IMAGINiT Launches Industry Podcasts

Compare Two Revit Models

Autodesk has released a new extension for Revit Structure 2008: "Compare Models" compares two Revit Structure software projects. Differences between projects are highlighted, and the results are provided as an .html report.

Check out all of the Robobat Extensions for Revit at www.extensions4revit.com. You can download the latest extension, as well as get the updates to previously released extensions.  

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IMAGINiT Launches Industry Podcasts

IMAGINiT has launched podcasts for the building, manufacturing, civil, and design visualization industries. In each of these podcasts, you'll find industry news and information featured from our blogs, news feed, and iCommuniqué.

Click here to listen to the podcasts.

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CADVisions Acquisition Complete

RAND Worldwide announced on July 5, 2007 it completed the acquisition of CADVisions. With offices in Dallas, TX and Wichita, KS, they are an Authorized Autodesk Service and Support Center and leading provider of Autodesk software, training, consulting and support services.

Click here to read the press release.

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Using Previous Versions of Autodesk Software

As per the current Autodesk Subscription Terms and Conditions (article 2.4), subscription customers can install and continue to use previous versions during the term of a subscription contract and any renewal terms.

This is meant so that you have time to ramp up to new software, and continue existing projects on old software. There are a number of conditions attached to using old software; contact your local IMAGINiT Technologies office for complete information.

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Get Started with Design Review 

Autodesk has published Design Review Getting Started Guide for AEC customers. It is intended to help you speed your design reviews. At just six pages long, it makes for short reading.

To obtain this guide, contact your IMAGINiT Technologies office.

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IMAGINiT's Architectural Blogger, Daniel Hughes, shares his insight on Autodesk architectural software including Revit® Architecture and AutoCAD® Architecture. In this month's newsletter, Daniel shares an excerpt from his blog:

ArchVision, a leader in the development of image-based content creation, management and delivery solutions, has provided more than 500 Multi-View blocks (MVB) in their 95MB download file. Mine installed directly into my AutoCAD® Architecture 2008 directory.

ArchVision is also featuring a free RPC Plug-in for AutoCAD / AutoCAD Architecture 2008 32-bit and a RPC plug-in for AutoCAD 2008 64-bit.

Click here to read the full blog.

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VIZ or Max?

IMAGINiT's Media & Entertainment Blogger, Mark Gerhard, shares his thoughts about the entertainment and design visualization industry. This month, Mark explains the differences between Autodesk® 3ds Max® and Autodesk® VIZ.

3ds Max is the premier package for design visualization, animation, and rendering. It offers all the tools you'll need to make architectural movies, mechanical visualizations, or do any kind of professional rendering you might desire. It also works with film special-effects and character animation.

VIZ is the exact same software, with certain features turned off. It is the "entry-level" product for the firm that wants to start doing design visualization and animation.

Click here to read more on Max or VIZ.

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Tip: Revit Crashes on Moves
(Applies to: Revit 2008)

When you move or select elements, Revit crashes. This may occur if the Use Overlay Planes to Improve Display Performance check box is not selected. This option is intended to improve performance. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you keep it enabled.

To prevent Revit from crashing, verify that this check box is selected. It is located on the Graphics tab of the Options dialog box.

Click here to for further information.

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Autodesk® FMDesktop™ Webcast

Join IMAGINiT for a one-hour webcast concerning your most pressing facility management concerns. Autodesk® FMDesktop™ addresses the four major functions of facility management:

• Space and asset management
• Project management
• Emergency management
• Maintenance management

Autodesk FMDesktop Webcast

Register Now

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IMAGINiT has joined the Autodesk Open Doors program so that you can test-drive the latest Autodesk software technology. These events are hands-on and guided by an IMAGINiT Applications Specialist.

Click here to find an Open Doors event near you.

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Autodesk University 2007 Promotion

Registration for Autodesk University 2007 begins Wednesday, August 22nd. If you register between August 15th - October 5th, 2007, you are eligible to receive early bird pricing. You can also receive a $150 discount when you register, by entering the promotional Code 150ATC.

Full Conference Pass Pricing

Autodesk University 2007
Location: The Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas
Date: November 27, 2007 - November 30, 2007
Registration Information

Click here for more promotional information.

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Upgrade to AutoCAD

Autodesk has been running its popular "Upgrade to AutoCAD for Architects" promotion. If you are thinking of switching to AutoCAD Architecture 2008, you can upgrade at a special promotional price.

Due to the success of the offer, Autodesk is extending this promotion to October 19, 2007. You can learn more by clicking here.

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Until October 15, 2007, you can crossgrade to the current version of AutoCAD or an architectural vertical product for $1,995 USD. If you have licenses for AutoCAD LT 2005, 2006, 2007, or AutoCAD LT 2008 software, you can upgrade to the following:

• AutoCAD® 2008
• AutoCAD® Architecture 2008
• Revit® Architecture 2008
• AutoCAD® Revit® Architecture Suite 2008
• Revit® Structure 2008
• AutoCAD® Revit® Structure Suite 2008
• AutoCAD® MEP 2008
• AutoCAD® Revit® MEP Suite 2008

You must provide a valid AutoCAD LT serial number for each AutoCAD LT Crossgrade Promotion product purchased. AutoCAD 2008 customers must be current on Autodesk Subscription on or before June 1, 2007 to qualify.

Click here to find out more about this promotion.

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Stay ahead of the competition and upgrade your Autodesk 2005 software to the 2008 versions of Autodesk products before October 15, 2007 to save up to 15%. On March 14, 2008, Autodesk will be retiring upgrades from its Autodesk 2005 product versions.

Contact your local IMAGINiT representative for more information.

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Summer 2007 Technical Training Course Catalog

The Summer 2007 training course catalog can be downloaded from the IMAGINiT Technologies web site or contact your local office for a copy. Course descriptions and registration are available online for your convenience.

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