Building Live Webcasts

From time to time Synergis will air live webcasts to provide helpful information about the software solutions.  The webcasts often feature discussions on the new product releases, as well as on-line tutorials that demonstrate available features.  After you register, you’ll receive an e-mail confirmation that includes a web link, a teleconference number and a password to the meeting.  Take a look at what we have coming up. 

 

Revit Architecture Webcast Series

AutoCAD Architecture Webcast Series

AutoCAD MEP & Revit MEP Webcast Series

Design Visualization Webcast Series

 

 

Revit Architecture Webcast Series

This informative webcast series features the latest release of Revit® Architecture, the building design and documentation software that "works the way you think." Because Revit Architecture is purpose-built for building information modeling (BIM), any change you make – anytime, anywhere – is automatically coordinated throughout your project. Join one or all of these webcasts for an in-depth look at how Revit Architecture helps keep design and documentation coordinated, consistent, and complete.

This series of webcasts will be presented by popular Autodesk Technical Specialist Amy Fietkau. During the webcast you'll be provided an opportunity to ask your technical questions online and receive answers in real-time from our team of experts!

 

September

09/03/08 - 1-2pm EST - BIM Coordination
Presenter: Autodesk Technical Specialist Amy Fietkau

Whether your firm is actively practicing BIM, on the path towards BIM or just interested in learning more about BIM, this webcast is for you! This webcast shows how the BIM story coordinates with other project disciplines, such as the Civil Engineer,Structural Engineer, MEP Engineer, Builders and Owners. You learn best practices for BIM deployment and coordination, and learn more about Autodesk NavisWorks.


Attendance is FREE

 

October

10/21/08 - 1-2pm EST - Revit Implementation Series #1 - Templates
Presenter: Autodesk Technical Specialist Amy Fietkau

In the first of our three-part Revit Implementation Series, we'll take a deep dive into Templates.You'll learn shortcuts to easy template creation and template implementation. You'll see first hand what content belongs in a template and why you need templates. Amy will even tie in templates to the overall BIM process. If you've ever had questions about templates, this is a webcast you won't want to miss!


Attendance is FREE

 

10/29/08 - 1-2pm EST - Revit Implementation Series #2 - Family Creation and Management
Presenter: Autodesk Technical Specialist Amy Fietkau

In the second webcast of a three-part Revit Implementation Series, we go into depth on Family Creation and Management. Join this webcast to better understand what families are and how to manage families in Revit. You'll also get a first hand demonstration and discussion on parametric families and nested families. If you're an AutoCAD® or AutoCAD® Architecture user, you'll see how easy families are no matter what design software you use.


Attendance is FREE

 

November

11/05/08 - 1-2pm EST - Revit Implementation Series #3 - Training
Presenter: Autodesk Technical Specialist Amy Fietkau

Whether you are a large or small firm, training is an important and necessary piece of implementing Revit. In this third webcast of our three-part Revit Implementation Series, Amy Fietkau, Autodesk Technical Specialist will help answer all your training questions such as:

  • How much training does my company, or I need?
  • What kind of training works and what doesn’t work?
  • Where can I go for training?

Amy will provide some suggestions and tips on training specifically towards large firms, and some geared specifically towards smaller firms.


Attendance is FREE

 

December

12/17/08 - 1-2pm EST - Revit Achitecture and Design Visualization for Sustainable Design
Presenter: Autodesk Technical Specialist Amy Fietkau and Eddie Perlberg, Technical Specialist for Design Visualization

Geared toward anyone interested in the connection between Revit® Architecture and design visualization software such as Autodesks 3ds Max® Design, this webcast may be of extra interest to anyone who attended the December 9th Sustainable Design Series webcast on "The Importance of Design Vis for Creating Renewable Designs".

In this webcast Amy Fietkau and Eddie Perlberg demonstrate and discuss Revit Architecture, 3ds Max Design and the integration with sustainable practices


Attendance is FREE

 

January

1/7/09 - 1-2pm EST - Best Practices for Roofs in Revit Architecture
Presenter: Autodesk Technical Specialist Amy Fietkau

If you've ever got stuck creating a residential roof, we have answers for you! Amy Fietkau, Autodesk Technical Specialist and host of our webcasts can help put you at ease about creating residential roofs in Revit® Architecture.

In this information-packed webcast, you'll learn:

  • The basics of how to create residential roofs
  • Understand the overall use of the roof and roof slab tools
  • Learn tips on creating more detailed roof shapes such as dormers, differing plate heights and more!


