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• Hotfix - Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2009 - 2008.06.10

Don't forget to download and read the accompanying Readme (PDF) file.

The below is taken from the download page:

The following resolutions fix issues found in 3ds Max 2009 Design SP1:

• Light Lister now shows light instances.
• The sample file maxine.max no longer causes an error if it is loaded and then reset using File > Reset.

Note: This Hotfix includes all previous hotfixes and includes Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2009 SP1.

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• Autodesk 3ds Max (Design) 2009: MAXscript Rollout Handler Exception
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• AutoCAD Raster Design 2009 Service Pack 1

Don't forget to download and read the accompanying Readme (.chm) file.

The below is taken from the download page:

Important: You must close all applications before installing the AutoCAD Raster Design Service Pack.

This Readme contains information regarding the installation and use of this service pack. It is strongly recommended that you read this entire document before you apply the service pack to your product. For your reference, save this Readme to your hard drive or print a copy.

Note: Save the Readme to a local drive to view the contents.

Related post: AutoCAD Raster Design 2009 Object Enabler

• Hotfix - Autodesk 3ds Max 2009 - 2008.06.10

Don't forget to download and read the accompanying Readme (PDF) file.

The below is taken from the download page:

The following resolutions fix issues found in 3ds Max 2009 SP1:

• Light Lister now shows light instances.
• The sample file maxine.max no longer causes an error if it is loaded and then reset using File > Reset.

Note: This Hotfix includes all previous hotfixes and includes Autodesk 3ds Max 2009 SP1.

Related posts:

• Autodesk 3ds Max (Design) 2009: MAXscript Rollout Handler Exception
• Autodesk 3ds Max 2009 Hotfix - 2008.04.11
• Autodesk 3ds Max 2009 Service Pack 1 available for download

• The Cad Manager - Brown Outs
• CAD Manager - The Ultimate Dirty Job
• Autodesk Impression - Impress with Style
• Revit Architecture - Render Unto Caesar. New Controls and Interface for Rendering in Revit 2009
• Revit - 2D or Not 2D?
• AutoCAD - Untying the Ribbon
• Autodesk Inventor - All about the BOM
• AutoCAD Architecture - Multi-View Blocks
• On The Back Page - Global Energy Systems

The July/August 2008 issue of AUGIWorld magazine “CAD Manager: The Ultimate Dirty Job” can be downloaded from the AUGIWorld main page on AUGI.com.

This post is brought to you on behalf of Joseph Wurcher and the rest of the AU team.

Almost 1,500 sessions were submitted for AU 2008, and these have been whittled down to 621 sessions for presentation this fall. To develop this year’s curriculum, we looked very closely at which topics were of greatest interest last year and we also looked at industry trends. A couple of things are different this year:

• Rather than grouping all MSD sessions into one track, we split them into 5 industry specific tracks and they are now listed as Manufacturing Engineering (10), Mechanical Engineering (42), Electrical and Control Engineering (9), Industrial Design (16), and Collaboration (14).
• Working closely with the Autodesk Developer folks, we updated our Programming class offerings, and those sessions can be found in the Customization & Program (46) and Developer (35) tracks.

PowerTracks for 2008

Back by popular demand are the PowerTracks. Last year, 16 out of the top 20 classes belonged to one of the 7 PowerTracks we offered. This year we will have 6 PowerTracks:

• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• Geospatial
• Industrial Design
• Inventor
• Revit

Matt Olding from the Autodesk Learning group will work with the 6 PowerTrack Leads to develop a top-notch cohesive learning experience and truly make them into classes that you won't want to miss for your specific industry.

New this year is a Design Leadership program and I am very excited about it. AU is all about product training and how to be more efficient with Autodesk tools. From last year’s survey, we learned that a good number of attendees would like to hear more about industry trends and developments in the design industry. So far we have confirmed several sessions that sound very interesting. They will be presented by Gensler, Pixar, Autodesk, and others. Announcements will be made as we add new sessions.

But What About the Catalog?

To continue reading and see the answer to the above question, refer to the following blog post by Joseph: AU 2008 Session Catalog!

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• AutoCAD 2008
• AutoCAD LT 2008
• AutoCAD Architecture 2008
• AutoCAD Civil 3D 2008
• AutoCAD Electrical 2008
• AutoCAD Land Desktop 2008
• AutoCAD Map 3D 2008
• AutoCAD Mechanical 2008
• AutoCAD MEP 2008
• AutoCAD P&ID 2008
• AutoCAD Raster Design 2008
• AutoCAD Revit Architecture Suite 2008
• AutoCAD Revit MEP Suite 2008
• AutoCAD Revit Structure Suite 2008
• Autodesk Inventor Professional 2008
• Autodesk Inventor Suite 2008
• Autodesk Mechanical Desktop 2008

“Hotfix” download page:

• Open Failure from Windows Explorer Hotfix

Don't forget to download and read the accompanying Readme (.html) file.

The below is taken from the Readme file:

This hotfix repairs a problem that occurs when you open DWG files from Windows Explorer in AutoCAD 2008 SP1 and corresponding service packs for other affected products.

Description of Problem: When you attempt to open multiple files from the Windows Explorer, only the first selected file opens.

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