InfiniteSkills - AutoCAD LT 2012 Tutorial Video Course Provides Practical Introduction to Drafting and Design

(PRWEB) November 27, 2011

InfiniteSkills Inc has released a new AutoCAD LT 2012 training video course to assist beginners in learning the fundamentals of drawing, editing, printing and sharing CAD projects in a professional environment. The 108 lesson series also includes tips on efficiency and productivity, emphasizing industry best practices and effective data management.

AutoCAD LT 2012 Tutorial Video - Training Course

?Because AutoCAD LT is a more affordable version of the program, it?s the one that a lot of beginners start out with,? said Colin Boyd, sales director for InfiniteSkills. ?So with the same approach used in our massively popular AutoCAD tutorial series, we?ve created a perfect guide to 2D design in LT, going from the ground up.?

The multi-part AutoCAD LT training course is presented by Brian Benton, a leading author, trainer and expert AutoCAD user known throughout the CAD community and at his site Cad-a-Blog. Benton has drawn from his extensive knowledge of the program to design a course that teaches fundamental concepts first and then builds to topics and techniques of increasing complexity.

The first lessons in the AutoCAD LT course focus on installation and configuration, new features and the AutoCAD interface, providing a thorough understanding of how the software?s tools can be accessed during a project. Next, the training moves through basic operations and drawing tools, teaching camera controls, methods of measurement and how to create basic lines and shapes, ensuring that they not only look right but also match the scale necessary for the final design. The course moves through editing tools, layers and blocks, which allow users to recreate similar objects again and again without redrawing. Finally, the course also covers annotation, printing and publishing, with step-by-step guidelines for creating accessible documents that professional engineers and contractors will readily understand.

?This is not just a walkthrough of AutoCAD features, but a great way of learning how the program can be used to get real work done,? said Chris Johns, InfiniteSkills content coordinator. ?Brian encourages users to think about challenges the AutoCAD way, and shows how to complete each major stage of design in an efficient, organized way.?

The course includes usable work files that match the video lessons from each chapter. These examples put previously explained concepts into practice and build on one another, culminating in the design of a small movie theater that meets realistic specifications.

The AutoCAD LT 2012 Tutorial Video by InfiniteSkills can be ordered to own on CD / DVD or instantly downloaded from the training product website. All 108 lessons can be viewed on Windows or Mac computers, and both editions of the course retail for $ 99.95. Further information and 24 free demo lessons can be found on the tutorial page.

http://www.infiniteskills.com/training/learning-autocad-lt-2012.html

About InfiniteSkills Inc

InfiniteSkills provides practical training videos on the most highly demanded professional software and programming languages in the world. With an expanding library of affordable courses, the company has established itself as a premiere content provider for technology education.

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Portland Home Design Business Receives Technology Makeover

Portland, OR (PRWEB) December 12, 2011

Popular Portland, Oregon based home design firm Alan Mascord Design Associates, Inc. (AMDA) are proud recipients of a major technology makeover sponsored by Autodesk and Lenovo. Comprising new state-of-the-art workstations, cutting-edge 3D design software and extensive training and support provided by Ideate, Inc. ? the surprise makeover has enabled AMDA to immediately pass along the benefits to clients.

?We have always been at the forefront of innovation in technology as well as home design,? said Alan Mascord, president of AMDA. ?It?s been difficult to keep the office up to date in this tough economy? we are really excited about the new services we can now offer our clients and are extremely grateful for this opportunity to redefine our capabilities. We were shocked but delighted.?

In addition to streamlining existing workflows and improving the delivery of designs and construction document packages, AMDA plans to leverage the new innovations in mobile technology, design visualization and building analysis to aid clients. Homeowners, builders, realtors, and developers will be able to take advantage of new services such as home energy analysis, photo realistic interior renderings, and even real time visualizations and real world physical ?3D printed? models.

?Helping our customers achieve and maintain a competitive advantage is one of our top priorities,? said Amy Bunszel, vice president of AutoCAD Products at Autodesk. ?This Technology Makeover has given Mascord the ability to do things they never thought possible, and are already seeing positive results with clients. This makeover has also been a big morale booster for the Mascord employees, and we are thrilled to have been a part of this company?s transformation.?

About Alan Mascord Design Associates Inc.

Since 1983, Alan Mascord Design Associates, Inc. has been designing custom homes, stock home plans, and providing marketing and technical support to homebuilders nationwide. By balancing architectural perfection with the need to be practical, award-winning home designer Alan Mascord has assembled a creative team with the talent to identify trends in American home styles and the skills to translate them into designs that are beautiful, efficient and easy to build. Mascord?s designs have gained national attention gracing the covers of magazines such as Builder, Better Homes & Gardens? and House Beautiful.

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Urban Design Group Names Quincy Tiller III as Building Information Modeling Director

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) December 15, 2011

The Principals of Urban Design Group (UDG), a multidisciplinary architectural firm, are pleased to announce that Quincy Tiller III has been named to the new position of Building Information Modeling (BIM) Director for the Atlanta studio. As the BIM Director, Tiller will establish standards and continue to research and keep abreast of all Revit and BIM advancements regarding software and hardware. He will bring to the forefront his knowledge of these new tools and help each project team with the setup and direction of Revit and/or BIM. He will also act as a trainer to UDG?s staff on an ongoing basis.

