South Australian Revit Users Group

REVIT Users Group South Australia

2010-06-29T17:07:00.000+09:30

The Group has redesigned its blog / website and can be found here…

The next meeting is tonight (June 29th 2010) - I hope all goes well as I unfortunately can't make it…

SA Revit Users Group Rebirth...

2010-03-18T21:06:00.003+10:30

The rebirthing event, last Tuesday afternoon (March 16) of the SA Revit Users Group was an outstanding success with thanks KarelCAD for organising the event. Let's hope, new blood will take over the reins and get the group back on track…

Onto other exciting news, it was announced that this April 21st, KarelCAD and Autodesk will be presenting the National Product Launch showcasing products across all industries… Revit 2011 is on its way… :)

It's almost that time of the year again...

2009-07-28T12:11:00.003+09:30

Well August is almost upon us and that will mean AU2009 registrations will be going live in a few weeks time...

Reading the various blogs about AU2009, you can already view a draft AU2009 class schedule to assist you when registering early next month.

This year AU2009 is being held over 3 days, from Dec 1 - 3, 2009 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel, Las Vegas - hope to see you there :)

Update Now Availabale

2009-07-08T07:29:00.003+09:30

The long awaited Update Release 1 for Revit 2010 products is now available for download.
You can download the service packs by going to the following links
Revit Architecture 2010 Update Release 1
Revit Structure 2010 Update Release 1
Revit MEP 2010 Update Release 1

Don't forget to read the Update Enhancement lists and the service pack readme files.

New Build available soon???

2009-06-28T12:31:00.002+09:30

As reported in Revit blog, Revit3D.com and Steve Stafford's Revit OpEd there is a new Revit Build waiting in the wings - due to be released very soon. For a list of improvements and enhauncements, a detailed can be found here...

AUGI AEC Edge

2009-06-25T08:39:00.003+09:30

AUGI and Extension Media are very excited to announce AUGI AEC Edge. A new publication dedicated to the AEC industry, the innaugural issue of AUGIAEC EDGE is now available for download. This feature packed magazine is dedicated to delivering mission-critical, game-changing, industry-leading, best practice advice to the AEC industry. This premiere issue is focused around exciting developments in the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process and features Revit-based solutions, news, and contributions from industry experts.

Click Here to download

RTC Wrap Up...

2009-06-25T08:31:00.003+09:30

Well another highly successful RTC is over - huge congrats to Wesley Benn & his RTC committee- you guys did an excellant job. It was also great to catch up with a few South Aussie's - its great to know interest is still out there - so watch out for further developments happening soon.

Another highlight of the RTC saw a meeting of local user group chairpersons around Australia getting together to discuss many issues. I'm looking forward to further developments.

Revit Technology Conference 2009

2009-05-24T15:28:00.003+09:30

Wow, it's only about 4 weeks to go until Australia's premier Revit event, RTC 2009 takes place. This 3 day event is streamed to benefit both novices and experts, and features experts in Revit Architecture, Revit Structure and Revit MEP as well as a new one-day stream specifically for Principals.

This outstanding event is to be held at the SEBEL ALBERT PARK, MELBOURNE, Thursday – Saturday, 18 – 20 June 2009.

Let's hope I'll see you there!

Time to take a break...

2008-12-23T14:29:00.002+10:30

See you all in the New Year - now its time to take a well deserved break...

Nice ... A thanksgiving present :)

2008-11-28T00:06:00.005+10:30

Well its almost like a thanksgiving present... It was announced yesterday on AUGI by Scott Latch, Technical Product manager,

All, I am pleased to announce that the Revit product teams have just
released the English version of Web Update 3 for Revit Architecture 2009 (Build 20081118_1045). Web Update 3 can be found under the Revit Architecture product download page, www.autodesk.com/revitarchitecture-download

For a list of improvements, please refer to the “Web Update Enhancement List” located on the product download pages. Localized versions of Web Update 3 will be available over the next few weeks. Similar to Web Update 2, the localized versions will be released as full installs.

A great turn-out last night

2008-11-26T11:23:00.003+10:30

A great turn out happened last night at SA's Revit Users Group relaunch, where 25-30 attended the proceedings. And like most events something always goes awry... the presentation was supposed to be carried by Ben, who unfortunately fell ill (hope you feel better mate...) but David Wills stepped to save the day and gave a good presention on rendering with RAC2009 & mental ray and some great tips n' tricks.

Huge thanks to Phil Sawbridge & KarelCAD for organizing this - until next year when were likely to reconvene... Happy Holidays peoples :)

Venue change

2008-11-19T14:08:00.003+10:30

Well this is certainly a good sign... increased numbers interested in the SA Revit Users Group have warranted a venue change to cater for the increased demand.

The new venue is: The ArchiCentre,100 Flinders Street, Adelaide.
Date: Tuesday 25th November
Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm
Refreshments including beer, wine, soft drink, tea/coffee and light nibbles will be available.

