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ProSoft PowerLaunch 2012
4 May 2011
Boise, ID
Keynote · Lynn Allen · 9:45-10:45
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| Keynote |
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| "FUTURE OF DESIGN" |
Lynn Allen |
Join Autodesk Evangelist Lynn Allen as she discusses cutting-edge industry trends in the world of Design. She will cover some intriguing architects and engineers who have made the move to Building Information Modeling (BIM, Digital Prototyping and Design Visualization and the advantages they found in the marketplace as a result. The quest for sustainable design is becoming increasingly more important and Ms. Allen will cover some strong steps forward in this arena. Statistics show that more and more design companies are making their way from the flat 2D world to an intelligent visual green third dimension – are you ready for it? |
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#1 Breakout Session · 11:00-11:50
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| Course / Session |
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Course Description |
| What's New in AutoCAD 2012 |
Lynn Allen |
Another release of AutoCAD is here – and here is your chance to check out the new features first hand. Join Autodesk Technical Evangelist and Cadalyst columnist Lynn Allen as she takes you through a tour of the latest features and puts you on the road to instant productivity! Robust Model Documentation tools, the new smarter Associative Arrays, and the instantly productive Multifunctional grips are just a few of the new features in AutoCAD 2012 you’re going to want to know all about. Knowing Lynn, she’s sure to throw in some tips and tricks you can use regardless of the release you are using. |
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| 3 Roads to a Successful Civil 3D Implementation |
Angel Espinoza |
An organization can take various paths when choosing to implement AutoCAD Civil 3D. Three such paths can be considered similar to “The Dirt Road”, “The Gravel Road” and the “Paved Road”. In this session Angel will cover how to plan for a successful Civil 3D implementation. Which of the three roads provides the best chance for success? How should we set out goals? Which road should we take? |
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| Getting to BIM - BIM 101 |
Jordon Gillman |
Building information modeling or BIM is becoming the central, guiding principle of the design process, and facility management process. BIM, the design, and documentation procedure that relies on an internally consistent coordinated, and computable digital representation of the building, is used for design decision making, and accurate construction documentation, planning, and performance predictions. With BIM you can coordinate better, keep up-to-date, and create better and more efficient buildings in an integrated design environment, which will help increase your profitability, reduce your risks, and eliminate inefficiencies in the building design, and improve project management. |
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| Environmental Analysis in Civil/Map 3D |
Shawn Herring |
In this session, we’ll learn how to take advantage of powerful tools in Civil 3D and Map 3D to improve existing workflow within environmental consulting firms. This session will consist of the following topics:
Task 1 – Leverage Online Environmental GIS Data
Task 2 – Determine Wetlands Delineation in CAD and GIS
Task 3 – Analyze Data for Preserved Impact Assessment
Task 4 – Monitor Well Water Contamination Plume Distribution
Task 5 – Create a DEM from Google to Perform Hypsometric Tinting in 3D
Task 6 – Publish Information to Google Earth
Our goal is to maintain a better understanding of how the different tools from Autodesk, ESRI, and Google integrate with one another for improved analysis and distribution.
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#2 Breakout Session · 1:00-1:50
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| Real World Grading in Civil 3D |
Shawn Herring |
This class will start with creating grading criteria and sets in order to treamline our grading workflow. We will work with feature lines, when to feature line things v/s when to grade things. We will create some pad gradings, pond gradings and ditch gradings. We will also quickly grade a small parking lot. After our gradings are complete we will look at some of the earthwork and volume tools included in Civil 3D.
