January 2016 Issue of our BIMTech Newsletter

Our January issue of BIMTech news has launched. check out the articles here. 

Archives here

RELATIVE/ABSOLUTE 0,0,0 EXPLAINED!! AUTOCAD 2016 TIP!!

Well today is not Tuesday and based on my previous post I would say I am 3 days late for this AutoCAD tip. Well better late than never, so let’s get started.

I had some issues this week with importing a CAD detail into Revit. Revit gave an error that the detail was way outside the import region. After a few tests I quickly realized that the issue was with the detail not being anywhere close to AutoCAD’s absolute 0,0,0 coordinates.

AutoCAD by default on install has the coordinates set to relative and this prompted me to make this video. Have you ever been stuck attempting to move objects within AutoCAD to absolute 0,0 only to find that the object stayed in place? Well that is because relative coordinates are set by default.

In this video below I show a quick way to move objects from relative coordinates to absolute 0,0,0 when relative is still set in the settings. I will also show you how to change relative coordinates setting as default back to absolute.

Now if that last sentence did not make any sense please watch the video I think I did a better job explaining in the video.

AUTOCAD 2016 TIP!! SPLIT DIMENSIONS!! ALL-IN-ONE TOOL!!

In this video I walk you through the AutoCAD 2016 tool for splitting dimensions. The same tool is called the Dimension all in one tool, Or at least that is what I call it. Check it out, thumbs up if you like and please subscribe I will be uploading weekly AutoCAD tips.

My previous AutoCAD Tip on how to get your AutoCAD 2015 & 2016 classic toolbars and workspace back is here. https://youtu.be/-qJjUux3_SA

August 2015 Issue of BIMTech Newsletter

Our August issue of BIMTech news has launched. check out the articles here. Revit and AutoCAD tips this month.

July Issue here
June Issue here
Archives here

Our February issue of BIMTech news has launched. check out the articles here. Revit and AutoCAD tips this month.

Archives here

What is Autodesk A360?

Are you curious about what Autodesk A360 is? Check out the video.

What can Building Information Modeling (BIM) do for your projects?

This is a great introduction to BIM video for those that may or may not have heard of BIM (Building Information Modeling).

See what intelligent models are and how they can improve projects.

BIMTech June Newsletter Released

Our June issue of BIMTech news just launched last week. Check out current and previous months issues here. If you wish to receive the newsletter monthly please sign up.

Autodesk 2015 Uninstall Utility

One of the features available in the 2015 product line is the Quick Uninstall Utility.

With this tool, you are able to quickly and easily view and uninstall all of your currently installed Autodesk software simply by checking a few boxes.

To find this file on Windows 7, go to your Start Menu.  For Windows 8, select your Window key and type, “Uninstall Tool” in the search menu.

If you can’t find it on the Start Menu, you can find it in the following directory:

C:Program Files (x86)Common FilesAutodesk SharedUninstall ToolR1UninstallTool.exe 

Redcage Partners with Nasuni

Redcage Solutions is proud to announce that we have Partnered with Nasuni. Nasuni is the next-generation of cloud-integrated storage for the enterprise. We combine on-premises cloud gateways with cloud storage to deliver an enterprise-class storage solution that never needs to be backed up, scales from TBs to PBs and is available from every office and device.

Nasuni is Storage Infrastructure as a Service (SIaaS) a complete storage solution leveraging the cloud as a primary storage component built-in to a unified storage system. 

With Nasuni, enterprise organizations can expect to:

• Increase day-to-day productivity of distributed teams.
• Upload photos and videos from the field using Nasuni Mobile.
• Limit the capital investment necessary to support new offices and teams.
• Simplify the challenges of managing infrastructure in remote locations.
• Reduce the cost and complexity of data storage, backups, and replication.
• Securely share and control data access with third-party collaboration teams; entirely managed with your own encryption.

If you wish to contact us or to find out more on how we can help solve your storage challenges please visit our Nasuni page.

Autodesk Cloud Offerings

Now are available through Autodesk Subscription

Autodesk Cloud Rendering website link. Also all of Autodesk Cloud offerings

Autodesk has launched a number of cloud services for subscription customers. What you get as a subscription customers depends on what products you have on subscription and if you have a standard, premium or ultimate suite.

In the end not every subscription customer will get all the cloud service options. Good or bad I guess time will tell.

You can read here about the finer details and how you can register below. You will find core benefits, select benefits, videos and be able to compare the services. Learn More Here

Here is another link to all of Autodesk Cloud offerings for example.

- storage, sharing and viewing of files
- DWG Editing in the cloud using AutoCAD WS
- Mobile Viewing with Design Review Mobile App
- Rendering in the Cloud
- Optimization with Autodesk Inventor coming soon
- Energy Analysis with Autodesk Revit Conceptual Energy Analysis
- Green Building Studio
- Collaboration with Autodesk Buzzsaw Mobile

Learn More Here

Autodesk WikiHelp

I wanted to point out a great web resource for users of Autodesk software called Autodesk WikiHelp.

Autodesk’s WikiHelp contains over 20 products of information along with almost 10,000 users and many contributors that publish videos, comments and additional information when it comes to Autodesk products.

Revit 2012 WikiHelp was just updated with 2012 product information

enjoy!!

