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Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025
How the Florida Department of Transportation Uses Civil 3D for Quantifying Design Projects

Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) workflows require everything placed or drawn to have magical Xdata attached which contains pay item number(s) and compute methods (formulas). This session will demonstrate the applications within our FDOT Civil 3D 2026 State Kit that facilitate how to seamlessly design and run automated summary reports to obtain an accurate accounting of our State infrastructure projects. The applications we will demonstrate will include Entity Manager, FDOT Signs, Pavement Marking tool, Place Block Group, and FDOT Takeoff Manager.

Industry Talk / Nashville 2025
Cloud Control: Integrating Point Scans into Packaging Line Design
Point cloud scanning is no longer just a validation tool—it’s a core part of how we design, install, and document automated manufacturing systems. In this session, we’ll walk through how our team uses the Leica BLK360 scanner to capture real-world context at every stage of a project. From scanning existing facilities for layout integration to scanning at FATs, construction sites, or even completed lines for record set drawings, 3D scanning has become key to identifying conflicts early, creating mesh-based equipment models, and aligning installations with design intent. Learn how portable scanning and tools like ReCap software and Cintoo help streamline communication, reduce risk, and improve accuracy across disciplines.
Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025
Mastering Assemblies in Fusion: Foundations, Best Practices, and the New Assembly Experience
If there were ever a “required class” for Fusion at Autodesk University—this would be it. In this interactive session, we’ll demystify assemblies in Fusion by grounding you in the core concepts every user needs to build confidently: top-down vs. bottom-up design, internal vs. external components, and finally clear up the confusion between components and bodies. Then, we’ll take a deep dive into Fusion’s brand-new assembly experiences, a transformative shift in how everyone will interact with Fusion design. You’ll learn how these changes simplify best practices, improve collaboration, boost performance, and make Fusion more intuitive—especially for those transitioning from other CAD tools. Whether you're just starting with assemblies or are a seasoned pro, this session will leave you with a clear mental model and the insight into what’s coming to the product.
Industry Talk / Nashville 2025
The Future of CAD Management: How AI Is Transforming AutoCAD and Civil 3D
CAD managers are facing a major shift. As artificial intelligence (AI) and Automation, Integration, & Customization tools become more accessible, the traditional role of CAD oversight is evolving into a leadership position focused on efficiency, strategy, and Management. In this session, we’ll explore how AI technologies—including ChatGPT for conversational assistance and script guidance, Autodesk Platform Services for seamless integration, and Dynamo for low-code Automation, Integration, & Customization—are reshaping CAD workflows in AutoCAD and Civil 3D software. You’ll learn how to automate tedious tasks, improve quality control, and better support project teams—all without needing to become a programmer. If you're ready to stop reacting and start leading, this session will show you the tools and mindset needed for the future of CAD management.
43p
Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025
10 Ways to Work Smarter and Protect Intellectual Property in AutoCAD
Unlock the full potential of AutoCAD software while safeguarding your intellectual property (IP), with our session on 10 essential strategies. Learn advanced techniques for securing your design files, including secure authentication and access control, to protect against unauthorized access. Discover best practices for effectively managing file versions and backups, while staying up to date on security patches and ensuring data integrity. Explore collaborative tools and methods that streamline workflows and enhance team efficiency, all while maintaining IP protection. Discover the importance of legal protections such as patents and copyrights, and learn how to use AutoCAD software’s built-in features to secure your proprietary information. We’ll also discuss optimization tips for automating repetitive tasks and integrating with other software for seamless project execution.
16p
16p
Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025
Modernizing Your AutoCAD .NET Projects: Refactoring with .NET 8
Learn how to bring your AutoCAD .NET Framework applications to work with AutoCAD 2025 and newer by refactoring them for .NET 8. This class will walk through key refactoring strategies, framework updates, and compatibility considerations to modernize your projects.
Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025
Vault Now and in the Future
Vault 2026 software has arrived, bringing new features and enhancements to improve design creation, streamline user and admin workflows, and enhance software interoperability. This session will showcase these new additions and explore their practical applications. After presenting the latest features, we'll delve into the Vault road map and discuss how you can help shape its future.
