Autodesk University 2013 Day Three!!

Day three was fantastic.The classes were awesome. I'm sad AU has come to a close but I'm already thinking of AU2014. I hope to see all the great people I met next year.

Autodesk University 2013 Day Two!!!

Day two is going great. The classes and speakers are great. I'm looking forward to the AUGI Beer Bash this afternoon. More to come on day three.

#AU2013

Autodesk University 2013!!

Autodesk University 2013 is in full swing. The Infrastructure Symposium on Monday was great.  It's time for three days of training and testing. I hope everyone has a good time this week.

Missing the Composite Volumes Tool in Civil 3D 2014?

Are you missing the Composite Volumes tool in Civil 3D 2014? I like the new Volumes Dashboard but I don’t like creating additional surfaces to calculate earthwork volumes. The command to the original Composite Volumes tool is still in Civil 3D 2014. It is REPORTSURFACEVOLUME. I’ve recreated the ribbon and menu button for this command.

 

 

The image shows the location of the two buttons in the provided CUI file.

 

Here's a link to the CUIX file.

 

Composite_Volumes.cuix

Autodesk University 2013 Registration is Open!

Autodesk University 2013 registration opened yesterday. Take advantage of the top notch training and great networking. It will be here before you know it so convince your manager to let you attend.

 
I hope to see you there!

Register today http://au.autodesk.com/

Hatch and Gradient Dialog Box Tip

If you like the original Hatch and Gradient dialog box, change the system variable "HPDLGMODE" to 1. Editing hatch can be done using the Dialog box, Ribbon, and or the Properties palette.

AU2013 Proposals Are In!

My proposals for #AU2013 are in. I submitted two this year so I hope at least one will be chosen. I wish everyone luck on their submissions.

3DS Max Design 2014 Populate Tool

 Testing the Populate and Civil View tools in 3DS Max Design 2014.

Civil 3D & Civil View with AutoCAD Solids

I'm currently working on a Civil 3D model exported to Civil View in 3D Studio Max Design. I've modeled a suspension bridge with AutoCAD solids. In the next week or so, I'll explain how to import the solid model and align it with the Civil View model. Stay tuned!

Autodesk University 2012 Classes are Online!

Autodesk University 2012 classes are now online! Download the lab material for either one of my labs.

CI2543-L AutoCAD® Civil 3D® and Autodesk® 3ds Max Design®: Civil View for All

CI6900-L AutoCAD® Civil 3D® and Autodesk® 3ds Max Design®: Civil View for All

Thanks.