Autodesk 2011 Product Launch Event

Hopefully you will be able to attend our May 7th launch event where I will be delivering two presentations. Here's a description of one of them:

Design Your Own Adventure:
Combining Energy and Cost Analysis with Autodesk® Revit® Architecture

Design can be like a ‘Choose Your Own Adventure® ’ book. Wouldn’t it be nice to flip to the ending instead of heading out on a long design detour? When it comes to sustainable design decisions, the earlier they are made, the better. Make informed decisions based on good information. Along with best practices, we need to be armed with accurate data about the building; price, energy usage, appearance etc. One way we can get this information is by using Autodesk® Revit® Architecture, along with programs like Autodesk® Green Building Studio®, the IES Toolkit and SmartBIM QTO. We will examine a scenario where the designer and client are trying to understand the implications of design decisions on price, LEED credits including the LEED Daylight credit, and overall energy usage. We will document the process and provide best practices in using these analysis solutions. Go ahead, flip to the end of the book and design your own adventure!

Autodesk® 2011 Solutions Event
Date & Time: Friday, May 7, 20108:30am - 2:00pm
LocationToronto Congress Centre 650 Dixon RoadToronto, ON M9W 1J1

Click here for the fancy invitation loaded with information...

Autodesk 2011 Product Keys - Revit3D

Thanks to Gregory Arkin for posting this...

2011 Product Keys
Product Key
License Description
237C1 AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 English, International
240C1 Revit Architecture 2011 English, International
255C1 Revit Structure 2011 English, International
001C1 AutoCAD 2011 English, International
057C1 AutoCAD LT 2011 English, International
129C1 AutoCAD Map 3D 2011 English, International
240C1 Revit Architecture 2011 English, International
507C1 Autodesk Navisworks Manage 2011 English, International
235C1 AutoCAD MEP 2011 English, International
185C1 AutoCAD Architecture 2011 English, International
057C1 AutoCAD LT 2011 Multi-Lang 11
001C1 AutoCAD 2011 Multi-Lang AMER 1
129C1 AutoCAD Map 3D 2011 English, International
128C1 Autodesk 3ds Max 2011 English, International
661C1 Autodesk 3ds Max Entertainment Creation Suite 2011 English, International
661C1 Autodesk 3ds Max Entertainment Creation Suite 2011 English, International
660C1 Autodesk Maya Entertainment Creation Suite 2011 English, International
256C1 AutoCAD Revit Structure Suite 2011 English, International
241C1 AutoCAD Revit Architecture Suite 2011 English, International
257C1 AutoCAD Revit MEP Suite 2011 English, International
593C1 Autodesk Ecotect Analysis 2011 English, International
237C1 AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 English, International

Orbiting and Camera Views

This is a 'heads up' to you if you're working with Revit cameras. If you are doing multiple renderings of the same view I would highly recommend duplicating the camera view for each version. You should also make a duplicate if you plan on orbiting. If you orbit (shift-middle mouse roller-button) while in a camera view it is very difficult to get back to your original vantage point. Undo will not get you back.

Revit Architecture 2011

This looks like a good release. Many wishlist and workaround items were addressed. Thank you, to the Revit team at Autodesk.

Here are a few goodies...

Interface is more consistent and faster
Better control of linked files
Control of Temporary Dimensions size
Align works on Wall tops in 3D
Select All, View or Project
Bullets, Text Box and Leader placement controls
Placeholder sheets and grids for lining up views on sheets
Custom elevation tag
List sheets not in a project on drawing list
Background images in renderings
Repeat last command
Removal of 4 core rendering limit

Here's a comprehensive list...