Class Highlights:
• Grading Criteria
• Feature Lines
• Grading Objects
• Earthworks and Volume Calculations
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| BIM for Project Managers |
Scott Davis |
In this session, Scott will explore Building Information Modeling from a Project Managers point of view. This class will cover the issues that Project Managers face when managing Revit projects in their office. We will cover simple navigation, commands, and implementation strategies that are required to effectively use Revit alongside Project Designers. We will also discuss the differences in workflow, as well and the change in process, and issues to watch out for while managing Revit projects and new Revit users. |
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| Quantifications - It All Adds Up |
Angel Espinoza |
This sessions covers the various ways to extract quantities with AutoCAD Civil 3D. These methods include some indispensible AutoCAD commands, Earthwork Volume totals, Pipe Network Parts, Quantities from Corridors, Mass Haul Diagrams and exporting to Autodesk QTO Standalone. |
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| Winning with BIM Construction |
Jason Dodds |
The AEC industry is undergoing a major transition from paper-based linear processes to a collaborative digital approach with Building Information Modeling (BIM). BIM is not just a tool but a process that supports Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) methodologies, pulling all stakeholders together throughout the entire design and construction process and beyond to the operations and maintenance of the building. This session will explore various construction concepts to allow you to benefit from BIM and VDC to help you win more business and save time on your construction projects. |
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#3 Breakout Session · 2:00-2:50
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Course Description |
| Corridors - Creating a Road to Success |
Angel Espinoza |
Curb your OLD habits, get off the sidewalk and ramp up your skills with Civil 3d corridors. The base materials will be laid and you will find yourself in the fast lane with the knowledge learned in this session. The skills that you will learn in this class will help keep the road smooth and all of the lights green for you. |
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| Energy Analysis in Revit |
Jordon Gillman |
With the new Revit Conceptual Energy Analysis tool, architects can quickly convert conceptual design models into rich analytical energy models, and conduct integrated whole building energy analysis within Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012. As an early design concept changes, the energy model and conceptual massing forms are updated accordingly. This makes it possible to continuously conduct energy and carbon analysis and compare design alternatives. Highly visual analysis reports make it easier to understand and communicate the impact of design changes to project stakeholders. These integrated early analyses help make more informed decisions in the conceptual design phase when changes are least expensive. |
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| Conceptual Design in Revit |
Scott Davis |
In this session, we will cover the basics of the conceptual design tools in Revit. These tools are very powerful for the creation of early design forms, blocking/stacking diagrams, programmatic studies, and multiple design iterations. We will also cover the Conceptual Energy Analysis tools, which work in conjunction with the Massing tools in Revit, allowing designers to explore how their early design decisions impact the potential energy use of the project. |
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| Clash Detection, 4D Scheduling, and Model-Based Quantification |
Jason Dodds |
As Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) methodologies continuing to emerge as leading edge benefits on construction projects, we will explore some of the technologies behind BIM and VDC. In this session, we will further examine Autodesk Navisworks to see the value Clash Detection and 4D Scheduling. We will also take a closer look at Autodesk Quantity Takeoff, which supports model based quantification as well more traditional 2D plan takeoff. |
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#4 Breakout Session · 3:00-3:50
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Course Description |
| Family Fun House - Revit Families |
Scott Davis |
Families are an integral part of Revit; they are the content that you use in your projects, and can include doors, windows, lighting, furniture and much more. In this session, we will learn some editing basics while exploring the family editor in Revit to modify existing content or create your own new objects from scratch. We will also look at other sources of Families, direct from manufactures using Autodesk Seek, or from other sources such as content creation services. |
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| Learning to Share - Model Coordination |
Jordon Gillman |
This class will discuss how to help improve the Revit model sharing process with the design team, owner, and contractor benefits everyone. This class will go over how to get the most out of your workflow, identify the critical communication issues that all design team members should know in order to create an efficient and successful model, how to help your team manage the expectations and parts of the model. This class will help identify the questions all team members should ask for the beginning of each BIM project before the model is started. |
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| Analyze This Analyze That - Storm Drain Tools in Civil 3D |
Shawn Herring |
AutoCAD Civil 3D includes FOUR software application extensions that allow you to perform a variety of storm water management tasks, including storm sewer design, watershed analysis, detention pond modeling, and culvert, channel, and inlet analysis. We will take a look at the three Hydraflow Express tools directly within Civil 3D and then dig deeper into the new Storm and Sanitary Analysis software that comes free with your Civil 3D/Map 3D subscription.
Class Highlights:
• Hydraflow Storm Sewers – Analyze you Pipe Networks and round tripping back to Civil 3D
• Hydraflow Hydrographs – Model simple or complex watersheds using different methods.
• Hydraflow Express – Solve H&H tasks for culverts, channels, inlet and ponding.
• Storm and Sanitary Analysis (SSA) – Solve ALL your H&H Tasks!!
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| QTO - Autodesk Quantity Takeoff |
Jason Dodds |
Every building truly does have its price and one of the most time consuming items during the estimation process is to perform a building takeoff. In this session will teach you how to utilize Autodesk Quantity Takeoff (QTO) in a 2D, 3D and a combined 2D/3D workflow to help you minimize your time doing takeoff's. We will leverage PDF files, as well as models to complete our takeoffs. You learn to understand the QTO interface, the tools in the software, create reports and leave this session feeling ready to tackle the coming estimating challenges.
Key Topics Covered:
• 2D Takeoff Tools
• 3D Takeoff Tools
• Takeoff Palette and Workbook Explored
• Modifying, Manipulating, Adding, Deleting Information
• Generating Reports and working with Excel
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