The BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (BC MoTI) plans transportation networks and provides transportation services and infrastructure for the Province of British Columbia. BC MoTI has transitioned from CAiCE and is now using Civil 3D software for consultant and in-house survey, design, and construction administration workflows. This class will detail the entire Civil 3D implementation process, including a BIM (Building Information Modeling)-based approach for the development of workflows and data handoffs, CAD standardization, subassembly and application customization, training and information dissemination, continued support, and documentation. The end product is a Civil 3D terms-of-reference document that describes all of the requirements for using Civil 3D for survey, design, and construction administration tasks, and is applicable to both Ministry staff and private sector consultants.

This session is a high-level strategy road map of how companies with a large project portfolio can use Autodesk Construction Cloud to take pragmatic steps within the Autodesk Construction Cloud user interface to benefit both in the short term and long term. We'll use real-world examples using Amazon Transportation Engineering Services (TES) as a case study. We'll work through the practical planning of using cornerstone Autodesk Construction Cloud features such as Issues and Forms, and we'll look at how building on the use of these features can lead to powerful QuickSight dashboards, and, later, robust machine learning. The presentation will be broken down into three categories: 1) The Foundation: using out-of-the-box Autodesk Construction Cloud features with specific use cases; 2) The Frame: building automations and integrations to aid in manual efforts (with a focus on Autodesk Platform Services); and 3) The Roof: advanced machine learning and AI using Amazon Web Services (AWS). For each of these categories, we'll investigate the appropriate tools available in our toolbox (Autodesk Platform Services and AWS).

The presentation will cover the 4D management of hundreds of machine installations, each with various stages of preparation work required. Previously the workflow involved comparing 2D AutoCAD layouts to a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. First, we'll define the prerequisites of having a Factory Design Utilities layout, where the machines are individually laid out in 3D. The layout will then be imported into Navisworks software and prepared for the TimeLiner function. Then, we'll export a schedule as a .CSV with all the necessary details. Next, we'll import the file into Navisworks for the TimeLiner function. We'll show the process of making links, and explain all other necessary setup parameters. We'll run the sim, and export the viewport into a .PPT for distribution. In closing, you'll see an update to the original layout which then reflects in the end results. And we'll even include a change in schedule, to emulate logistical issues. The workflow helps with collaborative agile planning.

Want to be the next Tony Stark? Then this session is for you! Come explore this extended reality (XR) buyer's guide with a quick overview of virtual reality and augmented reality (VR/AR) industry workflows, ensuring optimum immersive as well as augmented experiences. As the VR/AR industry advances toward innovative solutions with tethered and untethered VR gear and a wide array of tools, apps, and software, consumers and end users need to make informed decisions about buying and using the right gear, apps, or software for their custom design needs. This class will offer a deep dive into the best VR gear (headsets—wired and wireless, cybershoes, haptic gloves, and so on). We’ll also discuss top-notch VR/AR tools and, most importantly, discover compatibility with our Autodesk software. If you’re looking for information on the best combinations of all of the VR essentials to suit your budget, then this session is your one-stop shop—with recommendations, bonus reviews, and pros and cons serving as an expert buyer’s guide.

Now that you have purchased one of the Vault products, you need to get the environment set up for you and your users. This class will look at what to do once the Vault Server has been installed. We will discuss topics such as creating users and groups, setting up permissions and security, establishing projects and working folders, and getting your CAD content into the Vault itself.

