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Revit 2022 Sneak Peek –Today

Jeremy Tammik provided a heads up on his Building Coder blog to a session with Revit Product Managers Harlan Brumm and Sasha Crotty today at 12:30 Pacific Time and another full what's new session on April 13th. Link: Sneak Peek, Automatic Column, Arc Angle, Career Read more →

Autodesk Construction Cloud API Added to Forge Dev Portal

The Forge teams Mikako Harada just announced on the Forge blog that there is a new API type. Autodesk Construction Cloud API, has been added to the Forge dev portals My Apps->Create App page. This is a precursor to the releases of APIs that are specific to Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) unified products. Read more about this new API here: https://autode.sk/3cQu9yz Read more →

Spring Break on the Oregon Coast

I just returned refreshed from disconnecting and enjoying the beautiful Oregon Coast for spring break. The time was restorative with sunny fresh ocean breeze days watching the ocean waves, exploring tide pools, adventures, and watching sunsets. I also received my COVID first vaccination yesterday. Cheers, Shaan A low tide hike into the Devils Punchbowl. I love sunsets. Read more →

Autodesk University 2021 – Start Submitting Your Proposals

It’s never too soon to begin planning for Autodesk University, and the call for proposals opens today March 30th and closes April 30th. (5 weeks). Good tip is to “Simplify and Clarify” for your proposals and read the AU proposal FAQ and sample proposals. Read More, submit a proposal, and be a presenter at AU 2021! https://www.autodesk.com/autodesk-university/conference/call-for-proposals Read more →

Happy 10th Birthday Tinkercad!

Tinkercad turned 10 years old today. This free cloud-based 3D creative design tool is used by students to retired makers and 3D print hobbyist, and loved by millions from 5-100+ years old. Reflecting on 10 Years of Tinkering as Tinkercad Turns Double Digits Check out what people have made: https://www.tinkercad.com/search?q=tinkercad10 Read more →

AutoCAD 2022 by Donnie the CAD Geek

Donnie Gladfelter aka The CAD Geek also an Autodesk Expert Elite member has provided a lengthy and extensive video walkthrough of the new AutoCAD 2022. Read more →

3ds Max 2022

Taking Speed and Security One Step Further with 3ds Max https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0bIYyorjY0 Read more →

Autodesk University 2021 Call for Proposals March 30th

Kean provided a heads up on his awesome Through the Interface blog: Autodesk University 2021 Call For Proposals opens on March 30th That's right, start thinking about helpful classes for AU 2021 and get ready to start submitting your proposals. I would recommend paying attention to the Call for Proposals announcement for helpful guides on what classes and sessions to focus on and how best to be selected. -Shaan Read more →

Is the New AutoCAD 2022 and AutoCAD LT 2022 Supported in the New Apple Mac M Series Chip? YES

Is the New AutoCAD 2022 and AutoCAD LT 2022 Supported in the New Apple Mac M series Chip? Yes, AutoCAD 2022 and AutoCAD LT 2022 are supported on Mac with Apple silicon models with an M series chip under Rosetta 2 mode. Read more →

AutoCAD 2022 – The Connected Design Experience

Today is the day that the AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT new releases are announced, and available or download. AutoCAD 2022 drives design forward with connected workflows and automations that let you focus on what matters most: creating great designs. Packed full of value, AutoCAD including specialized toolsets offers CAD software that is trusted by millions, provides access to seven industry-specific toolsets with automations to speed work, includes the AutoCAD web and mobile apps to access the power of AutoCAD anytime,... Read more →

What's New in AutoCAD 2022

Do you want to know what is in the next and new release of AutoCAD 2022? Join the webinar Discover What's new in AutoCAD 2022. AutoCAD 2022 is packed full of value. Want to learn how you can drive your designs forward and use AutoCAD to streamline drawing review cycles, improve your collaboration process, reduce errors with automated features, speed work, and more? Join Thomas Stühle, Sr. Technical Support Specialist, Autodesk, who will demonstrate the newest features and functionality you... Read more →

Inclusive Futures - A Strategic Foresight Workshop

The past year has tested our ability to react and adapt to an overwhelming amount of change. The level of uncertainty we grapple with makes it difficult to envision what the future looks like. As innovators, thinking about and planning for the future is critical to our work. To innovate effectively, we must have a holistic understanding of the landscape in which we operate and broaden our thinking beyond our own biases. While we cannot predict the future, having a... Read more →

Community Conversations - AutoCAD Electrical with Tiffany Bachmeier

If you are using AutoCAD Electrical and are curious what else it can do, if you have questions about tools within AutoCAD Electrical, and/or if you’re looking to meet with other professionals utilizing ACADE’s awesome tools, please join us for AutoCAD Electrical Office Hours. We will feature new Tips & Tricks at each meeting and we will have open Q & A with ACADE SMEs to address any questions/suggestions you have. This session will be presented by expert Tiffany Bachmeier... Read more →

Community Conversations - Computational Geometry: How to build Geometry using logic

