Graphics rendering requires high-powered computing systems, and many times hardware is not up to par, causing digital design programs to freeze up and crash. More than just frustrating and time-wasting, this can sometimes result in flaws within the models that require a long correction process, or in the worst case, escape unnoticed into the final design. Since hardware issues are the cause of such design nightmares, the best way to overcome this obstacle is to find an appropriate computing solution that can handle the heavy workloads that are routine in the digital design world. BoXX Technologies’ range of desktop and mobile computing products (now available on GSA Schedule) are tailor-made for high-end design software such as Autodesk 3ds Max, that features highly demanding rendering processes, and massive file sizes that require high-end hardware to run smoothly.

Good day [acronym]! I’m excited to be posting live from the Autodesk Make Your Most Amazing Ideas Happen Virtual Event – from my desk in Herndon, VA. Our good friend, Autodesk Technical Evangelist, Lynn Allen, recently posted about her presentation on AutoCAD 2012. Right now, I’m exploring all virtual aspects of the event including the exhibit hall, auditorium and industry specific resources. Here is a shot of the main exhibit hall where you can find an Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Plant & Government booth in the upper left hand corner.

We’re all used to regular software patches and security updates, but oftentimes if you want to benefit from the latest and greatest product features, you usually have to fork out for the latest and greatest software release. Not so with Autodesk, if you are a customer on Autodesk Subscription. Autodesk offers early access to new Autodesk software features through its Autodesk Subscription Advantage Packs (ASAP) program. With ASAP, users can download and install the latest product features and enhancements on the 2010 and newer software versions.

We understand with technology constantly changing there is a push to stay on top of the latest design, engineering, and manufacturing solutions and learn how these technologies and workflows can help assist your agencies’ missions. With that being said, we have started to hold live tech days to show our latest solutions and how they can benefit your specific agency needs. On Tuesday, July 20 the Hill Air Force Base and its community of contractors and suppliers joined Autodesk and DLT Solutions for a live technology seminar. The tech day was held at the Davis Conference Center in Layton, Utah.

I was reading the latest issue of On The FrontLines entitled, “Geospatial Trends in Government”, and it got me thinking just how ingrained and valuable geospatial technology is in our everyday lives. From our cell phones ability to pinpoint our exact location to being able to reduce and solve crime, geospatial information has a hand in nearly everything we do.

Caron Beesley, Editor [acronym] online sat down for a five minute interview with Cadalyst columnist and Autodesk Technical Evangelist Lynn Allen. Lynn speaks to more than 30,000 users worldwide each year. For the past sixteen years she has written a monthly column in Cadalyst magazine called “Circles and Lines” and is the voice behind the popular Cadalyst videos – “Tips and Tricks Tuesday with Lynn Allen”. Lynn started using AutoCAD® software with Release 1.4, over 20 years ago, and she taught at the corporate and collegiate level for 13 years before joining Autodesk. You can follow Lynn on her blog http://lynn.blogs.com/ and on Twitter @Lynn_Allen. Here are some things you might not know about Lynn!

Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011 We’re all familiar with The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, but did you know that it included more than $80 billion in clean energy investments including $4.5 billion to green federal buildings? Many government entities are incorporating energy and resource-efficient principles into public works and facilities management, generating benefits for building owners as well as the public.

My prior posting discussed imagery (either satellite or LIDAR) as a standalone solution in the AEC world.  Today we’re going to dig a bit deeper into the integration of imagery into some of today’s most powerful AEC software tools.  Once you’ve gone through the time and expense of identifying an area of interest (AOI), procuring the imagery and reviewing it for accuracy – why not integrate it into your design softw