40p
Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025
Unlocking the Power of Vault PLM through Vault Connector deep dive
Join us for an insightful session designed to introduce and then dive deep into Vault Connector, showcasing its features, functionality, and how it bridges the gap between engineering and enterprise systems. We will start from the overall context of Vault PLM and its value proposition while touching topic of Items & BOMs that will feed into the detailed exploration of Vault Connector. We will wrap up with general Q & A session towards to end. 
27p
Hands-on Lab / Nashville 2025
Bulletproof Your Inventor Workflow: Settings, Projects, and Beyond
Say goodbye to missing files, style clashes, and design rework. In this hands-on lab, you’ll build a bulletproof Inventor workflow—drawn from 20 years of technical support expertise—optimizing settings, project files, templates, styles libraries, and Content Center. We’ll craft a live design environment that’s fast, error-free, and scalable for solo or team projects. Test it against real-world chaos and see the difference: efficiency up, headaches down. You’ll leave with a proven cheat sheet distilled from decades of troubleshooting that will help make Inventor work for you. Whether it’s parts or assemblies, unlock a smarter way to design. Bring your workflow into the future—starting here.
9p
Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025
Unlocking the Power of Reality Capture: Leica CloudWorx Seamless Integration with Autodesk

Reality Capture has been in the industry since the late 1990’s where it has evolved from it’s tripod-based roots into encompassing many different forms of data capture of today. One could easily make an argument that Reality Capture has also grown from a handful of sensors to now a wide variety of processes. Regardless of where the data comes from, there has been one consistent and constant challenge that professionals still face. What to do with the volumes of data Reality Capture creates and how to make meaningful deliverables. This session will look at a brief history of Reality Capture as well as provide insight on how Leica CloudWorx continues to provide powerful tools for converting massive point cloud data into meaningful 3D models, 2D CAD drawings, and topographic deliverables. Furthermore, many tools in Leica CloudWorx serve as enhancements to the standard CAD tools that are in the various Autodesk suite of software packages.

26p
Panel / Nashville 2025
Drawing from Experience: A CAD Manager’s Guide to Connecting Workflows, Data, and Teams
This award-winning panel is back again with new topics to discuss and insights to share. This year, the panel will comprise a diverse group of CAD managers who are widely respected as leaders in their field. They will focus on connectivity, which can mean many things to a CAD manager. Topics will range from technology and data to the even more challenging human aspects of teams and workflows. Hear their unique perspective and learn about solutions to challenges faced by CAD managers from organizations of all sizes and backgrounds. Join us for a panel discussion that has become an anticipated AU tradition. You won’t want to miss this chance to hear the important lessons learned from decades of experience—from four CAD managers who have been there and done that.
4p
10p
Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025
One Fabric, Many Threads: A Symphony of Inventor and AutoCAD Specialized Toolsets
In this session, we’ll learn how to make the most of Inventor software and toolsets like AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD Mechanical, and AutoCAD Plant 3D software by seamlessly connecting them. We’ll also learn about using tools like Electromechanical Link and Inventor Link to keep 2D and 3D models in sync, ensuring your designs stay updated across all platforms. And we’ll learn how Navisworks software can bring together AutoCAD Plant 3D and Inventor for smoother coordination and collaboration. Whether you’re working on electrical systems, piping layouts, or mechanical components, this session will provide you with practical tips and tricks to keep everything in sync and running smoothly across the team. Additionally, we'll learn how to generate 3D representations of 2D factory layouts using Factory Design Utilities software.
27p
Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025
Ramp It Up: Civil 3D Tactics for Accessible Design
Accessibility is more than a checkbox—it’s an ethical design priority that starts with your site layout decisions, which drive your entire grading design. As civil engineers and designers, we shape how people interact with and experience the built environment. Prioritizing accessibility ensures spaces are inclusive, functional, and welcoming for all. This session will focus on using feature lines and grading objects in Civil 3D software to design accessible areas such as ramps, landings, and walkways. We’ll explore key accessibility considerations—like slope, cross-slope, and elevation transitions—while maintaining flexibility and precision in your grading model. You’ll learn how to apply Civil 3D tools and surface styles to create accurate, construction-ready designs that meet technical and regulatory standards. Whether working on a small site or large development, this session will equip you with strategies to confidently integrate accessibility into your grading design.
