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Reprise of Ask Larry Easter Egg Page
In the Autodesk Viewing History posting, I chronicled the transition from Autodesk View, WHIP!, Volo View, Volo View Express, Express Viewer, and DWF Viewer.Originally posted by ScottBlogs from Beyond the Paper ReBlogged here on 22 Jul 2006
St. Louis Metro Storm Update
Well, just felt like making another update about the storm. It's so odd that we're here in our nice powered home but so manyOriginally posted by Melanie (Stone) Perry from Mistress of the Dorkness ReBlogged here on 22 Jul 2006
ADT Interactive Overview
Interactive Overview from the Autodesk web site. Experience the features and benefits of Autodesk Architectural Desktop with a Flash enabled presentation with audio. ThisOriginally posted by CADDManager from CADDManager.com Blog ReBlogged here on 22 Jul 2006
Stepped Foundation Plans
We often have split level projects and we've had a lot of trouble isolating the stem walls and footings from the rest of theOriginally posted by David Duarte from Revit Beginners ReBlogged here on 22 Jul 2006
Autodesk University Reminder
Just a quick reminder that registrations for Autodesk University will begin sometime in August. Do not let it catch you by surprise.Originally posted by Angel Espinoza from Angel's Civil 3D Thoughts ReBlogged here on 22 Jul 2006
1 day 5 posts
Clearly, I must have been backed up. I had not posted in over one week and suddenly four post and this. Either that orOriginally posted by Angel Espinoza from Angel's Civil 3D Thoughts ReBlogged here on 22 Jul 2006
The Chronicles of... Civil 3D
Coming soon to a theater near you. No, The next Civil 3D webcast scheduled for Friday July 28 at 12:00pm EDT, 9:00am PDT willOriginally posted by Angel Espinoza from Angel's Civil 3D Thoughts ReBlogged here on 22 Jul 2006
Dave & Dan Show co-Starring Anthony a Big Hit!
Today's Civil 3D webcast titled "Dave and Dan Show" was worthwhile. Dave Simeone, Civil 3D Product Manager, and Dan Philbrick, Civil 3D Development ManagerOriginally posted by Angel Espinoza from Angel's Civil 3D Thoughts ReBlogged here on 22 Jul 2006
When do you visit blogs?
The image above represents the avarage time (Pacific Time) visitors have checked this blog over the course of 24 hours, for the past twoOriginally posted by Angel Espinoza from Angel's Civil 3D Thoughts ReBlogged here on 22 Jul 2006
New Civil 3D Blog
My apologies to whomever may have a link to this new blog (I do not remember where I first saw it). A fellow namedOriginally posted by Angel Espinoza from Angel's Civil 3D Thoughts ReBlogged here on 22 Jul 2006
Dynamic text fields in AutoCAD LT
Originally posted by AutoCADder from AutoCADder ReBlogged here on 22 Jul 2006
Never Rains But Pours
Well some of you might have seen on the news or read over the ap-wire that St. Louis has been declared a disaster (Originally posted by Melanie (Stone) Perry from Mistress of the Dorkness ReBlogged here on 22 Jul 2006
An AutoCAD Hip Tip for MTEXT
I will spare you another day of Puppy pictures...(just one day)...and just offer up a Hip Tip for the weekend... An AutoCAD Hip TipOriginally posted by Lynn Allen from Lynn Allen's Blog ReBlogged here on 21 Jul 2006
Hotfix - Cut and Paste - AutoCAD 2007 based products
A must install if you want to save down to AutoCAD 2000 or AutoCAD Release 14 file formats. http://usa.autodesk.com/getdoc/id=DL7450124This hotfix will correct a problemOriginally posted by noemail@noemail.org (JTB World) from JTB World Blog ReBlogged here on 21 Jul 2006
Structural Steel CAD software comparison
