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Building Design

Cut Revit Content Management Costs and Increase Productivity
This one-hour presentation shows how the SmartBIM Library solution can save you the time and effort associated with creating, managing and editing Revit families and objects.
Migrating from AutoCAD to Revit Structure
In this webcast, you’ll see an overview of migrating from an AutoCAD-based design and drafting system to a Revit-based building information modeling platform. This presentation is centered around structural workflow.
Migrating from AutoCAD to Revit MEP
In this webcast, you’ll see an overview of migrating from an AutoCAD-based design and drafting system to a Revit-based building information modeling platform. This presentation is centered around mechanical, electrical and plumbing workflows.
An Overview of Avatech Utilities for Revit
This 30-minute presentation highlights each of the eight utility programs. It’s a great introduction to the program and gives a few tips to veteran users as well.
Migrating from AutoCAD to Revit Architecture
If you haven't already started making the move to Autodesk® Revit®, you know you'll need to sooner rather than later to create a building information model. You're probably wondering how best to migrate to Revit Architecture while minimizing your learning curve and downtime. This one-hour presentation will point you in the right direction.
Setting up Revit Data for Navisworks
This recorded webcast reviews how to set up Revit data for use by Contractors and Build Teams inside of Navisworks. There is live demonstration of both Revit and Navisworks within the presentation to help both parties understand the data needed and used within Navisworks
Setting up Revit Data for an FM System
This session reviews what data is available inside of Revit that would be of use to a building owner and Facilities Management team. We review what considerations need to be made when working with Revit data so the downstream file – the delivered BIM model – is as useful as possible.
Linking Revit Data to Revit Data
In this one hour presentation we provide an overview of how to link your Revit Architecture, Revit MEP and Revit Structure data.
Linking Revit Data to 2D CAD Data
During this one hour recorded webcast we discuss how to link your Revit data to others using 2D CAD systems.
An Overview of Leica High Definition Scanning for Building Professionals
In today's economy, having a successful strategy is more important than ever, and high definition scanning should be part of it. In this one hour presentation, we review how High Definition Scanning is being used to capture accurate as-builts and provide data rich Scan to BIM.
An Overview of AutoCAD MEP
For those who are taking their first look at AutoCAD MEP this presentation provides an overview and includes features from previous releases.
What’s New in Revit Structure 2010
See the latest features of Revit Structure 2010. This one-hour presentation is intended for current users of Revit Structure.
Revit Implementation Strategies
Review the key steps for a successful implementation or update for the Autodesk Revit platform. Product demonstration is not part of this webcast.
What’s New in Revit MEP 2010
See the latest features of Revit MEP 2010. This one-hour presentation is intended for current users of Revit MEP.
Overview of Navisworks 2010
An overview of the benefits for those taking a first look at Autodesk’s Navisworks. Intended for first time users, this one hour presentation does not include a demonstration of the software.
What’s New in AutoCAD Architecture 2010
See the latest AutoCAD Architecture 2010 features. This one-hour presentation is intended for current users of AutoCAD Architecture.
What’s New in Revit Architecture 2010
See the latest features of Revit Architecture 2010. This one-hour presentation is intended for current users of Revit Architecture.
An Overview of Revit MEP 2010
For those who are taking their first look at Revit MEP this presentation provides an overview and includes features from previous releases.
An Overview of Revit Architecture 2010
For those who are taking their first look at Revit Architecture, this presentation provides an overview and includes features from previous releases.
An Overview of Revit Structure 2010
For those who are taking their first look at Revit Structure this presentation provides an overview and includes features from previous releases.
An Overview of Ecotect Analysis
Ecotect Analysis, a new Autodesk product, is a key part of the Green Building process. Learn about its features & functionality in this one-hour, first-time look at this product.
Managing Multi-Discipline Projects with Revit
Multi-Discipline Project Management is within your reach. This webcast is a plethora of show and tell that unravels how your organization can effectively manage multi-discipline projects with Revit software. Also included are tips and tricks for keeping a project on-time and on-budget as well as impromptu Q&A directly following the presentation.

