It’s official—we’re in the thick it. With just over 150 days left till AU 2015 Las Vegas we’re firing on all cylinders and getting ready to blow the top off this thing for you. Did you know AU has been around for 23 years? (Yep, we’re Gen Y.) While some of you have been with us for years, we thought it might be fun for those of you who are new to AU to take a look back at how it all began and how we got here. Autodesk, Inc. introduced AutoCAD software to the market in 1982, leading the technological revolution from manual drawing to the computer-aided variety. In 1993, the first Autodesk user ... READ MORE >

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know about the cloud. You know cloud-based apps let you work from any computer or device that’s connected to the Internet. You know you can use the cloud to collaborate with anyone, anywhere in the world. You know the cloud gives you access to greater computing power for way less money compared with traditional desktop software. You know all this, because you’re a smart and savvy professional, at the top of your game. But here’s the thing. Knowing all that isn’t worth a dime to you unless you’re using it. So, are you using the cloud?  If you ans... READ MORE >

Here at AU, we’re always looking for ways to improve learning for you, our faithful and brilliant followers. Right now we’re trying to learn more about what Autodesk products you use and how you learn to use them. Where do you turn when you need help with new tasks or features? A colleague? A book? The help feature within the software? Knowing who or what guides your learning will help us improve the AU learning experience for everyone. Do you have a few minutes to help us out? We’ve put together a brief online survey—it just takes about 10 minutes to complete. Will you take the survey for us?... READ MORE >

Have you ever seen a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle)? Not to be confused with a UFO (although if you didn't know what you were looking at, it would be an honest mistake), UAVs, also called consumer drones, have exploded onto the scene in the last few years. They’re so popular they made it onto an episode of Modern Family. You might have even seen 1 buzzing around your neighborhood. READ MORE >

You know AU is a great place to learn, right? (Hint: that’s why we called it Autodesk University, not Autodesk Get-together.) You can choose from hundreds of sessions to learn tips, tricks, and insights for the software you use every day from experts in your field. But there’s another level of schooling at AU that’s even more exciting. We might be going out on a limb here, but it’s the kind of thing that can change your life. We’re talking about thought leadership. We think all Autodesk users are smart. (We might be biased.) But we’re honored, humbled and blown away each year by the standout l... READ MORE >