Do we need help! (That's not a question)

.chm files (searchable "help" type of file)...Hmmm; a good way to share ideas and whitepapers, etc.?

Since too many users don't read all of the standards files, style guides, user manuals, etc. that are created for their use, is the .chm idea workable or just another file full of usefull information to be ignored by users? Remember CAD & BIM Managers, most people still don't use F1 (Help) so...

Anyway; I think it is a great idea to explore (CLICK ME!!!) and I know my previous statement seems quite cynical but I will wait until I am proved wrong (?), in the workplace to recant.

BTW: the point I linked to the CAD Enhancement posting is that they once again spell strategies to get people learning and have a link to this Microsoft App that creates .chm's, etc.

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Autodesk University 2009 Proposal Confirmation (Nice!!!) From Programming to Presentation

Dear Jay,
Thank you for your proposal to speak at Autodesk University 2009. We are pleased to inform you that your proposal has been accepted. Congratulations!

We received an overwhelming response to our request for proposals—more than 1600 submissions from over 700 individual presenters. This response demonstrates the value of AU to our community. Thank you for offering to become part of this important event.

My Class:
From Programming to Presentation: Planning with Autodesk® Revit®Architecture
90-Minute Class

Learn how to create outstanding Planning Projects in Revit Architecture. From single client T.I. to large scale Planning and Urban Designs you will learn proven concepts and techniques for creating high quality, Revit projects. We will cover several ways to efficiently integrate Planning requirements with downstream project designers and production teams. Learn how to setup projects and templates so you can prepare documents and presentations that are at once detailed, clearly informative, and convincing for your clients (not to mention downright beautiful). You may have new additional services after you leave this class! By applying the concepts of this course, you will be able to smoothly transition your existing techniques into a more powerful workflow and will be better suited to manage both large views, as well as large numbers of views.

If you have any questions, please contact AU Speaker Management .
* The Speaker Resource Center is scheduled to go live in late July.
* AU event registration for speakers will open on August 5.
* You may want to sign up for the AU Speaker Blog or follow us on Twitter to stay informed on all things AU.
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Thank you for your proposal and the valuable contribution you will be making to this year’s Autodesk University. We look forward to working with you over the next few months and meeting you in Las Vegas at AU 2009!


The AU 2009 Speaker Management Team
Carol Nadler Speaker Manager
Patricia Lundberg Speaker Manager
Sophie Dupras Virtual Speaker Manager
Joseph Wurcher Content Manager

Thanks to everyone who voted for this and every session that will be presented and I will see you there!!! Thanks also to Joseph Wurcher and the entire AU Team!!!

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Annals of Innovation

(He said Annal) -I know it's quite Beavis and Butthead...that's the point...He he he he... (I'm not cool enough to recall any South Park reference for this!!!).

On to business!

We can affect change, even as perceived "weak" individuals or small groups against larger more "powerful" groups... Take heed no matter what side of this you find yourself, at any given time...

Know the rules of the game independent of the known constructs and deal with problems with clear vision...NO EMOTIONS, NO SENTIMENTALITY, BRUTAL HONESTY, etc.

CLICK ME!!!

Get ready to read!!! Thanks (to the "unknowing that I quoted them") New Yorker and Malcom Gladwell

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Organize This!!!

Do you remember this article from last year? Did you ever see it? Have you used it? If not you may want to... Organizing the Development of a Building Model by: Jim Bedrick

That along with These Documents cited in the article, from the IPD-CA folks as well as the AIA's IPD Guide can help fill your mind with possibilities; while these may overload you they still give insight into processes to verify and validate our progress into the Future of VDC.

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Here's some Fear and Loathing ...And a bit of Hard Core M&Music

I don't know if you could tell but I've always liked Eminem's music... very original, creative and hardcore, honest etc. Well if you like his stuff check out THIS REMIX by Travis Barker of Eminem's 3am... Slam dem drums T... Great Groove; the kids love it and it's green too!!!

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Revit 2010 to Navisworks 2010 Hotfix

So have you found Revit 2010 exports to Navisworks 2010 have some...well... little funny issues? Like not cutting walls where doors and/or windows exist? If so (or if you don't want to find out) you can get the HotFix Here.

What does ADSK say about the HotFix? They say that it..."Resolves issue with openings (e.g. windows and doors) being displayed as solid objects within Navisworks when using the Navisworks export plugin from within Revit."

Thanks to MM for cluing me in hours after this was made available!!!

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Long Live the Sharpie

Yeah, yeah yeah, it's not Revit but we sometimes need inspiration. Plus dispelling myths about folks from the south is fun!!!

In case you never saw what $10.00 worth of sharpies, time and inspiration can do, just click the following link: Man decorates basement with $10 worth of Sharpie

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