MONTHLY UPDATE: MAY2019

New Software Releases

Software Updates & Hotfixes

Autodesk ReCap Photo Update Version 20.0.1.5

What is included?
This update contains fixes for the following issues:
• Fixed the issue that the coordinate system list contains only one item.

See README for more info. Use the Autodesk Desktop App to download and install these updates

Autodesk Licensing Service - 9.0.3.46 - April 2019 Hotfix

Issue:
Autodesk 2020 version software can exhibit below listed issues on Windows systems that wake up from Hibernate mode or have Hybrid Sleep enabled.
• Multiple Autodesk processes (AdskLicensingAgent) showing up in Task Manager, which do not go away even when the product is quit.
• In case of network licensing, the additional process may keep consuming the seat from the license server even after product is closed in such situation.
• When viewing Licensing Manager, the user may see several copies of their active license
• The product forcing the user to save their work and quit the product
• In rare circumstances, the application completely hangs

See README for more info. Use the Autodesk Desktop App to download and install these updates

Autodesk ReCap / Autodesk ReCap Pro Update Version 6.0.1.21

What is included?
This update contains fixes for the following issues:
• Fix ReCap startup crash issue

See README for more info. Use the Autodesk Desktop App to download and install these updates

Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018.3 Update

The following enhancements have been included in the Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018.3 Update:

Design Efficiency Updates
• You can now specify the maximum rate of change for the superelevation cross slope of an alignment in the Edit Feature Settings – Alignment dialog box.

Production Efficiency Updates
• Data shortcut synchronization related to superelevation and cant changes has been enhanced. With this enhancement, changes to more types of superelevation or cant parameters in a source alignment will prompt you to synchronize a data referenced alignment.
• You can use a new system variable named SyncDrefPsetToSource to control whether property sets are synchronized when you synchronize data shortcut references. You can use the following settings for SyncDrefPsetToSource:
• 0: Property sets will never be synchronized when related data referenced objects are synchronized.
• 1: Property sets will be synchronized when related data referenced objects are synchronized.

Collaboration Efficiency Updates
• You can use a new option in the Export Settings dialog box to specify whether to convert feature lines, parcel segments, and survey figures to 2D polylines or to 3D polylines when exporting a drawing with the Export Civil 3D Drawing command.
Note: For information about additional updates to the Export Civil 3D Drawing command, see Primary Issues Resolved by This Update.

The following issues have been resolved in the Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018.3 Update:

API
• Fixed an issue that caused the GetDisplayStylePlan method to produce an error when the selected object was in an xref.
• Fixed an issue that prevented the GetClosestPointTo method from working for pipes and pressure pipes.
• Fixed an issue that prevented getting the XRecord data of a data referenced object in the host drawing after synchronizing data references.

Autodesk Subassembly Composer
• Fixed an issue in the Subassembly Composer that affected the direction of the slope of a link based on the cant of a rail alignment.

Autodesk Vault
• Fixed an issue that caused the AutoCAD dialog box to be displayed instead of the Civil 3D dialog box when checking in a drawing.
• Fixed an issue where a duplicate profile was created unexpectedly after synchronizing a referenced corridor.
• Fixed an issue that caused the application to close unexpectedly when checking in a drawing in which a corridor had been created from a referenced alignment.
• Fixed an issue that caused the application to close unexpectedly when using the AutoCAD OPEN command while a drawing that was checked out from Autodesk Vault was open and contained unsaved changes.
• Fixed an issue that caused the application to close unexpectedly when checking in files if the capitalization used in the Autodesk Vault server path was inconsistent.
• Improved performance when viewing Autodesk Vault projects on the Prospector tab in Toolspace.

Corridors
• Fixed an issue that caused the properties of rehab subassemblies to be displayed incorrectly.
• Fixed an issue that prevented the Clear Corridor Bowties command from working on a corridor that contained a subassembly that was created with the Subassembly Composer.
• Fixed an issue that caused the outer corners of corridors to not clean up correctly where there were tangent-tangent intersections in the baseline.

Data Shortcuts
• Fixed an issue that caused corridor sections and labels to disappear in a section view after synchronizing data shortcut references.
• Fixed an issue in which nested data referenced alignments and corridors reported being out of date.
• Fixed an issue in which nested alignment data shortcut references appeared to be broken after data shortcuts were deleted.
• Fixed an issue in which data referenced alignments were created as the wrong alignment type when creating data referenced corridors that had dependent non-centerline alignments.
• Fixed an issue that prevented creating corridor data shortcut references.
• Fixed an issue where the code set style specified in the CreateCorridorReference command settings was not used when creating corridor data shortcut references.
• Fixed an issue in which corridor data shortcut references appeared to be broken when adding a baseline to a corridor.
• Fixed an issue in which a data referenced corridor was not reported as being out of date after the associated data referenced alignment was deleted.
• Fixed an issue that caused a synchronization message to be displayed in a host drawing after using the ZOOM command in a source drawing that contained a pipe network data shortcut and then saving the drawing.
• Fixed issues that caused a delay to occur in some circumstances when creating data shortcuts.
• Added a message for instances in which the source of a corridor data shortcut reference needs to be rebuilt.
• Improved performance when specifying the data shortcuts folder in situations where the working folder contains many projects.
• Improved performance when synchronizing data shortcut references.

