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Autodesk Official Software Sponsor of AIA 150
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced that Autodesk is the official software sponsor of AIA150, the 150th celebration of the AIA's 1857 founding.
The theme of AIA150 is “Celebrating the Past, Designing the Future.” Over the next five years as the official software sponsor of AIA150, the AIA will look to Autodesk to guide its membership in the changing world of design technology.
The Autodesk sponsorship features two layers of AIA150 projects on Google Earth:
- America's Favorite Architecture
- Blueprint for America.
These layers provide 3D images of iconic structures and community initiatives that bring architecture to life for the public through virtual technology. For more information on other AIA150 news and events, including Blueprint for America, visit www.aia150.org.
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Google Earth Extension
The Google Earth Extension for AutoCAD® 2008, AutoCAD® Architecture 2008, and AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2008 is available for beta testing from Autodesk Labs. These public beta versions have an easy-to-use, wizard-driven interface that lets you publish 3D models from to Google Earth.
To access this extension at Autodesk Labs: labs.autodesk.com.
To access Google Earth: earth.google.com.
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New Update for Revit® Structure
Autodesk has released an update for Revit® Structure 2008 and AutoCAD® Revit®
Structure Suite 2008. It fixes nearly two dozen bugs, and is available to those on subscription.
Before downloading and installing, please read this PDF file: rtf-revit_structure_2008.pdf.
Then, download the file appropriate for your version of the software:
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e-SPECS® supports BIM integration for all Autodesk Revit®- based 2008 BIM products
InterSpec announced that e-SPECS building information modeling (BIM) has enhanced integration for all Autodesk Revit-based 2008 BIM products including Revit® Architecture, Revit® MEP and Revit® Structure.
e-SPECS enables coordination, collaboration and data management that can integrate directly with AutoCAD®, AutoCAD® MEP, AutoCAD® Architecture, and Revit- based BIM products.
Click here for more information on e-SPECS.
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Tip: 64-bit Workaround
(Applies to: AutoCAD® Architecture and AutoCAD® MEP.)
If you need to install AutoCAD® Architecture 2008 or AutoCAD® MEP 2008 on 64-bit operating systems, you can request the necessary files. Subscription customers can request files by submitting a service request through the Subscription Center; all other customers need to contact IMAGINiT Technologies.
The workaround allows the 32-bit versions of AutoCAD® Architecture or AutoCAD® MEP to be only installed on 64-bit systems. After that, Autodesk will not provide support in the event of crashes, drawing corruption, or other abnormal behavior.
Autodesk continues to work on true 64-bit versions of the applications.
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BIMWORLD Spins Out Free Manufacturer's Content for Revit
IMAGINiT's Architectural Blogger, Daniel Hughes, shares his insights on Autodesk architectural software including Revit® Architecture and AutoCAD® Architecture. In this month's newsletter, Daniel shares an excerpt from his blog:
The BIMWorld/ BIMLibrary websites were unveiled at the 2006 AIA National Convention. Since then, their homepage indicates their free library of manufacturers' BIM & CAD objects now exceeds 19,000 components. Manufacturers are including product texture maps, material libraries, specifications, photos, website links and product brochures to aid your research of their products.
For your convenience, I posted our clients' favorite free Revit content websites in the April 2007 blog post; including BIMWorld. Cheers!
Click below to read further:
BIMWorld Spins Out Free Manufacturer Content for Revit
To find out what Daniel will be sharing next, visit his blog at: www.rand.com/imaginit/architecturalblog Return to top |
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Why Use Design Visualization?
IMAGINiT's Media & Entertainment Blogger, Mark Gerhard shares his thoughts about the entertainment and design visualization industry. This month, Mark explores the benefits of design visualization:
There are three distinct areas where Design Visualization has broad appeal.
- Mental Exploration: You have an idea for a design, and you draw pictures of that idea in your mind's eye. Imagination deploys visual images, movies you experience as if they were real. (Remind me again, what's the dif? Real vs. As If?) Imagination paves the highway for the idea to drive to reality. 3ds Max is the train, the car, the cart - all aboard!
- Design Verification: Using Design Visualization, you can see if what you think you are designing is actually what you are designing. What will it look like and how will it work?
- Design Presentation: You can animate key elements of your idea to tell the story or add realism. You can also add animated pedestrians and traffic to architectural visualization, show the passage of daylight and the movement of the shadows, or use it to show anything that changes over time.
Click below to read further:
Why Use Design Visualization?
To find out what Mark will be sharing next, visit his blog at: www.rand.com/imaginit/visualizationblog
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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
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July 26, 2007 |
1:00pm EDT (2:00pm ADT, 12:00pm CDT, 11:00am MDT, 10:00am PDT, Sask: 11:00am CST, Arizona: 10:00am MST) |
Tuesday,
August 14, 2007 |
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Thursday,
August 30, 2007 |
11:00am EDT (12:00pm ADT, 10:00am CDT, 9:00am MDT, 8:00am PDT, 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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Architectural Webcasts
Join Autodesk for the following architectural webcasts:
July 24 at 10:00 a.m. PDT
Revit Structure: New Features
www.autodesk.com/experience-revitstructure
July 25 at 10:00 a.m. PDT
A First Look at Revit MEP 2008
www.autodesk.com/experience-mep
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AutoCAD LT Crossgrade Promotion
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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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.
Contact your local IMAGINiT representative for more information.
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Summer 2007 Technical Training Course Catalog features New On-Demand Courses
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.
IMAGINiT now offers on-demand training. Don't see the class you need in our scheduled list of training courses? Your class may be available on-demand at your local IMAGINiT Training Center. To run an on-demand class we require a minimum of three people. Contact us for availability.
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