The blog Revit Clinic had a post last month on the 10 Things to Know About Revit Server. This was a very good informative post that i encourage you to check out.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
New McGraw Hill Construction Green BIM Smart Market Report
Autodesk recently participated as the premier corporate sponsor for the Green BIM Smart Market Report. Key findings from the report demonstrate:
- Green building sector will drive adoption of BIM - 7 out of 10 respondents report medium to high green project involvement.
- Opportunities in Green Retrofit - 88% of non-green BIM users believe they will use it for retrofit projects during next two years.
- Energy Performance Monitoring - Owners have low awareness of the benefits of BIM.
- Energy Performance Simulation - Green BIM users are simulating energy performance, including lighting/daylighting, whole building analysis, and energy code compliance.
Resources to support Green BIM opportunities include:
- Guide to Sustainable Design:
http://www.autodesk.com/sustainabledesignguide - BIM Enabled Sustainable Design Sales PowerPoint® Presentation:
Partner Portal / Sales & Marketing / Thought Leadership / Sustainable Design / Architecture, Engineering & Construction - BIM Enabled Sustainable Design Sales Whitepaper:
Partner Portal / Sales & Marketing / Thought Leadership / Sustainable Design / Architecture, Engineering & Construction - Success Stories:
DesignGroup
ARBA Studios - Conceptual Energy Analysis Videos:
http://www.autodesk.com/revit-videos-cea - Rapid Energy Modeling information:
http://www.autodesk.com/rem - Renovation and Retrofit Sales Playbook:
Partner Portal / Sales & Marketing / Industry Solutions / Architecture, Engineering & Construction / Renovation Buildings for Sustainability
Friday, October 15, 2010
AutoCAD for Mac - First Customer Shipment
Autodesk is planning the First Customer Shipment (FCS) of AutoCAD for Mac on Friday, October 15. On this day, customers will be able to place orders with authorized resellers.
Autodesk recognizes that many existing AutoCAD software customers may have a preference for Apple Macintosh hardware and AutoCAD for Mac software. To support these customers, Autodesk is offering a US$400 upgrade from AutoCAD 2011 software to AutoCAD 2011 for Mac software. For a limited time, existing AutoCAD 2011 software customers with active Subscription contracts may be eligible to save even more.
From October 15, 2010, through January 14, 2011, existing AutoCAD Subscription Customers can save up to US$400 on new commercial licenses and up to US$200 on upgrades by mail-in rebate:
- Save US$400 on new licenses: AutoCAD Subscription customers are eligible for a US$400 mail-in rebate on new commercial licenses of AutoCAD for Mac 2011 software.
- Save US$200 on upgrades: AutoCAD Subscription customers are eligible for a US$200 mail-in rebate on upgrades from AutoCAD 2011 to AutoCAD 2011 for Mac software.
The AutoCAD for Mac Competitive Trade-up Program offers an option to purchase specially discounted, new licenses of AutoCAD for Mac for those customers who own a competitive product. To receive the special discounted price, customers must purchase Autodesk Subscription for each qualifying license along with the discounted product. Examples of competitive products that will be accepted under this program are listed below.
- Vectorworks
- ArchiCAD
- TurboCAD Mac Pro
- Siemens NX
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Subscription Advantage Packs: Tools That Make an Impact
The 2011 Subscription Advantage Packs are now available to Subscription customers via Subscription Center. This year’s English Advantage Packs launched on September 29.
Autodesk Subscription Advantage Packs are available for download now by Subscription customers. Get ahead by gaining early access to the latest product enhancements for the 2011 version of your Autodesk software. Available for select products, Subscription Advantage Packs can include:
· Additional product features that expand and improve software functionality
· Integrated web services that promote collaboration and support sustainable design
· Robust design content such as specialized libraries and other tools that enrich visualizations and renderings
Download Your Subscription Advantage Pack by logging in to your Subscription Center:
Monday, October 4, 2010
Friday, October 1, 2010
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Service Pack 2 out for all Revit 2011 products
Autodesk has announced the availability of the Revit 2011 Update 2 build (20100903_2115) Release. the links below:
Autodesk Revit Platform 2011 Enhancements
- Improves stability when locking of constraints within families.
