AutoCAD software provides advanced 3D modeling and design visualization tools that enable you to get a better understanding of how a project will work before you build it. This course will cover tips and tricks of 3D modeling using real-world examples of 3D modeling concepts and processes. After this presentation you will be able impress your boss and co-workers with your newfound knowledge.

InfraWorks software ships with a basic selection of 3D assets for populating your models. In this class we will learn effective ways of preparing your own 3D models using applications such as 3ds Max software and Trimble’s SketchUp modeling program. From here we will dive into InfraWorks software and learn how to import your custom assets, arrange them into libraries, and export them for use by other user. We will also demonstrate some effective techniques for using roadways and 3D models to create custom road and rail corridors in InfraWorks software.

Capitalize on your knowledge of 2D to create 3D models entirely in AutoCAD software. In this class, you will learn how to take your ideas from concept to completion by creating and editing solid objects; creating smooth, free-form shapes using meshing tools; and capitalizing on the power of surface modeling. We'll look at the differences between history- and non-history-based solids and see how models can automatically update when you modify underlying curves or parameters. You will also learn how to control selection and editing with subobject selection filters, as well as glean valuable tips and tricks for navigating and visualizing your AutoCAD 3D models. If you thought 3D in AutoCAD was just too hard, think again.

Underground utilities such as cables and conduits are rarely seen, and underground electrical vaults are complicated, dangerous, badly lit, and sometimes full of water or ice. Vaults are hard to access and records of what is inside of them will often be missing. Using cameras and ReCap 360 software, the Locates, Engineering, and Operations personnel at Anchorage Municipal Light & Power are creating 3D models of these assets in hard-to-reach underground vaults. They then use ReCap 360 software to make these 3D models available to utility personnel out in the field or back in the office.

This intermediate-to-advanced hands-on lab offers AutoCAD 3D software veterans a chance to explore the 2D model documentation of 3D part models from AutoCAD. After creating base views and projected views from 3D solid or surface models, we’ll explore sectional views. Using 3D models, we’ll create full, half, offset, and aligned sectional drawing views. We’ll also create circular and rectangular detail views. We will apply editing techniques of the 3D models to then update the derived drawing views. We will also explore undocumented Auxiliary View features from 3D models. We’ll export the 2D sectional drawing views into model space using the EXPORTLAYOUT command to get true size and shape geometry to edit and annotate as needed. If you’ve used AutoCAD 3D software in the past to create 2D multiview drawings from 3D models, attend this class and get ready to be surprised.

AutoCAD software provides advanced 3D modeling and design visualization tools that enable you to get a better understanding of how a project will work before you build it. This course will cover tips and tricks of 3D modeling using real-world examples of 3D modeling concepts and processes. After this presentation you will be able to impress your boss and co-workers with your newfound knowledge

This class will cover industry best practices and workflows for 3D substation design projects utilizing Inventor Professional software and the Substation Design Solutions toolkit. In addition, we will cover integration of Vault Professional software to maximize the efficiency of the 3D modeling processes. We will detail processes and procedures to ensure consistency, flexibility, and overall usability of 3D models, and we’ll learn how to change the way substation designs are currently done. We will present Vault categories, lifecycles, and states as a means to demonstrate utilization of 3D model data and how it can be integrated into existing systems to facilitate custom reporting and data analytics. This session features Inventor Professional and Vault Professional.

This intermediate-to-advanced hands-on lab offers AutoCAD 3D software veterans a chance to explore the 2D model documentation of 3D models from AutoCAD 2018 software. After creating base views and projected views from 3D solid or surface models, we'll explore sectional views. Using 3D models, we'll create full, half, offset, and aligned sectional drawing views. We'll also create circular and rectangular detail views. We will apply editing techniques of the 3D models to then update the derived drawing views. We will also explore Undocumented Auxiliary View features from 3D models. Exporting the 2D sectional drawing views into model space using the EXPORTLAYOUT command will give us true size and shape geometry to edit and annotate as needed. If you've used AutoCAD 3D software in the past to create 2D multiview drawings from 3D models, attend this class and get ready to be surprised.

This class will present options for using a 3D model for construction.

This intermediate-to-advanced hands-on lab offers AutoCAD 3D software veterans and 2D users a chance to explore 2D model documentation of 3D models from AutoCAD 2015 software and Inventor 2015 software. Create base views and projected views from 3D models. Learn to edit the 3D models, update the derived drawing views, add dimensions to the drawing views, and modify the 3D model to update the dimensions. Are commands such as Flatshot, Solview, Soldraw, and Solproj superseded? Come find out. In this class we also explore the EXPORTLAYOUT command for exporting a layout that contains drawing views to model space. If you've used AutoCAD 3D software in the past or you are new to 3D but have a good 2D background, attend this lab and get ready to be surprised.

This intermediate-to-advanced hands-on lab offers AutoCAD 3D veterans and 2D users a chance to explore 2D model documentation of 3D models from AutoCAD 2014 and Inventor® 2014 software. Create base views and projected views from 3D solid or surface models. Use the new Viewbase command to generate a base 2D view and the Viewproj command to create projected orthographic views. Learn to edit the 3D models and update the derived drawing views, and add dimensions to the drawing views and modify the 3D model to update the dimensions. Are commands such as Flatshot, Solview, Soldraw, and Solproj superseded? Find out! In this class, we also explore the Exportlayout command for exporting a layout containing drawing views to model space. If you have used AutoCAD 3D in the past or are new to 3D but have a good 2D background, attend this lab and get ready to be surprised!

