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MONTHLY UPDATE: MARCH 2019
Hi Infrastructure Universe,
U.S. CAD has shown tremendous growth over the last two years but as we go into the third year of Infrastructure Universe, we continue to strive towards excellence in providing relevant and useful resources and information to you.
If you know of anyone who could benefit from or enjoy being part of the Infrastructure Universe, don't forget to share this email with them and ask them to join the mailing list!
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Software Updates & Hotfixes
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Autodesk InfraWorks Mobility Simulation Update
Readme
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This document contains the latest information regarding the release of Autodesk InfraWorks Mobility Simulation. It is strongly recommended that you read this entire document before installing.
IMPORTANT: After installing this update, you will not be able to use Mobility Simulation for Autodesk InfraWorks until a new, supported Java Runtime Environment is installed.
About This Update
The supported Java Runtime Environment (JRE) for Autodesk InfraWorks 2018.2 and 2019 has changed.
- This update removes the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) that was previously shipped with Autodesk InfraWorks 2018.2 and 2019 (release versions 2018.2, 2019.0, 2019.1, and 2019.2.).
- Beginning in February 2019, users of Autodesk InfraWorks 2018.2 and 2019 will need to install and maintain a supported Java Runtime Environment on their own in order to use Mobility Simulation services. For information on how to install a supported Java Runtime Environment for Autodesk InfraWorks and Autodesk Mobility Simulation, please review Java Requirements for Autodesk Infraworks.
See README for more info. Use the Autodesk Desktop App to download and install these updates.
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Autodesk Infrastructure Parts Editor 2019.2
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This document contains the latest information regarding the release of this software. It is strongly recommended that you read this entire document before installing.
You can review release notes for the current release version of Autodesk InfraWorks in the online help.
See README for more info. Use the Autodesk Desktop App to download and install these updates.
Autodesk InfraWorks 2019.3 WARNING – Alert! Maybe you should hold off on upgrading to the latest InfraWorks release!!! There is a WORKAROUND in the Forum link.
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6504170611877777408
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Autodesk Inventor Infrastructure Modeler Plugin 2019.3
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Please review release notes for the Autodesk Inventor Infrastructure Modeler Plugin in the the online help for Autodesk InfraWorks.
See README for more info. Use the Autodesk Desktop App to download and install these updates.
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FEATURE APP: Automatically Purge Regapps When Opening and Saving a Drawing
Recently I have discovered a cool App on the Autodesk App store! Everyone should use this. I wish it would add AUDIT and Fix Errors.
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Locking Civil 3D Structure Label Leaders to ANY Location
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On occasion, structure labels placed in a Civil 3D profile view may need to be pulled into a dragged state. When dragged, the default leaders will point to the “center” of each structure which isn’t always what is wanted. In today’s installment we’ll look at a simple trick that gives us more control over the location of these leaders.
READ FULL ARTICLE WITH VIDEO
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A Beginner's Guide to Annotation Scaling in AutoCAD
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Annotation scaling in AutoCAD allows you to plot annotation at the same height or size regardless of the viewport zoom scale. Annotation scales can be associated with annotative objects so that these objects can be sized properly for specific annotation scales in model space and displayed correctly in paper space.
Kade King gives an overview of annotation scaling, looks at the actual tools for annotation commands (including the styles and how those work), and discusses how you can use these tools to reduce the time spent in annotating drawings in this Infrastructure Tuesday guide.
READ FULL GUIDE WITH VIDEOS
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Infrastructure Tuesday: Useful Features in MAP for Civil 3D Users
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We missed having you join us for February's Infrastructure Tuesday webinar but you can still earn something new about AutoCAD MAP and Civil 3D. If you would like to learn Kade King's tips and tricks, watch the recorded version of the webinar.
VIDEO: Useful Features in Map for Civil 3D Users
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Creating Custom Civil 3D Label Styles to Annotate Linear Crossings in Profile Views
After experimenting with the new “Show Profile Crossings” feature in Civil 3D 2019.2 you may be wondering how difficult it might be to develop your own custom label styles. Fortunately, EVERY Civil 3D label style is created the same way; the crossing labels are no exception. In today’s installment, we’ll explore a few workflows to produce custom crossing label styles.
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This City Has a Sustainable Solution to Rising Sea Levels
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READ MORE
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Magnetic North Just Changed. Here's What That Means.
National Geographic
The foundation of many navigation systems, the World Magnetic Model finally got a much-needed update with the end of the U.S. government shutdown.
READ FULL STORY
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A Tale of Two Municipalities: Government Goes Digital for Plan Review
Believe that government is slow and can’t innovate? Snohomish County in northwest Washington state, and the city of Westminster, Colorado, beg to differ. See how those jurisdictions modernized their electronic plan review programs with Revu, improving both internal and external collaboration.
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China is opening the world’s longest sea bridge — and it contains enough steel to build 60 Eiffel Towers
China is in the midst of several megaprojects that will transform its cities.
Over the next decade, China plans to encourage 250 million people (29 times New York City's population) to move into the country's growing megacities. To cope with that huge migration, the country has invested tens of billions of dollars in giant infrastructure projects.
READ FULL STORY
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A Typeface Designed to Mimic the National Park Service Signs That Are Carved Using a Router Bit
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GET INFO ON TYPEFACE
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Autodesk Civil Engineering Community Webcasts
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VIEW AVAILABLE WEBCASTS
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Infrastructure Tuesday: Using the Surface Analysis Tools
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March 5, 2019 @ 11am PST
Join Doug Benoit for a 45-minute presentation focused on workflows using Surface Analysis Tools in Civil 3D, including the following:
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- Watersheds
- Catchment Tool
- Water Drop
- Basin Calculator
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Infrastructure Tuesday: The Basics to Setting Up a Pipe Catalog
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April 2, 2019 @ 11am PST
During this 45-minute presentation by Ron Couillard, you will learn the basics of Civil 3D Pipe Network Catalogs with the following main topics:
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- How the Parts Catalog Works
- Catalogs in a Multi-User Environment
- Parts Lists Basics
- Pipe Network Design Notes & Tips
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Image Source
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Enjoy,
James Lord (Star Lord James)
Solutions Consultant | U.S. CAD
Guardian of the Infrastructure Galaxy
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