Autodesk certifications are a reliable validation of your skills and knowledge, and can lead to accelerated professional development, improved productivity, and enhanced credibility for you and your employer. Ideate is pleased to be participating in Autodesk Sponsored Certification Days for 2012. On the dates listed below, you have the opportunity to take an Associate, Professional or both Associate and Professional Certification Exam(s) for the discounted price of $25 ($100+ savings!). This is a great price to renew or get a new Autodesk...
Friday, 30 March 2012
What's New in Revit MEP 2013: I'm at a Loss Here! Pressure Loss Reports
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Autodesk Revit MEP 2013 has some great enhancements; one of the best is the new Pressure Loss Reports that can be generated for either a single duct or pipe system or multiple systems. Revit MEP engineers and designers can set up reports in a number of ways that include whether or not to show the critical path used, etc. The report format can be saved for use later and obsolete reports can be deleted. Ultimately, leading to better design and document...
Thursday, 29 March 2012
eLearning – Upcoming Revit Classes
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Join the Ideate Tech Experts for eLearning – live online classes that provide your entire organization with easy access to premium education.Upcoming classes include: 4.3.12::Revit 201: Converting Blocks to Families4.10.12::Revit 201: Making Title Blocks4.17.12::Revit 201: Rapid DetailingEach 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...
Posted in AIA CEU, AIA LU, Autodesk Revit, eLearning, Ideate, Ideate Inc., Revit, Revit Training, RonPalmaAEC
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Autodesk Revit Server 2013 – Giving Administrators More Control Over Model Management
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Autodesk Revit Server 2013 gives administrators more control over model management within their Revit Server Network. Multiple Central files can now be stored on different servers, functionality between Revit Servers persists even when connectivity between them is temporarily lost, and Central files can be moved from one server to another without disrupting links or local copies.Watch the video: Autodesk Revit Server 2013 – Giving Administrators...
Posted in #ADSK2013, Autodesk Revit, BIM, Derek Wielkopolski, Ideate, Ideate Inc., Revit
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Wednesday, 28 March 2012
AutoCAD 2013 – Enhanced Model Documentation Tools
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The Enhanced Model Documentation Tools in AutoCAD 2013 allow you to quickly and easily create 2D drafting and 3D isometric views from 3D solid objects. These views even allow you to create live section and detail views; and even associative dimensions and text.Watch the videos:AutoCAD 2013 – Enhanced Model Documentation Tools:Part 1 of 3AutoCAD 2013 – Enhanced Model Documentation Tools:Part 2 of 3AutoCAD 2013 – Enhanced Model Documentation Tools:Part...
Autodesk Revit Architecture 2013 – Component-based Stairs
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New Component-based stairs in Autodesk Revit Architecture 2013 provide capabilities to assemble a stair using individual run, landing, and support components. Each run and landing component can be modified by using direct manipulation controls. During the creation process, you can preview the stair in 3D as you sketch the various components. Component-based stairs allow overlapping stairs to be created, as well as more stair layouts including spiral...
Posted in #ADSK2013, Autodesk Revit, autodesk revit architecture 2013, BIM, Ideate, Ideate Inc., Revit, RonPalmaAEC
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Tuesday, 27 March 2012
Autodesk 2013 Products are Here...
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Lead the way with the latest Autodesk® 2013 software releases. Autodesk solutions for Building Information Modeling (BIM), Digital Prototyping, and Digital Entertainment Creation can help you gain greater production efficiencies, save time, stay within budget, and solve even the most complex production challenges.GET THE INFO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED FROM IDEATE, INC.With the release of the new Autodesk 2013 product line, you can find out what's new, what's different, and discover how the latest products can help you and your firm. Ideate, Inc. is your...
Classroom Training – Open Classes
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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 weeks:4.10-12::SeattleRevit MEP Mechanical and Plumbing Fundamentals4.11-12::PortlandRevit Architecture Beyond the BasicsKnow your software. Sign up n...
Posted in AIA CEU, AIA LU, Autodesk Revit MEP, BIM, Ideate, Ideate Inc., Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP, Revit Training, RonPalmaAEC
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Monday, 26 March 2012
Ideate, Inc. Named Autodesk Q4 Reseller of the Quarter
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 03/26/2012 – Ideate, Inc. (ideateinc.com), an Autodesk Authorized Developer and leading Autodesk solutions provider offering quality software, training, support and custom consulting services to the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, announced today that 3D design, engineering and entertainment software industry leader, Autodesk, Inc., has named Ideate, Inc. its North American fourth quarter Reseller of the Quarter for the 2012 Autodesk fiscal year. Autodesk selected its Reseller of the Quarter from more...
