3D High Roller in Las Vegas

So, I finally rode the High Roller in Las Vegas during the Autodesk University 2018 conference. Once I made it home from the conference, I drew the High Roller in AutoCAD then animated it in 3DS Max. I plan to use it in future 3D scenes.

Gaming with the Autodesk AEC Collection Suite

I'm currently building a 3D race track driving SIM using the Autodesk AEC Collection Suite for the Unity 3D game engine.

The suite consist of:

• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Revit
• Infraworks
• Navisworks Manage
• 3D Studio Max w/Civil View

I started the model with InfraWorks to capture the existing track. I then built the high banked track with Civil 3D Corridors. Exported the Civil 3D model to 3D Studio Max via Civil View then exported to an FBX file format. I also modeled other environment assets with AutoCAD and 3D Studio Max.

A workflow is coming soon and maybe to AU2019 if I'm lucky.


Here is the latest progress of the driving SIM recorded from Unity 3D.

Gaming with AutoCAD, #AU2017

Here is my Autodesk University 2017 class on Gaming with AutoCAD.

Handout, video and datasets are on the Autodesk University website.

Gaming with AutoCAD

Description

In this hands-on lab, you'll use AutoCAD software to create a basic 3D game environment and a side-scrolling 3D game environment. Learn how to create and import street furniture, buildings, vehicles, and other 3D objects using AutoCAD software's Solid, Surface, and Mesh tools. Export the 3D environment to an FBX file format for the Stingray gaming engine. Import the AutoCAD 3D model into Stingray to see the model in real time. This class is designed to expand your AutoCAD 3D modeling knowledge.

Key Learnings

• Learn how to create ground surfaces
• Learn how to create sidewalks, roads, street furniture, and other 3D items
• Learn how to apply texturing/materials to the 3D objects
• Learn how to export the import model into Stingray

Autodesk University 2017 Class in Session!

 Here is a photo taken during my Gaming with AutoCAD class at Autodesk University 2017.

Export AutoCAD Drawings

Here is a quick tip.

One item I see overlooked when exporting AutoCAD Civil 3D files is the "Selected drawings in source folder" option. Most users export one file at a time. Exporting multiple files will save a lot of time.

Autodesk University 2017!

I submitted a few proposals this past spring to Autodesk University 2017. I am excited to say, one proposal has been selected. The class is called "Gaming with AutoCAD". I will focus on creating 3D game environments with AutoCAD. This is for users who may not have 3D Studio Max, Maya or other 3D modeling software in their toolbox. I will teach 3D modeling methods then export the model into Autodesk Stingray game engine.

If you are attending Autodesk University 2017 in Las Vegas, please join me.

Autodesk University Call for Proposals is Open

It's that time of year. Autodesk University is calling for proposals. Time to get busy.

http://au.autodesk.com/speaker-resource-center/call-for-proposals

OSNAPs Assigned to F-Keys

Do you find yourself not using the F-Keys in AutoCAD? I assigned OSNAPs to my F-Keys. I left F2 and F8 as default.

F1 = Endpoint
F3 = Intersection
F4 = Intersection
F5 = Center
F6 = Perpendicular
F7 = Midpoint
F9 = Insertion
F10 = Tangent
F11 = Quadrant
F12 = Node

Steps
1. Save the F-Keys.cuix to your desktop.
2. Launch AutoCAD.
3. Type CUI in the command line to launch the Customize User Interface.
4. Click the Transfer tab along the top.
5. In the left panel (Main File), expand Keyboard Shortcuts then Shortcut Keys.
6. In the right panel, open the saved F-Keys.cuix.

7. Expand Keyboard Shortcuts then Shortcut Keys.
8. Select the shortcut keys.
9. Drag the shortcut keys to Keyboard Shortcuts\Shortcut Keys on left panel. I placed the keys to the bottom of the list so I can easily find them.

10. Click the Save button on the left panel.
11. Click OK to close the Customize User Interface.

To reassign the OSNAPs with different F-Keys follow these steps.

1. Type CUI in the command line to launch the Customize User Interface.
2. Click the Customize tab along the top.
3. In the top left panel, expand Keyboard Shortcuts\Shortcut Keys.
4. Find the OSNAP F-Keys.
5. Click the desired OSNAP F-Key to change.
6. In the right lower Properties panel, click the button to the right of Key(s).

7. In the pop-up window, press the desired F-Key.

8. Click OK to close the dialog box..
9. Since another OSNAP is assigned with that F-Key, you’ll need to change the other OSNAP with a different F-Key.

10. Click OK to close the notice.
11. Click OK to close the Customize User Interface.

A link to the F-Keys.cuix file.

If you have a hard time remembering which key is which, create a template for the keyboard.

Let me know if you have any questions.