Important Autodesk Deadlines

Here are some important deadlines coming up:

• Jan 15 – 10% discount on upgrades from 2007, 2008, 2009 ends.
  http://scottdurkee.blogspot.com/2009/10/autodesk-upgrades.html
• Jan 15 – AutoCAD $500 rebate ends.
  http://scottdurkee.blogspot.com/2009/11/autocad-rebate.html
• Jan 15 – AutoCAD LT $300 rebate ends. Extended to Feb 28.
  http://scottdurkee.blogspot.com/2009/10/autocad-lt-rebate.html
• Jan 15 – AutoCAD Civil 3D migration from Eagle Point promotion ends.
  http://scottdurkee.blogspot.com/2009/11/eagle-point-transition-program.html
• Mar 16 – Tiered Upgrade Pricing ends, Simplified Upgrade Pricing begins (all upgrades go to half the price of a new license).
  http://scottdurkee.blogspot.com/2009/10/autodesk-upgrades.html
• Mar 31 – Autodesk Assistance Program for displaced workers ends.
  http://scottdurkee.blogspot.com/2009/10/autodesk-assistance.html
• 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.
  http://scottdurkee.blogspot.com/2009/11/rev-it-up-for-green-renovation.html

Jan Autodesk Webcasts

Upcoming webcasts from Autodesk:

• Jan 13 – AutoCAD LT to 3D with Autodesk 3ds Max Design Webcast.
  http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/oc/offer/form?siteID=123112&id=13297183
• Jan 14 – From Design to Cost with Autodesk Construction Solutions Webcast.
  http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/oc/offer?siteID=123112&id=14063012
• Jan 14 – Webcast Series: Plotting and Publishing in AutoCAD LT 2010.
  http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/oc/offer/form?siteID=123112&id=14153269&ch=US%20dotcom&src=ADPB&mktvar001=159611
• Jan 15 – AutoCAD Civil 3D Webcast Series: Hydrology & AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/oc/offer/form?siteID=123112&id=13172138
• Jan 20 – Revit Architecture Webcast Series: The Path to BIM for Small Firms Webcast.
  http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/oc/offer/form?siteID=123112&id=12463937
• Jan 26 – Revit Structure Webcast Series: Tips & Tricks for Wood Framing.
  http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/oc/offer/form?siteID=123112&id=13203888
• Jan 27 – MEP Engineering Webcast Series: Speeding Production in Plumbing with Revit MEP 2010.
  http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/event/view?event_id=13204786&siteID=123112&catID=3831701&id=6662921
• Jan 29 – Road Design Webcast Series: Start to Finish.
  http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/oc/offer/form?siteID=123112&id=13050361

 

When you register for these webcasts be sure to check the box at the bottom to receive future email from Autodesk.

 

Jan 22 AutoCAD Civil / Civil 3D Online Training

Learn Civil 3D from your own Desktop or Conference Room and Save!
Applied Technology Group (my day job) is offering classroom training courses on the web. The classes are live and instructor led, not pre recorded.

January 22, 2010 AutoCAD Civil/Civil 3D Session Topics and Schedule (CST)

Session 1
9:00am - 10:30am Grading with Feature Lines and Grading Objects
When and when not to use them. Site and other related Issues.

Session 2
11:00am - 12:30pm Data Shortcuts
Distributing information for all to view and see, when required.

Session 3
1:30pm - 3:30pm Automated Cross-Section Plan Sheets
Quickly build Cross-Section Sheets with just a few simple clicks of the mouse.

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!
1.5 PDH Each

Contact the instructor, John Sayre, at jsayre@appliedtg.com with any questions. Call 800-935-4894 to register. Tell them you heard about the classes from me.

Dec 15 Webcast "A Better AutoCAD for Managing, Analyzing, and Planning Projects"

“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 www.autodesk.com/betterautocad.

 

CAD Mgmt Toolbox: AU Virtual

AU Virtual – see streaming content from Autodesk University this week. Register today at http://au.autodesk.com/?nd=e_register_login&attendee_type=AUv

Rev It Up for Green Renovation Promotion

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.

 

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.

 

For more information about Green Renovation go to www.autodesk.com/renovationforarchitects - this website includes recordings from Greenbuild 2009.

 

CAD Mgmt Toolbox: Autodesk Object Enablers

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 www.autodesk.com/oe. Select the software you are using and then select and install the Object Enabler you need.