothing has yet been confirmed but Viktor Velicko has circulated this mail ............


Dear users.



Most of you are very confused since last Friday when Newtek starts offer LW+LWCAD.

Probably you regret that you bought LWCAD before.



I have to explain you, why I made this deal with NT.

First thing is that NT bought from me those licenses. I didn’t give them it for free.

Other thing is that they offer it as a free update. I cannot do anything about it.

I made it only for reason to enlarge LWCAD community as much as it is possible.



Right now I cannot guarantee you anything about update policy.

It really depends how successful will be offer LW+LWCAD.

But I can promise you that I will compensate you.



I am doing compensation for old Cap Hole Studio 1-1.5 users which has free update to LWCAD 2.

Soon or later, you will be also compensated.

Thank you for your trust.

.................................................. .................................................. ......................................

I repeat that this is a good sweetener but I have already paid for LW9 - its just that its cost me $199 more than other users

[Kuzey]

I tried to upgrade last week but couldn't find the location of the Melbourne reseller and this week has been toooooo hot to go outside.

So maybe it'll be third time lucky :D

:thumbsup:

Kuzey

[cagey5]

I can understand everyone being upbeat about this great deal - unless they were in my position of having paid out $199 for this plugin just a few days ago...... :thumbsdow

I commiserate, I really do, but these things will always happen in these circumstances. Some will win and some won't. On this occasion I was the winner as I got it for free. Would I have bought it otherwise? Possibly not at the price, certainly it wasn't on my must have list more the nice to have list. Presumably your needs were different and at the time you paid for it you deemed it money well spent. Think of it in those terms rather than others getting for free something you paid good money for and you'll sleep better at night. :)

[AbnRanger]

Hey Kuzey, what does the temperature have to do with you upgrading? What prevents you from buying directly from Newtek?

VML, that's the way it works from time to time. I JUST bought Adobe Audition 1.5 about 3wks ago, then 2.0 comes out. I may be able to get a free upgrade, but I may not...This happened with me when I bought Illustrator 10...less than a month later Illustrator CS (11) was released. They only had something like a 2wk window, and I missed it by a few days.
Some days you win...and others you lose. I'm sure he will compensate you, somehow, since he said he would. That's more than Adobe was willing to do.

[Kuzey]

I don't believe in Credit cards...shock horror :P

I'm a have cash will travel kinda guy.

:D

Kuzey

[adk]

Kuzey ... you should try Darell or Karen over at Newmagic. They are in Sydney mind you (possibly might also have a Melb office but I'm not sure about that one) but are a great bunch to deal with. I'm also in Melb and always get my upgrades from them :)

[spec24]

Yes, I may get a free upgrade but I have more than paid for it - nothing has yet been confirmed but Viktor Velicko has circulated this mail ............


Dear users.



Most of you are very confused since last Friday when Newtek starts offer LW+LWCAD.

Probably you regret that you bought LWCAD before.



I have to explain you, why I made this deal with NT.

First thing is that NT bought from me those licenses. I didn’t give them it for free.

Other thing is that they offer it as a free update. I cannot do anything about it.

I made it only for reason to enlarge LWCAD community as much as it is possible.



Right now I cannot guarantee you anything about update policy.

It really depends how successful will be offer LW+LWCAD.

But I can promise you that I will compensate you.



I am doing compensation for old Cap Hole Studio 1-1.5 users which has free update to LWCAD 2.

Soon or later, you will be also compensated.

Thank you for your trust.

.................................................. .................................................. ......................................

I repeat that this is a good sweetener but I have already paid for LW9 - its just that its cost me $199 more than other users


well - this is very nice of this guy. It's a lot more than other companies would do. Never seen Comcast give me money back after I have installation and then next week say "new customers get free installation" after I just paid for it. It's how things work. Companies do it all the time.

[Gaze]

BTW...

Is there official word that we do NOT get LWCAD 2 upgrade when it's available?
This is my assumption, considering version 1.5 is an unexpected bonus as it is. Just wondering if anyone heard anything official.


Also wondering, if we don't get v.2, how much to upgrade?
Methinks this plugin will be put to good use here.

[KillMe]

you wont get the v2 for free - says so in his update policy on his website - that said maybe those who bought v1.5 will get 2 since they guy says they will get compensated

[CB_3D]

I am curious if LWcad will work in Layout with all the hoopla about integration.

[Earl]

I am curious if LWcad will work in Layout with all the hoopla about integration.
I'm very curious about what will and will not work in Layout with the mesh editing core integration.

