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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. From our Bloggers: a. In the spirit of Thanksgiving... b. Installing Free Revit Viewer on a non-Revit user system. 2. What's New a. Tools for Oscar Winners (and the rest of us too) b. Easier Solutions for Oil & Gas: Autodesk Plant Design Suite c. You didnt become an engineer to push paper. So dont. d. CADsoft Consulting Earns Structural Engineering Specialization e. McGraw-Hill Construction 2012 SmartMarket Report 3. Help Wanted a. ENI Technical Consultant

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From our Bloggers:

In the spirit of Thanksgiving...

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Isaac Harper, AEC Technical Consultant I wanted to share an old trick that easy to digest a quick way to make a block from your existing geometry. First thing you will want to do is to select all of the objects to be included in the block. Next hold down the Right+Click button until the cursor turns into an Arrow and Box Now while holding down the right mouse button still, move the new copy to the new location and release the right button and you will see a shortcut menu appear, choose Paste as Block DONE! Read More

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Installing Free Revit Viewer on a non-Revit user system. David Metcalf, AEC Technical Consultant Typically Design Review is a perfectly good way to review Revit models in DWF 3D format, but keeping the DWF 3D file up to date in a rapidly changing project can be too much an added workload. By default, installing any Revit product will also install the Revit Viewer. Revit in Viewer Mode does not pull a license or require activation on a machine that does not have a full seat installed. There are instances that some project teams require just the Revit Viewer installed to a team members system. Its only to be used for browsing and accessing the information in the model. And this is to be done in a way that no changes are effected from Revit in Viewer Mode. Read More

UPCOMING AUTODESK CLASSROOM TRAINING

AutoCAD 101 2013 Dec 17-18 Tempe Jan 17-18 Tempe Jan 21-22 Albuquerque AutoCAD 2013 Essentials Jan 2-4 Tempe Jan 28-30 Albuquerque Civil 3D 2013 Essentials Dec 17-19 Tucson Jan 9-11 Albuquerque Jan 14-16 Tempe Jan 21-23 Tucson Revit Architecture 2013 Essentials Dec 10-12 Albuquerque Jan 9-11 Tempe Revit MEP 2013 Essentials Dec 3-4 Albuquerque Civil 3D for Surveyors 2013 Jan 2-4 Tempe To register, contact Stacie at stacie.romney@cadsoft-consult.com or call 480-820-0408

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Additional classes offered (call to schedule if not listed above). AutoCAD 101

Explore the new Autodesk Digital Magazine, which includes six compelling, interactive articles, all focused on how you can use the Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suite to become more productive.* Available in Standard, Premium, and Ultimate versions, the Suite provides an end-to-end 3D animation solution at a significant cost saving. In this issue, you'll find "Suite'' articles, including: Single-step interoperability delivers a new dimension of productivity Reaping the benefits of an efficiency-based workflow Three capabilities that can help you day to day Also in this issue, read an exclusive interview with Autodesk Media & Entertainment industry expert Maurice Patel.

AutoCAD & AutoCAD LT Essentials AutoCAD & LT: Beyond the Basics AutoCAD Advanced Revit Architecture Essentials Revit Architecture Site & Structural Design Revit Architecture BIM Management Revit Architecture Conceptual Design & Visualization Revit Architecture Collaboration Tools Revit MEP Essentials Revit Structure Essentials Navisworks Essentials Civil 3D Essentials Civil 3D For Surveyors Map 3D Essentials AutoCAD Architecture Essentials Autodesk 3ds Max Design Essentials Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis Autodesk Plant Design Essentials Autodesk Vault Basic Essentials

ETRAINING 2013 ON DEMAND ONLINE COURSES

A cost effective and flexible way to receive up-to-date training on Autodesk 2013 products. AutoCAD 2013 Revit Architecture 2013 Revit MEP 2013 Revit Structure 2013 Navisworks 2013 Civil 3D 2013 Inventor 2013 Click Here to learn more and order your online courses.

