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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 →

Autodesk Community Conversations for April 2022

Our Autodesk Community Conversation schedule for April is up. Join us for some Revit Hints and Hacks with Donnia, Dynamo with Sol & Jacob, Civil3D & InfraWorks collaboration tips with Tony, Fusion 360 with Phil, or some AEC Ask Me Anything AEC Roadmap events. And much more! Register for free: http://autode.sk/CommunityConvos Read more →

Join us for Community Conversations Events and Community Voices Blog

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 calendar and join a session to delve into product features, discover innovative workflows, learn tools and techniques,... Read more →

Get Those Autodesk University 2022 Proposals Submitted

We all want to go to Autodesk University (New Orleans in September this year), but for many, that usually begins with submitting our proposals for sessions as a speaker to get a complimentary pass and possibly an honorarium for multiple accepted session as primary speaker. AU 2022 September 27-29 Call for Proposals March 15 – April 15 Submit your proposal via the Call for Proposals page. Proposal Requirements Guide Requirements and recommendations for submitting a winning proposal in 2022 (pdf)... Read more →

Portland XR Startup The Wild Joins Autodesk

Autodesk to Acquire The Wild, Extended Reality (XR) Solutions Provider for Immersive and Collaborative Workspaces for Design and Construction https://adsknews.autodesk.com/news/autodesk-acquires-the-wild So excited to have been able to congratulate local Portland XR startup and friends The Wild on joining Autodesk. I have highlight some fun times with Gabe and his awesome team. Autodesk University 2019 and the fun VR art fun at my social party. Autodesk University 2019 Blogger and Social Media Meetup Gabe at AU with The Wild booth. And... Read more →

AutoCAD 2023 Has Arrived

Trusted by millions. Built on decades of innovation. Enhanced automation to add markups, incorporate feedback, and more. AutoCAD 2023 has arrived. https://autode.sk/3J0sTpv AutoCAD 2023 YouTube Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXEyem_18syMWjxQJGJ-lnTLzhEqkM718 Introducing AutoCAD 2023 Introducing the My Insights feature | AutoCAD 2023 Introducing the Markup Import & Assist features | AutoCAD 2023 Introducing LISP API for AutoCAD Web | AutoCAD 2023 Read more →

Curious About What It's Like to Work at Autodesk

Watch this! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztmVlRHJB8c Shape the world, shape your future. autodesk.com/careers Read more →

2022 Autodesk Design & Manufacturing Showreel

Autodesk Design & Manufacturing customers push the boundaries of change and transform industry processes and procedures in exciting and inspiring ways. Our annual Product Design & Manufacturing showcase highlights their incredible work: https://autode.sk/3L80KOJ . Read more →

Autodesk Community Conversations for Dynamo Users

The next 4 Dynamo Office Hour Autodesk Community Conversation events: March 31, 2022 Building More with Dynamo: Come join Sol and Jacob as we dive deeper into the Dynamo and Revit connection, plumbing the depths of Element Binding; where it's stored, why it's needed, and how to use it. We'll then explore Transactions and Documents, finding out what they are, how to navigate them and their nuance, before deeply understanding Revit's Application Environments, such as Product, Family or Massing and... Read more →

Autodesk University 2022 is in New Orleans

This morning the AU team announced the much anticipated Autodesk University 2022 in-person location. The location is New Orleans Louisiana aka the Big Easy. Get ready for great sessions, beignets and jambalaya and more local fun and eats and drinks. Learn more about New Orleans and the unique city https://wikitravel.org/en/New_Orleans The #AU2022 Call For Proposals opened today, so get your session proposals in! https://www.autodesk.com/autodesk-university/conference/call-for-proposals I can’t wait to once again get to see my friends in person at Autodesk University.... Read more →

Join Our Autodesk Community Team

There is a new job opening on the Autodesk Community Team for a Community Operations Manager, Remote North America. ”The Autodesk Community is a global network of connected customers, partners, and employees who learn from each other, develop professional practice, and drive innovation in their respective industries. Autodesk Community programs help anyone connect, solve problems, share expertise, and realize business value. We are looking for a Community Operations Manager's to provide steady operational support to customer-focused Community programs.” For more... Read more →

Autodesk 2022 Showreel Video

Each year Autodesk releases a series of industry short highlight videos called showreels and then one main compilation version. Here is the Autodesk 2022 Showreel of all the industries to watch, share, and enjoy seeing all the inspiring creations that our customers create using Autodesk technology and products. ”Don't Wait for Progress Make It” https://youtu.be/rAezZ0_tHvk Read more →

