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40 Years Old - Lets have Some Fun and Tell Stories

No, it is not me turning 40... Autodesk turns 40 years young on January 30, 2022 after being founded January 30th, 1982. To celebrate this momentous occasion the Autodesk Community will be sharing some of your stories and memorabilia over the years. There are very few technology companies that have reached the 40 year mark. We want you to be involved and to hear your stories and see images. Share your story of AutoCAD or Autodesk products or just old... Read more →

Happy Holidays!

It is that time of the year wear most Autodesk employees take their holiday week of rest and the holiday break. We will be back around the week of January 3rd , 2022. During this time we spend time with friends and family, catch up on home projects, enjoy the holiday we celebrate, ring in the new year, and recharge. I will be personally spending a lot of time outdoors skiing both downhill and cross country, snowshoeing, fat tire biking,and... Read more →

Dynamo 2.13 Released

Dynamo Product Manager Sol Amour announced on the Dynamo Blog ”Hello world of Dynamo, We are super excited to show you the epic Dynamo 2.13 release we have been busy working away on, a release that is even bigger than the previous Dynamo 2.12 which required two full blog posts… this one requires three. Bigger is better right? Right…? This release encompasses the Dynamo Visual Refresh, a huge set of works that touches the majority of all things Dynamo and... Read more →

Log4Shell Vulnerability

The Autodesk Security Team is investigating the Log4Shell vulnerability (CVE-2021-044228). We have not identified any compromised systems in the Autodesk environment due to this vulnerability at this time. This is an ongoing investigation and we will provide updates on the Autodesk Trust Center as we learn more. Read more →

Autodesk Community Conversation - Dynamo 2021 Wrap Up Recording Posted

Sol and Jacob held a festive final Autodesk Community Conversation recapping their 20 Dynamo focused sessions tips and techniques, and as always, some great conversations. Jacob even showed how to create a generative snowflake in Dynamo. Check out the recording on the session page: Dynamo 2021 Wrap Up YouTube Playlist of the 20 Dynamo sessions To learn more about Autodesk Community Conversations, including how to become a presenter, find more information here: LInk We will see you in late January... Read more →

Autodesk Revit Support for Windows 11

Autodesk and the Revit Factory just announced support for Windows 11 for Revit versions 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022, including all updates. Read more about it on the Revit blog: https://autode.sk/3EeNGE4 Read more →

Autodesk Community Conversation Recordings from This Week

In case you weren't able to attend our two sessions last week, the recordings are now posted on the session pages. . Going mobile with AutoCAD with Shaun Bryant, Part 4 Join Autodesk Expert Elite member Shaun Bryant for the 4th part of this series on "Going mobile with AutoCAD", ask your questions live and learn all about: Syncing back to the desktop app with the AutoCAD mobile app Syncing back to the desktop app with the AutoCAD web app... Read more →

Autodesk Community Conversation Recordings from Last Week

In case you weren't able to attend our two sessions last week, the recordings are now posted. https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/community-conversations/how-to-make-dynamo-sing/ec-p/10715464#M253 https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/community-conversations/going-mobile-with-autocad-with-shaun-bryant-part-3/ec-p/10715365#M251 While here thinking about this, RSVP for the December Autodesk Community Conversations. Read more →

The Best of Autodesk University 2021

Set aside some time to check out the top sessions from Autodesk University 2021, it is completely worth it. A lot of work goes into these sessions by the amazing speakers with a great deal of knowledge to share with you. This was our second year doing it digitally online due to the pandemic, but we are hoping we all get safely back together in real life together for maybe the next event. https://autode.sk/3nrpbO6 ”Inspiring speakers and sessions are what... Read more →

Autodesk & Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building

A great article by my crazy smart friend and Autodesk colleague as well as fellow Bend Oregon resident, Brian Pene on explaining our (Autodesk) long strong relationship with the Smithsonian and the new exhibition showcasing the future of human/machine collaboration. New Autodesk & Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building exhibit showcases the future of human/machine collaboration America’s first National Museum, the Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building (AIB) has been dormant for nearly two decades. A few years ago, Autodesk learned the... Read more →

