Friday, June 4, 2010

Enabling 3GB switch on Windows Vista™ or Windows 7

Enabling 3GB switch on Windows Vista™ or Windows 7


Published date: 2010-May-27
ID: TS1069947

Applies to:
AutoCAD® 2011
AutoCAD® 2010
AutoCAD® 2009
AutoCAD® 2008
AutoCAD® Architecture 2011
AutoCAD® Architecture 2010
AutoCAD® Architecture 2009
AutoCAD® Architecture 2008
AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2011
AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2010
AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2009
AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2008
AutoCAD® Electrical 2011
AutoCAD® Electrical 2010
AutoCAD® Electrical 2009
AutoCAD® Electrical 2008
AutoCAD® Inventor® Professional Suite 2011
AutoCAD® Inventor® Professional Suite 2010
Autodesk® Inventor™ Professional 2009
Autodesk® Inventor™ Professional 2008
AutoCAD® Inventor® Suite 2011
AutoCAD® Inventor® Suite 2010
Autodesk® Inventor™ Suite 2009
Autodesk® Inventor™ Suite 2008
AutoCAD® Land Desktop 2009
AutoCAD® Land Desktop 2008
AutoCAD® Map 3D 2011
AutoCAD® Map 3D 2010
AutoCAD® Map 3D 2009
AutoCAD® Map 3D 2008
AutoCAD® Mechanical 2011
AutoCAD® Mechanical 2010
AutoCAD® Mechanical 2009
AutoCAD® Mechanical 2008
AutoCAD® MEP 2011
AutoCAD® MEP 2010
AutoCAD® MEP 2009
AutoCAD® MEP 2008
AutoCAD® P&ID 2010
AutoCAD® P&ID 2009
AutoCAD® P&ID 2008
AutoCAD® Plant 3D 2009
AutoCAD® Plant 3D 2010
AutoCAD® Revit® MEP Suite 2011
AutoCAD® Revit® MEP Suite 2010
AutoCAD Revit MEP Suite 2009
AutoCAD Revit MEP Suite 2008
Autodesk® Inventor® 2011
Autodesk® Inventor® 2010
Autodesk® Inventor™ 2009
Autodesk® Inventor™ 2008
Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2011
Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2010
Revit® Architecture 2009
Revit® Architecture 2008
Autodesk® Revit® Structure 2011
Autodesk® Revit® Structure 2010
Revit® Structure 2009
Revit® Structure 2008
Autodesk® Vault 2009
Autodesk® Vault 2008

You want to enable the 3GB switch on the Windows Vista™ or Windows 7 operating systems.

To enable the 3GB switch on Windows Vista™ or Windows 7:

  1. Right-click Command Prompt in the Accessories program group of the Start menu. Click Run as Administrator.
  2. At the command prompt, enter "bcdedit /set IncreaseUserVa 3072"
  3. Restart the computer.

To disable the 3GB switch:

  1. Right-click on Command Prompt in the Accessories program group of the Start menu. Click Run as Administrator.
  2. At the command prompt, enter "bcdedit /deletevalue IncreaseUserVa"
  3. Restart the computer.

For more information on the 3GB switch, refer to the following Microsoft MSDN article:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff556232.aspx

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Blue Screen on Startup when using Nvidia Graphics Card Version 197.85

Blue Screen on Startup when using Nvidia Graphics Card Version 197.85


Published date: 2010-May-21
ID: TS15178992

Applies to:
AutoCAD® 2011
AutoCAD® Architecture 2011
AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2011
AutoCAD® Map 3D 2011
AutoCAD® Mechanical 2011
Autodesk® 3ds Max® 2011
Autodesk Alias Design 2011
Autodesk® Inventor® 2011
Autodesk® Maya® 2011
Autodesk® Moldflow® Adviser Advanced 2011
Autodesk® Navisworks® Manage 2011
Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2011
Autodesk® Revit® MEP 2011
Autodesk® Revit® Structure 2011
Autodesk® Vault 2011

Issue

You may experience a "blue screen of death" crash when starting a machine when the 3GB switch is enabled on a Windows XP 32 bit operating system using the NVidia graphics card driver version 197.85

The following graphics cards may be affected:

Quadro FX series:
FX 570, FX 5800, FX 580, FX 370, FX 3500, FX 1800, FX 3800, FX 550, FX 350, FX 560, FX 5500, FX 380, FX 4500 X2, CX, FX 540, FX 4700 X2, FX 4600, FX 4000, FX 1500, FX 3400/4400, FX 370 Low Profile, FX 3450, FX 4500, FX 5600, FX 1400, FX 3700, FX 4800, FX 1700

Quadro NVS series:
NVS 295, NVS 450, NVS 440, NVS 420, NVS 290, NVS 285

Quadro Blade/Embedded Graphics Board series:
Quadro FX 770M, Quadro FX 560M, Quadro FX 370M, Quadro FX 1600M, Quadro FX 3600M, Quadro NVS 120M.