9p
14p
Hands-on Lab / Nashville 2025
A Dynamic Lab on AutoCAD Dynamic Blocks
Why should you be using dynamic blocks? Quite simply, dynamic blocks can greatly reduce the number of blocks in your library, improving your efficiency. While it does take a little more time up front to create a dynamic block, the time saved on the back end makes it well worth the effort! Even better news: If you’re a proficient user of AutoCAD software, you should have no problem converting those boring static blocks into shiny new dynamic blocks.
45p
37p
Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025
Shipshape 2.0: Smarter Standards and Leaner Layers with AI in AutoCAD
Following the success of "Housekeeping in AutoCAD—Keeping Those Drawings Shipshape!" at AU 2023, this advanced session will dive deeper into best practices for keeping your AutoCAD environments clean, lean, and agile—with a new twist: using tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Join Shaun "CADjedi" Bryant (Autodesk Expert Elite and Autodesk Certified Instructor) to learn how to automate standards compliance, eliminate drawing clutter faster, and create dynamic layers and annotations using smart commands and features. Explore how AI features in AutoCAD are revolutionizing housekeeping tasks, from cleaning up files to maintaining company CAD standards. Whether you're a CAD manager or a daily user, you'll walk away with practical techniques and time-saving workflows that go beyond the basics—keeping your drawings shipshape and Bristol fashion!
30p
66p
Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025
Plant Me Everything: Ask the Expert for AutoCAD Plant 3D
Have you ever wished you could get straight answers to your toughest AutoCAD Plant 3D questions—from someone who’s been there, done that? Now’s your chance to do just that. In this interactive digital session, we’ll open the floor to your real-world challenges: workflows, spec edits, ortho creation, collaboration issues, project setup, and more. No scripts, no slides—just straight talk, expert advice, and the collective brainpower of the AutoCAD Plant 3D community. Whether you're troubleshooting daily issues or looking for best practices to optimize your project delivery, this is the place to ask, listen, and learn. Gain practical insights, discover smart solutions, and leave with fresh ideas you can apply immediately. Join us for a fast-paced and focused session that will put your questions—and real value—first.
2p
9p
Panel / San Diego 2024
The Future of License and Project Administration for IT Professionals
The way your teams collaborate on project delivery is changing; so is the administration required to keep your employees up and running securely, with access to the tools and data they need when they need it. In this session, our product leaders will give you a glimpse into the future of administration at the license and project level. We will demo recently released features, preview our road map, and discuss ways you can help drive the future of Autodesk administration. You will have the opportunity to interact with our product leaders directly to share your feedback on the current and planned experience.
62p
62p
Instructional Demo / San Diego 2024
Why You Need Both Flex and Subscription
We get it, you're comfortable with your Autodesk product subscriptions and don't see any reason to switch things up. You may not know much about Flex as a pay-as-you-go option or have already decided it's not right for your team. But how can you be certain you have all the facts you need to make an informed decision? In this session, we'll set the record straight. Watch industry leaders take the hot seat as they reveal their candid experiences with Flex and how they've been able to innovate their businesses. You'll learn how you can better support your occasional users, save time with easy onboarding, and give users immediate access to 100+ products. Don't miss hearing about the new products and features added to Flex. After this session, you'll be ready to make the right decision for your business & get started with Flex today. If you're skeptical about Flex or want to learn more, this session is for you!
25p
Instructional Demo / San Diego 2024
Maximizing Collaboration Between Inventor and AutoCAD: Strategies for Effective Workflow Integration
In today's engineering and design landscape, collaboration between Inventor software and AutoCAD software has become essential for efficient project execution. Both software platforms offer distinct advantages, but harnessing their combined power necessitates a strategic approach. This presentation will explore practical strategies and best practices for optimizing workflow integration between Inventor and AutoCAD, enabling seamless collaboration and maximizing productivity. Participants will learn about integrating AutoCAD geometry into Inventor models, and easily managing design changes, optimizing performance, and creating better technical documentation for manufacturing.
34p
Instructional Demo / San Diego 2024
Item-Centered Vault: Best Practices and Tips for a Smooth Transition from a File-Centered Vault
Vault Professional data management software helps engineers and designers organize, manage, and track their design data. Vault Professional supports file-centered and item-centered environments, where files and items are the central data management units. In this session, we will explain the differences between these two environments, the benefits of using an item-centered vault, and the considerations for transitioning from a file-centered to an item-centered vault.
5p
31p
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