See you there :)

Next Meeting... Relaunching SARUG

2008-11-18T14:41:00.003+10:30

In efforts to revitalize the group, KarelCAD are spear-heading proceedings for the next installment of the SA Revit Users Group. The meeting details are as follows:

Date: Tuesday 25th November
Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm
Where: KarelCAD, Level 5, 12 Pirie St, Adelaide, 5000
RSVP: Phil Sawbridge, by Tuesday 18th November
Tel: 8110 7601 or email: phils@karelcad.com.au

Agenda

Open Forum
Future User Group agendas
Technical Presentation
Navisworks & Revit platforms

To book your attendance or for further information please contact Phil Sawbridge 08 8110 7601

Revit Users NT & Revit Argentina

2008-10-26T10:55:00.007+10:30

It was great to catch up with some of the members of the Revit Users of Northern Territory, Gregg Jettner, Brad Hayward, John Berryman to name a few...

Whilst they tried to pick my brains on Revit questions majority were questions relating to AUGI and Autodesk University. I finally got to meet SA/NT's KarelCADs Sales Manager, Phil Sawbridge who had earlier demonstrated web-ex online demonstration - a very useful tool in training.

Later that day, I also recieved a nice note from a fellow Reviteer, Leonardo Martin Aita, who writes for Revit Argentina's blog who has a nice link video showing some Revit work... looks like I will have to brush up on my Spanish.

"Metric CadCARDs"

2008-10-10T11:17:00.004+10:30

For those users still using AutoCAD injunction with or whilst learning Revit, Susan Dunn of Autograph Technical Services sent me this email about an exciting new product designed to assist, Save Time...Save Money...Accelerate Productivity and Education.

Autograph Technical Services introduces two new "Metric CadCARDs" - one version featuring ISO Sheet Sizes, and the other, ANSI and Architectural Sheet Sizes into metric conversions. Text heights, dimensioning operations, and all other functions have been revised and updated to be the perfect metric productivity, reference, and educational tools for use with AutoCAD.

CadCARD SlideCharts are updated through AutoCAD 2009 and also compatible with other versions of AutoCAD - including 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2002, 2000, R14, R12, LT, earlier versions of AutoCAD, and other software that functions with AutoCAD. In addition, some features are useful with other CAD programs such as Revit...

Be sure to check them out at www.cadcard.com

Its finally happened...

2008-10-02T14:50:00.004+09:30

After many members asking me when is it likely to happen, Autodesk have finally announced that that all three Revit products are now available to Subscription customers in 64 bit versions.

It has been reported that the 64 bit verions offer improved performance for memory intensive tasks such as rendering, printing, model upgrading and file importing and exporting.

If you're a 64bit operating system user and an Autodesk Subsrciption user then I'd be seriously checking this out...

Revit Service Pack 2 now available...

2008-09-27T17:54:00.003+09:30

OK it was first mentioned in the AUGI Forums, then in Steve Stafford's Revit OpEd blog and lastly in The Revit Clinic AND now I'm downloading Revit's Service Pack 2

Yes, its finally happened, the Revit product teams have just released a Web Update 2 for Revit Architecture 2009 (Build 20080915_2100) in Service Pack technology similar to the AutoCAD based products.

The Web Update 2 can be found under the Revit Architecture product download page:

DOWNLOAD NOW

It is recommend that you read the Service Pack Readme before installing.

Technical Publications...

2008-09-24T15:59:00.003+09:30

From my regular blog, I had mentioned and introduced The Revit Clinic. This time they've provided us with a whole list of technical documents for all Revit products users - certainly worth a look and read.

Thanks guys - keep up the great work

Truss Generators

2008-09-24T15:48:00.007+09:30

Well its certainly been awhile... I meant to post this info sometime back but just never got around to it...

What the heck am I'm babbling, you ask... well In the AUGI Forums, about one month ago, there was an interesting thread about a Roof Truss Generator and its now reporting:

demo about 3D Truss Sytem Grid tansformations and link with roof parameters
was added to our web site:http://www.tools4revit.com/on the page:http://www.tools4revit.com/truss-plus/overview/

From a basic inspection of the site - it certainly looks very promising.

Beside the Cursor...: IES VE-Ware, Building Energy Analysis for Revit 2009#links

2008-05-19T18:36:00.001+09:30

Beside the Cursor...: IES VE-Ware, Building Energy Analysis for Revit 2009#links

Good friend and fellow AUGI BoD member, Richard Binning posted this exciting news on his blog "Beside the Cursor".

It'll interesting to see if any Australian company follows suit with something suitable for our energy rating schemes... only time will tell I suppose

Yes Its On Again! Revit Technology Conference

2008-05-13T18:21:00.004+09:30

Experience the Power of BIM with Autodesk Revit

Now in it's fourth year, the Revit Technology Conference has already established itself as the premiere BIM-based event in the Asia Pacific region.

Following the success of our Roadshow in 2007 (Sydney, Brisbane, Auckland, Melbourne, and Perth), the RTC Committee have pleasure in inviting you and your team to attend the Annual Conference to be held in Brighton Beach, Sydney. The Conference aims to draw attendees from throughout Australia and New Zealand, as well as other Asia Pacific regions.

The 2008 Annual Conference is to be held Thursday 26 June – Saturday 28 June at the Novotel Brighton Beach, Sydney.

You can now register to the Conference. Also remember to keep checking back in for updates posted in the RUGs Forums.

Sadly I cannot attend again this year, as it conflicts with the AUGI Board of Directors meeting in Portland, Oregon, USA.

EARLYBIRD Closes Monday 26 May!! Don't miss out... Register today!!!

