Learn to harness the collective power of Infrastructure Design Suite by applying AutoCAD® Map 3D, AutoCAD® Civil 3D®, and InfraWorks™ software, as well as Autodesk® 360 cloud services in concert through a real-world case study of a road revitalization and walkability project. In addition to software interoperability, workflows highlighted in this class include identifying land acquisition requirements, establishing and communicating land acquisition values with stakeholders, generating and analyzing conceptual proposals in the context of existing conditions, finalizing engineering design, and creating immersive online models for the public and project stakeholders to interact with. In summary, this class demonstrates the concept that there's always money in the BANANA (build absolutely nothing anywhere near anything) stand when stakeholders are engaged by your proposals.

This class covers a typical utility workflow using Autodesk Infrastructure Design Suite, highlighting its top new features and benefits. The workflow uses AutoCAD® Raster Design and AutoCAD® Map 3D software to gather and edit base data, such as aerial images, CAD drawings, and GIS data, including electric industry models. Analysis tools help identify potential areas and corridors for electric assets. Autodesk® Infrastructure Modeler software uses the data for a large-scale 3D model that combines the "What is" situation with "What could be" proposals. Conceptual designs of 3D overhead distribution networks, windmills or solar panels, buildings, and vegetation provide sophisticated visualizations for decision makers. A precise, model-based electric network is designed with AutoCAD® Utility Design based on these proposals. Standards-driven workflows and rules-based analysis tools ensure a network design with consistency and reliability.

This class will explore the workflows for dealing with storm and sanitary networks using Autodesk® Infrastructure Design Suite—from the planning phases in AutoCAD® Map 3D and AutoCAD® Civil 3D® software, the conceptual visualization in Autodesk® Infrastructure Modeler software, design in AutoCAD Civil 3D, and finally virtual construction in Autodesk® Navisworks® software. We will work our way through each product, covering basic introductions, file formats, import and export, and how to work with the objects in each format.

With over $1 billion worth of work planned over the next 5 years plus the possibility of permission being granted for the construction of a second runway, it is essential that Gatwick Airport has access to up-to-date, accurate information with regards to the critical infrastructure that keeps the airport operational. This class aims to describe the existing systems that were in place, along with the issues that have arisen as a result of having incorrect geospatial data on buried utilities. We will then describe how we realized the solution to this problem using AIMS Technology, which we will host in a cloud environment utilizing mobile tools in the field to view and update incorrect data. We will also describe how we could use the power of the crowd to perform mass updates on these data sets and the enhancements we have planned to support the airport operation, linking it to third-party systems such as Maximo and making it an integral part of our resilience planning.

In this class we will show several tools from the Autodesk, Inc., toolbox for airports. These tools will help with the many types of tasks, such as airspace surface analysis, airport geographic information system (AGIS), planning, and design. They will save you time and money and give you a powerful visual so everyone can understand the obstacles and outcomes of airport design. This class will cover many everyday tasks and provide tips to help you accomplish them more efficiently and effectively. When finished with this class you will be able to grab a tool out of your toolbox, look at it, and think, “I know I can use this tool for this task; why wouldn’t it also work for this task in front of me?”

Intended for intermediate to advanced AutoCAD Civil 3D users, this class is designed to show land development professionals workflows for brokering data between AutoCAD Civil 3D software and Hydrologic Engineering Center’s River Analysis System (HEC-RAS) for the creation of detailed floodplain analysis. Using terrain data from both LiDAR and grading objects, this class will demonstrate how 1D and 2D hydraulic floodplain simulations can be quickly created from AutoCAD Civil 3D designs. With DEM terrain aggregation and geometric editing functionalities recently added in the newest releases of HEC-RAS version 5.0.7 from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, this class will focus on techniques and nuances for setting up your HEC-RAS model and getting simulated results back into AutoCAD Civil 3D for the creation of detailed work maps. Utilizing only AutoCAD Civil 3D and open-source programs, this class will demonstrate how to successfully integrate HEC-RAS simulations with AutoCAD Civil 3D.

This session is dedicated entirely to productivity techniques that will help improve your daily operations when working with AutoCAD Civil 3D software. These tips include automating regular tasks, using standard functions in new ways, exploring underutilized features, and even exploiting a handful of undocumented commands. We'll present the information using a real-world problem-solving context, rather than simply going feature by feature, so you can fully appreciate the "why" in addition to the "how." Come join us for this 90-minute session as we show you numerous ways to help you get the most from your AutoCAD Civil 3D investment.

This class covers management of combined sewer and stormwater networks, working all the way from industry models in AutoCAD® Map 3D software to analysis in Autodesk® Storm and Sanitary Analysis software. We will also explore the use of Autodesk® Infrastructure Modeler and AutoCAD® Civil 3D® software to meet design requirements and communicate the intended design. This class will dive into workflows that will streamline everyday tasks by eliminating the unnecessary transfer of data.

This session is dedicated entirely to productivity techniques that will help improve your daily operations when working with AutoCAD Civil 3D software. These tips include automating regular tasks, using standard functions in new ways, exploring underutilized features, and even exploiting a handful of undocumented commands. We'll present the information using a real-world problem-solving context, rather than simply going feature by feature, so you can fully appreciate the "why" in addition to the "how." Come join us for this 90-minute session as we show you numerous ways to help you get the most from your AutoCAD Civil 3D investment.

