The AutoCAD software file format has always fully supported 3D geometry, but it was not until AutoCAD 2007 software, with the introduction of visual styles and commands such as PressPull, that AutoCAD software began to fully capitalize on the power of 3D. In this class we will look at the set of AutoCAD software commands that are well suited to modeling 3D geometry and that will translate well into the STL file format most commonly used by 3D printers regardless of the specific technology employed. Along the way we will discuss effective practices that will help you to produce a successful 3D print.

Design Automation for Inventor software generally enables the desktop APIs to be used in the cloud—similar to how they would work on the desktop, but without the need of any installed software or dependent licenses. An additional, easily overlooked advantage of Design Automation for Inventor is its capability to run iLogic scripts in the cloud. These scripts being embedded in the CAD file itself can be programmed to auto execute under certain conditions. This class will address taking advantage of this capability to combine the Forge Design Automation API with iLogic to create a configurator by modifying an input Inventor file (IPT) in the cloud, according to the inputs provided by the user on an easy-to-use user interface. The results can be viewed immediately on a web browser using the Forge Viewer API, and are available for download in multiple formats such as IPT, IDW, and PDF. This web application sample uses the latest web technologies and is OS independent and mobile-device friendly.

Discover a stepwise approach to creating a true digital factory. This course will showcase the journey right from concept to the commissioning of the factory. During this journey we will also cover areas of infrastructure modeling such as land development and building design going into the process layout for manufacturing and finally moving into an interactive digital factory.

This class will be an introduction or reintroduction to Inventor software. It will also go into general detail about a lot of the common issues that come up on the Inventor Forum. It is generally understood that there are a greater number of intermediate and advanced Inventor sessions at Autodesk University; however, sometimes you need to go back to the basics and introduce/reintroduce people to some of these features they may or may not know about or understand—whether it's how to find them, or how to use them. This session will feature Inventor Professional 2021- 2018, and the handout will include some information on older versions information.

We4bee pursues the goal of establishing a worldwide network of high-tech beehives. This is not only to promote environmental research and education, but also to establish an early warning system for earthquakes and other natural disasters. This project collaborates with the University of Würzburg, Germany. In this class Dr. Claudia Leikam (CEO of we4bee), Professor Hotho and Padraig Davidson from the Chair of Computer Science X (big data and machine learning), Professor Jürgen Tautz (THE bee expert), and the engineer Hans Neumayr will give us an overview about this research project. Hans Neumayr used Fusion 360 software and EAGLE software to create the electronics equipment and some mechanical parts of the beehives. Professor Hotho and Mr. Davidson will provide information on data collection and analysis. Professor Tautz is the well-known bee expert, and Dr. Leikam will give you a view of the scientific aspects of this amazing project.

As part of our 2021 product releases, many products will include a faster install and easier deployment experience that will automate critical updates, customize and streamline deployment, and let users get up and running instantly without any downtime. Come learn from an expert about the new install experience!

How do you do use the secure, scalable, and cost effective capabilities of the cloud to accelerate your manufacturing design and engineering process? In this session, we will show you how: Fusion 360 is built on a secure, scalable, and enterprise-grade Amazon Web Services platform. Inventor can be deployed on a secure virtual private cloud for enterprise-grade security and lower total cost of ownership.

In the early stage of a project, collecting and organizing baseline data is essential and key to a successful result. Satellite, aerial, or UAV-based geospatial data—such as imagery and digital elevation model (DEM)—could be one of the most critical foundations of your initial design decision. But it’s not always straightforward if you aren’t familiar with the geographic information system (GIS) industry and community. In this class, we will cover how easy and simple it is to import various GIS data into your design environment using Civil 3D software and InfraWorks software to begin with. Then we will delve into how it can be done with vanilla AutoCAD LT software. We will share several practical and also some experimental techniques to make various GIS data to AutoCAD-readable format. We will also cover some GIS concepts, basic terminology, and how to use widely used open-source toolsets such as GDAL (Geospatial Data Abstraction Library), online resources where you can find and download free data, and related tips and tricks.

In this class, we’ll take a look at the road map for Alias software.

Many organizations do not have standard methods of deploying AutoCAD software, and consequently spend a significant amount of time and energy trying to make sure all users are configured to company standards. Even organizations that do have some standard methodologies in place should review their practices in an effort to improve. Are you struggling with the installation, configuration, and management of multiple AutoCAD software users, even in multiple offices? Learn how to use your common network to store minimal sets of configuration files and automatically push your company standards out at application startup, while still enabling users to keep many of their own custom settings.

This breakout session takes you to the core of Twinmotion’s real-time rendering capabilities and carries you from the inside out through the basic features up to the great range of visual outputs, enabling you to simply create and effectively communicate the story you need for bringing across your architectural design.

