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BIM Networking event at Autodesk headquarters, Waltham, MA 7/23/09

Meet, greet, and learn.

Join Autodesk, the Boston Society of Architects, and Microdesk for a networking event at the Autodesk Gallery Boston on Trapelo Road.

Date: Thursday, July 23, 2009
Time: 6 p.m.–8 p.m.
Location: 1560 Trapelo Rd, Waltham

In partnership with the Boston Society of Architects and Microdesk, Autodesk is hosting a networking event for job-seeking architects, engineers, and designers in the Boston Area. Meet potential employers in your field, network with peers and learn more about how you can benefit from the Autodesk Assistance Program.

Please RSVP to autodeskAAP@fleishman.com by Friday, July 17, 2009.

Registration is limited.

What a Slice of BIM looks like

Making DWF files for QTO from Revit and ACA

Here's how you make DWFs for use in Autodesk QTO (and other tools) that require smart (i.e., property-containing) DWF files from AutoCAD Architecture and Revit Architecture. Enjoy!

How to publish DWF files from AutoCAD Architecture and Revit Architecture from Jason Pratt on Vimeo.

Exterior Siding Takeoffs in QTO

Hi guys,

I continue to post videos at vimeo.com because of the high-def capability and no ten-minute limit and so forth.

Here's one from a little while back on how to take off exterior siding in QTO. Enjoy! (remember: watch it full screen for best results!)

QTO - Exterior Siding Takeoffs from Jason Pratt on Vimeo.

BIM Appears in a Shopping Mall

You might say BIM has arrived when you see it in your local shopping mall. Autodesker Ilya Bass writes:

"BIM is seeping into the consumer world.  See the attached picture - Tocci Construction is remodeling Crate & Barrel at the Natick Mall, and is promoting their use of technology (Revit screen shots I believe)."

QTO Tip: Remove a segment from a 2D linear measurement

Removing a section of a linear takeoff in Autodesk QTO from Jason Pratt on Vimeo.

Add points/vertices to a QTO 2010 Takeoff

QTO 2010 Add Vertices from Jason Pratt on Vimeo.

Click the outwards arrows next to the word "vimeo" to expand the view!

Basic Overview of Autodesk QTO 2010

Quick "How to Use" QTO 2010 video. Enjoy!



Basic Overview of QTO from Jason Pratt on Vimeo.

QTO and Concrete

Created another QTO 2010 video: this time on concrete slab/grade beam takeoff using QTO. Enjoy!

Autodesk Quantity Takeoff 2010 and Concrete from Jason Pratt on Vimeo.

A Trick for Comparing Two DWF Files

Back by popular demand, here's a little trick for comparing DWF files in Autodesk Design Review, along with a demo of how to use Design Review's built-in Compare tool.

Hope you like it!

DWF Compare "trick" from Jason Pratt on Vimeo.