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Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025
From Design to Digital Twin: Building Indoor GIS with CAD and BIM Data

CAD and BIM have long served as the foundational design and construction documentation —but their utility often ends at project handoff. What if it didn’t? Indoor GIS is a floor-aware system of record for visualizing, analyzing, and managing facilities and collection of buildings. This session will demonstrate how to extend the life of CAD and BIM data into an indoor GIS, and empower CAD, BIM and GIS practitioners to build a Digital Workplace for building operations. Learn about the role of CAD and BIM integrations with GIS to fuel these workflows. See how to import design data into ArcGIS Indoors to map assets and manage spaces, enable real-time navigation with ArcGIS IPS, and equip facilities’ staff with mobile tools for asset inspections and maintenance. Whether new to GIS or looking to modernize facility operations workflows, this session provides you with guidance and examples to convert CAD and BIM data into Digital Workplaces that support asset and space management.

Instructional Demo / Virtual 2020
Inventor, Fusion 360, or AutoCAD? You Don't Have to Choose!
Choosing which software tool to use isn't always easy. Understanding which tool is best for the job is critical when developing new designs. Additionally, not understanding how tools work together can cause unnecessary rework, project delays, and unsatisfactory design performance. This instructional demonstration will help you understand how Inventor software, Fusion 360 software, and AutoCAD software work as independent design tools as well as in connected workflows.
Instructional Demo / Las Vegas 2018
A Winning Combination: 3ds Max 2019 and Revit Interoperability
This class showcases the interoperability of 3ds Max software with other products, such as Revit software and AutoCAD software. This class is all about linking and reloading files from other software products into a 3ds Max scene. We will start by learning about the various settings that can be configured while linking a Revit (.rvt) file. We will then create a new linking preset and modify it as per specific requirements. Learn to use the new preset to bring a Revit file into the 3ds Max scene. Finally, we will use a variation of the source Revit file and learn how to load those changes to show up directly in the 3ds Max scene. If time permits, we will explore the interoperability of AutoCAD and 3ds Max software products.
Instructional Demo / Virtual 2020
Speed Up Drawing Creation Through the Power of Templates in Fusion 360
Drawing templates, when used to create drawings in Fusion 360 software, can both accelerate the time it takes to complete your mechanical engineering documentation, and ensure your drawings consistently represent your business and project standards. We will start by creating a new title block, with fields that can be automatically populated with information from the design, project, and your profile. We will add this to a new template, then walk through other options for customizing the template for your specific office and business needs. We will then show the power of "placeholder" elements in your template, and demonstrate how they can help remove much of the tedium of creating a new drawing from scratch.
Hands-on Lab / Virtual 2020
AutoCAD Customization Boot Camp: Automate Workflows and Tasks
AutoCAD software offers a variety of features that let you automate workflows and reduce repetitive tasks. In this lab, you will create action macros, develop simple AutoLISP programs, learn the basics to deploy AutoLISP files, and manage settings with user profiles. After this lab, you will have a broad understanding of how to implement automation and improve productivity when you return to your office. This session features AutoCAD software; AutoCAD LT software doesn't support AutoLISP programming.
Hands-on Lab / Virtual 2020
AutoCAD Customization Boot Camp: Basic (No Experience Required)
Customizing the AutoCAD software or AutoCAD LT software is a great way to increase productivity, but many users are unsure of how to get started. In this lab, you’ll learn about several of the basic customization features that you can use to simplify workflows and reduce repetitive tasks. You can customize features such as command aliases and the ribbon to improve access to frequently used commands, and you can create tool palettes and script files to reduce the number of steps required to complete a task.
Instructional Demo / Virtual 2020
Create Your First AutoCAD Plug-In
Have you ever wanted to automate complicated or time-consuming design processes? Maybe you've been intimidated at the idea of learning how to program, or even where to start? In this class, you'll learn how to write your first plug-in for AutoCAD software, using the C# language. If you've already started your programming journey, you'll benefit from learning some coding best practices. Join a two-time Autodesk University Top Speaker for this exciting introduction to programming in AutoCAD.
Panel / Virtual 2020
Why I Chose a Premium Plan for My Business

This session is for admins who are considering upgrading their teams to a Premium plan. With new plans for named users available, it can be tough to figure out which is the best fit for your company. Hear directly from a customer on why they chose Premium, and what challenges the Premium features helped them overcome. Learn tips and tricks from product managers on how to maximize the value of product usage reporting with user details and single sign-in so your company can be more efficient with administrative tasks and software spend. Attendees will leave the session with clearer understandings of the differences between a Standard and Premium plans, so they can make the right purchasing decisions for their companies.

