BIM and Beam - Confused about Autodesk's transition to subscription?

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Wait, what? Confused about Autodesk’s transition to subscription? Don’t be. Posted: 18 Jul 2016 07:11 PM PDT By now you’ve heard the news. You’ve thought about what it means for your business. Maybe you’ve talked with your reseller, and maybe you’ve switched your perpetual licenses of Autodesk software to subscription. But maybe not. And that’s ok! Today I’m here to tell you that Autodesk’s transition from perpetual licenses of our software to subscription for new purchases doesn’t have to be scary. AND if you already own perpetual licenses and are on maintenance—that doesn’t have to change either. Here’s what’s really going on. Autodesk’s business model change in a nutshell We are evolving our business so that our customers can thrive in theirs, providing them the flexibility to subscribe to software solutions tailored to fit their needs as they approach the future of making things. In order to do so, we are gradually ending the sale perpetual licenses of most products, and offering our software solutions as subscriptions. After the transition is complete, new products will need to be purchased via subscription. Why we’re making these changes The way we design and build is changing rapidly, which also changes the tools we use and the ways companies and individuals buy and access software. By subscribing, you receive a simplified customer experience, lower upfront cost, and the ability to pay for Autodesk products and cloud services for the amount of time that is right for you: monthly, quarterly, annual, and multi-year term lengths (availability may vary depending on region or access type). Your subscription makes it easier to access your software and stay up-to-date. You will be able to subscribe to an individual product or a portfolio of products that can be used by a single-user or shared by multiple users. Providing subscription offerings with flexible packaging and licensing options protects the value of your existing investment in our technologies and delivers a seamless path forward as we discontinue the sales of perpetual licenses. About that perpetual license you already own Your perpetual license is “evergreen.” Existing or new perpetual licenses sold to you during our transition are still valid. You retain your perpetual software license and can continue to use it in accordance with your perpetual license agreement. If the software product is covered by a maintenance plan, you will also continue to receive maintenance benefits, and you will retain the option to renew your maintenance plans for the affected products and receive corresponding benefits for as long as you want. The end-of-sale of perpetual licenses only impacts the ability to purchase new perpetual licenses. This post by Carl White, Senior Director of Business Models at Autodesk, is a great summary of the facts related to this transition and what it means for your current perpetual licenses. Stay informed Check out the Autodesk Community forum on Perpetual License Changes, our official list of Frequently Asked Questions, and this Buyer’s Guide that defines our subscription options. In addition, we’re going to continue to post important information on how products important to structural engineering, detailing, and fabrication are impacted here on BIM and Beam. Subscribe to our blog to make sure you’re receiving the most up-to-date information. The post Wait, what? Confused about Autodesk’s transition to subscription? Don’t be. appeared first on BIM and Beam.

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Rebar Constraints Management in Revit 2017 Posted: 14 Jul 2016 02:00 AM PDT Graphical Rebar Constraints Management Rebar constraints are part of an internal mechanism used to set and lock the geometry of each rebar instance with respect to its concrete host element. Revit attempts to automatically set the position and geometry of each reinforcement element in a manner that is meaningful to the structural designer, by considering the geometry of its host, as well as the presence of other rebar. Once the rebar’s geometry is set, Revit then automatically assigns constraints to the rebar so that it moves and flexes appropriately in response to changes that occur in the model.These constraints are designed specifically for reinforcement and are different than standard Revit locked dimensions. In Revit 2017 you can experience an improved reinforcement workflow with new in-canvas tools that replace the Rebar Constraints dialog box. You can place reinforcement elements more precisely with the graphical constraints manager. You can place standard rebar shapes that snap to adjacent standard rebar or constrain them to host faces. The user interface highlights each rebar segment that can be constrained, along with available targets. The snap constraint maintains its relationship when you place, move, drag, or copy rebar. This functionality increases productivity and provides faster model definition completeness helping to keep designs coordinated and accurate. Revit software provides tools for modeling 3D concrete reinforcement in an advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM) environment. Structural engineers and detailers can use these tools for creating complete, detailed, and accurate reinforcement designs. Revit is a single software application that supports a BIM workflow from concept to construction. Use Revit to model designs with precision, optimize performance, and collaborate more effectively. The post Rebar Constraints Management in Revit 2017 appeared first on BIM and Beam.

