In this class you will learn about the facets of AutoCAD Plant 3D software in Vault software. We will cover the features that Vault software has to offer an AutoCAD Plant 3D project or an AutoCAD P&ID project. Specifically we will look at Replication, Lifecycles, Categories, and Attribute Mapping. We will cover the process of creating a new AutoCAD Plant 3D project or an AutoCAD P&ID project and migrating it to Vault software. Then we will look at the migration of an existing AutoCAD Plant 3D project or an AutoCAD P&ID project to Vault software. We will also examine in detail how to manage Data Manager outputs in Vault software. We will cover the specific rules around utilizing Vault software for your project, and we'll also cover the environmental settings and workflow systems you should consider before attempting your project in Vault software. An AutoCAD Plant 3D project or an AutoCAD P&ID project in Vault software should be an exciting and positive experience for the extended design team. This course is the first step in determining that sort of experience.

Vault Professional 2015 software introduces many exciting new features for working with bill of materials (BOM) data. On top of that, Vault Professional 2015 software R2 adds even more BOM features. This class will go over those features at an API (application programming interface) level, and we will also go over what has changed. The new features have made the old APIs incompatible. If you're upgrading your app from an earlier version of Vault software, this class will give you advice about needed code changes.

As a CAD manager you realize the value of your data but you don't know how to get that data out of Vault software into a tangible format that you can share with others. You often have users, managers, or IT members asking you for reports on various aspects of Vault software. This session will help you to build reports using Vault software's built-in report functionality to extract data for the benefit of your user community. We will cover customizing out-of-the-box reports and creating from new to display all that rich data your users put into Vault software. We will also discuss some third-party tools that can help you with server monitoring and reporting so you can keep your vault running smoothly.

AutoCAD Web (https://web.autocad.com) officially launched in March 2018. It’s the culmination of years of work to refactor and port the AutoCAD desktop code for the browser. As a result, AutoCAD Web shares all the C++ code that is responsible for the core, in-canvas drafting experiences with AutoCAD desktop. This includes the APIs, too. This talk is about the applications and extensions that you can build with AutoCAD Web, and our plans for the future.

Are you an architect, engineer, drafter, technician, Revit software pro, or AutoCAD Civil 3D software guru? Yes! Do you also have a degree in computer science, or extensive experience as a software developer? No! Great, this class is for you. There's a trend in design software, a by-product of the Internet of Things: designers increasingly asked to understand code, and some even needing to write it themselves. But, how do you do that? You start with the fundamentals of programming—don't worry about which language to start in. Worry about learning the general concepts of programming. Worry about learning how to find the information you need. Learn how to teach yourself coding basics. This class will present the basics of any programming language, how to think programmatically, and the basics of developing software. We'll even introduce some tools for development beyond the code itself. You learn the meaning of terms like: loops, strings, variable, globals, API, and extents testing. This session features AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D. AIA Approved

Autodesk Vault software is an often-overlooked tool that can provide remarkable benefits for the infrastructure design community. This class will explain exactly what document management software truly is and how it can benefit the civil design firm, and cover the steps for creating your own Autodesk Vault software environment. From the initial decision to implement document management, and all the way through development and final production rollout, we will review how Maser Consulting P.A. came to use Autodesk Vault Collaboration AEC in all 14 of its regional offices as well as the benefits gained from doing so.

After 25 years of managing drawings electronically, Public Service Company of New Mexico, Inc., (PNM) decided to use Vault data management software to automate its drawing tracking process. This lecture will first review past drawing tracking processes. Then we'll cover how PNM now uses Vault software to track drawings; track construction documents with contractors/vendors for station design projects; and track transmission and distribution design projects. In particular, the session will explore how the various configuration capabilities (such as categories and lifecycle states) can be used to tailor Vault software to meet specific utility requirements. We will also allot time for questions and answers regarding ideas and options for Vault software uses.

The cloud—it's everywhere. People talk, and you want to use it. But how? Your data—it's everywhere, or at least it seems like it is. You want to control it, and Vault software is a great way to do that. But how? Especially when your organization is everywhere as well? And what about all those external partners that help you with all that data? Maybe Vault software and the cloud are meant for each other. They certainly can be. In Cloudy with a Chance of Vault we'll look at how you can capitalize on a hosted infrastructure with Vault software to tackle your worldwide data management challenges. From an understanding of what these powerful tools offer to examples of how they can work together, this class will show you how to make the most of Vault software, capitalizing on a cloud-based Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).

Knowing how to write AutoCAD add-ins lets us create new AutoCAD commands that automate routine tasks, perform complex calculations, or integrate multiple systems to help us be more productive, more precise, and more effective. The use of Microsoft's free Visual Studio Community together with the information presented in this class will help anyone immediately begin creating AutoCAD add-ins with VB.NET.

This class will show you how we have developed new processes in our company through the use of Inventor software and Vault software. We will explain how Vault software features such as lifecycles and categories are being used to control design to manufacturing workflow and operations. We will then cover the integration of the software in a globalized environment, the implementation of site-specific processes, and the system monitoring required to avoid complication with several errors we have encountered. The final point will show how, thanks to use of custom API, we provide design information to our manufacturing department. This includes how we initially planned to use Vault vanilla or thin client, and how we had to develop customized tools aimed for the manufacturing department to access design documents.