HKM (Huettenwerk Krupp Mannesmann) is specialized in the input material production of steel with all necessary process steps—from pig iron production, including the coking plant and sintering plant—up to production of steel, steel slabs, and round steel bars in the continuous casting process. Today, HKM is a steel enterprise which is setting new, worldwide standards within production and environmental protection. And HKM is setting standards in the IT, too—by implementing a true intelligent model of the whole plant, HKM is number one in the industry, having a complete 3D model of their factory site, including inside and outside equipment. This class describes best practice workflows using AutoCAD® Plant 3D, AutoCAD® Civil 3D®, Autodesk® Revit® Structure, Autodesk® Inventor®, and AutoCAD® Map 3D software for creating a database-driven 3D model in Autodesk® Infrastructure Modeler software.

This lab will walk students through an introduction to some advanced AutoLISP concepts and practices. Students will get a taste of reactors, VBA-style programming in AutoLISP, and advanced function and processes.

This session is an introduction to Esri’s ArcGIS for AutoCAD software. You’ll learn how this free AutoCAD plug-in lets you easily discover and add geographic information system (GIS) content to your AutoCAD drawings. Add and query complete GIS maps within AutoCAD. Connect to GIS data sets for reference and editing. See how ArcGIS for AutoCAD can help you generate GIS-ready content and streamline interoperability between your ArcGIS Desktop and AutoCAD users.

We can extend AutoCAD software in a number of ways, but many users are unsure of where or how to get started. In this lab you will create custom desktop icons, modify the ribbon and Quick Access toolbar, create and modify command aliases that you can use to start commands, and define tools and tool palettes to reduce repetitive drawing tasks. This lab will give you a solid foundation in some of the available customization features that AutoCAD software offers to help you become more productive when you return to your office.

If you already have the basic knowledge of the Sheet Set Manager and want to take it to the next level, then this class is for you. We will build on the basics of sheet sets and move into more-advanced topics of the software. The Sheet Set Manager (SSM) in AutoCAD software is your ultimate document management tool. In this advanced class, we will create a standard template using fields and links to populate the data throughout the entire design package. We will organize all of the sheets, add views including labels, and publish the entire set to a PDF, DWF, or plotter output when complete. At the end of this class, you will be able to take your existing company title blocks and create a template to use on all projects, increasing your productivity and efficiency on all current and future design projects

AutoLISP programming language has been around for decades, yet there are many functions that often go undiscovered or forgotten by veteran AutoLISP programmers. While there are hundreds of AutoLISP programming language functions (thousands, if you count ActiveX), this class will focus on 21 functions that new developers often overlook and that veteran programmers often forget. All of the functions fit into 1 of several different themes, including function execution, object creation and manipulation, and error handling. We will also discuss loading LISP files, accessing variable values, and configuring contextual help.

This class is filled with all the tips and tricks you'll need to create new linetypes in AutoCAD software. Yes, AutoCAD does supply us with several options for linetypes, including dashes, dots, and shapes. What about creating and designing custom lines based on your company CAD standards or specific project needs? In this class, you’ll learn how to create a compiled custom linetype library to be used for your company standard. Drawings need creativity and clarity. In this class, you’ll gain that innovative knowledge to create new linetypes that catapult your drawings to the next level. Most importantly, you’ll be able to bring value back to your employer and the knowledge to help you excel within your field.

Paper space and plotting using AutoCAD software applications can be overwhelming and frustrating. Paper space is often misunderstood and plotting is not necessarily the most intuitive task. This class will work through the process of setting up a drawing for plotter output using paper space layouts. You will learn about viewport scaling and viewport property overrides, as well as how to effectively use Page Setups to easily change plot settings.

With the release of One AutoCAD software, you can now take your CAD projects on the go with AutoCAD web—the browser-based version of the original AutoCAD software. This course will show you how to set up your desktop installation of AutoCAD to work with A360 Drive, how to save to web and mobile, and how to use AutoCAD web in Google Chrome. You will also learn how to view and edit designs on the fly and in the field from a tablet or smartphone, and discover how to communicate your designs using Viewer. You will learn how to access the tools from any mobile browser, sync your files across devices, upload files on the go, and edit drawings from a mobile browser—or sync them back to the desktop for closer inspection. This session features AutoCAD, A360 Drive, AutoCAD web, the AutoCAD mobile app, and Viewer.

Sit down, buckle up, and keep your hands on your keyboard as Autodesk Expert Elite member Donnie “The CAD Geek” Gladfelter takes you through a dazzling collection of drafting techniques guaranteed to improve your productivity—one click at a time. Join Donnie as he shares techniques acquired from authoring six books on AutoCAD, blogging for more than a decade, and serving as the design technology manager of a roughly 700-person civil engineering firm. From simple to advanced, you’re sure to discover new ways to remove tedium and boost your ability to meet project deadlines. Hourly employees need not attend as this session will only include techniques proven to improve productivity.

One of the biggest challenges with technological advancement is bringing improvements and maintaining the identity of cities. With microchips being treated as commodities, you can connect any and all assets from cities to a smart database. Learn in this class how InfraWorks software works as an interactive map, replicable to any and every city that seeks to manage its municipality more efficiently and intelligently.