Between the Poles
Microsoft becomes a fully fledged open source company
Published. October 13, 2018
Things do change. Microsoft, once the perceived enemy of open source, has been moving into open source over the last two decades. The first infamous Halloween document requested by Jim Allchin was leaked to Eric Raymond in October 1998. This……
It is Alive in the Lab
Book Review: The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli
Published. October 10, 2018
“What would we do with time off our backs? We would make this world a perfect place. We would make our lives a perfect thing, if not for time. But I tell you now, time is an illusion. Time is……
Civil – Made in France
Trucs et astuces pour InfraWorks
Published. October 9, 2018
InfraWorks est simple à prendre en main car son interface a été conçue pour que les outils et de nombreux paramétrages soient intuitifs. Mais avec la pratique et l’exploitation des modules techniques, il est possible d’accroîte sa productivité avec quelques astuces. Les réglages par déplacement de curseurs Lorsque vous utilisez des réglages qui utilisent le principe du curseur à déplacer sur une ligne, le déplacement à la souris et facile et rapide mais pas toujours suffisament précis….
BIM Toolbox
Webinar – Digital design workflows with the AEC Collection
Published. October 4, 2018
If you want to know how digital workflows are providing AEC designers the opportunity and flexibility to deliver increasing complex projects. Attend my webinar on the Thursday 13 September, 11am – 12 noon BST Digital design workflows with the AEC Collection #technology #architecture #digitization #autodesksoftware https://www.workcast.com/register?cpak=8845307345487465 During this session you……
Civil 3D Reminders
Notes on Starting Out Programming
Published. October 4, 2018
It’s mainly about having a problem to solve and then taking the steps to accomplish the task. I am usually just taking the workflow that one would be doing in AutoCAD and automating it. Google and Bing are a great source to find code snippets that can be modified to suit the needs of the code. Getting started for an Autodesk project is covered in this AKN: https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/learn-explore/caas/simplecontent/content/my-first-autocad-plug-overview.html Creating a bundle…
Land Development Engineering
Letters to my younger self
Published. August 13, 2018
I am finding as I grow older, I am saddened by my arrogance and pride as a youth. Yes, confidence is one thing, but ignoring those that have experience in a given forum is foolish, no? For those that don’t know, I have two young daughters who will be a freshman and junior in high […]…
The Geospatial Navigator
Der Geospatial Navigator ist ab sofort im Autodesk BIM Blog integriert
Published. July 16, 2018
Wir haben den Geospatial Navigator mit dem BIM Blog vereint. Bitte schauen Sie für allen neuen Beiträge in unseren Autodesk BIM Blog: http://blogs.autodesk.com/bimblog/…
Up and Ready
Up and Ready Webinar Series is back!
Published. June 19, 2018
The webinar series “Up and Ready” is an in-depth topic discussion covering the Installation and Licensing area of Autodesk software. It is hosted by the Autodesk Support Team and aims to build your Installation and Licensing IQ. The basic format is a 20-40 min period of in-depth topic discussion with……
The MEP CAD Engineer
Notes from the Support System – Revit Lighting Analysis
Published. May 29, 2018
Autodesk continues to expand its analysis capabilities, with the addition and improvement of the Insight 360 tools, heating and cooling load analysis, lighting analysis and solar analysis. I’ve been seeing more trends of users taking advantage of these tools, but encountering errors that at first glance seem un-explainable. The lighting analysis tools have had a rush of support questions lately, so let’s clear up the air on this tool, and help you get it working for you.First, refer to this document…
Being Civil
Upcoming Changes to InfraWorks Services
Published. April 10, 2018
In order to improve the security of your data by meeting SOC2 standards, and to conform to new EU data protection regulations, we need to make some changes to InfraWorks. To continue using analysis services, as well as web and……
Infrastructure Modeling DevBlog
Boston Forge Accelerator
Published. March 20, 2018
The Forge team is accepting proposals for the upcoming Accelerator taking place in the Autodesk Boston office from April 30 – May 4, 2018. It is a great opportunity for your software development team to learn and work intensively on a Forge-based project with one-on-one support and advice from Autodesk……
AutoCAD Insider
Clouding your Changes
Published. February 7, 2018
Ha! I like the theme of this post, it combines ch-ch-ch-changes (aka revisions) with clouds! Revision clouds are a quick and easy way for you to indicate changes on a drawing. Access the Revision Cloud tool from the Annotate ribbon……
Under the Hood
Got an Idea? Let us Know!
Published. February 1, 2018
Do you have an idea you want to share with the Vault team? We want to hear from you on our Idea forum. Your thoughts could help us improve the product quality and efficiency by telling the group what areas we can improve to help you get your work done…….
