Autodesk Seek - A SEARCHABLE wealth of library

Autodesk Seek : It is a web service that allows designers - architects, engineers, students - to search and find generic or manufacturer-specific building products or components and associated design content. This content could include 3D models, 2D drawings, specifications, and descriptions for that product or component.
Well, I had been testing this for quite some time and trust me, finally it has grown into of the most sought after dream of us Revit content thirsty people have come true. Anyway, I suggest you better hear from the horse's mouth directly.
Check this site here http://seek.autodesk.com
Cheers
Suhail

How to recieve a copy of Printed documentation

Hi All,
I had been often asked that we don’t get printed manuals/product documentation along with the Software box anymore. So, I realized it is a good idea to document it or record an AVI to explain how to receive a copy of the printed documentation available for your product.
Click here to order your copy or type http://autodeskdocandmedia.com/ in your browser.

Hope you find it useful.
PS: Please locate your part number and serial number on the back of your software packaging.

Cheers !!!
Suhail

The Revit to 3ds Max FBX whitepaper is now posted on the design visualization resource center

Last night Tatjana Dzambazova [google her name, in case you don't know her; which is sad :( ] sent me an email regarding this. Even though it was too late, I couldn't resist downloading and going through all these white papers which I must admit are amazingly useful. Remind you, I had been working on this feature since early beta releases of Revit 2009 and have successully excited lots of our users by presenting this feature. But I dont think it would be fair if I wont admit that there was lot of learning for me too :).

So, guys what are you waiting for just download them from here

Finally dont forget to share your cool images you shall end up after going through these white papers.

Looking forward to hear from you.

Cheers,

Suhail

Revit Structure integration with STAAD.Pro®

Revit Structure integration with STAAD.Pro®

With SI Xchange™ for Revit® Structure, buildings modeled in Revit Structure can now be easily exported to STAAD.Pro® for analysis and design. This one-way export from Revit Structure to STAAD.Pro is our first step towards a seamless integration between world-class modeling and analysis tools. Future releases of SI Xchange will enhance our integration by exporting more Revit model elements, including load information, and providing round-trip capabilities to fully demonstrate Structural Integrators’ promise of Efficiency Through Integration.

For more information please click here

Student Design Challenge

You are the designers of the future.Go build something.

Join the Autodesk® Student Design Challenge, it's the perfect way to share those masterpieces with the rest ofthe world. It's also a chance to get your work in front of an international panel of industry and Autodesk experts.

And, of course, there are fantastic prizes for the selected winners.Categories:Architecture, Civil Engineering, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, 3D Animation, and Sustainable Design.Submission Dates: January 29–April 30, 2008

For more information on Autodesk® Student Design Challenge, log on to autodesk.com/buildsomething

Download free* software at www.autodesk.com/edcommunity and join the Student Engineering &Design Community now!

Attractive Prizes to be won.* Xbox 360 Game Console* $200 Visa gift cards* Autodesk® Maya® 2008 SoftwareAnd More!*Free products are subject to the terms and conditions of the end user license that accompanies download of the software.

Color Fill in Section View - New Feature 2009

In 2009 release, you can now apply color schemes to section views (in addition to plan views). In Revit Architecture, this feature applies to rooms and areas. In Revit MEP, this feature applies to rooms, areas, spaces, and zones. In plan views and section views, you can specify whether the color scheme displays in the background or the foreground of the view. This option is a property of the view.
Check the avi below :)
Cheers!!!
Suhail

Autodesk Subscription: Terms and Conditions Update Notice

Autodesk recently announced extended benefits to its Subscription Program for Previous Version use of software. What are the enhanced Previous Version benefits?

• Effective April 7, 2008, Subscription customers may now use previous versions up to three releases back from the 2009 product release up to the total number of licenses of the product currently under Subscription.
• As part of the new enhancement to the current policy, a Subscription customer is no longer required to have owned the previous version in order to use it.
• The updated terms and conditions clarify the extended policy and how you may use previous versions. (Section 2.4)
• Access the Eligible Previous Version list in Subscription Center. Once logged in click on the Subscription Administration link on the left hand navigation.

Click here to download The new terms and conditions