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Autodesk University 2022 Thrive Guide

We are now a week away from Autodesk University 2022! This is first time outside Las Vegas in several years for the event as well as being the first time we have got back together in person in over 2 very long years. This means my annual Thrive Guide needed a lot of modification as well some things we just dont know yet since we have held the event in New Orleans before. We will use this event to help build our non-Vegas AU tips list. One nice thing is it wont be the super dry lip cracking Vegas air, but it will be the other end of the spectrum at the hot humid side adding new persperation challenges. Autodesk University is the premier Autodesk event held yearly (except the recent gloabl health situation) where several thousands learn from industry experts across architecture, engineering, construction, design, manufacturing, and media and entertainment experts descend on the city, and this year it is New Orleans. They arrive wide eyed, craving knowledge from the best in the industry. They leave tired and full of valuable knowledge to make them more productive back at work. After attending every Las Vegas based Autodesk University as well as more than 30 AU events, I have compiled and published this annual long list of tips over the years for not only surviving, but making the most of AU and to thrive at Autodesk University. For many attendees, Autodesk University is not just 12 hours a day event, there are activities virtually around the clock so pace yourself and get organized before you land with a plan. Read more →

At Autodesk University 2022 Navigating the Maze of the Technology Industry as a Woman in the Community

Join our Autodesk Community women at our exclusive panel on navigating the tech industry as a female: Autodesk University 2022 in New Orleans LA Thursday, September 29th, 9:30 AM Read more →

3ds Max 2023.2 Released

The new 2023.2 Update for 3ds Max was released today, and it is packed with a lot of goodness. Read more →

XR For Engineering Design Reviews

Live Webinar - How XR Revolutionizes Engineering Design Reviews “Coordinating design reviews with multiple parties and colleagues is a complicated and messy endeavor. Particularly difficult is collaborating and presenting iterations to clients who lack the knowledge or training to read 2D schematics effectively. By using XR, you can bring stakeholders inside Revit and Navisworks BIM models inside a collaborative VR environment. This immersive collaborative workspace makes the review process simpler and more effective, reducing the risk of concepts being lost in translation—and cutting down on costly errors at the same time.” Read more →

3 - Autodesk Community Conversation Events this Week: Fusion 360, Revit, Civil 3D, and InfraWorks

Three Autodesk Community Conversation Events this Week– Fusion 360, Revit, and Civil 3D and InfraWorks Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 08:00 AM PDT Fusion 360 Ask Me Anything: Electronics Design Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 10:00 AM PDT Documenting Revit Materials Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 11:00 AM PDT Vehicle Tracking Roundabouts Design Read more →

Between the Lines Blog and Coho the Dog Birthdays Today

This Between the Lines Blog is turning 21 years young today! This blog started in 2003 as an experiment, became very popular with thousands of unique page views a day 4389 posts 5389 comments, and over 20 million viewers. I have continually been blogging since launching even when on vacation, sick, sabbatical, or in the Amazon jungle. Thank you to everyone for reading and contributing to this blog over the years. If there is something I can do to improve or make your experience more entertaining, educational, or perhaps and Autodesk topic related guest blog post, please let me know with an email. August 21, 2003 Getting the feel for this Blog. My silver labrador pup named Coho also coincidently turns 1 years old today, at a bouncing playful 99 pounds. Thank you and I hope to see you in a month in New Orleans and Autodesk University 2022. #AU2022 Shaan's AU 2022 Events Notification List Autodesk Community Conversations at Autodesk University 2022 in Person and Online Autodesk University 2022 Free Digital Passes Read more →

Between the Lines - A 21 Year Old Blog

This blog Between the Lines can legally go grab an a drink at the bar, if it was a person. On this upcoming Sunday the 21st birthday for this blog will be reached. I didn't think it would make 6 months back in 2003, let alone 21 years active blogging even when I was traveling or on sabbaticals. Thank you for reading Between the Lines over the past 21 years. -Shaan Read more →

Recent Blog Posts on the Autodesk Community Voices Blog

Community Voices is a blog by the Community, for the Community. You'll find product tips and workflows, career stories, and industry insights, all shared by members of Autodesk’s global community. Subscribe to keep up to date with the latest content from Community members. Check out the most recent posts by the awesome Community Voices authors. Read more →

This Weeks Community Conversation Recordings and an Exciting Autodesk University 2022 Announcement

We are back from our annual July Summer break of live communty events. We held two Autodesk Community Conversation events this week, and have many more planned including next week. Below you can see the two sessions we held yesterday on AutoCAD and Dynamo and the recording of the sessions. We have Autodesk Community Conversations in-person Wednesday September 27 at Autodesk University 2022! Read more →

Autodesk University 2022 Free Digital Passes

The Autodesk University 2022 free virtual passes for are now available in addition to the in-person registration Read more →

AutoCAD 2023.1 and AutoCAD LT 2023.1 Updates Released

In a continuous effort to improve Autodesk products based on your feedback, new updates were just released. Read more →

New Dynamo Primer and Video Tutorials Released & Dynamo Office Hours

Queue the applause. The Dynamo Team released new streamlined videos this week for learning Dynamo. •Introductory Tutorials for Dynamo 2.13+ •Dynamo Primer Read more →