Attendance is FREE

 

February

2/4/09 - 1-2pm EST - Detailing in Revit Architecture
Presenter: Autodesk Technical Specialist Amy Fietkau

Looking for a great tip or interesting trick for better detailing? Join Amy Fietkau and learn:

  • Some of the basic best practices for detailing
  • How to post content sheets
  • How easy it is to do details with Revit
  • The difference between 2D components vs 3D model
  • How to import DWG details and more


Attendance is FREE

 

March

3/4/09 - 1-2pm EST - Ceiling Plans in Revit Architecture
Presenter: Autodesk Technical Specialist Amy Fietkau

One of the most common design questions we get is around creating ceiling plans! If you are one of those people with questions, or even if you're just curious about creating better, faster ceiling plans, this webcast is for you! Join Amy Fietkau as she demonstrates and discusses best practices for creating reflected ceiling plans.

She'll show you how to:

  • Manage ceiling tiles and elevation callouts
  • Show door and window headers
  • Create schedules ... and more!


Attendance is FREE

 

AutoCAD Architecture Webcast Series

You're invited to this series of information-packed webcasts showcasing AutoCAD® Architecture 2009. These webcasts provide an overview of the latest features of the 2009 release as well as insider's tips and tricks on ways to quickly create and easily share your drafting and construction documents. Join us for one or all of the webcasts and you'll see why this latest release of AutoCAD Architecture will help you annotate faster, draw more efficiently and collaborate more smoothly!

These live webcasts will be presented by Autodesk Technical Specialist Amy Fietkau. You'll have the chance to ask Amy your pressing product questions, and receive an answer in virtual real-time!


Attendance is FREE

 

September

09/24/08 - 1-2pm EST - Migrating to Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Presenter: Autodesk Technical Specialist Amy Fietkau

If you're an AutoCAD® or AutoCAD® Architecture user and interested in learning more about building information modeling (BIM), this webcast will get you on the right track. We'll discuss design efficiencies and coordination between AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture, and Revit® Architecture, Autodesk's premier software for BIM. Learn how you can keep your drawings accurate and consistent no matter which of these powerful packages you're using or plan to use!


Attendance is FREE

 

October

10/1/08 - 1-2pm EST - Annotation Techniques in AutoCAD Architecture
Presenter: Autodesk Technical Specialist Amy Fietkau

Whether you're a seasoned AutoCAD® Architecture user or brand new to this powerful design software, this webcast will teach you all about Annotation.

  • Annotation Scaling
  • AEC Dimensions
  • Tags
  • Ref Notes
  • Sheet Notes
  • much more!

Get on the road to better, faster, easier Annotations.


Attendance is FREE

 

November

11/18/08 - 1-2pm EST - Best Practices for Roofs in AutoCAD Architecture
Presenter: Autodesk Technical Specialist Amy Fietkau

Have you ever created a beautiful structure, and then got stuck on creating the roof? We hear scenarios like this from our customers all the time! Amy Fietkau, Autodesk Technical Specialist and host of our webcasts can help put you at ease about creating residential roofs.

In this information-packed webcast, you'll learn:

  • The basics of how to create residential roofs
  • Understand the overall use of the roof and roof slab tools
  • Learn tips on creating more detailed roof shapes such as dormers, differing plate heights and more!


Attendance is FREE

 

December

12/11/08 - 1-2pm EST - Layer Management in AutoCAD Architecture
Presenter: Autodesk Technical Specialist Amy Fietkau

Join this informative webcast for an insider's look at the Layer Management features in AutoCAD® Architecture. This webcast will cover:

  • Layer key styles
  • Layer states
  • Layer prop manager
  • And so much more!


Attendance is FREE

 

January

01/21/09 - 1-2pm EST - Rendering in AutoCAD Architecture
Presenter: Autodesk Technical Specialist Amy Fietkau

Are you an AutoCAD® Architecture user looking to create powerful renderings without having to learn a new software tool? This webcast is for you!

Join Amy Fietkau and learn about:

  • Rendering tools in AutoCAD Architecture
  • Materials & lighting and how they impact your renderings
  • Shortcuts and easy ways to get beautiful renderings done quickly.

Amy will also show you Autodesk® Impression, a tool that allows you to draw as though you were sketching freehand.


Attendance is FREE

 

February

02/18/09 - 1-2pm EST - Implementing AutoCAD Architecture
Presenter: Autodesk Technical Specialist Amy Fietkau

Considering a move from AutoCAD® to AutoCAD® Architecture? Or maybe just want to learn a little more about how to use your current version of AutoCAD Architecture? Join Amy Fietkau and learn how easy it is to implement AutoCAD Architecture.

In this informative webcast, you'll learn:

  • Tools that provide immediate productivity.
  • How to start using AutoCAD Architecture with very little training.

Find out about features of AutoCAD Architecture such as:

  • Detail component manager
  • Spaces
  • Reference notes
  • And so much more!


