Visit IMAGINiT at Autodesk University

Now in its 15th year, AU 2007 will be held in Las Vegas from November 27 - November 30. Come and visit IMAGINiT Technologies at booth 723 to find out what we have to offer.

If you register before 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

To learn more about Autodesk University 2007 or to register please visit: www.autodeskevents.com/au2007/

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Revit® Architecture and AutoCAD® Architecture software customers who are on subscription can gain exclusive access to product modules, add-ons, and enhancements now posted to the Subscription Center. Revit® 2008 Globe Link and Drawing Compare for AutoCAD® Architecture 2008 software are among the modules available.

Click here to read further information.

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Globalization is one of three driving, outside forces to the field of building design.

Why are they changing my software, my business, my phone, my project delivery process, my computer, my TV... my LIFE?

This 6 minute narrated YouTube video presents compelling global statistics (outside forces) that form the basis for the multitude of daily WHY's (changes) affecting all of our lives.

For the opportunist, profitable opportunities always seem to present themselves as "Shift Happens!"

Click here to read Daniel's complete blog.

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Autodesk 3ds Max 2008 Announced

IMAGINiT's Media & Entertainment Blogger, Mark Gerhard, shares his thoughts about the entertainment and design visualization industry. This month, Mark shares with us an excerpt from his blog:

Autodesk unveiled the next release of Autodesk® 3ds Max at the annual SIGGRAPH conference in Los Angeles this past August. You can expect some serious productivity improvements coming out of this release.

For a long, long time, Max has suffered in comparison with other products when it came to working with large datasets. Well, they've taken this to heart and worked hard on improving all aspects of working with files that have huge numbers of objects.

There are other additional functions and tools including the Scene Explorer, which combines the power of Schematic View with the functionality from the Select by Name dialog and the tool set Review, which has the ability to see shadows in the viewport.

Click here to find out more about Autodesk® 3ds Max 2008.

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Tip: Layer Manager Missing
(Applies to: AutoCAD® Architecture 2008)

When you use the Layer Manager command, the Layer Manager dialog box may not appear. This can happen if the dialog box was moved to the edge of the screen and then isn't found or the screen resolution was changed.

To return the Layer Manager dialog box to its default position, follow these steps:

1. Exit AutoCAD® Architecture.
2. On the Start menu (Windows), click run.  
3. Enter regedit and click OK.
4. Browse to the following key in the registry and delete it:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Autodesk\AutoCAD\R17.1\ACAD-6004:409\Profiles\<ACAD Profile name>\Dialogs\LayerManager

5. Restart AutoCAD® Architecture and use the Layer Manager command. The Layer Manager dialog box will be displayed in its default location.

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e-SPECS is revolutionizing the integration and coordination of BIM construction specifications. With the latest release, Revit® Architecture, Revit® Structure and Revit® MEP users can access the linked e-SPECS specifications directly within their Revit BIM models and even make red-line mark-ups collaborating with the specifier and other team members.

Click here to view an on-line demo.

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• Autodesk 3ds Max and Lighting Analysis
• Leveraging Your 2D Content in 3ds Max

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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 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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Rev It Up for Architecture

Autodesk® Architectural Desktop (and AutoCAD® Architecture) users can purchase the purpose-built building information modeler, Revit® Architecture, at a significant discount until October 19, 2007. The Rev It Up promotion is a great opportunity for users to have the flexibility to use both Revit Architecture and AutoCAD® Architecture while making the transition.

Click here for more information.

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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 and other current promotions.

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Technical Training Course Catalog Available

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

If our course calendar conflicts with yours, we are able to arrange alternative course scheduling. Please contact your local IMAGINiT office to make arrangements.

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