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Building Design

The Benefits of BIM for MEP
This one-hour presentation reviews how building information modeling benefits MEP organizations. From improved analysis and clash detection in the design phase to what tools encompass BIM for MEP, Avatech’s expert reviews not only the software but also best practices for organizations looking to move to a BIM process.
The Benefits of BIM for Structure
This one-hour presentation reviews how building information modeling benefits structural organizations. From improved anaylsis and error reduction to what tools encompass BIM for structure, Avatech’s expert reviews not only the software but also best practices for organizations looking to move to a BIM process.
Benefits of BIM for Construction
This one-hour presentation reviews how building information modeling benefits construction organizations. From 4D sequencing and clash detection in the design phase to what tools encompass BIM for construction, Avatech’s expert reviews not only the software but also best practices for organizations looking to move to a BIM process.
Overview of Revit MEP
This one-hour presentation, intended for those new to Revit MEP, reviews the features and benefits of working in Revit, which is purpose-built for BIM.
Overview of Navisworks
This one-hour presentation reviews how Navisworks can be used in a construction or building environment to help with interference checking, timelines, phasing and more.
Overview of Ecotect Analysis 2011
This one-hour presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the software’s core capbilities.
Overview of Revit Structure 2011
For those not currently using the software, this 45-minute presentation provides a high-level overview of Revit Structure’s main features.
What’s New in Revit Structure 2011
If you’re using Revit Structure and want to see the new features in the 2011 release, this hour-long presentation is for you. It reviews the best new features of Revit Structure 2011.
An Overview of Revit Architecture 2011
This one-hour presentation, intended for those new to Revit Architecture, reviews the features and benefits of working in Revit, which is purpose-built for BIM.
What’s New in Revit Architecture 2011
This hour long webcast provides existing users with a look at the new features available in Revit Architecture 2011.
What’s New in Revit MEP 2011
This 45-minute presentation, intended for existing users of Revit MEP, covers the new features and functions of the 2011 release.
What’s new in AutoCAD MEP 2011
In about 40 minutes our technical expert gives a great presenation on the new features and functions of AutoCAD MEP 2011.
What’s New in AutoCAD Architecture 2011
This hour long webcast provides existing users with a look at the new features available in AutoCAD Architecture 2011.
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.
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.
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.
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

Civil 3D Storm and Sanitary Analysis Tools
AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 has great new storm and sanitary tools and analysis capabilities that we explore in our one-hour presentation. We cover water analysis, “right-sizing” of stormwater and sewer components, and report creation
Moving to Civil 3D 2011: What you need to know
For those already using AutoCAD® Civil 3D®, this hour-long presentation reviews the important considerations before upgrading your software to 2011. While this presentation does show software, it is not a demonstration of capabilities, this webcast reviews issues you’ll want to take into account before you update your Civil 3D
Overview of Navisworks for Civil Engineers
This one-hour presentation reviews how Navisworks can be used in a civil engineering environment to help with interference checking, timelines and more.
Overview of Civil 3D 2011 for Engineers
For those not currently using the software, this one-hour presentation gives a high-level overview of the main features of the software.
Overview of Map 3D 2011
For those not currently using the software, this hour-long presentation provides a high-level overview of Map 3D’s main features.
An Overview of Civil 3D 2011 for Surveyors
one-hour presentation, intended for those new to Civil 3D, reviews the features and benefits of using Civil 3D for survey work.
What’s New in Map 3D 2011
This one-hour presentation, intended for those who have used Map 3D before, goes over the new features in the 2011 release.
What’s New in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011
This 45-minute presentation provides a look at the new features available in Civil 3D 2011.
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.
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.
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 2011
Want to see the new features in AutoCAD 2011? View this webcast and learn all about the new features in the 2011 release.

