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Revit 2022.1 Released Today

From the Revit Blog: What’s New in Revit 2022.1 Jason Peters said on Twitter today ”Revit 2022.1..... @AutodeskRevit you had me at duplicate sheets....” Revit 2022.1: Duplicate Sheet More 2022.1: Revit 2022.1: Snap to Middle of Two Points Revit 2022.1: Dynamo 2.12 for Revit Revit 2022.1: Enhanced Rebar Modeling and Detailing Revit 2022.1: Sloped Fabrication Layout Improvements From Lilly Smith ”Export Outcomes with images, specify input files, and more Generative Design in Revit updates in Revit 2022.1 Out today! youtu.be/LliPUgosPfY... Read more →

Autodesk Community 5k - Join, Get Active, and Have Fun

I want to invite everyone to participate in the Autodesk Community 5K, the place for active members of the Autodesk Community to share their workouts from around the world. Whether you run, walk, cycle, paddle, or swim, you’re welcome to join in the fun and set your own distance goals based on your fitness level. What’s important isn’t your performance, but having fun being active and connecting as a community. Read more →

Autodesk Community 5k at AU

The Autodesk Community 5k, formerly known as the Autodesk University 5k Fun Run and Shaan’s Run, is happening again this year. We used to run or walk a 5k route while we were all attending Autodesk University in person, but for now we are currently holding it virtually. The event will run during the entire period of Autodesk University 2021 global dates from October 5th until October 14th. What is most important isn’t the distance or the location, but you... Read more →

Autodesk AEC Community Newsletter

If you are interested in the AEC Industry and the power of the Autodesk Community, this is a great resource quarterly by our Autodesk AEC Community Manager Wendy Lim. There is a plethora of information on top product solutions, resources, and information. The next newsletter comes out next month, so get signed up today! Sign Up Here June 2021 edition in pdf: AEC Community Newsletter | June 2021 - Autodesk Forums Read more →

Between the Lines is 18 Years Old on Saturday

On August 21, 2003, this blog started thanks to the encouragement of two Autodesk colleagues Bill Johnston and Eric Wright. I was one of the top posting members in the Autodesk Discussion Forums on my own time, and at times answered the same plotting question week after week. I was told blogs might be a great platform to post a solution share the link when asked the questions again as well the posts would be found easily by others on... Read more →

Autodesk Flex is Here

Learn more about our new "Pay As You Go" option Autodesk Flex & see if it's right for you: https://adsknews.autodesk.com/news/introducing-flex Flex allows customers to: Easily try new products Optimize costs with pay per use Increase productivity, with faster procurement and less time spent on administration Read more →

AU5k IS Happening and Renamed The Autodesk Community 5K

I have received so many requests for an update and information,so here it is. The annual fun popular event the AU5k will be happening, and with a new name Autodesk Community 5k #AC5K, I am also considering and taking feedback on events year-round to keeps us connecting and active whether remote or in person. If you want to participate in a group for tracking runs, rides, paddles, etc. it will be on Strava again. Hopefully in the future we can... Read more →

Registration for Autodesk University is Open & Free

The Autodesk University 2021 registration is officially OPEN! Hurry and Join the global Autodesk community this fall to learn, connect, and unlock the progress others are waiting for. It all kicks off October 5, 2021. It’s digital. And yes. It’s free. Register Now: autode.sk/2IKburn Read more →

What is an Autodesk Expert Elite and How to Become One

The Expert Elite program recognizes customers around the world who contribute to the Autodesk Community by sharing their product knowledge, best practices and expertise. By acting as leaders and being actively involved, Expert Elites help our customer community to thrive. The next round of Autodesk Expert Elite applications and selections are coming soon, in August. If you are interested in becoming an Autodesk expert Elite, Apply Now. Read more →

Where is Revit Heading – Find Out

If you are like me, you want to know where things you rely on are heading in the future, and how to influence that direction. The Revit Team knows this and responds by publishing their live public roadmap regularly and just posted the latest Sumer 2021 updates. Check it out,and bookmark it. Revit Public Roadmap Update | Summer 2021 Read more →

AutoCAD 2022.1 and AutoCAD LT 2022.1 Updates Available

An update was just released that will add increase the performance, fix issues, and add the new My Insights and other features and capabilities. Download and install it from your Account page or in the Autodesk Desktop App. Read More: AutoCAD 2022.1 and AutoCAD LT 2022.1 Update Now Available The AutoCAD 2022.1 Update ReadMe The AutoCAD 2022.1 Fixed Issues Read more →

The Revit Perspective - How Project Information Modeling Revolutionizes Design

If you use Revit, there is an Autodesk Community Conversation with some Revit experts coming up July 14th, 2021. In a single generation, the very nature of design tools has evolved far beyond what we expected. In order to understand how to best move forward, this session examines the key events in the Autodesk world that have triggered these changes and how they continue to affect the way designers work. The session begins by reviewing milestones of products such as... Read more →

Autodesk Installation & Licensing Feedback Hub

The Installation & Licensing Feedback Hub is now live and ready for your comments,and suggestions. “Welcome to the Installation & Licensing Feedback Hub. We know that you choose Autodesk products for the power and great experience they bring to your daily work. Installation and licensing sometimes stands between your choice and that experience. The Installation & Licensing Feedback Hub is created and moderated by the Product Managers, User Experience Designers, and Engineers that shape how you get your Autodesk software... Read more →

