Between the Lines

Eiffel Tower to Get BIM Makeover

Its exciting that the Olympics in 2024 will be in the beautiful city of Paris, but I am equally excited that we at Autodesk are the technology partner in this landmark project. “At BIM World 2018, Autodesk announced that it is partnering with the City of Paris to renovate aspects of the Eiffel Tower and the Champ de Mars on which it sits using BIM.” “the City of Paris selected Autodesk as its sole technology partner to use BIM in... Read more →

Automation & AI for Good 2018

Village Capital and Autodesk Foundation are teaming up on a forum to showcase and support early-stage startups that are using AI, automation, or robotics to create new jobs in emerging industries, fill gaps in the current workforce, and retrain or upskill workers whose jobs will be automated, freeing them up to focus on higher level tasks. The companies will benefit from peer learning, access to cutting-edge technologies, and executive level mentorship. The growth of artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and robotics... Read more →

Mimic - Open-Source Autodesk Maya Plugin to Control Industrial Robots

The Autodesk Robotics Lab excited to announce the release of Mimic, an open-source Autodesk Maya plugin for controlling Industrial Robots. Mimic is a free and open-source plugin for Autodesk Maya that enables simulation, programming, and control of 6-axis, Industrial Robots. It provides a robust and intuitive, animation-based toolset, allowing creators to prototype, validate, and drive automated systems. The team works on a lot of experimental robotics projects, writing many of their own software tools from scratch.They found out that they... Read more →

That's One Amazing Chameleon

Nikie Monteleone is a Portland based Senior Surfacing Artist at local animation studio HouseSpecial, and one of the best Maya users in the world in my opinion. Anyone that has ever 3D modelled an object or character then textures and lighted the scene can appreciate the attention to detail on this chameleon model and each and every scale was meticulously painted. I feel honored to have Nikie as not only a local Portlander, friend, but Autodesk and I feel quite... Read more →

3ds Max 2019

The new version of 3ds Max 2019 was released last week. 3ds Max 2019 – Overview In addition to other new features like the edit scenes live in VR, one of the coolest features is the new Open Shader Language shaders (OSL). Here is a cool example of an OSL shader in a test render by longtime 3ds Max legend and also in the Autodesk role as the 3ds Max Rendering Architect Zap Anderson. https://youtu.be/dNX4yhW3CJ0 OSL training video also by... Read more →

The AutoCAD Web App

I have been really impressed with the new launched AutoCAD Web App that is included with the AutoCAD 2019 and AutoCAD LT 2019 subscription. I have been using it today on a bunch of drawings to kick the tires. There is nothing to download or install, just launch your web browser and go to https://web.autocad.com/ and log in. Not only can you view and edit drawings, but you can create new drawings using the same AutoCAD DNA as the desktop... Read more →

AutoCAD 2019 Released - One AutoCAD

Today March 22, 2018 is the day, AutoCAD 2019 was announced and now available for subscribers. While there were many updates including 200+ dialog boxes and other User Interface elements have been updated and other requested updates and fixes, the biggest theme is: ONLY ONE. AUTOCAD. AutoCAD now includes industry-specific features and libraries for architecture, mechanical design, electrical design, and more. Automate floor plans, sections, elevations, and other drawings. Draw piping, plumbing, and ducting for faster design with mechanical tools.... Read more →

Autodesk Official Show Reel 2018

Here is the very latest official Autodesk Show Reel 2018. This show reel shows amazing examples of some of our Autodesk customers in multiple industries from architecture to special fx and games to manufacturing and robotics. This is the show reel I play to show what Autodesk customers design create and make using our software and technologies. https://youtu.be/aqOIyi-9PLw We recently released two industry specific show reels Autodesk Games Customers Reel 2018 and Autodesk 2018 Visual Fx Customers Reel. Read more →

Autodesk University Dubai

In addition to the big Autodesk University held in Las Vegas, there are several Autodesk University events held around the world. Autodesk University Middle East is being held May 7-8 in beautiful Dubai. Register now to explore the Future of Making Things! http://autode.sk/2GMr6FU Read more →

