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AutoCAD 2018.1 and AutoCAD LT 2018.1 Update Now Available

There is a fancy new feature packed update for AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT subscriber and educational license customers. Learn more about the new update from Heidi Hewett and Marcus O’Brien in a blog post announcement. AutoCAD 2018.1 and AutoCAD LT 2018.1 Update Now Available Read more →

Throwback Thursday – AutoCAD 35 Years

Autodesk and AutoCAD was created 35 years ago this year. There are many celebrations looking back over the years, and also looking forward to the future. Autodesk was founded by John Walker, so I emailed with John on his perspective for the 35 years and asked him some questions to share. Photo of John Walker when I met him at his home in Switzerland 10 years ago. Shaan (me): What was your favorite AutoCAD Feature or command back in the... Read more →

Fusion 360 in the Web Browser

Now you can edit your Fusion 360 models on your iPad, Chromebook, or Linux machine using only a web browser. Fusion 360 in the browser works on virtually any device with a browser. The Fusion 360 in the browser is only in preview at this time with several features not yet exposed, but they will be in the future. The purpose of the browser preview is to get your feedback. Imagine a future where you can go to any connected... Read more →

Detecting Changes to the USS Arizona Using Autodesk ReMake

Are you aware you can compare data in Autodesk ReMake? We compared a 3D model created of the USS Arizona Memorial from subsurface LiDAR laser scans, photogrammetry model data, and SONAR data to thematically show the changes over a 2 year period of time. Knowing what is changing on the USS Arizona Memorial is vital for many including the US National Park Service, US Navy, US Coast Guard, and the State of Hawaii. See the video showing the thematic change... Read more →

35年AutoCAD庆祝活动

于7月3号成功登顶7546米的慕士塔格峰（新疆），带着一面"I Love AutoCAD“的35周年纪念旗子。 Hill是一名AutoCAD的资深老用户，他在9... Read more →

AU5K Shirts

We may have tee-shirts for participants in the now official Autodesk University morning run/walks better known as the AU5K. I'm looking for great ideas on a shirt design that is witty and funny. The shirt should be worthy of being proudly worn at AU and maybe during the morning runs and when you return to your office to show off. I know we have very funny and creative readers, and perhaps you uncreative ones know a person you can hit... Read more →

AEC HACKATHON 4.3 – PORTLAND

If you are in beautiful sunny Portland Oregon this week, enjoy seeing cutting edge AEC, and networking then this event is for you. The Future of Making and Digital Construction in Portland. AEC HACKATHON 4.3 - PORTLAND https://aechackathon.com/portland/ Read more →

35 Years of AutoCAD Celebration Goes Way Up

An AutoCAD Team member, Hill Fang has summited with his 35 years of AutoCAD flag. Hill Fang summited Muztagh-Ata, 7,546m / 24,757ft, on July 3rd,2017 with an “I Love AutoCAD” 35 Year anniversary flag. Hill started using AutoCAD back in AutoCAD 2.x in the 80’s. This is not the first time Hill has taken AutoCAD flags to summits of mountains. Keep Calm & Love AutoCAD on China’s, Mt. Banji, at 5,430m Hill Fang on right. Climbing 24,757 feet is no... Read more →

Future of Making – Available Now

Scott posted that the new Autodesk Future of Making book is now available on Amazon. This is a quality hard cover book with great stories of the future of making things. Autodesk's New FUTURE OF MAKING book now available on Amazon.com One of the highlights of doing the Bali 3D reality capture project was meeting the children of Green School and getting to show our UAS (drones) to them and also see what they were studying in school. Here is... Read more →

Autodesk University 2017 Classes Revealed

Classes for Autodesk University 2017 have been unveiled after all the voting and now the presenters have been notified. A flood of great classes, presentations, and tracks were proposed and after you voted for what you wanted to attend and learn we should have a great learning event with the best of the best. http://autode.sk/2uQWKM5 I hope to see you at AU 2017! -Shaan PS: The AU 5K will be an official Autodesk University event this year! AU5K Bigger than... Read more →

AutoCAD Answer Day is Today

Today is Autodesk Answer Day at the Autodesk Community! It snuck up on me right after Autodesk’s Week of Rest last week and the holiday the week prior. If you have any burning questions regarding AutoCAD, now is the time to ask the AutoCAD team and get their answers and insight. Its free to participate. Get your questions answered: http://autode.sk/apac-answer-day Read more →

Solve WiFi Range and Bandwidth Issues

I wanted to share this with readers that might have the same modern day issues. I recently moved into a new house and was battling getting WiFi throughout the house. The house is a 75 year old farmhouse and now renovated, but the layout is odd with many walls and a floor between the bedroom and all the way out to my home office. In the past I had tried the WiFi repeaters and had little success, other than lightening... Read more →

Autodesk This Week

Most of my Autodesk colleagues are off this week, as am I. I am spending time with family and finishing moving into the renovated farmhouse that I purchased in the SE Portland area. My mother, daughter, and me at a Hood River lavender farm. The view looking down the huge Cape Kiwanda sand dune before our annual race to the bottom with my daughter. Post sand dune downhill race photo. The new place to cool down and unwind, the back... Read more →