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AutoCAD for Mac 2011 Update 2 Released

The AutoCAD Product Support blog Without a Net has announced the availability of than Update 2 for AutoCAD for Mac 2011. Read more →

Autodesk University 2011 Class Proposals

At only 245 days left until Autodesk University 2011 it is the time the call for session proposals is now open: http://autode.sk/hq3vqv Read more →

AutoCAD WS mobile – Offline Editing & Viewing of DWG Files

With the free AutoCAD WS mobile app you can view, edit and markup DWG files via mobile devices. Your portable project. No Internet connection, no problem. Read more →

Mr. McCluskey's Method - An Autodesk Film

Some Friday fun. Here is a humorous video shown at Autodesk University 2010 and now available on YouTube. Read more →

AutoCAD 2012 System Requirements

The system requirements for AutoCAD 2012 are pretty much the same as the last release. If you are using AutoCAD 2011 or AutoCAD 2010 just fine, you should be good to go with AutoCAD 2012. Read more →

AutoCAD 2012 Released Today as the 26th release of AutoCAD

A listing of my top 10 features in AutoCAD 2012. Read more →

Autodesk 2012 Products Announced and Revealed

This morning a flurry of 2012 product and sweet suites press releases went live. Autodesk Increases Power of 3D Design With 2012 Design and Creation Suites Autodesk Unveils 2012 Manufacturing Software Portfolio Autodesk 2012 AEC Software Portfolio Expands Value of Building Information Modeling AutoCAD 2012 Products Deliver Flexibility and Accessibility For more details on the products check out the updated Autodesk.com Read more →

AutoCAD 2012 and AutoCAD LT 2012 Downloads

You can now download the AutoCAD 2012 product full 30 day trial and kick the tires and have a look at the new features. Read more →

Autodesk Desktop Applications on my iPad

I thought I would have some fun with my iPad (1st gen) and use it to get to the information and applications on my Windows laptop. Read more →

What Mouse on a Mac

I get this question frequently with the release of AutoCAD for Mac and new Mac users. Am I forced to use a special mouse for a Mac? Read more →

Join Autodesk Special Media Webcast on March 21

Learn about new Autodesk software for design, engineering and entertainment on March 21, 2011. Read more →

Project Snap Finds Content Inside AutoCAD

Project Snap saves you serious time looking for content and even managing data inside AutoCAD. Read more →

TED 2011 Wrap Up

This posts long title should actually be: Head Scan to 3D using Cloud Computing, The Gallery, The Autodesk Book, One Man at TED 2011 Changing the World, and Learn Something. Last week the TED 2011 conference was held in Long Beach California. Autodesk was a sponsor and showed several examples of great design and technology at the event. This event showcases the latest in technology, entertainment, and design as expressed by passionate top speakers in the challenging timeframe of 18 minutes. This is the premier gathering of the Thinkers, Makers, and Do-ers sharing ideas and trying to make the world a better place to live. Read more →

Between the Lines Blog 2010 Stats and Trends

I want to thank all the readers of this blog and followers on Twitter @mrcadman account. This blog has been active for over 7 years now and the number of visitors has continued to grow, but the methods and clients for reading the blog posted content has certainly changed over that time. Read more →

Your AutoCAD DWG Files Anywhere

AutoCAD WS Mobile just hit 1 million downloads in less than 6 months! Read more →

Autodesk Book - Imagine Design Create

At TED 2011, Autodesk launched a new book that celebrates the impact of design. Imagine Design Create tells stories of how technology is transforming the very nature of design and shows several amazing examples. Read more →

Do you use 3D in your AutoCAD work?

Autodesk’s AutoCAD Team is doing some user research for those that use 3D in their AutoCAD use, and you might just get paid for some future participation. Read more →

Autodesk at TED 2011 this Week

For those interested in cutting edge ideas, technology, and speakers, the TED conference has been the source of a brain stimulating smorgasbord to feast since its founding. The focus of TED is “T”echnology, “E”ducation, and “D”esign. As you may be aware Autodesk is passionate about all three of the focus points in TED and perhaps best known for the big “D” in Design. Read more →