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Autodesk University , or AU as its more commonly known by is an annual conference run by Autodesk each year, where all the biggest CAD geeks on the planet assemble and compare notes on best practices for their industries and try to outdo each other when squealing in glee over the latest updates to their favourite CAD package.   Whether you're interested in  Revit ,  AutoCAD ,  Inventor ,  BIM ,  Civil 3D ,  3D printing , point clouds or anything else CAD, design, architecture or engineering related, AU is a huge show with something for everyone. I've had the opportunity to attend AU for the past ten years and I must tell you: I have squealed with the best of them!  Seriously, AU is a fantastic event that gives you the opportunity to look at your everyday work processes in ways you’ve never even considered. Let me put that into perspective for you. I’ve been using CAD in excess for 30+ years now, I've been an architectural technician, buil...

In keeping the  with a time-honoured tradition, I'm happy to present the 2014 Edition of the  CWC  Calendar… The AUGI CWC Calendar can be once again be downloaded from the AUGI Coffee Without Cad forums here [Note: You must be logged into the AUGI Forums to view this the calendar] thanks to all at #AU2013 who participated in "wearing" the "official AUGI hat"

Autodesk University , or AU as its more commonly known by is  is an annual conference run by Autodesk  each year, where all the biggest CAD geeks on the planet assemble and compare notes on best practices for their industries and try to outdo each other when squealing in glee over the latest updates to their favourite CAD package.   I've had the opportunity to attend AU for the past seven years and I must tell you: I squealed with the best of them! Seriously, AU is a fantastic event that gives you the opportunity to look at your everyday work processes in ways you’ve never even considered. Let me put that into perspective for you. I’ve been using CAD for 20 years now, been a architectural technician, building  designer, and these days my focus is implementing and training people on the best ways of using CAD/BIM for a local autodesk reseller and even I'm totally floored at the wealth of knowledge and new ideas that exist at AU. Of course it w...

In keeping with previous years', those AUGI members who wish to distinguish their luggage other AU attendees - behold your very own luggage tags - designed to fit on 4.25" x 2.5" laminated luggage tags

With just over 30 days until #AU2012, the excitement and anticipation is well and truly building up.... Apart from the regular things to do, there are some musts IMHO that all good CAD geeks should participate and attend... Monday Nov 26: AU Freshman Orientation - not only for first-timers at AU... must do Exhibit Hall activities, namely stop by the AUGI booth in the  International Community Pavilion area participate in the 2012 AUGI Scavenger Hunt - sounds like an absolute blast! AUGI Annual Meeting and Beer Bust - Wednesday Nov 28 one of my favourite exhibitors - stop by the #IMAGINiT booth for hands on fun & prizes Counting down to AU 2012 - hope to see you there, for the most intensely insanely busy & geeky week of the year...  

Whilst registrations are still ongoing for AU2012, as of October 15, they will set up back a further $US500 - the discounted honeymoon period has ended. If you haven't yet registered, you can do so here...   If you are attending, are you an AU seasoned veteran or a first timer?  Either way, check out these great resources...  Autodesk University 2012 website Mistress  of the Dorkness's AU Survival Guide The KungFu Drafters's Beginners Guide to AU A must attend class for newcomers, would have to be the AU Freshman Orientation class And no AU can ever be complete without visiting the AUGI Booth located in the International Pavilion area, \ attending the AUGI Annual General Meeting and participating along with other AUGI friends at AUGI events, like Top DAUG and AUGI Day I'm attending... see you there!!!

With so many things happening at this years'  Autodesk University , here a brief list of what is happening with  AUGI at AU. Monday, November 28 Autodesk's AU Leadership Forum AU Freshman Orientation AU2011 Bloggers & Media Reception Tuesday, November 29 AUGI Volunteers gathering AU2011 Welcome Address & General Keynote AUGI Forums Moderator's gathering Exhibit Hall Opens - International Community Reception AUGI Top Daug 2011 Challenge begins at the AUGI Booth Wednesday, November 30 Its  AUGI Day  today!!! Annual General Meeting AUGI Board of Directors' Elections voting opens AUGI Beer Bust Thursday, December 1 AUGI TweetUp  at the AUGI Booth AUGI Top Daug Final Presentation Be sure to catch up with all the info / photos at AU with AUGI's "HotNews Daily"

 In hopeful readiness that this year there will be another AU bloggers meet n' greet, I've rehashed my blog badge from last year's AU to reflect this years' graphics.  Happy to share the photoshop file (approx 1.2 Mb) should you wish to create your own #AU2011 bloggers badge - just leave a comment with your details or email me :)

The premier CAD event of the year is upon us... Registration has opened for Autodesk University 2011 for Autodesk Subscription customers, AUGI members and members of AU online.  Autodesk University is once again back at the stunning Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, from November 29 to December 1, 2011. AU 2011 is 3 full days packed with a plethora of learning tracks and networking, not to mention the exciting product showcase and of course the AUGI Community in the Exhibit Hall.    You can check out the details on the AU site and submit your registration here   I'll be there... Will you???