Season's Greetings

2007-12-29T21:42:00.000+10:30

Wishing you all a very

Merry Christmas

and a

Happy New Year

Avatech Revit Utilities

2007-11-23T13:42:00.000+10:30

Another little gem found in the AUGI forums - Revit Extensions

Avatech’s Revit Utilities for Autodesk Revit 2008 have developed a variety of applications, namely...

Room Renumber
This utility allows a Revit Architecture user to easily renumber existing rooms into an order defined by selection. In addition, rooms can be inserted into an existing series of rooms with the subsequent room numbers “shifted” to make space for the inserted room number.
Change Case
Does your company (or your client) have standards or preferences on whether rooms or views are named with UPPER CASE, Title Case or lower case? If so, this tool will save you lots of time! The tool can scan your model, and automatically fix “case issues” to whatever standard you would like.
Door Mark Update
Should your Door Marks refer to the room that the door swings into? This utility interrogates all doors and rooms to determine what the proper mark should be for each door, allows the Revit Architecture user to inspect and override the suggested marks, and updates the marks.

So far, whilst I've installed all 3 extensions, I've only used the "change case" utility with no dramas... A little bit limiting with only Rooms Names or View Names able to be changed but its a step in the right direction. I may just have to take a look at the API as well - time to learn a new language!

In case you missed these notices... New Builds... & Revit Estimating

2007-11-23T12:55:00.000+10:30

(1) As mentioned in many Revit blogs and in the AUGI Forums, there are new builds for Revit Architecture, Revit Structure and Revit MEP.

They can be downloaded from here.

(2) In Daryl Gregoire's blog, "REVIT Rocks", he has posted information about an Autodesk White paper on BIM Modelling & Estmating and details of a new product, entitled "eBusiness Software - A Revit Esitmating Demo Site"

Looks promising... nice find!

AUGI BoD ~ End of Term

2007-11-23T12:36:00.000+10:30

Wow doesn't time fly when you're having fun... As I'm gearing up to attend Autodesk University 2007 in Los Vegas, USA, next week, my term of office is nearing its end with the AUGI Board of Directors. Directors are elected for two-year terms, and mine finishes on December 31, 2007.

People often ask, why I do it? I believe it's an honour and privilege to serve on the AUGI Board and I volunteered to be involved, to learn new things, to meet new people. I am grateful to have had this experience, to have met so many interesting people from all over the world, with different experiences, different outlooks. It never ceases to amaze me how vast our experiences are, yet how similar.

AUGI Chapter Awards to be Presented at Autodesk University

2007-10-08T12:40:00.000+09:30

AUGI will present three awards to recognize outstanding dedication and efforts in the AUGI chapter user group community. The winners will be announced and given an award at Autodesk University 2007. Make sure you put your nominations in now! Please forward this email to your members and to your group'ssponsor.

The three award categories include:

Chapter of the Year Award
This award recognizes the outstanding contributions by the dedicated people in an AUGI Chapter organization who provide essential services to their members. This award will be presented at the AUGI Annual Meeting, Tuesday, November 27.

Sponsor Individual of the Year Award
This award recognizes outstanding accomplishments of a sponsor individual in the mentoring and support of their sponsorship of one or more AUGI Chapters. This award will be presented at the AUGI Local Chapter Leadership Conference, Monday, November

Chapter Member of the Year Award
This award recognizes outstanding accomplishments of AUGI Chapter members in support of the operation and management of an AUGI Chapter. This award will be presented at the AUGI Local Chapter Leadership Conference, Monday, November 26.

Requirements:
Complete the nomination form for the category of your choice. Nomination forms, for each category, are available at:
http://www.augi.com/documents/chaptermemberform.pdf
http://www.augi.com/documents/chapterform.pdf
http://www.augi.com/documents/sponsorindividualform.pdf

Every line must be completed for the nomination to be considered. Send the nomination form to AUGI Community Coordinator Jill Keefer, jill.keefer@augi.com, by October 17, 2007. A panel will review the nominations and select a winner based on the criteria outlined on the nomination form.

Revit Architecture Wish List Ballot is now open!

2007-10-08T12:17:00.000+09:30

As previously mentioned in the AUGI Community Forums and on Blaugi...

It's time to vote for your Revit Architecture top ten wishes. AUGI members have been submitting their ideas for product improvements via the new Revit Architecture Wish List.

The ballot will remain open through the last day of October to give everyone a chance to drop by and choose their top ten wishes. Please contribute by taking a few minutes to visit the Revit Architecture Wish List Ballot and make your wishes known.

Temporary Dimensions...

2007-08-30T18:04:00.000+09:30

For those of you you missed in it in the AUGI Forums or even Steve Stafford's Revit OpEd, part of the new improvements in the recent build included adjusting the size of temporary dimension text through Revit.ini.

Scott Latch, the new Technical Product Manager for Revit Architecture, posted these step-by-step instructions on how to modify the Revit.ini file to adjust the size of the temporary dimensions, in the AUGI Revit Community Forums.

1. Open Revit.ini file in Notepad.
The file is typically located in C:\Program Files\Revit Architecture 2008\Program.

2. Add the following line to Revit.ini in [Graphics] section:
TempDimFontSizeInPoints=N
Where N is a number larger than 8 (default hardcoded value). Good starting point is twice the default size (i.e. 16-17).

3. Save Revit.ini.

4. Restart Revit. If the size of temporary dimensions is still small, repeat from step 1 with larger number.

Please note, the [Graphics] section may not exist. If this is the case add a line that contains [Graphics].

