20+ Years of Design, Technology & More
20+ Years of Design, Technology & More
Al Whatmough, CEO of Toolpath, announced a unique event for machinists combining CNC discussions with outdoor experiences. Participants ride lifts at Mammoth, conversing about machining and AI in a relaxed environment. The idea promotes community building without pressure.
Seeking insights from firms on managing Autodesk product uninstalls and upgrades, highlighting issues with leftover files causing crashes. Current manual cleanup is inefficient, requiring IT to remove remnants that should be eliminated automatically. They emphasize the need for a reliable tool from Autodesk to ensure a true clean uninstall process for improved stability.
Slow performance in MicroStation CONNECT or OpenRoads can stem from configuration issues, network latency, or bad variables. Generating an MSDebug file helps identify these causes effectively.
Autodesk's Customer Error Reports (CER) are crucial for CAD Managers to diagnose crashes effectively. These reports, generated post-crash, provide insights into system information and usage patterns. Local access to CER data can help identify issues, improve reliability, and enhance productivity. Future visibility may empower administrators to track trends and proactively address problems.
As design tools evolve, CAD standards must also adapt to ensure consistency, accuracy, and efficiency in projects. Regular reviews, conducted quarterly or yearly, will capture lessons learned, incorporate new efficiencies, and standardize updates. This proactive approach fosters collaboration and maintains quality, ensuring standards align with current workflows and technology.
Shaan shares insights from my dual experience as an Autodesk customer and product team member. Key lessons include prioritizing must-have features using the Kano Model, ensuring features align with business goals, leveraging data, and understanding customer feedback context. Additionally, fostering a culture of learning and storytelling can drive innovation and customer loyalty.
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…
CAD standards must remain current to ensure consistency and efficiency. Outdated standards lead to disengagement and inconsistency in design practices. Regular reviews, user involvement, clear documentation, effective communication, and ease of use are essential for maintaining effective standards. Continuously evolving standards align teams and promote smooth project execution.
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.
Design and construction software isn’t cheap. And it shouldn’t be—when it works, it pays for itself.
But measuring value isn’t always straightforward. You’re not just buying features. You’re investing in time saved, risk avoided, and work that flows smoother between teams.
Here’s how to figure out if your software is actually pulling its weight.