Columns, ceilings, calculated values all begin with C. (If you don't get the title reference I'm sorry. You must have lead a very deprived childhood.)
After many months of pounding the dangling "C" key on my trusty laptop (lets just say that laptops and small dogs don't mix)I have finally replaced the whole keyboard. Thank you EBAY! and thank you Dell for making a laptop keyboard so easy to replace.
If you under-appreciate the letter "C" (as I have for years) just try to write anything intelligent about Ceilings, or CalCulations, or ConCrete, or even just CAD without one.
While not as important as RSTLN & E (nod to Wheel-of-Fortune fans everywhere) "C" has a special place in our hearts (coronary) and minds (cerebrum, cerebellum.)
While this new outlook on a lowly consonant (or should I say a new way of "Seeing?") may not get me to blog more often (although it surely can't hurt) all the recent correspondence I have received in relation and regards to my Blog will.
BTW, if you haven't received a response yet, please hold out just a little longer. See I just got a new keyboard and...
Thursday, October 8, 2009
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Friday, September 18, 2009
Design in the Cloud? BIM software as a service?
It's Alive in the Labs posted a link to Project Twitch today. Here you can us Revit, Inventor, or AutoCAD without installing it. What? It's called Cloud Computing or Software as a Service and software (in some sectors) is moving to this model.
The advantages are that you can access the application from anywhere (limited to 1000 mi from the server in this preview) and not just at your desktop and the system requirements should be less. Be sure to read about the other limitations of this technology preview. No saving or uploading your files. This isn't for production, it's for "fun."
Given court rulings such as Vernor v. Autodesk, I wouldn't be surprised if ALL Autodesk software eventually moves to a similar model. With a delivery method similar to this ADSK could shut off the service (just like the power company) if you didn't pay your bill or didn't use the product according to your agreement. I think it would also cut down on pirated software, since you would need access to their server to run the software at all.
Could this be the next iteration of Subscription? Hmmmmmm
The advantages are that you can access the application from anywhere (limited to 1000 mi from the server in this preview) and not just at your desktop and the system requirements should be less. Be sure to read about the other limitations of this technology preview. No saving or uploading your files. This isn't for production, it's for "fun."
Given court rulings such as Vernor v. Autodesk, I wouldn't be surprised if ALL Autodesk software eventually moves to a similar model. With a delivery method similar to this ADSK could shut off the service (just like the power company) if you didn't pay your bill or didn't use the product according to your agreement. I think it would also cut down on pirated software, since you would need access to their server to run the software at all.
Could this be the next iteration of Subscription? Hmmmmmm
Friday, September 11, 2009
In Remembrance- 9/11/2001
Never Forget...
All gave some, and Some gave all.
All gave some, and Some gave all.
In Remembrance of the 2700+...
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
"If you don't like change, you're going to like irrelevance even less."
I don't know what was the context for the above quote from General Eric Shinseki, Chief of Staff, U.S. Army, but I think it sums up the BIM movement very well.
This comes from an article posted over on Revit 3D.com
You an also jumped directly to the article. Please read this if you want to know what BIM can do for you and why you need to be thinking about a new way of deliverying information to the players involved in your projects.
This comes from an article posted over on Revit 3D.com
You an also jumped directly to the article. Please read this if you want to know what BIM can do for you and why you need to be thinking about a new way of deliverying information to the players involved in your projects.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
AU 2009 Early Registration
Early Registration for AU 2009 started yesterday at around 8:00 am CT ( at least that's when the first folks in our office were able to get in the system.) If you are planning in early registration then get in soon as classes are filling.
Good Luck and see you there!!!!
Good Luck and see you there!!!!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
My OTHER Favorite...
(Credit where credit's due: I wish I knew where this came from, but it's been a round the block at least once)
Monday, August 10, 2009
My all-time Favorite Revit Error
I got this error opening a file. It's short, to the point and has limited options. I love it!!!
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Autodesk and Vela Systems = BIM for the Feild
Autodesk has recently announced that they will be collaborating with Vela Systems to bring a more integrated use of BIM to the jobsite.
By linking Vela's RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) material tracking, BIM on tablet computers and Autodesk's Navisworks model, Field personel can track and report the status of materials and help others visualize the progress of the project.
Read more here.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Classic UI in Revit 2010
From a coworker's email:
Well - it's happened... Classic UI in Revit 2010!More to come I'm sure...
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?siteID=123112&id=13126336&linkID=9243099
I have mixed feelings, but none the less - it's out there now.
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