Civil, Survey, & Mapping

What’s New in Map 3D 2010
Intended for existing users of AutoCAD Map 3D, this presentation provides an overview of the new features of the 2010 release
Using Land Desktop Data in Civil 3D
Why keep redoing tasks over and over again when you can do it once and move on? Just migrate your Land Desktop data into Civil 3D (even mid-project) and get on with your life. During this one-hour presentation, you'll see an overview of: migrating Land Desktop description keys to Civil 3D, bringing Land Desktop point data, alignments, surfaces, profiles, and pipes to Civil 3D, and the foundation of Civil 3D—Styles.
BIM 102 for Civil Engineers
This one-hour presentation goes beyond explaining BIM and takes you to the next steps. See a mix of picks and clicks and process overview. If you have a good understanding of CAD and a basic understanding of what BIM is, this Webcast is definitely for you.
BIM 101 for Civil Engineers
In this one hour recorded presentation, we review the fundamental concepts of BIM (Building Information Modeling) and how AutoCAD Civil 3D operates in this environment.
An Overview of Leica High Definition Scanning for Civil and Survey Professionals
Give yourself that extra visual confidence in your data. Get greater data quality and accuracy while remaining safe from hazards like speeding cars or exploding steam. In this one hour presentaiton, we review how High Definition Scanning is used to provide rich data in today's BIM Environment.
What’s New in Civil and Civil 3D 2010
Intended for existing users of AutoCAD Civil and AutoCAD Civil 3D, this presentation provides an overview of the new features of the 2010 release.
An Overview of Civil and Civil 3D 2010
For those who need to get a complete understanding of AutoCAD Civil and AutoCAD Civil 3D, this presentation gives a high-level look at the major functionality of Civil and Civil 3D. While we do cover some of the new 2010 features, this session does not focus solely on what’s new.
Civil 3D Implementation Strategies
This session does not delve into the software, but provides a look at the issues and plans surrounding a successful Civil 3D adoption. Focusing on the Avatech method, this presentation gives an outline of a strong Implementation strategy.
Map 3D for Government Users
This presentation focuses on what features serve Public sector employees best. Providing both an overview and a look at some of the 2010 new features, this presentation is intended for Government employees.
An Overview of Map 3D 2010
This presentation is intended for those new to Map 3D and gives an overview of the program and its benefits.
Jumpstart Your Autodesk® Civil Software
This webcast reviews how Avatech’s unique Jumpstart program helps get your small firm over the hurdle of Civil or Civil 3D adoption. You’ll walk away with an understanding of why a planned adoption program is important, what the Avatech Jumpstart program offers and the prepackaged Styles you’ll receive (based on the National CAD Standards).
Overview of Project and Data Management with Civil 3D
With the release of 2009 there are more ways than before to manage data within AutoCAD Civil 3D. You can use Autodesk Vault or data references and shortcuts. This one-hour presentation reviews all methods available and discusses best practices.
Essentials To Integrating Civil 3D Styles
Autodesk Civil 3D Styles provide an incredible opportunity to integrate your company’s CAD standard into your design process. Through integration, standard layers, colors, text styles, and the multitude of considerations that hinder the design process can be automated, leaving you more time to design.
Overview of Civil 3D Hydrology and Hydraulics Tools
The new stormwater capabilities of AutoCAD Civil 3D are impressive and can help with sustainable design practices. Join us for an hour-long presentation on the capabilities of Hydrology and Hydraulics within Civil 3D 2009.
Transitioning from Land Desktop to Civil 3D
If you're using Land Desktop, you need to learn more about Civil 3D. This hour-long presentation covers the fundamental differences between Land Desktop and Civil 3D, the data exchange formats and processes, which settings can migrate to Civil 3D, and project management differences. It’s well worth your time to help you understand how you can start working with Civil 3D. It's not just a faster way of working— it's a more accurate way

General Design

What’s New in AutoCAD 2010
See the latest features of AutoCAD 2010 in this with this recorded webcast. This webcast is intended for current users of AutoCAD.

Facilities Management

Building Blocks of FM Minicast: Space Management
Smarter space management begins with the ability to track the space you occupy. Strategic decisions can be made based on your current and future space needs inventory, occupancy, and churn rates. This brief 30-minute presentation will discuss ways to improve space efficiency and lower overall occupancy costs.
Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Facilities Management with ARCHIBUS
This one-hour presentation includes information on what BIM really is, how it impacts building design and construction today and the significance BIM will have on facilities managmenet as building information models become available.
CAFM & GIS = The Future of Facilities Management
Learn how implementing an FM system with GIS capabilities can benefit your entire organization and position your facilities management infrastructure for today’s and tomorrow’s demands.

Data Management & PLM

What Is Your Data Management Strategy?
Discover how the Autodesk Vault family of products can help you reduce time organizing files, avoid costly mistakes, and more efficiently release and revise designs. Find the solution that's right for you.