- Improves stability when modifying the properties of an element.
- Ensures „Select All Instances‟ when used on viewports within a sheet does select all the viewports.
- Improves stability when using the “Create Form” tool when In-Place edit a mass.
- Improves stability when using “Complex” complexity mode during gbXML Export.
- Corrects glazing area when using “Simple” complexity mode during gbXML Export.
- Improves stability when editing element Phase inside a group.
- Improves consistency of the ifcflowsegment and ifcflowfitting properties during a re-export to IFC.
- Improves stability when exporting to AutoCad 2000 DWG files.
- Improves stability during export to DWG files when exporting a view with a linked DWG in "new layers for overrides" mode.
- Improves stability after switching location within the InfoCenter settings
- Improves stability of InfoCenter when logged into Revit with a double byte username.
- Improves stability when selecting materials from within the materials dialog.
- Improves stability when switching between views
- Improves visibility of manually applied hidden lines during printing and exporting of Structural Hidden Lines views.
- Improves performance when using spinner control in the Decal Types dialog.
- Improves stability when selecting array elements from within the Reveal Hidden Elements display mode.
- Improves stability when finishing Sketch mode.
- Improves stability when selecting a reference plane within the conceptual mass editor.
- Improves stability when launching multiple sessions of Revit.
- Corrects shadow casting of linked RVT files when in realistic display mode.
- Improves stability when dragging sun.
- Improves stability when upgrading Revit 2010 project file.
- Corrects color of masked regions when rendered in Consistent Color display mode.
There are other enhancements per Revit “flavour” as well as the API which can be found in the associated Update Enhancement List PDF on each product page
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Revit Server and Conceptual Energy Analysis
Autodesk is releasing a new Subscription Advantage Pack for Revit Subscription clients that will include the new Revit Server and Conceptual Energy Analysis capabilities.
For more detailed information and software downloads you should log into your Autodesk Subscription Center.
For a detailed overview of these Revit features you can refer to latest review article in AEC Bytes: Revit’s New Server and Conceptual Energy Analysis Capabilities
Friday, September 24, 2010
Autodesk Design Visualization Reel 2010 Call for Submissions
Autodesk is asking for Design Visualization submissions to include in their 2010 Design Show Reel. This Reel will be showcased at AUTODESK UNIVERSITY from November 30 to December 2, 2010. It will be featured during each sessions and to the opening of the Mainstage presentation.
They are also very interested in receiving high-resolution images – up to 300 dpi – for inclusion in their marketing material leading up to and surrounding the show. Lower resolution is also most welcome.
The deadline for imagery submission and video content is Friday, October 8, 2010.
Submission Process
Follow these easy steps to submit your work. Good Luck!
Monday, September 13, 2010
Product Support Information for AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT 2011
AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT 2011 Update 1.1 is now available. This is a re-release of Update 1 for AutoCAD 2011 software. After the original Update 1 was released, it was discovered that an issue occurred when conducting certain operations that may cause AutoCAD software to shut down.
Update 1 was subsequently removed to correct the issue and a hotfix was released for those customers who had already applied Update 1. This release of Update 1.1 includes that fix.
More detailed information and instructions can be found at Without a Net.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Autodesk's Training & Implementation Voucher Promotion
Autodesk is offering customers up to $10,000US in Training and/or Implementation vouchers on qualifying purchases of Revit, Navisworks, Civil 3D, Map 3D, AutoCAD Architecture, AutoCAD MEP, Plant 3D, and P&ID.
For purchases of 1-5 licenses of new or cross-grade upgrades the customer will receive $200US per license in vouchers. 6+ licenses will net you $300US per license up to a maximum of $10,000US. Services must be completed by Dec. 31/10. An on-line post-service evaluation must be completed by the customer.
For purchases of 1-5 licenses of new or cross-grade upgrades the customer will receive $200US per license in vouchers. 6+ licenses will net you $300US per license up to a maximum of $10,000US. Services must be completed by Dec. 31/10. An on-line post-service evaluation must be completed by the customer.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Rebate promotion
Now is the time to buy new licenses of AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD LT if you are in need of additional licnesing. Autodesk is currently running rebate promotions on both products.
