AfterCAD’s ceo is looking for a hockey fight (and license revenues)

Ceo of AfterCAD Software (of Canada) Christopher C. Boothroy tells us to license now to avoid litigation later: Before the rumours get started out there, thought I'd set the record straight that Aftercad has started licensing discussions with a number of entities for its Live 3D Platform. As part of that effort, yes, there have been some folks who... [Read more]

CAD vendors are not your partners

Some CAD vendors claim to be your partners. As I sat through Autodesk University keynotes and watched the disclaimer notice displayed by the 30-foot screen, it struck me that no CAD vendor is your partner. (Having the don't-count-on-us-for-anything disclaimer sung by an Elvis impersonator made the meaning of the words more clear: whatever relationship... [Read more]

Choose One / Get One progeCAD Add-on Free from CADDIT

Until 31 December 2009, new buyers any CADDIT CP-System progePLAN module will get the second one for free, provided that the user also purchases the yearly maintenance plan for both modules (@AUD$140.00 each). This offer will only be available by direct request to CADDIT, please contact us for more details. All new users will also receive a free... [Read more]

CAD Managers Not Optimistic

Robert Green recently conducted a survey to gauge the state of the economy according to the CAD Manager. See his article: Survey: CAD Managers Reveal Effects of the Economy, Part 1 This is a followup survey to one he conducted in February (Results Part 1 and Part 2), so he can compare how things have changed since then. Here are some quick highlights,... [Read more]

New BIM Magazine from AUGI

Alright, looks like the AEC crowd has a new magazine from AUGI (I believe that, if it does well, they will look into branching out into other disciplines). We’re just starting to use Revit here on my campus, and, coming from the Engineering group, we’re interested in MEPFP content mainly, and I’m thrilled to see that the debut issue... [Read more]

Revit Standards – Getting Started Guides

As I may have mentioned, our parent organization began a mandate a couple of years ago to utilize BIM on larger projects, but, the ramp up to all BIM on all projects is coming up with the next calendar year. While our parent organization doesn’t specify a particular format, I’ve chosen the Revit family of products for my campus and am in... [Read more]

OT: School Update

Well, if you’re a subscriber you’ve probably noticed that my posting rate has gone down a bit here on my blog lately. I’ve got three or four posts in the queue and just can’t seem to find the time to sit down and flesh them out properly. In addition to the little bundle of joy and his precocious older brother, I have been taking... [Read more]

Gateway AUG Summer Meeting June 17th

The Gateway Autodesk User Group will meet next week. New features of Autodesk Software will be presented. When: 17th June – Wednesday – from 6 to 8:00 pm Where: Clayco, Inc. Forum Studios, 2199 Innerbelt Business Center Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63114. (google map). What: · “New Features in Revit Architecture”... [Read more]

CAD/Design/Architecture/Engineering Annual Salary Survey Running Now!

AUGI is currently running the 2009 Annual Salary Survey! COMPLETE THE SURVEY BY JUNE THE 30th. Which means that your peers need YOU to log in and report your views. We call this a survey because that’s precisely what we’re doing. We’re collecting information from the members to compile and share back with the members. What a great... [Read more]

AutoCAD 2010 Tips and Tricks booklet from Lynn Allen

AUGI Members Only Exclusive! Starting Monday [EDIT: Here is a link to the AutoCAD Community Forums, where AUGI members can download the AutoCAD Tips and Tricks booklet for 2010] (remember, you MUST be logged in as an AUGI member in order to see this 2010 forum) You all know the value of Lynn Allen’s Tips and Tricks. You know that she has saved... [Read more]