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New Family Browser Product is originally published on Revit OpEd CAD Technology Center is offering a new product called BIM List. They’ve provided several videos to help get acquainted with the application. Quickly Locate and Insert FamiliesAdvanced Search FunctionalityAdministrative ControlsUp to Date ContentEasy Setup I’ve embedded the first video here. Uh oh, now I’ll toss [...]

Hacker Spaces – Come Meet Your Makers is originally published on Between the Lines This week I had the opportunity to visit the Noisebridge Hacker Space in San Francisco with an Autodesk colleague Gregory Miller and Alex Peake. Alex is on Kickstarter with a game project named Code Hero where you not only learn about [...]

Extract Features & Shapes from Point Cloud Data in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit is originally published on Between the Lines If you have or receive point cloud data I wanted to point out Autodesk Labs currently has some preview technologies to convert the point cloud data into geometry and features in some Autodesk products. [...]

To BIM or Not to BIM? is originally published on Revit This is an extract from Architects Journal from the 15/12/11, this article looked at trends in design & construction for the UK going into 2012…hopefully AJ won’t mind me highlighting the comment about Revit. Go to Original Article Source

Dude! Where’s my Nodes? is originally published on Revit Spotted this one yesterday. In Vasari, if you divide a surface & select the divided surface with a view to changing the Surface Representation, there is no arrow to the Surface Representation options dialogue.This is Vasari…. see..no arrow? No dialogue…no Nodes… This is the same thing [...]

Rebuilding forms in Vasari or Revit 2012 is originally published on Revit This issue came up yesterday, a reasonable straight request…”I have built this surface in “PRODUCT”…….. (insert Rhino or AutoCAD). Can I rebuild it in Vasari or Revit as a water tight closed object, so I can do that I do that create floors [...]

Point Cloud Feature Extraction is originally published on Revit OpEd When I first saw this show up in the Labs blog post it was called “Scan to Bim”. I wondered about the name conflict with the application already using that name, created by the folks at IMAGINiT. I thought at first maybe that Autodesk bought [...]

Vasari Talk Today is originally published on Revit OpEd Another installment of Vasari Talk will begin today at 11:30 AM (EST). If you want to learn more about panels and reporting parameters from Zach be sure to register and attend (it’s virtual). Since I’m mentioning Vasari, there are two new offerings at the “Labs” for [...]

More colour stairs is originally published on Revit Like a lamb to the slaughter, I knew my stair post would get my ass kicked! So I would like to extend my thanks to all those that took the time to respond; as they say “there is more than one way to skin a cat”. So [...]

More colour stairs is originally published on Revit Like a lamb to the slaughter, I knew my stair post would get my ass kicked! So I would like to extend my thanks to all those that took the time to respond; as they say “there is more than one way to skin a cat”. So [...]

Hacker Spaces – Come Meet Your Makers is originally published on Between the Lines This week I had the opportunity to visit the Noisebridge Hacker Space in San Francisco with an Autodesk colleague Gregory Miller and Alex Peake. Alex is on Kickstarter with a game project named Code Hero where you not only learn about [...]

Extract Features & Shapes from Point Cloud Data in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit is originally published on Between the Lines If you have or receive point cloud data I wanted to point out Autodesk Labs currently has some preview technologies to convert the point cloud data into geometry and features in some Autodesk products. [...]

Create a 3D Model of Your Head is originally published on Between the Lines I wanted to show how anyone can create a 3D model of themselves or a person they know using a digital camera, free Autodesk software, and a 3D printer. Here is an example of my two Autodesk colleagues Brian Mathews and [...]

Create a 3D Model of Your Head is originally published on Between the Lines I wanted to show how anyone can create a 3D model of themselves or a person they know using a digital camera, free Autodesk software, and a 3D printer. Here is an example of my two Autodesk colleagues Brian Mathews and [...]

Living in a World of Fluids is originally published on Between the Lines Perhaps there is no better way to study fluid dynamics than by visiting your local water park. With its water slides, wave pools, water fountains and more, water parks are a seriously fun way to experience the study of fluids in motion. [...]

MrCADman on Twitter – No More is originally published on Between the Lines I just changed my Twitter username @mrcadman to my real name @ShaanHurley. Twitter allows you to do this and keep your followers. Why did I do this, well because I was tired of being referred to by “MrCADman” at events, some not [...]

Autodesk Does Not Support SOPA is originally published on Between the Lines Over the past month there have been several lists, web pages, and mentions in Twitter and other social media incorrectly stating that Autodesk supports the controversial SOPA initiative otherwise known as United States H.R. 3261. The official Autodesk statement: Autodesk applauds Congress for [...]

