Within the industrial water market, it can be a real challenge to bridge the gap between tools that are great for designing buildings and tools that are great for designing process plants. Achieving design synchronization between spatial and schematic designs with a high level of confidence is the ultimate goal. However, producing process schematics and spatial drawings and managing the equipment data becomes complex when dealing with traditional data silos in current project execution processes. True data-driven workflows will require innovation and disruption to achieve next-level results. This is one story of how Revit software, Dynamo, and Forge have helped us look at this traditional problem from a new perspective. We’ve solved some longstanding challenges, and we still have some unanswered questions, but we’re excited and optimistic about the possibilities for the future.

In this class, you will learn how to best identify parts for redesign. You will receive a few examples and then see in Fusion 360 software how to redesign the parts keeping design-for-manufacturing (DFM) rules for metal additive manufacturing (AM) in mind. The goal is to redesign the parts using simple operations in Fusion 360 to see that you don't need an organic topology optimized part to get an economical use case. You’ll learn the limits of metal AM and when it is definitely not smart to use this technology.

While it's not directly shown, it's likely that the teachers at Hogwarts used a lot of magic to make quick work of the mundane prep for their classes. This session will review applications of generative design from the standpoint of the graph author rather than the user. Using Generative Design in Revit software, we'll use our own brand of magic to find the optimal seating chart in potions (Revit integration), lay out the care of magical creatures OWL on the Hogwarts grounds (FormIt 360 software), and design the layout for the campgrounds at the Quidditch World Cup (Civil 3D software). This magic may not be as old as what the students at Hogwarts learn, but it will still help move your Revit, FormIt 360, and Civil 3D work to the next level via Generative Design in Revit!

Autodesk has developed integrations with Esri through products like the Autodesk Connector for ArcGIS in InfraWorks software and Civil 3D software. Esri has likewise developed integration technology between various parts of the ArcGIS platform and Autodesk’s products. Come see an update of Esri’s work this year that includes significant enhancements to Esri’s ArcGIS for AutoCAD, ArcGIS desktop support for AutoCAD Civil 3D, improved Revit file support, and a new connection to BIM 360 software. This overview will provide a perspective of Esri’s work to improve interoperability between geographic information system (GIS) and design workflows delivering on the promise of the strategic partnership between these two companies.

In this class attendees will learn how to integrate 2D and 3D modeling within a multidimensional project. Specific focuses will include incorporating 2D line work from AutoCAD software into orthographic views within AutoCAD Plant 3D software and importing an AutoCAD Plant 3D software model into a 2D design environment. Both procedures require verbal and graphical coordination, layer control, and specific layer naming conventions to assist in the production of 2D plan views, drawing sets, and manipulation of object visibility in live section cuts. Topics will include developing solutions utilizing both forms of design, integrating various software programs and disciplines to maximize modeling performance and behavior, developing a systematic approach to integrating 2D and 3D models, and resolving conflicts that may arise. We will also cover file creation and management required for project setup. This advanced knowledge is beneficial to designers, engineers, and project managers who work on 2D/3D design projects.

Integrating building performance analysis results in the early stage of conceptual design supports effective design exploration and decision making. Such integration requires domain expertise and can be technically challenging, time consuming, and computationally expensive. Machine learning demonstrates great potential for building seamless workflows that provide faster analysis feedback. However, one of the challenges in the architecture domain is the lack of diverse data sets to train effective prediction models. This talk will provide a brief overview of the potential of machine learning in building analysis-prediction models and demonstrate how we can capitalize on generative design to compensate for the lack of data. We will present a workflow where generative design features for Revit software, Dynamo software, and Insight software are used to generate a synthetic data set for training a machine-learning model for energy-analysis prediction.

The architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry is going through yet another technological revolution. As cloud technology usage increases, third-party software companies attempt to expand our ability to utilize project data and automate BIM (Building Information Modeling) processes like never before. To assist in pushing the BIM boundaries or bridging the gap between new software and legacy systems, companies are hiring software developers to architect custom software solutions that will forge (pun intended) the future. However, many AEC firms struggle to get the most out of their developers. Establishing the product owner role at your firm can help. This presentation will address the responsibilities and benefits of an AEC product owner. These topics will be discussed from the viewpoints of virtual design and construction (VDC) personnel looking for a new challenge, an acting product owner, and how developers benefit from the role.

In this class, attendees will learn how to improve productivity and workflows by utilizing Data Manager within AutoCAD Plant 3D software and AutoCAD P&ID software, Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, and database commands within AutoCAD P&ID software. Specific focuses will include filtering, modification, report creation, import/export of data, permissions, and connections. Topics will include developing software utilizing information/data within Data Manager, SQL Server Management Studio, and DB Connect manager; integrating various workflows to maximize productivity by utilizing the information and tools provided within each software; developing a systematic approach as to how these databases relate to one another and how connections can be made; and management required for project history and security. This advanced knowledge is beneficial to designers, engineers, and project managers who work on projects utilizing AutoCAD Plant 3D software, AutoCAD P&ID software, and SQL Server databases. This session features AutoCAD Plant 3D and AutoCAD P&ID.

In this class you will learn how AutoCAD P&ID software and AutoCAD Plant 3D software work with their databases, what databases exist in AutoCAD P&ID software and AutoCAD Plant 3D software, and what is stored in them. We will cover the tables and views that exist and what these tables and views contain. Along with the existing views, you will see how the databases that you can use with a tool like PlantLink have the potential to speed up your creation of a piping and instrumentation diagram. You will learn how to become faster and create fewer errors. We will create several customer examples with varying degrees of complexity.