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Repost: Looking to install the Autodesk Steel Connections for Revit 2017?

June 14, 2016

Looking to install the Autodesk Steel Connections for Revit 2017?

In this video we show you how to download and install the Autodesk Steel Connections for Revit 2017 from your Autodesk Account:



Once installed, the application provides access to a variety of parametric steel connections in Revit, enabling connections to be modeled with a higher level of detail. It also includes a built-in steel connection design engine based on US and European codes.

Repost: BIM & BEAM: Direct Analysis Method Whitepaper

Repost: BIM & BEAM: Direct Analysis Method Whitepaper

July 01, 2014

Direct Analysis Method Whitepaper

I am happy to share with you next whitepaper: Direct Analysis Method
Designing for stability is a critical requirement for all steel structures, but implementing the latest stability analysis methods into engineering workflows can be challenging and have significant negative effects if done improperly.  With the release of the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 360-05) in 2005, AISC introduced the Direct Analysis Method and imposed new requirements for stability analysis and design. These changes represent a fundamental shift in how engineers consider destabilizing effects, shifting the accounting of these effects from member capacity calculations to member demand (analysis) calculations. Utilizing the Direct Analysis Method results in greater accuracy, simplified member capacity calculations, and greater applicability to more types of structures.

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Repost: BIM & BEAM: Become an AU 2014 Speaker

Our annual Autodesk University conference offers some of the finest professional training and networking in the world. This is your opportunity to distinguish yourself. Share your expertise as an industry leader, and connect with like-minded professionals.

Autodesk is accepting AU 2014 class proposals–now through May 23.
Submit your proposal now
Classes we're looking for this year
• Advanced classes—Consider presenting challenging material that will appeal to attendees with 3+ years of industry experience.
• Process and workflow strategies—Show how you use multiple Autodesk products together to make optimal use of Autodesk design and creation suites. Handoffs within and between products are increasingly important for users.
• Business management solutions—Describe how Autodesk solutions can improve company workflow, collaboration, and overall efficiency. Provide strategies for adopting and implementing new technologies. Share methods for improving concept-to-completion cycles.
• Industry trends—Provide insights on model-based design, the cloud, product lifecycle management, and sustainability as it pertains to your industry.

Recommended steps for AU speakers
• Learn about the types of classes we want to offer this year, and review the speaker benefits and deadlines on Speaker resources.
• View archived classes and content from AU 2013, including handouts, datasets, and presentations, on the AU website.
• Submit your class proposal by May 23, and then join us at Autodesk University from December 2–4, 2014 at Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas.

Repost: BIM & Beam: Using Structural Analysis for Autodesk Revit to more quickly test your design concept

From BIM & BEAM

If you are an Autodesk Subscription customer with a seat of either the Premium or Ultimate edition of Building Design Suite, Plant Design Suite, or Infrastructure Design Suite, or a seat of Revit Structure, you get the benefit of using the Structural Analysis for Revit cloud service.

Structural Analysis for Revit uses the power of Autodesk 360 to conduct the computationally-heavy task of structural analysis directly from your Revit software but without locking out your system while it processes. The service consumes two cloud credits each time you use it. In case you are still learning about Autodesk’s cloud credits, each seat of Subscription on one of the software packages outlined above gets 100 cloud credits per year and if you run out of allocated cloud credits they are available for purchase for 100USD for 100. You can find out more about cloud credits and metered usage here.

The service is powered by the industry leading Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis engine, giving you access to leading edge structural solvers, without the need to purchase and learn complex analysis software.  Structural Analysis for Revit is purpose built for engineers and architects looking to gain more insight to the structures they are designing and how they will respond to loading conditions.

This feature is a great way to test your designs early and often and iterate based on the results.

You can use these videos to learn how to get started with the service:
Preparing and submitting a model for Structural Analysis for Revit
Download and interpreting Structural Analysis for Revit results