So there I was using WhatsApp to send a quick message to a colleague today, and I suddenly thought how much we use command lines, text boxes and prompts when we are using social media, especially when using communication tools such as LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter from a smartphone or a tablet (or if […]
So here I am again. Autodesk University 2015 (#AU2015) in the land of Lost Wages, or as it says on the map, Las Vegas. The land of beautiful sunrises, bright lights and an excess of crazy entertainment. And, you can gamble to your hearts content too. Well, all of that aside, I am here attending […]
(or how to choose a good font for CAD & BIM) So, the new role at Farrells is ticking away and, I have to say, I am enjoying the challenge. One of the discussion points in the project team I am in is what font to use. And, more importantly, should it be company-specific, or […]
STOP PRESS!!! Exciting news…! I am a regular contributor to the Autodesk blog, Line//Shape//Space (www.lineshapespace.com) and I have just received the most wonderful email from our esteemed Editor-in-Chief, Kylee Swenson Gordon. A few months back, Autodesk entered Line//Shape//Space into the Webby Awards competition. The Webby Awards is the Internet’s most respected symbol of success. The 18th […]
I love getting my Star Wars quotes in to my articles and blogs, so when I saw the new AutoCAD 2015 interface, I just had to smile. The Dark Side, right? OK, so, you might be thinking Darth and his cosy little relationship with the Emperor, and those aren’t the droids you’re looking for. However, […]
So, how many of you out there are CAD managers and want to work SMARTER with the latest tech, apps and collaboration tools? Need a bit of advice? Considering checking out my blog for LINE//SHAPE//SPACE about 3 excellent tips to work smarter with your CAD systems. http://lineshapespace.com/3-tips-to-work-smarter-with-your-cad-systems/ More LINE//SHAPE//SPACE blogs to follow! Happy CADD’ing! SB
So, how many of you out there are CAD managers or have been? Or maybe you want to be a CAD manager and need a bit of background to get that step up? Considering checking out my blog for LINE//SHAPE//SPACE about 3 must-know tips on being a successful CAD manager. http://lineshapespace.com/3-must-know-tips-to-be-a-successful-cad-manager/ More LINE//SHAPE//SPACE blogs to […]
I am currently writing a number of blogs for Autodesk for the small/medium enterprises out there who are using Autodesk software. You will find them on the LINE//SHAPE//SPACE blog page. Here is the link to the latest one. http://lineshapespace.com/4-tips-on-creating-and-training-a-lean-mean-cad-team/ I will be posting other retrospective links to the other blogs I have written over the […]
Hey guys, long time, huh? Well, I have been asking for that 25th hour in a day, and just this once, I have one. So here is a little blog about some fun and games I have been having this Saturday, courtesy of those lovely people at Autodesk and Microsoft. Not only did it teach […]
Wow! Autodesk have a VERY slick new logo! Check it out on Shaan Hurley’s blog, Between The Lines….very cool and based around origami and science….neat concept! http://autodesk.blogs.com/between_the_lines/2013/02/new-autodesk-logo-unveiled.html Autodesk are moving forward, as usual! Happy CAD’ing! SB