Friday, September 8, 2017

Autodesk Enhances Offerings in AEC Collections

Fifteen years ago Autodesk acquired Revit Technology Corporation for "$133 million cash" (see Autodesk News Release). Today, in recognition of that milestone, Autodesk just added a few more products to their AEC Collections offering; they are...
  • Revit Live
    Revit® Live cloud service turns Revit and Revit LT models into an immersive experience in one click, helping architects understand, explore, and share their designs. Watch 2:03m Video

    plus...
  •  Robot™ Structural Analysis Professional Stand-alone product
    Test the effects of structural loads and verify code compliance using advanced BIM (Building Information Modeling) tools. Robot Structural Analysis Professional software is available only in the Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection. Watch 3:22m Video
  • Structural Bridge Stand-alone product
    Perform integrated loading, analysis, and code checking of small to medium-span bridges. Structural Bridge Design software is available only in the Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection. Watch 1:24m Video
  • Dynamo Studio Stand-alone product
    Dynamo Studio is a stand-alone programming environment that enables designers to create visual logic to explore parametric conceptual designs and automate tasks. Watch 1:54m Video
  • Advance Steel AutoCAD based product
    Advance Steel detailing software is built on the AutoCAD platform. Structural engineering professionals use the software to help accelerate design, steel detailing, steel fabrication, and steel construction. (AutoCAD-based product) Watch 1:50m Video
  • Fabrication CADmep AutoCAD based product
    Use manufacturer-specific content to create more accurate detailed models, generate better estimates, and help drive MEP fabrication. 

The AEC Collection replaces the Building Design Suite series (Standard, Premium and Ultimate). Those who own a suite are still entitled to upgrade it each year. However, over the next three years Autodesk indicated the price of a suite will be higher than the new Collection. For more info, read Autodesk Maintenance Changes Explained. Thus, eventually everyone will be on the Collection and have access to all these tools.

Click this link to see a list of all the products included with the AEC Collection; click here.

Read the Revit Blog post announcement here: A little bit older, a lot more fabulous