Buying habits have changed due to the global pandemic, with the Retail industry experiencing a reduction of in person shopping. The great return (post lockdown) meant people flocked to bars and restaurants but in person shopping has never recovered with retailers experiencing a 5.7% decrease in sales. Retailers have to reimagine themselves having seen the reality of layoffs and store closures around them The effect of this has accelerated adoption and requirements to provide immersive experiences to allow customers to shop in familiar environments whilst visualizing products they want to buy. It is a pivotal time right now to support this industry as there is a possibility of a sink or swim phenomenon of retailers with varying levels of technology maturity. In this Convergence session we’ll discuss how Autodesk technology can support physicalizing digital retail experiences and enable product buying decisions

The decisions we make when building and maintaining the built environment can create or destroy value. Now, more than ever, there’s a greater focus from public policy and project procurement on the delivery of value to the stakeholders that matter most—people and nature. This panel discussion will explore how the prioritization of social value will impact selection of future public investments and projects, as well as the supply chain contributors that can work on them. We'll discuss types of social value achievable in the built and natural environment, along with how organizations can prepare themselves to maximize the social impact that they make on the world and the communities they serve.

The recent launch of Flex as a pay-as-you-go option for occasional product use has made it easier than ever to buy and access our products. However, we understand that there may be some challenges that are holding you back from getting started with Flex. This session tackles the main pain points we’ve heard from you, estimating tokens and setting up Flex, so you can get up and running with Flex immediately. We will be walking through every step you'll need to take as a new Flex admin. Follow along as we demonstrate how to estimate the tokens you will need for your team, followed by a comprehensive step-by-step guide to setting up Flex after your purchase. Learn how to maximize the tools that will make managing Flex more efficient. We'll even demonstrate how you can take advantage of the personalized reporting insights to stay updated on your team’s token usage. You will leave this session with your Flex questions answered and the skillset to manage Flex efficiently for your users.

The AECO industry continues to face serious challenges around skilled labor, supply chains, decarbonization, and siloed data. Embracing new technologies and transformation is helping businesses tackle these challenges head on to achieve better outcomes. In this session, our AECO leaders will share the latest updates for the business, including news across our industry cloud and product portfolio, and stories of customers who are innovating to Make the Future. Join us to learn how Autodesk Forma is helping facilitate better collaboration, quicker project delivery and better outcomes.

The digital creation process has made physical models rare. Today, iterative work around form finding, feature line definition, or design definition convergence has to happen digitally on 2D screens. Imagine if you could connect virtual reality (VR) full-scale visualization in VRED software with 3D modeling workflows in Alias software through custom tools that allow designers to sketch tape lines in VR, giving instant feedback to the 3D modeler in Alias—and use ShotGrid software to capture the sketched tape lines to feed downstream digital-modeling activities. Discover how Autodesk Consulting can help you improve collaborative workflows in your studio, going beyond out-of-the-box product capabilities.

In this session, we'll look at a workflow that goes from a drawing to the output of technical documentation for high-volume production using multiple setups and machines. It starts with raw material and the use of parametric modeling and model states to break up the individual operations. From there we can use Inventor Tolerance Analysis to determine stackups and points of high risk during machining. The model is then translated to Autodesk Fusion 360 software for its machining capabilities. It quickly shows the machine library and tooling library capabilities. The Fusion 360 CAM validates cycle times and interference checks. Fusion 360 CAM data is then exported. With Inventor, the part is then made into technical drawings. Tooling and inspection documents are then populated with all the necessary data. Any part updates can be driven parametrically, validated, and updated on demand.

Come to this session to see how using Variable Rate Shading in VRED software is a good way to achieve good quality on materials and areas you want to focus on, saving performance on areas that can be rendered with lower quality.

Building projects are already realized with the innovative Autodesk Construction Cloud, a data and collaboration platform enabling different planning disciplines and teams to work together in a common data environment. In a factory planning project, those planning disciplines are enhanced with teams needing to integrate complex production lines, conveyor systems, steel structure, and even logistics equipment. Hidden behind firewalls, software installed and running on-premise forces teams to handle time-consuming and inefficient data exchange, disconnected collaboration tracking processes, and inadequate viewing and reviewing of tasks. This class will demonstrate how Autodesk’s Cloud Services make it possible to efficiently exchange data between on-premise systems and cloud solutions (off premise). We’ll showcase and provide a best-practice approach, and cover how to set up a model coordination space in Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro to manage a holistic factory model, its clashes and issues, and its review tasks.

