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MapGuide and Topobase Updated
Autodesk updated its MapGuide Enterprise and Topobase software, which provides utilities, public agencies and telecommunications customers an easy way to manage their spatial assets.
Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise 2008 improvements include:
- Increased speed, reliability, scalability.
- Native support for Google Earth.
- Improved data connectivity.
Autodesk® Topobase™ 2008 updates include:
- Enhanced Web client permits remote workers and contractors to access, create, and edit jobs and workflows over the Web.
- A new gas utilities module that features commonly-used database structures, fields, workflows and business rules that help streamline implementation
Click here for more information.
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IMAGINiT Launches Industry Podcasts
IMAGINiT has launched podcasts for the civil, manufacturing, building, 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 older software. There are a number of conditions attached to using old software; contact your IMAGINiT Technologies office for complete information.
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Display Contour Label Lines
IMAGINiT's Civil Blogger, Doug Benoit, shares his insight on Autodesk civil engineering software including AutoCAD, AutoCAD Land Desktop and AutoCAD Civil 3D. In this month's newsletter, Doug shares an excerpt of his blog:
An extremely way cool setting in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2008 allows you to place contour labels on a surface and have the display of the label line suppressed. This setting can found under the Surface > Edit Feature Settings > Contour Labeling Defaults > Display Contour Label Line. Just set the value to false.
When you place the labels on the surface, the Label Line is not displayed until you select one of the labels. Then the label line and its grips become visible for selection and now can be relocated.
To find out what Doug will be sharing next, visit his blog at:
http://www.rand.com/imaginit/civilblog.
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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: Civil 3D Service Pack
(Applies to Civil 3D 2008)
Autodesk has released Civil 3D 2008 Service Pack 1, which fixes or addresses dozens of issues discovered by customers and by Autodesk's internal testing team. You can download the 12MB C3D2008_SP1_Locked.exe file, and it is always a good idea to first read the readme documentation.
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Geospatial Webcasts for Utilities
Autodesk is hosting a new series of Webcasts for the gas and electric utilities industries. Solutions featured in this series will include Map 3D, MapGuide Enterprise, Utility Design, Topobase, and other Autodesk software products.
All Webcasts begin at 11:00am PDT:
Instant Data Access The Road to Improved Customer Service and Operations Efficiencies; Part I: My Central Repository
Wednesday, September 12
Instant Data Access The Road to Improved Customer Service and Operations Efficiencies; Part II: For the Consumption of All
Wednesday, October 3
Taking Advantage of online Imagery with Autodesk Geospatial Solutions
Wednesday, November 14
Register for these webcasts at www.autodesk.com/utilitieswebcasts.
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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
DATE |
TIME |
Thursday,
August 30, 2007 |
11:00am EDT (12:00pm ADT, 10:00am CDT, 9:00am MDT/SK, 8:00am PDT/AZ)
Please note* SK: 9:00am CDT, AZ: 8:00am MST |
Register Now
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IMAGINiT Opens Doors Across North America
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
| Early Bird: |
August 15 - October 5 |
$1,645 |
| Full Price: |
After October 5 |
$2,145 |
Autodesk University 2007
Location: The Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas
Date: November 27, 2007 - November 30, 2007
Registration Information
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AutoCAD® Civil 3D®,Autodesk® 3ds Max®, and Autodesk® Maya® Rebates Available
Autodesk has announced client rebates for new seats of AutoCAD® Civil 3D®, Autodesk® 3ds Max®, and Autodesk® Maya®. Rebates are available for commercial customers in the United States and Canada. Additional restrictions may apply.
Click here for more promotional information.
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Accelerate to Civil 3D Promotion
Eligible Autodesk Land Desktop 2006, 2007 and AutoCAD Land Desktop 2008 customers can crossgrade to AutoCAD® Civil 3D 2008 for a special promotional price until October 19, 2007.
Click here to find out if you qualify for this promotion.
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Autodesk 2005 Retirement
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.
Click here for more information.
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Map 3D 2005 Promotion
With the recent transition of the Map 3D product line to a subscription-only purchase, you may not be able to upgrade your license to the latest version. Autodesk has introduced a transition plan that allows you a last chance to upgrade before March 2008.
Until March 14, 2008, you can upgrade from Map 3D 2005 to Map 3D 2008 software at Autodesk's historical Map 3D 3.x upgrade pricing.
Contact your IMAGINiT Technologies office for full 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 you can contact your local office for a copy. Course descriptions and registration are available online for your convenience.
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