Autodesk InfraWorks: New File Type Support

When speaking to our customers at Ideate, Inc. we often receive requests for easier ways to create visualizations and renderings using different types of combined model data. This year, Autodesk InfraWorks includes two added file types that allow users to directly import Revit .RVT and Point Cloud files into their InfraWorks models. From there, the Presentation tools in InfraWorks can be used for quick and easy renderings and visualizations. Included...

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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:7.2.13::Revit 201: Scheduling 2017.9.13::Revit 201: Design Options7.16.13::Ideate 101:Getting Started with VasariEach 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...

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New in 2014: Introduction to Autodesk InfraWorks 2014

Here at Ideate, we have been working hard to review all of the new products and features of the 2014 Autodesk design suites.  This year, Autodesk has re-branded and enhanced their Autodesk Infrastructure Modeler (AIM) program as Autodesk InfraWorks.  Autodesk InfraWorks is an easy to use, high-level collaboration, communication and visualization tool for planners, designers, and anyone else involved in the planning and pre-design phase...

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Join Ideate, Inc. and Support Revit Forum

RevitForum deserves the support of the entire Autodesk® Revit® using community. At Ideate, we are convinced Revit Forum is far more than informative reading. It’s where some of the most talented Revit users around the world give their valuable time and extensive knowledge generously. It’s free to any and all Revit-using professionals who simply ask for help. It’s an indispensable contribution to the AEC community.Revit Forum is also highly relevant. It helps us get the most out of Revit, saves us time and money, and adds to our individual and collective...

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Newly Published Autodesk Developer Network Partner Success Story Features Ideate, Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO, California – 6/26/2013 - Ideate, Inc., a leading Autodesk Authorized Developer and Autodesk solutions provider offering quality software, training, support and custom consulting services to the AEC industry, today announced the publication by Autodesk, Inc. of its latest Autodesk Developer Network Partner Success Story, “Exceling at problem solving: Ideate leverages decades of experience to help customers solve problems and reap the rewards of BIM.”The Autodesk Developer Network Partner Success Story reveals how Ideate-developed...

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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 weeks:7.10-11::San FranciscoNavisworks Fundamentals7.10-12::PortlandRevit Architecture Fundamentals7.10-12::SacramentoRevit MEP Electrical Fundamentals7.15-17::San JoseAutoCAD Fundamentals7.16-17::PortlandRevit Architecture Beyond the Basics7.16-17::Seattle3ds...

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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:6.25.13::Revit 201: Converting Blocks to Families6.27.13::Ideate Software 101:Revit Project Management with Ideate BIMLink7.2.13::Revit 201: Scheduling 2017.9.13::Revit 201: Design OptionsEach 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...

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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 weeks:6.24-26::SacramentoCivil 3D Fundamentals6.24-26::San FranciscoRevit Architecture Fundamentals7.10-11::San FranciscoNavisworks Fundamentals7.10-12::PortlandRevit Architecture Fundamentals7.10-12::SacramentoRevit MEP Electrical Fundamentals Know...

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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:6.20.13::Navisworks 201: Clash Detection6.25.13::Revit 201: Converting Blocks to Families6.27.13::Ideate Software 101:Revit Project Management with Ideate BIMLinkEach 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,...

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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 weeks:6.18-20::SeattleRevit Mechanical and Plumbing Fundamentals6.24-26::SacramentoCivil 3D Fundamentals6.24-26::San FranciscoRevit Architecture Fundamentals Know your software. Sign up n...

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Ideate, Inc. Expands Tech Expert Team with Four Hires

San Francisco, CA, 6/11/2013–Ideate, Inc., an Autodesk Gold Value Added Reseller, today announced the Ideate Tech Expert Team has been expanded with the hiring of four technical experts. Ideate is also currently seeking qualified candidates for additional positions. “We are delighted to help our architectural, engineering, and construction customers achieve their greatest possible success through application of advanced design solutions and expert training,” says Bob Palioca, President. “These four Ideate Tech Experts bring essential skills in...

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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:6.20.13::Navisworks 201: Clash Detection6.25.13::Revit 201: Converting Blocks to Families6.27.13::Ideate Software 101:Revit Project Management with Ideate BIMLinkEach 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,...

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Classroom Training – Open Revit 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 weeks:6.10-12::San JoseRevit Architecture Fundamentals6.17-19::San FranciscoRevit Architecture Fundamentals6.18-20::SeattleRevit Mechanical and Plumbing Fundamentals Know your software. Sign up n...

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Ideate, Inc. Earns Autodesk Civil Infrastructure Specialization

San Francisco, CA, 6/3/2013–Ideate, Inc., (ideateinc.com), an Autodesk Gold Value Added Reseller, today announced that it has earned the new Civil Infrastructure Specialization designation for value added resellers from Autodesk, Inc., a world leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software. As an Autodesk Specialized Partner, Ideate has shown that it provides a high level of expertise, experience and support to customers, has made a significant investment in its people, has a solid business plan specific to its specialization areas,...

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