tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92178132024-03-14T03:04:42.795-05:00Scott DurkeeBIM Management / CAD Management Topics (and some humor)Scott Durkeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740468951478214645noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217813.post-6002401207350829402010-09-08T10:51:00.002-05:002010-09-08T10:54:58.493-05:00Autodesk See the Advantage Virtual Event, Tue, Oct 5Register for the "Autodesk See the Advantage Virtual Event," Tue, Oct 5, 8am-2pm PDT (10am-4pm CDT). They will pack as much into the thirty minute sessions as possible and there is a one hour session on "Renovating for an Energy Efficient Future" worth 1 AIA HSW/SD credit.<br />
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<a href="http://aec.experience.autodesk.com/">http://aec.experience.autodesk.com/</a> <br />
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The Virtual Expo Hall will be open from 8am-2pm PDT (10am-4pm CDT). Topic presentations only last until 12:30pm PDT (2:30pm CDT).<br />
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This event is less than a month away, so register today and get it on your calendar.Scott Durkeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740468951478214645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217813.post-70905260804600458652010-05-25T12:38:00.004-05:002010-05-25T13:40:30.423-05:00Autodesk "Get Current" Promotional Pricing Benefits BIM and Digital Prototyping Implementations<div class="Section1"><div class="MsoNormal">Autodesk has changed their annual effort to bring designers into the world of subscription and the latest software. In the past there have been stair stepped promotions throughout the year to encourage people with old or retiring* Autodesk products to upgrade before the coming retirement date. The best discounts occurred soon after a new release. The worst discount – or no discounts – occurred just prior to the retirement date. Autodesk has changed things up this year and it can have some unexpected cost benefits for some CAD/BIM Managers. More about that later. Here’s the new promo:</div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">With Autodesk’s “Get Current” promotion you can save up to 50% by moving to Autodesk 2011 software. This promotion includes upgrades, crossgrades**, retroactive subscriptions, and Legacy purchases***. Subscription Only products that have been retired are included in the Legacy portion of this promotion****. This offer expires Jul 18, 2010.</div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">The discounts are 30%, 40%, or 50% depending on the product you are moving to and the type of transaction to get there. The FAQ listed below has a chart of what discounts are available for each product. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_A-L2ovpnsR4/S_wPeYG6LvI/AAAAAAAAAG8/j9hrs5piC3c/s1600/get_current_2011.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="558" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_A-L2ovpnsR4/S_wPeYG6LvI/AAAAAAAAAG8/j9hrs5piC3c/s640/get_current_2011.png" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="MsoNormal">Here is the part that may help some CAD/BIM Managers who already have their software on subscription and are transitioning to BIM with Civil 3D or Revit Suites or Digital Prototyping with Inventor. Question/Answer 3 from the FAQ below:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><b>3. Are upgrades from 2011 versions included in the Get Current Promotion?</b></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;">The focus of the Get Current Promotion is to help customers upgrade their software to the latest 2011 versions. Advertised discounts do not apply to upgrades from 2011 products,</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;">(Note: upgrades from 2011 products were formerly known as cross-grades)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;">Autodesk has taken care so that customers upgrading from 2011 versions are not charged higher prices than those taking advantage of the Get Current Promotion. As a result, a number of cross-grades from 2011 versions have been discounted at a variable percentage to match upgrades from prior versions. Where an upgrade from a 2011 product was already less than the Get Current pricing, no discount was applied.</div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">This means that a few 2011 to 2011 “upgrades” (I still prefer the term crossgrades) are also discounted during this promotion. Here is a list:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_A-L2ovpnsR4/S_wOyKa2waI/AAAAAAAAAG0/TAmfrT0tAJ4/s1600/get_current_2011_cg.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="393" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_A-L2ovpnsR4/S_wOyKa2waI/AAAAAAAAAG0/TAmfrT0tAJ4/s640/get_current_2011_cg.png" width="640" /></a></div>You will need to verify this pricing with your reseller. </div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">The FAQ is available at <a href="http://www.get-current.com/autodesk_getcurrent_faq.pdf">http://www.get-current.com/autodesk_getcurrent_faq.pdf</a> </div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">*For those of you who are new to CAD/BIM Management of Autodesk products, Autodesk supports the current release of software (now 2011) and three releases back (2010, 2009, 2008). They just retired 2007 on Mar 15, 2010, so 2008 software is next on the chopping block.