Can AutoCAD P&ID software save time? In a word? Yes! In this class you will learn the information needed to make a case for upgrading to AutoCAD Plant P&ID software. Maybe you’ve mentioned the value of this upgrade to your manager or project managers and they’ve agreed. Then how do you justify it in the budget? What about training? Will it disrupt how you work? Why change programs if AutoCAD software is working fine? By the end of this class you will have the information needed to make a convincing argument that leaves everyone asking, “Why didn’t we do this sooner?”

Autodesk, Inc.'s, Large Model Viewer provides a platform for visualizing engineering assets on any platform. Large Model Viewer’s virtual-reality support enables immersive visualization experiences that were never possible before. This class will explore how we can integrate enterprise data with design data to provide context for assessments and decisions. It will look at how we can further enhance these contextual experiences by virtual and augmented reality. This session features A360 and AutoCAD Plant 3D. AIA Approved

In this session, we will explore some Dynamo tips and tricks to improve your workflow, add efficiency to your graphs, and maybe even add a little fun to your day. We will look at some simple tips that you can easily implement in your daily workflow to add automation and increase efficiency. We will also explore some more-complicated tips and tricks that are less general and designed for specific architecture, engineering, construction, and owner-operated (AECO) workflows. We will also spend some time looking at tricks that take advantage of the latest Dynamo updates, including Dynamo extensions for Dynamo 2.x. Then we will wrap it all up by looking at some of the packages that make these tips and tricks possible. While the general flow of this class will be exploratory and fun, the tips and tricks reviewed will help you increase efficiency and productivity within your everyday Dynamo workflow.

The Fusion Lifecycle implementation has been finalized and your users are navigating the system—so what's next? How do you handle managing the ongoing support requirements and demands from your users for new features or issues? Whether this is a new or mature tenant, ignoring and remaining complacent in acknowledging and managing those requests for support may lead to adoption challenges and grievances with the system. In this class, we will cover the creation and administration of such a process, and share lessons learned from case studies on how this process is working for customer tenants today.

Digital twins are the latest buzzword in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. Are you being asked to deliver a digital twin to your clients? As an owner are you looking to have greater insights into your facilities’ performance and operations? Digital twins are simply the next step in the digital transformation of your business. This talk will help you cut through the hype, and understand the value of a digital twin and what is required to create one. Furthermore, we’ll introduce a new technology from Autodesk called Tandem that can maximize your existing data to create a digital twin. We’ll also discuss how Autodesk Tandem can integrate with new and existing systems to connect the digital model to the operational and performance data of its physical counterpart, unlocking the true value of a digital twin.

With the app PlantSpecDriven, we will show how you can have a spec-driven P&ID and how you can use the P&ID data for 3D piping. We will show you how easy it is to get your pipe spec data into P&ID and how you can use it to create bills of materials from P&ID. Do you want flanges, gaskets, and/or collars with your P&ID? No problem—use the P&ID drawings as the basis for your 3D piping and have the P&ID symbols and 3D piping elements linked and constantly compared against each other for inconsistencies.

Come ask your questions to a panel of industry and Autodesk, Inc., experts. This panel has done setup and customization for users all over the world, and it is active on the discussion forums. This session features AutoCAD Plant 3D.

As many of us know, changing from one software solution to another is not an easy task. In most cases, companies must put applications through a rigorous process to set them up to meet company standards. When changing from one program to another, it is ideal to maintain the largest amount of customized data possible. This class covers converting your current Bentley® AutoPLANT, Intergraph® CADWorx®, or CSV-formatted specs and catalogs into AutoCAD Plant 3D specs and catalogs. We go through the process for conversions as well as take an in-depth look into the mapping and the setup of the mapping inside of the AutoCAD Plant 3D Spec Editor.

As technology rapidly evolves, it is important to develop a technology adoption strategy. This session, jointly presented by WSP, HNTB, and Eagle Point Software, explores their journeys through developing a technology strategy for operational staff. We will share helpful techniques to assist with the development and implementation of an effective technology adoption strategy, leveraging best practices and standards for applied training, and information on industry tools for assessing skills gaps, which can be used to create a skills taxonomy and personalized approach to training. The presenters' goal is to inspire viewers to think outside the box and consider the importance of developing a technology adoption strategy that will accelerate technology adoption, increase productivity, and drive growth across an organization.

In this lab, you’ll learn how to create 3D geometry using AutoCAD software’s Solid, Surface, and Mesh tools. You’ll also learn how to create 3D assets for Revit families, as well as for Civil 3D and InfraWorks models, Inventor software, and game engines. You’ll edit the 3D objects using various editing tools, and export the 3D objects to various software. This class is designed to expand your AutoCAD 3D modeling knowledge.

Is your organization using BIM (Building Information Modeling) but still stuck consuming and developing desktop-based apps and unsure of how to make the move to the cloud? This class will guide you through the journey of more than three years of challenges, changing the mindset from developing single-user desktop-based BIM solutions to a more collaborative and inclusive cloud-based environment. Learn how our team overcame difficult decisions, and how Forge empowered our business to develop feature-rich apps with less effort. We will go beyond tutorials and getting-started guides to explore how you and your team can take similar steps and build a pathway to port your existing solutions to run off-premises, just like Autodesk did. We will take a tour of several Forge APIs—OAuth, Data Management, Model Derivative, and Design Automation—to build applications that are ready for this new era of automation and collaboration.