Industry Talk / Las Vegas 2015
Managing AutoCAD Civil 3D from the Ground Up

Are you a CAD manager who is responsible for maintaining and managing numerous software applications, one of which is AutoCAD Civil 3D software—even though you might not consider yourself an AutoCAD Civil 3D software power user? AutoCAD Civil 3D software is much more than just AutoCAD software for civil/survey users. It has many traits and features that not only make it powerful, but can also bring unique needs and challenges to the CAD manager. The great news is that these challenges are not hard to overcome once you understand the reasons behind them. In this class we will discuss managing templates, styles, and settings, which can be the biggest obstacle to success with AutoCAD Civil 3D. The class will also explore data compatibility and translation, output options, and different approaches to training. Don’t miss this chance to learn ways to more effectively manage AutoCAD Civil 3D software within your CAD system.

Hands-on Lab / Las Vegas 2015
A Practical Guide to GIS in AutoCAD Civil 3D

If you’re an AutoCAD Civil 3D software user who’s being asked to provide data to your geographic information system (GIS) department, if you’re being asked to use GIS data as background data for your designs, or if you think GIS is a 4-letter word, this class will answer this all-too-common question: “Why should I care about GIS?” You will not only learn to import GIS data as AutoCAD software objects, but you’ll also learn to import GIS data directly as AutoCAD Civil 3D software objects like Surfaces and Pipe Networks that capitalize on the existing database information. The request to provide design data to GIS departments is becoming more common every day. This class will explore the details of why just sending them a drawing is often not enough. We will explore ways to export AutoCAD Civil 3D software objects to GIS formats that your GIS department can use easily and consistently. Finally, you will learn about other GIS tools in AutoCAD Civil 3D software that can make every AutoCAD Civil 3D software user more productive by automating common everyday tasks.

Hands-on Lab / Las Vegas 2015
A Practical Guide to Parametric Drawing in AutoCAD

Parametric design tools aren’t just for programs like Inventor software, Revit software, or AutoCAD Civil 3D software; there is also a set of parametric drawing tools that you can use to create dynamic relationships and constraints between objects in AutoCAD software. The parametric drawing tools will revolutionize the way that you draw and edit objects in AutoCAD software. This class will introduce you to parametric drawing in AutoCAD software by using both geometric and dimensional constraints to add intelligence to your objects. You will learn how using Auto Constrain and Inferred Constraints can help you quickly add constraints and change your process from drafting to modeling. If you’ve ever wanted geometry in your drawing to update based on changes that you’ve made to other objects, or if you’ve wanted to type a new value into a dimension and have the object update based on this new value, this class is for you.