</div><div class="MsoNormal">** A crossgrade is a move from one software product to another, e.g., a crossgrade from AutoCAD to AutoCAD Revit Architecture Suite. Autodesk has started lumping these transactions into the term “upgrades”.</div><div class="MsoNormal">*** Retired software cannot be upgraded. Autodesk’s Legacy Program allows discounts on new software licenses if you have retired software licenses (back to R14). For each retired license you can typically get a 30% discount on a new license of software. Other terms and conditions apply – for example, retired AutoCAD LT licenses are not included in the Legacy Program.</div><div class="MsoNormal">**** Typically, Subscription Only products are not included in the Legacy Program. With Subscription only products you either stay on subscription or pay retroactive subscription fees to get back on subscription. Once your version is retired you had to purchase new software to get current. Autodesk is making an exception for this promotion.</div></div>Scott Durkeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740468951478214645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217813.post-12400783177520962622010-04-01T00:00:00.001-05:002010-04-01T00:00:12.217-05:00Autodesk Assistance Program Extended to Jan 31, 2011<div class=Section1> <p class=MsoNormal>The Autodesk Assistance Program provides software and other benefits to help displaced employees improve their employability. This program has been extended to Jan 31, 2011 and expanded to include these and other enhancements:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>13 month student licenses of over 25 Autodesk software products (formerly 18 products)<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Online learning now includes access to Autodesk University Online<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Eligibility has been expanded to include military veterans<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>Software provided in this program is for educational purposes only and cannot be used commercial purposes. For additional terms and conditions or to register for the program go to <a href="http://www.autodesk.com/assistance">www.autodesk.com/assistance</a>. <o:p></o:p></p> </div> Scott Durkeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740468951478214645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217813.post-71567090828194465762010-03-25T12:30:00.001-05:002010-03-25T12:30:05.801-05:00Apr 19 Autodesk Seize the Opportunity Virtual Event<div class=Section1> <p class=MsoNormal>Autodesk Seize the Opportunity Virtual Event is Apr 19, 9am-4pm Central Time. Learn more about Autodesk 2011 software at this virtual event. To register go to <a href="http://experience.autodesk.com">http://experience.autodesk.com</a>. Attendance is free. <o:p></o:p></p> </div> Scott Durkeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740468951478214645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217813.post-69051958016094824992010-03-25T09:18:00.001-05:002010-03-25T09:18:11.850-05:00Autodesk 2011 Product Portfolio<div class=Section1> <p class=MsoNormal>Learn about the Autodesk 2011 portfolio of software today, Mar 25, at 11am Central. Join Autodesk CEO Carl Bass and Senior Vice President Amar Hanspal to learn about updates to Autodesk’s design software for general design, AEC, and manufacturing. Register for the webcast at <a href="http://www.autodesk.com/webcast">www.autodesk.com/webcast</a>. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>Read the official press release for AutoCAD 2011 here: <a href="http://news.autodesk.com/portal/site/autodesk/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20100325005401&newsLang=en">http://news.autodesk.com/portal/site/autodesk/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20100325005401&newsLang=en</a> <br> for Building Design, Infrastructure and Construction here: <a href="http://news.autodesk.com/portal/site/autodesk/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20100325005433&newsLang=en">http://news.autodesk.com/portal/site/autodesk/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20100325005433&newsLang=en</a> and <br> for Manufacturing here <a href="http://news.autodesk.com/portal/site/autodesk/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20100325005443&newsLang=en">http://news.autodesk.com/portal/site/autodesk/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20100325005443&newsLang=en</a> :<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>Watch the Autodesk blogs for posts about new features <a href="http://www.autodesk.com/blogs">www.autodesk.com/blogs</a>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>The following 2011 products are available for download today through Subscription Center, <a