The Content Center is an invaluable Inventor tool primarily used to store standard components and drive design accelerators, such as Frame Generator, Tube and Pipe, and Bolted Connections. Due to the Content Center database structure, there are several advantages for product design and data manipulation. One advantage is to replace large iPart tables with Content Center families. Simply publishing these large families to a custom Content Center Library will greatly reduce the amount of time required to place and modify these components versus placing them via the iPart table. We’ll also explore customization techniques offered in the Family table, but particularly via the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet linking. Editing Family tables within Excel unleashes all the power the spreadsheet tools have to offer, simplifying data coordination. Finally, we’ll use iLogic to extend the data within the Family table to solve the vexing problem of automatically establishing part numbers for Tube and Pipe Conduit parts.

In this class we will go over every step needed to set up Collaboration for Revit (C4R) software. Steps covered will include purchase process; Autodesk, Inc., ID setup; Autodesk account management; and Autodesk 360 Team setup and best practices. We will explore the following: What is an Autodesk 360 Team? What is Collaboration for Revit software? Collaboration for Revit installation. And initiation of worksharing in C4R. We will also troubleshoot common issues. You can view documentation for the class here: http://a360.co/1bUiVXL

Effectively learn how to best navigate Autodesk Account to manage your products, people, and payments with our team of product managers leading you through it and pointing out their top management tips. The goal is for you to better understand Autodesk Account to speed up your management workflows.

Traditionally, checking BIM (Building Information Modeling) standards is performed manually by BIM experts. At times, standards are not met while making revisions in the drawings. This results in a lot of rework at jobsites and also during building approvals with local authorities. In this class, we will explain how we’ve automated the process of checking BIM standards in the building design within BIM 360 software. We have built a BIM connector within BIM 360; it enables automatic rule checks in the building design each time the building design file is modified or uploaded in BIM 360. Checker results are made ready for view via an email update. This automation not only reduces dependency on the manual checking of BIM standards by BIM experts, but it also saves time, cuts cost overruns, and reduces chances of rework, as the design failures are caught early on in the construction chain process.

Since 2007, Advance2000 has enabled Remote Work solutions including high-end virtual desktops (VDI), Servers, Storage, Telephony, Data Backup, and Support for the AEC Industry. We will present an overview of the VDI solution for Remote Work and demonstrate Revit working on a VDI. We will show how to connect and use your VDI from any location, whether from home, job site, hotel or client’s office. We’ll discuss the technology and how it compares to other ways of Remote Work. Then, we will share a case study showing how an Advance2000 client is utilizing the Adavance2000 AEC cloud Infrastructure. After the case study we’ll include a short testimonial discussing how another Advance2000 client was affected by the COVID pandemic and used the Advance2000 Cloud to enable work-as-usual. Finally, we’ll conclude with a brief outline how your firm can implement remote working and collaboration and take advantage of Advance2000’s virtual desktops and cloud infrastructure.

This lab is designed to give you a feel for the ease of use of Advance Steel software, the structural steel package that’s got the industry talking. You’ll create a structural model from scratch and then insert automated connections between structural sections. You’ll also learn how to insert more-complex structural elements, such as stairs. You’ll then generate fabrication drawings of the structural model you’ve created. Finally, you’ll generate bills of materials (BOMs) and cutting files, such as DXFs and NCs, from your structural model.

In this hands-on lab, you’ll learn how to generate parking lots, sweep vehicles around a site, and create a roundabout junction corridor. Step by step, you’ll learn how to choose a parking-lot style that is right for your site. Select the appropriate vehicle to check for turning movements and height clearances. Create a roundabout junction corridor to add to an existing AutoCAD Civil 3D software road corridor. You’ll also generate reports and customize the settings and standards for a specific project.

This session will be an instructional demo for administrators to learn about the New View of user management in Autodesk Account that we are extending to all subscribers with single-user access over the coming year. This class will give an overview of the New View, redesigned to increase productivity by offering easier, smarter, and more-efficient user management. In this class, attendees will get a live walk-through of the New View and explore how to use its modern features, including: Managing product groupings instead of contract numbers; quick setup for additional secondary administrators; and simplified user-invitation workflows.

Tracking the software used within an organization is an important job. If it’s your job, what methods and approaches do you use? Even with the best intentions, it can be easy to make mistakes which, if left unchecked, could lead to much bigger problems. This class will show you common Software Asset Management mistakes that are applicable to AutoCAD and many other Autodesk products. You’ll learn how to spot the tell-tale signs that can help you identify mistakes. You’ll discover practical ways to minimize the problems and take the first step towards better management of the software in your organization. You’ll also see what is possible in the mid- and long-term to improve your Software Asset Management skills and practice.