[Kuzey]

Kuzey ... you should try Darell or Karen over at Newmagic. They are in Sydney mind you (possibly might also have a Melb office but I'm not sure about that one) but are a great bunch to deal with. I'm also in Melb and always get my upgrades from them :)

There is an office here but I'm leaving that as the last resort.

plus, the other place selling it for $25 less then everywhere else :D

Thanks,

Kuzey

[kylekoch]

Hi all, Like every one Im excited about LW cad, Im wondering though, will we have to be connected to internet to activate it? My home machine isnt online and I dont plan on that box ever being connected. Does anyone know if it can be activated without internet? I ran into this with norton ghost download version, I had to get a refund as it would only activate online. I hope someone can answer this, it worries me that more and more its required to be connected and I dont want that computer to be online. (I dont have internet at home anyway)
Thx NT for this great tool!!!!
kyle

[Kurtis]

My understanding is that you will need to go online to download the plug-in, and to apply for the license key, but the license key is just a numeric code that can be typed in. It is not activated on-line.

[kylekoch]

Yea, thanks for clearing that up for me.
best
kyle
My understanding is that you will need to go online to download the plug-in, and to apply for the license key, but the license key is just a numeric code that can be typed in. It is not activated on-line.

[zapper1998]

Got the email now too...
We are minutes away from a beta!
Or not, who cares, we have LWCAD!

Is there a dance icon? can I do a little dance? you know, wiggle wiggle?


What email??
what news??

Michael

[hrgiger]

There was an email sent out to those who qualify for the beta that states that the beta will begin soon, although there is no discernible timeframe given. They could have meant tomorrow or a few weeks from now....

[kopperdrake]

Great news on LWCAD being thrown at us Newtek :D Thanks! Was waiting for version 2 to come out before buying, but this gives me the chance to familiarise myself with the toolset.

Much appreciated :D

Dunk

[Auger]

What email??
what news??

Michael

I didn't get it either. I think it's because I ordered LW from Safe Harbor and not directly from Newtek. I'm sure we'll be included in the beta, though.

Jon

[Wickster]

Quick question, is it on now? Or are we still waiting for the LWCAD registration link?

[geothefaust]

Quick question, is it on now? Or are we still waiting for the LWCAD registration link?


Still waiting for the registration link on Newtek North America.

[Wickster]

Still waiting for the registration link on Newtek North America.
Thanks Geo, I thought everyone was already having fun without me.

[StereoMike]

Sure. Whole Europe.

:P

[kennez]

Sure. Whole Europe.

:P

Not true. I'm still waiting for my activation code.

[colkai]

There was an email sent out to those who qualify for the beta that states that the beta will begin soon, although there is no discernible timeframe given. They could have meant tomorrow or a few weeks from now....

Hmm, guess I don't qualify, unless the EMail was only sent in the USA?
Or maybe because I ordered from OneVideo in the UK rather than Newtek directly? Probably a "database" thing.

[3DBob]

I ordered from OneVideo - but I just went to the download link - put my preorder serial in, downloaded it and got a licence file within the hour.

3DBob

[colkai]

Yup, sorry, didn't make myself clear (I really need to wake up before typing) :p
I meant I hadn't had an EMail about the Offer / Beta Program, got the link for LWCAD from the post on SQ.

[DarkLight]

Yup, sorry, didn't make myself clear (I really need to wake up before typing) :p
I meant I hadn't had an EMail about the Offer / Beta Program, got the link for LWCAD from the post on SQ.

Same here, i've not recieved any e-mail from newtek europe.

[tonybliss]

I ordered from Safe Harbour and got my email with everyone else :D
Check the email you reg LW with ... errors, different email etc

[zapper1998]

What email??
what news??

Michael


I ordered thru newtek
Did any body get a email from newtek yet??

[krimpr]

I ordered thru newtek
Did any body get a email from newtek yet??

Me too Zapper. I thought I was too thick to find out how to download and register the plugin and was getting concerned that the opportunity was going to slide by. I guess only the European guys are set up at the moment.

[BeeVee]

Hey Stephen, are you subscribed to the newsletter? If not, then you won't receive newsletters from us containing info like this...

B

[DarkLight]

I've had newsletters from newtek europe in the past.

I'll have to check to see if i'm still subscribed to the newsletter.

[AbnRanger]

I ordered thru newtek
Did any body get a email from newtek yet??I ordered through Newtek as well, and did indeed receive the e-mail. If you didn't, you probably need to contact them and see if they have your correct e-mail address.

[krimpr]

I ordered through Newtek as well, and did indeed receive the e-mail. If you didn't, you probably need to contact them and see if they have your correct e-mail address.

Heya AbnRanger;... I did get a newsletter (am Canadian and ordered through Newtek/US) but no link serial# info about the plugin. Is this the status for registered N. Americans or have I missed something? Not being impatient here, just trying to make sure that the boat hasn't left without me. Thanks!

[nerdyguy227]

I didnt get an email for LwCad or the beta yet and I know they have my correct email address cause I got the LW status updata email in dec.

