IMAGINiT Technologies Industry News

[Government] See us at these upcoming events!

We're excited to announce that we will participate in these great expos.

In addition to learning about technology advancements for government agencies, these expos provide you with the opportunity to connect with industry professionals and get answers to your most troublesome questions.

Register now - we're looking forward to seeing you at one of these shows!

Ft Meade Technology Expo
November 6, 2013
Officers'Club (Club Meade)
Ft Meade, MD
https://www.fbcinc.com/event.aspx/Q6UJ9A00W0AY

Autodesk University
December 3 – 5, 2013
The Venetian Hotel
Las Vegas, NV  89109
http://au.autodesk.com/

And planning is underway for these informative sessions …

BIM is NOT The Only Answer:  Construction Solutions
Join us to learn about the latest technology from Autodesk that allows construction managers and field personnel to run effective clash detection online as well as create and manage tasks, checklists and subcontractors.  Don't let the name fool you - Autodesk® BIM 360™ Field and Glue offer valuable tools for construction firms and government agencies whether or not your project is model-based.

New York, NY
Tuesday, November 5
New York East Side Marriott
525 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY  10017
http://www.imaginit.com/events/registration?eventid=a2w7000000005Z2AAI

Baltimore, MD
Wednesday, November 6
Conference Center at the Maritime Institute
692 Maritime blvd
Linthicum Heights, MD  21090
http://www.imaginit.com/events/registration?eventid=a2w7000000005Z2AAI

IMAGINiT Clarity for Government Agencies – Webinar
November, 2013
Stay tuned for date and registration details!
Learn how this tool can provide your agency with the ability to automate tasks and schedules, generate datasheets, and provide visibility into projects for non Autodesk® Revit® users and secure data stored in Revit Server environments. We will discuss ways your internal and external teams can take advantage of this technology and make the most of modeling with Revit.

Civil 3D User Group of Northwest Ohio
December, 2013
Wood County Engineer's Office
One Courthouse Square
Bowling Green, OH  43402
These sessions will resume late this fall with the first meeting planned for Decemer.  Stay tuned for the dates and registration details.

Wright Patterson Air Force Base Technology Update
Hope Hotel at the WPAFB
Date TBD - stay tuned!
Join other professionals at the Hope Hotel and learn what's new in the Autodesk® Inventor® Professional Software 2014,  Autodesk® Product Design Suite, and Autodesk® Simulation CFD tools.

[Government] Plan to attend these informative sessions!

Infrastructure Technology Briefings - The latest information for Government Managers.  Be prepared to take advantage of the new Map-21 law.

Orlando, FL
Tuesday, June 4
8:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Sheraton Orlando North
600 North Lake Destiny Drive
Maitland, FL  32751
http://www.imaginit.com/events

Tampa, FL
Wednesday, June 5
8:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Wyndham Tampa Westshore
700 North Westshore Blvd
Tampa, FL  33609
http://www.imaginit.com/events

Raleigh, NC
Thursday, June 6
8:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Raleigh Marriott City Center
500 Fayetteville Street
Raleigh, NC  27601 
http://www.imaginit.com/events

 

[Government] Visit our booth these upcoming expos!

Ohio Stormwater Conference
May 8-10, 2013
Sharonville, Ohio
http://www.ohioswa.com/calendar-events/annual-conference/online-registration-ohio-stormwater-conference/

AIA National Convention and Design Exposition
June 20-22, 2013
Denver, Colorado
http://convention.aia.org/event/convention-home.aspx

[Government] Upcoming Events ...

Trade Shows
Visit with us at these upcoming expos to hear about the latest technology solutions, and solutions beyond software for government agencies!  In addition to learning about technology advancements, these expos provide you with the opportunity to meet and network with your peers and other engineering professionals.

NACE 2013
National Association of County Engineers (NACE)
April 21-22, 2013
Des Moines, Iowa
http://www.countyengineers.org/events/annualconf/Pages/NACE2013.aspx

Ohio Stormwater Conference
May 8 - 10, 2013
Sharonville, Ohio
http://www.ohioswa.com/calendar-events/annual-conference/online-registration-ohio-stormwater-conference/

AIA National Convention and Design Exposition
June 20 - 22, 2013
Denver, CO
http://convention.aia.org/event/convention-home.aspx

Plans are well underway for these informative sessions ...

Civil 3D User Group of Northwest Ohio
Wood County Engineers
Bowling Green, Ohio
Date to be announced, stay tuned for details and registration

Civil Engineering Executive Briefing
Civil engineering briefing will include session on FDOT state kit.  Keep an eye out for details and registration, and plan to join us!
Orlando, FL 4/16/13
Tampa, FL 4/17/13

 

 

Building Design Suite - Free Migration Offer

For clients with a current Subscription contract for AutoCAD MEP or AutoCAD Architecture, Autodesk is now offering the Building Design Suite at no charge.* This limited-time offer provides you with the ability to gain access to new tools like Autodesk Showcase and AutoCAD Structural Detailing. Learn how the Building Design Suite can improve your workflow.