BIM 360/ACC Model Properties API

Autodesk has announced the availability of the BIM 360/Autodesk Construction Cloud Model Properties API on the powerful Forge platform. This is a very powerful tool and capability that could be used in your custom applications built on Forge. “This tool can query, filter ,and compare model data online, making it easier to locate specific design elements and changes. Learn More: https://autode.sk/3tf0qpP Two main functionalities in Model Properties API: Index - process model data for fast look up and allow users... Read more →

Autodesk University 2022 – Get Ready

Autodesk University 2022 will be an in-person event held on September 27, 28, and 29th, 2022. The location will be announced soon. The #AU2022 Call for Proposals is open from March 15-April 15. We're excited to bring the community together for an in-person conference in the US this fall. English-language proposals welcome from anywhere in the world Learn more: https://autode.sk/2TkgFRk Read more →

March 2022 Autodesk Community Conversations

Join experts from Autodesk Community in our virtual meetups to delve into product features, discover innovative workflows, learn tools and techniques, and make connections. See all sessions Dynamo Office Hours: Getting Civil with Dynamo Thursday 03 March 10 AM PT | 1 PM ET (1 hour) Presented by Sol Amour and Jacob Small Come join Sol and Jacob as we dive into the Dynamo for Civil 3D connection; exploring how this relationship is a two way street, the differences in... Read more →

Upcoming Autodesk Community Conversations & Two Recordings

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, and career stories, and more. All experience levels, from beginner to expert, are welcome. Join a session to delve into product features, discover innovative workflows, learn tools and techniques, and make connections in the Community. We are adding more and... Read more →

Autodesk Open-Sources Web-Based USD Viewing

My Autodesk colleague, and friend, Kean Walmsley wrote a great post explaining how Autodesk open-sourced our USD web-based viewer implementation and some details on it. Read more →

Autodesk Open Source

Autodesk Open Source provides the global community of innovators an opportunity to learn, contribute and grow. Visit our Open Source site and see how you can get involved in our latest projects: opensource.autodesk.com Read more →

Autodesk Community Conversation - Dynamo inside a Host February 3rd, 2022

Come join Sol Amour & Jacob Small as they jump into "Dynamo Inside a Host", exploring how Dynamo functions inside the host environment; Revit, Civil 3D, FormIt, and all your favourite integrations. We will explore what it means to have Dynamo in or out of process, how the Library changes, dive into application specific data, content locations and package management and discover how nodes show up from different hosts. We will then touch upon how to re-use graph content across... Read more →

The New Autodesk Gallery

What a great way to start the week, the day after the 40th Anniversary of Autodesk, with a inspiring look at today, and well into the future. The newly reimagined Autodesk Gallery is a portal to see this celebration of inspiring innovation by our partners and customers. Discover what’s possible today, what’s next to break through, and what the future holds. Welcome to the new Autodesk Gallery: https://autode.sk/3fWSBPC. The Autodesk Gallery The new Autodesk Gallery celebrates restless innovation and the... Read more →

Autodesk Community Voices Blog Goes Live

Autodesk Community Voices—a new blog by the community, for the community. Link: https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autodesk-community-voices/bg-p/voices-blog This new Autodesk Community blog is a place to connect, share, and learn with the community. The blog will feature product tips, workflows, articles, updates, and more, all shared by members of Autodesk’s global community. We’re pleased to kick things off today with 4 great posts, including reflections on Autodesk’s 40th birthday this week by Shaun Bryant “AutoCAD Turns 40. How time flies….” and Sam Lucido “Happy... Read more →

My Autodesk 24th Anniversary is Today

I joined Autodesk, January 19, 1998 expecting to be here perhaps a couple years improving the products I used as a customer and then get back to designing large steel process equipment and other large design and fabrication projects. I was even highlighted as an AutoCAD R14 customer on the demo CD-ROM. I am still here at Autodesk, still feeling I am making a difference in the products and for the customers which I was once one. My daughter knows... Read more →

Autodesk Community Conversations for January & February 2022

Join us for one of the new Autodesk Community Conversations! "Autodesk Turns 40 Years Young" January 28th "Dynamo inside a Host" February 3rd "AutoCAD Electrical with Tifani and Tiffany" February 10th https://autode.sk/3qGKTjd Read more →