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Tip: D-A-CH Object Enabler

Turner Construction Company used Autodesk's Navisworks Manage software to help complete the new Yankee Stadium. As part of the construction management process known as Virtual Trade Coordination, Turner used the latest BIM [building information modeling] processes and Autodesk's Revit software with Navisworks Manage software to help collaboration among subcontractors.

"Turner is experiencing tremendous growth in the use of BIM during both preconstruction and construction phases as a tool to help us dramatically improve the building process while reducing field initiated RFIs and changes," said Jim Barrett, manager of virtual construction technologies for Turner Construction.  "The Yankee Stadium project typifies our commitment to BIM and the tangible and measurable benefits we -- and more importantly, our clients -- are experiencing in schedule, quality, cost and safety improvements on all our BIM projects across the United States."

The company has already managed more than 100 BIM-based projects at an estimated value of $20 billion, as well as purchasing and using 400 licenses of Navisworks Manage throughout the firm.

BIM design software was used to create 3D models of every major building component in the stadium -- from architectural and structural elements to HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems.

Navisworks Manage software enhanced the review process by enabling design and construction management professionals to aggregate existing design data for visualization, simulate scheduling, and identify interferences to improve productivity and project quality.

ProductivityNOW Orientation

Join us for a 30-minute orientation web-session to introduce you to all the technical support and e-Learning tools the ProductivityNOW portal has to offer you and your online training needs, including our latest 2010 content.

August Schedule:

• ProductivityNOW Orientation - 08/05/2009
• ProductivityNOW Orientation - 08/12/2009
• ProductivityNOW Orientation - 08/19/2009
• ProductivityNOW Orientation - 08/25/2009

September Schedule:

• ProductivityNOW Orientation - 09/16/2009
• ProductivityNOW Orientation - 09/23/2009
• ProductivityNOW Orientation - 09/30/2009

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IMAGINiT Technologies invites you to join our monthly informational Building webcasts.

August Schedule:

• Revit Automated Specs Using e-SPECS - 08/07/2009
• Revit Architecture Demonstration Webcast - 08/07/2009
• MEP Web Demonstration - 08/21/2009

September Schedule:

• BIM Presentation and Demonstration - 09/07/209
• MEP Web Demonstration - 09/18/2009

For more information and to register for the following webcasts click here.

IMAGINiT Technologies invites you to join local Workshops, User Groups and Seminars in your area.

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Blog: Revit 2010 Keyboard Shortcut Guide

IMAGINiT's Architectural Solutions Blog, is a place were we shares insight on Autodesk architectural software including Revit Architecture and AutoCAD Architecture. In this month's newsletter, here is an excerpt from the blog::

Blogger Ruth Ellen Williams from the RevitFlow Blog has published the Revit 2010 keyboard shortcuts guide.

Download the 68-page Revit Keyboard Shortcuts | Keyboard Accelerators Guide in  PDF or Excel file formats:

To find out what we will be sharing next, visit our blog at: www.rand.com/imaginit/architecturalblog

Tip: D-A-CH  Object Enabler

(Applies to: AutoCAD 2010, Architecture 2010, and all other AutoCAD 2010-based software)

The D-A-CH extension Object Enabler  allows AutoCAD Architecture 2010  to fully access objects in drawing files created with the AutoCAD Architecture 2010 D-A-CH Extension. (Without this object enabler installed, you have to  share drawings using proxy graphics representations or the Export to AutoCAD command.)

Download the enabler from Autodesk's Support site.

Green Design: Autodesk Fights Climate Change

Autodesk announced at the Seoul C40 Large Cities Climate Summit 2009 that it is providing visualization software for Project Two Degrees. This is an Internet-based application that provides cities with a set of tools to measure, compare, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the local level.

The project's Web-based software enables cities to calculate the carbon footprint of municipal operations, and then plan actions to save energy and money. In an initial pilot phase, a group of the world's largest cities will be the first to be invited to use the project's emissions tracking software.

Autodesk initially provided MapGuide Enterprise to view, evaluate, and compare the results of analysis and monitoring in the cities. The company also provided building performance analysis tools to help cities take meaningful actions in curbing local and regional impacts from climate change, and can help save money, conserve energy, and track tangible progress. www.project2degrees.org

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Finance up to 100% of your software, subscription, or services purchase.

Cash-flow constraints can keep businesses large and small from realizing their full potential. So if concerns about managing costs are keeping you from purchasing the technology, subscription, or consulting services you need to be successful, take advantage of our flexible financing options – for up to 100% of your investment!

Favorable Financing

After March 16, 2010, Autodesk will stop selling upgrades, cross-grades, and retroactive subscription from Autodesk 2007 product releases. Upgrade with Subscription before October 16, 2009, you'll enjoy up to 20 percent savings on your upgrade.

Autodesk Retirement

Still designing in AutoCAD® Release 14, AutoCAD® 2000, AutoCAD® 2000i, AutoCAD® 2002, AutoCAD® 2004, AutoCAD® 2005, AutoCAD® 2006 or other retired Autodesk software? Keep your software current with the Autodesk Legacy Program, which gives loyal customers, like you, an easy way to keep your software up to date.

Autodesk is offering the opportunity to purchase qualifying new licenses of current Autodesk products at a discount of up to 30%. Retired Autodesk products that may qualify for legacy upgrade pricing include:

Autodesk Legacy

Several e-SPECS promotions are available until Sept 30, 2009.

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