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That's right when a AutoCAD 2007 user crashes (hopefully not) they are presented with a Customer Error Report "CER" dialog. These come into the AutoCAD development team and are researched for the cause. These are very important to Autodesk to... Read more →
The position is for a Technical Product Manager responsible for the licensing, installation, and other key technology components critical to in the Platform Technology Division. You would be located in Northern California's sunny San Rafael a few minutes drive North... Read more →
Mastering AutoCAD 2007 and AutoCAD LT2007 This is a another great book to learn AutoCAD 2007and AutoCAD LT 2007 or even to get up to speed on new features. George has for years educated new users and existing users on... Read more →
AutoCAD 2007 Service Pack 1 AutoCAD LT 2007 Service Pack 1 AutoCAD 2007 Service Pack 1 for Autodesk AutoCAD Revit Series 9.x Primary Issues Resolved by the Service Pack Problems Reported with the Customer Error Reporting Utility (keep sending in... Read more →
There is a Contact Us link on the main http://www.autodesk.com. From that link you can naviugate to where you can provide feedback on the Autodesk.com website or select the Products. and provide feedback on Autodesk products. These forms when submitted... Read more →
Jimmy is very observant by reviewing the Autodesk University 2006 class schedule he noticed something new an interesting. My fellow team mate Peter Quinn responded to Jimmy's post with an invitation for beta testing. Jimmy, Thanks for the plug. Derry... Read more →
As I get older and more years of AutoCAD under my belt I find myself not remembering all the command and system variables. I know you cannot memorize them all. I even wrote a command and system variable map years... Read more →
I work remotely now from Utah and thought "hey CAD camping, why not". Perhaps this year or next I can organize an informal campfire discussion outing. Imagine discussing all sorts of ideas and topics and exchanging knowledge in a real... Read more →
What am I talking about? I am talking about HDR (High Dynamic Range) images as they are absolutly awesome! You are essentially compositing photos at differeing exposures to achieve a range not possible thus violating tonal hierarchy. You can also... Read more →
See an online presentation of AutoCAD Electrical by Shellie Smith and Nate Holt. Read more →
There is a newly released AOTC (Autodesk Official training Courseware) on CAD Management. The courseware is 377 pages and a CD of training designed for those that manage AutoCAD as a CAD Manager. C... Read more →
An August Wedding and a Dashboard Tip! Congratulations to Lynn and Craig for getting married in the Grand Cayman Islands! I guess she forgot she could have gotten married at Autodesk University in... Read more →
AUGI members get free training in the form of ATP courses. This is a great way to sharpen your skills or learn some new ones from fellow AUGI members. Courses starting August 7th, 2006 ATP127 Schedule Tables 101 FastTrack -... Read more →
Free AUGI membership has its many benefits. I did not include the registration link as you would get it if you were an AUGI member, sorry. From an AUGI email today: If you register for AU now, you would receive... Read more →
A new tool was added Friday to the Autodesk Labs web page for Autodesk Vault 5 or Productstream users. Vault Mirror creates a read-only mirror of the files within a Vault. The mirror will contain the same files and directory... Read more →
There is now an official Autodesk University 2006 blog by Autodesk employee Joseph Wurcher the man behind the AU scenes. http://auol.wordpress.com/ ... Read more →
I have assisted in Ted's classes on 3D Studio Viz and Visualization at Autodesk University. This is one of the most respected masters of 3ds Max and Viz and visualization as well as overall wisdom. Ted also authors some great... Read more →
I just spotted a new book authored by two people I know Lee Ambrosius and David Byrnes. Congratulations on the new book! I love the statement on the front “10 Books in 1”. AutoCAD & AutoCAD LT All-in-One Desk Reference... Read more →
For several releases of AutoCAD now customers have been able to submit their own feedback on AutoCAD Help topics. There is a link at the bottom of most pages “Please send us your comment about this pa... Read more →