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.

The MEP design journey is an iterative process between P&ID schematics and the 3D modeling and detailing on Revit. Using out of the box solutions, this workflow is lacking some dynamic link between P&IDs and 3D Model that would avoid redundant data creation and would help to ensure consistency between synoptic schemas, BIM models and the project documentation. We will present the Revit plugin created in collaboration with Autodesk Consulting that bridges that specific gap and how Bouygues Construction is using this Revit API development (among others) to help improve Revit adoption and move forward in its BIM maturity journey.

Discover how advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology is streamlining 3D-model workflows through joint development between Autodesk and Arcadis. This session will introduce the integration of the beta Autodesk Assistant API (in Autodesk Platform Services) with Arcadis’s OTL Optimizer tooling to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of design and construction processes. Learn how AI automates the identification, extraction, and tagging of data within 3D models, reducing manual effort by up to 90%. Explore advanced capabilities, including data and model quality validation, intelligent adjustments, and the generation of cost and Sustainable Design insights directly from your models. Gain valuable insights into how AI-powered Automation, Integration, & Customization is driving productivity, improving decision making, and fostering more-sustainable project outcomes. Join us to see how these innovations are redefining the future of digital workflows in the built environment.

Imagine building a complex model of your own city without having to go out and survey or buy data? This class will examine all the free sources of geographic information system (GIS) and BIM (Building Information Modeling) data available for download, and explore how it can be used in InfraWorks software to make a compelling 3D model of a city.

This intermediate-to-advanced hands-on lab offers AutoCAD 3D software veterans a chance to explore the 2D model documentation of 3D models from AutoCAD 2017 software. After creating base views and projected views from 3D solid or surface models, we’ll explore sectional views. Using 3D models, we will create full, half, offset, and aligned sectional drawing views. We will create circular and rectangular detail views. We will explore editing techniques of the 3D models and update the derived drawing views. We will also explore undocumented Auxiliary View features. If you used AutoCAD 3D software in the past to create 2D multiview drawings from 3D models, attend this class and get ready to be surprised. This session features AutoCAD, AutoCAD 360, and AutoCAD Mechanical.

Come and see a demonstration on how to use the Forge Viewer to visually control and program a real robotic arm. Using cloud technologies, this is possible from any part of the world where you have an Internet connection. We'll go through all the steps necessary to achieving this, including modeling a real robotic arm into the 3D world using Fusion 360 software; preparing the 3D model for in-web-browser visualization; and connecting the real robotic arm to its 3D model. Using the Forge Viewer, we can customize the experience with controls necessary to manipulate the robot (both the real and the virtual one). This proof of concept could be easily transferred to industrial robots and other machine types for visualization, remote diagnostics, and even manipulation.

Siemens Mobility GmbH developed a whole workflow from digital track capturing using laser scanner technique to the creation of an infrastructure 3D model containing all relevant signaling assets. One of the main businesses for Siemens Mobility is the design, construction, and installation of signaling. The solution shows how automated data-preparation processes and interfaces help to combine different data sets in a way that helps cross-project teams understand and make use of the information easier and quicker. The focus of this class is based on demonstrating the benefits and added value arising from this solution, as well as a high-level overview of the processes supporting the different required use cases: digital track capturing, 3D visualization of the rail track with all assets, documentation, and train driver simulation. These processes make use of AutoCAD Civil 3D software, InfraWorks software, BIM 360 Field software, BIM 360 Document Management software, Maya software, Unity, and Forge.

Viewing your CAD 3D models in augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR) isn’t something that can be done with a one-size-fits-all, single-click solution. Tessellating, optimizing, and transcoding must be done to convert your CAD (parametric) 3D model into an AR/VR/MR-ready (polygonal) 3D model. CAD models consist of infinitely accurate curves and multiple materials that must be transformed into triangulated representations of these curves with materials converted to textures and baked onto the models for use on devices such as the Microsoft HoloLens. This class will provide a step-by-step demo showing how to convert your 3D CAD models into AR/VR/MR-ready assets using 3ds Max software. We will also show you how to create your own deployable AR/VR/MR application for viewing your 3D models using Unity’s real-time rendering engine and MRTK, the Mixed Reality Toolkit. The speaker has saved companies hundreds of thousands of dollars by producing MR design reviews, and will enable you to do the same.

Scanners and cameras are becoming ubiquitous and they enable us to digitize the world around us. Creating useful and meaningful 3D models from reality, however, is quite a challenging and tedious process that is slow and requires expertise and use of multiple and expensive solutions. Memento software aims to simplify that process and thus make reality computing accessible to a variety of users. Come to this inspiring hands-on class and learn not only how to create high-quality assets from any reality capture, but most importantly, how to prepare and optimize them for publishing for AR/VR, film, game, web, or mobile use; digital workflows; or 3D printing. Learn the basics and get some insider tips and tricks and become an expert with Memento software.