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New Offerings Provide Tools to Help Prepare Students for Successful Design Careers
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Autodesk today announced that it will offer five new industry-oriented software suites to help students learn core design and engineering skills. The suites contain extensive 2D and 3D Autodesk software used by professionals worldwide. The new bundled packages encourage a multidisciplinary educational approach, enabling faculty to teach key concepts to prepare students for rewarding architecture, engineering and design careers. These suites, to be offered globally, will be available in English as well as more than 10 other languages.
"Around the world, there is a tremendous need for engineering and design professionals with relevant education and technology skills to address current and future challenges," said Joe Astroth, Ph.D., Autodesk vice president of Learning and Education. "Our new software suites and curricula will help meet that need. By offering our customers more purchasing options, along with enhanced 2010 versions of many of our award-winning products, we aim to make faculty and students even more successful."
Solutions for Postsecondary Academic Institutions:
- Autodesk Education Suite for Architecture and Engineering 2010
- Autodesk Education Suite for Civil and Structural Engineering 2010
- Autodesk Education Suite for Mechanical Engineering 2010
- Autodesk Education Suite for Industrial Design 2010
- Autodesk Education Master Suite 2010 (includes all products in the other suites)
Students and Educators Have Access to Industry-Leading Design Software and Resources
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- For the first time, Autodesk is making AutoCAD 2010 software, its flagship product for 2D and 3D design and documentation, available for free* to members of its globalStudent Engineering and Design Community. The Student Community is an online resource that offers numerous benefits to students and educators, including free design software, self-paced training, innovative curricula, global social networking, job listings and more.
"We created the Student Community three years ago to help architecture, engineering and digital entertainment students gain the educational resources and technical expertise they need to be successful in their future careers," said Joe Astroth, Ph.D., Autodesk vice president of Learning and Education. "The demand for AutoCAD skills spans many industries. By expanding our offerings to include AutoCAD 2010, students now have easy access to software and resources to help them build those vital skills needed in today's competitive marketplace."
Share Your AUGI Stories
AUGI turns 20 and we'll be celebrating all year. You can help by sharing your AUGI-related stories with us. Funny, thoughtful, or inspiring - share your AUGI recollections.
President's Letter: Onward!
It has been an interesting seven months. Here, AUGI President Mark Kiker recaps the year (so far) and talks about what's still to come in 2009.
Efficient Edits
When you're dealing with paper-based markups, a little order helps a lot. Here, Billy Wooten provides a technique for adding efficiency to the editing process.
Photorealistic Virtual Models of More Than 240 BMW Group Vehicles Will Be Created for Use in Wide Range of Marketing Materials
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., July 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) announced that the BMW Group has contracted Autodesk Consulting to automate the transformation of design data into marketing assets and create photorealistic, animated models of BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brand cars. Autodesk, in cooperation with Mackevision, will convert vehicle data into Autodesk Maya and Autodesk Showcase software files that are ready for animation and rendering. These photo-real virtual models will be used to create marketing materials before the vehicles are actually produced -- including TV commercials, brochures and the company's web profile.
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"Leveraging design data for marketing is revolutionizing how the automotive industry advertises in print, on the web and in television commercials," said Karim Salabi, Autodesk vice president, Visual Communication Group. "Using computer software to generate advertising visualizations allows automotive agencies to market their new vehicles without costly physical prototypes. This approach also unlocks new creative potential, empowering advertisers to create compelling art direction that is difficult and very expensive to do with traditional photography."
Together with Mackevision, Autodesk will create more than 240 virtual models of the BMW Group vehicles over the next three years. Autodesk Consulting will provide Autodesk Creative Bridge services to architect a visual workflow for BMW that leverages their 3D assets to lower production costs, while enhancing creative flexibility. Mackevision -- a company specializing in computer-aided visualization of vehicle data -- will process an extensive design data pipeline under the management of Autodesk's consulting team.
Design Web Format (DWF) is a secure file format developed by Autodesk for the efficient distribution and communication of rich design data to anyone who needs to view, review, or print design files. Because DWF files are highly compressed, they are smaller and faster to transmit than design files, without the overhead associated with complex CAD drawings (or the management of external links and dependencies). With DWF functionality, publishers of design data can limit the specific design data and plot styles to only what they want recipients to see and can publish multisheet drawing sets from multiple AutoCAD drawings in a single DWF file. They can also publish 3D models from most Autodesk design applications.
