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We at CTC have recieved numerous questions and inquiries from our clients about the "terms of use" associated with the Autodesk 360 services; such as the cloud rendering, simulation, analysis, and storage space services provided. Today, Autodesk has released clarification to the "terms of use" regarding intellectual property.

Autodesk formal statement below:

At Autodesk we understand that our customer’s data is important and we respect intellectual property (IP). We want to make sure you know that when you use Autodesk 360 or any other cloud services from Autodesk, you own and control your own IP. The words in our terms of service govern your use of the service but I wanted to share some background with you about why the agreements include the rights granted by you in these agreements.

The use of Autodesk’s cloud services involves your digital content and information so our Agreement gives us certain rights in order to provide these services. For example, in order to take advantage of the cloud services the systems providing the functionality we do things like “display” “modify” “reproduce” and “transmit” your content and data as part of providing the services. Without the ability for us to do these things with your information and content, these cloud services could not function.

Autodesk's rights are limited to the context of providing, maintaining, repairing, protecting, organizing or otherwise administering the services and improving and modifying the services. The license is limited to this and its purpose is to make sure we can offer you these services. You still fully own the content, data, and IP.
We respect and understand your concerns and want to assure you that protecting your rights and ownership of your intellectual property is our priority.

Friday, June 15 2012, 8:00am - 5:00pm

If you are an Autodesk user and would like to purchase a $25 Associate or Professional Certification Exam; or a $25 combination of both Associate and Professional Certification Exams, please follow the registration link below. Upon purchase of an Autodesk Certification Exam, you will be entered in a draw to win an iPad2!

After registering via the link below, you will be emailed the promo code to use when purchasing your exam voucher. By registering with CTC you are simply holding a spot in our facility. The purchase of the exam voucher must be completed through the Gilmore Global Autodes ATC Marketplace.

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WHY GET CERTIFIED?

Autodesk certifications are a reliable validation of your skills and knowledge, and can lead to accelerated professional development, improved productivity, and enhanced credibility for you and your employer.

Key Benefits

1. Gain an industry recognized credential that proves your skill level
2. Set yourself apart and receive industry recognition for your proven expertise
3. Strengthen your existing and develop new skills through certification preparation
4. List your name in the Autodesk Certified Professionals database
5. Enhance the credibility for you and your employer

Revit Technology Conference

CTC is pleased to be attending this years RTC in Stone Mountain, Georgia on June 28, 2012. Last year's inaugural event in Huntington Beach was extremely successful and we're expecting even more during this years conference! Here are just a few highlights to share with you:

1. Leadership - RTC North America is attended by many of the most well known names in the BIM-universe! This is a unique ‘for users, by users’ event, where experts and leaders in the field of BIM share their knowledge and experience. You'll have plenty of time for one-on-one discussions with well known industry leaders.
2. Program - RTC North America caters to a broad range of interests and skill levels with seven simultaneous streams - providing a comprehensive program for everyone. Detailed presentations, lab sessions, showcases and more create a lively mix of learning opportunities, while the expanded social functions allows for relaxation and an opportunity to keep up to date with industry peers.
3. Inspiration - During the inaugural RTC in North America, over 90% of the attendees indicated that they would return for this years event. Register today! With limits on attendance numbers, each conference will continue to bring the relaxed and friendly RTC atmosphere to its attendees, with innovative, thought-provoking and informative presentations and discussions.
4. Entertainment - Following the Gala Dinner, the award winning alt-bluegrass Packway Handle Band (http://www.packwayhandle.com/) will be providing this year's entertainment! After three days of intense learning and knowledge sharing it's time to relax and enjoy some great music in the scenic Georgia outdoors!
5. Family - Stone Mountain Park (http://www.stonemountainpark.com/) is a wonderful, family friendly environment with numerous indoor and outdoor activities! If you're within driving distance of the conference bring the family! Children young and old will have fun-fill days and rest well at night.

The full conference program, registration and other information is available at http://www.rtcevents.com/rtc2012us/.

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BIMlist 2.0 Changes:

New Features:

1. Allows for the use of UNC pathing. This makes it much easier for multi-office firms to use the content browser if they do not have drive letters synced across the network that are standard locations for their Revit content.
2. BIMlist is now compatible with MySQL databases, in addition to SQL.
   1. MySQL is a free version of SQL that many firms use.
   2. BIMlist includes database table scripts to structure data for all three versions of SQL that BIMlist now supports (mySQL, Microsoft SQL, and Microsoft SQL compact edition).
3. BIMlist will now memorize the last selected group in the browser (if someone works mostly in the "health care" group, they will have this group selected upon opening).
4. We have added activation options to slient install option.
   1. This allows for a "hands off" installation by admins to the user's machines.
5. When searching for families they are now highlighted if they are already in the project (it previously worked only while browsing).

CTC has achieved a new level of Autodesk authorization called Consulting Specialization!

Autodesk recognized that CTC continues to make investments in our people, we have a sound business plan, reference customers, and most importantly that CTC offers a high level of knowledge and support to the AEC community.

This new Autodesk Partner Consulting Specialization will help CTC serve clients with our focused industry expertise.

The Consulting Specialization was made possible by the hard work required to take care of our customers. This authorization opens doors for an even broader selection of available solutions for our clients. Stay tuned for exciting new developments!

Things are quieting down for the end of the year, so I thought it might be a good time to post some helpful links as they pertain to our clients Autodesk subscription. We find many of our clients do not fully take advantage of their subscription services, and rather see it as only "prepaying for my upgrade".

Autodesk has focused in offering more and more "value adds" to their subscription clients, and you may occasionally see emails from them highlighting some of these. I thought it best to include the series of links below that explain many of the other services you, as a subscription client have available to you. 

Managing Your Autodesk® Subscription

	How to Sign In to the Autodesk Subscription Center (pdf - 1618Kb)
	How to Manage Your Contract (pdf - 2509Kb)
	How to Give Your Users Access to Benefits (pdf - 2825Kb)
	How to Renew Your Subscription (pdf - 2159Kb)

Autodesk® Subscription Benefits

How to Access Autodesk Cloud Services
How to Access AU Learning Content

	Autodesk Cloud FAQ (pdf - 260Kb)
	Autodesk Cloud Documents Security Brief (pdf - 621Kb)
	How to Use Autodesk Subscription Center (pdf - 2522Kb)
	How to Get Your Upgrades (pdf - 339Kb)
	How to Download Software (pdf - 3192Kb)
	How to Download Product Enhancements (pdf - 2361Kb)
	How to Get Flexible Licensing Privileges (pdf - 2717Kb)

Among some of the more exciting developments on the Autodesk front is the newly available Autodesk Cloud. One of those features of Autodesk Cloud is the Autodesk Cloud Documents, which provides Autodesk subscription customers with access to cloud storage for their files.

This whitepaper describes the security protocol for Autodesk Cloud Documents, and addresses some of the concerns customers have with uploading their files to Autodesk Cloud.

http://download.autodesk.com/us/cloud/Security_Brief.pdf

If you have any questions regarding Autodesk Cloud, do not hesitate to contact CTC.

CTC exhibited the Revit Express Tools at the Revit Technology Conference in Huntington Beach in June. AECbytes had a nice write up on emerging Revit technologies and highlighted the Revit Family Processor, WaterMark, and BIMlist. http://www.aecbytes.com/buildingthefuture/2011/RTC2011_Exhibitors.html

Check back soon for our new blog!