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SNIPS – Today’s News
- Group criticizes Obama speech
  The Associated Builders and Contractors’ national chairman was not impressed with President Barack Obama’s Jan. 24 State of the Union address. Eric Regelin, president of Granix LLC in Ellicott City, Md., said the speech offered little more than already failed ideas.
- HARDI sues to stop regulation
  The Heating, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International has partnered with Cause of Action in filing a motion with the U.S. Court of Appeals to stop the standards from being implemented.
- Registration open for project management course
  The PHCC Educational Foundation will hold its "Essentials of Project Management" course March 14-17 at the National Conference Center in Lansdowne, Va.
- AHR Expo 2012 breaks exhibitor record
  The AHR Expo has broken its all-time record for the largest show, according to organizers.
- Ecobee introduces thermostat at expo
  Ecobee used the AHR Expo to introduce its new thermostat.
SNIPS – Cover Story
- The big, BIG show
  Just when you think the AHR Expo can’t get any larger, show officials release new numbers on the size of the event.
SNIPS – Feature Articles
- Island time
  WAILEA, Hawaii — In the delicate work-life balance that most associations attempt with their annual conferences, it’s clear what the schedule is designed around.
- Law and odor
  Oklahoma County’s courthouse is an imposing art deco structure that tells the story of Oklahoma in its records, the messages of wisdom carved into its Indiana limestone, and a huge carved mural depicting scenes from the state’s past.
- Making it over the mountains
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Getting the sheet metal industry out of its years-long funk will take new ways of thinking and working, according to the speakers SMACNA booked for its Sept. 25-28 annual convention.
SNIPS – Industry News
- ABC to tout member projects with virtual maps
  The Associated Builders and Contractors and Business Social have partnered for a program called Map ABC.
- ACCA develops radiant and hydronics council
  The Air Conditioning Contractors of America has launched the Radiant & Hydronics Council to provide services to this segment of the HVACR industry.
- AHRI appoints new leaders
- ASHRAE updates energy audit guide
  In an effort to promote best practices in energy auditing, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers has released an updated “how-to” guide.
- FMA adds vice president of expos, media
  In a move to enhance customer service and ease the purchase of its product offerings, the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association says it has created the new position of vice president of expositions and media.
Contracting Business
- WaterFurnace Introduces WeDoGeo.com Online Selection Software January 27, 2012
  WeDoGeo.com is a cloud-based business-to-business (B2B) platform specifically designed to connect with WaterFurnace applied commercial manufacturers’ representatives, including their sales engineers, parts agents and internal technical and customer service staffs. The platform provides multiple pricing strategies and customized technical product data, while […]
- Emerson Offers Design/Testing Assistancefor Newly-Approved Refrigerants January 27, 2012
  The announcement made by ECT in January is based on the recent announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding newly-approved refrigerants under its Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP). In December 2011, the EPA announced the approval of R290 (propane), R600a (isobutane) and R441a for use in commercial and residential refriger […]
- Charlie Harte Named GM for Uponor Canada January 26, 2012
  “The Canadian market is extremely important to Uponor North America; we need a leader who will balance the unique needs of the market with the operational requirements of a global company,” Gray says. “After an extensive search, Charlie Harte is the perfect candidate with the skills, experience and vision to lead the Canadian team to the next level.” […]
- Finding New HVAC Customers: How Social Media Can Help January 25, 2012
  You’ve heard it before: If your HVAC company isn’t growing, it’s dying. And we all want to survive. While acknowledging challenges ahead, the vast majority of small business owners hope to double sales in the next five years, according to a recent survey by the National Federation of Independent Business.
- The Value of Online Customer Testimonials January 25, 2012
  When was the last time you bought something without first checking out, either the product or the company? We call this doing our due diligence, research, or any other of a dozen names. What are your customers saying about your business?
Reed Constrution Data
Jim Haughey
- Contractor Survey: Work backlog rises in 2nd Q but may fall in the summer
- Modest construction recovery will be supported by two more years of cheap credit
  Today’s announcement by the Federal Reserve Board that its aggressively easy monetary policy will be extended for two more years should provide enough of a boost to the aggregate economy to support a modest construction spending recovery beginning this summer. If your perspective is short term, the FRB action is a wise policy move. It prompted an immediate j […]