This abstract outlines the development of an MSC add-in for Autodesk's Fusion 360, aimed at elevating productivity and efficiency for metalworking manufacturers by integrating advanced digital solutions that embody Industry 4.0 innovations while embracing Industry 5.0's focus on human centricity, sustainability, and supply chain resilience. The platform features advanced simulation and predictive machining tools for optimal tool selection and process parameters, using MSC's proprietary data to enhance operational forecasts. It seamlessly integrates with Fusion 360 for streamlined process planning and analysis, creating a unified manufacturing experience. Additionally, the add-in offers robust data analytics to generate actionable insights, improving productivity, tool performance, and operational efficiency. This initiative represents a transformative approach to manufacturing, combining technological advancements with a commitment to sustainable, people-focused processes.

Autodesk Fusion Manage software is evolving in many ways. We're ready to transition all our customers to modern UI. Search, which is the bedrock of product lifecycle management (PLM), is more powerful and also supports classification. Performance and scalability improvements that have gone into the product are sure to brighten your day and free up at least a couple of your minutes. Keep better track of your supply chains and enhance real-time collaboration with your suppliers. Learn how you can make better use of Fusion Manage to enhance collaboration and productivity of your teams.

Companies struggle with cost overruns, supply chain disruptions, and inefficient production due to poorly managed Bills of Materials (BOMs). Inaccurate BOMs can lead to delays, excess inventory, and missed revenue opportunities. So, let's take a deep dive into the important world of the BOM and build a blueprint for successful product development and equipment manufacturing. This session will equip you with practical strategies to create accurate, optimized BOMs. We'll explore best practices, tools, and case studies to streamline BOM processes. We'll start in CAD, building a good foundation. Then we'll move this information into product lifecycle management (PLM), enterprise resource planning (ERP), and other production-related applications.

Change is happening at breakneck speed. Getting blindsided by unexpected forces can be disastrous. How do foresight experts prepare their organizations to get ready for the future, seize opportunity, and mitigate risks? In this roundtable, Autodesk's Strategic Foresight team will help participants prepare to confront industry uncertainty. Participants will learn about key industry forces, and will discuss the drivers they're tracking in their sectors (e.g., next steps for machine learning, impacts of our aging populations, and knock-on effects of supply chain disruption). The moderator will share implications linked to each of these forces using a "suitcase of futures” containing fictional props that make possible circumstances feel vivid. Using these compounding forces, participants will learn to reverse-engineer preferred futures into concrete actions. Participants will leave the session with new foresight skills and information about forces that will help improve their future readiness.

Come to this session to learn how you can develop custom solutions with Autodesk Forge software and SAP to help your users make better business decisions with respect to carbon footprint. We’ll present a simple demo application developed in collaboration with SAP where—by combining digital twins from Autodesk Forge with CO2 data from SAP Data Warehouse Cloud—users can make better-informed, environmentally friendly decisions in a simulated process of purchasing replacement parts.

VRED software is a renowned tool for automotive renderings and for virtual reality (VR) collaboration to review vehicle designs. Besides its popularity in automotive design, other industries such as manufacturing and engineering have been exploring VRED software's capabilities to showcase products, visualize workspaces, and test assemblies in 3D space. New to VRED 2023.3 is the ability to import metadata from CAD assemblies. Understanding how this extra data flows from one app to another may allow new ways for teams to communicate. This may include keeping track of dates throughout the project lifecycle and categorizing data for easier selection. Visualization designers can collaborate by sharing scene notes, transfer Microsoft Excel data into metadata tags, and convert physical texture sizes. They can work more efficiently, leaving scenegraph nodes unchanged and accessing metadata sets to make geometry and materials visible. Use cases for greater productivity along the digital thread connecting users are limitless.