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30 posts from March 2007
30 March 2007
28 March 2007
Show Autodesk Your AutoCAD Screen!
The AutoCAD Product Design Team is gathering a collection of screenshots to broaden our view of our customers work environment.
We are looking for a screenshot that best captures your normal toolbar arrangement, palette setup, dashboard position, etc. We will use these screenshots to aid our design decisions concerning the user interface of AutoCAD and any other Autodesk products.
As a participant in this project, we ask you to email us your country and product name. Then, take a screenshot of your working environment; preferably while you have a project/drawing open and email it to screenshot@autodesk.com.
How to Submit the Screenshot?
Send images to: screenshot@autodesk.com
- On the Subject line of your email please specify the following:
- Product, release (e.g. AutoCAD 2007);
- Number of monitors (2 monitors)
- Your Country/product language (Australia/English)”
EXAMPLE:
Here are a couple ways to make a screenshot (the instructions are the same if you are using a single monitor or dual monitors):
If the project contains sensitive material, please use a non-sensitive project or scale the model so vulnerable details can’t be seen. Autodesk respects the confidentiality of our customers and will only use your screenshot as a part of our internal design process.
Here are a couple ways to make a screenshot (the instructions are the same if you are using a single monitor or dual monitors):
- Using Outlook. With the Autodesk application active, hit the Print Screen (PrtSc) key on your keyboard. Paste the screenshot directly in the message pane of Outlook. Send to: screenshot@autodesk.com
- Using word processing program or image editor. With the Autodesk application active, hit the Print Screen (PrtSc) key on your keyboard. Paste the screenshot in an image editing program such as Paint or Photoshop. You can also paste the screenshot directly into Word. Save the file as a BMP, PNG, or if using Word, DOC. Attach to an email and send to: screenshot@autodesk.com
- Using a screen capture program like SnagIt from www.techsmith.com. Attach to an email and send to: screenshot@autodesk.com
Thanks for your support!
AutoCAD Product Design and Usability Team
27 March 2007
26 March 2007
AutoCAD 2008: New Invert Xclip Command Option
The AutoCAD Product Feedback Contact Us web form received a submission the other day. The actual product team members monitor this email alias and reply.
"I would like you to improve the XCLIP command so that you have an option to suppress the display of Xref not only outside of the defined boundary but also inside of it, sort of being able "invert" the clipping area."
I sent a personal response back within minutes explaining:
"Thank you for using the AutoCAD Feedback form. AutoCAD 2008 has added a
new XCLIP Invert option. You can try the feature in the AutoCAD 2008
trial download at http://www.autodesk.com/autocad-trial."
Regular Xclip
New Xclip Invert option
Cheers,
Shaan
AutoCAD 2008 New Features Workshop Online
Check out the interactive Flash based tutorials for some new AutoCAD 2008 features which comes with AutoCAD 2008 but also now available online.
AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008 and Other Autodesk Products Shipping
Boxes started shipping to customers on March 23rd, 2007. I hope to get a video and images of the first boxes going out the door soon and will post them. I do know that the first Autodesk Impression went to Boise Idaho.
Here is an updated AutoCAD Release Timeline image I created for my Unofficial AutoCAD History Site which I hope to complete updating this week.
Cheers,
Shaan
22 March 2007
Autodesk University 2006 Video
During Autodesk University in Las Vegas last year Helge Brettschneider and myself shot photos and video during the event to create a video showing the power of AU. This is our third year doing this fun and unofficial media project for AU.
The following is a short draft in low resolution of a video being created from AU 2006. Unfortunately we could not publicly show all of the really cool Blue Man Group performance video. It was actually shot in high-def and we have some behind the scenes of AU captured. There are literally hours of video but Helge put together a nice quick snapshot video of some of the content for your enjoyment.
I am definitely no threat to Oprah or other TV interviewers jobs. Next year we will do one even better!!!
Thank you Helge!
Link (00:02:56 Windows Media Vide 9,046KB)
21 March 2007
Very Nice Autodesk Story Video "Experience it Before it is Real"
The video shows the impact of experiencing your designs before they are built and showcases many Autodesk customers designs. The video is pretty cool graphics and sound mixing so turn up your speakers. 
Experience it Before it is Real Video (640x480 00:02:59 Windows Media Video .wmv 33,043KB)
20 March 2007
New AutoCAD Graphics Card List & XML Database Update
New look and new data for AutoCAD 2007 and AutoCAD 2008.
Cheers,
Shaan
The Graphics Hardware List provides you with the status of certified, supported and non-supported graphics hardware for the new 3D display features in AutoCAD® 2007 and AutoCAD 2008 based products.
http://www.autodesk.com/autocad-graphicscard
The Certified Hardware XML Database
The AutoCAD Hardware Certification Database file contains data that AutoCAD uses for optimizing the performance of graphics hardware.
http://www.autodesk.com/autocad-graphicscardupdate
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19 March 2007
Download AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008
That's right, the full download for 30 day trials is now live. You can download and run a fully functional version for 30 days. You will need a broadband connection in order to download. Run the latest products through their paces and check out the new features. AutoCAD 2008 is available in both 32 bit and 64 bit.
This offer is valid only in the United States and Canada. For countries outside the United States and Canada, contact your local Autodesk Authorized Reseller. This product is subject to the terms and conditions of the end-user license agreement that accompanies this software.
Links: AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008
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Compare Your Version of AutoCAD with AutoCAD 2008 (pdf - 98Kb)
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Autodesk.com Gets a New Look
Just a few minutes ago the switch was flipped and http://www.autodesk.com got a new look and lots of new information.
