Whether new to Inventor software or a seasoned pro, you’ll learn something from this fast-paced course that will highlight 60 Inventor tips in 60 minutes. We’ll showcase some of the less-obvious commands or features and their locations within the Inventor environment. Along the way we’ll look at how some of the tips work and how they might help you in your daily designing. So buckle up—we’ve got a lot to cover and only 60 minutes to get it done.

Have you ever searched the standard Autodesk, Inc., Material and Appearance libraries and wondered why the color you need doesn't exist? That's because you haven't created it yet! This class explains the difference between a Material and an Appearance override and describes how you use them in your Inventor software model. We’ll look at how to create just the right color for your needs, how changing the Visual Style settings can change how that color will display, and how to create your own custom Inventor software Material and Appearance libraries. Finally, we’ll look at creating professional-looking rendered images directly from your working models.

Join Forge connoisseurs Jim Quanci and Stephen Preston on a lightning tour of Forge-powered web applications that are “in production” today. Through live demos and videos, you’ll discover the amazing applications that Forge customers and partners are building. And, along the way, you’ll pick up some interesting ideas for how Forge can help you. You’ll discover a range of applications—from internal company tools to SaaS applications—in a range of industries. The class will examine as many demos as possible in 60 minutes, so we can’t guarantee that we'll show exactly 10 apps. But we can guarantee that the apps will be useful and cool (and, in some cases, amazing).

Hosted by Bluegfx - Drop in to one of these informal sessions to discuss all things Media and Entertainment. Whether it’s to chat about Render pipeline, plugins, hardware, infrastructure, storage or just to say hi, one of the team will be on hand to chat.

Last year we demonstrated how InfraWorks software is an indispensable tool for contractors who want to produce meaningful site logistics. This year, we’ll take it a step further and dig into how to get better alignment of objects using Civil 3D software, as well as how InfraWorks works with BIM 360 Docs software. We’ll dig deeper into using coverage areas for holes, discuss using scans to adjust terrains, explore using models in virtual reality (VR), and review the best parts of last year’s presentation. We’ll use InfraWorks 360 software’s model builder to create the site background, ReCap Photo software to import a 3D model created from site photos, and Bluebeam to create annotated terrain overlays, and we’ll look at how to import 3D models from several sources such as SketchUp and Revit software to create libraries. We’ll use the proposals tab to model different phases of construction, enabling phased site logistics. Finally, we’ll show how to export professional graphics using the storyboard.

The Las Vegas Stadium will provide a world-class home for the NFL Raiders upon the team’s relocation in 2020. The Mortenson|McCarthy joint venture team is currently building the $1.9 billion domed stadium. To overcome the aggressive schedule, scale and complexity the project is supported by a culture that fosters an innovative approach to implementing advanced technology, processes and lean construction methodology. In this session Joel Jacobson, and his 3+ years of managing Drone deployment on large-scale Mortenson projects, will share his unique approach to partnering with industry experts such as Dustin Williams of FlywheelAEC to deliver enhanced project awareness and improved communication across the entire Las Vegas Stadium project team. Joel and Dustin will share and discuss best practices, future outlook observed within the industry, and will demonstrate the lessons learned and data visualizations produced as a result of effective planning and coordination.

This class demonstrates automatic generation of reinforcement elements using results from analysis and design in Revit® Structure 2014 software. Design requirements from building codes and company standards can be controlled by user-defined rules similar to the approach used in expert systems. Various aspects of this expert system are discussed. Visualization of existing and needed reinforcement further support users to ensure their quality of work.

In 2016, Fayetteville, AR, began planning a 70,000-square-foot expansion to their existing library. The project adds innovative, community-focused spaces where patrons can develop photography, experience VR, and host large-scale events. One challenge identified by the owner was how to manage the equipment in both the new addition and the existing building. The facilities team decided to use BIM 360 Ops software as their computerized maintenance management system and engaged a consultant to streamline the data-import process. This class will explain the process and key considerations for successful integration of BIM 360 Ops for existing and new construction. The team worked together to establish the asset list to ensure streamlined import of data from the facility’s existing documentation and the expansion’s design and construction data. The completed project brings the library’s asset information into one place, enabling staff to effectively operate and maintain the expanded building.

In this class we are going to look at how we can use the surfaces created by the Autodesk® Geotechnical Module in AutoCAD Civil 3D software to model and present geological data. The class covers some general tips on editing the surfaces to generate geotechnical features such as lenses and faults. Next we look in detail at how these can be presented in a fence diagram. A fence diagram is a 3D geologic cross-section that allows easy visualization of the stratigraphic changes in the subsurface. The 3D sections are displayed in position on the 3D model, a great aid for understanding and presenting geotechnical data; it also looks cool. This class is designed to assist you in understanding the techniques in modeling and visualizing substrata to better understand and present information.