Revit Architecture - Web Update SP2 available

2007-08-23T22:08:00.000+09:30

Hot off the presses, so to speak...

This download is the most recent build for the Revit® Architecture 2008 and AutoCAD® Revit® Architecture® Suite 2008 software products.
It is available to registered users of Revit Architecture 2008, and is subject to the terms and conditions of the end-user license agreement that appears during installation.
For a list of improvements, please download the Revit® Architecture 2008 Web Update Enhancement List:
Note: Build Number can be found in the Web Update Enhancement List (as noted below)

Web Update Enhancement List
Revit Architecture 2008
Improvements made in the current Web Update SP2 build (20070810_1700):
• Improves stability after receiving a corrupt element warning when opening a project.
• Publish to DWF™ functions when Rooms are present and are clipped by the viewport.
• Improves stability when saving a Project with a linked DWG™ file that contains an image.
• Improves stability when applying a view template to a sheet view.
• In Windows Vista™ operating system, allows the ability to write to revit.ini, licpath.lic,
KeyboardShortcuts.txt, and the Journals folder.
• Line based families contained in a group are no longer flipped when the group is mirrored.
• Improves stability when importing group into Titleblock family.
• Allows the ability to export renderings to TIFF format.
• When temporary dimension text too small to read, user can adjust the size of the font through Revit.ini.
• Linked DWG added by another user will now show up in Manage Links after reload latest.
• “Relative” spot elevation updates automatically with the change in Level elevation.
• When exporting to DWG, overlapping lines that share a point are no longer missing in the resulting DWG file.

AU2007 Registration Opens for AUGI & Subscription Members

2007-08-17T16:31:00.000+09:30

Great News, its that time of year again. Registration for the Autodesk Event of the Year - Autodesk University has just been opened for AUGI and Autodesk Subscription members alike...

Similarly, like last year AUGI has negotiated with Autodesk to offer the "AU 2007 3-For-1 Promotion"

If you are you attending AU 2007 you'll want to take advantage of this exclusive offer from Autodesk and AUGI. Register three (3) or more members from your local user group community and your chapter will receive one free pass to AU. This is a limited offer available to the first 100 registered groups who take advantage of it (limit of one free pass per local user group chapter). Don't delay. Act now.

"How do I take advantage of this offer?" Once your chapter members are registered for AU 2007 send their contact information (name, email address, phone number & local chapter name) in an email to: michael.curry@augi.com. Please put "AU 3-For-1 Promo" in the subject line. The first 100 chapters to respond, and whose registrations are subsequently confirmed, will qualify for this offer.

Don't delay. Act now! Make sure you are one of the first 100 chapters to take advantage of this limited offer!

In addition to the 3-For-1 Promo, The Second Annual AUGI Leadership Conference will be held on Monday, November 26th in association with AU 2007 at the Venetian Hotel, Room Lido 3101.

Registration opens at 1:00 p.m. and the event will begin at 1:30 p.m. This powerful half-day conference is open to all registered AU attendees and will focus on the creation, building, and maintenance of local user group communities.

A general session and opening remarks will be followed by training sessions focused on topics that are vital to user groups, including: how to launch and grow a successful user group, strategic planning, and partnering with key organizations like Autodesk and the Autodesk Re-Seller community.

Following the training sessions, attendees will participate in breakout sessions focused on developing new ideas and approaches for user group marketing, hosting successful meetings, and creating win-win sponsor relationships. In these sessions, ideas and best practices will be shared and innovative techniques will emerge.

A reception and refreshments will follow. Close the event by networking with friends, old and new.

Group leaders and potential leaders - do not miss this; plan to attend the AUGI leadership Conference for a truly rewarding experience.

Seating is limited and registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no fee to register.

To secure your spot, send an email to: jill.keefer@augi.com. Please put "AUGI Leadership Conference Reservation" in the subject line and be certain to include the following information in the body of your email: name, user group name, city, state, and phone number.

See you at Autodesk University 2007!

AU2007 Preliminary Schedules released

2007-07-30T13:04:00.000+09:30

Well the AU (Autodesk University) machine is about to ramp up...

Joeseph Wurcher has just posted in his blog the preliminary course schedules for AU2007 - but requests your assistance...

This year, we will offer sessions at the same time as the General Session. Those offered at the same time as the General Session will be repeated during AU— in a sense, it frees up one slot for attendees who are interested in those particular repeat sessions. The AU core team made the decision today to offer those additional 20. Those classes do not show up in the schedule yet. I would like your point of view on this plan. Does it make sense to you to offer classes at the same time as the General Session? Let me hear from you!

— Joseph

And for us Revit users there's some great cousres being offerred... it’s time to get your justification together, if you haven’t already, to attend the best Autodesk user event on the planet.

So when and where is AU2007 - 15th Annual Autodesk University

November 27 – 30, 2007

The Venetian Resort Hotel

Las Vegas, U.S.A.

See you there!!!

Revit Technology Conference 2007

2007-07-16T10:26:00.000+09:30

This just received via an email from Wesley Benn, RTC & RUGS (Revit User Group Sydney) Chairman

The Revit Technology Conference is an annual event designed to cater to the needs of the Revit-based CAD community. Founded and run by users of the software, RTC is the pre-eminent educational and networking event for users throughout the SE Asian region. This year the team is coming to you! We are embarking on a series of one day seminars held in 6 cities designed to entice, enrich, and enliven your worklife (FDA approval pending...).

