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AUGIWorld December 2011 is Now Available!

AUGIWorld December 2011 Issue Released!

Can there be any doubt about the value of information sharing in the design industry? Whether it’s a quick question-and-answer session with the person in the next cubicle, or following an online blogger or discussion group guru to see what they’re thinking, or reading the latest from a published author, we rely on the opinions, perspective, and insight from those we admire to help us become better producers in our own environment. The December issue of AUGIWorld serves up plenty of perspective from industry professionals. In "Halfway to Paperless," Bryan Thompson offers his solution for getting us beyond just talking about a paperless office and actually realizing it. Melinda Heavrin, AutoCAD Architecture expert, thoroughly discusses "Material Matters" within the product. In "Stuck in Neutral, Christopher Fugitt offers his view on AutoCAD Civil 3D and what is needed to make that product all it could be.

Also in the December 2011 issue of AUGIWorld: Create BIM Content with Corridor Models - in a bonus AutoCAD Civil 3D article, Francesca Maier explores an efficient way to create 3D models to coordinate with other disciplines. Getting to the Next Level - creating a BIM environment goes far beyond implementing Revit and calling it done. Firms will need to spend money, spend time, and build a culture of embracing change, says author Todd Shackelford. Advanced Rendering in Revit - Kyle Benedict plumbs the depths of producing presentations using tools within Revit.

Super Families: A Kit of Parts - Many Revit users find families difficult to master. Author Nicholas Kramer makes the concept easy to grasp by breaking it down into parts. How Revit Structure Benefits the Construction Estimator - Pushing the BIM process to a total project delivery is the future, says author Sean Woods. Archviz Rock Star - Tom Cipolla interviews Victor Erthal, formerly of Neoscape. The True Meaning of CAM in the Industry - Scott Moyse interviews some industry veterans and others in his quest for perfection in Autodesk Inventor.

Also in this issue...

Heads Up – David Harrington on updates, service packs, and top known issues in Autodesk products.   Autodesk Insider - David Mills interviews Paul Sullivan, Senior PR Manager for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction at Autodesk.   Inside Track – Recent developments in Autodesk and related software, by Mark Kiker.   Wicked Tools for the BUILT Industry – The Wicked Series, by James Salmon, continues. In this installment: the BUILT industry needs to seize the opportunity to take a quantum leap forward by leveraging wicked tools.

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AUGI HotNews December 2011 is Available Now

AUGI is pleased to announce the December 2011 issue of HotNews! Read it today. In this issue of HotNews: AUGI Presents Wish List 2011 to Autodesk Execs - The AUGI Wish List Top 10 for AutoCAD, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP, Revit Structure, Autodesk Inventor, and AutoCAD Civil 3D were presented to Autodesk Executives as part of the AUGI Annual Meeting. AUGI Top DAUG Competition at AU2011 - AUGI's Top DAUG competition at AU2011 was expanded to include more products and by extension more AUGI members. Read more about the winners and the t-shirt design. Features: * President's Letter - 2011 December - It was one knowledge-enhancing, career-building event after another at AU 2011. From a special breakfast "thank you" to AUGI volunteers, to the Annual Meeting, Beer Bust, and the crowning of the 2011 Top DAUG, AU 2011 was a memorable event for AUGI members. Columns * TIPniques: Dr. Who and the CAD Manager Part 1 Get a better idea of how long it really takes to design, layout, detail, and check. Patrick Hughes shows you how in the first part of a two-part series. * CAD Management: Is Your Workspace Killing Productivity? Is Your Workspace Killing Productivity? When it comes to office ergonomics, the trend is the wide open spaces. Mark Kiker offers some tips for making it work better for everyone. * Sponsor Spotlight: HP Technology on Display at Autodesk University Visitors to HP's AU booth got to disassemble a workstation, laugh and learn, and catch some flying money. Here's the recap. Read the december issue of HotNews Now! Click here today!

AUGIWorld July 2011 -

Management, organization, getting your ducks in a row… Whatever you want to call it, spending some time to think through the process of implementation before you take it on means no wasted steps, less frustration, and ensures a streamlined process.

In “Revit Implementation: Workflow Tricks,” Aaron  Maller lets his experience do the talking when it comes to Revit implementation and standardization.

AutoCAD Architecture pro Melinda Heavrin provides a blueprint for managing CAD Standards in her article “CAD Standards Management.”

Curt Moreno discusses a common sense approach to CAD Management in his article “CAD Management: Managing More than CAD.”

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Here’s what else you’ll see in this issue:

• Managing BIM Coordination – Michael N. Smith discusses the team approach and preparation needed for solid BIM coordination through Navisworks.
• Revit MEP / Up-front Organization – If you’ve been tagged as the office’s Revit MEP “go to” person, learn how to deliver superior file management. David Raynor offers some tips.
• Crazy for Management – Christopher Fugitt on how management figures into everything you do in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Wrangle Your Data with Autodesk Vault – Data management, a necessary evil? Perhaps, but the key word there is “necessary.” Do it right with these tips from John Evans and Jonathan Landeros. 
• BUILT – BIM TO FM: Procuring Integrated Services – In the latest installment of the “BUILT” series, James Salmon discusses why owners must rethink the way they procure services.
• 3ds Max: Making the Virtual Real – Key elements for successfully integrating and managing the interrelationship of Revit, 3ds Max, and 3D Printing, from the perspective of David Munson.
• AutoCAD MEP: Implementation, Part 2 – Beth Powell with a second article in a series. In this article, she takes on piping settings.
• So You Want to Implement Revit? – The key to becoming a fully implemented Revit firm can be found in a single word. Let Ibrahim Hakki enlighten you.
• Autodesk Insider: 15 Questions with Steve Bedder – Blogger, educator, technical engineer, and sports enthusiast Steve Bedder of Autodesk answers our questions about his job, colleagues, and other pursuits.
• Heads Up! – William Troeak presents updates, service packs and top known issues from the product pages at Autodesk.com. 
• Inside Track – Erik Lewis with more recent developments at Autodesk and related software.

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AUGI HotNews July 2011 - Now Available

Features

Citrix-Ready Autodesk Applications - AUGI talks to Robert Vizza, Director, Global Alliances, and Rob Cornell, Senior Alliance Manager, about Citrix-ready applications from Autodesk.

Creating Door Swing Angles in Revit - Velina Mirincheva with step-by-step instructions for showing open doors and windows in 3D models.

Letter from the President - There's a lot going on within the AUGI organization and President David Harrington describes it here. AUGI HotNews is under new (internal) management, foreign language versions of HotNews are emerging, AUGI members have a presence on YouTube, and the recent Revit Technology Conference was a resounding success.

Columns

TIPniques: Easy Access to Add-ons

Autodesk's recently introduced Autodesk Exchange Apps is a marketplace for buying and selling add-ons, LISP routines, and more.

CAD Management: Seeking Good Advice

Talking to others about CAD experiences can yield a gold mine of information, but there's an art to getting the right information, from the right people, at the right time. Here are some tips.

Sponsor Spotlight: How HP Performance Advisor Helps Boost Productivity

HP Performance Advisor allows you to maximize the performance and reliability of your HP workstation so you can get the most out of your systems on a daily basis