Harnessing API Resources for AutoCAD® and Civil 3D®
Harnessing API Resources for Autodesk® AutoCAD® and Autodesk® Civil 3D® In the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, data accessibility and utilization are paramount. Autodesk® AutoCAD® and Civil 3D® software offer robust Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that empower professionals to customize workflows, automate tasks, and enhance productivity. Below is an overview of key developer resources […]
Elevate Your Workflow – Computer Mouse Devices
Elevate Your Workflow – Computer Mouse Devices Productivity comes in many forms, whether it is the tools, the technology enabled communication, connected workflows, or even the mindset. The ENGworks Global office recently took a survey called “Elevate Your Workflow” with a theme that focused on computer mouse devices. We participated in this survey because we […]
Visualizing BIM Content Quality and its Impacts
Visualizing BIM Content Quality and its Impacts Safety glasses. Forklifts. Yellow lines. These were common sights I experienced from working for a manufacturer for almost a decade. I often found myself walking through the shop floor to get to meetings. My specific role was in supporting CAD/BIM software platforms for AEC professionals using software such […]
Are You Losing Trust in Fabrication Content?
Are You Losing Trust in Fabrication Content? There is an overabundance of Autodesk® Fabrication CADmep™ content as well as numerous resources available for content creation. Unfortunately, the quality content seems to get lost in the shuffle. Incorrect or outdated dimensional data, missing model numbers, redundancies, and more can result in lower quality BIM content for use […]
The 2022 AEC Integration Summit Recap: All Aboard the Train to Connect People and Data
The 2022 AEC Integration Summit Recap: All Aboard the Train to Connect People and Data Ding Ding. A bell chimes as the train leaves the station at the Denver, Colorado International Airport to make its way to Union Station. Some travelers are weary, and some are energized for the adventure that awaits. Meanwhile, train personnel […]
ENGworks Global Transition Announcement
ENGworks Global Transition Announcement With over 30 years in the industry, ENGworks has been characterized as adaptable to different circumstances, and this past year has presented us with new opportunities of growth and evolution once again. ENGworks is now ENGworks Global. Where We Have Been In 1989, Chris DiIorio started the consulting business as SimplyCAD, […]
Autodesk University 2020 – Day 1 Recap
Autodesk University 2020 – Day 1 Recap That’s a wrap on the first day of Autodesk University 2020! What a day of keynotes yesterday! To us it was clear that there are several key through lines of thought being presented by Autodesk. The three key pillars that were mentioned during each of the keynotes was, […]
Getting Ready for Autodesk University 2020
Getting Ready for Autodesk University 2020 Join us for Autodesk University 2020 Virtual Event! This year, like many other events, Autodesk University has gone virtual. Every year we go to Las Vegas and meet with all our colleagues in the industry to catch up and see what everyone has been working on. This year, we […]
Autodesk Revit 2021 – Units of Measure Database Modifications
Autodesk Revit 2021 – Units of Measure Database Modifications Within Autodesk Revit 2021 there are have modifications to the database identifiers, also understood as data types for Revit parameters. These changes provide an unfortunate causation for families (*.rfa) that include type catalogs. Type Catalog (*.txt) files are generated such that the columns after the first […]
An Open Letter about ENGworks
An Open Letter about ENGworks It is important to understand that ENGworks is a brand shared by 2 separate and very different operating companies, one based solely in the U.S. and the other in U.S./Argentina. Each ‘franchise’ operates in it own way to bring unique skills and capabilities to their core market. Let me bring some historical context to […]