The Conference program will specifically look at User Interface, Modelling, Documentation and Collaboration. These sessions are designed to provide users at all levels ideas to take back to work with them to improve workflow, efficiency, and effectiveness.
The Roadshow will focus on tips and tricks, best practices, and undocumented features within each broad subject area. These sessions are not intended to be tool by tool training, but rather an opportunity to show existing users how to improve their user experience, and new users what they can achieve using Revit. The sessions will discuss and be relevant to all versions of Revit (Architecture, Structure, MEP), and cover information valuable to all experience levels.
You can pre-register your interest for the RTC Roadshow at this link...

I do hope that we will get to see many more of you in person than has previously been the case, and that this roadshow drives the conference series, and the community, on to bigger and better things in the future.

Remember to diarize the date for Adelaide leg:

Adelaide

Wednesday
29 August

Hyatt Regency
North Terrace
Adelaide, South Australia

9am - 5.30pm

See you all there!

AUGI BoD meets at "the Factory" (aka Autodesk Waltham)

2007-06-26T00:49:00.000+09:30

Well one of life's great pleasure was walking inside the hallowed offices of the "Revit Factory" or more commonly known as Autodesk Waltham, MA.

The AUGI board, decided to host their June face to face meeting at the Autodesk offices, this time in Waltham, MA rather than the usual San Rafael, CA. and it was certainly an uplifting experience...

New Drawing Extensions for Revit

2007-05-22T15:37:00.000+09:30

WOW! After reading Nicholos & Wai's current blog post on BIM & BEAM they report on a great new drawing extension available from Robobat.

This extension is a very convenient tool that can be used in any of the Revit products: Revit Architecture, Revit Structure or Revit MEP.

"With this tool you can easily in a couple of clicks generate drafting views out of the model views so if the model changes then you can freeze your details and reuse them on the same project or even on a new project by transferring the drafting view..."

New Revit Blog

2007-04-16T12:47:00.000+09:30

Reading Shaan Hurley's blog "Between The Lines" earlier today, he announced Another New Autodesk Blog: BIM and Beam - a Revit Structure blog.

So don't forget to bookmark (or add to your favourites /feeds) BIM and Beam

Woo Hoo Its Arrived!

2007-04-13T15:03:00.000+09:30

Well Friday the 13th has always been good to me...

and this time is no exception as earlier today, Revit Architecture 2008 arrived by courier

oh joy! oh bliss! life is good...

No need to download now... although as reported on the AUGI Revit Community Forums...

There is if you use worksets. The web download contains an important bug fix. Install off CD and then install the updated version skipping the content installation is the easiest way to minimise downloads.

Revit Architecture 2008 Now Available

2007-04-13T07:58:00.000+09:30

For those of us just waiting for Revit Architecture 2008 - it is now available for download on Autodesk's website

It certainly has increased in file size download, previously it hovered around 120Mb - now its a whopping 260Mb.

Revit Architecture 2008 (exe - 260 Mb)Build Number: 20070404_1700

Autodesk Usability Team Needs Your Help

2007-03-14T15:20:00.000+10:30

Project objective:

AutoCAD product design is gathering a collection of screenshots to broaden our view of our customers work environment.

We are looking for a screenshot that best captures your normal toolbar arrangement, palette setup, dashboard position, etc. We will use these screenshots to aid our design decisions concerning the user interface of AutoCAD and any other Autodesk products.

As a participant in this Project, we ask you to take a screenshot of your working environment; preferably while you have a project/drawing open and email it to screenshot@autodesk.com.

If the project contains sensitive material, please use a non-sensitive project or scale the model so vulnerable details can’t be seen. Autodesk respects the confidentiality of our customers and will only use your screenshot as a part of our internal design process.Here are a couple ways to make a screenshot (the instructions are the same if you are using a single monitor or dual monitors):

Using Outlook. With the Autodesk application active, hit the Print Screen (PrtSc) key on your keyboard. Paste the screenshot directly in the message pane of Outlook. Send to: screenshot@autodesk.com
Using word processing program or image editor. With the Autodesk application active, hit the Print Screen (PrtSc) key on your keyboard. Paste the screenshot in an image editing program such as Paint or Photoshop. You can also paste the screenshot directly into Word. Save the file as a BMP, PNG, or if using Word, DOC. Attach to an email and send to: screenshot@autodesk.com

Thanks for your support!

AutoCAD Product Design & Usability Team

Blads footnote: I would highly recommend the use of Snag It - the best ever Windows Screen Capture Utility, barr none!

Upcoming Revit ATP courses

2007-02-04T15:56:00.000+10:30

AUGI Training Program (ATP) classes offer supplemental training to all AUGI members in an easy-to-use, online environment. New classes are offered monthly and members can join a class in progress at any time during the month. No advance registration needed!

Upcoming Revit ATP courses include:

ATP180 How to access and use Accurender materials for rendering inside of Revit (staring March 5, 2007)
ATP176 Understanding Autodesk Revit Building (Beginning) (starting April 9, 2007)
ATP175 Understanding Autodesk Revit Building (Intermediate) (starting May 7, 2007)
ATP178 Understanding Autodesk Revit Building (Advanced) (starting June 4, 2007)

REVIT Animated Shadow Study

2007-01-25T22:10:00.000+10:30

Daryl, from the RevitRocks Blog fame has posted a great little CADClip on animated shadow studies, and he has even based the study on an aussie site...

