ASCENT Blog
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Create Compelling Technical Documentation with Professional Services from ASCENT
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Technical Writing: Using Style Guides
A style guide can be a useful tool for any project to ensure you are maintaining a clear and consistent message for your readers.
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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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Getting Started with Inventor CAM – Part 1
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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Adding Toolpaths to Inventor CAM Models – Part 2
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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Simulating Toolpaths in Inventor CAM Models – Part 3
With a toolpath now added to your Inventor CAM model, you can use the Simulation tools to review the toolpath and ensure that it generates the path that you are expecting.
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Post Process Toolpath Data in Inventor CAM Models – Part 4
These final two videos will teach you how to post process your Inventor CAM data.
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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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