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See AutoCAD X

The AutoCAD Product Design and Usability team would like to invite you to join them for a sneak peek and test drive of a future version of AutoCAD, focusing on changes to the user interface and productivity enhancements. Members of the AutoCAD team will be there to introduce you to new and enhanced AutoCAD features. Read more →

Attention Bloggers - Autodesk University 2008 Blogger Social

Now this AU 2008 Blogger Social is becoming reality! Spread the word to fellow CAD, Design, and Autodesk related bloggers who may be attending Autodesk University 2008. Read more →

Free Navigation Bonus Tool for AutoCAD 2008 and 2009 Available from Autodesk Labs

Randy Kintzley of AutoCAD Bonus Tool and Express Tool fame and in recent years a developer in core AutoCAD has released a nugget to Autodesk Labs. The Navigation Bonus Tool for AutoCAD Read more →

Monday Email Question - Display Screen CRT or LCD Crispness?

I received an email from a customer this morning that I thought I should share my answer. Read more →

Happy Friday! Human Tetris Coming to US TV This Weekend with Hole In the Wall

remember watching the YouTube videos of the Japanese game show for Human Tetris where contestants try to navigate moving shapes and it was hilarious and entertaining. Well not to let the skillet get cold a new show named Hole in the Wall is coming to the Fox network starting this Sunday night http://fox.com/fod/play.php?sh=holeinthewall. It will be interesting to see if they can do it as well as the Japanese game show. Traditionally the Japanese game shows on TV in Japan are far better than the ones remade for markets outside Japan like the new shows like “I Survived a Japanese Game Show” but I do love MXC (MXC Most Extreme Elimination) which is based on Japanese Game show Takeshi’s Castle. I remember watching the YouTube videos of the Japanese game show for Human Tetris where contestants try to navigate moving shapes and it was hilarious and entertaining. Well not to let the skillet get cold a new show named Hole in the Wall is coming to the Fox network starting this Sunday night http://fox.com/fod/play.php?sh=holeinthewall. Read more →

A New Autodesk Blog is Born – Welcome The Revit Clinic!

Welcome to the CAD Blogosphere Harlan Brumm. Harlan is a fellow desker who is the Global Technical Lead on Autodesk Revit product for Autodesk Product Support. He is also a Green Bay Packer fan, but I would suggest not asking about Brett Favre at least for awhile. The Revit Clinic provides customers with preventative and rehabilitative BIM care. Read more →

CAD Midwest Technology Expo in Kansas City Missouri September 30, 2008

This will be the tenth annual event. A full day Autodesk products event with over 40 sessions of workshops, presentations and tips and tricks sponsored by Autodesk Premier Solutions Partner Mid-West CAD. This will be my second time attending and presenting at this event the last time as back in 2006. Not only is it a great event, the BBQ is top notch (mmm Jack Stack). Registration is required. http://www.mwcad.com/ http://www.mwcad.com/CADMW08.pdf Cheers, Shaan Read more →

AUGI DESIGN ACADEMY 2008 London, England

AUGI Design Academy – London features more than 60 information-packed Autodesk software courses and multiple opportunities to network with peers. Besides the education edge you’ll receive, enjoy the 2nd Annual AUGIuk Beer Bust, continental breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, and giveaways every day. Read more →

Headed to California, with a Laptop on my Knee

After a week back after a trip to Atlanta Georgia I am once again packing to head to the airport. This time heading for Autodesk HQ in San Rafael California and a afternoon trip to Los Angeles. I was not stationary over the weekend as I took my oldest son down to Moab Utah for some rock climbing/hiking and to see what was left of the recently fallen Wall Arch at Arches National Park. The arch is gone except a large pike of sandstone and the sign which the infamous Matt Murphy Clay Head Sculpture posed with. Read more →