IMAGINiT Technologies Industry News

IMAGINiT Technologies Hosts Live Webcasts to Support Autodesk 2014 Product Launch

IMAGINiT Technologies is unveiling the latest enhancements in the 2014 portfolio of Autodesk design and engineering software, as well as highlighting IMAGINiT’s own Scan to BIM 2014 software. The ‘Know It. All. Events’ are scheduled for May 8, 2013 with additional on-demand content available on IMAGINiT’s ProductivityNOW Portal.

[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

Inter-Disciplinary Firm the jdi group Goes All-In with 3D Modeling

We are pleased to be a part of the jdi group's success in moving to an integrated 3D modeling approach to their unique projects.  By helping them make the transition to Revit, Civil 3D, Plant 3D, Navisworks, Inventor and Factory Design Suite IMAGINiT and the jdi group were able to incorporate not just software knowledge but workflow for a 100,000 sq. ft. addition for a major automaker.

Read the full story.

[Government] Informative Screencasts ...

Protecting and Preserving America's Transportation Systems:  How Map-21 Encourages Change in Project Execution
http://cenews.experience.autodesk.com/all/

Learn about Map-21 - Protecting and Preserving America's Transportation Systems - How MAP-21 Encourages Change in Project Execution.   See how Autodesk® software can help meet the challenges of Map-21 and will focus on how  Autodesk solutions for infrastrucure, specifically the Autodesk® Infrastructure Design Suite, to help facilitate better, faster, and smarter ways of executing infrastructure projects.

WisDOT Plan Production Workflow with AutoCAD Civil 3D
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/oc/offer/form?siteID=123112&id=12601178

See the methodologies used to generate cross section, plan, and profile sheets, more workflow improvements for WisDOT from moving to AutoCAD® Civil 3D®.

[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

 

 

AutoCAD Civil 3D and Map 3D Migration to Infrastructure Design Suites

Starting March 1st, clients with Map 3D or Civil 3D on Subscription will be able to upgrade to the Infrastructure Design Suite with no up-front cost. The only difference will be in the price of Subscription at time of renewal - you will pay the cost of the Infrastructure Design Suite Subscription. Autodesk is notifying contract managers of this option today.

This is a great deal since you'll get access to Raster Design, Navisworks, Storm and Sanitary Analysis or Infrastructure Modeler (based on Suite type) as well as your existing product. Map 3D clients can upgrade to Infrastructure Design Suite Standard and those with Civil 3D can move to Infrastructure Design Suite Premium. Again, there is no up-front cost for this upgrade and no action required to accept the offer. Anyone with Map 3D or Civil 3D and a valid Subscription contract as of March 28, 2013 will be able to get Infrastructure Design Suite from the Subscription Center when it is available.

If you would prefer to maintain your Map 3D or Civil 3D Subscription as a lone product, you'll need to notify Autodesk. Information on opting-out from the program will come via email from Autodesk.

To learn more about the Suites or to determine if this offer is right for you, contact your IMAGINiT representative.

Data Management for Civil Professionals - On Demand Webcast Available

The Data Management Options for Civil Professionals webcast is now available for on-demand viewing in the IMAGINiT webcast archive. Registration is required, but access is free.

We had more than 100 people attend our live sessions and had a lively discussion afterwards. During the presentation, we talked about the benefits of using Autodesk® Vault Collaboration AEC and ways to work more effectively using a data management system.

If you have additional questions about data management options, please let us know.

ASCENT Releases 57th Autodesk Official Training Guide for Autodesk 2013 Software

ASCENT- Center for Technical Knowledge, released its final four Autodesk Official Training Guides to complete its Autodesk 2013 courseware line-up.

 

Since Autodesk’s 2013 software launch in March 2012, ASCENT has released a total of 57 Autodesk Official Training Guides (AOTG). ASCENT’s training guides are ideal for both individual self-study use and instructor-led classroom use. They are also a valuable resource tool for those preparing for the Autodesk Professional certification exams. The following four Autodesk Official Training Guides are the latest releases to complete the ASCENT 2013 Courseware roadmap:

• AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 Grading
• AutoCAD Raster Design 2013 Essentials
• Autodesk Inventor 2013 iLogic
• Autodesk Showcase 2013 Fundamentals

IMAGINiT Technologies uses ASCENT's Autodesk Offical Training Guides as part of our course offerings. 

IMAGINiT Technologies Earns Autodesk Wisconsin DOT Training Certification

Jay Meszar, a solutions consultant with the IMAGINiT Technologies, has been awarded the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Training Certification (WisDOT) for Autodesk products. By surpassing the curriculum and exam requirements and showing an in-depth knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, the WisDOT workflow and the importance of 3D model development, Jay Meszar has been one of the few to earn the distinction of being a WisDOT Certified Trainer.

Starting in mid-2014, all WisDOT roadway design projects must be done using Civil 3D. WisDOT is taking the initiative to certify trainers on the new workflows and deliverable requirements as an increased proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D will create better products and also help mitigate risks in projects moving forward.