Export Civil 3D Drawing Command
• Fixed an issue where the Export Civil 3D Drawing command did not explode external references as expected.
• Fixed an issue that caused a proxy state message to be displayed when opening a drawing that was exported with the Export Civil 3D Drawing command.
• Fixed an issue that caused the application to close unexpectedly when using the Export Civil 3D Drawing command.
• Fixed an issue that caused the application to close unexpectedly when using the Export Civil 3D Drawing command to export a drawing with a pipe and a structure and where the Pipe Centerline component of the assigned pipe style was visible in plan view.

Hydraflow Extensions
• Fixed an issue that caused Hydraflow Express to become unresponsive when performing culvert calculations.
• Fixed an issue in Hydraflow Express where the depth and spread were incorrect for grate inlets in sag conditions when a local depression was present.
• Updated the inlet diagram in Hydraflow Express so it no longer includes the gutter depression in the local depression.
• Fixed an issue in Hydraflow Hydrographs where the total outflow that was reported for a pond increased each time it was computed.
• Fixed an issue in Hydraflow Storm Sewers that caused the energy loss in a line to be reported as a negative value in some cases.
• Fixed an issue in Hydraflow Storm Sewers that caused out of date EGL values to be shown in reports.

Labels
• Fixed an issue that caused labels to disappear after reloading an externally referenced drawing.
• Fixed an issue where deleting a component from a parent label style resulted in the deletion of all components in the child label styles.
• Fixed an issue that caused line labels to be drawn in the wrong location.
• Fixed an issue in which corridor point label styles were not included in section label sets.
• Corrected the annotation along parcel segments created from alignments.

• Fixed an issue in which structure Sump Depth values were set to 2 when importing a pipe network from a Hydraflow Storm Sewers (.stm) file.
• Fixed an issue that caused pipe network structures to scale incorrectly when their assigned style used the Use Fixed Scale From Part Size option.
• Fixed an issue where the appearance of pipe networks was not preserved after they were exploded.
• Added a message for situations where the currently selected structure cannot be resized to match the pipe depths when using the Swap Part command.

Points
• Fixed an issue that caused the properties specified on the Query Builder tab of the Point Group Properties dialog box to change after attaching an xref.
• Fixed an issue that caused the point data in a .csv file to be parsed incorrectly during the point import process if the point data contained user defined properties.

Reference Templates
• Fixed an issue that caused the Value field for the Profile Style property in the profile feature settings to be empty after attaching a reference template to the drawing.
• Fixed an issue that caused the pipe rules to be applied to a drawing when a reference template was attached or updated.

Surfaces
• Fixed an issue where the volume of a volume surface shown in a surface elevation legend table did not match the volume shown in the surface properties.
• Fixed an issue that caused the application to close unexpectedly when using the Swap Edge command.

Survey
• Fixed an issue where accessing survey figure properties in model space from within a locked layout viewport would cause the viewport scale to change.
• Fixed an issue that caused survey figure data to be imported incompletely.

See README for more info. Use the Autodesk Desktop App to download and install these updates

Infrastructure Parts Editor 2020

All New and Updated Features

Fixed Issues
Autodesk InfraWorks (2020.0 – April 2019 release)

See  README for more info. Use the  Autodesk Desktop App to download and install these updates

Autodesk Revit 2020.0.1 Viewer Mode Hotfix

Issues resolved by this hotfix

This hotfix addresses a customer reported issue in which Revit sessions run in Viewer Mode unexpectedly, without displaying the Viewer Mode dialog to warn users that Revit functionality is restricted in this mode. These restrictions include: save or save as in all cases, exporting or publishing modified projects, exporting or publishing any projects to a format containing model data that can be modified, and printing projects after changes are made.

See README for more info. Use the Autodesk Desktop App to download and install these updates

Advance Steel Extension for Revit 2020 

Learn about enhancements and new features in the Advance Steel 2020 Extension for Revit 
• The extension exports models using only the Rule Based Mapping Transfer. The Revit Family Based Mapping Transfer and the Dynamic Profile Transfer types were removed from the export functionality.
• Added the “Ignore beam cutbacks and extensions on export” option in the Settings dialog.
• Added a search field in the manual mapping dialog, which allows you to easily find the desired section from the Revit family.
• The Refresh button loads the modifications made in the Revit model inside the Synchronization dialog.
• Fixed an issue where an anchor in Advance Steel was imported at a slightly different position in Revit.
• Fixed an issue where a plate element was reporting an incorrect position change in the Revit Synchronization dialog.
• Fixed an issue where the model was not displayed in Revit, after a smlx file was imported.
• Fixed an issue where the holes placed on an angle profile, in Advance Steel, were imported at a slightly different position in Revit.

See README for more info. Use the Autodesk Desktop App to download and install these updates

Infrastructure Universe Portal

If you missed one of the monthly Infrastructure Universe updates or are looking for something that I shared in one of them, make sure you check out the Infrastructure Universe page!