Attention Teachers - Building a Maker Mindset at Your School

There is a free webcast tomorrow and you should attend if you are involved in helping prepare students for a bright future of creative and design thinking skills. “Are you a teacher interested in creating change through design thinking? Perhaps you’re interested in learning about how cultivate a maker mindset in your classroom? If so, we have a webinar for you! Join us Wednesday, March 21st, for the latest in our Tinkercad Teachers Webinar Series: “Building A Maker Mindset At... Read more →

Design Week Portland 2018

One of my favorite Portland design-related events is coming up in less than a month, and if you are in Portland or will be here next month and interested in world-class design you should get tickets. Many of the events of Design Week Portland are free to see and listen to some of the best examples in design. You can see local studio tours, project talks, fun events, and some excellent networking with people in architecture and interior design, apparel... Read more →

Congratulations to Robert Green

Thank You, Robert Green for all of your effort and dedication over the past 400 issues of the CAD Managers Newsletter. The CAD Managers Newsletter is well written, informative, and very appreciated by CAD Managers and people in the design industry around the world. Robert has a deep understanding their challenges and always offering wisdom to make things more efficient and a better. Robert also has one of the best heads of hair in the CAD industry. Celebrating 400 Issues... Read more →

Autodesk 2018 Visual Fx Customers Reel

Some amazing eye candy showing the creative work our amazing customers create using our tools and technology like Autodesk 3ds Max, Maya, Arnold, Flame, Shotgun, and others. Autodesk 2018 VFX Customers Reel Read more →

Come Work with Us in the PIE Shop

It is so fitting to post this on Pi Day (3.14), but this is about a collaboration with PIE (Portland Incubator Experiment) and Autodesk. There will be a collaboration in creating an advanced manufacturing and prototyping incubator in beautiful downtown Portland Oregon. Learn about the PIE Shop and Apply “PIE and Uncorked Studios are seeking Internet of Things and connected device startups to join us for our inaugural PIE Shop, a manufacturing focused startup accelerator. Selected startups will join us... Read more →

Reality Capture API is Now Available on the Forge

An API for Reality Capture is available on the Autodesk Forge platform to create 3D models from photos using photogrammetry just like ReCap Photo (aka formerly Autodesk ReMake). Now you can build this same functionality into your own Forge platform applications. Read More at The Hitchhiker's Guide to Reality Capture API, for tips and tricks on using this API. http://autode.sk/2ts6TC6 Read more →

Autodesk Games Customers Reel 2018

Some fresh newly released eye candy for a Thursday. See what some of our amazing customers in the gaming industry create using our tools. Autodesk Games Customers Reel 2018 Read more →

Tough Audience

Yesterday I had the pleasure of visiting a class of 1st and 2nd-grade students in Lowrie Primary School in Wilsonville Oregon. An Autodesk colleague had children attending there and asked if I would speak to Ms. M’s class on technology, and of course drones. I love kids and talking with them about technology as they always have a lot of energy and questions. We even had the approval of the school to pop up a drone outside and capture a... Read more →

We Have a PIE Shop in Portland

Autodesk, PIE, Uncorked Studios team up on new Portland manufacturing incubator. Portland Business Journal “Three top local startup champions have launched an ambitious program that looks to foster new product startups and help entrepreneurs overcome challenges tied to making physical objects Portland design and product agency Uncorked Studios, 3D software maker Autodesk Inc. and the accelerator Portland Incubator Experiment introduced PIE Shop, which will guide startups through the prototyping and manufacturing phases. The program will be housed in Autodesk's new... Read more →

Download Autodesk Software for FREE

Are you aware if you are a student, teacher, or school you can download all Autodesk software for free for three years? “We believe that learning is the key to your college and career success - that’s why we're proud to support students, teachers, and academic institutions worldwide with free access to Autodesk software and learning resources.” There is no need to find a potentially compromised bootleg or a malware-carrying key generator, just go to http://students.autodesk.com register in minutes and... Read more →