You’ll notice that Autodesk.com has a new look and feel. Have a look around.
- We’ve reorganized key content on our Home page, main gateway pages, and product center pages to help you navigate more quickly to important areas.
- We give you targeted information and more contextualized links.
- We’ve improved our visual design to better articulate the leadership in design technology you’ve come to expect from Autodesk.
All the new products are listed with information including the new AutoCAD 2008.
With the new launch of a new look and so much new content there could be intermittent issues. You can provide your feedback or report issues at the Contact Us Link for website feedback.
AutoCAD 2008 Easter Egg Hunt
Chris Dodge found the AutoCAD 2008 easter egg. Easter eggs are done as free time permits and there is no impact on main development. It is a software industry tradition from people proud to show their names and thank beta testers for testing and feedback.
Discussion Groups Index > AutoCAD Groups > AutoCAD 2008 > Found the 2008 Easter Egg http://discussion.autodesk.com/thread.jspa?threadID=553208
Now people need to find the proper way to get to the easter egg instead of the programming route. 
The audio was Stage Fright by Nightsage Productions www.nightsage.com and co-written by AutoCAD team member Terri Beausejour.
Here is a screen recording of the AutoCAD 2008 easter egg.
Link to Video (7.5MB .WMV)
16 March 2007
14 March 2007
13 March 2007
AutoCAD 2008: MATTs (Multiline Attributes)
No longer are you limited to a single line text attributes, you can now create and use multiline attributes "MATTs". The MATTs also get a very nice set of special formatting options in a MText like editor.
To create a multiline attribute definition
- Click Draw menu > Block > Define Attributes....
or at the Command prompt, enter ATTDEF - In the Attribute Definition dialog box, under Mode, select Multiple Lines.
- Enter tag information, location, and text options.
- (Optional) Under Text Settings, Boundary Width, specify a value.
- (Optional) Click the Multiline In-Place Text Editor button to use the in-place text editor to format the attribute in the drawing.
- Click OK.
After creating the attribute definition, you can select it as an object while creating a block definition. If the attribute definition is incorporated into a block, whenever you insert the block, you are prompted with the text string you specified for the attribute. Each subsequent instance of the block can have a different value specified for the attribute.
Try using a <Ctrl> double click. That will launch the in-place editor for Multiline attributes or even the legacy single line attributes.
Set ATTIPE to 0 to get the limited editor.
The following commands have support for the multiline attributes.
ATTDEF
-ATTDEF
ATTEDIT
BATTMAN
Also, the new command ATTIPEDIT does change the text for an attribute, but it does it in-place. It works for both single and multi-line attributes (SATTs & MATTs).
09 March 2007
AutoCAD 2008: DGN Underlay Video
Perhaps you work in a multi CAD platform office or work with contractors or suppliers that use another CAD system like MicroStation V8. AutoCAD 2008 adds the ability to import, export, and even reference as an underlay the V8 format DGN file content/geometry.
The underlay option is a nice way to not convert or modify the V8 DGN file but base your design in AutoCAD DWG on the referenced DGN geometry. I created a short 2 minute video during the alpha and beta of AutoCAD 2008 then codename Spago and am posting it for your viewing.
Link to DGN Underlay Video (Windows Media Video "WMV" format 2 minutes, 10MB)
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08 March 2007
Autodesk MyFeedback Web Portal Re-Design Project
The Autodesk MyFeedback portal is used to manage all Autodesk beta and feedback projects for Autodesk products. We are starting the re-design project based on past feedback and are now speaking with possible design and development companies. We will also be gathering more MyFeedback portal design and usability feedback from existing MyFeedback users over the next few weeks. We are looking for portal user interface design and development company for this large web portal. We have an existing ASP based portal and a Community Server forum system. We are looking to develop a single sign in portal with CS integration and membership with roles and membership that is all private. Currently we have almost 400 private discussion forums and well over 10,000 active members.
If you have a company that performs web portal UI design and usability and .Net development and have CS experience, please contact me with references and examples and I can provide more details and arrange a discussion. shaan.hurley@autodesk.com.
New Autodesk Public Discussion Groups for 2008 Products
With some of the 2008 products preparing to start shipping, a few of the new product discussion forums are now being added.
AutoCAD 2008 public discussion forum
Web:
http://discussion.autodesk.com/forum.jspa?forumID=247
NNTP:
news://discussion.autodesk.com/autodesk.autocad.2008
AutoCAD Architecture 2008 public discussion forum
Web:
http://discussion.autodesk.com/forum.jspa?forumID=248
NNTP:
news://discussion.autodesk.com/autodesk.autocad-architecture.2008
AUGI Connection Newsletter Article March 2007 on the new AutoCAD Customer Involvement Program "CIP".
My fellow team member Brian Souder a longtime veteran here at Autodesk along with AUGI wrote an article on the new Customer Involvement Program "CIP" in AutoCAD 2008.
The new CIP feature in AutoCAD 2008 provides the option to send AutoCAD usage and hardware details to Autodesk "opt-in". Why would you do that, well all the data is anonymous so we have no idea who you are just your usage and hardware details so we can make more informed design decisions. For example some of the important details might be which common commands are used in a sequence or where they are used from such as the menu versus the commandline or a script. Better products require better customer feedback and data. It may also be used to prevent changing something that people actually use or to expand support for certain hardware. There have not been any performance issues with this enabled and we got some really great data during the AutoCAD 2008 beta testing. This is not some secret spyware as it is really an optional way to improve and better our products with more solid data from our customers and their use of our products.
Read the article for more details: Help Autodesk to Help You - March 2007
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