- Sour economic growth report threatens construction recovery
  2nd Q GDP growth was a surprisingly low 1.3% and 1st Q growth was revised down to 0.4% from the initially reported 1.7%. Also the drop during the recent recession was widened to 5.1% from the originally reported 4.1%. The only good news in today’s GDP report was the small pickup in growth from the winter quarter. Spring GDP growth was driven by a pickup in i […]
- Worry about the deficit not the debt limit
  We believe that a last minute deal will raise the federal debt limit and permit the payment for twelve to eighteen months of federal bond interest coupons, supplier invoices, employee wages, grants and entitlement benefits. However, this does solve the deficit spending problem; the deficit is still running at $1Trillion plus per year. A debt limit increase o […]
- Worry about the deficit not the debt limit
  We believe that a last minute deal will raise the federal debt limit and permit the payment for twelve to eighteen months of federal bond interest coupons, supplier invoices, employee wages, grants and entitlement benefits. However, this does solve the deficit spending problem; the deficit is still running at $1Trillion plus per year. A debt limit increase o […]
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Autodesk MEP Forum
- warning about environments with Windows 7 desktops and Windows 2008r2 servers January 27, 2012
  To whom it may concern,My name is XXXXXX I am the IT Director for XXXXXXXXX based out of our head office in Toronto. We are an Electrical and Mechanical engineering firm operating across Canada and the Middle East. Our account ID is XXXXXXXX.I am reaching out to you today because of the difficulties we are having obtaining clear answers and clear timelines f […]
  _Lemmy_
- Duct Hidden Lines Not showing January 26, 2012
  I'm using Autocad 2012 MEP doing 3D duct layouts. My ducts are not properly displaying hidden lines when the are overlapped. There is no hidden line what so ever or a gap, see the picture below. I attached a picture of the ductwork that is not displaying correctly and my options menu where I assumed i properly set the hidden lines and gaps. The circular […]
  narruda
- Getting "Runtime Catalog not Enabled" January 25, 2012
  Using ACAD MEP 2011, I'm trying to connect two duct using the DuctTransitionUtility command and getting a "Runtime Catalog not Enabled" error. This has worked fine in the past....any thoughts? Much appreciated!
  RAMasterson
- Electrical - Hangers January 25, 2012
  Working on my second BIM project and this general contractor is requiring us to show all our hangers on our conduit racks. What is the best way to show hangers? Sorry for the question but I don't see any hangers in my available tool list. Thanks in advance.
  msierens
- AutoCAD MEP - Ribbon vs. Display configuration January 25, 2012
  Somehow my ribbon has been stuck on Mechanical and will not change to Electrical. I choose the Display Configurator in the bottom right and it has no effect on the ribbon discipline (Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing). How do I get my ribbon to display the correct ribbon discipline? I need Electrical.
  msierens
Autodesk Navisworks topics
- Wildcard in 'Find Items' January 27, 2012
  I've been using Navisworks Manage and I couldn't find any significant explanation of 'wildcard' definitions in 'Find Items' menu.I've been through the help file to no avail. Is there any list of definitions that can be used in certain manner with wildcard to create search sets?
  sagar.londonites
- Open Faro Point Cloud (fls files) January 26, 2012
  Hello, I want to open directly fls files, and in the Navisworks add menu there are this format in the list. But when I open one there are this bug:
  ybogdanov
- EDGES IN NAVISWORKS FOR TIME LINER January 25, 2012
  I am currently creating a slab that is broken up into many different pours. When I bring that in from AutoCAD Architecture, I cannot see where I broke the pours up. I even have them on different layers, but it blends the edges so you can't tell where one ends and another starts. I do not want to render this, but just use timeliner to show sequencing. […]
  TMAHANEY
- Zoom in Reference Views January 25, 2012
  Hi everyone, Is it possible to zoom in/out in the reference views (plan and section)? Thanks
  chamotron
- AutoCAD MEP Pipe and Fitting Properties not showing up January 24, 2012
  when viewing AutoCAD MEP 2011 pipe and fittings in navisworks I am not seeing all of the object properties (specifically size and type). On the other hand - I am able to see object properties for mvparts. (i've attached screenshots for reference) all objects were modeled with AutCAD MEP 2011 and viewed in navisworks Simulate 2011. Pipe fitting propertie […]
  sethfranklin4567
CADTutor
- Can this be done? A sort of dynamic lisp routine January 28, 2012
  Currently I have like 10 lisp routines names P1, P2, ..., P10. They create a ployline with a width matching the corresponding number. P1 makes a 1" wide polyline, P2 makes a 2" polyline, etc. ...
  Grigs
- Fastest way to get to "Options"? January 27, 2012
  I've probably only done it 2 or 3 thousand times, but I haven't been Cad'ing too much lately, and somehow I've forgotten the shortcut to get to "Options" (ie Tools>Options) Thanks