href="http://www.autodesk.com/subscriptionlogin">www.autodesk.com/subscriptionlogin</a>. Expect additional products and local language versions in the weeks to come: <o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <table class=MsoTableGrid border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='border-collapse:collapse;border:none'> <tr> <td width=312 valign=top style='width:234.3pt;border:solid black 1.0pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'> <p class=MsoNormal>AutoCAD 2011 English<o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width=312 valign=top style='width:234.3pt;border:solid black 1.0pt; border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'> <p class=MsoNormal>AutoCAD 2011 French<o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width=312 valign=top style='width:234.3pt;border:solid black 1.0pt; border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'> <p class=MsoNormal>AutoCAD 2011 Multilingual<o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width=312 valign=top style='width:234.3pt;border:solid black 1.0pt; border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width=312 valign=top style='width:234.3pt;border:solid black 1.0pt; border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'> <p class=MsoNormal>AutoCAD Architecture 2011 English<o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width=312 valign=top style='width:234.3pt;border:solid black 1.0pt; border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'> <p class=MsoNormal>AutoCAD MEP 2011 English<o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width=312 valign=top style='width:234.3pt;border:solid black 1.0pt; border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width=312 valign=top style='width:234.3pt;border:solid black 1.0pt; border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'> <p class=MsoNormal>AutoCAD Inventor Suite 2011 English<o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width=312 valign=top style='width:234.3pt;border:solid black 1.0pt; border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'> <p class=MsoNormal>AutoCAD Mechanical 2011 English<o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width=312 valign=top style='width:234.3pt;border:solid black 1.0pt; border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'> <p class=MsoNormal>AutoCAD Electrical 2011 English<o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width=312 valign=top style='width:234.3pt;border:solid black 1.0pt; border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'> <p class=MsoNormal>Autodesk DirectConnect for UG NX 2011 English<o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width=312 valign=top style='width:234.3pt;border:solid black 1.0pt; border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'> <p class=MsoNormal>Autodesk Alias Automotive 2011 English<o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width=312 valign=top style='width:234.3pt;border:solid black 1.0pt; border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'> <p class=MsoNormal>Autodesk Alias Surface 2011 English<o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width=312 valign=top style='width:234.3pt;border:solid black 1.0pt; border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'> <p class=MsoNormal>Autodesk Moldflow 2011 English<o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width=312 valign=top style='width:234.3pt;border:solid black 1.0pt; border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'> <p class=MsoNormal>Autodesk Moldflow 2011 English<o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width=312 valign=top style='width:234.3pt;border:solid black 1.0pt; border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'> <p class=MsoNormal>Autodesk Vault Collaboration 2011 English<o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width=312 valign=top style='width:234.3pt;border:solid black 1.0pt; border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'> <p class=MsoNormal>Autodesk Vault Professional 2011 English<o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width=312 valign=top style='width:234.3pt;border:solid black 1.0pt; border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'> <p class=MsoNormal>Autodesk Vault Workgroup 2011 English<o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> </div> Scott Durkeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740468951478214645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217813.post-21824766873576346662010-03-17T09:21:00.001-05:002010-03-17T09:21:26.120-05:00Autodesk BIM Deployment Plan Available for Download<div class=Section1> <p class=MsoNormal>Autodesk BIM Deployment Plan is now available online. Read the press release here <a href="http://bit.ly/by3ngA">http://bit.ly/by3ngA</a> and download the plan and worksheets at <a href="http://www.autodesk.com/bimdeploymentplan">www.autodesk.com/bimdeploymentplan</a>. I’ve spent the last few days going through it and it aligns very closely with the implementation plan we have used very successfully with our customers at work. Nice bonus to have the editable worksheets.