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AutoCAD User Experience Team needs your feedback!

Are you working in the manufacturing industry? Are you creating views of the models (projected, section, detail views), adding dimensions, leaders and symbols? Are you using Autodesk and non- Autodesk applications to document 3D models?

The AutoCAD User Experience Team, responsible for designing new features and user interface wants to better understand your typical workflows and processes of documenting 3D models. 

Please take a survey and provide your input: 
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2D_Docs3D_Models

This survey will be active until January 22, 2012.

How the Cloud Revolutionizes Design - Free Webcast

The cloud is the future and here's an opportunity to learn why!

Oct 26, 10am PST/1PM EST

In this hour-long webcast, you will learn how a transition to cloud computing in the building industry is enabling a level of informed decision-making that was never possible in the past. As designers, architects, engineers, general contractors, energy auditors, and policy makers are able to access, analyze, and share vast amounts of data, the impact on reducing energy consumption and emissions can be enormous.

Panelists include Sivam Krish, Founder/CEO at Genometri Pte Ltd., Steve Sanderson, Partner at CASE, and Matt Jezyk, Senior Manager of AEC Conceptual Design Products at Autodesk. Joel Makower, Executive Editor at GreenBiz Group, will moderate.

Register Now!

AutoCAD Apps available for download

See how easily you can extend the power of AutoCAD 2012 with a variety of apps, some free and some for purchase. You can download these apps direclty from the Autodesk Exchange inside AutoCAD 2012. Select the Exchange button in the upper right corner of the AutoCAD window and then choose the Apps tab within the AutoCAD Exchange window.

Limited Space Still Available for the AutoCAD Sneak Peek in Denver and San Francisco Bay Area!

If you are located in the Denver, San Francisco, or San Jose areas, you have a rare opportunity to join the AutoCAD User Experience team to test drive some new, in-progress AutoCAD functionality, and give your feedback and suggestions. This particular Sneak Peek highlights features for people who work on AutoCAD from multiple computers or different locations -- such as using different workstations, or switching between the office, home, or working out in the field.  CAD Managers and day-to-day AutoCAD users of all levels are welcome to attend.
 
This free, three-hour event is coming up in the following locations and dates:

October 4th and 5th: Denver, CO
October 25: San Francisco, CA
October 27: San Jose, CA
 
To sign up, please take this brief survey so we know your user profile. Seats are limited and we can't guarantee a spot to everyone who fills out the survey. We’ll confirm your event registration by email.
 
If you have questions or want to learn more about the events before signing up, contact Shari Nemerovski, shari.nemerovski@autodesk.com.

AutoCAD Happy Hour in San Francisco

Well… Just when I thought the Denver area Sneak Peek was the best place to be on October 4, I find out about this special event in San Francisco!

This is a unique opportunity for you to meet and mingle with members of the AutoCAD product team. Chat about your work, your designs and your ideas with the team and fellow AutoCAD users in an informal environment - refreshments are on Autodesk! As an added bonus, you get a special private tour of the Autodesk Gallery led by an AutoCAD Product Manager.

If you’re an AutoCAD user in the San Francisco area, you don’t want to miss this fun (and free) event!   Space is limited and it’s sure to fill up fast. Register now for the San Francisco AutoCAD Happy Hour.

For those of you in the Denver Area, I hope to see you at one of the Sneak Peek sessions on October 4 & 5. Register now for the Denver AutoCAD Sneak Peek!

Seeking AutoCAD users in the Denver area

If you're in the Denver area, you have the unique opportunity to participate in an AutoCAD Sneak Peek event! These half day sessions, hosted by the AutoCAD User Experience Team, are a great way to get hands-on experience with in-progress features. You can provide suggestions and feedback direclty to the team designing those features, thus helping shape the future of AutoCAD!

The Sneak Peek sessions in Denver will be held on October 4 & 5 and highlight features for people who work on AutoCAD from multiple computers or different locations -- such as using different workstations, or switching between the office, home, or working out in the field.  CAD Managers and day-to-day AutoCAD users of all levels are welcome to attend.

I'll be there and look forward to seeing you there as well!

Sign up for the Web & Mobile Sneak Peek Here 

Get a Sneak Peek at Upcoming AutoCAD Features!

The AutoCAD User Experience Team is hosting its annual AutoCAD Sneak Peek events in late September. These are free half-day events held in a few different locations, and they’re a great way to get hands-on experience with in-progress features and give your suggestions and feedback directly to the team designing those features. This year the team is running two events that focus on different functionality. To sign up, click one of the survey links below.
 
Web & Mobile Sneak Peek
This sneak peek highlights features for people who work on AutoCAD from multiple computers or different locations -- such as using different workstations, or switching between the office, home, or working out in the field.  CAD Managers and day-to-day AutoCAD users of all levels are welcome to attend.
Locations & Dates: San Francisco (Sept 22), San Jose, CA (Sept 28), and Denver (Oct 4-5)
 
Sign Up for the Web & Mobile Sneak Peek Here 
 
Model Documentation Sneak Peek
This sneak peek is geared toward people in the Mechanical/Manufacturing industry who use AutoCAD, AutoCAD Mechanical, or/and  Inventor , and who create and annotate model views (such as section, detail, and projected  views) of 3D models (mechanical parts, components).
Locations: San Francisco (Sept 23), Portland/Lake Oswego (Sept 29-30), and Fullerton, CA (Sept 29-30)
 
Sign Up for the Model Documentation Sneak Peek Here
 
If you have questions or want to learn more about the events before signing up, contact Shari Nemerovski, shari.nemerovski@autodesk.com.

 

Autodesk seeking participants for research study

Are you constantly online?  Are you on top of the latest tech trends?  We’re looking for plugged-in students and professionals to share their connected experience through pictures.  Click here for more info on this chance to participate and receive a $150 giftcard: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Autodeskphotostudy

DE8.16N Today!

Today’s the day!

 
 
Join us on the AutoCAD Facebook page at 10am (Pacific Time) for a big announcement.

Looking for feedback on AutoCAD 2012 and Inventor Fusion 2012

The AutoCAD team is gathering feedback from users of AutoCAD 2012 and Inventor Fusion 2012 to continue improving the workflow between the two products.

If you have used both products together and would like to share your feedback, please send us your contact information by clicking the link below and filling out the form.

http://bit.ly/acadfusion

You feedback is invaluable and we would really appreciate the opportunity to better understand how you use both products together. 
 
Cheers,
Ravi Akella
AutoCAD Product Management Team