AutoCAD WS for iPhone, iPad, iPod

Autodesk launched today on the app store AutoCAD WS for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. This mobile app enables you to view and work with AutoCAD drawings on your iOS devices. Here is a link AutoCAD WS. Youtube Video here

Features include:

• Open DWG drawings uploaded to your free* AutoCAD WS online workspace
• See all aspects of your DWG file, including external references, layers, and image underlays
• Use Multi-Touch zoom and pan to more easily navigate very large drawings
• Tap objects to select, then move, rotate, and scale
• Draw or edit shapes with accuracy using Snap and Ortho modes
• Add and edit text annotations directly on your device; no need for paper mark-ups
• Validate distance measurements in the drawing while you are onsite at the actual location
• Save your edits to your AutoCAD WS online workspace, so your drawings stay up to date
• Share designs with others directly from your device
• Work with other people on the same DWG file simultaneously
• View edits to drawings in real time: AutoCAD WS immediately captures changes made by you and others in your online workspace.

Subscription Advantage Packs 2011 Released

Autodesk has just released this year’s Subscription Advantage Pack for all Autodesk’s 2011  Products.

Clients with subscriptions that are still active can log into Subscription Center to download the subscription packs and other Autodesk product enhancements and get early access to the latest software technology. I have also provided a link to Videos you can download that show off the Subscription Advantage Packs. Advantage Pack 2011 Videos

Product Releases with Subscription Packs are below with links to the pack itself. please note you need log in to access the links: Don’t forget if your not on Subscription speak with your local reseller.

Revit Architecture 2011
Revit MEP 2011
Revit Structure 2011
AutoCAD 2011
Navisworks 2011
AutoCAD Architecture 2011
AutoCAD MEP 2011
Inventor 2011
AutoCAD Mechanical 2011
AutoCAD Electrical 2011
3ds Max 2011
Maya 2011
MotionBuilder 2011
Mudbox 2011

If you are unsure how to access Subscription Center you can view several PDF guides that are an invaluable self-help support resource for using and managing your Autodesk Subscription Service. Guides Here

FlexNet / LMTools 2011 updated version

A colleague I work with has confirmed that the 2011 release of Autodesk software contains an updated version of FlexNET / LMTools. Your Network license servers will need to be upgraded to the latest version (11.7) in order to ensure support for the latest 2011 and previous Autodesk product releases.

Upgrade procedure from Autodesk can be found below

Upgrading Autodesk Network License Manager (FLEXlm®)

Autodesk Support Answers on youtube

When a client calls me up with a support question and I can't seem to find the solution I contact Autodesk Support. Now Autodesk has two youtube channels dedicated to MEP support.

On the AutoCAD MEP and Revit MEP support side at Autodesk I often speak with two individuals to find the solutions to our clients problems. The two MEP support specialists at Autodesk have launched two channels on youtube called SupportAcadMEP and SupportRevitMEP

At those channels you will find answers to questions that had been asked through Autodesk Support. Check them out you will find the videos very informative and helpful.

Don't forget to signup for a youtube account and subscribe to those channels and the many more channels offered by Autodesk on youtube.

enjoy!

William Wright
Application Consultant

AU 2009 - Location Picked

Wow we just finish this AU 2008 and they have posted the location for the next years Autodesk University 2009.

Save the Dates
18th Annual Autodesk University
December 1-5, 2009
The Mandalay Bay Hotel Las Vegas, NV
Registration opens mid August, 2009

here is the link to website information on AU 2009

I also want to mention that Autodesk is relaunching AU online here some of you may have not been aware classes were taped and now can be viewed online starting Monday December 8th.

Not to mention AU Dailys weblink here

Autodesk University 2008 - Las Vegas

Well once again it's been awhile since I have posted. I was busy over the past 7 months with helping my wife plan our wedding. I have been recently married as of November 4th, 2008. We had 36 guests join us in Cuba at the Occidental Royal Hideaway Ensenachos Resort where we exchanged vows drank a lot and had a great time.

Been back in Canada for a few weeks and then gone to Vegas for AU 2008. I just returned yesterday and I have to say AU is well worth attending if you have never been. I went with a few co-workers specializing in the AEC and MSD world of Autodesk and each of them had great things to say. Seeing some of the software that Autodesk is working on for the future was really neat. I took mostly the Revit MEP content creation classes, although a couple of the classes lack advance knowledge which I was looking for I still got a better understanding of even the basic knowledge and quicker ways of doing things.

But overall most classes were great and the most important thing I find with Autodesk University if meeting new people and seeing how they are doing things in the real world. As a reseller I get to see the user use the programs but it's great to hear in person from users all over the world.

Look forward to next year maybe then I can make some money back from the tables :)

AutoCAD MEP 2009 - Update #1

Autodesk has released update #1 for AutoCAD MEP 2009 release date July 25th, 2008.

Here are the links below

AutoCAD Revit MEP Suite 2009 Product Update #1 32-bit only

AutoCAD MEP 2009 Product Update #1 32-bit

AutoCAD MEP 2009 Product Update #1 64-bit

Many improvements have been made with this update, I recommend reading the Readme file.

Don't forget to turn on communication center if you have not done so already. That way you will always stay up to date.