<o:p></o:p></p> </div> Scott Durkeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740468951478214645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217813.post-33932069923620025502010-03-12T10:37:00.001-06:002010-03-12T10:37:08.289-06:00Last Chance to Upgrade Autodesk Products before Mar 16 Price Changes<div class=Section1> <p class=MsoNormal>Mon, Mar 15, 2010 is the last day to upgrade Autodesk 2007, 2008, or 2009 licenses using Autodesk’s tiered upgrade prices. Autodesk's Simplified Upgrade Pricing begins Mar 16, 2010. At that time all upgrades from 2008 and 2009 products will be half the price of a new license of software. All Autodesk 2007 products will also be retired on that date which means they will no longer be supported or upgradeable.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>You can read more about Autodesk’s Simplified Upgrade Pricing at <a href="http://www.autodesk.com/upgrade">www.autodesk.com/upgrade</a>.<o:p></o:p></p> </div> Scott Durkeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740468951478214645noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217813.post-62852698121033280512010-02-28T23:22:00.001-06:002010-02-28T23:22:10.886-06:00Autodesk BIM for Construction Recorded Screencast<div class=Section1> <p class=MsoNormal>There is a great overview of BIM for Construction at this link: <a href="http://www.bim-screencast-construction.com">www.bim-screencast-construction.com</a>. It discusses tools you can use to gain a competitive advantage by improving planning, cost forecasting, project control, and collaboration.<o:p></o:p></p> </div> Scott Durkeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740468951478214645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217813.post-80375657261415772192010-02-25T11:58:00.003-06:002010-02-25T12:04:22.484-06:00ENR Virtual Design & Construction Webcast Recordings<div class="Section1"><div class="MsoNormal">All three of the recent ENR webcast recordings for Virtual Design and Construction are now available at <a href="http://www.autodesk.com/enrwebcasts">http://www.autodesk.com/enrwebcasts</a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">“Collaborative Virtual Design & Construction for Infrastructure: Teams, Technologies, Projects<br />
Part I: Transportation's Transition to Information Modeling (Dec 9, 2009)<br />
Part II: Gaining Ground in the Utilities Market Using Information Modeling (Jan 13, 2010)<br />
Part III: Information Modeling for Government Facilities (Feb 10, 2010)</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">These webcasts were sponsored by Autodesk.</div></div>Scott Durkeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740468951478214645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217813.post-45539521561313794662010-02-22T20:40:00.000-06:002010-02-22T20:39:57.474-06:00AutoCAD Civil / AutoCAD Civil 3D Consolidation & AutoCAD Civil 3D $1500 Discount<div class=Section1> <p class=MsoNormal>Autodesk is consolidating AutoCAD Civil and AutoCAD Civil 3D software into a single product. Existing AutoCAD Civil subscription contracts which are current as of April 20, 2010 will receive AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 when it becomes available.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>Along with consolidating AutoCAD Civil and AutoCAD Civil 3D, Autodesk is lowering the price of AutoCAD Civil 3D. Now though March 25, 2010, new licenses of AutoCAD Civil 3D are eligible for a $1500 discount when purchased with subscription.<o:p></o:p></p> </div> Scott Durkeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740468951478214645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217813.post-59325138944454360102010-01-07T21:16:00.002-06:002010-01-11T09:39:03.470-06:00Important Autodesk Deadlines<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"></span><br />
<div>Here are some important deadlines coming up:<br />
</div><ul style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 9pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><li>Jan 15 – 10% discount on upgrades from 2007, 2008, 2009 ends. <br />
<a href="http://scottdurkee.blogspot.com/2009/10/autodesk-upgrades.html"><span style="color: blue;"><u>http://scottdurkee.blogspot.com/2009/10/autodesk-upgrades.html</u></span></a> </li>
<li>Jan 15 – AutoCAD $500 rebate ends. <br />
<a href="http://scottdurkee.blogspot.com/2009/11/autocad-rebate.html"><span style="color: blue;"><u>http://scottdurkee.blogspot.com/2009/11/autocad-rebate.html</u></span></a> </li>
<li>Jan 15 – AutoCAD LT $300 rebate ends. <span style="color: red;">Extended to Feb 28.<br />
</span><a href="http://scottdurkee.blogspot.com/2009/10/autocad-lt-rebate.html"><span style="color: blue;"><u>http://scottdurkee.blogspot.com/2009/10/autocad-lt-rebate.html</u></span></a> </li>
<li>Jan 15 – AutoCAD Civil 3D migration from Eagle Point promotion ends. <br />
<a href="http://scottdurkee.blogspot.com/2009/11/eagle-point-transition-program.html"><span style="color: blue;"><u>http://scottdurkee.blogspot.com/2009/11/eagle-point-transition-program.html</u></span></a> </li>
<li>Mar 16 – Tiered Upgrade Pricing ends, Simplified Upgrade Pricing begins (all upgrades go to half the price of a new license).<br />