And check out some other free gifts, like the downloadable Civil 3D Backwards Compatibility Chart.

Great Videos & New Tools

Civil 3D 2020 - Dynamo Design Automation

Interested in learning more about Civil 3D 2020? With Civil 3D 2020, we’re particularly excited to introduce Dynamo for Civil 3D, which will streamline repetitive tasks and help you get more out of your model.

You can get started with the included sample scripts or use the visual programming environment to develop custom scripts to tackle your specific tasks. Accelerate design efficiencies with Dynamo for Civil 3D and the new features in Civil 3D 2020.

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Parametric Part Modeling in Infraworks

One of the great abilities of Autodesk InfraWorks is the ability to build your own parametric parts for use in the software. I’ve been getting more requests for items, so I’ve decided to make a page on my website for these styles, downloadable for a fee. The first one released today is a parametric stair style, check it out!

I was recently asked how to model a truck dock quickly in InfraWorks. Well, there isn’t a quick method that I know of without performing some grading in Civil 3D and passing the surface over to the model until now. With Parametric parts, we can create just about anything. Here’s a truck dock added to IW with a Terrain Hole Coverage Area in about 5 mins… well, 8 minutes with recording and talking on the video 🙂

hashtag#productivity hashtag#infraworks hashtag#inventor hashtag#customize

https://lnkd.in/eZbAp2c
Ramp: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/activity:6523746854612586496/
Stairs: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6523634239185965056/

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3D Machine Control Modeling for the Earth Moving Industry Using Drones

You know Quantum Land Design is the trusted expert in 3D machine control modeling for the earth moving industry. Now you have the opportunity to leverage our experience with your drone data through Quantum’s Flight Pack.

Quantum’s Flight Pack is a simple, easy to use drone system any contractor can operate.

Instead of specialized (read…expensive) drones and ground control targets you utilize the GPS system you already own to measure ground control. Your data will match your machine control system and project plans every time.

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Infrastructure Tuesday: The Basics to Setting Up a Pipe Catalog

We missed having you join us for April’s Infrastructure Tuesday  webinar but you can still earn something new. View the video to learn the basics of Civil 3D Pipe Network Catalogs with the following main topics:

• How the Parts Catalog Works
• Catalogs in a Multi-User Environment
• Parts Lists Basics
• Pipe Network Design Notes & Tips

VIDEO: The Basics to Setting Up a Pipe Catalog

Infrastructure Tuesday: Point Cloud with Autodesk and Beyond

We missed having you join us for May’s Infrastructure Tuesday webinar but you can still earn something new. The video begins with the basics of how point clouds can be created, learning the difference between “structured” vs “unstructured” scans, how to get surfaces out of the point clouds into Civil 3D, then covers a variety of topics and softwares, not just what is offered by Autodesk.

VIDEO: Point Cloud with Autodesk and Beyond

What's New in Civil Infrastructure 2020

Have you heard? Autodesk 2020 releases are here! Industry expert Ron Couillard looks at new features and updates in the new releases of AutoCAD, Map 3D, Infraworks, and Civil 3D.

VIDEO: What’s New in Civil Infrastructure 2020

Hot Infrastructure News

Autodesk Official Show Reel 2019

Annual showcase of Autodesk and customer work. As a global leader in 3D design, building, engineering and entertainment software, Autodesk gives you the power to Make Anything. Production by The Vangelist: www.thevangelist.com Music and Sound Design by Brass Coffee: www.brasscoffee.com.

WATCH VIDEO

3 Ways Smart Glasses Cleared a Path for Tunnel and Concourse Construction at LAX

Tunnel vision—focusing on a single objective while remaining blind to peripheral risks and opportunities—can make even the steadiest projects sway. Especially when those projects take place in, well, tunnels, where tunnel vision is as literal as it is figurative.

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Lynn Allen, Global Technology Evangelist, Launches Website

In her 15+ year career as Technology Evangelist, Lynn Allen has spoken to more than a half million professionals at events in over 50 countries throughout the world. Her online presentations and videos have easily reached over five million individuals. Her passion and strength is connecting with users, helping them embrace change and shining a light on new technology.

https://lynnallenspeaks.com

Webcasts

Autodesk Civil Engineering Community Webcasts

Learn, experience, and inspire with the Autodesk civil infrastructure community. Be sure to utilize their resource of available webcasts.

VIEW AVAILABLE WEBCASTS 

Infrastructure Tuesday: Bluebeam Tips & Tricks

June 4, 2019 @ 11am PST

In this 30 minute webinar, both new and experienced Bluebeam Revu users will become Markup Experts by applying simple tips & tricks to their everyday workflows.

Attendees will learn:
1. Where are the markup tools in the 2018 user interface?
2. Autosize a Textbox, Add/Remove a Leader on a Callout, Draw Circles, Squares and Arcs. Along with several more.
3. How to save custom tools and set up defaults.

And a little humor...

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James Lord (Star Lord James)
Solutions Consultant | U.S. CAD
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