  nestly
CAD Forums – CAD Management
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cadalyst
- Complete Cyon Software Survey, Qualify to Win a Cadalyst Subscription January 24, 2012
  Do you use CAD, CAE, BIM, IPD, or PLM software? You can receive a free copy of the survey results and enter to win a free year of Cadalyst magazine!
  Cadalyst Staff
- Autodesk, Pitney Bowes Software Partner to Support Infrastructure Professionals January 19, 2012
  Under the new strategic relationship, the pair will provide solutions combining GIS, analytics, BIM, and asset management.
  Cadalyst Staff
- Learning CAD: The Good Old Days January 18, 2012
  If you think AutoCAD training is challenging now, you might be surprised to know that it was once a lot worse.
  Bill Fane
- Get 'Em While They're Young January 18, 2012
  The latest efforts to shore up the nation's engineering base start with instilling a love for math, science, and technology long before students reach college.
  Heather Livingston
- Mitigate the Engineering Brain-Drain Threat January 14, 2012
  When product change orders arise but key project personnel have moved on, PDM and PLM systems help managers reconstruct the design process.
  Chad Jackson
csinet.org Fourms
- CSI Academies November 9, 2011
  Feb. 1 Early Registration Deadline!
- Certification Exams October 19, 2011
  Register now!
- Feb. 7 Webinar January 19, 2012
  Binding Arbitration: Do You or Don't You?
- Feb. 16 Webinar January 19, 2012
  Material Options for Through-Wall Flashing
Heidi Hewett blogs
- AutoCAD User Experience Team needs your feedback! December 21, 2011
  hewetth
- How the Cloud Revolutionizes Design - Free Webcast October 24, 2011
  hewetth
- AutoCAD Apps available for download October 21, 2011
  hewetth
- Limited Space Still Available for the AutoCAD Sneak Peek in Denver and San Francisco Bay Area! September 28, 2011
  hewetth
- AutoCAD Happy Hour in San Francisco September 27, 2011
  hewetth
Beyond The Paper
- DWF Toolkit 7.7 Now Available December 6, 2011
  Chris Blocher
- Autodesk Design Review 2013 Beta Launch November 8, 2011
  Chris Blocher
- Using the Autodesk Inventor optimization Service November 2, 2011
  Chris Blocher
- Using Autodesk Cloud rendering with DWG and Revit Files October 25, 2011
  Chris Blocher
- Getting Started with Autodesk Cloud Documents Video October 18, 2011
  Chris Blocher
Beth’s CAD Blog
- Autodesk University 2011 November 26, 2011
  noreply@blogger.com (BethPowell)
- AutoCAD & PDF September 14, 2010
  noreply@blogger.com (BethPowell)
Reed Construction Data
- ReedConstrData: We've enjoyed our time at #worldconcrete. Thx to our booth visitors & hosts for the conversation & hospitality. The pleasure was ours. January 27, 2012
  ReedConstrData: We've enjoyed our time at #worldconcrete. Thx to our booth visitors & hosts for the conversation & hospitality. The pleasure was ours.
- ReedConstrData: @NRCAnews can help homeowners find reputable #roofing contractors http://t.co/rYIwysVu #construction @KXAN_NewsFrom January 27, 2012
  ReedConstrData: @NRCAnews can help homeowners find reputable #roofing contractors http://t.co/rYIwysVu #construction @KXAN_NewsFrom
- ReedConstrData: Love this! @SavannahCorps #construction program prepares recovering war veterans for transition http://t.co/slyDFCG6 #thankyouforyourservice January 27, 2012
  ReedConstrData: Love this! @SavannahCorps #construction program prepares recovering war veterans for transition http://t.co/slyDFCG6 #thankyouforyourservice
- ReedConstrData: Magnetic soap could be used to help clean up oil spills http://t.co/RgUubrG2 #sustainability #facilitiesmanagement From @TheEngineerUK January 27, 2012
  ReedConstrData: Magnetic soap could be used to help clean up oil spills http://t.co/RgUubrG2 #sustainability #facilitiesmanagement From @TheEngineerUK
- ReedConstrData: From @WSJ - US Capital-Equipment Financing Up 20% In December -Survey http://t.co/24xxQjd6 #manufacturing #economy January 27, 2012
  ReedConstrData: From @WSJ - US Capital-Equipment Financing Up 20% In December -Survey http://t.co/24xxQjd6 #manufacturing #economy
Contractor Mag
- contractormag: Solar Decathlon moves to Calif.; DOE announces student teams http://t.co/9ogLv7Qq January 27, 2012
  contractormag: Solar Decathlon moves to Calif.; DOE announces student teams http://t.co/9ogLv7Qq
- contractormag: Zager Plumbing & Solar appropriately installs solar at its own headquarters http://t.co/po9J4rMZ January 27, 2012
  contractormag: Zager Plumbing & Solar appropriately installs solar at its own headquarters http://t.co/po9J4rMZ
- contractormag: EMCOR Group acquires Southern Industrial Constructors http://t.co/IIIHIjQE January 27, 2012
  contractormag: EMCOR Group acquires Southern Industrial Constructors http://t.co/IIIHIjQE
- contractormag: Xylem’s Bell & Gossett ESP-System Syzer now available as a mobile app for iPad and iPhone http://t.co/i7Ezdmi1 January 27, 2012
  contractormag: Xylem’s Bell & Gossett ESP-System Syzer now available as a mobile app for iPad and iPhone http://t.co/i7Ezdmi1
- contractormag: RT @bobmader: Energy Department Announces Student Teams, New Location for Solar Decathlon 2013 | Department of Energy: http://t.co/0TYYT ... January 27, 2012
