Classroom Training – Open Classes

Know It. Ideate Training.

Position yourself to land dream projects. Tap the full potential of your software solutions. Increase your facility, fluidity and capability to maximize the value of your precision software tools.

Here are a few of the training opportunities Ideate has to offer in the coming days:

1.4-6::Portland
Revit Architecture Fundamentals
1.9-11::Seattle
Civil 3D Fundamentals
1.10-12::Sacramento
Revit MEP Mechanical and Plumbing Fundamentals
1.17-19::San Francisco
Civil 3D Fundamentals

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eLearning – Upcoming Classes

Join the Ideate Tech Experts for eLearning – live online classes that provide your entire organization with easy access to premium education.

Upcoming classes include: 

12.27.11::
Revit 201: Converting Blocks to Families

Each class is designed to give you specific, improved results in a particular topic. You can interact with the instructor right from your own office, while eliminating travel time. Because the class schedule rotates, you can easily select your topics of interest and choose the day which best meets your schedule.

Click here for class descriptions, times and registration link. Questions? Contact education@ideateinc.com

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Classroom Training – Open Classes

Know It. Ideate Training.

Position yourself to land dream projects. Tap the full potential of your software solutions. Increase your facility, fluidity and capability to maximize the value of your precision software tools.

Here are a few of the training opportunities Ideate has to offer in the coming days:

1.3-5::San Jose
AutoCAD Fundamentals
1.10-12::Sacramento
Revit MEP Mechanical and Plumbing Fundamentals
1.17-19::San Francisco
Civil 3D Fundamentals

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New Year's Resolution - Cleanup those RVTs!

Resolve to keep your RVTs clean and well oiled in 2012. Use Ideate Explorer for Revit to take on these essential tasks:

1. Review/Cleanup Imports. Unused Import files (DWG/DGN) are cluttering your RVT and impacting performance. Get rid of them now while you can.

2. Assure that only Company Standard Text and Dimensions are being used. It’s easy to use the wrong style of there are too many to choose from.  Prevent printing headaches and make sure only approved styles are used.
3. Audit keynote and revision usage. What’s been keynoted? Where are the revision clouds? You’re in charge of quality control – you need to know these answers.
4. Review the model and detail lines. Improper use of model lines or selecting the wrong detail line will surely result in a printing mishap. Audit now.
5. Audit the workset organization. Controlling performance and visibility through worksets can work well, until objects are misidentified. Review workset assignments quickly to nip these problems in the bud.

While not a complete list, it’s a great starting point. Start the year off right by auditing your projects today with Ideate Explorer for Revit.

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Glynnis Patterson,
N.C.A.R.B. – Director of Services
Glynnis is a Registered Architect and has worked within the BIM industry since 1998. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, she has worked as an architect, educator and construction site manager. Glynnis is currently the Director of Development Services at Ideate, Inc. and continues to work with AEC clients across the nation, developing, and implementing best practices solutions. In her spare time Glynnis is a member of the Morristown Environmental Commission and builds Lego projects. @GVPinNJ

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eLearning – Upcoming Classes

Join the Ideate Tech Experts for eLearning - live online classes that provide your entire organization with easy access to premium education.

Upcoming classes include: 

12.27.11::
Revit 201: Converting Blocks to Families

Each class is designed to give you specific, improved results in a particular topic. You can interact with the instructor right from your own office, while eliminating travel time. Because the class schedule rotates, you can easily select your topics of interest and choose the day which best meets your schedule.

Click here for class descriptions, times and registration link. Questions? Contact education@ideateinc.com

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Classroom Training – Open Classes

Know It. Ideate Training.

Position yourself to land dream projects. Tap the full potential of your software solutions. Increase your facility, fluidity and capability to maximize the value of your precision software tools.

Here are a few of the training opportunities Ideate has to offer in the coming days:

12.14-16::Portland
Revit MEP Electrical Fundamentals
12.14-16::San Francisco
AutoCAD Fundamentals
12.19-20::San Jose
Navisworks Fundamentals
1.3-5::San Jose
AutoCAD Fundamentals

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eLearning – Upcoming Classes

Join the Ideate Tech Experts for eLearning - live online classes that provide your entire organization with easy access to premium education.