Autodesk University 2011 Stats is originally published on Between the Lines It has been just over a month since Autodesk University 2011 and I though I would share some fun statistics to share around the water cooler. Almost1,000 classes, labs, un-conference discussions, AU virtual learning. sessions and keynote presentations. Over 8000 attendees from 80 countries. [...]

Autodesk University 2011 Stats is originally published on Between the Lines It has been just over a month since Autodesk University 2011 and I though I would share some fun statistics to share around the water cooler. Almost1,000 classes, labs, un-conference discussions, AU virtual learning. sessions and keynote presentations. Over 8000 attendees from 80 countries. [...]

Aerial Capture of 3D Geometry is originally published on Between the Lines In a technology research project Autodesk employee Gonzalo Martinez Director of Strategic Research in the office of the CTO has built and modified an Octo-Copter UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) to capture both video and photos to generate a 3D model using 123D Catch.  [...]

Gateway AUG Summer Meeting June 17th is originally published on Mistress of the Dorkness The Gateway Autodesk User Group will meet next week. New features of Autodesk Software will be presented. When: 17th June – Wednesday – from 6 to 8:00 pm Where: Clayco, Inc. Forum Studios, 2199 Innerbelt Business Center Drive, St. Louis, Missouri [...]

CAD/Design/Architecture/Engineering Annual Salary Survey Running Now! is originally published on Mistress of the Dorkness AUGI is currently running the 2009 Annual Salary Survey! COMPLETE THE SURVEY BY JUNE THE 30th. Which means that your peers need YOU to log in and report your views. We call this a survey because that’s precisely what we’re doing. [...]

OT: School Update is originally published on Mistress of the Dorkness Well, if you’re a subscriber you’ve probably noticed that my posting rate has gone down a bit here on my blog lately. I’ve got three or four posts in the queue and just can’t seem to find the time to sit down and flesh [...]

New BIM Magazine from AUGI is originally published on Mistress of the Dorkness Alright, looks like the AEC crowd has a new magazine from AUGI (I believe that, if it does well, they will look into branching out into other disciplines). We’re just starting to use Revit here on my campus, and, coming from the [...]

Revit Standards – Getting Started Guides is originally published on Mistress of the Dorkness As I may have mentioned, our parent organization began a mandate a couple of years ago to utilize BIM on larger projects, but, the ramp up to all BIM on all projects is coming up with the next calendar year. While [...]

CAD Managers Not Optimistic is originally published on Mistress of the Dorkness Robert Green recently conducted a survey to gauge the state of the economy according to the CAD Manager. See his article: Survey: CAD Managers Reveal Effects of the Economy, Part 1 This is a followup survey to one he conducted in February (Results [...]

AutoCAD 2010 Tips and Tricks booklet from Lynn Allen is originally published on Mistress of the Dorkness AUGI Members Only Exclusive! Starting Monday [EDIT: Here is a link to the AutoCAD Community Forums, where AUGI members can download the AutoCAD Tips and Tricks booklet for 2010] (remember, you MUST be logged in as an AUGI [...]

BIM Management Comments/Questions is originally published on Mistress of the Dorkness There have been some interesting topics posed about BIM Management recently. Check out what others have been saying, and add your $0.02 if you feel like it. The first thing I’d like to mention is this poll done, asking how long users had held [...]

Programming webcast: .NET for LISP Programmers is originally published on Mistress of the Dorkness Another webcast you might be interested in: Free AutoCAD programming webcast: .NET for LISP Programmers As mentioned in this previous post, my team delivers regular webcasts on programming with Autodesk technologies. Assuming you’re reading this while the metaphorical ink’s still damp, [...]

Welcome to the World Offspring Beta is originally published on Mistress of the Dorkness November 4th was the big day for the Perry family. Our 2nd son entered the world a healthy 7lbs 12oz and 21″ long. Our Picasa brag book. We came home on Saturday and are both doing great. Offspring Alpha and dear [...]

Easily find Ribbon Commands is originally published on The CAD Geek Blog As illustrated by my blogging frequency, the last several weeks have been incredibly busy. During that time I had the chance to speak with a large number of AutoCAD (and its many vertical flavors like Civil 3D) users, and answer some of their [...]

Creating Multiline Ribbon Tool Display Names is originally published on The CAD Geek Blog Recently I’ve had a few people ask me about modifying the display names of ribbon tools inside AutoCAD 2010. More specifically; how to make AutoCAD show the display name for a tool on two lines (not just one). With the question [...]