Autodesk Community Conversation with Donnia Tabor-Hanson

We just added a new Autodesk Community Conversation to our December sessions! What: Favorite, Fabulous, Formulas for Families in Revit with Donnia Tabor-Hanson What is your favorite formula used for? Turning things one or off as needed? Setting arrays? Selecting sizes? Preventing null values on extrusions? Adding or removing parts? How many “if” statements can you really put in a formula? Lots of formulas to play within this session. When: Dec. 2nd at 10am PDT RSVP Now, its Free! https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/community-conversations/favorite-fabulous-formulas-for-families-in-revit-with-donnia/ec-p/10761704#M260... Read more →

Autodesk Community Conversations – Join Us

We have many Autodesk Community Conversations planned this month, including 2 tomorrow morning. They are free, you always learn something that helps you, and you can ask questions because its a conversation. Come join us, RSVP now https://autode.sk/3qGKTjd Read more →

Two Awesome Autodesk Community Conversations This Week

This week we have two awesome and free Community Conversations with experts in both AutoCAD and Dynamo. Join us and bring your questions to the conversation! Wednesday, October 20, 2021 08:00 AM PDT Going mobile with AutoCAD with Shaun Bryant, Part 1 Join Autodesk Expert Elite member Shaun Bryant for the first part of a series on "Going mobile with AutoCAD", ask your questions live and learn all about: Using your Autodesk ID in the AutoCAD desktop app Utilizing the... Read more →

Congratulations to the 2021 Autodesk Excellence Awards Recipients!

Autodesk Excellence Awards celebrate the people, projects, and technologies behind exceptional contributions to the fields of architecture, engineering, and construction; product design and manufacturing; and media and entertainment.These customers will be spotlighted at Autodesk University 2021. Learn more about them throughout the Autodesk University 2021 conference or click here to view their inspiring projects. Read more →

The Autodesk Community 5k Fun Run Starts Tomorrow

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. Where are you going to walk, run, paddle, bike, swim, skate, ski? We are excited to see your photos and there will be a social wall of posts! When? During Autodesk University from October 5th to the 14th, 2021.... Read more →

Community Feedback Hub

The new Community Feedback Hub from the Autodesk Community Team is now Live! It’s our new dedicated space for you to share your thoughts and insights, respond to our programs and resources, and help us do the best we can to provide the communities that you need. Community Feedback Hub Link We know that the previous Community Feedback Boards didn’t work. They left a lot of feedback unanswered, and loops weren’t getting closed. You didn’t have a constructive outlet to... Read more →

Autodesk Group Network at Autodesk University 2021

The AU 2021 catalog is live - so start building your AU schedule! Make sure to bookmark and add our meetups to your calendar before they fill up! October 6: Year at a Glance Celebration October 7: The Shift to Hybrid User Groups and Meetups Attend a class hosted by a Group Leader So many of our Group Leaders received the honor to become an AU Speaker this year. Here are all of the approved AU Speakers + Group Leaders... Read more →

Autodesk Community Journal Blog

Announcing Autodesk Community Journal, our first-ever blog from the Autodesk Community Team! We’re pleased to announce the launch of the Autodesk Community Journal, our brand-new blog from the Autodesk Community team. Read and bookmark to keep up to date with community news and resources, learn more about our team and what we do, and find out how you can get involved. https://blogs.autodesk.com/community-journal/ Link to announcement post` Read more →

Ready, Get Set…AC5k

Are You Ready for the Autodesk Community 5k? Next week, Autodesk University will begin Tuesday October 5th, 2021 and so will the fun Autodesk Community 5k which isn't really a competition or a run or a mandatory 5k distance, it can be anything fun and active bike walk, swim, bike ride, paddle, indoor spin bike or treadmill, or a run. Join in, get active, have fun, and share your photos in social with #AC5k from October 5th to the 16th..... Read more →

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 →