<a href="http://scottdurkee.blogspot.com/2009/10/autodesk-upgrades.html"><span style="color: blue;"><u>http://scottdurkee.blogspot.com/2009/10/autodesk-upgrades.html</u></span></a> </li>
<li>Mar 31 – Autodesk Assistance Program for displaced workers ends. <br />
<a href="http://scottdurkee.blogspot.com/2009/10/autodesk-assistance.html"><span style="color: blue;"><u>http://scottdurkee.blogspot.com/2009/10/autodesk-assistance.html</u></span></a> </li>
<li>Apr 18 – Rev It Up for Green Renovation promotion ends. Autodesk Ecotect Analysis for discounted price with purchase of AutoCAD Revit Architecture Suite or AutoCAD Revit MEP Suite new license, crossgrade, or subscription renewal. <br />
<a href="http://scottdurkee.blogspot.com/2009/11/rev-it-up-for-green-renovation.html"><span style="color: blue;"><u>http://scottdurkee.blogspot.com/2009/11/rev-it-up-for-green-renovation.html</u></span></a> </li>
</ul>Scott Durkeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740468951478214645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217813.post-88354664084851269462010-01-07T21:13:00.000-06:002010-01-07T21:14:17.163-06:00Jan Autodesk Webcasts<font face="Arial, sans-serif" size="2"> <div>Upcoming webcasts from Autodesk:</div> <ul style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 9pt; "> <li>Jan 13 – AutoCAD LT to 3D with Autodesk 3ds Max Design Webcast.<br> <a href="http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/oc/offer/form?siteID=123112&id=13297183"><font color="#0000FF"><u>http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/oc/offer/form?siteID=123112&id=13297183</u></font></a> </li><li>Jan 14 – From Design to Cost with Autodesk Construction Solutions Webcast.<br> <a href="http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/oc/offer?siteID=123112&id=14063012"><font color="#0000FF"><u>http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/oc/offer?siteID=123112&id=14063012</u></font></a> </li><li>Jan 14 – Webcast Series: Plotting and Publishing in AutoCAD LT 2010.<br> <a href="http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/oc/offer/form?siteID=123112&id=14153269&ch=US%20dotcom&src=ADPB&mktvar001=159611"><font color="#0000FF"><u>http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/oc/offer/form?siteID=123112&id=14153269&ch=US%20dotcom&src=ADPB&mktvar001=159611</u></font></a> </li><li>Jan 15 – AutoCAD Civil 3D Webcast Series: Hydrology & AutoCAD Civil 3D.<br> <a href="http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/oc/offer/form?siteID=123112&id=13172138"><font color="#0000FF"><u>http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/oc/offer/form?siteID=123112&id=13172138</u></font></a> </li><li>Jan 20 – Revit Architecture Webcast Series: The Path to BIM for Small Firms Webcast.<br> <a href="http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/oc/offer/form?siteID=123112&id=12463937"><font color="#0000FF"><u>http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/oc/offer/form?siteID=123112&id=12463937</u></font></a> </li><li>Jan 26 – Revit Structure Webcast Series: Tips & Tricks for Wood Framing.<br> <a href="http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/oc/offer/form?siteID=123112&id=13203888"><font color="#0000FF"><u>http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/oc/offer/form?siteID=123112&id=13203888</u></font></a> </li><li>Jan 27 – MEP Engineering Webcast Series: Speeding Production in Plumbing with Revit MEP 2010.<br> <a href="http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/event/view?event_id=13204786&siteID=123112&catID=3831701&id=6662921"><font color="#0000FF"><u>http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/event/view?event_id=13204786&siteID=123112&catID=3831701&id=6662921</u></font></a> </li><li>Jan 29 – Road Design Webcast Series: Start to Finish.<br> <a href="http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/oc/offer/form?siteID=123112&id=13050361"><font color="#0000FF"><u>http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/oc/offer/form?siteID=123112&id=13050361</u></font></a></li></ul> <div><font face="Calibri, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></div> <div>When you register for these webcasts be sure to check the box at the bottom to receive future email from Autodesk.</div> <div><font face="Calibri, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></div> </font> Scott Durkeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740468951478214645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217813.post-55918190619358033352010-01-07T21:00:00.002-06:002010-01-07T21:05:21.268-06:00Jan 22 AutoCAD Civil / Civil 3D Online Training<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"></span><br />
<div>Learn Civil 3D from your own Desktop or Conference Room and Save! <br />
Applied Technology Group (my day job) is offering classroom training courses on the web. The classes are live and instructor led, not pre recorded.<br />
</div><div><br />
</div><div>January 22, 2010 AutoCAD Civil/Civil 3D Session Topics and Schedule (CST)<br />
</div><div><br />
