Course Session 1:  9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

(S1 - 1)Blockbusters: Unleashing the Power of Dynamic Blocks – Revealed!
Skill Level Guideline: Intermediate/Advanced
Instructor: Matt Murphy

Discover the full potential of Dynamic Blocks in AutoCAD. Learn how each parameter and action behaves and how these tools can be applied and implemented into your existing design processes. See more than 20 examples of how Dynamic Blocks can be assembled – from scratch – to enhance and automate your office’s design processes. Also featured are macro and field code examples that demonstrate how to manipulate Dynamic Block settings. We’ll also address the most common problems and pitfalls that hinder successful, powerful functionality.

(S1 - 2)Feature Creature – Feature Line Functionality
Skill Level Guideline: Beginner/Intermediate
Instructor: Ron Couillard

Many designers that use Civil 3D have wished that they could grade lots with feature lines, use a corridor for the roadway models, and have the two models be dynamically linked. Well, wish no more! This class will dive into the new functionality of feature lines and how they can be linked to corridors and alignments and dynamically update if the corridor or alignment changes! We’ll also look at other new feature line functions and cover some basic grading tasks as well.

(S1 - 3)Schedule Anything in Revit Architecture
Skill Level Guideline: Beginner/Intermediate
Instructor: David Metcalf

In this session we will explore the power of Revit’s Scheduling tools. We will show you how to schedule rooms, areas, furniture, walls, doors, windows, curtain wall panels, planting, topography, electrical fixtures…virtually anything. Additionally, we will cover all the tips and tricks you will need to get the schedule you want. From custom fields, shared parameters and grouping to schedule keys, formulas and exporting, it’s all here.

(S1 - 4)If You Can REVIT…They Can BUILD IT! – Using Revit Structure for Production
Skill Level Guideline: Beginner/Intermediate
Instructor: Chris Perry

Modeling is fun, effective and fast. But now what do I do? Maintaining appearance standards while taking advantage of Revit Structure proves difficult for some companies. We will look at a three-dimensional modeling approach that clears obstacles to construction documentation. We’ll cover label family creation, the system browser organization and optimization, plus view and visibility graphic control. We’ll even cover some modeling best practices.

(S1 - 5)Nothing But NET – The Ins and Outs of Network Deployment
Skill Level Guideline: CAD Management
Instructor: Jim Braatz

This session will cover how to install and deploy Autodesk products in a network environment. We will examine the available license models and the benefits of each. Learn how the license manager is installed, configured, authorized and used. We will discuss the best practices for deploying Autodesk applications across your network including using Flex LM to maintain license compliancy .

(S1 - 6)Smart Modeling with Autodesk Inventor
Skill Level Guideline: Beginner/Intermediate
Instructor: Rick Renda

Inventor comes with a library of common components, fasteners and component generators that can help you save time when creating a digital prototype. In this class, we will explore the Content Center, Design Accelerator and Frame Generator. We’ll take a look at what these elements contain and different ways to configure them. We’ll also review some handy practical tips. Using Content Center Components, the Design Accelerator and the Frame Generator can be a painless and efficient way to speed up your design process and make your digital prototypes more intelligent. Work smarter, not harder!

Course Session 2:  10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

(S2 - 1)Annotation Scaling: Making Drawings Smarter with Intelligent Text
Skill Level Guideline: Beginner/Intermediate
Instructor: David Cohn

Do you find it confusing that you draw everything full size in AutoCAD, but when it comes to text and annotations, you’ve got to think about the scale at which the drawing will eventually be plotted? Well, worry no more. The new Annotation Scaling functionality in AutoCAD 2008 lets you create text, dimensions, hatch patterns, blocks and other annotation objects that automatically change their size and placement to match the scale of the viewport. See how easy it is to apply annotation properties and create annotative styles. The new annotation scaling tools can save you hours of time previously spent calculating scale factors and creating, editing and managing drawing annotations at multiple scales. AIA 1 Hour CEU Confirmation #68146

(S2 - 2)Style-O-Matic – Set and Forget Customized Styles
Skill Level Guideline: Beginner/Intermediate
Instructor: Patrick Villella

Many new and moderately experienced Civil 3D users find styles foreign and confusing. While styles are an integral and extremely powerful part of Civil 3D, they can be intimidating and difficult to set up correctly to conform to your company’s liking. In this session we will cover editing styles and setting Civil 3D commands to work exactly the way you want. We’ll show you how to easily apply annotation properties and create annotative styles. Using Civil 3D properly can save you hours of time previously spent editing and managing annotations and labels. Once you’ve got these two areas configured properly, you can truly “Set it and forget it!” and enjoy the productivity and easy of use afforded by Civil 3D.

