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.

Simpson Strong-Tie Content

Simpson has released 2D and 3D Revit content for their Strong-Tie Project line.

Cool video on 3D video mapping projection

Projection on Buildings from NuFormer Digital Media on Vimeo.

Merry Christmas

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

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.

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.

September 8th User Group Meeting

Just a reminder to please RSVP for this user group meeting.

Thanks
KCRUG_Seiler Sept09 Invitation

Too much Tech in your life, Google can help you

Google Opt Out Feature Lets Users Protect Privacy By Moving To Remote Village

Some Buildings Not Living Up to Green Label

Interesting article.


http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/31/science/earth/31leed.html

Autodesk Navisworks Survey

If you are a Navisworks user, please participate in the Navisworks User Survey v1.1