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Autodesk University 2010, getting there is part of the fun? #AU2010

I had hoped this post would read: Got on the aircraft in Sydney, got off in L.A., flew to Vegas, checked in to Luxor, Hello Autodesk University! Alas it never seems to be that simple. The fortunate timing of the The Amaz!ng Meeting Australia means I’m travelling to Autodesk University via Sydney. It also meant I had a choice of QANTAS, QANTAS or QANTAS which wasn’t so bad when I booked back in September. I was disappointed it wasn’t an A380 flight but since the little problem of their Rolls Royce engines falling apart midflight I got over that. The... Read more →

Mastering Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011, more than a book! #AU2010

Imagine you had a magical device that could connect you directly to some of the best Revit brains on the planet. Imagine it revealed techniques, tips and outright tricks to help you make Revit fly. Then imagine it was affordable and readily accessible on your (physical or virtual) desktop. Mastering Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011 is that device. It has 1100+ pages containing lessons learnt in years, nearly a decade, and countless hours of real world Revit experience. The Authors Eddy Krygiel, Phil Read & James Vandezande are regular speakers at Autodesk University and well known to “Reviteers” through their blogs,... Read more →

Ellen Finkelstein’s Presentation Slide Design Webinar

AutoCAD & Powerpoint writer, blogger, speaker Ellen Finkelstein has shared a free web presentation on Presentation Slide Design, previewing an upcoming webinar series. It is based on PowerPoint but the concepts apply to any presentation application. Probably too late for your Autodesk University Presentation, I hope!, but well worth viewing. (This slide isn’t Ellen’s!) Free Webinar: Slide Design for Non-Designers - Ellen Finkelstein Many people can't afford a designer and find it hard to design slides well. In this free webinar, I show you how to create great looking slides, even if you're artistically challenged and don't have a lot... Read more →

What’s the Next Autodesk Product For Mobile? Have your say in this Poll

AutoCAD WS was first but the concept of cloud storage and browser/mobile client editing has merit for any platform. The AutoCAD WS blog offers a chance to influence which Autodesk platform comes next. I voted Revit because I see absolutely no need for a Inventor, Buzzsaw (isn’t that a web service anyway?) or Civil 3D to be “cloud mobiled”. Just kidding, but for me the ability to handle AutoCAD & Revit models would be very handy. What’s the Next Autodesk Product For Mobile? Poll | Autodesk | AutoCAD WS – Blog Now that AutoCAD WS has been successfully launched as... Read more →

Coming soon: The AU General Main Stage (and virtual) session #AU2010

One of the best aspects of Autodesk University is seeing leaders in industry, technology, innovation and education presenting live. It looks like AU 2010 will be no exception: “We have some remarkable people speaking at the AU General Session this year. Innovators from the worlds of design, engineering, entertainment, and technology will take the stage to talk about the impact of their projects and perspectives. Emily Pilloton of Project H Design, who was recently named one of Fast Company's Masters of Design, will talk about design initiatives that improve quality of life. Ron Paananen from the Washington State Department of... Read more →

Corel is Twenty Five?!

Oh my, feeling old ‘cause I’ve been using it since Corel 3… Corel Quest for the Best Design Contest It’s our 25th birthday, and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than to say thank you to all of the customers, partners and employees who have helped us grow from a tiny startup in Ottawa, Canada, to a global software company with customers on virtually every continent. There are plenty of ways to join the party and win, so get ready to have some fun! (runs Oct. 27 – Dec. 8, 2010) http://twitter.com/#!/corelsoftware Read more →

Revit User Group Manawatu - Notice of November Meeting

When: 5.30pm Wednesday 3rd November 2010 Where: @ Image Audio Showroom, Modena Centre, 723 Main Street, Palmerston North Format for the evening will be 5:30pm - Drinks, nibbles and chit chat session. 6:00pm - Welcome and introductions 6:05pm - Curtain Wall Basics A demonstration on the basics of working with Curtain walls in Revit by Scott Sellars 6:20pm - Introducing RevitWorks 6:50pm - You've been served..! The pros and cons of installing Revit Server. 7:20pm - Discussion on next month’s meeting 7:30pm - Close of meeting 10 NZIA CPD points available for Registered Architect's. Please bring a $2 donation towards... Read more →