Organizations that use Autodesk Fabrication (CADmep, ESTmep, CAMduct, Revit for Fab) may experience slow working conditions when communicating with the database. For remote users this can cause major slowdowns when trying to work. The use of a VPN gives users access to files but it is slow and non-productive. One …
360 Sync with ShareFile
Michael ReuterI’m almost always asked to demo the connectivity between 360 Sync document repositories like Box, Dropbox, Egnyte, Google Drive and ShareFile, so I figured it would be helpful if we had this video and blog out there so that everyone could see how we do that using 360 Sync. Let’s …
Coach Paul Johnson’s Advice for Teams
Carol DunnThe current business climate can be tough on the bonds that keep teams strong. Aside from fine-tuning the technology facet of working from home, there are ways you can stay motivated and, in turn, motivate your teammates. At a past Applied Software all-employee meeting, Coach Paul Johnson had some time-tested …
Using 360 Sync with Asite and Adoddle
Michael ReuterIn response to user input, 360 Sync now integrates better with Procore. One of the challenges that 360 Sync customers faced was the change in the Procore API. As a result, the 360 Sync integration would only allow users to download “Public” files, regardless of their admin status. Any files …
Using 360 Sync with Asite and Adoddle
Michael ReuterBy popular suggestion, 360 Sync now integrates with Asite and Adoddle. How it works: 360 Sync with Asite works just like other 360 Sync configurations. You choose the direction you want data to flow. Then you choose where you want files to come from and where you want them to …
Working From Home . . . Even for People Who Aren’t Dummies Pt. 2
Carol DunnAfter 12 years of working remotely, I don’t even think about the novelty of it. Considering I get paid to do what I love, and I get to avoid Denver traffic, I consider myself one of the luckiest people in the world. So, I try not to take any part …
The Revu of Two Cities
Molly GunnPlan review is an essential part of executing construction project permits. As development increases in some parts of the country, many municipalities involved in the permitting process require multiple departments’ approval on permit applications and design schematics for buildings and other construction components. Plan review can be a tedious, inefficient …
How to Stay Productive While Working from Home Pt. 1
Carol DunnI’ve seen the wide range of statistics that 30-60 percent of the American workforce could potentially work from home, and that is now being put to the test. Whatever the real-life percentage turns out to be, suffice it to say millions of people are currently trying to do just that, …
Get A Boost for Plant 3D
Carol DunnDo you sometimes feel the weight of the world is on your shoulders – or at least the weight of your process plant facility? In some scenarios the tolerances for errors are so small, and sometimes life and safety are at risk. It would help relieve some of the burden …
Is This The World’s Greatest Industry?
Molly GunnIt is no secret that the size of the construction industry’s workforce has declined in recent decades. As the world has become more technologically advanced, younger workers seem to have lost interest in joining the construction sector. There are many misconceptions that led to this shift, but in order to …
Autodesk to Retire Subscriptions with Multi-user Access and Maintenance Plans
Jason PorterOn August 7, 2020, Autodesk, like most other software as a service (SaaS) companies, is launching new subscription plans that are based on people and retiring plans based on serial numbers. This news is not new for single users who purchase new licenses. They are already using software which is …
Working remotely with Autodesk Software
Jason PorterScenario: You have a need to work remotely and you need to know process on getting your Autodesk software up and running. If you have single-user software, then all you need to do is download and install the software from within your Autodesk account (I recommend the browser download method). Then …