Introducing Ecotect Analysis Training Series

What a busy Autodesk University this year! I’d like to thank all the attendees of my 2 sold out Ecotect classes. What a great time! It’s obvious that there is a lot of excitement about this great product and we’ve been getting requests from all over the country asking one thing – “Where can we go to get Ecotect training?” Well, I’m happy to announce the launch of a series of classes that CADsoft Consulting is offering starting in January that will get you up and running in no time. We’re kicking things off with 3 classes, instructed by me, Patrick Villella. They will be web based, so you can attend them from anywhere in the country. They will be live, though, so you will be able to ask questions and get answers as we proceed through the topics. Class 1 is an intro, and classes 2 and 3 will be hands on. You’ll be able to download the custom datasets and will be given time during the session to work through the exercises on your own workstation, while being able to ask questions as we go. Plus, you can attend from the comfort of your own office or home! Click the links for cost info or call up CADsoft Consulting at 480.820.0408 to ask about package pricing.

Each class will be 90 minutes in length.

January 15th – 90 minute Webinar

Class 1 will be an Introduction to Ecotect to analyze building performance. We’ll cover the following topics:

• Overview of Ecotect
• How to model in Revit for GBxml Export to Ecotect
• Overview of calculations that can be performed in Ecotect
• Possible workflows and steps for improving building performance

Register for Introduction to Ecotect to analyze building performance.

January 29th – 90 minute Hands-On webinar

Class 2 will be an in-depth look at Evaluating Material Selection Using Ecotect. We’ll cover the following topics:

• Establishing baseline heating & cooling loads
• Visualizing which materials and orientations need improvement
• Changing materials
• Analyzing improved material performance
• Creating custom materials

Register for Evaluating Material Selection Using Ecotect.

February 12th – 90 minute Hands-On Webinar

Class 3 will be an in-depth look at Evaluating Daylight and Artificial Lighting Using Ecotect. We’ll cover the following topics:

• Importing DXF files
• Establishing sky settings
• Analyzing daylight using analysis grid
• Creating lights
• Creating light fixtures using materials
• Importing and using IES files for electric lights
• Meeting lighting footcandle requirements
• Understanding the pros and cons of using Ecotect for LEED calculations

Register for Evaluating Daylight and Artificial Lighting Using Ecotect.

Top 7 Autodesk University Proposals

Voting has been in full swing this week, and, according to our own internal link tracking reports, out of the 18 classes I originally submitted, here are the top 7 contenders. Have you voted for your favorites yet? Remember, each AU member can vote for up to 20 courses they’d love to attend and voting ends tomorrow!

To vote for sessions, go to the Autodesk University Session Selection page and log in using your AU Online username and password. If you do not have an AU Online account, it only takes 15 seconds to register as an AU Online member

Vote for your Favorite Autodesk University 2009 Courses!

1. Rev-IT:Tools and Techniques for IT & CAD/BIM Managers that support Revit
2. Real World BIM Workflow – an In-depth Multidiscipline Approach with the 2010 Software Lineup
3. I Feel the Need…the Need for LEED! – 10 Easy Ways to Score Additional LEED Credits with Autodesk Software
4. Stimulus Maximus – Growing your AEC business with Social Networking Tools and Web 2.0
5. A Concise Rendering Workflow from Revit to 3ds Max: for Designers – Not ‘Specialists’!
6. Revit and Civil 3D Come Together for Site Design – Introducing the ADSK File Format
7. Style-O-Matic PowerUser Edition’ – “Set It and Forget It! : Making AutoCAD® Civil 3D® Work The Way You Want It to Work (enhanced and indepth version of last year’s class, specifically for advanced users)

Thank’s for voting. See you at AU!

Vote for your Favorite Autodesk University 2009 proposals

Yes, I got a little carried away this year. I enjoyed presenting last year and got so much great feedback from attendees that I wanted to make sure I had some top notch classes in this year’s event.  I went through a bunch of my notes and projects this past year and tried to craft some topics that dealt with specific issues that I, clients, or colleagues ran into or topics that I defined a useful workflow for.  I plan on sharing some very valuable tips to make your job easier!

To vote for sessions, go to the Autodesk University Session Selection page and log in using your AU Online username and password. If you do not have an AU Online account, it only takes 15 seconds to register as an AU Online member . Once you’re logged in, just click the links below to vote or search by speaker ‘Patrick Villella’. Note that the search lists speakers by First Name.  Be sure to check out the other great courses by other CADsoft Consulting technical specialists; Ron Couillard, Isaac Harper, David Metcalf, Chris Perry, & Jerry Levy!

Worried that you may not be able to attend AU this year, due to the slow economy? Or maybe you are trying to make yourself more marketable in a competitive workplace? You can’t afford to miss one of my favorite classes to put together: Stimulus Maximus – Growing your AEC business with Social Networking Tools and Web 2.0 Learn how to really harness the power of these tools to get the job you are really after, or bring your company more business.

1. Log in
2. Find the course you want to vote – searching by speaker, topic, or clicking a link below.
3. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the Vote button. Easy!

Vote for your Favorite Autodesk University 2009 Courses!

1. Revit in the Real World – Real Lessons Learned & Real Tips for Successful Revit Projects
2. Rev-IT:Tools and Techniques for IT & CAD/BIM Managers that support Revit
3. Real World BIM Workflow – an In-depth Multidiscipline Approach with the 2010 Software Lineup
4. I Feel the Need…the Need for LEED! – 10 Easy Ways to Score Additional LEED Credits with Autodesk Software
5. Stimulus Maximus – Growing your AEC business with Social Networking Tools and Web 2.0
6. A Concise Rendering Workflow from Revit to 3ds Max: for Designers – Not ‘Specialists’!
7. Revit Modeling Techniques for Construction and 4D Analysis
8. Priceless Tips from the BIM Managers Bible
9. Revit and Civil 3D Come Together for Site Design – Introducing the ADSK File Format
10. Content Master – Best Practices for Creating BIM Content for a Wide Audience
11. Artists Gone Mental – Harnessing Mental Ray for Vray Users
12. Green Your Design with Ecotect and Revit
13. A Bridge to Anywhere — How to use the Revit Structure Bridge Toolkit
14. Save Time and Prevent Mistakes with the Power of Revit Schedules
15. Mmmm…Triple Filtered Revit! — Create Clear and Appealing Wall Type, Area, and Code Data Plans using Filters and View Templates
16. Yeah! That’s How I Like It!– Improving the Look of your finished Revit Sheets

Civil 3D Presentations:

1. Style-O-Matic 2010 – “Set It and Forget It!: Making AutoCAD® Civil 3D® Work The Way You Want It to Work (encore of last y ear’s well attended class)
2. Style-O-Matic PowerUser Edition’ – “Set It and Forget It! : Making AutoCAD® Civil 3D® Work The Way You Want It to Work (enhanced and indepth version of last year’s class, specifically for advanced users)