Mechanical & Manufacturing

Automate Your Design Process
See how to reduce design errors, shorten design cycles, and significantly cut time spent on repetitive design tasks by using tools in Autodesk Inventor right out of the box; explore process automation between Vault and Inventor; move on to rules-based design automation with iLogic; and then get a snapshot view of Autodesk Inventor Automation Professional software and custom software tools.
The Link Between AutoCAD Electrical and Inventor
Understand how the interoperability between AutoCAD® Electrical and Autodesk® Inventor® can help you automatically create corresponding 2D schematics, 3D harness designs, and accurate 2D and 3D electrical control designs in this hour-long webcast.
30 Minutes to Showcase Your Work
Prototyping got you down? See how Autodesk Showcase makes prototyping a breeze—at 1/10th the price, in this 30-minute Minicast.
BIM—A Growing Necessity for Building Product Manufacturers
Are you giving architects, designers and contractors the CAD data they need so they specify your products more often? This recorded webcast shows you how to take advantage of BIM to produce the types of product models that designers will want to specify in their building projects over and over and over again.
Getting Technical with Digital Prototyping
This 30-minute Minicast will give you an overview of the technical ins and outs of digital prototyping, as well as why it offers a wide range of benefits to your workflow and your organization's bottom line.
AutoCAD Inventor Routed Systems Suite Minicast
This 30-minute minicast will show you how AutoCAD Inventor Routed Systems Suite can help you accelerate the design of complex electrical wiring and tube and pipe runs.
AutoCAD Inventor Simulation Suite Minicast
Discover how AutoCAD Inventor Simulation Suite can help you reduce stress concentrations and improve product performance in this 30-minute minicast.
Write Your Own Rules with iLogic
This hour-long presentation will show you how to incorporate rules-driven design (RDD) into your engineering process.
An Overview of AutoCAD Inventor Professional Suite
Learn how Inventor Professional Suite can help you create complex plastic parts, improve mold performance, and simulate your design in this one-hour presentation.
An Overview of Leica High Definition Scanning for Plant and Manufacturing Professionals
Capture data with a high level of detail from highways and processing plants to boiler rooms and "as-built" office space—even building components such as HVAC, piping, and plumbing. In this one hour presentation, we review how High Definition Scanning is being used to capture accurate plant information and provide rich data for use in retrofits and additions/expansions.
What’s New in Inventor and Inventor Professional 2010
Find out the latest features of Inventor and Inventor Professional 2010. This one-hour presentation is intended for current users of the software.
An Overview of ACAD Mechanical 2010
This one-hour presentation is intended for those who are new as well as current users of the software. See the benefits of using an ACAD Mechanical.
What's New in AutoCAD Electrical 2010
This one-hour presentation is intended for current users of the software. Find out about the latest features of AutoCAD Electrical 2010.
An Overview of Autodesk Showcase 2010
For those who are taking their first look at Autodesk Showcase this one-hour presentation provides an overview of this powerful visualization and conception software.
An Overview of Vault Workgroup 2010
This one-hour presentation is for those who are taking their first look at Vault Workgroup. The presentation provides an overview and includes features from previous releases.
Overview of Vault Manufacturing 2010 (Formerly Productstream)
Find out the latest features of Vault Manufacturing 2010. This one-hour presentation is intended for current users of Productstream.
Beyond Technology: Process Automation
This one-hour presentation focuses on the process automation and ways to increase productivity within your organization. It does not include a product demonstration.
Discover the Benefits that Autodesk Brings to Manufacturing and Product Data Management
Discover how each group within your organization—purchasing, manufacturing, customer service, engineering—can have simple access to a centralized data repository and improve productivity within each group and throughout the company.

Academic

Project Lead the Way: Teaching the Engineers of Tomorrow
Presented by Project Lead the Way's Pat Leaveck, this presentation highlights the reasons why universities and colleges are joining with PLTW to increase the number of students entering a technical program of study, how PLTW is addressing the need for more engineers, along with an overview of the real-world project-based learning curriculum designed by PLTW to shape the technical workforce of tomorrow.

Visualization

An Overview of 3ds Max/Max Design
For those taking their first look at 3ds Max or 3ds Max Design this presentation provides an overview and includes features from previous releases.
What’s New in 3ds Max/Max Design 2010
See the latest 3ds Max & 3ds Max Design 2010 features. For current users of the software, this one-hour presentation includes time for Q&A at the end.
Streamline Your Approvals Process with 3ds Max Design and Civil 3D
Combine your AutoCAD® Civil 3D® design with the power of Autodesk® 3ds Max Design® to show the intent and impact of your plans. Having a clear vision can help streamline the government and community approval processes. This one-hour Webcast will show the most efficient workflow for importing Civil 3D into 3ds Max Design. We also show you how to leverage your existing design data so you don't replicate the engineering design of the site.

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