Being Civil

Autodesk University Virtual

Just because the travel budget is a little tight this year, doesn’t mean you need to skip out on one of the greatest events around!.  This year, Autodesk is offering a web-based option for those who want to attend AU, but can’t make it out to Las Vegas.

Check out this website for more information and to see Lynn’s video on this exciting event.

Subscription Advantage Pack released!

Hi all, in case you haven't heard, Autodesk is now creating a special release for Subscription Customers only.  You will need to login to Subscription Center to download and install it.  Currently is only in US English, but localized versions will follow soon.

For those who have installed their products using Deployments, you should review this Technical Solution (but I don't really need to tell you right, the link is also in the Readme file, which you saw already!).

Also, we have our monthly PS YouTube video which reviews some of the features and covers some FAQs, have a look

Pumping up the Value: the Subscription Advantage Pack for Civil 3D 2010

Not on Subscription?  Check out the benefits - it's way more than just free upgrades!

Want To Work For The Greatest Company In The World?

OK, so I may be just a bit biased in the above statement, but I love my dream job – and you can too! We’re hiring! We are looking for a Product Support Specialist to work with our team. You can find this job on our Careers page. Follow the link to see the job number and job description.

Civil 3D & Civil 2010 Update 2 released!

Hi all, the Update 2's are officially released.  Remember, we have two products, named "Civil 3D" and "Civil" - make sure you pick the correct one!

• You can find Civil 3D Update 2 here.
• You can find Civil Update 2 here.

An easier way to make sure you get the right one is to use Communication Center (upper right corner in your product), just click on the "radar" icon and look at the bottom for Updates.  (You might have to wait say 5-10 minutes after startup to check)  I just installed mine so it says it's up to date!

A few further items:

1. Don't forget to read that thing called "README" - it really does help ;-)
2. To clear up any confusion - this time around our Update 1 did NOT include AutoCAD Update 1, but with this Update 2 you will get AutoCAD Update 1 included.
3. As Jason mentioned on an earlier post, verifying installation of the Update is a bit goofy - for Update 2, type "AECCVERSION" on the command line and you will see a list of DBX files, the latest version number should be "FileVersion: 7,0,1387,0" if Update 2 is installed.

Addendum:  After installing Update 2, Help > About will show this:

Win a trip to Autodesk University!

The Autodesk University 2009 YouTube Contest is your chance to win one of three (3) AU 2009 Las Vegas 3-Day, All-Inclusive Passes (includes conference, classes and hands-on labs, hotel, meals, and social events).

Check out this link for more details.

Good luck!!

Beefing up the backend - new search Beta for Autodesk AEC content

Hey all, I wanted to let you know that on the backend we are working to provide better tools for you, one of them being search capabilities of our content.  There is a new Autodesk Search Beta going on which you can participate in, the search link is here.  Note this is focused on AEC Products and for English content only for this Beta.

Pretty simple on the front end, but even there note you have some options...

As you type in keywords it will suggest common topics.  Furthermore, search results go way beyond just our Knowledgebase, you get discussion groups, blogs, documentation, YouTube, etc.  In general we are providing search through Autodesk content options, however the blog search does index external blogs as well.  Per the Worldwide Marketing team:

Civil 3D User Assistance Survey - feedback on documentation

Hey all, the Technical Publications ("Tekpubs") team is conducting a Civil 3D User Assistance Survey to learn what you think of the Civil 3D documentation and how to make it better.  Pop on over and give them your thoughts!  Better yet, get everyone you know who uses Civil 3D to take it too.

Win a free trip to Autodesk University 2009!

Hey all, sorry I have been a bit absent of late, I was on vacation & working part time in the US for a month, visiting family.  Now I am back in the saddle and ready to ride.  The famous Lynn Allen with the fluffy dog tweeted this and I thought "who wouldn't want a chance at a free trip to AU'? 

All you have to do is fill out a survey... but hurry as the survey closes August 25, 2009, at 5:00 pm EST.  The winner will be drawn the next day, August 26th.  This is open to everyone around the world, as long as you are 18 years of age.

Per the rules, the prize includes:

1. One round-trip ticket to Las Vegas MaCarran airport from a destination within the continental United States. If the winner resides outside of the continental United States, it is that individual's responsibility to get to a US location first.
2. One free registration to Autodesk University 2009 for attendance from December 1, 2009 through December 3, 2009.
3. One hotel room (including cost of room, taxes and fees) at the conference hotel (TBD) from December 1, 2009; checking out December 4, 2009.