As an Autodesk Subscription client you'll receive notification from Autodesk when this upgrade is available for download from the Autodesk Subscription Center. You will automatically be upgraded unless you decline the offer.

This is a one-time special upgrade offer that clients are free to decline. Visit the Autodesk opt-out form if you'd prefer not to receive the Building Design Suite. We encourage you to talk with your IMAGINiT representative if you have any questions about this program or are looking for training on the new tools the Building Design Suite offers.

*If you accept the offer and upgrade from AutoCAD Architecture or AutoCAD MEP to Building Design Suite Standard, there may be an increase in the price of your Subscription. However, Subscription clients do not have to pay any change in price until they renew their contract or purchase additional licenses.

Autodesk Announces Eight More ‘Citrix Ready’ Verified Applications

Autodesk recently announced that eight design software products including AutoCAD 2012, AutoCAD Architecture 2012, AutoCAD Map 3D Enterprise, AutoCAD Mechanical 2012, AutoCAD MEP 2012, Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012, Autodesk Revit Structure 2012 and Autodesk Revit MEP 2012 software have been verified as Citrix Ready.

Autodesk Accelerates Design and Visualization with New Design Suite Family

Autodesk unveiled a family of software suites for visual, factory and plant design. The new suites will offer increased functionality, interoperability and provide users with a superior user experience through a simpler, more cost-effective purchasing and deployment process.

• Autodesk Design Suite is for architects and designers working with AutoCAD software who desire enhanced concept design, sketching and best-in-class 3D visualization capabilities. The primary products in this suite include AutoCAD, 3ds Max Design and Alias Design.
• Autodesk Factory Design Suite is for machine and equipment builders, system integrators and manufacturers who design, visualize and simulate layouts of machine lines and entire manufacturing facilities. Autodesk Factory Design Suite helps manufacturers make better layout decisions by creating a digital prototype of the factory before equipment is installed and commissioned. The primary products in this suite include AutoCAD Architecture, Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Vault and Autodesk Navisworks.
• Autodesk Plant Design Suite is for plant designers and engineers who need integrated plant design and whole-project review capabilities for plant design projects. The primary products in this suite are AutoCAD, AutoCAD P&ID, AutoCAD Plant 3D and Autodesk Navisworks.

ASCENT Publishes Autodesk Official Training Guides

RAND Worldwide®, a global leader in providing technology solutions to organizations with engineering design and information technology requirements, announced today that its courseware division, ASCENT- Center for Technical Knowledge®, will publish 18 courseware training manuals that have been designated as Autodesk Official Training Guides, covering a variety of Autodesk 2011 products.

Following is the list of 2011 titles by ASCENT that have been designated Autodesk Official Training Guides:

• AutoCAD 2011 - Advanced
• AutoCAD 2011 - Update for 2009 Users
• AutoCAD 3D 2011 - Drawing & Modeling
• AutoCAD Architecture 2011 - Advanced
• AutoCAD Architecture 2011 - Fundamentals
• AutoCAD Electrical 2011 - Fundamentals
• AutoCAD LT 2011 - Essentials
• AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 - Survey Fundamentals - Field to Finish
• Autodesk Inventor 2011 - Advanced Assembly Modeling
• Autodesk Inventor 2011 - Advanced Part Modeling
• Autodesk Inventor 2011 - Sheet Metal Design
• Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011 - BIM Management
• Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011 - Collaboration Tools
• Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011 - Conceptual Design
• Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011 - Site and Structural Design
• Autodesk Revit Structure 2011 - Fundamentals
• Autodesk Revit Structure 2011 - Intermediate
• Autodesk Vault 2011 - Data Management for Inventor Users

• Official Press Release

IMAGINiT Technologies uses ASCENT course materials for many of our class offerings.

IMAGINiT Technologies Australia Now Authorized to Sell into the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction Market

IMAGINiT Australia has received Autodesk Silver Partner authorization to sell the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) suite of products into the Australian marketplace. IMAGINiT Technologies has been serving the CAD needs of the manufacturing sector of the Australian market for 15 years, and is pleased to now extend their expertise into the growing AEC space.

With this authorization, IMAGINiT can now provide solutions to clients looking to increase profitability, reduce risk and maximize efficiencies in design, construction and operations, through the implementation of the following products: AutoCAD Architecture, Autodesk Ecotect Analysis, Autodesk Navisworks, Autodesk Revit Architecture and Autodesk Quantity Takeoff.

• Official Press Release

To find out more about the AEC products being offered by IMAGINiT Australia and how they can help your organization deliver on the promises of BIM, IPD, and green design, visit: http://www.imaginit.com.au/aec.