</div><div style="padding-left: 18pt;">Session 1<br />
9:00am - 10:30am Grading with Feature Lines and Grading Objects<br />
When and when not to use them. Site and other related Issues.<br />
</div><div style="padding-left: 18pt;"><br />
</div><div style="padding-left: 18pt;">Session 2<br />
11:00am - 12:30pm Data Shortcuts<br />
Distributing information for all to view and see, when required.<br />
</div><div style="padding-left: 18pt;"><br />
</div><div style="padding-left: 18pt;">Session 3<br />
1:30pm - 3:30pm Automated Cross-Section Plan Sheets<br />
Quickly build Cross-Section Sheets with just a few simple clicks of the mouse.<br />
</div><div style="padding-left: 18pt;"><br />
</div><div>Buy 1 session for just $175.00 per location (train multiple people in your conference room for the price of one). Buy all three sessions for just $525.00!<br />
1.5 PDH Each<br />
</div><div><br />
</div><div>Contact the instructor, John Sayre, at <a href="mailto:jsayre@appliedtg.com"><span style="color: blue;"><u>jsayre@appliedtg.com</u></span></a> with any questions. Call 800-935-4894 to register. Tell them you heard about the classes from me.<br />
</div>Scott Durkeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740468951478214645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217813.post-90057051398781746212009-12-14T17:38:00.000-06:002009-12-14T17:39:22.661-06:00Dec 15 Webcast "A Better AutoCAD for Managing, Analyzing, and Planning Projects"<font face="Arial, sans-serif" size="2"> <div>“A Better AutoCAD for Managing, Analyzing, and Planning Projects” webcast from Autodesk is December 15 at Noon (Central) for Architects, Engineers, and Construction professionals who have experienced challenges in their projects when sharing information and challenges finding inaccuracies in that information. You can register for this webcast at <a href="http://www.autodesk.com/betterautocad"><font color="#0000FF"><u>www.autodesk.com/betterautocad</u></font></a>.</div> <div><font face="Calibri, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></div> </font> Scott Durkeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740468951478214645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217813.post-63107959159407516072009-11-30T22:54:00.001-06:002009-11-30T22:58:55.812-06:00CAD Mgmt Toolbox: AU Virtual<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"></span><br />
<div>AU Virtual – see streaming content from Autodesk University this week. Register today at <a href="http://au.autodesk.com/?nd=e_register_login&attendee_type=AUv"><span style="color: blue;"><u>http://au.autodesk.com/?nd=e_register_login&attendee_type=AUv</u></span></a> <br />
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</div>Scott Durkeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740468951478214645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217813.post-6334732397609870132009-11-30T22:21:00.000-06:002009-11-30T22:22:08.664-06:00Rev It Up for Green Renovation Promotion<font face="Arial, sans-serif" size="2"> <div>Now through April 18, 2010, customers who purchase an AutoCAD Revit Architecture Suite or AutoCAD Revit MEP Suite new license, crossgrade, or subscription renewal have the option to purchase an Autodesk Ecotect Analysis 2010 license for $995 (normally $2,995) plus subscription. Subscription for Autodesk Ecotect Analysis is required to be eligible for the promotional price and provides access to Autodesk Green Building Studio. Additional terms and conditions apply.</div> <div> </div> <div>Autodesk Ecotect Analysis and Autodesk Green Building Studio software combined with Autodesk’s BIM tools like Revit Architecture or Revit MEP allow you to analyze, visualize, and simulate real world appearance, cost, and performance for green building renovation and energy retrofit designs.</div> <div> </div> <div>For more information about Green Renovation go to <a href="http://www.autodesk.com/renovationforarchitects"><font color="#0000FF"><u>www.autodesk.com/renovationforarchitects</u></font></a> - this website includes recordings from Greenbuild 2009.</div> <div><font face="Calibri, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></div> </font> Scott Durkeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740468951478214645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217813.post-90427958642209522382009-11-24T17:03:00.002-06:002009-11-24T17:06:40.172-06:00CAD Mgmt Toolbox: Autodesk Object Enablers<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"></span><br />
<div>Autodesk Object Enablers provide a way to access, view, and manipulate object data from one application in another. For example, you can install Object Enablers in AutoCAD to view Plant 3D objects, AutoCAD Architecture objects, or AutoCAD Civil objects. You can view the entire list of Autodesk Object Enablers at <a href="http://www.autodesk.com/oe"><span style="color: blue;"><u>www.autodesk.com/oe</u></span></a>. Select the software you are using and then select and install the Object Enabler you need.<br />
</div><div><br />