XR Technology Opportunities at Autodesk

Kean posted open roles seeking candidates with a passion and experience in XR. If you are that XR person, or know someone please look into this opportunity to join Autodesk in an exciting new role and mission. Read more →

AutoCAD Community Conversation Live Events

In this session, AutoCAD Expert Dan Kuhmann will cover the top AutoCAD queries asked about fixing issues in the Autodesk Community — from cursor issues to linetype questions, using 3D objects, and more, followed by time for your live questions and answers. Join us for more Autodesk Community Conversations as we come back from our July Summer break with these and many more already on the calendar from Dynamo, Revit, InfraWorks and VR. https://autode.sk/CommunityConvos Read more →

Autodesk Vision Series August 3rd and 4th

Register for free to attend the Autodesk Vision Series Aug 3 & 4 to be inspired and hear from creative minds like Playground Games Lead Technical Artist, Dan Wulczynski, on how he and his team used 3ds Max to create fire environments for the ideo game Forza Horizon 5. Read more →

Autodesk Fusion 360 Ask Me Anything Event on Thursday, July 28

Join the Autodesk Fusion 360 and Autodesk Community teams for a special Ask Me Anything event in the Design, Validate & Document forum. Read more →

Autodesk University 2022 Registration Open July 12th, 2022

Just a friendly reminder that the registration will open tomorrow July 12, 2022 for the first in-person Autodesk University “AU” in 2 years. This years AU event will be held in just 77 days on September 27-29 in New Orleans Louisiana United States. https://www.autodesk.com/autodesk-university/conference/overview AU 2022 is your opportunity to learn and connect with industry experts who are progressing architecture, engineering, construction, design, manufacturing, and media and entertainment. Get ready for great sessions, beignets and jambalaya and more local fun... Read more →

Autodesk Community Conversation Thursday June 30

This Thursday there will be a live Autodesk Community Conversation with speakers Sol Amour, Jacob Small, and special guests Tomasz Fudala & Stephan Gumpert​. Dynamo Office Hours: Dynamo Talking to Robot Structural Analysis and Advance Steel Come join Sol, Jacob, Tomasz and Stephan as we dive deeper into the Dynamo + Robot Structural Analysis and Dynamo + Advance Steel connections. We will explore the particulars of both these programs, via host specific functionality and approach, discovering the unique aspects of... Read more →

Top 10 Kudo Capturing Autodesk Community Voices Blog Posts

Based on kudos from readers of the Autodesk Community Voices Blog, here are the top 10 posts in kudos. Autodesk Community Voices is a blog by the Community, for the Community. It’s our place for Community members to connect, share, and learn together. The blog features product tips and workflows, career stories, and industry insights, all shared by members of Autodesk’s global community. Visit Community Voices to browse recent posts and subscribe to keep up to date with the latest... Read more →

More June Community Conversations

We have two more Autodesk Community Conversations events this month before our annual summer event break in July. Join us for the fun and informative sessions that are also very fun. Wednesday June 22nd 08:00am PDT Fusion 360 Ask Me Anything: Electronics Design Join Richard Hammerl, a Fusion 360 Community Specialist in Electronics to ask questions on Electronics in Fusion 360 as well as share helpful tips. Register now to attend https://autodesk.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAsdeirrDsqHdTGh0yq5XbDq6_0ybv-ZIBe Thursday June 30th 10:00am PDT Dynamo Office Hours:... Read more →

Autodesk Excellence Awards Call for Submissions

Do you have an outstanding project that deserves recognition? The Autodesk Excellence Awards is accepting submissions now through July 21, 2022. The Excellence Awards is a global program celebrating companies pushing the boundaries of change with technology. Winners will be showcased at Autodesk University 2022 on September 27, 2022 at an awards ceremony open to all AU attendees. Enter for free today! https://autode.sk/award Read more →

Join the Fusion 360 Insiders

Being a Fusion 360 Insider gets you access to preview features, feedback opportunities with the Fusion 360 Team, report issues, and be on the Inside knowing what is coming to the product. You get to help shape the future of the product and know what is coming – all for free. Join the Fusion 360 Insiders Today Read more →

Join us for Our June Autodesk Community Conversations

We have some great live events and opportunities to ask your questions to experts in our Autodesk Community Conversations. Autodesk Community Conversations are virtual meetups featuring expert speakers from across Autodesk Community. Sessions range from deep dives, tips and tricks, and live demonstrations on Autodesk products to roundtables on industry insights, emerging trends, and career stories. Sessions take place on Zoom and are recorded for YouTube. All experience levels, from beginner to expert, are welcome. Browse upcoming events on our... Read more →

DAISY AI in Toronto Collaboration with Autodesk Research on Using AI for Sustainable Structural Design

DAISY AI in Toronto collaborated with Autodesk Research team in London to produce residential construction designs using artificial intelligence. Read more →

Many Live Events in April

Community Conversations are virtual meetups featuring expert speakers from across Autodesk Community. Sessions range from deep dives, tips and tricks, and live demonstrations on products such as AutoCAD, Revit, Dynamo, and Fusion 360, to roundtables on industry insights, emerging trends, career stories, and more. All experience levels, from beginner to expert, are welcome. The month of April has many events whether you are looking for AEC or Design & Manufacturing expert live conversations you will find something in our Autodesk... Read more →