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Autodesk University 2012 Countdown and AU History

With only 59 days until Autodesk University 2012 in Las Vegas, I thought I would provide some unofficial Autodesk University history for remembering and perhaps for those that participate in those super geeky CAD trivia games. And also promote a couple classes for those still registering and taking advantage of the $500 discount before October 15th. Here are the past Autodesk University locations including the international event locations: Read more →

Icons or Text Drawing Tool Buttons in AutoCAD

Are you a visual or semantic person, pictures or text? You do have the choice to select your preference. Back a few AutoCAD releases ago, we made the default for the Drawing Tools buttons in the status bar display as graphical icons instead of the text. I am going to show you how to change these to what you prefer. Read more →

Have an Autodesk Product Question, Ask an Expert User

The Autodesk discussion groups are great for finding answers from fellow users of the products as well as some Autodesk employees all for free. Read more →

Come Join Us at Autodesk!

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Autodesk University in 67 Days

Autodesk University 2012 is in The Mandalay Bay Hotel, Casino, and Convention Center in Las Vegas this year November 27- 29th. You can still save $500 if you register by October 15th. Register Now Read more →

The Latest AutoCAD 2013 Help Update Feedback & Response

There has been some recent discussions about the built-in help system in AutoCAD 2013, both positive and some criticism. As our longtime users know, AutoCAD help has been through many evolutions. Read more →

How to Make Quick Edits to Multiple Objects in AutoCAD - QSELECT & FILTER BAM!

A commenter on this blog asked how they could change several objects without having to select one by one and modify them. I did not ask if they were paid hourly wages as that might make the long method beneficial on the paycheck, but for this tip we will show how to save time and get out of the office faster and make the boss happy. Read more →

Have Webcam - Will Travel by Internet to Your User Group Meeting

I always enjoy attending user groups and do whenever I am in a town having one. Since I cannot really travel to all user groups, and receive numerous requests to speak and attend in all corners of the globe, I felt this would be one way to attend and participate user groups and customer training sessions almost anywhere. I am expanding the number of my Autodesk presentations without the added expenses of travel, living on planes (in the Hurley seat) and those frustrating airports part. I will begin offering web based meetings to user groups and company teams. Read more →

Sweet Autodesk Post & VFX Eye Candy Friday

I always love the Autodesk Media and Entertainment customer show reels as they are full of pixel popping eye candy. Read more →

AutoCAD Online Help Mid-Year Updates

We are excited to let you know about a mid-year update to the online Help for AutoCAD 2013, AutoCAD LT 2013, and AutoCAD Mechanical 2013. These updates just went live today September 12, 2012 in both the product and online. The updates include new content, as well as search enhancements, Help filters, the new Hitchhiker’s Guide to AutoCAD, additional reference links for Command and System Variables, and more. Read more →

Updated AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT 2013 Service Pack 1.1

We released AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT 2013 Service Pack 1 recently. Unfortunately a limited issue was found in the original Service Pack 1 after release, so we recalled it. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. There is a new AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT 2013 Service Pack 1.1 with the issue resolved and will install on any AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT 2013 with or without the original Service Pack 1 installed. AutoCAD 2013 Service Pack 1.1 AutoCAD LT 2013 Service Pack 1.1 Read more →

Autodesk University Tip for Speakers - You Better Get Busy

Hopefully you joined Matt, JC, and Joseph for last weeks AU 2012 speakers online webcast, if not check the recorded session this week on the AU Speakers Resources page. Don’t wait until the very last minute to write your presentations, handouts, and datasets. Read more →

Amazing Experience and Amazing Example of Engineering

Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending a rocket motor test here in Utah. The test was conducted by ATK and ULA United Launch Alliance. It was amazing event to see the motor prior to firing then the actual ignition from less than a mile away from the ignition site. The first sensation is the bright light from the flame, then the loud sound shaking your body, and about 3 seconds later then some heat. The solid fuel rocket engine burned about 90 seconds. Read more →

123D Catch now available for Apple iPhone, iPad and desktop

Big 3D’elicious news for millions of iPhone owners! Capture 3D models from your iPhone for Free! There is an update today to the 123D Catch Mobile app in the Apple App Store that before only supported the iPad 3, but now also supports the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S as a universal binary. And much more! Read more →

Revit LT is Announced

Another successful Technology Preview has graduated from Autodesk Labs. Project Spark has been a technology preview since August 30, 2011 gathering your feedback you sent in and now has become Autodesk Revit LT 2013. Revit LT is a simplified 3D building information modeling (BIM) solution. Using Project Spark, building professionals can create designs efficiently with real-world building objects, produce more reliable documentation faster, and share files with consultants using Revit or AutoCAD-based products. Read more →

Free 3 Year Autodesk Software licenses for Students, Faculty, and Displaced Workers

Did you know students and faculty as well as displaced workers “Autodesk Assistance Program” get FREE software licenses to download most Autodesk products for a three (3) year term. Read more →