</div>Scott Durkeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740468951478214645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217813.post-56992300577244124432009-11-23T14:33:00.001-06:002009-11-23T14:33:50.524-06:00Eagle Point Transition Program<font face="Arial, sans-serif" size="2"> <div>Now through January 15, 2010, Eagle Point customers with qualifying versions of civil engineering and surveying products can receive significant discounts on migrations to AutoCAD Civil 2010 or AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010. Pricing varies depending on the products and versions of your current software. Additional terms and conditions apply. The transition program ends October 17, 2010, but the best discounts are now through January 15. Please let me know if you have any Eagle Point licenses and are interested in this promotional discount. You can also read about Eagle Point’s perspective on the transition at <a href="http://www.eaglepoint.com/transition/"><font color="#0000FF"><u>http://www.eaglepoint.com/transition/</u></font></a> </div> <div><font face="Calibri, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></div> <div><font face="Calibri, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></div> </font> Scott Durkeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740468951478214645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217813.post-14282791463607226542009-11-20T09:49:00.001-06:002009-11-20T09:49:37.655-06:00AutoCAD Rebate<font face="Arial, sans-serif" size="2"> <div>Now through January 15, 2010, customers who purchase qualifying new commercial licenses of AutoCAD 2010 software may be eligible for a rebate of up to $500 for each new license purchased (up to $2,500 for a maximum of five seats total per invoice address). Additional Terms and Conditions can be found at <a href="http://www.autodesk.com/autocadrebate"><font color="#0000FF"><u>www.</u></font><font color="#0000FF"><u>autodesk.com/autocadrebate</u></font></a>. </div> <div><font face="Calibri, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></div> </font> Scott Durkeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740468951478214645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217813.post-15953287491329453182009-11-19T17:54:00.003-06:002009-11-19T18:29:33.992-06:00Free Virtual Design and Construction Webinar Series from ENR Dec 9, Jan 13, Feb 10<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"></span><br />
<div>ENR (Engineering News-Record) will present a three part complimentary webinar series on “Collaborative Virtual Design & Construction for Infrastructure: Teams, Technologies, Projects”<br />
</div><div><br />
</div><div>ENR writers and representatives from government, transportation and utility sectors will discuss the implications of information modeling for the entire construction process. <br />
</div><div><br />
</div><div>Dec 9, 2009, 1PM – 2PM CST<br />
Part I: Transportation's Transition to Information Modeling<br />
<br />
</div><div>Jan 13, 2010, 1PM – 2PM CST<br />
Part II: Gaining Ground in the Utilities Market Using Information Modeling<br />
<br />
</div><div>Feb 10, 2010, 1PM – 2PM CST<br />
Part III: Information Modeling for Government Projects <br />
</div><div><br />
</div><div>For more information and to register go to <a href="http://video.webcasts.com/events/mcgr001/33063/"><span style="color: blue;"><u>http://video.webcasts.com/events/mcgr001/33063/</u></span></a> <br />
</div><div><br />
</div><div>This webinar series is sponsored by Autodesk.<br />
</div><div><br />
</div>Scott Durkeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740468951478214645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217813.post-40350383761811941312009-11-18T11:35:00.001-06:002009-11-18T11:38:37.527-06:00CAD Mgmt: Optimizing AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010<font face="Arial, sans-serif" size="2"> <div>Highly recommend this technical note from Autodesk about optimizing your AutoCAD Civil 3D experience. Very good description of virtual memory and the advantages of running a 32bit application on a 64bit operating system. Here’s a quote: “The operating system is one of the most influential factors affecting performance of Civil 3D, not the hardware itself.” They include a list of recommended operating systems in order of performance preference. The list doesn’t include Windows 7, but I have been told that you can expect similar improvements by moving from a 32bit operating system to 64bit Windows 7. This tech note also includes several best practices for your engineers and designers including minimizing the number of open drawings and other CAD Management optimization tips such as limiting Layout caching with the LAYOUTREGENCTL system variable.</div><div><font face="Calibri, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></div><div><a href="http://images.autodesk.com/adsk/files/autocad_civil_3d_technical_note_harnessingpowerofcivil3d.pdf">http://images.autodesk.com/adsk/files/autocad_civil_3d_technical_note_harnessingpowerofcivil3d.pdf</a></div><div><font face="Calibri, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></div></font>Scott Durkeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740468951478214645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217813.post-46816041697011653952009-11-04T00:41:00.002-06:002009-11-04T00:47:38.112-06:00NCARB’s 2009 Survey of Registered Architects<a href="http://www.ncarb.org/News-and-Events/News/2009/10-2009-Architect-Survey.aspx">NCARB’s 2009 Survey of Registered Architects</a><br />