  contractormag: RT @bobmader: Energy Department Announces Student Teams, New Location for Solar Decathlon 2013 | Department of Energy: http://t.co/0TYYT ...
Twitter Building Models
- buildingmodels: 15-story Chinese hotel built in just 6 days. Amazing! Probably the future of digital prefabrication looks like this. http://autode.sk/cM7dGz November 12, 2010
  buildingmodels: 15-story Chinese hotel built in just 6 days. Amazing! Probably the future of digital prefabrication looks like this. http://autode.sk/cM7dGz
- buildingmodels: RT @AG_Construct: San Diego Airport BIM Article http://ow.ly/2ZDGu October 26, 2010
  buildingmodels: RT @AG_Construct: San Diego Airport BIM Article http://ow.ly/2ZDGu
- buildingmodels: RT @civil3d: Buzzsaw site & my Buzzsaw folder, happily in sync, with subfolders. And did I mention I can see this on my iPad too? http:/ ... October 26, 2010
  buildingmodels: RT @civil3d: Buzzsaw site & my Buzzsaw folder, happily in sync, with subfolders. And did I mention I can see this on my iPad too? http:/ ...
- buildingmodels: Hey BIM'ers, last day to save $500 on #AU2010 registration. Take advantage of current fees and Register Today! http://bit.ly/dDiMjV October 26, 2010
  buildingmodels: Hey BIM'ers, last day to save $500 on #AU2010 registration. Take advantage of current fees and Register Today! http://bit.ly/dDiMjV
- buildingmodels: #RenderingRevolution Contest Ends Oct 31 – Submit your #Autodesk #3dsMax #rendering for a chance to go 2 #AU2010! http://bit.ly/renderingr October 25, 2010
  buildingmodels: #RenderingRevolution Contest Ends Oct 31 – Submit your #Autodesk #3dsMax #rendering for a chance to go 2 #AU2010! http://bit.ly/renderingr
Twitter Building Law
- BuildingLaw: Was that approval by the planning commission legislative or administrative? Sinclair v. New… http://t.co/KeuK5nVw | by @SandsAnderson January 28, 2012
  BuildingLaw: Was that approval by the planning commission legislative or administrative? Sinclair v. New… http://t.co/KeuK5nVw | by @SandsAnderson
- BuildingLaw: Greenhouse Gas and Environmental Justice Issues Collide as California Attorney General’s Office… http://t.co/DSDsm7h4 | by @MoFoLLP January 28, 2012
  BuildingLaw: Greenhouse Gas and Environmental Justice Issues Collide as California Attorney General’s Office… http://t.co/DSDsm7h4 | by @MoFoLLP
- BuildingLaw: Legal Alert: Reminder: OSHA Injury & Illness Summaries Must be Posted on February 1 http://t.co/bIvfbfdH | by @fordandharrison January 28, 2012
  BuildingLaw: Legal Alert: Reminder: OSHA Injury & Illness Summaries Must be Posted on February 1 http://t.co/bIvfbfdH | by @fordandharrison
- BuildingLaw: Construction Law: Legal Alert: Reminder: OSHA Injury & Illness Summaries Must be Posted on February 1 http://t.co/KZmOgQmd January 28, 2012
  BuildingLaw: Construction Law: Legal Alert: Reminder: OSHA Injury & Illness Summaries Must be Posted on February 1 http://t.co/KZmOgQmd
- BuildingLaw: Construction Estimating: the Odd Numbers game http://t.co/LeeqtXjf | by @MelissaBrumback January 28, 2012
  BuildingLaw: Construction Estimating: the Odd Numbers game http://t.co/LeeqtXjf | by @MelissaBrumback
hvacdrafting
- Subcontractor “Pass-Through” Claims Still a Matter of Controversy
  Subcontractor “pass-through” claims, sponsored by a prime contractor against a public project owner, are both useful and controversial. A pass-through claim results from a claim liquidation agreement between the prime and the sub. The prime agrees to pursue the project owner, at the prime’s expense, for the subcontractor’s increased costs. The prime will pas […]
  Rob W
- Autodesk Navisworks Animated Construction
  Autodesk Navisworks project review software can import project schedules from planning applications, enabling you to simulate and visually communicate construction schedules. In this video, Autodesk’s Paul Walker has further enhanced the 4D simulation by animating building components (using the Navisworks Animator feature) and rendered with Navisworks […]
  Rob W
- Learn more about the Design, Application and Installation of Custom and Standard Pipe Clamps
  Learn more about the Design, Application and Installation of Custom and Standard Pipe Clamps right from your computer for free. This technical presentation is this Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 10:00 am or 2:00 pm. Register for the Design, Application and Installation of Custom and Standard Pipe Clamps Webinar The featured presenter, Jerry Godina has [...]
  Rob W
- What is BIM Model or Building Information Modeling?
  Building Information Modeling or BIM is the latest buzzword in construction industry worldwide. It has been flaunted on the front page of construction magazines; more seminars are being arranged throughout year and many companies are involved in developing products/tools around BIM. So, what is BIM? Why it so popular and what lies there in it [...]
  Rob W
- Apps Simplify Processes Big and Small
  Whether you’re looking for a better way to log employees’ time on a project, make a crucial measurement on the jobsite, or automate business-process management, one tool required is one you most likely already have: a smartphone. Construction productivity tools are going mobile, and the combination of advancing cellphone technology and a flurry of activity [ […]
  Rob W