Nicely done Daryl

Dinner @ Chez Lynn's

2007-01-21T19:00:00.000+10:30

What a great start to the new year... a great BoD meeting finishing off with a fantastic dinner and floor show from Tiffany & Blinky Bill the Koala (a present for Lynn Allen) but Lynn's dog had other ideas...

Invited guests included Richard Binning (AUGI President), Mike Perry (AUGI Director & Forum Manager) & Melanie Perry, Steve Stafford (new AUGI Director member & fellow Reviteer), Donnia Tabor-Hanson (AUGI Treasurer) , our lovely host's Craig & Lynn and yours truly ("Print Me!"). The sumptuous dinner was served by waiter Conner McCurdy.

Happy New Year

2007-01-13T15:17:00.000+10:30

Wow what a year 2006 has been... and it ended a high note for me at least, attending Autodesk University for the first time in November / December 2006... meeting a lot of the Revit gurus in AUGI - Jim Balding, Steve Stafford, Wesley Benn to name just a few...

and then the highlight of our US trip - the watching of the night launch of Space Shuttle Discovery STS-116

next week its back to the States for the beginning of the 2nd half of my first term as AUGI Director... so February is looking to be a good month for our first 2007 User Group meeting

Earth Connector for Revit - updated

2006-10-24T11:15:00.000+09:30

Just recieved via email...

Updated Version

In response to your feedback, as well as to support Revit 9.1, we have released an updated version of Earth Connector, downloadable here. This version provides:

Improved Material Colors on Compound Structures, such as walls and roofs
Improved handling of curved surfaces
Support for Revit 8.1, 9.0 and 9.1

AU Feature

2006-10-12T16:06:00.000+09:30

I've just been informed that I've been one of a selected bunch chosen by the Autodesk University committee and they'll be highlighting me on the autodesk.com home page as part of a 2 week AU feature that will be live from Oct. 31-Nov 15

So you'll get to look at my ugly mug online very soon...

ain't life grand ... a very happy blads :)

Next Meeting

2006-10-12T14:52:00.000+09:30

Our next meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday 24th October

at the usual time (6:10pm). We will be providing pizza and softdrinks/water for attendees. We'll begin arriving at approx 6, but, don't worry if traffic will keep you, come along anyway, you'll still be welcome!

New Build of Revit 9.1 available for downloading

2006-10-08T15:48:00.000+09:30

As mentioned in the AUGI Revit Forums:
A new build of Revit Building 9.1 and Revit Building Series 9.1 has been posted to the Autodesk Revit web site(refer to link above).

Build 20060810_2300

(10th August, 2006 at 11:00pm - for those that didn't know what the build numbers stand for)

Happy Downloading!

AUGI BoD 2007-2009 Term Nominations

2006-10-03T13:19:00.000+09:30

October 3rd is just the beginning... of what? A fantastic and rewarding experience for any hardworking volunteer!

So what’s happening that Tuesday? Members are given yet another way to be involved with AUGI. You can do this either by nominating someone for the Board of Directors or throwing your own hat into the ring for the next term.

Being a Director requires some work, effort and carries responsibility, but it offers many rewards as well. So how do I apply, you may ask? All the details can be found in the AUGI Bylaws located at AUGI.com. under Article IV.

If you are considering running for the Board, keep in mind that they meet in person three times per year. In January, June and at Autodesk University near year's end (for a combined total of about two weeks minimum). There are also monthly teleconferences to keep everyone on the same page. So, you can anticipate about 15-20 hours per month (maybe more, depending on the level of your involvement).

Nominations need to be submitted to the AUGI Secretary no later than 5pm EST Tuesday, October 24, 2006.

Revit to Google Earth Plugin...

2006-09-18T13:17:00.000+09:30

As I was cruisin' the various Revit blogs, I came across this great article featured on David Light's blog
David mentioned you can now post your Revit Models into Google Earth, thanks to a plugin provided by Avatech Solutions. Further details can be found at:

http://www.avat.com/products/software/avatech/earthconnector/

I believe it's pretty cool that we can interact with a world map and our beloved Revit software

AU 2006 LUG Offer

2006-08-31T17:44:00.000+09:30

As my role as AUGI LUG Manager, I had the privilege of annoucing AUGI's "AU2006" Special Offer to LUG's (Local User Groups).

Below is a copy of the letter that was emailed out to all LUG Presidents...

Dear Local User Group President

It is AUGI's pleasure to report that once again we have negotiated a deal with Autodesk regarding free passes to Autodesk University (AU).

An overview of the program is as follows:

When three (3) paying members of a local user group indicate during the Autodesk University 2006 full conference registration process that they belong to a specific local user group, the President, or a member designated by the President, of that local user group will be awarded a free full conference registration pass with hotel accommodations to this year's conference.

However, I must stress to get this to work effectively we need members to use their official User Group Name. In order for me to review the list of eligible members, I require as many members as possible to use the same naming convention as possible to help determine which groups will be receiving a free pass.

After the list has been reviewed, I will contact the indicated user group President to determine whether to apply a credit to a registration or to send a pass code good for a new registration. The responses sent back to me will be collated and forwarded to Autodesk.