(S2 - 3)The Devil is in the Details – Detail Component Manager
Skill Level Guideline: Intermediate
Instructor: Isaac Harper

Creating details is a critical step in any architectural design process. There are many cases where we still need to use AutoCAD components in AutoCAD Architecture. In this session, you will learn to create and edit details based on AutoCAD-familiar objects built into AutoCAD Architecture. Learn how to increase your productivity and manage your drawing standards, layers and blocks. By tapping into the power of the Detail Component Manager and AEC Modify Tools, you can begin replacing and editing content without exploding it.

(S2 - 4)Tips and Tricks with Quackers and Smokers (Ducts and Pipes)
Skill Level Guideline: Intermediate/Advanced
Instructor: David Metcalf

New in MEP 2009, in addition to plan views, is the ability to model pipe and ducts in elevation and section views. This session shows how to use the new features to effectively and efficiently lay out and modify pipes and ducts using the new user interface. We’ll cover template files and ensure correct settings. Finally, we’ll navigate our model using the new Viewcube and SteeringWheel navigation tools.

(S2 - 5)License to Chill – License Management Tips and Tricks
Skill Level Guideline: CAD Management
Instructor: Jim Braatz

This session will cover licensing tips and tricks to help get and keep your users up and running. We will cover the Portable License Utility and how to combine a license file and option files to return idle license files to the pool. We’ll also cover borrowing and converting licenses. You don’t just install the software and you don’t just buy extra seats when you need them. Manage your productivity by leveraging and optimizing what you currently have!

(S2 - 6)What’s New in Inventor 2009
Skill Level Guideline: Intermediate
Instructor: Rick Renda

In this course you will learn the new and enhanced functionalities and workflows in Autodesk Inventor 2009. You’ll learn about the enhancements for designing parts and assemblies as well as sketch and drawing creation improvements. We’ll explore the new 3D viewing tools like ViewCube and SteeringWheel. Time permitting, we may also go for a whirlwind tour of improvements made for functional design, the Frame Generator and Inventor Studio.

Course Session 3:  1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

(S3 - 1)The Productivity Benefits of AutoCAD 2009 – Revealed!
Skill Level Guideline: Intermediate
Instructor: Matt Murphy

Learn the shortcuts to mastering the AutoCAD 2009 interface and all the new “Quick” features built to make you more productive. We’ll show you how to harness the power of the Action Recorder to build custom macros that make repetitive tasks go to warp speed. Learn how to navigate in 3D space with the new ViewCube and SteeringWheel tools that are becoming common to all Autodesk design solutions. Finally, you’ll learn how to create impressive cinematic presentations from basic drawing views. Just when you thought you couldn’t be more productive, AutoCAD goes to the next level to eliminate more of your repetitive clicks and picks!

(S3 - 2)Perfect Alignment – New Alignment Functionality in Civil 3D
Skill Level Guideline: Intermediate
Instructor: Ron Couillard

Alignments have had great functionality in Civil 3D for a few years. Now there is even more of that great functionality! In this class, we will cover the improvements of the alignment feature including all alignment enhancements and criteria-based design, design checks and speed-based design reports. And while we will be covering best practices for this new release, we will also go over some other alignment tips and tricks as well!

(S3 - 3)Tips and Tricks for Revit Architecture Users
Skill Level Guideline: Beginner/Intermediate
Instructor: David Cohn

Want to become a more proficient Revit user? Our Revit evangelist will share a host of quick and easy tips and tricks guaranteed to improve your productivity, whether you’re using Revit Architecture, Revit Structure or Revit MEP. We’ll look at working with imported CAD files, creating custom Revit components, creating sloped walls, and using little-known built-in features, and generally show you lots of ways to make Revit do what you want it to do. Whether you’re new to Revit or a seasoned user, you’ll learn something new that will immediately make you more productive.

