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On checking my Nambu tweets this morning - Revit 2011 Web Update 2 has has released. Details can be on the links below…  I'm downloading now :)

I MAGINiT Technologies are launching their new Online Revit Users Group for all those interested in building a virtual Revit Community.  The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Sept 23 2010 @ 2:00pm - 4:00pm ET.   You can register here...

I finally got around to doing something about protecting my Macbook Pro - and it arrived to today… seeing how I missed out on getting an "IronMan" decal for my mac, I set about getting Gelaskins I can't believe how easily it was to install… highly recommended. If you can't find any designs that they have (…and I found too many) you can upload an image you want… Now if only I could get this pattern in printed material to make a vest I'd be a very happy Mac-ite :)

Just got notification about an update to Safari - improving the following: Fixes an issue that could prevent users from submitting web forms Fixes an issue that could cause web content to display incorrectly when viewing a Google Image result with Flash 10.1 installed Establishes an encrypted, authenticated connection to the Safari Extensions Gallery For detailed information on the security content of this update, please visit this site: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222 Hopefully this will resolve issues with other Mac users registering for #AU2010

Friend & fellow Mac-ites, Rick Graham (of MacACAD blog fame) posted this great useful tip earlier this morning… Registering for AU with a Mac. A quick tip - If you are using your trusty Mac to log into the Autodesk University Registration page and it seems to get stuck, chances are – you are using the default Safari to do this. I have commiserated with other fellow Mac-ites trying to the same and we all came to the consensus that AU Registration hates Safari. So, I fired up Firefox (and the other person used Chrome) for Mac and all went through fine without a hitch. So, use something other than Safari to register. For the record, I was "Chrome" user - sadly the AU registrations site is not Safari friendly :(

Today's the day!!!   Advanced registration for attending AU in Las Vegas opened earlier today (Sept 7, US PT) for AU Online members .   Register Now!

For us "southern'ers… that is Southern Hemisphere, today is the first day of Spring and what better news to wake up to…   "The AU Community has really jumped on the chance to preview the AU 2010 Class Catalog and there's lots of excitement and tweets being passed around about it. We received a number of requests to have the catalog available in a spreadsheet to make it easier to organize and sort to fit their needs, such as coordinating things so those attending won’t overlap or duplicate classes they sign up for. We’re happy to oblige!" You can download the AU2010 Class catalogue here (xlsx 336kb)  Thank you AUOnline… and remember the catalogue goes live on September 7 for AU members :) And… just received news that a friend of mine, Rick Graham (of MacACAD blog fame) has co-authored along with George Omura, a new book titled " Mastering AutoCAD for Mac " - congrats Rick...

The word is out… Autodesk have announced that it is bringing AutoCAD back to the Mac… “The release of AutoCAD for Mac marks the return of professional design and engineering software to the Mac platform and an important convergence of power and design," said Amar Hanspal, senior vice president, Autodesk Platform Solutions and Emerging Business. "Over 5000 customers have helped develop this product through our beta program and they are delighted to have the choice of a native Mac version of AutoCAD.” AutoCAD for Mac sports an intuitive, Mac-like interface that includes graphical browsing of design files with Cover Flow, use of Multi-Touch gestures on Mac notebooks, and use of the Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad for pan and zoom.   AutoCAD 2011 for Mac works on Intel machines running OS X 10.5 or OS X 10.6. More from other sites… Appleinsider caddmanager.com Mashable / Apple

I know what I'll be doing this weekend… studying the #AU2010 and AU Virtual Class catalogue which has been uploaded to the AU Online website. "To help you plan and optimize your AU 2010 experience, take a look at the complete AU 2010 Conference and AU Virtual class catalogs now. All conference classes are in English and are alphabetized, but the AU Virtual classes are organized first by language—English, Spanish, Portuguese—and within those sections alphabetically. These catalogs are preliminary and are still subject to change." Don't forget, if you're an AU Online member, you can register and reserve classes for #AU2010 conference on September 7 - one week earlier than the general public… how cool is that!!!

Happy Birthday " Between The Line s" may you have many many more… thanks Shaan for the information, entertainment… Congratulations!

From an email received earlier this morning, AU2010 Registrations opens soon… Dear AU Member,  Autodesk University 2010 registration dates have changed:  AU 2010 (Las Vegas)  – Advance registration for AU members only opens September 7 . General registration opens September 14. AU Virtual   – Registration opens September 14 . AU Extension   – Registration opens September 28. Please update your calendar and plan to register on these dates. We look forward to your participation in AU this year.  With regards,  AU 2010 Team If you're not yet a member of AU Online, you might just want to reconsider this now…  AU2010 starts in almost 100 days time @ the Mandalay Bay Hotel, Las Vegas, Nov 30 - Dec 2, 2010.   See you there! :)

I received the word (via email) moments ago… I'm now an accredited  Certificate IV  Trainer / Assessor (TAA40104 / TAE40110)

Congratulations "Revit Clinic" on the 2nd-year anniversary of your blog… well done and keep up the great work :)

IMAGINiT are now offering new training courses in Adelaide on Autodesk BIM solutions including Revit, Ecotect, Civil 3D, Navisworks and Map 3D.  These courses will empower you to maximise the potential of your software, wasting less and profiting more. As members of RAND Worldwide, IMAGINiT use the latest ASCENT courseware for the full range of Autodesk products, presented by qualified instructors with real business experience. For further information on the full range of training courses available see the IMAGINiT website .

With the upcoming federal election here in August just thought you all should know about the Building Australia Party … PARTY OBJECTIVES To make housing more affordable. Harmonise infrastructure levies throughout the State. Establishment of an Industry-based Workers Compensation Scheme. Reduce unnecessary planning delays which increases building costs. Council codes to be the rules, if plans comply, then approval to be granted. To harmonise DCP’s, LEP’s & Council submissions across the whole of the State. Bring back commonsense into government at all levels, local, state & federal. Simplify Home Owners Warranty Insurance so it is understood by all parties involved. Encourage government to establish viable Traineeships & Apprenticeships for our youth. Licencing & Registration to be a recognition of skills, not just a form of consumer protection. Reduce needless overregulation through the establishment of an Independent Building Commission. DO YOUR PAR...

A good friend of mine, James Surano, needs our assistance. This year he is running for ENnie Awards Judge and he needs our support.  Just what are the ENnie Awards, you ask?  The easiest way to describe the ennie awards is as the people's choice awards to table top RPGs. His link to his application can be found here and you can cast your vote here... I've voted... have you :)

You too can now help spread the word about Autodesk University 2010.  A set of AU 2010 E-badges have been created for your use on your website, blog... I'm attending hope too see you there as well...

Autodesk Labs "It's Alive in the Labs" has recently posted details to the update to Revit 2011 for The Solar Radiation Technology Preview. This is an update to the Autodesk Solar Radiation Technology Preview for Revit 2011, fixing a number of important issues. If you have already installed the previous technology preview, you will need to uninstall that version before installing this version.  Full details about this update can be found on  Autodesk Labs "It's Alive in the Labs" . Free Download of Solar Radiation Technology Preview for Revit via Autodesk Labs

Congrats the Revit User Group has recently launched its revised website - future updates will now be found there...