We've released NaviCAD for iPad for the launch of this game-changing device. You can get it directly from iTunes here. Note that it has the same functionality as the iPhone version except utilizing the bigger screen real estate--suggestions for added functionality to take advantage of the bigger screen are welcome at feedback@navicad.com.

thanks, Chuck

@drchuck said:

We are looking for suggestions when we update NaviCAD for the iPad. We are already running it in full-screen mode on the simulator, but with the additional screen real estate, we have the opportunity to do some really cool things--the sky's the limit. Please be patient though--the approval process for an iPad version will be...lengthy.

Additional screenshots are here.

thanks! Chuck

@tfdesign said:

But I do agree with Mike, I too had problems with NaviCAD, and was considering getting Unity 3D to do pretty much the same thing. I suppose I need to have another go? Thanks for the 'heads up' as they say!

What version are you using? Can you let me know what issues you are having with the app?

thanks, Chuck

We are looking for suggestions when we update NaviCAD for the iPad. We are already running it in full-screen mode on the simulator, but with the additional screen real estate, we have the opportunity to do some really cool things--the sky's the limit. Please be patient though--the approval process for an iPad version will be...lengthy.

Additional screenshots are here.

thanks! Chuck

Hi All,

We've updated NaviCAD to address the following issues:

NaviCAD had been having trouble rendering models generated by the latest versions of Google Earth and SketchUp, but now that's been fixed.

NaviCAD renders models that have been created by Google Building Maker.

NaviCAD now processes textures much faster.

NaviCAD now honors transparencies in textures. A good example of a model that has transparencies in textures is Kévin Girard's Eiffel:

Remember that if you want to see your models in NaviCAD, you must upload them to the Google 3D Warehouse as Google Earth (KMZ) models.

thanks! Chuck

I've posted about our app before, but if you want to see the Monopoly Competition buildings that are in Google Earth (KMZ) format on your iPhone, you can do so with NaviCAD (http://www.navicad.com). Just type in "monopolycompetition09" in the search interface and tap a result. The competition models look very good in NaviCAD.

Note that NaviCAD is only a viewing/navigating app. Any suggestions are welcome--send an email to feedback@navicad.com.

thanks, Chuck (one of the NaviCAD developers)

Hi,

I'm one of the developers of NaviCAD. The app takes advantage of all the iPhone gestures:

1. Swiping rotates the model
2. Pinching zooms in/out
3. On some models, double-tapping on a section of the model highlights the section and makes it the focus of rotation.

The IN/OUT button on the navigation bar toggles you between being inside and outside the model--it is only useful for models that do have an inside like stadiums and arenas. If you are on the inside and you have the iPhone 3GS, when you move the device around, it acts like a window to the model as the app leverages both the phone's accelerometer and compass functionality.

Happy NaviCADing! Chuck