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Autodesk University 2009 Bloggers Social

We have settled on a date and time for the second annual Autodesk University Bloggers Social. Read more →

Autodesk University 2009 Tweetup

I am in the process of organizing a Tweetup (gathering) for users of Twitter who will be attending Autodesk University 2009. Read more →

Autodesk University Shutterbug Tour 2009 Details

This fun event will be held again this year. We will be exploring and photographing the scenic and colorful Southern Nevada desert and surrounding areas Read more →

AutoCAD and Other Autodesk Software Supported on Parallels

Now you can run AutoCAD and other Autodesk software on a Mac and be supported by Autodesk in both Apple Bootcamp and the Parallels virtualized software. Read more →

Salt City Autodesk User Meetup Tonight

I have received a great deal of contacts from people planning on attending tonight's meetup. Some are coming from a great distance to attend. We will have root beer and pizza thanks to the generous offer of ProSoft. I will also have some goodies to give away. Read more →

AutoCAD 2010 on Microsoft Windows 7

With the impending public release and launch of Microsoft’s latest Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 I have been receiving many emails about it and AutoCAD 2010 support. Read more →

AutoCAD Plant 3D Released

Autodesk is the leading cross discipline and industry software company covering a wide range from architecture to visualization including plant design. We released the AutoCAD P&ID a few years back, and now we have released our AutoCAD Plant 3D. Read more →

See the Difference Tour with AutoCAD 2010 Tour in October

Sign up to attend the free events. Lynn Allen and myself will be winging around the North American continent in October. Read more →

Salt City Autodesk User Meetup - This Wednesday September 23 2009

I just set out the reminder email to people that have signed up to attend and receive information on this inaugural Autodesk User Meetup this week. Read more →

AutoCAD September Free Plugin of the Month ~ Offset in XREF OffsetInXref

The Autodesk Labs is now posting free AutoCAD plugins and the code for those wanting to learn more on AutoCAD customization. Read more →

Excellent AutoCAD UI Color Settings for 3D

Guillermo wrote a great blog post in June on modifying your AutoCAD UI colors. I have now saved a profile and workspace with these great colors. Read more →

Project Twitch – Run Many Autodesk Software Applications Over the Web!

A cool “cloud” project is available for testing from the fine folks in the Autodesk Labs. If you located close to San Francisco and have a high speed connection. Read more →

Autodesk SketchBook Mobile for the iPhone and iPod touch

This is so very cool for users of the Apple iPhone and Apple iPod touch and only $2.99 which has to be a record low price for an Autodesk application excluding free products Read more →

Webcast AutoCAD 2010 en Español / Spanish

Guillermo while anxiously awaiting an addition to his family posted a recording of the recent AutoCAD 2010 presentation he did in Spanish. Read more →

AutoCAD Mechanical Videos on AutoCAD Exchange Now

For those of the mechanical engineering persuasion and using AutoCAD Mechanical or thinking about it there is some great new resources. The AutoCAD Mechanical View on the AutoCAD Exchange is now live and some nice videos have been posted to both the AutoCAD Exchange and YouTube. Read more →

AutoCAD Mechanical 2010 Update 1 Released

The AutoCAD Mechanical 2010 Update 1 has now been released for download. Please make sure to read through the ReadMe document as it lists many of the changes as well as an update check issue with IE8. This Update 1 includes the AutoCAD 2010 Update 1 plus some specific AutoCAD Mechanical updates. Updates & Service Packs > AutoCAD Mechanical 2010 Update 1 AutoCAD 2010 Mechanical 32bit acm2010update1.exe (exe - 25762Kb) AutoCAD 2010 Mechanical 64bit acm2010update1x64.exe (exe - 37651Kb) Readme Czech... Read more →

What a Day, 3.6 Million Pounds of Thrust Was a Blast

I just returned from the worlds largest solid fuel rocket motor test about an hour drive North of me in Utah. The rocket motor was the NASA ARES-1 DM-1 built and tested by ATK Space Systems. Read more →

T-18 Hours Until ARES 1 DM-1 Rocket Motor Test

I will be attending the large solid fuel rocket test tomorrow here in Northern Utah with ATK & NASA. Read more →

See the Difference with AutoCAD 2010 Tour in October 2009

I will be presenting along with Autodesk’s own Lynn Allen and some fine Autodesk partners for a busy October schedule. Please come visit with us for these free events. Read more →