Industry Talk / Las Vegas 2015
Standards for Developing Standards: A How-to for Busy CAD Managers
CAD standards matter. We are aware of this, yet so few of us have taken the time to develop, document, and deploy the CAD standards we desperately need. We have the best intentions; we say we will "get to it when things slow down." But it just doesn't happen. The reason is simple—developing CAD standards is hard work. Never fear. We are going to outline the entire process of installing CAD standards in your company. This class will show you the way, including knowing when it is right for you to create standards, identifying which standards are needed, and deploying your new CAD standards. Learn tried-and-true steps that everyone can put to use, regardless of how busy they are. Get supportive milestone information, a checklist to help you go home and document your own effective practices, and prototype standards guides to help you start. This is the class you’ve been waiting for. Not another day should go by without you and your staff having excellent CAD standards at your fingertips.
Industry Talk / Las Vegas 2019
Standards for Developing Standards: A How-To for Busy CAD Managers
CAD standards matter. Yet so few of us have taken the time to develop, document, and deploy the CAD standards we desperately need. The reason is simple—developing CAD standards is hard work. Never fear—we’re going to outline the entire process of installing CAD standards in your company. This class will share with you a framework, including knowing when it’s right for you to create standards, identifying which standards are needed, and deploying your new CAD standards. Learn a tried-and-true process that anyone can put to use, regardless of how busy she or he is. Get supportive milestone information, a checklist to help you go home and document your own effective practices, and a complete framework to help you start. This is the class you’ve been waiting for. Not another day should go by without you and your staff having excellent CAD standards at your fingertips.
Industry Talk / Las Vegas 2019
How to Avoid Common Software Asset Management Mistakes
Tracking the software used within an organization is an important job. If it’s your job, what methods and approaches do you use? Even with the best intentions, it can be easy to make mistakes which, if left unchecked, could lead to much bigger problems. This class will show you common Software Asset Management mistakes that are applicable to AutoCAD and many other Autodesk products. You’ll learn how to spot the tell-tale signs that can help you identify mistakes. You’ll discover practical ways to minimize the problems and take the first step towards better management of the software in your organization. You’ll also see what is possible in the mid- and long-term to improve your Software Asset Management skills and practice.
Hands-on Lab / Las Vegas 2017
Up and Running with Advance Steel
This lab is designed to give you a feel of the ease of use of Advance Steel detailing software, the structural steel package that's getting the industry talking. You will create a structural model from scratch and then insert automated connection between structural sections. Finally, you'll learn how to generate fabrication drawings and NC files from your structural model.
Industry Talk / Virtual 2020
Leading the BIM Way: Implementing BIM and Asset Lifecycle Management As a Contracting Authority in Road Infrastructure Projects in Flanders, Belgium
For infrastructure managers, up-to-date asset data is crucial to meet the expectations for qualitative and safe roads. Using BIM (Building Information Modeling) helps us build our infrastructure more efficiently and collect the asset data we need. As the “information management” aspect is essential for an efficient asset management, our vision leads the way on how we can evolve toward a more data-driven organization, how we can implement BIM, and what we consider to be our role as a contracting authority in standardizing the BIM implementation. By providing a standardized Object Type Library (OTL) and uniform BIM specifications in our contracts, we encourage all stakeholders to start implementing BIM. Moreover, a general BIM protocol and uniform BIM execution plan for every project help us standardize the level playing field in our BIM projects. Different software packages and tools such as Civil 3D software, Revit software, Navisworks software, and BIM 360 software help us deliver and verify intelligent models following our specifications.
Instructional Demo / Las Vegas 2015
AutoCAD Jeopardy
So you know all there is to know about AutoCAD software? Are you ready to put that to the test? Attend this session to test your “knowledge” of AutoCAD software and determine if you really are the best user in the room! We challenge you to engage in this AutoCAD "tips" session in the form of a trivia game for bragging rights and prizes! If you attended last year, that was just practice!
Instructional Demo / Las Vegas 2016
AutoCAD Jeopardy
So you know all there is to know about AutoCAD software? Are you ready to put that to the test? Attend this session to test your “knowledge” of AutoCAD software and determine if you really are the best user in the room! When you’re right, you win a prize; and if you’re wrong, you win the correct answer via demonstration. We challenge you to engage in this AutoCAD trivia game for bragging rights and prizes. If you attended last year, that was just practice! This session features AutoCAD. AIA Approved
Hands-on Lab / Las Vegas 2017
Up and Running with Advance Steel (Repeat)
This lab is designed to give you a feel of the ease of use of Advance Steel detailing software, the structural steel package that's getting the industry talking. You will create a structural model from scratch and then insert automated connection between structural sections. Finally, you'll learn how to generate fabrication drawings and NC files from your structural model.
Instructional Demo / Virtual 2020
Don't Be a Block Head—Make It a Dynamic Experience
Why have 30 different irrigation blocks in your drawing when you only need four with visibility states? Why are you guessing at what rotation you should place a stop sign? Want to show a different striping arrow in two clicks? These are just a few of the things that will be covered in this class on Dynamic Blocks. This instructional demo will cover multiple types of Dynamic Blocks using a combination of dynamic parameters. Blocks shown in the presentation will include different combinations of visibility states, rotation, stretch, attributes, alignment, and more.
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