As our global population increases, remote indigenous communities are compelled to develop to accommodate growth and responsible tourism. Technology is now available to support and promote development of remote communities in an environmentally and culturally sustainable manner. Specifically, photogrammetry and virtual reality (VR) enable effective decisions about sensitive development by empowering stakeholders with intuitive, immersive experiences of site conditions from new points of view. This session will present a recent project on the remote Fiji island of Vorovoro, executed as a joint effort between an indigenous island tribe, a university construction management program, a social enterprise promoting positive social impact, and a global AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) software corporation. The collaborative team created a feasibility study for a dam to retain fresh water on the island; developed new data workflows; and used drones, VR, and cloud-based collaboration platforms with a Forge partner.

This hands-on lab will introduce the Fusion 360 3D CAD design app as a design tool for designers and engineers of all skill levels. We will focus on the basic functional areas of the Fusion 360 app and lead the attendees through the modeling of a simple consumer product. We will cover T-Spline form creation, basic solid modeling and assembly, and materials and rendering.

If you are a designer in the architecture industry, you are probably familiar with Google SketchUp™. However, that software can only take you so far, and you really need images that will sell to your clients. This class can help you transition into using 3ds Max software. The class shows you how to set up your 3D files for importing into 3ds Max. You learn how to enhance your amateur images and turn them into professional-looking renderings using mental ray® within 3ds Max. We also discuss efficient workflows and processes for 3D rendering.

With next generation technology, much of the model coordination process has been transformed through automation and digital collaboration, democratizing the model coordination experience for VDC managers and trade teams. But a truly coordinated experience isn’t possible without connecting all parts of BIM data from design to plan to build. This session will show you how Autodesk is delivering on this new level of connected model coordination and how integrated workflows will deliver best-in-class coordination capabilities.

Mechanical motion is all around. From a simple door hinge to a car cylinder piston, it is easy to forget that even the simplest real-world motions can be complex operations in 3D-animation software. This class will explore several methods for automating complex motion animation in 3ds Max 2019 software. Designers will learn how to wire parameters, then import the assembly into 3ds Max, as well as how to create similar constraints using 3ds Max tools. You will learn strategies for building a hierarchy based on the animation requirements, basic parameter wiring, and the setting up of links and inverse kinematics to mimic specific constraints. The class will step through multiple short lessons that let you create the animation of specific moveable parts. Finally, attendees will see what advantages each tool has for different steps in the animation of complex motion.

In this hands-on lab, you learn to visualize your Inventor 3D CAD software designs in 3ds Max Design software. We go through the steps to prepare your model for 3ds Max Design, including using the Shrinkwrap tool. Discover the import options available in 3ds Max Design and determine the best method based upon your model size or complexity. Explore materials, cameras, and lighting to place your design in the best possible light. Use tools to connect the parts for simple assemblies. Build animations and create renderings of the scene to share with your clients.

Many architectural designs incorporate a water feature as a prominent visual component of the structure. This class explains how to implement 3ds Max Fluids for the creation of these features. This class will take you through the process of creating animated water fountains and tranquil waterfalls that can be found in a variety of landscapes. You’ll learn how to simulate water flow using 3ds Max Fluids and the Motion Field Space Warp. Apply a custom material to render realistic water. This class will step through the process of building a fluid flow from beginning to end using the capabilities built into the 3ds Max liquid fluid dynamics system.

Autodesk design software provides great tools for building complex designs ranging from mechanical to civil, and 3ds Max Design software is a great tool for generating visually stunning rendered animations. This roundtable session addresses topics related to the use of 3ds Max Design for rendering and animation of CAD models from other Autodesk design software. We discuss importing and linking models from software such as Revit® and Inventor® software, and the use of Civil View for visualizing AutoCAD® Civil 3D® geometry. We examine strategies for working efficiently within 3ds Max, the animation of specific moveable parts, and the tools that are available for editing keyframes and tweaking the overall look and timing of the animation. To wrap up the discussion, we will review the multiple rendering options that are available to users in 3ds Max Design and discuss which option can be best suited for a particular task.

So you want to be independent? Freelancing and running your own small business can be fun and rewarding. However, there's more to it than just being good at what you do. This course is an introduction to the business of being an independent business owner. We will cover topics relating to the type of business you should form, as well as to marketing and advertising, financing, and paying yourself. Many freelance designers are very skilled engineers and artists; this course takes an approach that keeps that in mind. You will learn about community resources and online tools that make managing your business easier so you can focus on your clients.

It is not enough to know how to create great 3D renderings. You have to make images that really sell, and to do that you need the knowledge of a photographer. This hands-on lab covers worthy architectural photography principals and explains how to apply them to 3D renderings using mental ray® in 3ds Max® 2014 software. In this lab, you learn how to translate good image composition, lighting, and staging to your renderings. We also discuss photographic phenomena such as vignetting, barrel distortion, glare, and other issues and describes how to fine-tune these photographic flaws to your advantage to create a rendering that really sells.

Advanced work packaging (AWP) is project management methodology and Construction Industry Institute (CII) Best Practices. Autodesk and its partners Datum360, iConstruct, and O3 Solutions are working together using Forge to help customers scale AWP processes across projects of any size. Each technology alone has strengths and weaknesses in supporting different AWP workflows. In this session, we will demonstrate how Forge enabled technology companies to integrate, joining their strengths to deliver a scalable AWP solution. Join this session to learn about scalable and integrated technologies supporting Advanced Work Packaging processes.