If you want to see AU from a different perspective, check out the AU Raw Lounge on AU Virtual. These short videos offer a very different window into this year’s AU experience from the lens of AU attendees. Some current videos include General Session setup, the Speaker Ready Room, AU registration, and classes. Hmmm…anyone interested in recording the AUGI Beer Bust or International Community Reception? How to View AU Raw To view the videos, sign in to AU Virtual and click on the Lounges banner in the lobby.  Look for AU Raw in the list of lounges. You can also get to it from this year’s... READ MORE >

Being the CAD manager at an architectural or engineering firm can be a lonely job. The architects and engineers have each other to talk to, but the design technology manager is often one of a kind. That's why over 300 managers were eager to attend AU's first-ever Design Technology Management Conference (DMTC) on Monday afternoon. The special half-day conference, just for tech managers, focused on helping those who manage design technology learn from each other. READ MORE >

The official mobile show guide for AU 2010 is now available for the iPhone®.  Get access to classes and exhibitor listings, floor maps, up-to-the minute class notifications, Twitter access, and other AU conference information. Accessing the AU Show Guide has never been easier. This app is compatible with iPhone, iPod® touch, and iPad®. Requires iOS 3.1 or later. Download it now! READ MORE >

AU 2010 is just around the corner and I know that many of you are curious about how many will be there, and from where they are traveling, who’s traveling the farthest, how many classes we’re offering, which are the most popular, etc. Indeed, we are all fascinated by the numbers. So with that in mind and with apologies to Harper’s Index, we present AU by the numbers. READ MORE >

Many of you know that one of the best ways to prepare for the AU conference is to review the class handouts, and other materials before you attend the class. Note: Only AU Las Vegas conference classes have class materials available on the website. No class materials are currently posted for AU Virtual Classes. Those will be available starting November 30 on AU Virtual. To download class materials: Sign in to the Autodesk University website. In the left navigation, click My Sessions to see your list of classes. READ MORE >