Between the Walls

New Autodesk Content Search Beta

Looking for a solution to a problem or information concerning an Autodesk product?Autodesk is testing a new search engine which aggregates content from several sources such as support documents, forum posting as well as Autodesk blogs and YouTube.

The Search Beta provides a number of new abilities over the current Autodesk website content search including:

• Type-ahead
• “Did you mean…”
• Filter by publish date, site source
• Expanded search scope covering discussion forums,  blogs, online product documentation, community sites and the Autodesk channel on YouTube.

http://searchbeta.autodesk.com/

Here is the result I received using the term “Hatch”.

Currently the indexed content is mainly Architecture, Engineering and Construction  “AEC” focused and US English but this will change over time.

Give it a try!

Autodesk University 2009 General Registration is Open

Registration for Autodesk University 2009 #AU2009 is now open! http://au.autodesk.com/?nd=event2009

There are many classes to increase your skills and competitiveness as well as network with like minded people. There are several AutoCAD Architecture classes at AU this year taught by top notch industry instructors.

Below are a few examples but space is filling up fast.

• 14-3L  A Quick Spin on Project Navigator in AutoCAD Architecture a 90-Minute Lab by Reid Addis
• AB122-1  Schedule Anything in AutoCAD® Architecture or AutoCAD® MEP, by Matthew Dillon
• AB304-2 Breaking Free of the Plan: AutoCAD® Architecture Sections and Elevations by Paul Aubin
• AB222-1 The Definitive Guide to Installing AutoCAD® Architecture 2010 by Matthew Stachoni
• AB222-3 Doug's Quick Tips for AutoCAD® Architecture by Douglas Bowers AIA
• AB204-2 Advanced Curtain Wall Design in AutoCAD® Architecture by James Upton

Autodesk University 2009
December 1 - 3, 2009
at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas, NV

More AU activities: Autodesk University 2009 Events Update (Blogger Social, Shutterbugs, and Tweetup)

Also follow the AU Blog “BLAUG” at http://au.autodesk.com/?nd=blaug&und=20

Awesome Video - Autodesk 2009 Siggraph Show Reel

It never ceases to amaze me what Autodesk customers create using our products.

Free AutoCAD Architecture Webcast August 5, 2009 — 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time

There is a free live webcast on AutoCAD Architecture.

Content Browser and Tool Palettes in AutoCAD Architecture
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 — 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time

http://www.adskmedia.com/architecturewebcasts/