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AUGI Board member and President has an informative article on the make up of AUGI's membership. He looks at who we are, where we are and what we do. Mark also has a second article discussion the early years of AUGI.
This months CAD Management article offers guidelines for assembling the right number of staff members for projects, the right amount of content for a published CAD Standard, the right size support staff for your company, and more.
In The Civil Side, Melanie Santer investigates new and enhanced features in the latest release of AutoCAD Civil 3D.
In the Tipniques Column, I continue my exploration of the new features of AutoCAD 2011. Don't worry, I haven't covered all of the details yet! I'll need at least two more columns!
AUGI Board member and President has an informative article on the make up of AUGI's membership. He looks at who we are, where we are and what we do. Mark also has a second article discussion the early years of AUGI.
This months CAD Management article offers guidelines for assembling the right number of staff members for projects, the right amount of content for a published CAD Standard, the right size support staff for your company, and more.
In The Civil Side, Melanie Santer investigates new and enhanced features in the latest release of AutoCAD Civil 3D.
In the Tipniques Column, I continue my exploration of the new features of AutoCAD 2011. Don't worry, I haven't covered all of the details yet! I'll need at least two more columns!
Do you know of any secret AutoCAD commands or features?
Do you know of any secret AutoCAD commands or features?
Great news, AUGI World Jan/Feb 2009 was just issued! But, in digital form only. Sound familiar? Cadalyst is doing the same, for now. Being a writer for both entities I have been aware of these awful situations. Thousands of readers go to both magazines to glean information, tips, and trends on a daily basis.
This issue of AUGI World includes, but is not limited to, the following article topics:
- Tutorials for the newest Autodesk products
- CAD management trends and issues
- Tech articles and tips & tricks
- Training advice
- CAD industry observations
Follow the link and download a copy of the magazine. AUGI World is a great find. There is so much information in it covering many different fields and topics that anyone can get something out of it. And it's free!!
Great news, AUGI World Jan/Feb 2009 was just issued! But, in digital form only. Sound familiar? Cadalyst is doing the same, for now. Being a writer for both entities I have been aware of these awful situations. Thousands of readers go to both magazines to glean information, tips, and trends on a daily basis.
This issue of AUGI World includes, but is not limited to, the following article topics:
- Tutorials for the newest Autodesk products
- CAD management trends and issues
- Tech articles and tips & tricks
- Training advice
- CAD industry observations
Follow the link and download a copy of the magazine. AUGI World is a great find. There is so much information in it covering many different fields and topics that anyone can get something out of it. And it's free!!
That has changed, to some degree. Longitude Media, led by former Questex Media vice-president, has agreed to publish Cadalyst through a licensing agreement with Questex. Nancy Johnson, editor in Chief of Cadalyst will remain in this position.
Press Release
It also seems that most (if not all) of the contributing authors will stay on creating their high quality articles and tips as always.
Longitude Media will be able to continue with the online side of Cadalyst with little or no stop in production. However, the print side of things is up in the air for now, but I am told that they will eventually print again once it is feasible.
I am very excited about this announcement as I am on of the contributors to Cadalyst. I review the tips submitted to Cadalyst by its readers for the Tips and Tricks Weekly newsletter that comes out every Monday. Last week I thought I had reviewed my last tip, but today, after this blog post, I have to get back in the saddle and get these tips reviewed before tomorrow so we can catch up!
Hurry for Cadalyst and for its readers. I can't wait to see what this change will bring!
http://www.cadalyst.com/
That has changed, to some degree. Longitude Media, led by former Questex Media vice-president, has agreed to publish Cadalyst through a licensing agreement with Questex. Nancy Johnson, editor in Chief of Cadalyst will remain in this position.
Press Release
It also seems that most (if not all) of the contributing authors will stay on creating their high quality articles and tips as always.
Longitude Media will be able to continue with the online side of Cadalyst with little or no stop in production. However, the print side of things is up in the air for now, but I am told that they will eventually print again once it is feasible.
