20+ Years of Design, Technology & More
20+ Years of Design, Technology & More
Before a product name is locked in, it usually starts life with a codename. It’s how teams keep projects straight and conversations private while development is still underway. The tradition goes way back at Autodesk, back to the 1980s when…
To improve AutoCAD performance, regularly clean the %TEMP% folder where temporary files accumulate. To do this, close AutoCAD and other applications, open Windows Explorer using Windows + R, type %temp%, and delete visible files. Regular cleaning, ideally weekly or monthly, enhances speed, reliability, and reduces potential crashes or corruption.
Autodesk University 2025 in Nashville marked my first attendance as a customer after 32 events. Highlights included a leadership forum on AI, lively receptions, and a memorable closing party featuring Train. Reconnecting with colleagues and friends, especially celebrating CADMama's retirement, made it a week of significant learning and networking.
If you’ve ever had an Autodesk product crash, you’ve likely seen the Customer Error Report (CER) dialog pop up. In that moment, it can be tempting to just close it and move on with your day. But clicking “Send Report” is one of the simplest and most powerful ways you can help improve the software you use every day.
Here’s why it matters.
AU 2025: Your Thrive Guide By Shaan Hurley
Welcome to my annual Autodesk University Thrive Guide, compiled and written to help you thrive, not just survive the Autodesk Design & Make event of the year. Whether it’s your first AU or your 30th, showing up prepared makes all the difference.
AU 2025 lands in Nashville this September, bringing together thousands of professionals across AEC, D&M, M&E, and beyond. With AI front and center and 500+ sessions on the schedule, there’s a lot to take in, but also a lot of opportunity.
This guide will help you cut through the noise, prioritize what matters, and make the most of your time in Music City.
Autodesk stock took a hit on July 9 after Bloomberg reported the company is weighing an acquisition of PTC. Neither side has confirmed anything, but the market reacted fast—Autodesk shares dropped nearly 6% by the end of the day.
This wouldn’t be a minor deal. PTC is a heavyweight in engineering software. And if the rumor turns out to be true, it would be Autodesk’s biggest acquisition ever—and a bold swing at reshaping the future of product development.
For decades, I’ve tracked every AutoCAD release and its codename from the early 'White Album' to the latest release, AutoCAD 2026 'Watt.' It’s a fun look back at how AutoCAD evolved and the internal project names.
Innovation doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It thrives in an environment where ideas can be tested, refined, and most importantly fail forward fast. That’s exactly what we built with Autodesk Labs several years ago when I was an Autodesk employee.…
In keeping with my long CAD history documentation hobby, I have updated my AutoCAD Timeline graphic covering the main releases of AutoCAD.
Having been both a customer and user of Autodesk products, and as a member of product teams, I’ve had the unique experience of seeing things from both perspectives. I’ve been the voice of the customer, advocating for their needs, interpreting their sentiment, and translating real-world use cases into product strategy. Whether you’re a startup or scaling up, here are some lessons that might help you focus on what really matters.