Between the Lines

AutoCAD 360 GPS Feature Is Back!

An update in Apple iTunes was published today for the free & awesome AutoCAD 360 for iOS returning the GPS feature that allows you to orient yourself in the drawing based on the iOS device GPS. This feature was released... Read more →

New Autodesk Memento Build Available

Do you need an application to repair, heal, and fix 3D geometry or even create 3D textured geometry using photos for fabrication projects like 3D printing? Project Memento is free Autodesk Labs technology preview of an end-to-end solution for converting... Read more →

Just What I Needed

I just returned late last night from a week in Southern California with my kids where we attended a memorial horse race held in honor of my late grand father. We also fit in a visit with a friend and... Read more →

Disable Cursor Badges in AutoCAD 2015

In AutoCAD 2015 a new User Interface element named Cursor Badges was added. Cursor badges showed a graphical tip next to the cursor on what you were doing. While many appreciated the graphical tip, some users preferred to not have... Read more →

USS Arizona in 3D Project Behind the Scenes

On Memorial Day 2014 the US National Park Service and Autodesk announced for the first time in over 30 years that a scientific survey of the USS Arizona had been competed using the latest in technology. I wanted to share... Read more →

AutoCAD 2015 Service Pack 1 Released

We have released a AutoCAD 2015 Service Pack 1 and Autodesk AutoCAD LT 2015 Service Pack 1 to improve the quality of the products by addressing issues found and reported. Please make sure to read the important details in the... Read more →

Google Glass for Construction

Technology is one thing that is always moving and rests for no one, or industry. There has been a great deal of discussion about wearable technology in the form of glasses that provide the wearer with relevant information. The most... Read more →

Virtual Lab AfricanFossils.org Updated

If you love to learn about fossils and human ancestors then this is the perfect resource. A couple years ago Autodesk (including myself) and Dr. Louise Leakey of the Turkana Basin Institute started this project of placing the lab and... Read more →

What is Reality Computing?

The question is a common one, but one that has a great answer and covers fascinating and exciting technologies like laser scanning and photogrammetry among others. It used to be called Reality Capture but now contains far more than just... Read more →

3DRV and Reality Computing Meetup June 3rd in Seattle

Join the traveling Autodesk 3DRV and the Autodesk Reality Computing Team for a Meetup tomorrow in Seattle. Join the meetup! Agenda for the Meetup: 6:00 - 6:45 PM Food, drinks and networking 6:45 - 8:00 PM Presentation and Demos •... Read more →

Autodesk Screencast Launched

Formerly known as Autodesk Project Chronicle has graduated and is now known officially as a new free Autodesk service Autodesk Screencast. (https://screencast.autodesk.com/) Autodesk Screencast provides a whole new way to share knowledge in short video recordings and provide training with... Read more →