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I have received many emails and searches to this blog regarding AutoCAD and 64 bit. One of the biggest misconceptions is that 64 bit will increase the units precision beyond the current 16 decimals or 64 bit floating point which AutoCAD has supported since the 80's. I even wrote a blog article about the 64 bit accuracy misconception a few years ago. The benefits of 64 bit hardware with a 64 bit Windows operating system is mainly for the increased... Read more →
Helpful Knowledge Base article. LINK Remove all Autodesk® software products from system to ensure clean installation ID: TS45252 Applies to: AutoCAD® 2007 AutoCAD® 2006 AutoCAD® 2005 AutoCAD® 2004 AutoCAD® 2002 AutoCAD® 2000 AutoCAD LT® 2007 AutoCAD LT® 2006 AutoCAD LT® 2005 AutoCAD LT® 2004 AutoCAD LT® 2002 AutoCAD LT® 2000i AutoCAD LT® 2000 IssueThere are occasions when Autodesk® software products may experience installation problems after failed installs or uninstalls of other Autodesk products. In these cases, it is recommended that... Read more →
"Autodesk® Architectural Desktop 2007 Service Pack 1 continues Autodesk's commitment to quality for our customers by improving upon a number of features within the product, some of which include, Construction Lines, Doors,Inserting DXF Files, Multi-View Blocks, Project Management, Properties Palette, Reference Keynote Legend, Roof Slabs, Spaces, Stairs, Style Manager, Tool Palettes, Windows while also addressing early customer feedback." LINK Readme (html - 75 Kb) Read more →
I visited my mother this weekend in Idaho and found her wireless unsecured and changed it. My suggestions at the very least are to change the router name, enable WEP, and do not broadcast you SSID to your neighbors or those within range. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networkin... http://www.usatoday.com/tech/columnist/kimkomando/... http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,4149,844020,00.asp http://www.net-security.org/article.php?id=811 http://www.lifehacker.com/software/security/todo-s... http://arstechnica.com/guides/tweaks/home-802.11b.... I also had my oldest son with me who recently got his learners permit to drive (Ugh). I let him drive most of the way back from Idaho and while he... Read more →
There is an email virus going around in Zip attachments and usually with the email subject line of "Good Day". http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory... http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/update/bulletins/200609.mspx http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060926/ap_on_hi_te/mi... Be careful...update your anti virus. Read more →
Mmmmm Kansas City Bar-B-Que time! I will be there arriving the afternoon of October 10th 2006 and then presenting on the 11th and departing early afternoon on the 12th. Myself, Abhi Singh and Bud Schroeder will be presenting as guest speakers at the event. I will also (hopefully) be meeting the Kansas City AutoCAD Users Group http://www.kcaug.com/ I hope to see you there. Make sure to chase me down and chat. Cheers, Shaan Read more →
I remember back a few years ago being a guinea pig and starting this blog. There were quite a few people thinking I was nuts (they were right) but I knew it would be fun and a great way to connect with people and also spread information and share knowledge. Now the list of Autodesk company blogs has grown to 20 21 great blogs. I guess the idea was a good one and my guinea pig testing succeeded and caught... Read more →
5th Annual AU Duffer's Anonymous Open. James has organized this for a few years and I have seen the bloodshot eyes and sun burns as proof they had a ton of fun. My time is so limited at AU with so many things going on I have not been able to attend myself. perhaps it is best I did not attend as I am dangerous on a golf course. I could either wound someone with a stray shot or roll... Read more →
Robert Green is a well known CAD Management expert, consultant, and writer for Cadalyst Magazine and his CAD Manager's Newsletters. He currently has a survey for CAD Managers and the more that take the survey the more accurate the survey will be. If you are a CAD Manager please take a moment to take the survey. www.cad-manager.com/survey.htm Read more →
What is the world coming to? :-) I am referring to Autodesk ISD Civil 3D Technical Evangelist Pete Kelsey and his new blog entitled "The Dirt". Pete is also one of the most wicked guitarist and has played many Autodesk Universities in the band Dr. Ruth. Pete is a great and knowledgeable guy. I just wish I had some of his hair as he seems to be getting more each year, while I seem to be getting less. From AU... Read more →
You can view the recorded screencast by Lynn Allen for an insider's look at AutoCAD® 2007. Link to AutoCAD 2007 Screencast Link to Lynn's Blog Read more →
There is a new Autodesk Labs (http://labs.autodesk.com/) addition for Autodesk® Inventor 11 users. Here is the official description: "Use this application to convert neutral 3D CAD (STEP, SAT or IGES Solids) models into fully featured Autodesk® Inventor™ 11 models. Feature mapping can be executed automatically or interactively as needed to maintain design intent." There are other Autodesk Labs addition coming in the future so subscribe to the RSS feed on the labs page or check back often and spread the... Read more →