(S3 - 4)What’s New in Autodesk Revit MEP 2009
Skill Level Guideline: Beginner/Intermediate
Instructor: David Metcalf

With each new product release come change and opportunity for greater productivity improvements. This class will take a look at those new productivity features including improvements in visualization, navigation control, zones, spaces, piping, design layout tools, heating and cooling loads and more. Mental Ray® rendering in Revit Architecture 2009 makes it possible to render photorealistic exterior and interior scenes. Come see why you are one step closer to the customizations, productivity and performance you want.

(S3 - 5)The CAD Manager’s Handbook 2008
Skill Level Guideline: CAD Management
Instructor: Robert Green

Distilled from Robert’s popular Cadalyst “CAD Manager” column, this session is designed for the working CAD manager who wants to establish a more organized, proactive CAD management environment. This presentation will give you valuable ideas for assessing your current situation and building a corrective action plan to make things better. We’ll focus on getting organized (and staying that way), managing hardware and software environments, file management, dealing with standards, hiring and managing users and how to interact with upper management. Throughout the session everyone will compose an action plan to use as a task list when they return to work. No matter your experience level, you’ll find practical, usable CAD management techniques you can start using the very next day.

(S3 - 6)Successful Steps for Getting Started with P&ID
Skill Level Guideline: Beginner/Intermediate
Instructor: Dave Woulf

In this course, you’ll learn about the basic principles of using this drafting program to create P&ID drawings. We’ll explore the library of symbols that can be accessed from a tool palette and placed in your drawing. You’ll also learn how to use schematic lines that move when you move equipment, resize automatically and display the flow direction. We’ll show you how to use P&ID in a project environment, and share and manage data both between individuals and other Autodesk applications. Collaboration techniques discussed ensure all users are working with the same drawing files, symbols, data and templates. An overview on how reports can be created for a single drawing or an entire project will also be included.

Course Session 4:  2:30 PM - 3:45 PM

(S4 - 1)Managing Your Drawing Standards with Tool Palettes – Revealed!
Skill Level Guideline: Intermediate/Advanced
Instructor: Matt Murphy

There is more to Tool Palettes than just a quick way to add blocks and hatch patterns to your drawing. Palettes provide the shortest, most efficient way to increase your productivity without programming and customization. In this session you will learn the hidden techniques to managing drawing standards and maintaining object styles by building Content Tools. You’ll also learn the secret to creating and managing shared palettes as an enterprise network solution plus some other hidden variables that control palette functions. This session is for any user of AutoCAD 2004–2008 who wants to gain a comprehensive understanding of and full productivity using AutoCAD Tool Palettes.

(S4 - 2)Beautiful Curves – Modeling Cul-de-Sacs and Intersections
Skill Level Guideline: Intermediate
Instructor: Ron Couillard

“Modeling” and “curves” in the same sentence might lead you to think of something other than civil engineering projects. In this class we will cover the basics for modeling cul-de-sacs and intersections with corridors. Besides the fundamentals, we will also look at some of the new corridor enhancements such as sharing, editing and viewing corridors and sub-assemblies. It’s time to take advantage of all the options of corridors and appreciate those curves!

(S4 - 3)Raising the Roof: Creating Roofs in Revit
Skill Level Guideline: Intermediate
Instructor: David Cohn

Roofs are one of the most complex architectural elements to model, but with Revit, you can create just about any type of roof. This class will explore the best methods for creating roofs using all of the tools in Revit. We’ll explore complex roofs with varying pitch, offset plate heights, ridge and valley control, dormers, flat roofs and more. We’ll also look at the new variable thickness settings and shape editing tools for slabs, roofs and floors. Whether you’re involved with primarily residential or commercial buildings, you’ll learn how to model roofs using Revit. AIA 1 Hour CEU Confirmation #68145

(S4 - 4)What’s New in Autodesk Revit Structure 2009
Skill Level Guideline: Beginner/Intermediate
Instructor: Chris Perry

With each new product release come change and opportunity for greater productivity improvements. This class will take a look at those new productivity features including improvements in structural modeling, construction documents and usability. We’ll specifically look at Sloped slab, beam cutbacks, concrete reinforcement, beam tags and dimensioning improvements. Finally we’ll look at the new ViewCube and SteeringWheel 3D navigation tools. Come see why you are one step closer to the productivity and performance you want.