Thursday, 22 March 2012
eLearning – Upcoming Revit Classes
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Join the Ideate Tech Experts for eLearning – live online classes that provide your entire organization with easy access to premium education.Upcoming classes include: 4.3.12::Revit 201: Converting Blocks to Families4.10.12::Revit 201: Making Title BlocksEach 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...
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
Classroom Training – Open Classes
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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:3.26-28::San FranciscoRevit Structure Fundamentals3.26-28::SacramentoRevit MEP Electrical FundamentalsKnow your software. Sign up n...
Posted in AIA CEU, AIA LU, Autodesk Autodesk Revit MEP, Ideate, Ideate Inc., Revit MEP, Revit Structure, Revit Training
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Thursday, 15 March 2012
eLearning – Upcoming Revit Classes
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Join the Ideate Tech Experts for eLearning – live online classes that provide your entire organization with easy access to premium education.Upcoming classes include: 3.20.12::Revit 201: Conceptual Design4.3.12::Revit 201: Converting Blocks to FamiliesEach 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...
Posted in AIA CEU, AIA LU, Autodesk Revit, eLearning, Ideate, Ideate Inc., Revit, Revit Training, RonPalmaAEC
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Tuesday, 13 March 2012
Classroom Training – Open Classes
Posted on 10:00 by Unknown
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:3.14-15::San FranciscoEcotect Fundamentals3.26-28::San FranciscoRevit Structure Fundamentals3.26-28::SacramentoRevit MEP Electrical FundamentalsKnow your software. Sign up n...
Monday, 12 March 2012
Speaking of Project Auditing, Don’t Forget Your Groups and RFAs
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We spend a lot of time talking to customers about how to maintain a lean and robust BIM project database but not enough about also keeping the underlying custom content clean. Here’s a great tip that has surfaced with many of our customers via our Technical Support that highlights the need to audit Revit content; both for Groups and custom family files (RFAs).Imported DWG/DGN content is the bane of many a BIM Manager. Ideate Explorer for Revit is...
Thursday, 8 March 2012
Ideate - IMSCAD Alliance Brings Citrix Virtualization, Networking, Collaboration and Cloud Technologies to Customers
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 03/08/2012 - Ideate, Inc. (ideateinc.com), an Autodesk Authorized Developer and leading Autodesk solutions provider offering quality software, training, support and custom consulting services to the AEC industry, announced today it has formed a strategic alliance with UK-based IMSCAD (imscad.co.uk). IMSCAD, a recognized global leader in the deployment graphical 2D and 3D CAD applications and now CAD delivery on Citrix, is a long standing Citrix Solutions Partner and an Autodesk Development Partner, having assisted Autodesk in...
Posted in ATC, Autodesk, Citrix, David Haynes, Ideate, Ideate BIMLink, Ideate Explorer, Ideate Inc., IMSCAD, Virtualization
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eLearning – Upcoming Revit Classes
Posted on 10:00 by Unknown
Join the Ideate Tech Experts for eLearning – live online classes that provide your entire organization with easy access to premium education.Upcoming classes include: 3.13.12::Revit 201: Scheduling 2013.20.12::Revit 201: Conceptual DesignEach 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...
Posted in AIA CEU, AIA LU, Autodesk Revit, eLearning, Ideate, Ideate Inc., Revit, Revit Training, RonPalmaAEC
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Tuesday, 6 March 2012
Classroom Training – Open Classes
Posted on 10:00 by Unknown
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:3.14-15::San FranciscoEcotect Fundamentals3.26-28::San FranciscoRevit Structure FundamentalsKnow your software. Sign up n...
Posted in AIA CEU, AIA LU, Autodesk Ecotect, Autodesk Revit, Ecotect, Ideate, Ideate Inc., Revit Structure 2012, Revit Training
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Monday, 5 March 2012
Ideate BIMLink – The Results Are In
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It was less than a year ago when we conducted a survey of the Ideate BIMLink user base. The user feedback from the 2011 survey was instrumental in forming our product direction over the past 10 months. We’re pleased to report that since then we’ve issued an additional two “point releases” and were able to address many of the top user requests for new features within our 2012 product including providing FlexLM network licensing and access to key schedule...
Posted in BIM, BIMLink, Glynnis Patterson, Ideate, Ideate BIMLink, Ideate Inc., Revit, Revit to Excel, Revit tool
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Thursday, 1 March 2012
Ideate Tech Team – Top Tier Experts from Ideate Present at Autodesk University 2011
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Ideate tech team leader and veteran AU presenter David Haynes says of the AU experience, “Presenting is a privilege. Preparing is a challenge. It is very competitive to speak. In fact, about three times as many apply as are accepted. Once you are accepted, you have five months to prepare.”As a veteran, Haynes understands what his team experiences. “Anxiety sets in for presenters during the last month prior to AU,” he explains. “The team, in spite...
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