I stress again, I need your cooperation for this program to work. Hoping to hear from you soon regarding this matter.

Cheers Bill Adams
Secretary, AUGI Board of Directors
LUG Manager
See you @ AU2006

So what does this mean for our group - well if 3 of our members register for AU, the free pass could be given away as a special door prize/membership incentive or whatever...

a topic for discussion at the next meeting
see you there...

Autodesk Revit Building 9.1 is on its way!

2006-08-30T11:37:00.000+09:30

WOW! it was certainly a nice surprise to recieve this piece of information via email . Definitely just one of the benefits of Autodesk Subscription is the automatic delivery of the latest version of your Autodesk software.

I can hardly wait...

Autodesk University Registration Opens

2006-08-17T13:12:00.000+09:30

Just a reminder to everyone that Autodesk University 2006 Registration began on August 7th. For more information, visit http://www.autodeskevents.com/au2006/

For those of you who haven't been before, AU offers a finely tuned program of training, meetings, and informal activities to give you the best bang for your training budget.

An overview of the Highlights and Special Events can be found here.

See you all @ AU2006, Nov 28 - Dec 1, The Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas, USA.

New Revit Forum

2006-05-21T12:34:00.000+09:30

SteelSelect.com has been developed with the needs of the building professional in mind, featuring many tools created to make the process of researching, selecting and specifying steel construction solutions easier. They feature both Revit and AutoCAD CAD profiles of the products displayed amongst a vast array of other useful CAD resources and design tools.

One of the new design tools is a Forum for users - subcatergories include Revit, Autocad, Microstation, Vectorworks, Archicad, Architects and Building Designers.

Maybe we will see you there...

New Build of Revit 9 available for downloading

2006-05-04T15:04:00.000+09:30

As mentioned in the AUGI Revit Forums:
A new build of Revit Building 9.0 and Revit Building Series 9.0 has been posted to the Autodesk Revit web site(refer to link above).

Build 20060426_2300

(April 26, 2006 at 11:00pm - for those that didn't know what the build numbers stand for)

This build resolves a conflict within Autodesk Revit Building 9-based software products where files utilizing Links was found to impact on application performance. In addition, the updates resolve an issue within cascading network licensing for the Autodesk AutoCAD Revit Series—Building 9 product discovered when only Autodesk Revit Building 9 was installed from the Series bundle; a condition found to prevent license access.

Happy Downloading!

A Great "Work Around"...

2006-04-30T15:36:00.000+09:30

For a great "work-around" for walls under spiral stairs, check out this ripper - well done BG

Revit Conference Update

2006-04-30T13:09:00.000+09:30

Information gleamed from the AUGI Revit Forums:-

a basic webpage has been setup with some preliminary details of the 2006 Revit National Conference, and a form to register your interest (this will put you on our mailout list for conference info).

Click onto the above link for further infomation & registration...

Revit Building 9 New Features / SketchUp

2006-04-28T14:39:00.000+09:30

One of Revit Building 9's new features is the ability to import SketchUp (SKP) files directly into a Revit Building mass or in-place family.

This is particularly helpful now that Google has just released a FREE edition of Sketchup3D for non-commercial use, as reported in Richard Binning's "Beside the Cursor" blog.

Heads Up - 2006 Revit National Conference

2006-04-26T10:26:00.000+09:30

Once again, AUGI keeps us up to date with the latest news on Revit. In a recent posting in the "Revit Out There" forums details of the upcoming 2nd Revit National Conference were announced...

The second Revit National Conference is being held at the Shoal Bay Resort and Spa (2 hours north of Sydney) from October 26 - 29, 2006 (Thursday lunch to Sunday breakfast).

Stay tuned for more exciting developments...

May Meeting Reminder

2006-04-25T18:06:00.000+09:30

Well, Revit Building 9 is out and about...so this is just a reminder that Tuesday 16 May is now our next User Group meeting. All visitors welcolmed to attend.

Featuring Revit Building 9 of course...

In the meantime, you may wish to check out REVITALIZE - featuring a great article on one of Revit Building 9 new features - 2 pick families.

Apologies to all for those planning on attending Wed 3 May but our technical guru, David Wills had been summoned to Queensland.

Ontario Revit Users Group- Welcome to the world of Revit Blogging

2006-04-08T16:55:00.000+09:30

Congratulations Jay & the Ontario Revit Users... welcome to the Revit Blogging world. Hopefully our members can share experiences :)

A Great Idea...

2006-04-06T10:38:00.000+09:30

Steve Stafford (of Revit OpEd blog fame & AUGI's Revit Community Forum Co-Manager) has recently created a blog to hold this subject for now. Anyone using the address www.revitinside.com will be redirected to the blog.

There is an initial post, a greeting, and a second that is the list. Those firms that have emailed me directly with a desire to be part of the list are included already. A short list but then this is only a few days old Hopefully more firms will find it is useful too? Time will tell...

Truely a great idea Steve... well done

2007 Autodesk Launch

2006-03-25T20:20:00.000+10:30

Well it's almost April and heading up early in the month is KarelCAD's "Design City Autodesk 2007 Products Launch" on 5 April 2006 at the Adelaide Convention Centre. If you haven't done so already, book your now as spaces are filling fast!

