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by Justin Cao, March 31, 2020

What’s New in Autodesk Inventor 2021

It’s that time of the year once again when Autodesk introduces their latest and greatest version of Inventor. Below is What’s New in Inventor 2021. The Inventor 2021 release is structured around greater productivity for the end-user as well as the more efficient workflow with less of headaches. Also, for everyone that has posted about […]
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by Nikhil Venkat, March 28, 2020

Simplifying Autodesk FEA To Improve Solve Time

Traditionally, engineering problems were solved using massive calculations made by hand by a usually large team of engineers. Some problems, however, were so complex that they simply could not be solved by hand, leading to the development of a numerical method-based approach called Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Autodesk FEA, while greatly reducing human effort and […]
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by DJ Monzyk, March 27, 2020

Adding 3D Modeling to Your 2D Drafting AutoCAD Workflow

The demand for 3D modeling is rapidly growing, as it offers shorter design cycles for faster deliverables and more detailed visualizations than 2D CAD. And those advantages have real business value. By 2023, 3D design-based CAD is expected to generate $8,387.57 million in revenue, 196% more than 2D design.* So, it’s no surprise that across […]
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by Javier Chavez, March 27, 2020

How to Stay Connected by Accessing Fusion Team

The need to stay connected while working remotely on engineering projects has never been greater.  The Product Design and Manufacturing Collection gives us secure collaboration within and outside your organization with a product called Fusion Team.  If you have the Product Design and Manufacturing Collection, you already have access to Fusion Team. How to Access […]
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by Nicole Morris, March 25, 2020

Managing Inventor Styles for Remote Work

Are you wondering how to better manage Inventor Styles when working remotely? As many companies have transitioned to remote work, this has become a more common question. Be sure to visit our resources page for more info about Remote Work. As some people are logging in remotely to their work computers, while others have taken […]
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by Jose Paredes, March 25, 2020

How to Implement Autodesk Vault Basic

If you, like many of our customers, own a Product and Manufacturing Collection, you may or may not be aware of your access to Autodesk Vault Basic. Implementing Vault into a new environment can seem like a daunting task if the steps are not outlined for you. Today we’re going to look at how to […]
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by Adam Evangelista, March 16, 2020

How To Optimize Collaboration Tools To Work Remote

To work properly from home, there are a few facets of everyday office tool collaboration that we must maintain. It once was a matter of walking over to your coworker’s cubicle to check your findings or schedule a meeting. Nowadays, working from home means you must come to terms with the variety of technology and […]
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by Adam Evangelista, March 16, 2020

Tips for Configuring your License for Home-Use

Remote work is becoming the norm in many industries. However, working from home may present some unique challenges to your current workflow. How does a decentralized company retain their engineer’s access to their software tools? How do engineers stay connected to on-site design data? And of course, how do you promote effective collaboration with your […]
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by Jose Paredes, March 16, 2020

How to Access Internal Data when Working Remote

One challenge that presents itself when working from home is accessing your company’s internal or proprietary data. This could vary from native CAD data to word documents if you don’t have access to them. Then, unfortunately, there is no way to progress on a project. The method that is used to gain access to these […]
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by Jeff Perez, March 11, 2020

AutoCAD Plant 3D Pipe Specifications

Are you looking to implement your companies standard piping specifications into Autodesk’s AutoCAD Plant 3D? Or maybe you work with customers who require the use of their standard pipe specifications for projects and don’t know where to start? Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D Pipe Spec Editor is an additional add-on that comes with the installation of […]
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by Eric Paul, February 20, 2020

How to program in Inventor iLogic – VB.NET Operators and Expressions

When programming, it’s tough to get the results you want without knowing all the tools you have in your toolkit. Since Inventor iLogic is built on Microsoft’s VB.NET language, we can use their extensive documentation to get a better understanding of what’s possible and how we can achieve it. We hosted an Autodesk Virtual Academy […]
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by Nigel Ambayec, January 30, 2020

Windows 7 End of Life: What you need to know when using Autodesk software

As much as we all loved MS-DOS, Windows 95, XP, and more, all good things must eventually come to an end. If you haven’t already heard, January 14, 2020 marked the day in which Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 7. How does Windows 7 End of Life affect when using Autodesk software? A few […]
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by Niyati Chokshi, January 14, 2020

How to Connect Digitally to Perfect Reality Using Simulation-Based Digital Twins

Simulation-based digital twins is used to connect digitally to perfect reality. Harness New Engineering Simulation and IoT Technologies for Intelligent Asset Management Engineering simulation software and the Internet of Things have revolutionized asset management with a concept called the digital twin. A digital twin duplicates in software the physical properties of a machine and can […]
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by Alex Alvarez, January 9, 2020

Autodesk’s Repackaging Announcement: Fusion 360 with FeatureCAM

Autodesk’s repackaging for Fusion 360 and FeatureCAM software announcement brings new means of agile and collaborative work to manufacturing. Autodesk has introduced the new package of Fusion 360 & FeatureCAM software With Autodesk’s ongoing commitment and investment to advanced manufacturing, they are integrating strategic, next generation workflows that are unmatched in the industry. They have […]
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by John Dao, January 7, 2020

What is The Missing Link for Optimal Product Design?

There are many challenges in having the optimal product design. What are they and what is the missing link? The challenges of optimal material selection Your business success is intimately linked with the success of your products. As a result, you invest huge amounts of time and money in optimizing your product development processes. You […]
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AutoCAD Electrical Bill of Materials Report Says “No Data to Display”

Discover the solution to address the "No Data to Display" issue in the AutoCAD Electrical Bill of Materials Report. This report specifically showcases components that have been assigned catalog data. If you encounter the absence of data, follow these steps to resolve the issue...
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How to Make a Previous File Version the Latest Version in Vault Professional

Learn how to make a previous file version, the latest version of Vault Professional. Get the steps and watch the video here.
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