At my work for Pharmadule Emtunga (PHEM) I was asked to find a structural steel CAD software for one of the divisions. Now thatOriginally posted by noemail@noemail.org (JTB World) from JTB World Blog ReBlogged here on 21 Jul 2006
New Product Manager for Autodesk Building Systems
Autodesk Building Systems users, introduce yourself to Laura, have your say! ABS has a new Product Manager! - Autodesk - Discussion Groups“My name isOriginally posted by RobiNZ from RobiNZ CAD Blog ReBlogged here on 21 Jul 2006
MindManager Map Explorer adds Ink
Michael has updated the MindManager Map Explorer to support ink. Jason Dorko will be happy! Mindjet Labs: Map Explorer Now Supports InkOriginally posted by RobiNZ from RobiNZ CAD Blog ReBlogged here on 21 Jul 2006
Sky TV (NZ) Searching with ActiveWords
When is the Formula One on? I tap “skyf1n”, the browser launches, navigates to Sky TV and returns all channel content that mentions “formula one”. IfOriginally posted by RobiNZ from RobiNZ CAD Blog ReBlogged here on 21 Jul 2006
Copy Object Data
So you have object data on a closed polyline (for example a county, a parish, or a parcel), the polyline has a label (forOriginally posted by Scott from Civil 3D - Paving the Way ReBlogged here on 21 Jul 2006
Through the Interface: Calling the DWFRender Web Service from HTML
Senior Manager, Worldwide DevTech, Kean Walmsley, has a posting on his Through the Interface blog entitled Calling the DWFRender Web Service from HTML. HisOriginally posted by ScottBlogs from Beyond the Paper ReBlogged here on 21 Jul 2006
JTB World: NavisWorks support for AutoCAD 2007 and 3D DWF
Jimmy Bergmark notes on his JTB World blog that NavisWorks JetStream v5.1 includes support for AutoCAD 2007 and 3D DWF. This includes 3D DWFOriginally posted by ScottBlogs from Beyond the Paper ReBlogged here on 21 Jul 2006
Configuring Repro Desk Server to support DWF
Back in April, I posted an article about State of the Practice for DWF with Commercial Reprographers. Yesterday, Senior Architect and DWF Technical Evangelist,Originally posted by ScottBlogs from Beyond the Paper ReBlogged here on 21 Jul 2006
DWF to Tiff Conversion
The commercial printing industry is often referred to as reprographics. As such, service providers are called reprographers. Reprographer, Steve Kuykendall, maintains a forum forOriginally posted by ScottBlogs from Beyond the Paper ReBlogged here on 21 Jul 2006
Commonly Misspelled Words
Everybody should know that Autodesk products include a spell check function. Maybe we are not using it as much as we should but it'sOriginally posted by Todd from The Lazy Drafter ReBlogged here on 21 Jul 2006
VAULT with Sheet Set Manager; PART 3 of Vault Workflow
Can VAULT work with Sheet Set Manager (SSM)? Well........ not really! But if everything worked, there would be no reason for "work-arounds". This isOriginally posted by DannyCounts from BLAUGI ReBlogged here on 21 Jul 2006
Calling the DWFRender Web Service from HTML
I decided to go ahead and put a test page together for the DWFRender Web Service. It still wasn't feasible to make it partOriginally posted by Kean Walmsley from Through the Interface ReBlogged here on 21 Jul 2006
Which Came First? The Solid or the Void?
...and the other short story...why did the solid cross the road? Sorry I digress. So you're making a family and you made this solidOriginally posted by Steve from Revit OpEd ReBlogged here on 21 Jul 2006
Phased by Your Exports?
When you export your project to dwg files do they lack the reference to the phases of your project? The default dwg/dgn export filesOriginally posted by Steve from Revit OpEd ReBlogged here on 21 Jul 2006
Hong Kong Anyone?