<br />
I pulled some data from recent years for comparison:<br />
<br />
ARCHITECT REGISTRATIONS FOR KANSAS<br />
<table border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" style="text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td>Year<br />
</td><td>Resident<br />
</td><td>Reciprocal<br />
</td><td>Total<br />
</td></tr>
<tr><td>2009<br />
</td><td>905<br />
</td><td>1,771<br />
</td><td>2,676<br />
</td></tr>
<tr><td>2008<br />
</td><td>894<br />
</td><td>1,779<br />
</td><td>2,673<br />
</td></tr>
<tr><td>2007<br />
</td><td>936<br />
</td><td>1,566<br />
</td><td>2,502<br />
</td></tr>
<tr><td>2006<br />
</td><td><br />
</td><td><br />
</td><td><br />
</td></tr>
<tr><td>2005<br />
</td><td>949<br />
</td><td>1,550<br />
</td><td>2,499<br />
</td></tr>
<tr><td>2004<br />
</td><td>963<br />
</td><td>1,519<br />
</td><td>2,482<br />
</td></tr>
<tr><td>2003<br />
</td><td>913<br />
</td><td>1,539<br />
</td><td>2,452<br />
</td></tr>
<tr><td>2002<br />
</td><td>899<br />
</td><td>1,553<br />
</td><td>2,452<br />
</td></tr>
<tr><td>2001<br />
</td><td><br />
</td><td><br />
</td><td><br />
</td></tr>
<tr><td>2000<br />
</td><td><br />
</td><td><br />
</td><td><br />
</td></tr>
<tr><td>1999<br />
</td><td>980<br />
</td><td>1,496<br />
</td><td>2,476<br />
</td></tr>
</tbody></table>All data from <a href="http://www.ncarb.org/">http://www.ncarb.org/</a>. <br />
2003 data from website was 913, 1639, & 2452.Scott Durkeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740468951478214645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217813.post-9551674636887325692009-11-02T10:14:00.001-06:002009-11-02T10:15:32.054-06:00Autodesk Announces Support for Windows 7Autodesk will support customers on Windows 7 who are using the following products:<br />
<ul><li>AutoCAD 2010</li>
<li>AutoCAD LT 2010</li>
<li>AutoCAD Architecture 2010</li>
<li>AutoCAD Electrical 2010</li>
<li>AutoCAD Mechanical 2010</li>
<li>AutoCAD MEP 2010</li>
<li>Autodesk Algor Simulation 2010</li>
<li>Autodesk Inventor 2010</li>
<li>Autodesk Inventor LT 2010</li>
</ul>Several products are not yet approved for Windows 7 (Revit, Civil 3D/Civil, Map 3D, Navisworks, etc.) and will not be supported until a future update.<br />
<br />
You can find the complete pressrelease here: <a href="http://bit.ly/2frAlr">http://bit.ly/2frAlr</a>Scott Durkeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740468951478214645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217813.post-38321836838120946512009-10-31T00:15:00.001-05:002009-10-31T00:15:36.769-05:00Autodesk Architects on TwitterAutodesk Architects on Twitter<br>Follow Autodesk Technical Specialists Amy Fietkau, Eddie Perlberg, and<br>others at <a href="http://www.twitter.com/adskarchitects">www.twitter.com/adskarchitects</a>. <br> <br>You can also find me on Twitter and LinkedIn in the links below.<br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/scottdurkee">www.twitter.com/scottdurkee</a><br><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdurkee">www.linkedin.com/in/scottdurkee</a>Scott Durkeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740468951478214645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9217813.post-15519770726516168052009-10-31T00:11:00.000-05:002009-10-31T00:12:16.254-05:00Autodesk BIM Reports<!-- Converted from text/rtf format --> <P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">The Autodesk-sponsored 2009 McGraw-Hill Building Information Modeling (BIM) SmartMarket Report is now available for download. The report is a summary of a survey that was given to approximately 3,000 architects, engineers, contractors, and business owners across the United States and Canada. It focuses on two areas: determining where BIM adopters are experiencing business value, and determining why non-users haven’t adopted BIM and what it will take to get them to adopt.</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="http://images.autodesk.com/adsk/files/Final_2009_BIM_SmartMarket_Report.pdf"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">http://images.autodesk.com/adsk/files/Final_2009_BIM_SmartMarket_Report.pdf</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> </FONT></SPAN></P> <P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Calibri"> </FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P> <P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">You can find additional BIM-related reports at</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="http://www.autodesk.com/bim"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">www.autodesk.com/bim</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> </FONT></SPAN></P> <P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P> Scott Durkeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740468951478214645noreply@blogger.com0