Tiller earned his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Southern Polytechnic State University in 2002. He first joined Urban Design Group in 2006 and has since rejoined the firm in 2009, bringing nine years of experience in the design of retail, office buildings and mixed-use projects. He has participated in many aspects of the design process, including design development, master planning, site planning, construction documentation and construction administration.

Tiller?s software skills include AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop, Photoshop and Microsoft Project. He is also proficient in Revit Architecture 2009 and Revit MEP, and has provided instructional training courses in Revit MEP to architectural and engineering firms. Outside of the studio, Tiller is active with the First Baptist Church of Woodstock.

?UDG is a leader in using technology to enhance our design and production capabilities,? said Donald C. Buenger, AIA, LEED AP, Principal with UDG?s Atlanta studio. ?Our creation of the new position of BIM Director for Atlanta demonstrates our commitment to this exciting technology. Quincy has demonstrated his extreme dedication and drive to advance this technology throughout the firm allowing us to perform in our profession at the highest level. We are proud to name him to this important new position.?

About UDG?s Use of BIM:

Urban Design Group is a trailblazer in the application of BIM technology, including quantifying cost through design, construction logistics and building lifecycle management. UDG?s expertise with BIM is unmatched in the country.

The UDG team uses some of the latest technical tools to design and execute projects that are energy efficient, economical ? in both first cost and operations, and integrated into the construction process. The use of Virtual Design and Construction tools on the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts project led to:

An 8% construction cost savings from the first phase to the second phase,
Significant time savings in the construction schedule, and
Delivery of a group of five buildings that are performing at about 20% better than the California Energy Code minimums.

About Urban Design Group:

Urban Design Group offers architectural, interior design and urban master planning services to its worldwide clientele from studios in Atlanta, GA, and Dallas, TX. A market leader in the application and advancement of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology, UDG's personnel work on a wide range of projects from hospitality, resort, gaming design and Native American design projects to corporate, university facilities and urban mixed-use developments.

In the firm's 36-year history, Urban Design Group has completed more than $ 6 Billion dollars in projects worldwide. The firm has received more than 80 design excellence awards and honors, 15 design competition awards and has been featured in hundreds of magazine articles, newspaper pieces and design resource books. For more information, please visit http://www.urbandesigngroup.com.

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CADavenue Unveils Sheet Metal Design Software for Version 4

Bend, OR (PRWEB) December 27, 2011

CADavenue recently announce a new version available for Plate 'n' Sheet, a sheet metal design application which allows Steel Fabricators and HVAC designers to create ducting transformations more easily. Once designed, the results can be exported to CAD or a CNC Plotting Device.

Plate 'n' Sheet/Version 4 provides many additional features while maintaining the program's simplistic approach to sheet metal design. The new version includes more shapes and project categories to select from. Additionally improved automatic dimensioning and material costing has also been added.

Although AutoCAD is not required, Plate 'n' Sheet is able to export a 3D wire-frame model and 2D views of the model directly from the program. AutoCAD LT is now supported using the the ?Export to DXF? method.

The sheet metal software is used to design, calculate and unfold pipe and tubing parts often used for hoppers, nozzles, ventilation hoods, and HVAC pipe work systems.

"Many HVAC designers ask us how to easily create 2D patterns such as a square-to-square, square-to-circle, cones and segmental bends out of sheet steel. Our simple answer for them is to have a look at Plate 'n' Sheet," owner Victor Abella explains.

Plate 'n' Sheet can be used for various industries such as piping, heating ventilation and air conditioning duct work.

Typically without sheet metal design software like Plate 'n' Sheet you would need to create 3D transformations first, then flatten them out into patterns. Other methods may include creating complex triangulations or drafting projections on paper.

"Learning to use our sheet metal software couldn't be any easier. We've even built in a help messaging system to let you know if a size is not valid or conflicts with another size," explains Victor.

The process contains 4 steps unfolding defined below:

1) Clicking on a shape that defines the part or transition to be calculated.

2) Entering the dimensional values that define your ducting shape.

3) Previewing the 3D model using typical Orthographic views.

4) Printing directly or exporting to a DXF file (use it with a profile cutter).

Plate 'n' Sheet generates these patterns given the dimensional constraints entered in the dialog boxes provided. Then export or print the project to a flattened template and onto a 2D plane.

About CADavenue.com

CADAvenue is a provider of affordable mechanical and engineering software for AutoCAD, IntelliCAD and AViCAD. Various software disciplines include Piping, Ducting, Steel Beams and Mechanical tools. Many of CADavenue's products (including Plate 'n' Sheet) offer a 30 day trial before purchasing.

CADavenue is located in Bend, Oregon and is open for tech support and sales questions between 8-5 M-F PST.

Erik Zetterberg

Tel: (888) 271-7121,

sales(at)cadavenue(dot)com

In Europe contact: sales(at)asvic(dot)eu

In Australia/Int'l contact: sales(at)asic(dot)com(dot)au

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