Categories Events

DEVELOP3D LIVE

The fine folks over a DEVELOP3D have their annual conference coming up on March 31, 2016. They will be broadcasting live the main stage presentations including Autodesk’s own Scott Reese VP of Cloud Platform. Scott will present on the main stage as well as in a panel discussion…

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Categories 3D Printing

AMF in Orbit

The Atlas V launch vehicle lifts off from Cape Canaveral. Credit: NASA Congratulations to NASA,  Orbital ATK, and Made in Space for launching the new 3D Printer Additive Manufacturing Facility (AMF) into orbit last night. It will soon arrive and be installed on the International Space Station and…

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Categories AutoCAD

AutoCAD 2017 System Requirements

So the new AutoCAD 2017 version has been released this week and you want to know if your current computer is up to the task? The published system requirements will help you determine this. One thing to be aware of is something’s like the Operating System are set…

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Categories AutoCAD

AutoCAD 2017 is Release 32 or 31

I am in the process of updating my AutoCAD History page after we just released the new AutoCAD 2017 Monday March 21, 2016. AutoCAD 2017 was codenamed Nautilus in alpha and beta testing prior to being officially released publicly. Update: My good friend Vladimir Michl of http://www.cadforum.cz spotted…

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Categories AutoCAD

AutoCAD 2017 File Format

AutoCAD 2017 was just released today. One of the most common questions I get is “did Autodesk change the DWG file format version?” Answer:No, AutoCAD 2017 uses the same AutoCAD 2013 (AC1027) DWG format so you will not have any front and backwards compatibility issues. Never before has…

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Categories AutoCAD

Download AutoCAD 2017 Free Today

Kick the tires of the newly released AutoCAD 2017 with new PDF abilities, greater performance enhancements, crisper 2D, and better 3D graphics. You can download the 30 day time limited trial right now without entering a credit card. Check out some of the AutoCAD 2017 new features and…

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Categories AutoCAD

What’s New in AutoCAD 2017 – AutoCAD 2017 Preview Guide

Heidi Hewett has over the years done a great job detailing the highlights of each new release including with this newly released AutoCAD 2017. Read through as there is certain to be something that interests you in this new release like the seriously increased performance and graphics enhancements.…

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Categories Announcements

AutoCAD 2017- What’s New

Michael Mizuno, Autodesk Senior Product Manager, introduces AutoCAD 2017 – the world’s leading design and drafting software! Enjoy the powerful tools and improved performance to simplify and personalize your AutoCAD 2017 experience. Check out the AutoCAD Desktop App with enhanced stability of 2D and 3D graphics as well…

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Categories Announcements

Beta – When Can I Talk About it?

Just a friendly reminder as some products are nearing completion of lengthy beta testing with excited customers wanting to spread the word publicly. Autodesk keeps your information confidential and expects you to also keep things confidential until you are specifically released by an authorized Autodesk employee. Once you…

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