Video T.O.C.

Posted by Rob W on May 6, 2009

This sticky post was originally here to show updates for some site issues. I have cleared up those issues however; I have decided to keep this post in place as a video T.O.C. There are other post here that are great resources for the MEP detailer so please, feel free to look around.

AutoCAD M.E.P.

Autodesk MEP 101 – The Interface

Autodesk MEP 101 – What You Should Know Before You Start

Autodesk MEP 101 – Drawing Ductwork Part 1 0f 4

Autodesk MEP 101 – Drawing Ductwork Part 2 0f 4

Autodesk MEP 101 – Drawing Ductwork Part 3 0f 4

Autodesk MEP 101 – Drawing Ductwork Part 4 0f 4

The Wonderful World Of Parametric Parts…

NavisWorks

NavisWork 101 – Building Your Model

NavisWork 101 – The Basic Tools You Will Be Using

NavisWorks 101- Clash Detective

Quick Reference Videos

Duct Transitions

How to show hidden lines

Custom Duct Fittings – Rectangular Elbows

Routing Pipe

Ducts Offsets

Adjusting Duct Branch Takeoff Elevation’s

Drawing Steel

Structural-Members

Radius Elbows

MEP 2010 – Opting Out Of The Ribbon GUI

MEP 2010-Quick Reference-Edit Elevation Tags

Elevation Tags

Device Tags

Device Block Creation

AutoCAD MEP 2010 – Schedules

AutoCAD MEP 2010 – Interference Detection

AutoCAD MEP – 2010 Piping Basics

Navisworks – Clash Detection

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Tekla BIMsight 1.4

Posted by Rob W on January 27, 2012

Tekla has now launched the latest version of the software, Tekla BIMsight 1.4, including enhanced presentation tools and most importantly, Dedicated UI for Windows tablets! Please join our webinar tomorrow Jan 26^th to learn more.

