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3ds Max 2021.3 Fall Update – Retopology & Mesh Cleaning

My highlights in the new update are the retopology and mesh cleaning tools, and there is much more in this nice update for subscription customers. 3ds Max 2021.3 Fall Update Video Overview https://youtu.be/HEXQOgeaBnE “Autodesk 3ds Max 2021.3 is focused on modernization, performance, and fit & finish. We have added new capabilities to the viewport, improved modeling efficiency for artists with enhancements to popular modifiers and new 3ds Max Retopology Tools that reduce complex and high-resolution assets, and enhance generative designs... Read more →

3D Laser Scanner in My Pocket

I’ve been using my Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and it’s built in LiDAR to scan some ancient old growth trees up to 1000 years old. Preserving the trees digitally in 3D point clouds & meshes and I will talk more about that amazing adventure I had on holiday last week. I’ve also been capturing objects and measuring things such as my retaining wall construction in the yard and outdoor fireplace work. I have been using the apps 3D Scanner... Read more →

Autodesk University 2020 and the AU5K is a Wrap

From November 17–20, more than 100,000 innovators around the world fired up their laptops to participate in Autodesk’s first digital conference experience: Autodesk University 2020. Thank you for all your participation in this challenging year. Over 100,000 registered online versus all of us normally being stuck in Las Vegas a week every year dealing with the dry air making chapped lips, hoarse voices, and the never-ending sound of slot machines or the many escalators. The online Autodesk University 2020 was... Read more →

Inspiring Stories of Construction

Have a watch of these four inspirational stories of iconic construction projects that were featured this week at Autodesk University 2020. These Documentaries Will Transform How You Think About Construction https://autode.sk/3lPUCOH Building Nightingale Learn how a passionate and integrated team of designers and contractors in the UK came together to build rapid response hospitals to support COVID-19 patients in only nine days. Building The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design Discover how a design and construction team reimagined sustainability and... Read more →

The Revit Team Ask Me Anything

The Revit Team is holding their Ask Me Anything and Public Roadmap session right now. Get your questions ready and join in, the team will be bringing the answers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XmC0jWCAZw&feature=youtu.be In this live-stream question and answer session, Revit product managers and product experts will review updates to the Revit product roadmap and take questions from viewers.” Check out what's in development here: The Live Revit Public Roadmap Live Revit AMA 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Wed, Nov 18, 2020 “Revit... Read more →

Where to Get Autodesk Betas

Today, a few betas were announced or mentioned today on the first day of Autodesk University 2020 in the keynotes and industry sessions. After all the high profile mentions of Autodesk betas, people ask the obvious – “where do I get the betas”. That's an easy answer, the Autodesk Feedback Community, if you already have an account sign in and make sure to update your profile and if you are new, sign up and answer a few questions and you... Read more →

The Autodesk University 2020 General Session Starts in 15 minutes

Join the 100,000+ other attendees online this year and the event is free. This year we all have front row seats up close. The AEC Keynote is stuffed with a lot of great news is following at 10am PST. https://au2020.autodesk.com/ General Session November 17 at 9 a.m., Pacific time Autodesk CEO and President Andrew Anagnost shares an inspiring vision for how we can use data to connect and collaborate better, extract insight, and automate tasks. Learn about the role data,... Read more →

Revit Public Roadmap & Ask Me Anything

The Revit Team just launched a Revit Public Roadmap built upon Trello. Revit Team Roadmap Update Blog Post: autode.sk/36qrdEl Check out what's in development here: The Live Revit Public Roadmap The Revit Team is holding an Ask Me Anything live-stream from Autodesk University next week at Autodesk University – which is free this year. Get your questions ready, the team will be bringing the answers. Live Revit AMA 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Wed, Nov 18, 2020 “Revit Product Roadmap... Read more →

Plan your Day One at Autodesk University 2020

You are attending Autodesk University 2020, right? It is over 700 classes and keynotes and this year free and no required travel or hotel stay. Check out the first day filled with inspiring keynotes. General Session November 17 at 9 a.m., Pacific time Autodesk CEO and President Andrew Anagnost shares an inspiring vision for how we can use data to connect and collaborate better, extract insight, and automate tasks. Learn about the role data, automation, and insight play in empowering... Read more →

My AU5K Yesterday in Portland Oregon

While the weather didn't quite cooperate with me by delivering cold wet gray skies, I still rode about 10k instead of the 5k because it was fun riding along the rover and across bridges arriving at the Autodesk office. I'm considering doing more AU5k this week if the sun peeks out. Join in the fun of the AU5k this week wherever you are and in the Autodesk University 2020 next week which is free and online this year. My AU5k... Read more →

AU5k Starts Today- Lets Do It!

The AU 5k starts today, Monday, November 9 until next Monday. You have from Nov 9-16th to complete your 5k (or whatever distance you’re comfortable with). https://strava.com/clubs/AU2020 Spread the world far and wide, even to those that don't know what AU or Autodesk is but want to have fun. Join our Strava club as we run/walk/cycle our way to Autodesk University the following week, and free this year. Please join us and post your photos and videos to the Strava... Read more →

AU 2020 5k Walk Run or Cycle Starts Monday

It’s the last weekend before the AU5k kicks off on Monday, November 9! Come join our Strava club as we run/walk/cycle our way to Autodesk University the following week, and free this year. You have from Nov 9-16th to complete your 5k (or whatever distance you’re comfortable with). https://strava.com/clubs/AU2020 Spread the world far and wide, even to those that don't know what AU or Autodesk is but want to have fun. Please join us and post your photos and videos... Read more →

Autodesk Subscription Now Includes 5 Versions Back

As of this week, Autodesk subscription and maintenance customers now have five releases back up from the prior policy of 3 prior versions. “We’ve heard your feedback that you need more than three previous versions for long-term projects. So, starting November 2, 2020, Autodesk is expanding version access for all customers (on subscription and maintenance plans) for the latest release and up to 5 versions back. This makes it easier for teams to collaborate on the same version throughout a... Read more →

Generative Design in Revit - Have You Tried?

