Well, it’s here . . . AutoCAD 2022! With it comes some cool new features that I find really exciting. Of course, there are always the performance enhancements to make the software work better. This year these enhancements mainly focus on handling plotting better, especially with 3D graphics. So, for …
Autodesk Docs: Thank you for your purchase…
Mark PetrucciIf you received an email recently from Autodesk thanking you for your purchase of Autodesk Docs – even though you don’t remember purchasing anything – hopefully I can clear up any confusion from the messaging. The email you received probably looked like this: In order to be clearer, it could …
Autodesk Awards Applied Software for Outstanding Efforts with Customers
Todd WeyandtFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information: Todd Weyandt 404-564-1843 tweyandt@asti.com ATLANTA, GA (March 31, 2021) – Applied Software Technology Inc., a leading systems integrator for the architecture, engineering, construction, and manufacturing industries, has received two Autodesk awards for Autodesk partners located in North and South America. The first award went …
How to Harness Dynamo: Learn from a Real-World Expert
Carol DunnDynamo from Autodesk enables designers to create visual logic to automate tasks and explore parametric design concepts. Using Dynamo, you can: Use a real-time workflow to import and export data from Excel, CSV, image formats, and DWG modeling applications. Write code without previous programming experience using a simple yet powerful …
Steps to easily transition to Autodesk Named User Accounts
Jason PorterAs Autodesk makes the move to the new named user licensing model we are seeing a trend in the most common questions asked by companies. Question 1: Once I take the trade-in, how long do I have to make the licensing change? Answer: Once the trade-in is complete you have …
BIM 360 Asset Management – The Workflow
Michael ReuterIn our previous blog post, “BIM 360 Asset Management – Setup,” we discussed how to set up your project to ensure a successful implementation of Asset Tracking using the BIM 360 Assets module. In this blog post, we’ll go over the workflow and how to best utilize BIM 360. Bringing …
New View User Management for Autodesk Licenses
Deni CoxWith the introduction of the named user license model, the way we install and access Autodesk software has changed. It is now imperative that users get added to the company’s Autodesk Account and assigned software before they will be able to open and use the software. The new license model …
Changing Autodesk License Type – Network to Standalone or Standalone to Network
Deni CoxThe behind-the-scenes technical workings form the backbone of every forward-thinking company and organization. When a technical issue arises, things can grind to a halt, whether it’s one user or the entire team. In that case, you need resolution quickly and efficiently so you can get back to work. You can …
Moving the Autodesk Fabrication Database to the Cloud – Top Tips to Enable Remote Workers
Carol DunnOrganizations 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 …
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 …
Bridging the Gap with Steve Butler of Autodesk – MEP Force 2019 Special
Todd WeyandtSteve takes us through a number of MEP industry trends and encourages everyone to collaborate with other like-minded people.