Design Review 2010 Released and Supporting PDF’s By Donnie Gladfelter
As you might expect, the new release of AutoCAD has brought with it a new release of Design Review. It’s been a free download for a few years now, and until this year it’s interface had remained largely the same. Perhaps the most noticeable feature of Design Review 2010 is the ribbon. Personally, I do [...]
Autodesk® Inventor® Fusion Technology Preview is innovative, new Digital Prototyping technology that's changing the way people work with 3D mechanical design software. Inventor Fusion technology showcases intuitive direct manipulation capabilities for unrivaled ease of use, provides direct modeling for rapid design changes without limitations, and unites direct and parametric workflows within a single digital model.
Unites direct and parametric workflows
- With the introduction of Inventor Fusion technology, both direct, history-free and parametric, history-based workflows are united
- Unique fusion of capabilities enables you to adopt the modeling approach that is most appropriate for the task at hand
And coming soon to Inventor Fusion technology:
- Changes can update into the model's parametric feature history, ensuring critical design intent is maintained
- Seamless, bi-directional integration of both design methods
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Unrivaled ease of use
- Fast, easy selection tools for direct manipulation of your design models
- Heads up sketching and modeling predict your actions based on design context
- Intuitive, graphics-based user interface keeps your focus on the screen center
- Advanced graphics technology for crystal clear visualization and stunning displays
Rapid design changes without limitations
- Direct modeling when it's the right tool for the job
- Quickly make unique design changes and explore "what if" scenarios
- Easily express your design ideas irrespective of feature order, dependencies, or original CAD system
Today we had our first Autodesk University Speaker Webcast to welcome all the speakers to the AU Team. We had a few technical difficulties that knocked me off kilter right before I began - and then my white fluffy dog decided she needed to bark just as I started to speak. So it was a comedy of errors to be sure - but somehow we made it through!
And I just have to plug Donnie Gladfelter's latest blog post on Job Hunting Tips from the CAD Geek. Really nicely done - he even has a section on how to properly leave your current job if you are let go. Lots of good tips in his article.
My latest Tips and Tricks Tuesday Cadalyst video on two powerful system variables is posted and ready for viewing. Be sure to check it out!
Government Initiative Aims to Advance Local Entertainment and Creative Industries
SHANGHAI, July 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Animation Public Technical Service Platform of Shanghai (APTSP) has created China's first post-production training center, to grow high-end animation and post-production public services, train local talent and showcase innovative technology. APTSP offers complete, data-centric workflows that include Autodesk, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: ADSK) Autodesk Flame and Autodesk Inferno visual effects systems, Autodesk Smoke editorial finishing system, and Autodesk Lustre digital color-grading system.
Small and medium-sized companies have access to APTSP's technology and services, thereby reducing their startup and operating costs. With five Autodesk Certified Instructors, the organization is also nurturing creative talent in education and business sectors. Established a year ago, APTSP is a joint investment by the central and Shanghai governments. With an initial investment of RMB 45 million (6.5 million USD), APTSP provided over 17,000 hours of service to more than 470 companies in Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta region. It has also attracted project cooperation from other regions, including Hong Kong and Australia. Having fulfilled the Phase I investment targets in 2008, APTSP received follow-up state funding of RMB 10 million (1.5 million USD) in 2009.
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Training Courses at MicroGenesis ATC
As an Autodesk Authorised Training Center (ATC), MicroGenesis offers Essentials and Advanced training courses on the following products :
Manufacturing
AutoCAD 2009
AutoCAD Mechanical 2009
AutoCAD Electrical 2009
Autodesk Inventor Professional 2009
Architecture/Construction
Autodesk Revit Architecture
Autodesk Revit Structure
Autodesk Revit MEP
AutoCAD Civil 3D
Students who successfully complete the above courses get a certificate directly from Autodesk, USA valid worldwide. All courses are conducted by Autodesk Certified Instructors using Autodesk Official Training Courseware (AOTC).
For more details on the above courses (duration/timings/cost) visit our website www.mgenindia.com/atc or contact us at 99801 37748 or send an email to atc@mgenindia.com.