Solution

Disabling the 3GB switch on a Windows XP 32 bit operating system using one of the graphic cards listed above and the NVidia graphics card driver version 197.85 will prevent the crash from occurring.

Information regarding the 3GB Switch on Windows XP

NVidia is aware of the problem and is investigating

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

How Rich are You?

This is off topic, but lifted my spirits a little. Check out this web site that will tell you how rich you are compared to other around the world. The Global Rich List.

Thursday, January 14, 2010

FMDesktop Update from Autodesk

Important News for Autodesk® FMDesktop® Customers

We are pleased to inform you that FM:Systems, Autodesk’s Preferred Industry Partner for facilities management (FM) and a demonstrated leader in the integration of building information modeling (BIM) and FM solutions, has partnered with Autodesk to provide extended support for all of our Autodesk FMDesktop customers until January 14, 2011. Autodesk chose to partner with FM:Systems because of their high customer satisfaction rating and their strong dedication to facilities management and BIM.

As part of this partnership, Autodesk FMDesktop users can:

  • Renew lapsed subscription contracts at the previously paid subscription price and without a penalty charge anytime before January 14, 2011.
  • Under subscription, choose to transition their licenses to FM:Systems product licenses without additional costs. Additionally, FM:Systems will offer free training to help facilitate a smooth transition to their product.

Support renewal details will vary depending on the Autodesk FMDesktop subscription end date and FM:Systems renewal date.

Autodesk will continue to leverage model-based design and our BIM portfolio to help you better predict and affect how your building(s) will perform throughout the building lifecycle. Additionally, we will work with our strategic partners, like FM:Systems, who support BIM solutions to help complete our solutions workflow.

For immediate questions or concerns, please contact your Autodesk Sales Partner or the FM:Systems sales team at +1-800-648-8030, x721 or fmdesktop@fmsystems.com .

To read more about today’s announcement click here.

About FM:Systems

FM:Systems is our Autodesk Preferred Industry Partner for facilities management and offers technology that supports Autodesk BIM solutions. They are a major player in the facility management space with a 93% customer satisfaction rating. FM:Systems is uniquely positioned to provide the necessary resources to successfully support you and assist with the development of functionality to integrate BIM solutions with facility management software systems.

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Virtual Autodesk University 2009

Autodesk University (AU) Virtual is a web-based event that comes to you from AU in Las Vegas, December 1–4, 2009. By bringing some of the best of AU directly to your desktop, AU Virtual gives you a fast, convenient way to obtain practical skills, industry knowledge, and professional contacts.

Autodesk University Virtual - Classes and Sessions
AU Virtual features four days of streaming classes, Keynotes, and useful content to help you grow your company and career. In addition to the sessions below, the event delivers a wide variety of insider interviews and roundtable discussions about the latest innovations. Dive in December 1–4, 2009 for the complete experience or log in selectively for what interests you most.

Preview and reserve sessions below. (You must be registered and logged in.) More sessions are added each week leading up to the event, so be sure to check back. Premier Pass attendees may reserve all session types. Free Pass attendees may reserve Keynotes, Product Clinics, and Design Slam competitions. All attendees: Sign in during the event to access additional content including 100+ informative (and fun!) videos about what's new and exciting.

View AU Virtual classes and sessions.

If you would like to register for the event use the following link: Register for AU Virtual

Monday, October 26, 2009

Subscription Packs for Revit (and other 2010 apps)

Autodesk has released some new tools for 2010 based products subscription customers. You can download these from the subscription site only.

From the Autodesk Revit ARCHITECTURE 2010 SUBSCRIPTION PAGE:

The Autodesk® Subscription Advantage Pack for Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2010 extends the capabilities of Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2010 software. Productivity-enhancing functionality and features better support modeling, coordination, and documentation, while improved tools help you work more efficiently within the software.

Monday, September 7, 2009

AUGI E-Learing (FREE)

If you are looking to upgrade your design application skills but your firm has all but discontinued training and you lack the funds to purchase training yourself, checkout AUGI's FREE E-Learning. The videos are provided by CADLearning and each month a new set of videos is provided.

From the AUGI E-Learing website:

AUGI e-Learning Program

AUGI is pleased to offer AUGI e-Learning, a program that offers AUGI members a selection of video tutorials focusing on various Autodesk products.

AUGI, in conjunction with 4DTechnologies/CADLearning, is making video lessons available every month to AUGI members at no charge. Below are titles of the lessons currently available through the AUGI e-Learning program. These video lessons teach individual product concepts and features. Every month, new lessons in each course series will be available. Completion of the full course will take 12 to 18 months at the one-section-per-month rate.

AUGI members wanting to expedite the learning process may purchase an entire course outright. AUGI has negotiated a 20 percent discount for our members who wish to purchase courses.

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