Materials and How They Put Some Skin in the Game of Revit Families with Donnia Tabor-Hanson

Materials make a family look like it is supposed to. Find how to search for materials and how to customize them. Building materials from scratch can appear daunting but with a little help it might be something to try soon. Also look at how materials get added to a family unnecessarily sometimes. Join expert Donnia Tabor-Hanson for this fun and enlightening session, hosted by Community Manager Kimberly Fuhrman. Thursday, July 1, 2021 RSVP Now To learn more about Community Conversations,... Read more →

There are 3 Autodesk Community Conversations This Week

Community Conversations are live, virtual events designed to allow you to gain expertise, connect with leaders and grow your community network. Understanding Remote Work Capabilities with Autodesk Software in Today's Industry Wednesday, June 16, 2021 10 AM PT | 1 PM ET (1 hour) Expert Elite member Dzan Ta In this session, Expert Elite member Dzan Ta will lead a discussion about the challenges and trends on how all stakeholders work in such a disconnected, remote environment due to current... Read more →

Livestream Ask Me Anything: Revit Roadmap for Generative and Computational Design Monday June 14th, 2021

Have questions about the future of Generative Design and computation in Revit? Join a panel of Autodesk product managers as they take on your questions and share what's in the development pipeline. Check the Revit product roadmap: https://trello.com/b/ldRXK9Gw/revit-p... Get your questions ready, and set a reminder to join the livestream on June 14, 2021 8am PT. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAIm1Fyf00Y Read more →

The 3ds Max Support and Learning Center

The 3ds Max support and learning center is where you can find documentation, tutorials, videos, and troubleshooting resources. If you use 3ds Max, you should bookmark this resource in case you need to learn about something new or look into an issue you run into. https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/3ds-max/troubleshooting Read more →

Two AEC Focused Autodesk Community Conversations Tomorrow June 3rd, 2021

Join us tomorrow for two Autodesk Community Conversations. Building the muscle for a Revit Family Thursday, June 3, 2021 8 AM PT | 11 AM ET (1 hour) Expert Speaker Donnia Tabor-Hanson Donnia Tabor-Hanson continues her Revit Families series to discuss how to start building some muscle for a Revit family once the bones and ligaments (reference planes and parameters) are set. We'll talk about extrusions, sweeps, blends, and such, both solid and voids with overall best practices for building... Read more →

Connected Construction Forum June 10, 15 & 17th 2021

Attention BIM/VDC Managers, Project Managers, Estimators, Quality Managers, and design teams. Digital transformation encompasses the move from siloed and analog ways of working to more connected, data-driven processes that help teams achieve better project outcomes. The construction industry has been on the steady journey of digital transformation for many years – from the rise of building information modeling to the surge of tech on the jobsite. Today, the industry is experiencing exponential growth of digital transformation, spurred in part by... Read more →

Let's Talk AEC - Join the June Autodesk Community Conversations

Community Conversations are live, virtual events designed to allow you to gain expertise, connect with leaders and grow your community network. Read more →

Explore Your Fusion 360 Designs Using Augmented Reality

Fusion 360 has now added the ability to export to the standard format USDZ (Universal Scene Description). This will give you the ability on Apple iOS to view the design in the context of your real world space using Augmented Reality “AR”, Mixed Realty “MR” or Extended Reality “XR”. So imagine you design a sculpture or a lamp and want to see how it might look in your office or studio space or want a client to be able to... Read more →

The New Technology Manager Community Blog

Lets welcome the new Autodesk community resource for technology managers from Autodesk Community Team member Tiana Dame. We have just launched our new Technology Manager Community and are so excited to share it with you! The new site boasts a new modern feel and ease of use. The homepage now has all new features including, a quick scan table of contents for the Technology Manager Roadmap, the newest resource content and easy links to access the Community. The navigation bar... Read more →

Let's Talk Design & Manufacturing - Join the June Autodesk Community Conversations

Community Conversations are live, virtual events designed to allow you to gain expertise, connect with leaders and grow your community network. Read more →

AutoCAD Facebook Live Event - AutoCAD with Dan on Wednesday May 26, 2021

There will be a Facebook Live event with AutoCAD Team member Dan Kuhmann. Dan is a very knowledgeable member of the AutoCAD core product team as well as all around funny and nice human.Dan will be going over new features and tips and tricks within AutoCAD 2022. Please join AutoCAD Community Manager Tiana Dame and Dan Kuhmann to learn something, ask a question, and get to know the others in the AutoCAD Facebook Community. The Autodesk AutoCAD Facebook Community group... Read more →

Autodesk Community Conversations – Ask the Expert with Expert Elite Mike Thomas on Autodesk Inventor

We are excited to announce that Ask the Experts will be happening again, in a new LIVE format, throughout the upcoming year! Expert Elites from different industries will be answering your questions during these special meetups to help you with technical issues, workflows, and to help you get the most out of your product. Don’t have a question, but want to participate? We’d love to hear how you are using the products, any feedback that you may have, or how... Read more →