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What's New in the Autodesk Navisworks 2021 Fundamentals Learning Guide
A number of changes were made to the guide for version 2021. For those of you that frequently teach this class and are ready to switch to the 2021 version, I wanted to share a summary of the changes.
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Adding Toolpaths to your Inventor CAM Models – Part 2 of 4
Learn how to add Toolpaths to your Inventor CAM Models. See how the Toolpath palette is used to create the toolpaths in your model.
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Getting Started with Inventor CAM – Part 1 of 4
Learn how to create a setup in Inventor CAM, which most importantly defines the machining type, the stock, and the work coordinate system.
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5 Reasons to consider Software Simulations for PLM Training
Here are 5 reasons to consider incorporating software simulations into your PLM training and eLearning plans
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A 5-Step Guide to Working with Bill of Materials in Autodesk Vault Professional
The following 5-steps will guide you through working with Bill of Materials (BOM) in Autodesk Vault Professional.
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Creativity in Technical Writing
Is technical writing the same as creative writing? No. Can technical writing be creative? Yes, indeed; any form of writing can use creativity.
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Let’s collaborate: Sharing and Comparing Drawings in AutoCAD 2021: Webcast Q&A
The following are some of the questions that were asked during the Compare Drawings in AutoCAD webcast and I hope that the answers will explain the features a little further.
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The wait is over! 2D & 3D Milling now in ASCENT’s Inventor CAM Milling Fundamentals
The new and improved Autodesk Inventor 2021 CAM Milling Fundamentals learning guide is now available with both 2D and 3D milling.
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What's New in ASCENT's Site Planning and Design Guide (Previously Site & Structural Design)
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ASCENT is Ready for Autodesk University 2020, Digital Style!
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Webcast Follow-Up: Introduction to Vehicle Tracking
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Today’s Technical Writing – More than Instructions and Manuals
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Rise Above the Competition with Clear and Credible Documentation
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Are there shortcuts when it comes to learning CAD software?
Many people wonder if there a faster way to learn how to use CAD software. It’s a valid question when we are often tasked with multiple projects and tight deadlines.
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Technical Writing: Using Graphics Effectively
by Surya Nair (Technical Editor @ ASCENT) Graphics are an integral part of technical writing. Graphics can be an effective aid to improve content clarity. Appropriately placed graphics can help...
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Technical Writing: Introduction to Using Plain Language
by Breanne MacDonald (Technical Editor @ ASCENT) “A communication is in plain language if its wording, structure, and design are so clear that the intended audience can easily find what they need,...
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My Five Fave New Features in Revit 2021
With all the uncertainty in the world today, it is refreshing to unwrap the new features of Revit 2021 to see what the Autodesk development team has come up with to make our lives easier in the...
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What’s New in the AutoCAD® 2021 Fundamentals Learning Guide
by Renu Muthoo I am excited to tell you about the AutoCAD® 2021 Fundamentals learning guide that is now available from ASCENT. This year, we focused on making the content more precise and...
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Civil 3D Fundamentals 2021: Course changes
The Civil 3D Fundamentals course is a four-day course covering all aspects of Civil 3D at a basic level. In addition to this course, there are also two specialized courses dealing with Civil 3D on...
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Celebrating World Book Day
World Book Day, also known at World Book and Copyright Day, or International Day of the Book, is a global celebration of books and the difference that reading makes to people’s lives, young and...
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