Upcoming classes include: 

12.13.11::
Navisworks 101: Introduction to Navisworks Manage
12.27.11::
Revit 201: Converting Blocks to Families

Each class is designed to give you specific, improved results in a particular topic. You can interact with the instructor right from your own office, while eliminating travel time. Because the class schedule rotates, you can easily select your topics of interest and choose the day which best meets your schedule.

Click here for class descriptions, times and registration link. Questions? Contact education@ideateinc.com

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What’s Up With That? Current Hotfixes, Updates and Service Packs for 2012 Software

We’re just past the six-month mark since the 2012 Autodesk products hit the shelves, and one of the most frequent questions Ideate receives from customers lately is “when are they (Autodesk) going to release the next update?”

With that said, Here is a list of the current Hotfixes, Updates and Service Packs available for the 2012 product line.

AutoCAD LT® 2012

• AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT 2012 SP1 Ribbon Hotfix
• AutoCAD LT 2012 Service Pack 1
• AutoCAD 2012 Block Editor Save Corruption Hot Fix
• Autodesk 2012 Content Explorer Service Hot Fix

AutoCAD® 2012

• AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT 2012 SP1 Ribbon Hotfix
• AutoCAD 2012 Service Pack 1
• AutoCAD 2012 Block Editor Save Corruption Hot Fix
• Autodesk 2012 Content Explorer Service Hot Fi

Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2012

• Revit Architecture 2012 Updates
• Hotfix: Autodesk Revit 2012 – Apply material family parameters using the Paint tool
• Revit Architecture 2012 Deployment Utility
• Hotfix: Incorrect Ribbon Icons
• Autodesk Revit Server 2012 Update Release 1
• Hotfix: Autodesk Revit 2012 – Climate Server Error with Input string format
• Revit Add-In Hotfix

Autodesk® Revit® MEP 2012

• Revit MEP 2012 Updates
• Hotfix: Autodesk Revit 2012 – Apply material family parameters using the Paint tool
• Revit MEP 2012 Deployment Utility
• Hotfix: Incorrect Ribbon Icons
• Autodesk Revit Server 2012 Update Release 1
• Hotfix: Autodesk Revit 2012 – Climate Server Error with Input string format
• Revit Add-In Hotfix 

Autodesk® Revit® Structure 2012

• Revit Structure 2012 Updates
• Hotfix: Autodesk Revit 2012 – Apply material family parameters using the Paint tool
• Revit Structure 2012 Deployment Utility
• Hotfix: Incorrect Ribbon Icons
• Autodesk Revit Server 2012 Update Release 1
• Hotfix: Autodesk Revit 2012 – Climate Server Error with Input string format
• Revit Add-In Hotfix

AutoCAD® Map 3D 2012

• AutoCAD Map 3D 2012 Service Pack 1
• AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT 2012 SP1 Ribbon Hotfix
• Localized UI Hotfix
• Autodesk® Infrastructure Administrator 2012 Feature Rule “Check Perimeter” Hotfix (for AutoCAD Map 3D 2012)
• AutoCAD 2012 Block Editor Save Corruption Hotfix
• Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis 2012 Hotfix (localized Civil 3D and Map 3D versions Only)
• Autodesk 2012 Content Explorer Service Hotfix

Autodesk® 3ds Max® 2012

• Autodesk 3ds Max 2012 Service Pack 2
• Backburner 2012.1
• Hotfix 1: Autodesk® 3ds Max® 2012
• Hotfix 2: Autodesk® 3ds Max® 2012
• Autodesk 3ds Max 2012 Service Pack 1
• Composite 2012 Hotfix

Autodesk® Maya® 2012

• Autodesk Maya 2012 Service Pack 1
• Composite 2012 Hotfix
• Hotfix: Unable to open CATIA V5 R20 files with DirectConnect 2012
• Autodesk Maya 2012 Hotfix 4
• Hotfix: Import shrink option not functioning properly with DirectConnect 2012
• Autodesk Maya 2012 Hotfix 3
• Hotfix: Imported B-Spline surfaces from CATIA V5 are over extended with DirectConnect 2012
• Autodesk Maya 2012 Hot Fix 2
• Autodesk Maya 2012 Hot Fix 1

AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2012

• AutoCAD Civil 3D 2012 Update 1
• AutoCAD 2012 Performance Slowdown Hotfix (32/64 bit)
• Hotfix: Prospector Lock-up
• AutoCAD 2012 Block Editor Save Corruption Hot Fix
• Autodesk Infrastructure Design Suite Network License Hotfix
• Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis 2012 Hotfix (localized Civil 3D and Map 3D versions Only)
• Autodesk 2012 Content Explorer Service Hot Fix 

AutoCAD® Architecture 2012

• AutoCAD 2012 Performance Slowdown Hotfix (32/64 bit)
• AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT 2012 SP1 Ribbon Hotfix
• AutoCAD Architecture 2012 Service Pack 1
• AutoCAD Architecture 2012 & AutoCAD MEP 2012 – Localization Hotfix: Corner Windows
• AutoCAD 2012 Block Editor Save Corruption Hotfix
• AutoCAD® Architecture 2012 and AutoCAD® MEP 2012 German AEC Dimension Exterior R.O. Hotfix
• Autodesk 2012 Content Explorer Service Hot Fix

AutoCAD® Mechanical 2012

• AutoCAD 2012 Performance Slowdown Hotfix (32/64 bit)
• AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT 2012 SP1 Ribbon Hotfix
• AutoCAD Mechanical 2012 Service Pack 1
• AutoCAD 2012 Block Editor Save Corruption Hot Fix
• Autodesk 2012 Content Explorer Service Hot Fix 

AutoCAD® Structural Detailing 2012

• AutoCAD 2012 Performance Slowdown Hotfix (32/64 bit)
• AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT 2012 SP1 Ribbon Hotfix
• Service Pack SP2 for AutoCAD Structural Detailing 2012
• Service Pack SP1 for AutoCAD Structural Detailing 2012

Autodesk® Vault 2012

• Update 1
• Autoloader Update
• DWG UDP Update
• Multi Issue Hotfix
• Content Center Hotfix
• Vault Performance Update
• Autoloader Compatibility Update
• Vault 2012 Client Update for AutoCAD 2010
• AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 – Autodesk Vault 2012 (Server) Support Patch
• Vault 2012 Client Update for AutoCAD 2011
• Copy Design Hotfix
• API Log In Hotfix
• Check In Performance Hotfix
• Custom Numbering Scheme Hotfix
• Multi Issue Hotfix

As always, be sure to read the ReadMe file prior to installation. After all, it’s not called a ReadMe file for nothing.

Be sure to follow us on Twitter: @MattM_PE and @IdeateInc where our expert technical staff posts the latest news and links (including Update and Hotfix releases) as soon as we hear about them.

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Matt Miyamoto, P.E.
Infrastructure Solutions Application Specialist
Matt is a licensed Civil Engineer in the state of Hawaii. Matt obtained a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and has 7 years of private sector design experience which he applies in his role as an application specialist with Ideate, Inc. His project experience includes residential and commercial site development, private and public sewer, water and drainage systems, harbors improvements, and roadway improvements. While in Hawaii, Matt was involved in multidisciplinary projects for City and County agencies, State Departments, the Army COE and private developers. @MattM_PE

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Classroom Training – Open Classes

Know It. Ideate Training.

Position yourself to land dream projects. Tap the full potential of your software solutions. Increase your facility, fluidity and capability to maximize the value of your precision software tools.

Here are a few of the training opportunities Ideate has to offer in the coming days:

12.9::Portland
Revit Architecture Families
12.12::San Francisco
Revit Architecture Families
12.12-14::San Jose
3ds Max Design Fundamentals
12.12-14::Seattle
AutoCAD Fundamentals
12.14-16::Portland
Revit MEP Electrical Fundamentals
12.14-16::San Francisco
AutoCAD Fundamentals

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eLearning – Upcoming Classes

Join the Ideate Tech Experts for eLearning - live online classes that provide your entire organization with easy access to premium education.

Upcoming classes include: 

12.13.11::
Navisworks 101: Introduction to Navisworks Manage
12.27.11::
Revit 201: Converting Blocks to Families

Each class is designed to give you specific, improved results in a particular topic. You can interact with the instructor right from your own office, while eliminating travel time. Because the class schedule rotates, you can easily select your topics of interest and choose the day which best meets your schedule.

Click here for class descriptions, times and registration link. Questions? Contact education@ideateinc.com

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