Another month, another new lot of Revit classes on AUGI's ATP. This month features Landscaping without backbreaking: Creating really nice trees and entourage Families for Revit.

Revit 9 Sneak-Peek!

2006-03-04T14:50:00.000+10:30

Once again, AUGI keeps us up to date with the latest news on Revit. In a recent posting in the "Revit Out There" forums, revitters were once again privaledged with up-to-date info on the upcomming releases.

It is your one stop shop to the latest Revit information.

Compliments to Mike Perry (AUGI Director) for supplying the last line

National Building Designers Conference

2006-02-21T16:23:00.000+10:30

The National BDA Conference in Adelaide, 9-11 March 2006 is shaping up to be a great opportunity to become invigorated, inspired, informed and brought up to date on many issues relating to the work that we do...

2 International speakers, - Richard Binning (The Haskell Company, Austdesk Users Group International President (AUGI Board of Directors), sponsored by Karel*CAD) & Elrond Burrell (Architect & Revit User)

26 trade show stands offering all the latest in supplier info.

Large variety of other speakers on topical issues.

Representatives from NZ attending as well.

Plus

National Design Awards, mix with other interstate and international designers.

For registration details please check out the conference website

All welcome to attend...

Free Revit Classes on AUGI

2006-02-05T22:54:00.000+10:30

Did you know that AUGI offers the ATP, the AUGI Training Program, which consists of a wide range of courses intended to provide supplemental training to CAD professionals? These courses are offered free of charge to AUGI members.

Coming in February is the following course for Revit users:
ATP107 Worksets Reloaded

A New Revit 8.1 Build Posted

2006-02-05T22:43:00.000+10:30

a new build of Revit Building on www.autodesk.com/revitbuilding

The new build is primarily a service for the localized versions of Revit Building 8.1. There is one additional issue that has been resolved for the benefit of all users; the problem that the wall join on one end of a wall changes when the other end of the same wall is edited.

A New AUGI Board of Directors

2006-02-05T21:53:00.000+10:30

For those of you who missed the big announcement, Autodesk Users Group International (AUGI) has a new Board of Directors including yours truly...

The board had its first meeting for the year in San Rafael, California at Autodesk Headquarters and what a buzz it was being inside the hallowed halls… let alone later visiting the Autodesk Useability Labs…

Anyways the board meetings started on Thursday 26th January, so I thought what better way to celebrate Australia Day is having a photo with the board holding a an aussie icon so dear to many of our hearts… the stubbie holder featuring the Australian flag and obligatory kangaroos. As an added bonus I got to meet Lynn Allen (AUGI Sweetheart and staunch AUGI advocate).

Revit Implementation

2006-01-16T23:20:00.000+10:30

G'day All,

I just found this Revit Blog via the AUGI Revit Forums. It has a wealth of useful information and tips'n'tricks. Remember to bookmark this site for future access.

Happy New Year

2006-01-04T16:13:00.000+10:30

Happy New Year everyone,

I for one, being the SA chairperson and now newly elected AUGI Director is looking forward to this year with gusto...

Speaking of AUGI, they are now sporting a new look for their website - you can view it here

Our last meeting for 2005 didn't go exactly as planned - but a lot was learned anyway. Thanks to Stewart Caldwell, an Associate with Russell & Yelland Architects, for presenting the month's case study.

Everyone is looking forward to v9. David and Michael were tight-lipped on new goodies therein...

The next meeting will be sometime in February/March, and will probably be in Clare in the heart of wine country – hosted by Greg Pulford Architects who have had Revit longer than anyone in SA (i.e. before Autodesk took it over). Watch this space.

South Australian Revit Users Group: A New Revit 8.1 Build Posted

2005-12-19T16:19:00.000+10:30

South Australian Revit Users Group: A New Revit 8.1 Build Posted

Details of the latest build can be found in the Revit Forums on AUGI

A New Revit 8.1 Build Posted

2005-12-16T23:18:00.000+10:30

A new build has been posted by Autodesk. As yet there is no indication what might have prompted this release but they are usually worthwhile installing.

New build number: Autodesk Revit Building 8.1 - 20051205_2200

The new build can be downloaded here

A New Revit Blog...

2005-12-04T10:21:00.000+10:30

Those of you familar with the AUGI forums, will know him as beegee but Bruce Gow has created a fantastic Revit Blog called Revitalize. It is full of useful tips'n'tricks. Be sure you place it on your reading blog list. Great job BG!

Next Meeting Reminder

2005-11-24T17:10:00.000+10:30

This is just a reminder that our 2nd meeting of the South Australian Revit Users Group will be held in the offices of KarelCAD, Monday 12th December 2005.

Please phone RSVP attendance details to +61 8 8231-5577.

This month’s meeting case study will be hosted by Russell & Yelland, Architects.

Hope to see you there...

SA Revit Users Group underway

2005-11-22T14:30:00.000+10:30

On the 21st September, the inaugural meeting of the South Australian Revit Users Group was held in the offices of KarelCAD.

It was agreed that the Revit User Group requires a simple informal structure to administer the needs of the group and this objective can be achieved through the appointment of two office bearers: (1) Chairperson (2) Secretary.

These being:
Chairperson Bill Adams WJ Adams Building Design
Secretary Geoff Counsell Russell & Yelland

Future meetings will be at Karel*CAD's offices in the Speakman Building, Level 5, Pirie Street, Adelaide.