Are you curious about how to build geometry through bite sized chunks of logic? Do you not know where to start, but want to get started? Then come hang out with Jacob Small and Sol Amour as we step through how to build Computational Geometry in Dynamo using a simple Revit Family as an exemplar workflow. This session will be also be supported by Autodesk Community Manager, Chris Benner, as part of Community Conversations - live, virtual events designed to... Read more →

Community Conversations - Revit Family Types and Templates with Donnia Tabor-Hanson

Let’s review the various types of families that Revit has including system, component, annotation, details, and datum. What is edited inside of a project? What is editable outside of a project? How do you choose the right template for families created outside of a project? This session will be presented by expert Donnia Tabor-Hanson and hosted by Autodesk Community Manager, Kimberly Fuhrman, as part of Community Conversations - live, virtual events designed to allow you to gain expertise, connect with... Read more →

Something is Coming to Autodesk Community

The Autodesk Community Team has provided a glimpse into some of the 2021 plans coming soon for you in our Autodesk Community. Stay tuned as there will be a great deal more coming for your active participation. Autodesk Community Dojo page announcement: We've partnered with the Customer Success team at Autodesk to begin hosting Community Meetups in 2021. After a great set of meetups at AU2020, we will be reflecting on the past year and on how to offer you... Read more →

One Year Ago

One year ago, we gathered in Zoom for a Digital Happy Hour to deal with the quarantine and isolation together to laugh,to talk about the fear, to toast, and mostly to connect. We had no idea it would last this long and those that we have lost in the past year. I will never forget rewarding with ice cream a young daughter of a participant to present to all of us on her LEGO architecture. Here was my invite text:... Read more →

20+ Fusion 360 Additive Manufacturing Tutorials

An article by Paul Sohi where he has compiled many links to 360 Additive Manufacturing tutorials. “You probably noticed some tasty new Fusion 360 additive manufacturing capabilities, from the FFF space and slicers to the metal additive manufacturing capabilities and even Additive Simulation! In the midst of all these new updates, we thought now would be an appropriate time to revisit the many incredible additive manufacturing for Fusion 360 classes taught at Autodesk University. Below is a master list of... Read more →

Using Dynamo to Automate Leader Background Changes in Civil 3D

In Autodesk Consulting, there are many highly knowledgeable, creative, and skilled Technical Consultants and Solution Architects that have the capabilities in business and technology consulting, solution implementation, and custom development to help customers maximize the value of their investment in Autodesk technology. Paolo Serra is one of the amazing people in Autodesk Consulting who finds ways to solve challenges using automation like Dynamo. Paolo is a Dynamo expert and a truly innovative thinking person and one of the nicest and... Read more →

Autodesk Construction Cloud Announces Autodesk Takeoff and Autodesk BIM Collaborate

I am a regular reader of the Autodesk Construction Cloud Blog, and if you are involved in pre-construction or construction workflows and activities, you should consider subscribing to it as well. Today Andrea Neiman posted the two new products to help construction professionals and a great deal of information all in a nice 8 minute read. The New Preconstruction Advantage: Connected Quantification & Model Coordination in a Common Data Environment Read more →

Fusion 360 March 2021 Product Update – Lots o’ Goodness

This months Fusion 360 Update (V.2.0.9849) from Keqing Song is filled with rich goodness that many users of Fusion 360 will find something valuable and productive. I really like that the new nesting is now a released part of the as part of the Nesting & Fabrication Extension after graduating from the preview. Read about all the updates. March 2021 Product Update – What’s New Read more →

Civil 3D 2021 - Buffer Around Object Clash Check Using Dynamo

A brilliant solution by Jowenn Lua, Implementation Consultant for Autodesk Consulting to a challenge and solved using automation. If you are looking for ways to solve Civil 3D challenges, you should be following Jowenn’s screencasts and his AU classes. Watch the Screencast of the solution while Jowenn narrates how he implemented it. Read more →

All About Community

A nice announcement & fitting since it is my 28th birthday today! (ok, 28 isn't true). After 20+ years active in the Autodesk Community, I finally have it as my actual role as the Autodesk Community Engagement Manager on the Autodesk Community Team. Many of you have known me a very longtime, some back to when we used to ride dinosaurs and document designs on cave walls. Prior to joining Autodesk, 1998, I was a customer. I was active in... Read more →

Autodesk Tandem Digital Twin Platform for AEC Beta Released

This week Bob Bray, Autodesk Sr. Dir. and General Manager of Autodesk Tandem, announced the availability of the new Digital Twin platform Autodesk Tandem beta release on the Autodesk Feedback Community. Read more →

How Innovators Are Exploring Emerging Technologies

“Innovation and collaboration are at the heart of the Autodesk Technology Centers, which provide a platform for exploring new possibilities of designing and making. With a global network of innovators from the industry, academic, and entrepreneurial communities—and physical workshops in San Francisco; Boston; Toronto; and Birmingham, England—the technology centers provide support for residents as they seek new ways of designing for impact.” Read More and get the free eBook Here: https://redshift.autodesk.com/designing-for-impact/ Read more →