Lynn Allen in Richmond, VA this Thursday is originally published on The CAD Geek Blog For those of you in or around the Richmond, VA area, the Richmond AutoCAD Manifest (local user group), has quite a treat in store for you! Lynn Allen, the lady behind those tips & tricks booklets you love so much, [...]

Using MindManager for CAD/BIM Documentation is originally published on The CAD Geek Blog My sincere apologies to the faithful followers of The CAD Geek Blog.  As you probably gathered from my last post (way back on May 30th), I have been focusing just about all of my energy on finding a new job.  Thankfully it [...]

AutoCAD Exchange – Ask the Expert Series is originally published on The CAD Geek Blog If you haven’t heard about the AutoCAD Exchange, you’re sure missing out on an awesome community designed specifically for users like you.  Launched in March of this year, the site is packed with all sorts of resources like tips & [...]

Job Hunting Tips From The CAD Geek is originally published on The CAD Geek Blog Today was my first day as the Technical Product Manager for Education Reseller, Ronald A. Williams. Moving from a private engineering practice to a reseller, I certainly have a lot to learn, but I figure we can discuss that another [...]

Training Program Reinforcement Part 1 is originally published on The CAD Geek Blog It’s hard to believe, but 3 weeks ago I started my employment with Ronald A. Williams. Last week was quite exciting as I got to meet a number of our customers for the first time at a CTE conference. For those outside [...]

Training Program Reinforcement Part 2 is originally published on The CAD Geek Blog In my last post I spoke about the power of reinforcement in the world of education. My point to making the connection between academia and corporate learning is that reinforcement is no less important in academia than it is in a corporate [...]

AU 2009 – General Registration Open is originally published on The CAD Geek Blog Autodesk University, It’s that one time of year you can talk about CAD for an entire week, and not be considered a complete dork (partial dork is still an option)! Today marks the commencement of general registration for Autodesk University 2009. [...]

Reset CUI verses Restore CUI – What’s the difference? is originally published on The CAD Geek Blog One of the greatest features of AutoCAD is how much you can tailor it to meet your individual needs. To me, what’s even better than the ability to customize your workspace, is the fact Autodesk makes it incredibly [...]

AUGIWorld Issue 5 is originally published on CADDHELP The latest edition of AUGIWorld has been released. AUGI membership is required to view it, but that’s free! Click HERE Go to Original Article Source

RST2009 Dialog of the Day is originally published on CADDHELP I love dialogs like this. Someone had to code it up, right? He/she knew there was a problem, and it was with the software, but really didn’t know what else to say about it. Sigh… Go to Original Article Source

Looking to help out? is originally published on CADDHELP I recently started a new Linkedin.com group called CADDHELP. The primary goal of the group is to help connect publishers with authors of CADD related materials. At this time the main focus is AUGI magazines AECEDGE and AUGIWorld but it will branch out into books and [...]

Mastering Revit Structure 2010 shipping! is originally published on CADDHELP A CADDHELP reader named Scott asked when the new book will be out. As it happens I just heard yesterday from the production editor that he had his copy of the book and it was being released 9/14. Soooo, it’s out there and on the [...]

Bye, Bye Migration part 2 is originally published on CADDHELP Blog reader Gregorw asked regarding my previous “Bye, Bye Migration” post that he could not find the location to shut off the migration. It is found during the deployment build within the Custom install area as shown in this image. Go to Original Article Source

Awww, that’s pretty is originally published on CADDHELP A project I did in little ol’ Tampa town is nearly completion. The Tampa Museum of Art isn’t huge but it was an interesting project in Revit and looks very nice along the river. http://www2.tbo.com/photoalbum/2009/sep/25/tampa-museum-2009/ Go to Original Article Source

WPM is #6! is originally published on CADDHELP Even in this economy some companies are still managing to get work done, do it right, and keep their staff generally happy. I was pleased to see my company of 22 years once again get recognized. http://www.gostructural.com/page-best_firms_list-31.html It is interesting that so many of the best firms [...]

Something annoying you? Just delete it! is originally published on CADDHELP A technique I use a lot is the DELETE and DO and then PASTE what I deleted back. This works for me both in AutoCAD and Revit. For example, I need to draw or select something and a solid hatch is blocking my view. [...]

Windows 7 cometh is originally published on CADDHELP As many others, for my personal machine I am going to upgrade to Windows 7. This machine is about 3 years old (Dell 9150) and runs XP pretty good – but I have to stay on top of virus blocking. Now when Vista came out I upgraded [...]

2009 BIM Smart Market Report is originally published on CADDHELP Pretty interesting read for BIM types…link to big PDF below http://www.bim.construction.com/research/pdfs/2009_BIM_SmartMarket_Report.pdf Go to Original Article Source