PowerLaunch 2020 – Class Descriptions

Track 1

What’s New in Revit 2021

In this session Melissa will demonstrate many of the latest and greatest features released in Revit 2021, including PDF underlays, elliptical walls, and path of travel tool.

 

What’s New in AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3D 2021

Get the latest information on all the new features and enhancements incorporated into the AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil 3D and Infraworks 2021.

 

Track 2

Ask a BIM Manager (Panel

Come join us as we do a round table discussion on what the leaders in or local industry are doing to improve upon their BIM Management tasks and better collaborate on projects.

Software Admins Guide to Subscription / Licensing / Installation

This session is part 1 of a 2 part series where we will go in depth on administration of your Autodesk Subscription.  Topics will include:

  • Autodesk Account
  • Named User Accounts
  • Single vs Multi User
  • Downloading Software
  • Installation and Deployment
  • Single User Activation
  • Multi User License Server
  • Settings Migration

Civil 3D Tips, Tricks and Management Best Practices – Part 1 of 2

In this 2-hour session, we will go over many tips and tricks that may be overlooked inside your Civil 3D workflows.  Including, but not limited to:

  • Subassembly Composer
  • Expressions
  • ArcGIS
  • Data Management
  • Grading – Cul-De-Sac, Knuckle & Ponds
  • Earthwork Analysis
  • QTO
  • Parcel/Site Layout
  • SSA/Stage Storage Analysis
  • Infraworks
  • Introduction to BIM 360 Docs for Civil

 

Track 3

Data Mining in AutoCAD with Data Extraction

Your drawings contain a potential gold mine of information. But are you getting the most out of them? In this class, you’ll learn to dig deep into your drawings using the powerful Data Extraction tool. You’ll learn how to easily extract golden nuggets of data, and then easily reuse that data in a variety of ways. We’ll combine AutoCAD data and Microsoft Excel data to unleash the power of your AutoCAD DWG™ files.

Civil 3D Tips, Tricks and Management Best Practices – Part 2 of 2

In this 2-hour session, we will go over many tips and tricks that may be overlooked inside your Civil 3D workflows.  Including, but not limited to:

  • Subassembly Composer
  • Expressions
  • ArcGIS
  • Data Management
  • Grading – Cul-De-Sac, Knuckle & Ponds
  • Earthwork Analysis
  • QTO
  • Parcel/Site Layout
  • SSA/Stage Storage Analysis
  • Infraworks
  • Introduction to BIM 360 Docs for Civil

What is Rhino Inside Revit?

Does your firm use both Revit and Rhino? Well, there is a new technology that is emerging in the AECO+ industry that may be just what your firm has been waiting for. It is called Rhino Inside.

Rhino inside means that Rhino is installed as an “add-in” to other software including Revit. When Rhino Inside is installed as an add-in to Revit it is known as Rhino.Inside.Revit.

Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself: An Intro to Cybersecurity

Someone once said: “Everyone has data of value to someone with a nefarious use for it.”

Today, with a movement to connect every device to the internet, this is increasingly true!

This course will cover some basics to protect yourself, your data, and your business in the digital age.

We’ll be covering many aspects of cybersecurity, from password hygiene, to detecting phishing emails, to good practices regarding data backups and protection, using the 3-2-1 rule.

 

Track 4

Infraworks / BIM 360 Design for Civil

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Forging Apps: Creating a Photo to 3D Mesh App

Using APIs (Authentication and Reality Capture specifically) from Autodesk’ Forge platform, we will take a look into what it takes to create an app that takes our photos and delivers a mesh.

We will start from the beginning, getting set up with a Forge account, picking API’s, getting source code, inputting photos, and eventually getting our mesh!

This is a great start for anyone looking to dive further into the world of Forge, and for those who want to venture into building their own apps using the Forge APIs.

Creating Your First AutoCAD Plugin in C#

Have you ever wanted to automate tasks in AutoCAD? In this class, you’ll learn how to take your first steps into writing your own plugins for AutoCAD, using C# and the .NET framework. It’s easier than you think, and you can automate just about anything you put your mind to.