AutoCAD Electrical Etcetera
AutoCAD Electrical symbols – breaking the 99 pin wire connection barrier
Published. January 18, 2018
Protection/Control relays often have > 99 wire connections. If you need to show such a relay as a single smart AcadE symbol, there is a problem. The available wire connection attributes X?TERMnn, TERMnn, and TERMDESCnn come up short after number 99! AutoCAD Electrical does not cleanly support going to a three digit suffix for these […]…
REVIT Structure Learning Curve
A More LT Version of LT
Published. July 28, 2017
Post have been on the thin side on this blog primarily because I don’t really have a need for full blown Revit these days populated with lots of information. I’m more into the BM than the BIM for small domestic schemes that I do these days.As and existing Avanquest Software customer I was offered 3D Architect Express version 18 software for £10 usual RRP £25.99 and thought why the hell not, lets have a play and see how user friendly it is. I had a scheme where the…
CAD Application Development
Everybody Lies….
Published. June 21, 2017
One of the ongoing themes of the show “House” (a medical drama from a few years back, starring Hugh Laurie as a modern medical Sherlock Holmes) – is that “Everybody Lies”. This credo is applied generally to patients, some of whom lie deliberately, and some of whom lie incidentally. In either case, these lies present obstacles and sometimes trainwrecks in the way of getting to the truth…I’ve recently run into a couple of examples of this with the Revit API. If you’ve discovered this page, maybe…
Cracking the Vault
Using the LifecycleEventEditor to remove Third Party lifecycle transition Jobs
Published. May 4, 2017
This short movie shows how to use the Vault SDK’s Lifecycle Event Editor to remove third party lifecycle transition jobs…
Cloud & Mobile DevBlog
We’ve Moved
Published. February 10, 2017
This blog has now moved to become part of our Forge website. Please change your bookmark to: https://forge.autodesk.com/blog We’ll be posting the same types of programming tips and tricks in the new blog – along with additional items, such as events, case studies and Forge product roadmap updates. See you……
Civil 3D Br
Troca de Plataforma do Blog
Published. January 10, 2017
Olá pessoal! Movemos para uma nova plataforma e novo blog MUNDO AEC mundoaec.autodesk.com Autodesk Mundo AEC…
Angel’s Civil 3D Thoughts
Autodesk® AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2017 v1 Enhancements Available for Download
Published. September 6, 2016
Today, I was notified by my Autodesk Desktop App that an update to my AutoCAD Civil 3D 2017 was available.There are a few ways to get this update, but for me updating via the Autodesk Desktop App is the easiest.For those that wish to download, you must log in to accounts.autodesk.com.This update includes new functionality and updated functionality and content.Some of the new functionality includes:Add Property set Data to LabelsAnalyze Gravity NetworksSwap Pressure Network PartsThe updated…
Talking Transportation
Blog Consolidation
Published. August 31, 2016
I’m excited to be joining Jerry and Jeff Bartels on the Civil Immersion Blog (http://civilimmersion.typepad.com/). Since the three of us post similar material on similar topics, we think having the “one stop shop” for all things related to civil infrastructure will make things easier for our followers. Please join the……
CAD and GIS (Integration and Beyond)
Cara Root Asus Zenfone 4 Ke Lollipop
Published. August 27, 2016
Tutorial Root ini di lakukan di OS Windows 7. Baterai mesti terisi minimum 60 persen. Unduh Intel USB Driver DISINI, sebelumnya install di PC. Unduh cwm-zen4. rar DISINI, sebelumnya ekstrak di PC. Buat folder anyar sebelumnya berikan nama cwm-zen4, lalu semuanya hasil ekstrakan masukan kedalam folder itu. Unduh Up-date SUperSU-v2. 46. zip DISINI, sebelumnya copykan ke media penyimpanan internal Zenfone 4 Kalian. Aktifkan USB Debugging Zenfone 4 Kalian,…
From the Ground Up
Geotechnical Sections and Log Strips in AutoCAD Civil 3D Webcast
Published. February 25, 2016
Our partners in Geotechnical Keynetix are holding another webcast. UK Webinar – 13:00 GMT, Friday 4th March North America Webinar – 12:00 EST, Friday 4th March Click below for more information and registration http://www.keynetix.com/holebasesi/4th-webinar/ /Jack Strongitharm…
Autodesk University
New year. New start. New blog.
Published. February 3, 2016
We’re excited to announce we are moving the AU blog to a new platform! As of next week we’ll only be posting on the new blog, so be sure to bookmark it or—better yet—subscribe to our feed and stay up……
AutoCAD 360 Blog
A New Drafting Experience
Published. January 18, 2016
We’ve created a new drafting experience for AutoCAD 360! Many traditional AutoCAD users have voiced their preference for key commands vs. more modern touch techniques, and we are excited to introduce our new keypad that accurately draws lines, polylines and rectangles, available for iPad. Now……
It’s All Just Ones and Zeros
Vault API Support
Published. October 13, 2015
Please go to the Vault Customization discussion group if you have any questions about the Vault API. Don’t use the comments section in this blog….
Without A Net
Build your AutoCAD IQ!