From Aug 16 to Oct 17, 2010 you can save up to $400US on new AutoCAD licenses and/or up to $300US on new AutoCAD LT licenses.
You must submit an on-line rebate request and mail in proof of purchase documentation. Offer is limited to a maximum of 5 licenses. Rebates can be submit at the following links:
AutoCAD
AutoCAD LT
From Aug 16 to Oct 17, 2010 you can save up to $400US on new AutoCAD licenses and/or up to $300US on new AutoCAD LT licenses.
You must submit an on-line rebate request and mail in proof of purchase documentation. Offer is limited to a maximum of 5 licenses. Rebates can be submit at the following links:
AutoCAD
AutoCAD LT
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Service Pack 1 out for all Revit 2011 products
Check out the Service Pack Updates page on Auotdesk's website. The specific links are below:
Revit Architecture
Revit Structure
Revit MEP
Revit Architecture
Revit Structure
Revit MEP
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Acoustic Information Modeling
AIM Software Group has developed the AIM Workbench Revit MEP add-on which provides real-time analysis of a building's acoustic environment.
14-day trials can be downloaded from:
More information can be found at http://aimworkbench.com/overview.html
Thursday, June 3, 2010
RISA-Revit 2011 Link Now Available!
| The all-new RISA-Revit 2011 Link is now available as a free download for both RISAFloor and RISA-3D users. This two-way link is compatible with Revit Structure 2011 (both 32 and 64 bit versions) and allows you to transfer information more seamlessly than ever between Revit and RISAFloor or RISA-3D. This latest version of the link not only transfers shared coordinate systems, leaning columns, sloped beams, and enveloped gravity/lateral end reactions, but also has been completely overhauled for more robust behavior and significantly increased speed. Whether you are new to the Link, or are already using the Revit Structure 2010 Link, download the latest version from our website below and try it out today! Visit www.risatech.com/revitstructure to download the new Link today! For more information on the updates in the latest Link see What’s New | |
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
AutoCAD 2011 32bit disc 1 of 2 missing
When first opening the box you see two discs, one labeled 64 bit Disc 1 of 2 and 32 & 64 bit Disc 2 of 2.:
Where is the 32 bit disc 1? - It’s behind the booklet:
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Naviswroks Review being Retired
Upon the upcoming releases of 2011 products, Autodesk will be retiring the Navisworks Review product.
Currently (2010 versions) Autodesk offers Navisworks Review, Navisworks Simulate, Navisworks Manage, and Navisworks Freedom. The latter being a free viewer downloadable from their website. Detailed descriptions on each listed below.
Any customer who currently have licenses of Navisworks Review 2010 (either indivdually or within a Suite) on Active Subscription at the time of 2011 release will be automatically fulfilled to Navisworks Simulate 2011. If your not on Subscription, get on Subscription now. If you miss getting on subscription before the release of 2011, upgrade offerings will be available by Autodesk.
All the functionality of Naviswork Reviewer is included in Naviswork Simulate. What will Naviswork Review users gain by getting Navisworks Simulate? The following :
TimeLiner allows customers to link their model geometry to times and dates for 4D simulation. They can import task data from 3rd party scheduling applications to visualize and analyze project sequencing.
Presenter allows customers to create photorealistic renderings for export as still images or movies. They can configure materials, lights, backgrounds, and rendering styles to aid in the visual communication of projects.
The Animator and Scripter tools allow customers to animate and interact with project models. They can apply movement to geometry and cameras in the model, and link those animations to events and triggers, including TimeLiner tasks, to simulate real-world behavior.
Navisworks Manage software offers design and construction professionals the most comprehensive project review solution, providing advanced tools for interference analysis and
spatial coordination.
Navisworks Simulate software provides comprehensive project review and analysis capabilities to demonstrate design intent and simulation of construction to drive insight and predictability.
Navisworks Freedom software is the free viewer for NWD and 3D DWF files. Navisworks Freedom extends the whole-project view to all project stakeholders, improving communication and collaboration.
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