This lecture will explain how to enable AutoCAD software associative dimensions on complex custom AutoCAD entities using regular AutoCAD dimension and annotation commands. It will provide a complete and realistic code example that can be copied and tailored to individual needs. The main concept explained in this lecture will be the concept of a Persistent Subentity Id Protocol Extension. Custom AutoCAD entities need to implement and expose this protocol extension to reveal their subentities and to define their Persistent Subentity Ids. The AutoCAD associative dimensioning and annotation mechanism then interacts with the custom entities via this protocol extension. This session features AutoCAD. AIA Approved

AutoCAD 2015 software's JavaScript API (application programming interface) enables a whole new generation of web-enabled applications. This session will focus on how you can use this API to connect web-based applications with AutoCAD software. We'll look at how you can use HTML5 to implement user interface components inside AutoCAD software (modal and modeless dialogs, palettes, and new document windows), including calling into core AutoCAD software capabilities and custom Microsoft .NET/C++ code via the JavaScript API. To illustrate how to address various workflows, we'll take a look at a few sample integrations, including integrating Paper.js to preview 2D geometry; integrating Three.js to preview 3D geometry; integrating Isomer for isometric previews of 3D geometry; and integrating Shapeshifter to preview and import highly complex 3D geometry.

The US Sailing Team is looking to regain its position atop the sailing world rankings in the 2020 Olympic Games. Autodesk’s vision for the Future of Making Things directly aligns with the Team’s strategy for winning gold. We require a streamlined workflow to design, simulate, and manufacture advanced composite components to achieve novel mechanical properties, decrease weight, and improve overall vessel performance—all within the tight dictates of Olympic competition rules. Join us in this course to understand how innovation is achieved among Olympic sailing competitors and how we are capitalizing on Autodesk’s diverse and connected portfolio to become Olympic medal winners.

Writing AutoLISP code is one thing, troubleshooting it, and restoring the system “back to normal” when crashes occur while troubleshooting can be a headache. Take this class and take away your headaches. Learn how to quickly get things back to normal. Learn how to use lists to your advantage – I mean, LISP does stand for List Processing! Learn how to create your own error routine to set things back the way they were before your fancy new program crashed and burned. Crashing and burning is part of the process of getting a new time saving routine off the ground – this class will make those crashes less painful. This sessions features AutoCAD. AIA Approved

In this class, you will learn how to get the best performance from your Autodesk software by selecting and tuning a workstation optimized for your Autodesk workflows, and you will discover the latest HP workstation solutions. The class covers how to select best the CPU (processor), GPU (graphics), memory, and storage (hard drive) options for use with Revit®-based software, AutoCAD®, Inventor®, and other Autodesk software. Time will be provided for questions and answers. This class is most appropriate for those with beginning or intermediate knowledge of computer hardware.

This class is a follow up to “Intro to Composite Manufacturing Platform.” This hands-on course will follow the entire manufacturing process for composites, carbon fiber, and parts. It will begin with determining manufacturing strategies with the help of TruPlan software. Then we will use TruNest Composites software to nest the 2D carbon fiber plies for material efficiency. Since the carbon fiber fabric is time-sensitive, temperature-controlled material, it must be followed through the manufacturing process with high precision. The complete lifecycle of each roll of material and each carbon fiber part will be tracked accurately using TruNest Composites software. Finally, when the 2D shapes are cut using part programs generated by TruNest software, they will be laid up on the 3D part mold by hand, using laser projectors to assist with layup. The laser projectors that assist with ply layup will be programmed using TruLaser software. This session features TruNest Composites, TruLaser, and TruPlan.

Companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic all have something in common: disruption of the space travel and space cargo industries. How we ship things and people to outer space is a complex set of operations, and each of these companies is looking to do it cheaper, and, more importantly, lighter than anyone else. By shedding weight, the teams of engineers working on these spacecraft are also making space travel and shipping more attainable. In turn, their suppliers are also looking to adopt composite materials and manufacturing processes to ensure that all of the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have the parts they need, when they need them. In this class, we'll review how, with Autodesk software, you can learn how to make composite parts that may soon be in orbit.

Advances in technology are ushering in a new era where connectivity for builders, designers, and engineers is key. Technology is changing rapidly. Find out in this class how to better embrace these changes to create more value and competitive differentiation by using an evolutionary and remarkable pioneering BIM Cloud Workspace with Autodesk’s BIM 360, Stingray, Revit, Navisworks, Microsoft Azure N-Series, NVIDIA Grid, and RES ONE Workspace. Learn in this class how TBI is featuring a unique, innovative, niche cloud workspace to design, build, make, and create the future of the Netherlands in the belief that it can always be better: more attractive, smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable.

AutoCAD software has been the target of hacker attacks for industrial espionage. Many of these hackers have been primarily driven to steal intellectual property. There are a number of steps that the AutoCAD Security Team have implemented to enhance the security in AutoCAD 2016 software. This class will cover the topic of securing your AutoCAD software plug-ins. We will examine digital signatures and cryptographic algorithms, including public key infrastructure (PKI). Learn how to get certificates, creating your own self-signed certificates. You will also learn how to sign your executable including LISP files using your certificate and deploy them. And finally, you will learn the best practices when loading plug-ins.

This class will explore the brand new Autodesk, Inc., web APIs. Attendees will explore AutoCAD I/O API and View and Data capabilities, learning how to use these technologies, but also how to use both together. We will explore the potential of these APIs to empower your cloud solutions by enriching them with visualization features, asynchronous processing, and zero-client products.