I am very excited about this announcement as I am on of the contributors to Cadalyst. I review the tips submitted to Cadalyst by its readers for the Tips and Tricks Weekly newsletter that comes out every Monday. Last week I thought I had reviewed my last tip, but today, after this blog post, I have to get back in the saddle and get these tips reviewed before tomorrow so we can catch up!
Hurry for Cadalyst and for its readers. I can't wait to see what this change will bring!
http://www.cadalyst.com/
Check out the full article at Cadalyst.
Check out the full article at Cadalyst.
Check out my column, Techniques this month. It is about the Zoom Command.
Features
Mark Kiker, AUGI president, reviews AUGI's 2008 accomplishments and gives members an update on the year ahead.
Do Revit Users Need User-Generated Content?
A recent survey illuminates the issues involved in finding quality Revit content such as families. This article examines the survey results and highlights some options for obtaining user-generated content.
Columns
TIPniques: Zoom the Way You Want
Brian Benton explores the number of ways that AutoCAD users can zoom around their drawings. If you haven't used zoom lately, you may be surprised at the versatility of this AutoCAD feature. You'll learn what it does and how it works in this article.
CAD Management: A CAD Manager's Mindset, Part 3
Mark Kiker continues his exploration of the CAD manager's mindset or "world view." This month, you'll discover the many benefits of a mind set on Action and Results.
The Civil Side: How Do Civil 3D and BIM Relate?
Join columnist Melanie Santer for this in-depth look at how to incorporate BIM into civil engineering projects via AutoCAD Civil 3D software.
Sponsor Spotlight: HP Sharpens its Edge
Meet HP Blade Workstation solutions, which allow Autodesk software users and administrators to centralize all their workstations in a single data center where they can be properly secured and maintained.
AutoCAD Architecture: A Kick Start
In this lesson, AutoCAD Architecture expert Tharakesh Ananthakrishnan teaches you how to add components to a wall style.
The Creative Inventor: Good Design Flow
The goal of every user of 3D solid modeling software is to create models that are stable, predictable, and easy for others to modify in the future. Here's a look at how to avoid taking shortcuts in design that will cause issues later on.
Check out my column, Techniques this month. It is about the Zoom Command.
Features
Mark Kiker, AUGI president, reviews AUGI's 2008 accomplishments and gives members an update on the year ahead.
Do Revit Users Need User-Generated Content?
A recent survey illuminates the issues involved in finding quality Revit content such as families. This article examines the survey results and highlights some options for obtaining user-generated content.
Columns
TIPniques: Zoom the Way You Want
Brian Benton explores the number of ways that AutoCAD users can zoom around their drawings. If you haven't used zoom lately, you may be surprised at the versatility of this AutoCAD feature. You'll learn what it does and how it works in this article.
CAD Management: A CAD Manager's Mindset, Part 3
Mark Kiker continues his exploration of the CAD manager's mindset or "world view." This month, you'll discover the many benefits of a mind set on Action and Results.
The Civil Side: How Do Civil 3D and BIM Relate?
Join columnist Melanie Santer for this in-depth look at how to incorporate BIM into civil engineering projects via AutoCAD Civil 3D software.
Sponsor Spotlight: HP Sharpens its Edge
Meet HP Blade Workstation solutions, which allow Autodesk software users and administrators to centralize all their workstations in a single data center where they can be properly secured and maintained.
AutoCAD Architecture: A Kick Start
In this lesson, AutoCAD Architecture expert Tharakesh Ananthakrishnan teaches you how to add components to a wall style.
The Creative Inventor: Good Design Flow
The goal of every user of 3D solid modeling software is to create models that are stable, predictable, and easy for others to modify in the future. Here's a look at how to avoid taking shortcuts in design that will cause issues later on.
- The Cad Manager - Dictums of Design Software Development
- It’s Your Move - Strategies for Adopting New Technology
- Autodesk Architecture - Prepare Yourself
- AutoCAD Civil 3D - Today and Tomorrow for Civil Engineers
- Architectural Visualization - Building a Rendering Pipeline
- Autodesk Impression - Closing the Sale, with Style
- Revit Architecture - Ride the “A” Train
- Revit Structure - The BIM Effect
- AutoCAD - Unlocking the Power of AutoCAD 2009
- On The Back Page - Just so we understand each other...