Eric in Hong Kong has a blog that I stumbled on tonight. He's civil professional who has joined an Autodesk distributor called Synnex. HisOriginally posted by Steve from Revit OpEd ReBlogged here on 21 Jul 2006
Multiple Project Orientations
Lets say you have three buildings on your site and they are all at different angles. If you go to View Properties you'll noticeOriginally posted by David Duarte from Revit Beginners ReBlogged here on 21 Jul 2006
Printing DWF files converted to LDF at half size
Reprographers (like Woodie Rush of Plan Express) using Océ Repro Desk products have reported that printing DWF files at half size results in shadedOriginally posted by ScottBlogs from Beyond the Paper ReBlogged here on 21 Jul 2006
Triple Squid: SketchUp for MCAD
Next week's upFront.eZine features an interview with Michael Gibson, who single-handedly wrote MoI -- which I could see as SketchUp for MCAD [mechanical CAD].Originally posted by ralph grabowski from WorldCAD Access ReBlogged here on 21 Jul 2006
ADT Training - The Baseline Tools
–Most firms start with the basics when training in ADT. The basics are typically defined as Doors, Walls and Windows. So the first areaOriginally posted by CADDManager from CADDManager.com Blog ReBlogged here on 21 Jul 2006
IFC/ODBC Software
I'm exploring Cost Estimating, Facilities Management, Specification Writers, and Material Takeoff softwares that utilize IFC and ODBC data that can be exported from Revit.Originally posted by David Duarte from Revit Beginners ReBlogged here on 21 Jul 2006
NavisWorks support for AutoCAD 2007 and 3D DWF
I've tried using the release candidate of NavisWorks JetStream v5.1 and I've especially looked at the AutoCAD 2007, it's new DWG format and 3DOriginally posted by noemail@noemail.org (JTB World) from JTB World Blog ReBlogged here on 20 Jul 2006
Project Freewheel: Losing Control!
Project Freewheel is a project that was recently launched via Autodesk Labs. It's a technology preview that allows you to share DWF files withoutOriginally posted by Kean Walmsley from Through the Interface ReBlogged here on 20 Jul 2006
Project Freewheel: Can I view a DWF file on my Blackberry?
Can I view a DWF file on my Blackberry?We recently made changes to Project Freewheel to support this. The home page, http://dwfit.com does notOriginally posted by ScottBlogs from Beyond the Paper ReBlogged here on 20 Jul 2006
Project Freewheel: When can we test the software?
When can we test the software?Right now. That is what the Project Freewheel technology preview is all about. There is no need to runOriginally posted by ScottBlogs from Beyond the Paper ReBlogged here on 20 Jul 2006
Project Freewheel: When is the software available?
When is the software available?The Project Freewheel service is running now, but it is a technology preview, and thus, is not officially supported. WeOriginally posted by ScottBlogs from Beyond the Paper ReBlogged here on 20 Jul 2006
Project Freewheel: How can we build up our own server?
How can we build up our own server?You cannot build your own Project Freewheel server at this time; however there is no need toOriginally posted by ScottBlogs from Beyond the Paper ReBlogged here on 20 Jul 2006
Through the Interface: Project Freewheel: Losing Control
Project Freewheel is all the rage. Kean Walmsley's blog, Through the Interface, has an article entitled Project Freewheel: Losing Control!. DWF Programmers, as wellOriginally posted by ScottBlogs from Beyond the Paper ReBlogged here on 20 Jul 2006
Project Freewheel: How does it work?
Ever since we announced the Project Freewheel technology preview, our email boxes have been filled with messages from excited customers. Many have asked: HowOriginally posted by ScottBlogs from Beyond the Paper ReBlogged here on 20 Jul 2006
A New Puppy! (and a Hip Tip)
Well...a little over one week into my sabbatical I got a puppy! An adorable little Maltese puppy to keep me company during the dayOriginally posted by Lynn Allen from Lynn Allen's Blog ReBlogged here on 20 Jul 2006
Google PR: Do No Evil?
Cringe-worthy?Word from the 3D editors is that Edelman PR has got the contract for Adobe's PR . I have not been able to confirmOriginally posted by rachael Dalton-Taggart from PR, Marketing and the Business of CAD ReBlogged here on 20 Jul 2006
ADT Elements vs Constructs
Constructs are the unique building blocks of your building. Usually a complete floor. Elements are objects or groups of objects that are repeated overOriginally posted by CADDManager from CADDManager.com Blog ReBlogged here on 20 Jul 2006
Raster slowing you down?
