It is Alive in the Lab

Is a headphone replacement possible?

The blog post below is linked to from a support request filed with Monster Cable. I received Dr. Dre Beats Tour headphones for Christmas. Dear Monster Cable Customer Service: I hope you can help me. I don't have a receipt.... Read more →

My Christmas Letter 2011

I know lots of people write Christmas letters. I know people roll their eyes when they receive them. I know people even make fun of them. I wrote one anyway. As I see it, it is an annual account of... Read more →

Project Spark: too little? too much?

Project Spark is a free technology preview of a simplified 3D building information modeling (BIM) solution. The purpose of the technology preview is to validate the statement: Using Project Spark, building professionals can create designs efficiently with real-world building objects,... Read more →

December issue of Innovation Edge

For those who "opt in" to the Autodesk Labs newsletter, I emailed this out last week. Just in time for the holidays: Innovation Edge - the Autodesk Labs newsletter. This brief publication highlights technologies and utilities available on Autodesk Labs.... Read more →

Point Cloud Tool for 3ds Max / 3ds Max Design retires from Autodesk Labs

The technology preview of the Point Cloud Tool for 3ds Max and 3ds Max Design has ended. It is now an entry on the Autodesk Labs graduates page. Thanks to everyone who provided feedback on the ability to import, display,... Read more →

Top Ten Most Popular Technology Previews of 2011

It's that time of the year when everyone publishes their top 10 lists. I know the year is not over, but I doubt the results will change between now and then. So when I look back over the year in... Read more →

Merry Christmas from Autodesk Labs

For those who celebrate Christmas, Merry Christmas. For those who observe other celebrations, best wishes for the day. Merriment is alive in the lab. Read more →

Holiday Season for Many Employees

During this time of year many Autodesk employees take time off for the holidays. So over the next two weeks, if you provide feedback on a technology preview via email, discussion forum, or social media, and we don't get back... Read more →

Updated free technology preview of Project Storm for Revit Structure Now Available

Project Storm for Revit Structure is a free technology preview that provides cloud-based structural analysis so engineers and designers can extend design models from Revit Structure to the Autodesk Cloud for structural analysis from directly within Revit Structure. Results can... Read more →

Updated free technology preview of River Analysis Extension for AutoCAD Civil 3D / AutoCAD Map 3D Now Available

"And we're rolling, rolling, rolling on the river" - John Fogerty On Monday I updated the free technology preview for the River Analysis Extension for AutoCAD Civil 3D and AutoCAD Map 3D. // Learn more about the River Anlaysis Extension... Read more →

Updated Free technology preview of AutoCAD Quick Send to 3ds Max Available

As its name suggests, the free technology preview of AutoCAD Quick Send to 3ds Max enables quick transferring of a design created in AutoCAD into Autodesk 3ds Max or Autodesk 3ds Max Design. This add-in reduces the number of steps... Read more →

Updated free technology preview of eTransmit for Revit Now Available

eTransmit for Revit is free technology preview on Autodesk Labs that allows you to: Copy and detach a Revit model and associated files to a single folder for internet transmission Locate dependent files automatically and include them in the transmittal... Read more →

Autodesk and Project Freewheel down time on Saturday, December 17

Several times during the year, new functionality is released into Autodesk’s Enterprise Information Systems to enhance the company’s services to partners / customers and help the organization run more efficiently. The next update is scheduled for three hours on December... Read more →

Humor: 3D Photo Booth - peek-a-boo, I see you

The 3D photo booth at AU was designed for transport. It consists of 7 travel cases containing the cameras and wiring. The cases are arranged in a semi-circle with an entrance to step in. There is a red chair in... Read more →

Updated free Project Mosaic technology preview Now Available

Project Mosaic is a free technology preview that is an online peer-to-peer resource for Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD Civil 3Dusers that provides an aggregate perspective into the existing set of Autodesk User Communities. // Learn more about Project Mosaic on... Read more →

Don't miss the last Project Vasari Talk of 2011

You do not want to miss the last Project Vasari Talk of 2011! The topic for this talk is Creating a Simulation Strategy. This is the third talk in the series on energy modeling. Getting involved is as easy as... Read more →

Autodesk Labs technology previews are free

When you think of the word free what comes to mind? Born Free? Free - Paul Rodger's band before Bad Company the MONOPOLY "Get out of jail free" card? land of the free, home of the brave? Autodesk Labs technology... Read more →

Free technology review: Project Silverstar for AutoCAD Civil 3D Now Available

I actually posted this technology preview on Tuesday. Now that the Autodesk Labs site is back to normal, I can tell you about it. Project Silverstar for AutoCAD Civil 3D 2012 is a technology preview that provides cloud-based optimization for... Read more →

123D Catch Beta really works - AU 3D photo booth (not so much)

3D model using all of the pictures of AU Gallery visitor Luc Robert Autodesk Labs is home to technology previews where feedback determines the outcome. We try new things. Believe it or not, when it comes to a technology preview,... Read more →

Autodesk Labs site should soon be going down to be hosted on new hardware

"And they blew the horn, and the walls came down..." - The Call, [Bible, Joshua:6] The Autodesk Labs web site has been limping along for the last few days. Working with the crippled site, I posted a new technology preview... Read more →

Corrected 64-bit installer for Structure Generator for Revit Now Available

On Monday I got a corrected installer for Structure Generator for Revit and posted it to the Autodesk Labs site. Project Structure Generator for Autodesk Revit Structure and Autodesk Revit Architecture is a technology preview that provides a connection between... Read more →

Community Sites experiencing some slowness

I have calmly reported the problem with our site to our team. The Autodesk Labs site is experiencing technical difficulties. Actually this is a hardware issue affecting all of the Autodesk Community Sites. A team of employees, partners, and vendors... Read more →

Watch Project Geppetto Facecast from AU

While at AU, Product Marketing Manager, Elisabeth Garreau, let me know that she did a Facecast with Kelcey Simpson, Senior Product Designer for 3ds Max/Max Design. Elisabeth and Kelcey talked about Project Geppetto - the technology people on Autodesk Labs... Read more →

123D Catch forum is over on GetSatisfaction

The set of Autodesk Labs discussion forums has been updated. Now that Project Photofly has graduated to become 123D Catch Beta, users can share tips or tricks and seek assistance in the GetSatisfaction forum. Change is alive in the lab. Read more →

Non-English Project Parsec for AutoCAD Map 3D Now Available

If Project Parsec is going to be out of this world, it at least has to be out of this country. So when Industry Marketing Manager, Mark Christian, gave me some new installers from the Map 3D development team, I... Read more →

Community Sites (including Autodesk Labs) experiencing difficulties this morning

The image above is the error message I am getting. The Autodesk Labs site is experiencing technical difficulties. Actually this is a hardware issue affecting all of the Autodesk Community Sites. A team of employees, partners, and vendors are working... Read more →

The Glamour of AU

Based on Excel and my log below, here's how I spent my time at AU. Autodesk University (AU) is a combination of work and pleasure. Autodesk Labs had two Exhibit Hall booths (Reality Capture and Design/Analyze/Share) and a 3D photo... Read more →

Updated Structure Generator for Revit Now Available

Let's see: today is Thursday. It's a new month! I am at Autodesk University (AU) so the days blur together. On Tuesday I got a new installer for Structure Generator for Revit and posted it to the Autodesk Labs site.... Read more →