In the last post we looked at the Habit of Reading from a print material point of view. \u00a0This month we look at the available resources on the web.<\/p>\n
www.augi.com<\/a> \u2013 the AUGI website. \u00a0My number one choice for AutoCAD related news and info and getting my questions answered. \u00a0Here are a few links to check out. \u00a0You must be a member to get to these, but you should be if you are reading this.<\/p>\n The AUGI Forums<\/b><\/a> \u2013 a great place to post a question and get an answer. \u00a0I would suggest going to the AUGI World<\/a> copy from Sept\/Oct 2005 and read the excellent article by Mike Perry on using the forums.<\/p>\n Now try reading the FAQ<\/a> for the forums.<\/p>\n Now you are ready to go into the forums.<\/p>\n When you are in the forums do a search first for the keyword of your concern. \u00a0You may find that others have the same questions that you have. \u00a0If you find nothing, then post your question and wait for the response.<\/p>\n Next got to the ATP \u2013 AUGI Training Programs<\/b><\/a> \u2013 A wealth of training material waits for you.<\/p>\n Check out the International sites<\/b><\/a> \u2013 Japan, Europe and Australia<\/p>\n Lastly \u2013 go to the Publications page<\/b><\/a> and see all of the archived publications that AUGI provides.<\/p>\n Moving to Autodesk <\/b>you may get a lot out of the online discussion groups. \u00a0These have been around forever and have a depth of info that may not be found anywhere else. \u00a0www.autodesk.com<\/a> is not only the direct link to Autodesk but a good place to do some research.<\/p>\n Press Releases<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n I read the press releases at to find out what Autodesk is saying to the world. \u00a0These are a gold mine as it relates to finding out what Autodesk is up to. \u00a0I often find out what is coming and what Autodesk is pushing from the press releases. \u00a0I know that a lot of it is marketing hype, but read it anyway. \u00a0You get a perspective from the global view as you look at the overall progress and movement of Autodesk products.<\/p>\n Products pages<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n I read these to see what is in the products I use everyday. \u00a0There is so much here. \u00a0Best Practices, Free Webcasts, Trial Downloads and more. \u00a0Check it out.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Subscription page<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n If you are on subscription \u2013 this is a treasure chest of value. \u00a0Web support, e-learning, extensions. \u00a0WOW.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Solutions page<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Each industry has a need and here is where solutions are provided.<\/p>\n Enough said \u2013 if you are not frequenting the Autodesk site, you are missing a great deal of information that impacts your firm.<\/p>\n CADDigest – http:\/\/www.caddigest.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n Tenlinks – http:\/\/www.tenlinks.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n CAD Depot – http:\/\/www.caddepot.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n UpFronteZine – http:\/\/www.upfrontezine.com<\/a><\/p>\n I cannot say enough positive things about what Roopinder Tara has put together. \u00a0The sites include news, reports, reviews, directories, shareware and online magazines. \u00a0It would take too long to list out the benefits of these site. \u00a0Click on the links and find out what they have for you.<\/p>\n Blogs \u2013 the newest and most dynamic information<\/p>\n Ours first – BLAUGI<\/a> – Autodesk Users Group International official blog<\/p>\n From Autodesk<\/p>\n Between the Lines<\/a> – AutoCAD blog by Shaan Hurley of Autodesk<\/p>\n Between the Walls<\/a> – Architectural Desktop blog by Chris Yanchar of Autodesk<\/p>\n Lynn Allen’s Blog<\/a> – AutoCAD, Inventor, user meetings, more, from Lynn herself<\/p>\n In the Machine<\/a> – Autodesk Inventor weblog, by Autodesk folks<\/p>\n AutoCAD Insider <\/a>\u2013 AutoCAD Concepts to the next level by Heidi Hewett<\/p>\n <\/p>\n And more\u2026<\/p>\n All things BIM<\/a> – Diary of a 21st Century CAD Manager<\/p>\n Angel’s Civil 3D 2005 Thoughts<\/a> – Autodesk Civil 3D<\/p>\n The Architect’s Desktop<\/a> – Autodesk Architectural Desktop<\/p>\n area31<\/a> – custom programming<\/p>\n AutoCAD Tutorials<\/a> – tutorials and techniques<\/p>\n Autodesk Informer<\/a> – Autodesk products, links, tutorials, related software, news<\/p>\n BAZZCAD CLOG<\/a> – AutoCAD information framed in a AutoCAD interface<\/p>\n beside the cursor<\/a> – AutoCAD related, by Richard Binning- AUGI president<\/p>\n Beth’s CAD Blog<\/a> – AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop, Building Systems, Revit, Viz<\/p>\n Breaking Down the Walls<\/a> – ADT, Revit<\/p>\n CAD Panacea<\/a> – AutoCAD links, tips and more<\/p>\n CAD Shack<\/a>\u00a0– Autodesk Building Systems, AutoCAD, and Revit Systems<\/p>\n CADDManager.com Blog<\/a> \u2013 my blog \u2013 CAD management<\/p>\n CADneto<\/a>\u00a0– AutoCAD Electrical<\/p>\n CADRE BSD<\/a>\u00a0– Building Systems<\/p>\n CADtrainer<\/a>\u00a0– education and business on CAD<\/p>\n Change Agents<\/a> – BIM methodologies<\/p>\n Civil 3D – Paving the Way<\/a> – Autodesk Civil 3D<\/p>\n EatYourCAD<\/a> \u2013 for all users<\/p>\n Ellen Finkelstein<\/a> – Tips, Tutorials, Books, Downloads, Links<\/p>\n In the Dynamic Interface<\/a> – AutoCAD and DWF technology<\/p>\n JTB World<\/a> \u2013 tons of stuff, trick, programming tips<\/p>\n The Mad Cadder<\/a> – tips and tricks and information<\/p>\n Mistress of Dorkness<\/a> – CAD technology with a FM twist<\/p>\n Revit Rants<\/a> \u00a0– about using Revit, various work processes and tricks<\/p>\n Revit It<\/a> – about AutoCAD (in French)<\/p>\n Revit OpEd<\/a> – OPinion EDitorial – Revit, both real and imagined.<\/p>\n Revitalize<\/a> – A Revit Blog. Know How, Know Way.<\/p>\n RobiNZ Blog<\/a> \u2013 CAD and design<\/p>\n Scott Durkee<\/a> – CAD management topics<\/p>\n