The algorithm used to import/transform images using Raster Design was changed for 2006. If you've done work with images in the past, you mayOriginally posted by Scott from Civil 3D - Paving the Way ReBlogged here on 20 Jul 2006
New high-performance CAD Viewer
Introducing ProgeCAD 2006 - a high-performance reviewing, measuring, and plotting tool for AutoCAD. Also features built in rendering capability! Compatible with the DWG drawingOriginally from Recently Added Software ReBlogged here on 20 Jul 2006
progeEARTH new Civil Software
Just added progeEARTH - Civil /Survey software suite that is ideal for any professional Land Planner or Civil Engineer. progeEARTH software runs any CADOriginally from Recently Added Software ReBlogged here on 20 Jul 2006
Through the Interface: Linking 2D and 3D with the DWF Viewer 7 API
Kean Walmsley's blog, Through the Interface, has an article entitled Linking 2D and 3D with the DWF Viewer 7 API. DWF Programmers should checkOriginally posted by ScottBlogs from Beyond the Paper ReBlogged here on 20 Jul 2006
Reason to Join and use the Forums
We get feedback from AUGI members that reflects the appreciation for the AUGI web site, forums, events and such. Here is one that wasOriginally posted by Mark W Kiker from BLAUGI ReBlogged here on 19 Jul 2006
June misc catch up
Here is a catch up post after the vacation. Uni-Verse is a website that might be a big thing. "Our goal is to createOriginally posted by noemail@noemail.org (JTB World) from JTB World Blog ReBlogged here on 19 Jul 2006
New Scientist Tech - Powered shoes are perfect for a virtual stroll
Getting kinesthetics into the virtual world.New Scientist Tech - Powered shoes perfect for a virtual stroll - Breaking News.Originally posted by Joel from Orr's Observations ReBlogged here on 19 Jul 2006
Notice of Auckland AutoCAD User Group Meeting - 24-07-2006 - "AutoCAD 2007 - A Technical Review"
The Auckland AutoCAD User Group have a meeting about AutoCAD 2007 next week if you are able to attend; Auckland AutoCAD User Group -Originally posted by RobiNZ from RobiNZ CAD Blog ReBlogged here on 19 Jul 2006
PowerPoint + Twin Monitors = A good combination
I’ve been working on a PowerPoint presentation recently and and found the twin monitor set-up we run for CAD a huge help. Being ableOriginally posted by RobiNZ from RobiNZ CAD Blog ReBlogged here on 19 Jul 2006
And now... Lack-lustre Australian Design?
Following on from Kathy Sierra’s “Does the US suck at design?” I wonder if the Aussie’s are suffering the same problem. The Holden VEOriginally posted by RobiNZ from RobiNZ CAD Blog ReBlogged here on 19 Jul 2006
got DWF? Telecommunications OSP / Access Network sample
One of our customers from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Maksim Sestic, was so excited about the Project Freewheel server-based DWF viewer that he sent usOriginally posted by ScottBlogs from Beyond the Paper ReBlogged here on 19 Jul 2006
View DWF files in your mobile device
Progress is done with the new Zero Client Autodesk DWF viewer I previously wrote about. According to Ben Cochran at Autodesk "The server wasOriginally posted by JTB World from JTB World Blog ReBlogged here on 19 Jul 2006
ADT Project Navigator Tips
Project Navigator automatically sets up Xrefs. When used correctly all things work well. But you do NOT want to use the Xref Attach commandsOriginally posted by CADDManager from CADDManager.com Blog ReBlogged here on 19 Jul 2006
City of Vancouver Success Story
Product Marketing Manager, Gabrielle Friedly, reports that the City of Vancouver’s Engineering Services Department (ESD) is using Autodesk Design Review to enhance DWF publishingOriginally posted by ScottBlogs from Beyond the Paper ReBlogged here on 19 Jul 2006
Link Google Spreadsheet to Google CAD
Randall Newton of AECnews.com muses over linking Google's spreadsheet with SketchUp's Ruby programming language: Does Anybody Want to Connect Google Spreadsheets to SketchUp? NotOriginally posted by ralph grabowski from WorldCAD Access ReBlogged here on 18 Jul 2006
Nobody needs ActiveWords, until they use it...