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Lisa Clune - 505-342-6305 AEC Consultant Tod Tussey - 602-732-5214 AEC Consultant Chris Pitts - 602-732-5213 AEC Consultant Weston Jones - 602-732-5218 AEC Consultant Steve Rush - 602-732-5217 Product/Services Manager Laurie Malone - 602-732-5320 Director Engineering Services James Foster- 602-732-5216 Engineering Services Consultant Geoff McElwain - 480-820-0408 Engineering Services Consultant Randy Ries - 602-732-7212 Engineering Services Consultant William Klingberg - 602-732-5204

Built on the familiar AutoCAD platform, the Autodesk Plant Design Suite provides a complete package for plant planning and design. Unlike more complex solutions that are expensive and difficult to use, Autodesk offers a comprehensive solution for oil and gas at an exceptional value. To learn more, watch the free video series Easier Plant Design for Oil & Gas and youll see demonstrations of: Enhanced interoperability between Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD Plant 3D Structural workflows with Autodesk Plant Design Suite Project planning and management using Autodesk Navisworks Piping and instrumentation diagrams View the video series now and see how the Autodesk Plant Design Suite can help you get more done while saving time and money.

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Watch the video to see how Autodesk Vault takes care of secure access to design data for your entire department. So you don't have to. With Autodesk Vault Professional, everyone in your organization can see your design and engineering data in a secure environment. Vault makes it easy for departments like procurement, marketing, manufacturing, and management to check out the latest drawingsall without interrupting your workflow. With Autodesk Vault Professional, everyone in your organization can see your design and engineering data in a secure environment. Vault makes it easy for departments like procurement, marketing, manufacturing, and management to check out the latest drawingsall without interrupting your workflow. And if your company is currently running Microsoft SharePoint software, its even easier as Vault Professional integrates right out of the box. Learn how Autodesk Vault Professional allows you to effectively locate and access the design data you need, when you need it.

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CADsoft Consulting Earns Structural Engineering Specialization CADsoft Consulting has earned the new Autodesk Structural Engineering Specialization designation for value added resellers (VARs) from Autodesk, Inc., a world leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software. As an Autodesk Specialized Partner, we have made a significant investment in our people, have a solid business plan specific to structural engineering, have customer references, and can provide a high level of simulation systems and product experience and support to customers in the AEC industry. With this specialization, we continue our commitment of delivering specific and proven expertise to our industry. By providing guidance on the use of comprehensive structural design and analysis tools model based engineering, our customers can confidently drive and complete successful projects from conception to constructability.

McGraw-Hill Construction 2012 SmartMarket Report

Get the scoop on AEC professionals' attitudes and experiences with Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the latest McGraw-Hill Construction 2012 SmartMarket report. AEC professionals just like you shared their true feelings about working with BIMfrom reduced errors and omissions in documents to better project communication and meeting client demands. Get the report.

Help Wanted
ENI Technical Consultant

The ENI Technical Consultant provides technical expertise to CADsoft Consulting, Inc.s clients (ENI - Engineering Natural Resources and Infrastructure Systems Design) in the support of Autodesk Core AutoCAD, Civil 3D (previous Land Desktop, Civil Design, Survey), Map 3D (Mapping GIS and Survey), Infrastructure Modeler, Navisworks, Raster Design, Map Guide etc. software products. In addition; Software installation to include network deployment administration; working knowledge of basic Hardware, Windows XP and Windows 7; pre & post-sales support (on and offsite), training, project mentoring, customer demonstrations, customer technical support and assist in other products or service the company offers. The position is a direct report to CADsoft Consulting vice president and indirect to the president. Employment is full-time, approximately 40 hours per week Monday through Friday and may include some travel outside normal business hours. We are looking for someone who has the following qualifications: Candidate must have a min 5 yrs. design experience with Autodesk Civil 3D ver2012 (Previous - Land Desktop, Civil Design and Survey) products. Candidate must have a min 2 yrs. experience with the use of Autodesk Map 3D or working knowledge of Map functionality inside Civil 3D. Must be familiar with database design and integration (for GIS). MapGuide experience a plus. Professional registration (PE) or EIT certifications are a plus. Must be comfortable speaking in front of small to large-sized audiences. Customer support minded Working knowledge of Hardware and Windows Operating Systems (Client and Network) to troubleshoot installation issues. Candidates must have five years of experience with large / medium projects in Civil Engineering or a related field and be able to be considered the office expert using Civil 3D. They will need to be a self-starter, and possess excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. If you are interested or know someone who fits the above, please email jobs@cadsoft-consult.com Click here for a complete job description.

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