Tekla BIMsight 1.4 webinar Jan 26^th 9 AM CET (Paris)

Tekla BIMsight 1.4 webinar Jan 26^th 3 PM CET (Paris)

You can find some new promo pictures from our press room: http://www.teklabimsight.com/pressroom/images.jsp

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Artwork by Greg Volpert

Posted by Rob W on December 28, 2011

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Online video conferencing for $9 a mo. from GVOconference.com

Posted by Rob W on December 17, 2011

TalkSeda is totally browser based web-conferencing software, with Literally NO software to download or install, enabling you to host live meetings, classrooms and webinars in seconds – right in your browser.

TalkSeda vs. DimDim & WebEx:-

Its web based with no software or plug-in to download or install.
User friendly interface
1/10th the cost of WebEx & Dimdim
Available Brazilian, German, Spanish & Russian language interface.
Compatible with Windows & Mac
50people-room unlimited meetings for $9/ month
No Hidden Cost
U.S. 508 Compliance- Hearing Impaired
Complete private label rooms for nominal extra fee*

Features Rich:-

Desktop Sharing, Share Presentations of any file-format, 4 way video conferencing, Free audio-VOIP, Share Presentations of any file format, White- Board, co-browsing, Multiple Moderators, Complete Vote/ Poll Module, Broadcast video and movies to your end-users, Transfer files to guests in room, Record your meetings for free, Clear Text Chat, free Toll number with recording, Break Rooms and much more… just for $9/ month. .

To get clear understating, please feel free to visit our web-site and sign-up for free 7days trial with all features. www.TalkSeda.com

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Navis Works for BIM Webinar

Posted by Rob W on October 31, 2011

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FirePro V7900 Workstation Video Card

Posted by Rob W on September 22, 2011

Here we have a FirePro V7900 Workstation Video Card, made by AMD . Check out the video for more info!

ATI 100-505647 FirePro V7900 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Workstation Video Card. Supports up to 6 monitors with one card and only takes up one slot.

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Mastering Autodesk Navisworks 2012

Posted by Rob W on September 14, 2011

Design, communicate and collaborate with Navisworks

Mastering Autodesk Navisworks shows you how to best use the amazing Navisworks software. This collaboration tool enables the consolidation of all files connected to a construction project including file formats such as Revit, SketchUp, ArchiCAD, and others into one 3D model that all participants can view, share, navigate, and use for visualization and simulation. With the ability to support 60-plus file formats, Naviworks has an eager fan base seeking more information. Using step-by-step tutorials, real-world examples, and hands-on exercises, this thorough guide provides the complete guidance you need to master Navisworks.

Introduces you to Navisworks using a workflow approach that mirrors how it is used on real projects from start to finish
Explains how to import the 60+ supported file formats, navigate around the merged 3D model, document and annotate it, and coordinate schedules with TimeLiner
Delves into the powerful clash detection tool, which warns you if a design will not work in the real world
Covers advanced functions such as creating visualizations and using scripting tools
Features step-by-step instruction, real-world examples, and downloadable before-and-after tutorial files

Mastering Autodesk Navisworks is the ultimate reference on this exciting collaboration and design review software.

Mastering Autodesk Navisworks 2012

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CAD Masters Training

Posted by Rob W on September 2, 2011

CAD Masters has been recognized as a valued partner by Autodesk in many ways. We are an Autodesk GOLD Partner, an Autodesk Government Specialist, an Authorized Training Center, an Autodesk Certification Center, a Civil 3D Implementation Certified Expert, and a member of the Autodesk Developer Network. CAD Masters received Autodesk’s top award for Customer Loyalty in 2008.

More importantly, however, is being recognized by our customers as a trusted business partner. See the links below for more information about how we might partner with you:

Check Out Cad Masters

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Drawing Tabs / Manager for ACAD 2007-2012

Posted by Rob W on July 9, 2011

Drawing Tabs/Manager place navigation tabs and the Drawing Manager at the bottom of the ACAD edit window as displayed below for the Drawing Tabs.

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Monthly Tekla Webinar July 6th – Tekla BIMsight 1.2

Posted by Rob W on June 13, 2011

Click Here To Register

If you cannot make this webinar live they will post it later on the same page.

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Autodesk Navisworks — Customize and Save the Display Layout

Posted by Rob W on June 11, 2011

This Autodesk Navisworks Learning video shows you how to customize the ribbon, toolbars, and dockable windows, and save and reuse your preferred layout as workspaces, thus enhancing your productivity.