Learn how to use Generative Design to develop a restaurant layout. What is Generative Design ? Generative Design in Revit allows you to leverage Dynamo graphs to explore outcome-based solutions for your designs. You define criteria and constraints for the design problem. Then Generative Design uses this information to iterate many possible solutions, presenting them to you for further evaluation. When you decide on the optimal solution, click a button to integrate it into the model for further development. Why... Read more →

AMA Announcement: Autodesk 3dsmax Development Team - November 2nd, 1-3PM ET

Today there will be a Reddit “AMA” Ask Me Anything with the 3dsmax development team to celebrate the 30th anniversary of 3ds max! Join in to ask the dev team questions and reminisce at the past 30 years and where 3dsmax is heading. Join the AMA ”We’re the 3ds Max development team and this week, we’re proudly celebrating 3ds Max’s 30th year anniversary. Ask us about the history of Max, your favorite things about it, what we've got planned on... Read more →

Generatively Designed Pumpkin

Thanks to Autodesk’s Zack Kron for this Halloween fun! Read more →

Getting Tipsy with Fusion 360 at Autodesk University 2020

Want to learn how to use Fusion 360 better and more efficiently all while having some fun? This will be a informative and fun class with my friend down under teaching some great tips with Fusion 360. Scott is a master with Fusion 360. The Engineers Guide to Drinks is near and dear to my heart, and I love what Scott has done to utilize the historical guide in his class and interpreted in Fusion 360. CP468677 Getting Tipsy with... Read more →

Throwback Thursday – Email Cloggage in the 90s

How a one person stopped all email communication by accident as a new employee in the 90s. The Great Email Cloggage Incident of 1998 Back in the 1990’s email was a rare and new communication tool and the technology behind it was archaic compared to today. Imagine there was just a single server back then handing all of the email for a large company. The email was managed using then Lotus Notes on what was a state of the art... Read more →

Learn the Autodesk Forge Platform

My friend and colleague Kean just posted on his blog an excellent PDF resource that will help you learn the Forge platform. You can use the Forge platform to enable you to do things with design automation, viewing design data, and even more on the web. Getting Started with Forge Read more →

Autodesk GCD at Autodesk University

Autodesk’s Global Consulting Delivery (GCD) is the organization within Autodesk that works with large customers on custom solutions, advising on new technologies & workflows, and training. It is almost a secret group of industry and technology experts to solve most any problem or engage on innovative cutting edge projects. At Autodesk University you can tap into these super heroes of tech and attend some of their classes learning their tips, techniques and valuable advise on a wide variety of topics.... Read more →

AU5K Growing and Moving– Join Us!

We have broke the 100 members so far running, walking, biking, swimming getting ready for the AU 2020 5K Walk Run or Cycle in a couple weeks. See the activity just this week as we are over 800 miles just this week by members as I look at it this moment. The Autodesk University 5k has gone virtual! Join us in the lead-up to AU 2020 and complete your 5k from November 9-16th, 2020. You can walk, run, cycle, swim--... Read more →

Launching the Community Dojo – People Knowledge Tools

Rachel Hartley an Autodesk Customer Community Program Manager, recently announced the new community called the Community Dojo. “Defined as a “place for immersive learning,” the Japanese word “Dōjō” was perfectly adopted for a new immersive learning site launched August 24, 2020, for and by the Autodesk Group Network program. https://www.communitydojo.net/ As the name implies, the purpose of the Community Dōjō is to create inspiring learning opportunities for everyone—employees and customers alike—by connecting them with peers and group leaders; providing easy... Read more →

Throwback Thursday – Early Revit CD-ROMs

Here are the early Revit release packages in the historical collection that I maintain from 2000 and 2001. Revit 1.0, Revit 1.01, Revit 2, Revit 2.01, Revit 2.1, Revit 2.11, Revit 3, Revit 3.1, Revit 3.11, Revit 4 Read more →

A New Podcast by Autodesk Construction

Announcing a new Autodesk Construction podcast named Digital Builder: Some of the key episode themes include: An inside look at what’s in store for this year’s Autodesk University, including emerging technologies and trends to help you achieve your new possible Roadblocks the industry is facing when it comes to diversity and inclusion Strategies on how to create a safe environment to discuss diversity in the workplace Details on finding Cliff Cole’s session on diversity and Allison Scott’s keynote construction presentation... Read more →

AEC Excellence Awards 2020 Winners

Congratulations to all of the inspiring winning projects, and all of those companies and projects that were nominated. AEC Excellence Awards 2020 Winners: Reimagination During Extraordinary Times INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR Wajdi Mereb, BIM Manager, RTA, United Arab Emirates Infrastructure Design – Small Project (less than $100 Million) Winning project: Chandrawal Water Supply Project – 477 MLD Advanced Water Treatment Plant RWS & UWWM-EDRC, WWW SBG, WET-IC, L&T Construction, India Infrastructure Design – Medium Project ($100 Million – $500 Million) Winning project: Route... Read more →