In an off-line conversation this comment struck a chord; “…I have looked at activewords...just doesn't seem like it's something I need right now.” IOriginally posted by RobiNZ from RobiNZ CAD Blog ReBlogged here on 18 Jul 2006
Full DWF Writer 3.1 Download
The installer for the free Autodesk DWF Writer 3.1 is a small executable. This executable determines what components are missing and downloads what isOriginally posted by ScottBlogs from Beyond the Paper ReBlogged here on 18 Jul 2006
Linking 2D and 3D with the DWF Viewer 7 API
I haven't written about the API capabilities of the DWF Viewer, as yet, but this is a technology I really enjoy working with. TheOriginally posted by Kean Walmsley from Through the Interface ReBlogged here on 18 Jul 2006
Working with DWG files in Autodesk Design Review 2007
When an Autodesk DWF Composer R2 user received an AutoCAD drawing (DWG file), he had to fire up the Autodesk DWG viewer, publish theOriginally posted by ScottBlogs from Beyond the Paper ReBlogged here on 18 Jul 2006
Google Desktop Search Updated by General CADD
Not that I use Google Desktop Search myself, but the General CADD people seem to be in the forefront in getting it to supportOriginally posted by ralph grabowski from WorldCAD Access ReBlogged here on 18 Jul 2006
Buy Us... Or Else!
I like clever marketing.Originally posted by ralph grabowski from WorldCAD Access ReBlogged here on 18 Jul 2006
Triple Squid's MoI
New 3D modeling software from Triple Squid Design called MoI -- short for Moment of Inspiration. It's nice to hear of something new duringOriginally posted by ralph grabowski from WorldCAD Access ReBlogged here on 18 Jul 2006
Autodesk Design Review 2007 Review
David Cohn is a computer consultant and technical writer in Bellingham, Washington. He is a Contributing Editor to Desktop Engineering, the Editor-in-Chief of EngineeringOriginally posted by ScottBlogs from Beyond the Paper ReBlogged here on 18 Jul 2006
Material take off
Introduit dans Revit 9, la possibilité de créer des schedule de Matériel. Voici donc comment : 1 - Créer une nouvelle cédule par ViewOriginally posted by Daniel Hurtubise from Revit It! ReBlogged here on 18 Jul 2006
JTB World Batch Print DWF Solution
Jimmy Bergmark of JTB World has a shareware DWF batch print utility.Print DWF Files from Windows ExplorerDonations are accepted via PayPal.Originally posted by ScottBlogs from Beyond the Paper ReBlogged here on 17 Jul 2006
The role of FM in delivering the 2012 Olympic Games to London
click link to access entire article (may require free registration)The role of FM in delivering the 2012 Olympic Games to London (article from UKOriginally posted by Melanie (Stone) Perry from Mistress of the Dorkness ReBlogged here on 17 Jul 2006
Ctrl+Alt+Delete in Remote Desktop
Here is a tip that I've found not many using RDC (mstsc.exe, Windows Remote Desktop Connection) know about. Several times I've been asked whyOriginally posted by JTB World from JTB World Blog ReBlogged here on 17 Jul 2006
Get a Beta Testing Box for Free
Originally posted by James Wedding, P.E. from civil3d.com ReBlogged here on 17 Jul 2006
Did you miss Autodesk University 2005?
According to AUGI HotNews "Autodesk is allowing AUGI Members to try out the service free for one week!" That means access to videos ofOriginally posted by JTB World from JTB World Blog ReBlogged here on 17 Jul 2006
Korean Trip Photos Online
I've just posted my Photos from the Seoul Trip http://rcd.typepad.com/photos/travel_2006_seoul/index.html Can you help with some local knowledge? What is this (cool) building? Why wouldOriginally posted by RobiNZ from RobiNZ CAD Blog ReBlogged here on 17 Jul 2006
The end of paper flight?
Although just a random result of departure time, route and flight scheduling it was appropriate that the aircraft for my flight to Seoul was aOriginally posted by RobiNZ from RobiNZ CAD Blog ReBlogged here on 17 Jul 2006
Getting Passionate about NZ money and US design
Kathy Sierra asks “Does the US suck at design?” beginning with a comparison of US and Swiss currency. I read the start of the post thinking she’dOriginally posted by RobiNZ from RobiNZ CAD Blog ReBlogged here on 17 Jul 2006
Autodesk DWF Viewer 7.0 Known Issues
We know no one reads the read me. :-) On the other hand, many Beyond the Paper subscribers have blog articles delivered as RSSOriginally posted by ScottBlogs from Beyond the Paper ReBlogged here on 17 Jul 2006
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