Autodesk Certification Details
The Autodesk Certification program enables experienced users to receive special recognition for their knowl -edge of a specific Autodesk software application. Autodesk provides a complete certification solution; including assessment tests, Autodesk Official Authorized Training Courseware for preparation, practice test for 2009 professional level exam, and Certification exams for validating your knowledge and skills.
Autodesk offers certification exams for AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture, Civil 3D, Inventor, and Revit Architecture.
There are two levels of 2009 Autodesk Certification, which are designed to assess a candidate’s knowledge and skills of specific Autodesk applications.
Level 1: Autodesk Certified Associate. This certification level covers the fundamental concepts and procedures in an Autodesk application, and is targeted to all software users. This certification exam comprises thirty (30) multiple choice questions and does not require the use of Autodesk software. This knowledge-based certification is a prerequisite to the Certified Professional level.
Level 2: Autodesk Certified Professional. This certification level covers a broad range of skills, and requires an individual to perform tasks and procedures using the Autodesk software. This certification exam comprises twenty (20) performance-based items. Professional level exams require an individual to open a drawing, complete a task or series of tasks, and then answer a question about that task.
Benefits of Certification
- Demonstrate your expertise in the latest Autodesk technology.
- Employer recognition (selection, bonuses, advancement, pay)
- Industry recognition of your skill set.
- Earn a portable credential for job retention and mobility.
- Peer recognition – be the best in your company.
- Improve your performance and add value to your company.
- Certificate, logo, and listing in Autodesk’s database.
For more details on how you can become an Autodesk Certified Associate/Professional
contact us at 99801 37748 or send an email to atc@mgenindia.com
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| 1. | CAD Operators | Civil Engineer/ Elect/Mech/Arch | --- | International Trade Links | The Hindu News paper, 29.07.2009 |
| 2. | Electrical CAD | HVAC – Engineer & Technician | --- | International Overseas Consultants | --- |
| 3. | DRAFTSMAN ( MECHANICAL ) | NTC (ITI) and NAC Passed Candidates | Fresher’s | BHEL (Mysore Road) | DECCAN HERALD, 29.07.2009 |
| 4. | PROJECT ENGINEERS | GRADUATE ENGINEERS HVAC/Elect | 8+Years | A.G.P. INTRNATIONAL SERVICE | TIMES OF INDIA( ASCENT ) |
| 5. | AUTOCAD DRAFTSMAN | DIPLOMA HOLDERS | 5 Years | A.G.P. INTRNATIONAL SERVICE | TIMES OF INDIA( ASCENT ) 05.08.2009 |
| 6. | DRAWING OFFICE COORDINATORS | B.E (AUTOCAD/ AUTODESK/ REVIT etc.) | 5 + Years | A.G.P. INTRNATIONAL SERVICE | TIMES OF INDIA( ASCENT ) 05.08.2009 |
About MicroGenesis
MicroGenesis CADSoft Pvt.Ltd. is a premier Information Technology company based in India providing CAD/CAM solutions, training and services to the Design, Engineering and Manufacturing industry. MicroGenesis has partnered with Autodesk as a Value Added Reseller and Premier Solutions Provider (Manufacturing) and with Cimatron as the Authorised Distributor for Cimatron CAD/CAM products.
MicroGenesis Training Center is a division of MicroGenesis CADSoft Ltd. set up exclusively to provide training on Autodesk Products. The center is an Advanced Manufacturing Autodesk ATC and will leverage experience and expertise gathered by MicroGenesis over the past decade to provide high quality and professional training on Autodesk Products.
MicroGenesis Training Center has met the Autodesk Certification Center Requirements and is an Autodesk Authorized Certification Center (ACC). Autodesk Authorized Certification Centers (ACC) are a worldwide network of independent professional certification partners who have been authorized by Autodesk to administer certification exams.
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Publishing Information
'CADzine' is a fortnightly Email Newsletter about CAD Education in India published by
MicroGenesis Training Center (Autodesk ATC)
(A division of MicroGenesis CADSoft Pvt. Ltd.)
522, 33rd Cross
Jayanagar 4th Block
Bangalore - 560 011. INDIA.
Editor : Thomas Jacob
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