Facilities Management

Building Blocks of FM Minicast: Asset Management
Where are your organization's assets, who is responsible for them and what are they worth? In this brief 30-minute presentation, we’ll discuss how you can locate, track and manage assets from HVAC equipment to telephones.
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

Unlocking the Vault—An Overview of the Vault Collaboration
Get an overview of the Vault family and then see specifically how Autodesk® Vault Collaboration takes your company from version management within the engineering department to full-on document management and integration with every department within your organization.
AutoCAD Electrical and Inventor—Seamless Integration
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 30 minutes.
Multi-CAD Translation with Inventor LT
Don’t miss your chance to see how you can accurately exchange data between common CAD file formats with Autodesk Inventor LT. Watch this 30-minute recorded Webcast and find out how much easier design communication and collaboration in a multi-CAD workflow can be.
AutoCAD Mechanical—The AutoCAD Designed with You in Mind
Increase your productivity by 65 percent and keep a familiar AutoCAD environment. Watch this recorded Webcast and find out how AutoCAD Mechanical helps automate common design tasks, facilitate increased drafting productivity, and offers mechanical engineers a competitive edge.
Inventor Fusion - Unite Direct and Parametric Workflows
Why choose between direct modeling and history-based modeling? Watch this 30-minute recording and discover how Inventor Fusion delivers seamless bi-directional integration of both design methods. Learn how this free technology download is changing the way people work with 3D mechanical design software.
Getting to know Inventor Publisher
Autodesk Inventor Publisher technical documentation software offers easy-to-use tools for creating compelling product documentation, enabling manufacturers to provide customers with clearer, more comprehensive instructions. With Publisher, non-CAD users have the ability to leverage the same digital model used in the design to manufacturing process. Confidently start creating product documentation earlier in the design process, helping to reduce costly rework and shorten time to market. Get to know Inventor Publisher in the recorded Webcast.
Overview of AutoCAD Electrical
Take a first look at AutoCAD Electrical in this recorded Webcast. Purpose-built to create and modify electrical control systems, AutoCAD Electrical includes all the functionality of AutoCAD plus a complete set of electrical CAD features. Comprehensive symbol libraries and tools for automating electrical engineering tasks help to save hours of effort, so you can spend more time innovating.
Introduction to Autodesk Factory Design Suite
See how Autodesk® Factory Design Suite combines the power of AutoCAD with the benefits of digital prototyping so you spend less time drafting and more time optimizing and visually communicating factory layouts in our one-hour pre-recorded Webcast.
Automation with Inventor and Avatech
See examples of how you can improve your design processes by combining the out-of-the box tools you already own with Inventor and Avatech’s automation expertise.
Overview of Vault Family of Products
The Autodesk® Vault product line helps workgroups control project-related design data, manage change processes to minimize costly mistakes, and more efficiently release and revise designs. For those who are taking their first look at the Vault Family of Products, this presentation provides you with an overview of Vault Workgroup, Vault Collaboration, and Vault Professional. Find out which application is right for you.
Overview of Showcase
For those who are taking their first look at Showcase, this presentation shows how the software helps facilitate informed decision making using realistic imagery from 3D design data, and provides an environment in which to present and review designs.
Overview of Inventor Routed Systems
Aimed at those who are taking their first look at Inventor Routed Systems Suite, this webcasts shows you how the Routed Systems Suite enables users to reduce the time required to design tubing, piping, and flexible hose and streamline cable-and-harness design by using wire-list information imported from schematic design packages, including AutoCAD® Electrical software.
Overview of Inventor Tooling Suite
Interested in AutoCAD® Inventor Tooling Suite? See how this suit offers all the core functionality of AutoCAD Inventor plus automation tools that helps leverage a digital prototype to quickly create, validate, and automate the design of injection mold designs for plastic parts.
Overview of Inventor Simulation Suite
With Inventor Simulation Suite, designers can use dynamic simulation to predict how a product will work under real-world conditions without having to build costly, time-consuming physical prototypes or wait for results from expensive consultants. Take a first look at the software in this 30-minute recorded Webcast.
What's New in Inventor 2011
Check out the latest and greatest features in Autodesk Inventor 2011. This webcast is for current users of the software.
What's New in AutoCAD Electrical 2011
For current users of the software, this webcast shows the latest features of AutoCAD Electrical 2011.
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.
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.
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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