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CADzine
                                                                     A fortnightly Email Newsletter about CAD Education in India
 Issue #4                                         www.mgenindia.com/atc                        05th Oct 2009

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Content
 
  


Blogs have become a popular tool in todays internet revolution. Interested in knowing more about Autodesk Employees who blog on various Autodesk tools, educating people on a daily basis Learn More.

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I get a lot of people who are confused by the file formats and their compatability between releases.  Some wonder why onve version won’t open a certain file and others wonder why their files are not readable by others.

Sometimes it just comes down to file formats.

Here is the lsit of what versions store in what formats.

Drawing File Format Applicable Releases

AutoCAD 2010 File Format is used for:

AutoCAD 2010

AutoCAD 2007 File Format is used for:

AutoCAD 2007
AutoCAD 2008
AutoCAD 2009

AutoCAD 2004 File Format is used for:

AutoCAD 2004
AutoCAD 2005
AutoCAD 2006

AutoCAD 2000 File Format is used for:

AutoCAD 2000
AutoCAD 2000i
AutoCAD 2002

AutoCAD 14 File Format is used for:

AutoCAD R14

New releases can open older releases.  Older software cannot open newer formats.

When you are saving a file for someone else, make sure that you save it in the right format.

If you need to open a file for viewing in a newer release that you do not have – use Autodesk  Design Review 2010

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AutoCAD Mechanical incorporates AutoCAD's capabilities with features specifically geared for manufacturing, allowing you to save time performing common tasks. These were the results of an Autodesk-commissioned study.

         

The Study in Brief

Autodesk designed the study and commissioned an independent consultant to explore 10 common design challenges and shows direct comparisons of the time and effort required to accomplish each specific task in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical software. The same specialized tasks were completed 65% faster using AutoCAD Mechanical. The following drawing of a custom conveyor elevator was used in the comparisons. The tests are comprehensive in nature; the tasks were used to create the drawing from scratch, maintain it, and reuse it in other designs. For each task, the number of commands used, number of times each command was accessed, and the total time it took to complete each task using both AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical were documented.

Key Findings
  • Drafting and annotation tasks are 55% faster
  • Design and engineering tasks are 85% faster
  • Risk of errors was greatly reduced because of a 60% reduction in number of commands used

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Features

AUGI Top DAUG 2009 T-Shirt Design Contest
The Top DAUG T-Shirt Design Contest, an AUGI tradition, is underway for 2009. Get creative and come up with an AUGI-centric design that will rock the judges (your AUGI peers). The winner scores a free pass to Autodesk University! Get complete contest details here. But hurry...the deadline is approaching.

President's Letter: Status Report
AUGI President Mark Kiker brings you up to date on the upcoming Board of Directors election, AUGI publications, and the long-awaited return of AUGI CAD Camp.

Columns

TIPniques: Sheet Set Manager, Part 3
Guest columnist Shannon Dumdum concludes his series on drawing documentation using the Sheet Set Manager. This month, tips on printing, publishing, and archiving.

The Creative Inventor: The Grasshopper and the Ant
Enjoy this fable, retold by columnist Dennis Jeffrey, and learn how it applies to design professionals in these tough economic times.

Sponsor Spotlight: Time for a Tune-Up
Upgrades, new apps and utilities, and general wear and tear all have an affect on your workstation's performance. Find out why HP's Performance Tuning Framework (PTF) is just what the doctor ordered.

AutoCAD Architecture 2010: Key Features, Part 5
Tharakesh Ananthakrishnan walks you through more enhancements in AutoCAD Architecture 2010 software. Herein, a potpourri of tips and tricks.

CAD Management: When to say NO
Mark Kiker explains why a well-timed "No" can be the catalyst for positive change in your CAD environment.

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Training Information

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, 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
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2.ELECTRICAL CAD DESIGN ENGINEER Degree/B.EFresherHARMAN TRAVELSTIMES OF INDIA ( ASCENT ) 30.09.2009
3.MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL DEGREE/ DIPLOMA DIPLOMA/B.EExperience in Construction SAUDI BINLADIN GROUP TIMES OF INDIA ( ASCENT ) 09.09.2009
4.AUTOCAD DRAFTSMANDIPLOMA/B.EFresherCONTINENTAL (MERCANTILE CORPORATION) The Hindu News paper, 09.09.2009
5.HVAC ENGINEER & DRAFTSMANDEGREE/ DIPLOMA 8 YearsSPECIALIST SERVICES TIMES OF INDIA ( ASCENT ) 09.09.2009
6.HVACMECHANICAL ENGINEER GRAGUATE5 YearsMARKETING CTC TIMES OF INDIA ( ASCENT ) 09.09.2009
7.HVAC WITH CADMECHANICAL ENGINEER GRAGUATE3 YearsMARKETING CTCTIMES OF INDIA ( ASCENT ) 09.09.2009
8.ARCHITECTURE ENGINEER & STRUCTURE ENGINEERDIPLOMA/B.E8 YearsSPECIALIST SERVICES TIMES OF INDIA( ASCENT ) 09.09.2009
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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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