Published. February 10, 2015
You are invited to join our series of free Webinars. These are technical discussions hosted by the Autodesk Product Support team and brought to you by Subscription Services. The basic format is a 20 – 40 min period of in-depth……
Beyond the Box
File Name and Location Conventions with Vault Data Standard – Part 1
Published. September 15, 2014
As its name suggests, at the core of Vault Data Standard is standardisation including file names and directory structures. With some simple configuration VDS can apply complex directory structure and naming standards that are specific to your business needs. The basics of this are covered in the help documentation, in……
AutodeskHelp
Your AutodeskHelp Blog has moved!But don’t worry, we will…
Published. April 29, 2014
Your AutodeskHelp Blog has moved!But don’t worry, we will continue bringing you the latest and greatest Tips & Tricks, Solutions and Behind the Scenes @ Autodesk features.Our new blog is hosted in the Autodesk Community, which will enable us to bring you more relevant content based on data pulled directly from the Community Product Boards and IdeaStations!Click here and check out the new and improved AutodeskHelp Blog!…
Engineering Education for Mechanically Inclined
Frankentech Challenge #4
Published. April 10, 2014
If you are a student who enjoys creating new things check out the Autodesk Fusion 360 Frankentech Challenge. Use your creativity and Autodesk Fusion 360 to blend different devices here to create something amazing. In this challenge you have a……
Voice of Community
Rituals and Community
Published. March 14, 2014
Rituals play a critical role in the major religions of the world, whether it’s the Latin incantations and incense of Catholicism, the times of the day and orientation of prayer in Islam, or the dietary rituals of Judaism, they all play a key role in reinforcing who you are why you exist and why you are doing what you are doing. Similarly in community, rituals play a key role in at least two of McMillan’s key aspects of commmunity spirit: membership (the feeling that members have of belonging), and…
Dances With Elephants
Successful Desktop Developers Failing to Make the Transition to Cloud and Mobile – Part 3 of 3: Build It, Validate It, Monetize It
Published. March 3, 2014
#1 Build It You need to sit back and envision how you can address long term customer challenges and needs that cloud and mobile technologies are uniquely positioned to help you address. The obvious low hanging fruit is customer needs/challenges that happen away from the desktop. Tools for sales people,……
CADDHELP
Autodesk Revit wants you
Published. June 5, 2013
It has been too long since I last posted here… I’ve been busy. It’s a good thing in this economy! Anyway, I just got a note about an opening at Autodesk for their Revit program.You are an expert in modeling for construction. You pursued this career path because you are energized by complex problems, passionate about getting the details right, and convinced that technology can shape our environment. You are a designer at heart. You are able to lead and also follow. You want to work collaboratively…
Between the Walls
AutoCAD Architecture 2010 and AutoCAD MEP 2010 Update 2 Released
Published. February 6, 2013
Autodesk has released Update 2 for AutoCAD Architecture 2010 and AutoCAD MEP 2010. http://bit.ly/d3HfrA & http://bit.ly/9ApjyI…
The Dirt
Corridor Solids for AutoCAD Civil 3D on Autodesk Labs
Published. February 6, 2013
This technology preview allows Civil 3D users to generate AutoCAD solids that represent real-world items such as tunnels, retaining walls, or pavement layers. These can be easily used for: visual analysis and design verification, construction coordination, and expanded model sharing……
LT Unlimited
Quick Edit Attributes
Published. February 6, 2013
Ever want to just edit an attribute like you would text, without going through a dialog? Guess what? You can! (You knew I wouldn’t ask unless the answer was yes.) To quickly edit one specific attribute, simply hold down CTRL……
The Topobase Insiders
Industry models in embedded DWG and SQL Server – Part1
Published. February 6, 2013
Since AutoCAD® Map 3D 2012 we introduced the embedded DWG that contains the same industry models, as in Oracle, in an embedded SQLite database. In AutoCAD® Map 3D 2013 we introduced SQL Server industry models. Both DWG and SQL Server……
Civil 3D with Dirt Diva
Autodesk Civil Visualization Extension
Published. February 6, 2013
Available NOW via subscription center. What does this mean? “The Autodesk® Civil Visualization Extension provides an easy-to-use, purpose-built design visualization workflow for civil engineers using Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design with AutoCAD® Civil 3D® software or other civil design applications.With this extension, civil engineers can create high-quality visualizations of their projects, enabling them to validate designs through simulations and communicate design intent during…
Avid User of Civil 3D
Number of Pipe/Structure in a network BREACHED. Workaround.
Published. February 6, 2013
I’ve been googling on the web to find out the maximum pipe/structure allowed in Civil3d but I don’t seem to be able to find an answer. I did get an answer from a local reseller that the maximum pipe/structure allowed is 500, to which I’m not sure whether it is 500 nos each for pipe and structure or combined number of pipe and structure should not be above 500. In any case, I’ve encountered errors when the combined numbers of pipes and structures reached 500 or above. The error reads “Unable to apply…