The flood gates have opened once again for public participation in the beta of the next release of Microsoft Windows. Windows Vista beta of Release Candidate 1 is available for download at just over 2Gig or you can order a DVD at $3. Windows Vista Preview Site Read more →
The AutoCAD Hardware Certification Database file contains the latest data that AutoCAD uses for optimizing the performance of graphics hardware. http://www.autodesk.com/autocad-graphicscard http://usa.autodesk.com/getdoc/id=DL7440746 The current version of the Hardware Certification Database is: 1.1.1.4. If the version of the local copy of your database is older than the current version then your database needs to be updated. Affected Products AutoCAD® 2007 AutoCAD® Electrical 2007 AutoCAD® Mechanical 2007 Autodesk® Architectural Desktop 2007 Autodesk® Building Systems 2007 Autodesk® Civil 3D® 2007 Autodesk Inventor® Professional... Read more →
Hopefully you have already got your AU 2006 reservations and classes setup because if you have not you may be in another hotel due to the mighty Venetian hotel being filled up by AU attendees. Yes it appears to be another record setting AU attendance year. I just got word that my team (the MyFeedback Team) will have a space on the AU exhibit floor. Now I need to start planning for what to give out. We are looking into... Read more →
『Autodesk University』（AU）は、日頃オートデスク製品をご愛顧いただいているユーザのみなさまを対象に、米国では10年以上開催されているオート... Read more →
Thanks to the heads up by Mike Perry. It's still not too late to sign up and enjoy free ATP Courses for September 2006, starting Monday the 11th. On offer in the month of September... ATP136 Have You Met QSelect? FastTrack - AutoCAD ATP137 3D 2007: Finally! something we can ALL use - AutoCAD ATP140 Creating Block Based MvParts in ABS 2006/2007 - Autodesk Buildings Systems ATP 143 Implementing Dynamic Blocks - AutoCAD ATP144 AutoLISP for AutoCAD - Programming ATP145... Read more →
We had a major failure of the MyFeedback and labs.autodesk.com servers hardware and operating system this morning. The Autodesk data center is now bring back up the mirrored backups so we can restore and get back on line. The servers should be back up this weekend and more hardware and servers added to make sure there are no more interruptions. Regards, Shaan Update: The servers are back online for the most part with more work continuing. Read more →
You can join AUGI for free and get access to a wealth of benefits. You get to network with over 60,000 of your peers, free training classes, early Autodesk University registration and a discount, AUGI forums, and access to the Autodesk University handouts from classes from 2000 to 2004. Link to AUGI.com AU Handouts Read more →
A new AutoCAD Mechanical blog has been launched by Andrew de Leon. http://mfgcommunity.autodesk.com/blog/andrew/ Read more →
Last weekend was the Labor Day Weekend here in the US. I spent mine camped in the Nevada desert near Great Basin National Park. Normally you drive through a desert and wonder what on earth could you do in the desert, well there is plenty. There is beauty in every environment even a desert and the sunsets are stunning and seem to be more colorful in the desert. I even went on a 90 minute tour of the Lehman caves... Read more →
Check out the AutoCAD 2007 Tips page as there are some new tips and tricks available. Link Read more →
Save 15% on all Autodesk Official Training Courseware (AOTC) as well as select Media & Entertainment titles covering 3ds Max, Maya and StudioTools. Below is a list of the AutoCAD 2007 AOTC titles AutoCAD 2007 Creating 3D Models Released 12-Apr-06 AutoCAD & LT 2007 Essentials Released 18-Apr-06 AutoCAD 2007 Transitioning From AutoCAD 2006 Released 24-Apr-06 AutoCAD 2007 Conceptual Design Released 2-Jun-06 AutoCAD 2007 Designing & Managing Dynamic Blocks Released 22-Jun-06 AutoCAD 2007 Customizing the Interface Released 25-Jul-06 AutoCAD 2007 Transitioning... Read more →
Beginning today, any student or faculty with a valid education email address is invited to participate in the Community. More than 6,000 students at accredited universities worldwide have already signed up as test users of the site, http://students.autodesk.com , which delivers free downloads of Autodesk® software products for architecture, industrial design, civil engineering and mechanical engineering. Soon the site will also offer resources for students in art and animation fields of study. Some highlights: Discussion Forums Job Postings Tips and... Read more →
Steve Irwin ‘The Crocodile Hunter’ and whom I have watched for many years on the TV, died today. He was doing what he loved exploring exotic locations and wildlife and many like myself envied and admired him as a great person with the ultimate adventure job. I really regret not visiting Steve’s wildlife park in Queensland Australia while I was traveling in Australia this last June. Good Bye Steve Discovery Mourns Tragic Loss of Steve Irwin 'Crocodile Hunter' Irwin Killed... Read more →