The November/December 2008 issue of AUGIWorld magazine “It’s Your Move: Strategies for Adopting New Technology” can be downloaded from the AUGIWorld main page on AUGI.com.
- The Cad Manager - Dictums of Design Software Development
- It’s Your Move - Strategies for Adopting New Technology
- Autodesk Architecture - Prepare Yourself
- AutoCAD Civil 3D - Today and Tomorrow for Civil Engineers
- Architectural Visualization - Building a Rendering Pipeline
- Autodesk Impression - Closing the Sale, with Style
- Revit Architecture - Ride the “A” Train
- Revit Structure - The BIM Effect
- AutoCAD - Unlocking the Power of AutoCAD 2009
- On The Back Page - Just so we understand each other...
The November/December 2008 issue of AUGIWorld magazine “It’s Your Move: Strategies for Adopting New Technology” can be downloaded from the AUGIWorld main page on AUGI.com.
My favorite of course is this month's TIPniques: DO YOU HAVE STYLE? Wonder why I like it so much?
Here is a list of some of the other articles in this month's edition. They are even better than the TIPniques article.
My favorite of course is this month's TIPniques: DO YOU HAVE STYLE? Wonder why I like it so much?
Here is a list of some of the other articles in this month's edition. They are even better than the TIPniques article.

I would consider myself to be an advanced user in 2D Drafting with AutoCAD. Not so in 3D modeling. I have started taking on the task of learning the ropes of 3D. I know, it's a bout time. I may be the last one. I have the basic concepts figures out, see my article in AUGI Hotnews, but in order to make more complex objects, well, suffice it to say I still have much to learn.
The general concept of 3D modeling is very similar to 2D modeling. I have also started trying my hand at rendering. I am taking a class at our local Community College. Right now we have a project to create an office, of any type. It has to have tree walls, at least 20' long, a roof (not flat), openings in the walls, a desk, a vase, a lamp, lights, and more. I did that. I even put swords in mine! I like swords. I had the most difficulty with the lighting. My first attempt had the lights to dim, way too dim. You will see that in the images, they are a little bit dark. I'll get better, don't worry.
Anyway, so my question, how do you handle your lights? Do you make your own materials? Are you sad that Autodesk VIZ is no more? Should I write about 3D more?
Here are some images from my project. Which one is your favorite? Remember, this is my first model/rendering, but feel free to critique it.





I would consider myself to be an advanced user in 2D Drafting with AutoCAD. Not so in 3D modeling. I have started taking on the task of learning the ropes of 3D. I know, it's a bout time. I may be the last one. I have the basic concepts figures out, see my article in AUGI Hotnews, but in order to make more complex objects, well, suffice it to say I still have much to learn.
The general concept of 3D modeling is very similar to 2D modeling. I have also started trying my hand at rendering. I am taking a class at our local Community College. Right now we have a project to create an office, of any type. It has to have tree walls, at least 20' long, a roof (not flat), openings in the walls, a desk, a vase, a lamp, lights, and more. I did that. I even put swords in mine! I like swords. I had the most difficulty with the lighting. My first attempt had the lights to dim, way too dim. You will see that in the images, they are a little bit dark. I'll get better, don't worry.
Anyway, so my question, how do you handle your lights? Do you make your own materials? Are you sad that Autodesk VIZ is no more? Should I write about 3D more?
Here are some images from my project. Which one is your favorite? Remember, this is my first model/rendering, but feel free to critique it.




My article, Save Time With Impression Blocks, is there on page 14. This article takes a look at using and applying blocks in Impression. It also discusses how to use the block library, edit blocks, and more.
Check it out. If you are using Impression, how do you use blocks in it? Do you create new ones for each project? Or do you import the blocks from AutoCAD?
Let me know.
Happy CADDING!