AutoCAD Insider
22nd Sep 2006, 08:38 am
Autodesk Labs (http://labs.autodesk.com (http://labs.autodesk.com/)) is a new site that provides free, early access to prototypes, and experimental and beta applications/technologies. You can download everything from drivers and plug-ins to new applications, enabling you to provide feedback that will help Autodesk product development teams.
The first four beta tools offered are diverse, but their impact is similar: All four tools address an aspect of making drawings and related data easier to use across applications and users:
Google Earth Extension (beta) provides a wizard-driven interface to publish 3D models from AutoCAD 2007, Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2007, Autodesk Civil 3D 2007 and Autodesk Map 3D 2007 directly into the Google Earth interface. Architects and engineers can offer contextual insight into projects and concepts from the planning stage to public approval.
Autodesk DGNV8 Translator (beta) lets users share AutoCAD DWG and Bentley MicroStation 2D V8 DGN files among engineers, architects, and extended team members. Built into Autodesk Civil 3D, Autodesk Land Desktop and Autodesk Map 3D products, now users of any AutoCAD 2007-based application can submit and work with DGN and DWG files interchangeably.
Project Freewheel (technology preview) offers browser-based access to view and navigate DWF file-based CAD drawings in Web pages or on a mobile device without requiring the installation of viewing software.
Autodesk Vault Mirror Utility (beta) provides a simple way for companies to create a duplicate copy of their vaulted data that will allow them to provide external access to the files from locations either internal or external. Companies can also use this utility to schedule regular updates to their “mirrored” data to ensure that changes made to one vault are reflected in a “mirrored” version.Autodesk Labs includes the option for you to subscribe to an RSS feed to get automatic notification of new applications posted for trial. Due to the early-stage nature of applications and technology offered at Autodesk Labs, the software is not intended for mission-critical projects, nor is it supported. Your feedback, however, will play a crucial role in further development of these technologies as well as their possible incorporation into commercial products. You are encouraged to comment via dedicated e-mail feedback which goes directly to the development teams.
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The first four beta tools offered are diverse, but their impact is similar: All four tools address an aspect of making drawings and related data easier to use across applications and users:
Google Earth Extension (beta) provides a wizard-driven interface to publish 3D models from AutoCAD 2007, Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2007, Autodesk Civil 3D 2007 and Autodesk Map 3D 2007 directly into the Google Earth interface. Architects and engineers can offer contextual insight into projects and concepts from the planning stage to public approval.
Autodesk DGNV8 Translator (beta) lets users share AutoCAD DWG and Bentley MicroStation 2D V8 DGN files among engineers, architects, and extended team members. Built into Autodesk Civil 3D, Autodesk Land Desktop and Autodesk Map 3D products, now users of any AutoCAD 2007-based application can submit and work with DGN and DWG files interchangeably.
Project Freewheel (technology preview) offers browser-based access to view and navigate DWF file-based CAD drawings in Web pages or on a mobile device without requiring the installation of viewing software.
Autodesk Vault Mirror Utility (beta) provides a simple way for companies to create a duplicate copy of their vaulted data that will allow them to provide external access to the files from locations either internal or external. Companies can also use this utility to schedule regular updates to their “mirrored” data to ensure that changes made to one vault are reflected in a “mirrored” version.Autodesk Labs includes the option for you to subscribe to an RSS feed to get automatic notification of new applications posted for trial. Due to the early-stage nature of applications and technology offered at Autodesk Labs, the software is not intended for mission-critical projects, nor is it supported. Your feedback, however, will play a crucial role in further development of these technologies as well as their possible incorporation into commercial products. You are encouraged to comment via dedicated e-mail feedback which goes directly to the development teams.
More... (http://heidihewett.blogs.com/my_weblog/2006/09/the_future_of_a_2.html)