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My oldest son starts college here in Utah next week, wow do I feel old and soon to be broke (g). It would be so cool to be in his shoes and going through the experience. He just graduated High School and we all wanted him to stay in the mode of education so he did not put it off for later. I am damn proud of him! Speaking of college…. My family has always been a strong believer in... Read more →
This one is related to students and educators which is something myself and Autodesk 110% believe in as they are the future. Autodesk Launches Animation Academy 2009 for Secondary Schools “The six-part curriculum introduces students to 3D animation and visual effects technology while immersing them in core academic subjects such as science, math, language and arts. For the first time, Animation Academy includes Autodesk Mudbox digital sculpting software and Autodesk MotionBuilder character animation software, along with the Autodesk 3ds Max... Read more →
Spread the word! Place your face on Facebook and join the AU events. This way we can all get together, network, as well as know each other by face and background. There is also the good AU Online. Facebook is a great way of keeping in touch and up to date and organize gatherings and events and know who you are dealing with and network with them making the best use of your time. Autodesk University 2008 Facebook Group Autodesk... Read more →
Lee Ambrosius has now updated his PDF documents carrying on both of our long volunteer efforts to provide a complete list of commands and system variables for AutoCAD since AutoCAD Release 12 to present day including showing what has been added, removed or changed. In order to access the PDF's, you must be a member of HyperPics.com which as always is free of charge and advertisement free. AutoCAD Command and General Quick Reference Guides Updated Thank you Lee! Thanks to... Read more →
I am excited to mention that Eddie Paul known as Hollywood’s best kept secret will be presenting at Autodesk University 2008. Eddie is an amazing guy. I met him in June of this year and got to see some of his creations which span from Hollywood special effects, Hollywood movie cars and props, to revolutionary motor designs and video technology. He is a modern day inventor as well as master craftsman writing many books on metal fabrication and bodywork including... Read more →
I am now all set for the worlds premier, largest, and hands down best design related software conference is coming again to Las Vegas. Read more →
Just this week perhaps Tuesday one of the famous sandstone arches fell, Wall Arch is now Wall Pile. Read more →
Expect to see many inspiring moments from the dedicated athletes from all around the world in the coming days as the 2008 Olympics begin in Beijing China. http://en.beijing2008.cn/ The Olympic motto is Citius—Altius—Fortius, which is Latin for "faster, higher, stronger." The intended meaning is that one's focus should be on bettering one's achievements, rather than on coming in first. (http://www.infoplease.com/spot/olympicsceremonies.html) I took a few minutes and modeled in 3D in AutoCAD 2009 the Olympic Rings emblem/chain that symbolize the countries... Read more →
In addition to using AutoCAD, Impression, 3ds max, and many other Autodesk products I have been a longtime user of Autodesk Inventor from the pre Inventor 1.0 days. My background is mechanical design so Autodesk Inventor has always been a tool I use in my arsenal of design applications. Being one of the founders of Autodesk Labs, Now the Autodesk Inventor Team is soon to be releasing a new Autodesk Labs Technology Preview named: Inventor Plastic Features Technology Preview This... Read more →
During life people come and people go. People make decisions and changes in their life and careers all the time and a good friend and coworker of mine has just made several. Tim (leave no stone unturned) McMahon has been with Autodesk since dinosaurs ruled the source code vaults (just kidding) but he is one of the earliest Autodesk employees remaining. Tim has been with the AutoCAD Team involved in QA testing since the early days of John Walker running... Read more →
Posted One Year Ago (OYA) From a recent real submission to the AutoCAD Product Feedback web form and responded with a solution by Misha of the AutoCAD Team. It is a fairly common problem when a registry cleaning tool goes overboard and removes required data for a program. Problem: "There are not properties listed in my "properties" dialogue box when I click on an item." Solution: Usually this is caused a external application that cleans Windows registry settings and data.... Read more →
I saw a recent documentary on bees and it really caught my attention due to the impact it can have on our food. The imported European honeybees are in deep trouble with mysterious large declines CCD (Colony Collapse Disorder) due to potentially multiple diseases, overwork, cell phones, and chemicals. The culprit is being actively researched around the world as bee colonies disappear literally overnight from their hives. Some bee keepers have had to import at a great cost bees from... Read more →
I figured for creating a new blog banner to eat our own Autodesk dog food and use Autodesk Impression 2. Read more →
I will be attending and speaking at the absolutely HUGE International Woodworking Fair http://www.iwfatlanta.com/ in Atlanta Georgia this month. I will be at booth # 5013 of amazing Autodesk partner Microvellum. http://www.microvellum.com/ In keeping with my invitations to chat while traveling, If you are an AutoCAD user and interested in a discussion about AutoCAD with your team at your office or over a cup of coffee, please send me an email. We are not strangers, we are friends that have... Read more →
Longtime CAD writer/press and quite the character Martyn Day alerted me on Facebook about one of his latest ventures. Read more →
I am providing some geek’ish fun on a Monday by providing the world in a 3D drawing. Read more →