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Amy's Architecture Webcasts
Annotation Techniques in AutoCAD Architecture - October 1, 2008
This webcast, hosted by Autodesk Technical Specialist Amy Fietkau, will teach you all about Annotation features such as Annotation Scaling, Dimensions, Tags, Ref Notes, and Sheet Notes.
Project Organization in AutoCAD Architecture - August 20, 2008
Join Amy Fietkau, Autodesk Technical Specialist, as she describes Project Navigator, reviews detail organization features, places views on sheets, creates constructs and provides many more tips for organizing your projects.
AutoCAD Architecture 2009: Tips and Tricks - July 9, 2008
Get an insider's view to some of the Autodesk team's favorite tips and tricks in AutoCAD Architecture 2009 in this special webcast hosted by Autodesk® Technical Specialist Amy Fietkau and joined by two of our Product Support Specialists.
New Features in AutoCAD Architecture 2009 -
June 4, 2008
Learn great new features and enhancements for automating drafting tasks, streamlining documentation and sharing design intent in AutoCAD Architecture 2009.
Leveraging your AutoCAD data in AutoCAD Architecture - May 7, 2008
Are you an architect who's been using AutoCAD but is ready to make the move to AutoCAD Architecture? This webcast shows how to leverage your existing AutoCAD data in AutoCAD Architecture!
A First Look at AutoCAD Architecture 2009 - April 9, 2008
Geared towards the user who is brand new to AutoCAD Architecture, needs a refresher, or is interested in making the switch to the "AutoCAD for Architects", this webcast will give you an overview of the basics.
The Path to BIM for Small Firms - February 20, 2008
Are you a small firm and considering a shift to Building Information Modeling (BIM) but aren't sure where to begin? Learn about the principles of BIM, how to be more competitive using BIM, how to utilize your existing AutoCAD data while migrating to BIM and much more!
Annotation DWGs - January 10, 2008
Get a front row look at the annotation features of AutoCAD Architecture including smart blocks, new scale, and AEC dimensions.
Display Control - December 6, 2007
Wondering how that window in your floor plan would look in a reflected plan or how to quickly turn off the swing for a door? Learn all that and more with AutoCAD Architecture's display control features!
Doors, Windows and Assemblies - November 6, 2007
Looking to design a special window assembly, or change the framing on a door? Learn all this and much more in this special session on doors, windows and assemblies.
A Better, Faster AutoCAD for Residential Drafting - October 11, 2007
Interested in residential architecture projects? Learn the drawing and design tools of AutoCAD® Architecture from a residential architect's perspective.
Sharing DWG Files - September 10, 2007
Get tips and tricks on file exporting, transmitting, printing and more with the powerful file sharing features in AutoCAD Architecture!
AutoCAD Architecture 2008: New Features - July 10, 2007
Learn how architects, designers and drafters can realize immediate increases in productivity and accuracy in this easy to use purpose-built solution.
Leveraging AutoCAD in AutoCAD Architecture - June 6, 2007
Discover how to boost productivity and complete projects more quickly and efficiently than ever!
A First Look at AutoCAD Architecture 2008 - May 3, 2007
Learn how this purpose-built solution, featuring efficient new tools in the familiar AutoCAD environment, substantially boosts your productivity and accuracy.
Create Between the Lines - February 27, 2007
Learn to use Linework for creation of different objects, such as curtain walls, door and window assemblies, and stairs.
The Strongest Link - January 23, 2007
Having difficulty keeping track of all your files? See how Project Navigator links all the drawings in a project.
If Walls Could Talk - December 19, 2006
Find out how you can save a lot of time with automated wall creation and cleanup.
Compare, and Compare Alike - November 14, 2006
Drawing Compare lets you instantly see differences in drawings with side-by-side comparisons of different versions.
Objects of Your Affection - October 19, 2006
Walls, windows, and doors constantly changing? Learn how to quickly add, resize, or eliminate objects.
Learn to Share with the Content Browser – September 28, 2006
See how easy it is to let everyone in your office access, share, and reuse blocks and commands.
Elevations to a New Level - August 17, 2006
What's the proper way to create interior elevations? Learn tips and tricks for automating your workflow using 3D.
Tag You're It - July 13, 2006
If you're tired of creating tedious tags, see how these tools and shortcuts can make your life much easier.
What's New in Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2007 - June 8, 2006
Check out cool new features in Architectural Desktop, including 2D spaces, schedules, and display themes.
Wide Open Spaces - March 9, 2006
Find out how you can automatically calculate square footage and generate color-coded floor plans.
Building Blocks to Success - February 9, 2006
Intelligent blocks help you create schedules faster and ensure that construction documents are consistent with designs.
It's in the Details - January 5, 2006
Learn how to create details faster-and pull from a "toolbox" of thousands of pre-made parts.
Sustainable Design Webcast Series
View the recordings of our newest webcast series focusing on sustainable design and building. This series features the principles of sustainable design, methods for sustainable building techniques, and building information modeling (BIM) as a means for multi-disciplinary project teams to design, analyze, coordinate and build high-performance, sustainable buildings.Going Paperless and the Environmental Impact of Architectural Practices - October 14, 2008
This is the fourth webcast in our 6 part series. Learn simple ways to reduce your organization’s carbon footprint by reducing paper and travel while streamlining communications throughout the design process. See how to go paperless in your drawing reviews, consultant coordination and interference detections. Leverage key trends in keeping things digital and dematerialized while increasing “ball-in-court” accountability. Find out how to avoid common pitfalls of digitizing processes, and how to retain accountability and transparency throughout the design processes.
Migrating to Building Information Modeling (BIM) - September 24, 2008
If you're an AutoCAD® or AutoCAD® Architecture user and interested in learning more about building information modeling (BIM), or if you're already using Revit® Architecture an want to learn more about BIM, this webcast will get you on the right track. Learn how you can keep your drawings accurate and consistent no matter which of these powerful packages you're using or plan to use!
Sustainable Design and the MEP Engineer - September 16, 2008
Today's trend towards greener buildings requires leading-edge systems-engineering to optimize performance in both efficiency and use. Additionally, many requirements in building codes and certifications require analysis and simulation much earlier in the design cycle than traditional workflows support. This webcast discusses how MEP Engineers use technology to contribute a vital link in the sustainable building process.
Sustainable Design and the Civil Engineer - August 12, 2008
This is the second webcast in our 6 part series. Civil Engineers have long been entrusted with managing our land and water resources in the residential, transportation, and land development projects they work on every day. With increased focus on sustainable design, Civil Engineers are being asked to contribute LEED points to projects, and embrace new standards, such as Low Impact Development. Learn how AutoCAD Civil 3D can help Civil Engineers meet these increasing demands.
Bridging Environmental and Architectural Design to Nurture Renewability - July 15, 2008
This is the first webcast in our 6 part series. Learn the fundamental principles and methods of sustainable design from a BIM perspective. Use powerful information modeling and design visualization techniques to integrate your BIM model with sustainable design standards and analysis criteria such as LEED. Use third party tools such as Green Building Studio and IES' Virtual Environment to perform basic solar shading, day lighting and energy use analyses on a variety of buildings.