(S4 - 5)Selling CAD Management’s Value
Skill Level Guideline: CAD Management
Instructor: Robert Green

Ever been frustrated by not getting the hardware, software or training that you know you need to do your job? Do you ever feel like nobody understands what you do and why CAD management is important? Would you like to learn how to break through these impasses? Hint: it’s all in how you sell the concept! This session will show you how to communicate the concepts and benefits of CAD management in language your senior management team will understand. Topics we’ll cover include setting realistic expectations, the faster/cheaper paradigm, budgeting, technology forecasting, finding labor savings, cost justification, return on investment and the critical importance of managerial support for standards. Along the way we’ll examine a reporting format you can use to stay in constant contact with your boss. If you’ve ever had trouble getting your senior management to understand what you do, you can’t afford to miss this session.

(S4 - 6)Holy Sheet Metal
Skill Level Guideline: Intermediate
Instructor: Dave Woulf

This course covers the fundamental principles of sheet metal design using Autodesk Inventor. You will learn how to create and manage sheet metal designs while focusing on basic sheet metal concepts and techniques. We will then build on them to include complex modeling practices for forming sheet metal parts, assemblies and drawings. We will also explore how to implement standards, and create and unfold advanced sheet metal shapes.

Course Session 5:  4:00 PM - 5:15 PM

(S5 - 1)Project Drawing and File Collaboration Made Easy
Skill Level Guideline: CAD Management
Instructor: David Cohn

Do you need to exchange drawings and collaborate with others who don’t use AutoCAD? Creating and tracking revisions on projects is a daunting task. In this session you’ll learn how to publish AutoCAD drawings as multi-sheet DWF files and then collaborate using Autodesk Design Review. We’ll cover creating DWF files; using Autodesk Design Review to view, measure and mark up those DWF files; and then using AutoCAD’s Markup Set Manager to view and respond to those markups in a seamless collaboration process. Forget all that red-lined paper! Now you CAN track and manage your mark-ups electronically.

(S5 - 2)Don’t get Dehydrated – Use Civil 3D Hydrology Tools
Skill Level Guideline: Intermediate
Instructor: Ron Couillard

Have the prior releases of Civil 3D left you feeling “dehydrated” due to the lack of hydrology tools? The new Hydroflow extensions that now come with Civil 3D will leave you feeling like you drank a full glass of water…well, maybe not, but they are useful! In this class, we will explore the functionality of the Hydroflow extensions from starting a new project, storm basics, import and export options and reports. You no longer have to feel…dehydrated!

(S5 - 3)Functional Families – A Family Editor Primer for Customizing Revit Products
Skill Level Guideline: Beginner/Intermediate
Instructor: Chris Perry

Are you new to or just beginning with the Family Editor? This workshop will cover a broad range of family creation that can be applied to all Revit products. We will look at basic implementation items such as annotation, titleblocks and tags. We will also see how to create new families from default templates for all three BIM products. Finally, we’ll review best practices, procedures and testing the functionality of your new families.

(S5 - 4)Using Renderings in Revit as a Design Tool
Skill Level Guideline: Intermediate/Advanced
Instructor: David Metcalf

Renderings are not just pretty pictures for the client anymore! In this class, we will focus on the use of the visualization tools in Revit as tools for design. Revit’s new mental ray rendering engine together with FBX output provides architects with extremely powerful methods for exploring their designs, allowing them to “experience it before it’s real.” We’ll cover color, texture, lighting, shade/shadow, including the material editor, lighting families, setting up views and more. Revit is more than a design tool – it’s a visualization design experience.

(S5 - 5)The CAD Manager’s Productivity, Standards and Training Guide
Skill Level Guideline: Intermediate/CAD Management
Instructor: Robert Green

Are you responsible for training your CAD users but feel overwhelmed by the task? Are you under pressure to increase productivity? Are you in the hot seat for managing standards? If so, you’re not alone. In this session, we’ll cover the relationship between training and standards that allow you to gain productivity – solving all three problems at once! We’ll start with auditing your productivity-sapping problems and then rapidly move into designing a training program that addresses the problems. As the training program emerges, we’ll take time to examine the deficiencies in our standards that may be contributing to productivity loss. We’ll wrap it all up by talking about how to create your custom training materials and deploy them in a variety of media formats. If you’re responsible for standards and training users to gain productivity, you won’t want to miss this session.