Electronics can be difficult to design due to the reliance on various assembly components. Add to that the occasional need to swap between various software applications when designing specific components, such as the PCB, it can become difficult to get everything sync’d up and a more wholistic picture of the design. This class will showcase how a part designer can use Fusion 360 for everything from part design, PCB design, and even manufacturability.

The Forge Design Automation API is a cloud-based service that enables the automation capabilities of AutoCAD software, Inventor software, Revit software, and 3ds Max software. This presentation will explain and demonstrate two new features that increase the service’s capabilities. First, the preview feature of Open Network Access breaks down a longstanding barrier wherein the Design Automation API disallows network access during the running of a job. Letting customers add in access networks through HTTP(S) calls will solve some problems of workflows currently running in the Design Automation API, and will help extend the scope of work processes that the Design Automation API can support. WebSocket endpoints is another new offering that points back to client devices (desktop, mobile, or laptop), sending progress and completion responses so the applications don't need to make repeated Get requests—plus no callback for onComplete argument is needed to find the status of a job. We will also introduce and demo other small but peppy features that the Design Automation API has supported since last year.

Have you ever found yourself wondering if there’s a more efficient way to work? Maybe you downloaded an AutoLISP or VBA program to improve your productivity, only to discover that it doesn't work quite like you’d hoped. Many of the daily interactions you perform with AutoCAD software can be customized or automated. Using customization, you can tailor the product to the way you work. And automation enables you to streamline design workflows. This class will provide you with a basic, high-level introduction to features and programming languages you can use to customize and automate workflows in AutoCAD, along with resources for getting started.

Learn to combine logical modeling practices with the powerful FBX file interface, and discover the potential of your Revit software models in 3ds Max software and real-time environments. In this class we will explore the benefits of the Revit software feature set—such as level of detail, material appearance, element IDs, model categories, and many more—to create visualizations in external applications using the FBX file format as our main pipeline. Our journey will begin in Revit, followed by 3d Studio Max, and finally the Unity3d game engine. Examples will include a small standalone project as well as a large athletics complex.

Cloud computing has forever changed how organizations approach IT—from saving costs, increasing agility, enabling faster time to market, or improving operational efficiency. As cloud computing continues to accelerate into expansive growth, more questions arise around security in the cloud. How can you safeguard your business and your data. How do you protect your organization from data breaches. As technology progresses, what are the new vectors seen in security attacks? How do you find a balance between determining the risks and benefits of moving to the cloud? Our panel of cloud security experts explores these topics and offers their insights and recommendations for ensuring your approach to working in the cloud is a safe one.

Join experts in architectural visualization and virtual reality (VR) to discuss the future of VR and its applications in the field of visualization. The last 12 months have seen an unprecedented surge in interest and adoption of VR, augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) technologies to help visualize architecture. But there are many challenges and uncharted waters ahead. The panelists will discuss how these technologies are being used in practice, where the opportunities lie, and how companies are working around the shortcomings and problems in VR. Whether you’ve been experimenting and implementing these technologies for a while, or you’re just trying to get your head around what’s going on, the panel will cover everything you could want to know about these potentially game-changing technologies.

The Factory Design Utilities offers unique functionality that greatly simplifies the process of laying out and visualizing a factory design. However, don't let the word "factory" limit the scope or your view of this application. Anyone who needs to lay out a space or design with a common collection of assets can take advantage of the workflow offered by Factory Design Utilities. In this class we will look at specific functionality available in Factory Design Utilities and demonstrate how we can use it in many other design workflows.

So much different software is installed with Factory Design Suite that it can be hard for a user to know where to start. This class will examine the entire workflow of Factory Design Suite, and show you the use of different software systems that are installed on your machine. You will learn how to use the Autodesk 360 cloud-computing platform to quickly get the 2D layout data from the sales engineer at a client site and then provide him with a completed 3D layout with Factory Design Suite (which is in sync with the 2D layout). We will discuss in detail how Revit software interoperability enables the factory buildings to be used in Inventor software for flawless completion of factory layouts from concept to completion. Finally, we will explore Augmented Reality to discover how planners and engineers are using it to visualize and review virtual factories. This session features Factory Design Utilities, Inventor Professional, and Navisworks Factory Advanced. AIA Approved

By its very nature, construction is an ever-changing dynamic environment; schedules, lead times, contracts, personnel changes, logistics, weather-all of these variables and more are in constant flux during a construction project. This lecture will cover the lessons learned from applying Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology to the Intermodal Terminal Facility Construction Project at the Orlando International Airport, which is a part of a $3.1 billion expansion. We'll review how BIM was used to cut costs and increase productivity in the field, as well as where BIM fell short of expectations and what was learned from those experiences. We'll cover the skill sets, techniques, and, most importantly, the attitudes and mindsets that are needed to "ride the giant" so that BIM will be referred to as the "Bible" and "The Money Maker" by the contractors and peers on the job site. Hope to see you there.