[AbnRanger]

Heya AbnRanger;... I did get a newsletter (am Canadian and ordered through Newtek/US) but no link serial# info about the plugin. Is this the status for registered N. Americans or have I missed something? Not being impatient here, just trying to make sure that the boat hasn't left without me. Thanks!
The letter was from Newtek Marketing Dept..and it was nothing more than a "Heads Up" that this was coming. No link or anything (stated that details would be made available soon)...so I'm just sitting tight, waiting like everyone else. I wonder if they aren't delaying a bit in order make the LWCad download available at the same time as LW 9 Beta is released. Just a hunch.
However, those in Europe, have a registration link (for LWCad)...while we in North America are still in a holding pattern.

[krimpr]

Thanks for the clarification. I'll stop mindlessly hunting everywhere for a download link now.

[Emmanuel]

Obviously, we Europeans are way more pretty than the rest of the world, and stronger we are, too.
While we are at it, this is too much fun :)

[Emmanuel]

With these tools we probably can do stuff like the Meats Maier sculptures...

[hrgiger]

I missed most of the threads about the recent addition of LWCAD. Has it said anywhere whether we will be eligible to upgrade to LWCAD 2 the same way as if we had actually purchased the plug-in? Thanks.

[cagey5]

It was confirmed by Chuck I think. The jist being that we are now legitimate owners of LWCAD just like anyone who purchased it. It's not a special version and is therefore eligible for the same upgrade path as any other legitimate owner.

[Gaze]

It was confirmed by Chuck I think. The jist being that we are now legitimate owners of LWCAD just like anyone who purchased it. It's not a special version and is therefore eligible for the same upgrade path as any other legitimate owner.I read that, too. Sounds swell, but...
still wondering what that means... how much exactly will LWCAD2 cost when it's available??? I don't think anyone ever answered that specifically :stumped:

[geothefaust]

I read that, too. Sounds swell, but...
still wondering what that means... how much exactly will LWCAD2 cost when it's available??? I don't think anyone ever answered that specifically :stumped:

As far as I know, there is no price set for LWCAD 2.0. But you may want to check the site for yourself. :)

Here is the link. (http://www.wtools3d.com/)

[nerdyguy227]

I am sure the software programers of LWcad are very happy now as they know they will have MANY more customers because of this, and they got money in the process

I couldnt immagen many people would not get LwCad 2 since there is so much more and so many lw users will love the 1.5 version, and want the awesome tools in the next set

yea I am in the US and didnt get any email for the beta or plugin download yet

[Gaze]

...you may want to check the site for yourself. :)LOL
Yeah, did that, but still not clear :foreheads

Anyone wanna take a crack at deciphering this:

LWCAD update policy:
...

Update from version 1.5 to future version 2 will be paid.
Price for LWCAD 2 will be cumulative. But update will cost only difference between old and new version. If you are considering buy LWCAD now, you will pay the same price anyway.
Only owners of previous paid Cap Hole Studio version and actual LWCAD version have granted free update to LWCAD 2.

[geothefaust]

LOL
Yeah, did that, but still not clear :foreheads

Anyone wanna take a crack at deciphering this:

LWCAD update policy:
...

Update from version 1.5 to future version 2 will be paid.
Price for LWCAD 2 will be cumulative. But update will cost only difference between old and new version. If you are considering buy LWCAD now, you will pay the same price anyway.
Only owners of previous paid Cap Hole Studio version and actual LWCAD version have granted free update to LWCAD 2.


I'm taking that as literal as it is typed. :deal:

There has been no communication as to how it will work, from the developer. So, as it says above, is how I am guessing that it will function.

[fyrissian]

Anyone wanna take a crack at deciphering this:

As I read it:

If LWCad 2.0 costs Y,
and LWCad 1.5 costs X,

then the cost to upgrade from 1.5 to 2.0 is Y-X

But I Could Be Wrong.

-f-

[Thor Simpson]

As I read it:

If LWCad 2.0 costs Y,
and LWCad 1.5 costs X,

then the cost to upgrade from 1.5 to 2.0 is Y-X

But I Could Be Wrong.

-f-
That's almost never how it works. Especially since X and Y are usually about the same. ;)

But yeah, that's what I get out of the statement too.

[Wickster]

Here is my take on this:

Update from version 1.5 to future version 2 will be paid.
The update from 1.5 to 2.0 will be a paid version. So buying 1.5 will not get you a free update to 2.0

Price for LWCAD 2 will be cumulative. But update will cost only difference between old and new version. If you are considering buy LWCAD now, you will pay the same price anyway.
If we were to buy 1.5 for $200 and the cost of a full 2.0 is $300 then the upgrade from 1.5 to 2.0 is $100

Only owners of previous paid Cap Hole Studio version and actual LWCAD version have granted free update to LWCAD 2.
I guess those who bought Cap Hole studio and LWCAD (not the ones that got it for free I guess will get 2.0 for free.

I think I made it even more confusing. :foreheads

[StereoMike]

I understood it the same way.
So I guess you're not more confused than the average member here :)

[Big Jay]

I alrready downloaded my copy from newtek's U.S. site. It is under your account reg login along with the rest of your update downloads

waiting for a serial before installing it now.