The class will discuss our cultural transformation from a plumbing/mechanical contractor to a manufacturer in our fabrication facility. With a focus on innovations and the future of building construction, Cannistraro embarked on a journey to modernize its piping fabrication facility with advanced proprietary equipment. The cornerstone of the success is the integration between Fabrication ESTmep software and the equipment. The goal was to utilize the "I" in Building Information Modeling (BIM) to program the equipment, minimize operator entry, and maximize production while adopting true manufacturing workflows.

Points have many settings that can help import, create, and manage through style formats, description keys, label components and even layer controls. As we work in AutoCAD Civil 3D software, we all start to find ways we can optimize our point data whether it's by importing, exporting, or creation. In this class, you learn tips and tricks that will help you in your process of working with your Civil 3D points by display through styles. You learn ways to manage these points through groups and examine settings as you manage your point drawing. We also dig deeper into a Civil 3D template to help you manage points through styles and settings. I'm excited to show you options to control your points via a style through layers, text styles, and options using tips I've learned in the industry and from training others.

This class will cover the setup and deployment of Revit Server across 14 locations currently being used internally in production for multioffice, multicontinent collaboration. We will cover everything from planning and hardware selection to training as we complete our first year utilizing this technology. This session features Revit. AIA Approved

This class will go over a wide variety of topics regarding best practices for database management, from keeping your content functioning and facilitating major changes gracefully to correcting common problems. You’ll learn several tips, techniques, and best practices to help keep your database in proper order.

If you have a sheet metal shop, Fabrication CAMduct should be an essential part of your operation, and ensuring the program is optimized could help you maintain uptime. In this class, RK Mechanical technical experts will overview essential workflows for Fabrication CAMduct that you should know to get the most out of your investment. Additionally, RK Mechanical are one of the world’s leading implementers of Fabrication RemoteEntry. They will share how they use the free add-in in practice and you will learn how to set RemoteEntry up so you can use it on your next project too.

Come and discover the easy way to visually audit your fabrication database without opening a single file. This class will be an introduction to Microsoft Power BI and how it can be used for fabrication content managers. Power BI is a business intelligence software that can aggregate and visualize data from hundreds of different sources and formats to let creators view and share their content like never before. By the end of this class, you’ll understand the steps that you need to create a live, interactive, and shareable dashboard to make your content auditing more efficient at your workplace.

This session will provide an update on Autodesk’s vision and strategy for MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) and structural fabrication, as well as a preview of some of the investments being made in our software solutions. It will also introduce some compelling customer successes, illustrating how the move to BIM (Building Information Modeling) has driven significant productivity enhancements.

Are you wondering how to use Autodesk A360 Team and what to do to get the most out of it? Have you started a new project with a new team? Are you wondering how to effectively communicate and collaborate with the team? Some of the challenges encountered with a new project are getting the right people the information they need and how to communicate to the new Project Team. This presentation will discuss Autodesk A360 Team and the difference between roles, each role’s capacity, and the management of those roles. Laying the foundation for cross collaboration in your project will help get the job done faster, eliminate having data scattered in various tools, and make your project a success.

Learn how you can use VRED software’s high-quality capabilities in the studio pipeline to visualize your model data at every step of the development process. We will touch on the streaming capability of VRED Core software and how it enables all users to access and interact with digital 3D models in high quality through interfaces tailored to any persona’s needs, independent of hardware and expertise. We will share the latest advancements in visualization technology that enable everybody to work and collaborate on the same data set in the same virtual space, each via the devices that fit their needs. Join this session if you want to learn more about how Autodesk’s VRED software could help your company save time and money by bringing people and data together in one joint, collaborative virtual world.

No doubt you've used YouTube to figure out technical problems before, right? So why not use YouTube-style videos to deliver your standards training? But how do you create your own videos and how do you get started? What kind of hardware, software, sound equipment, scripts, and cameras do you need to become your own video/training producer? In this class, we'll answer these questions while passing along effective practices for using Camtasia software as our editing tool of choice. From lesson planning to video capture through editing and creating output for various media environments, you'll learn some great tips and tricks. We'll also discuss some techniques you can use to refine your video presentations to evaluate your technique, voice, segment length, and pacing. If you've wanted to start making your own standards, project, or CAD training videos but weren't sure how to do it, this class will give you everything you need to get started.

This class is an introductory course for Fabrication ESTmep software. It will cover the most important concepts and common commands necessary to use Fabrication ESTmep software at a fundamental level. The objective of this course is to introduce the essential functionality of Fabrication ESTmep software so a new user can generate accurate cost estimates from imported models and traced drawings. We will cover how to navigate through Fabrication ESTmep software, basic reporting, understanding pricing, and best practices. This session features Fabrication ESTmep.