Attendance is FREE

 

March

03/18/09 - 1-2pm EST - Elevations and Sections in AutoCAD Architecture
Presenter: Autodesk Technical Specialist Amy Fietkau

This information-packed webcast takes a deep dive into Sections and Elevations in AutoCAD® Architecture. Join Amy Fietkau as she demostrates and discusses:

  • Section and Elevation Objects
  • Modification Tools
  • Benefits of sections/elevations
  • Necessary workarounds for successful usage
  • and much more!


Attendance is FREE

 

AutoCAD MEP & Revit MEP Webcast Series

Join Autodesk Technical Marketing Manager Armundo Darling for these information-packed webcasts featuring the latest AutoCAD® MEP and Revit® MEP software. These live, one-hour webcasts will present the key features and benefits of Autodesk software for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering.

Take this opportunity to learn how AutoCAD MEP and Revit MEP deliver better design, construction documentation, and building performance analysis. You'll also have the chance to get your technical questions answered online in real-time by our team of experts.

 

August

08/27/08 - 1-2pm EST - Getting Started with AutoCAD MEP 2009
Presenter: Autodesk Technical Marketing Manager Armundo Darling

Learn how to easily get started with AutoCAD® MEP 2009.  In this webcast, Armundo will show how you can quickly setup templates, layer key styles, system definition, construction document annotation, and more


Attendance is FREE

 

September

09/24/08 - 1-2pm EST - Getting Started with Revit MEP 2009
Presenter: Autodesk Technical Marketing Manager Armundo Darling

Armundo will present how to setup a project using templates, key system settings, and other features of Revit® MEP 2009 like setting line weights and colors to the system design, accurately annotate your construction documents, and layer mapping. In this webcast, he'll show you how to easily have construction documents look just how you would like them to.


Attendance is FREE

 

October

10/29/08 - 1-2pm EST - Sustainable Design with Revit MEP 2009
Presenter: Autodesk Technical Marketing Manager Armundo Darling

Leverage BIM for MEP engineers to support sustainable design. Armundo reviews how to take advantage of gbXML file formats to support 3rd party analysis programs, how to perform end product HVAC load calculations, and he'll go over new MEP extensions for analysis.


Attendance is FREE

 

November

11/19/08 - 1-2pm EST - AutoCAD MEP and AutoCAD LT: Which tool is right for you?
Presenter: Autodesk Technical Marketing Manager Armundo Darling

In this webcast, Armundo will show how AutoCAD® MEP is a better AutoCAD for MEP engineers and designers. He'll review laying out ductwork, annotation, creating sections, and mucn more.


Attendance is FREE

 

December

12/17/08 - 1-2pm EST - Autodesk MEP Solutions: Interference Detection and Resolution
Presenter: Autodesk Technical Marketing Manager Armundo Darling

In this webcast, Armundo highlights clash detection within AutoCAD® MEP and how interference detection works in Revit® MEP. He will also discuss interference detection using Navisworks to support hybrid project delivery workflows.


Attendance is FREE

 

January

01/28/09 - 1-2pm EST - AutoCAD MEP: Design to Fabrication
Presenter: Autodesk Technical Marketing Manager Armundo Darling

Use AutoCAD® MEP not only to create your initial design but leverage that design downstream to fabrication while being able to use manufacturer specific fabricated parts and round-tripping that back into AutoCAD MEP.  Armundo shows you how


Attendance is FREE

 

 

Design Visualization Webcast Series

In this live webcast series, see how Autodesk® 3ds Max® design visualization software for architects can help you explore, validate, and communicate your ideas so you can win more projects. Turn Revit® and AutoCAD® software designs into photorealistic renders, simulate walk-throughs and fly-by animations, and create winning marketing presentations. Join one or the entire webcast series and get expert advice live by our team of Design Visualization experts.

The Design Visualization series of webcasts will be presented by the well-known Autodesk Technical Specialist Eddie Perlberg. During the webcast you'll have an opportunity to ask questions online and receive answers in real-time from the Autodesk team of experts!

 

August

08/27/08 - 1-2pm EST - Making the Move to 3ds Max Design
Presenter: Autodesk Technical Specialist Amy Fietkau

Whether you're an Autodesk® VIZ customer or using an older version of 3ds Max® there has never been a better time to make the move to Autodesk 3ds Max Design. With all the new features such as Exposure, Reveal, and the greatest amount of interoperability with Revit® Architecture, 3ds Max Design provides so many benefits to your workflow. The optimized pipeline efficiency and enhanced animation features will ease and enrich your creative workflow like never before. Best of all, VIZ data and workflows are 100% compatible with 3ds Max Design.

If you want to discover the great benefits that 3ds Max Design has to offer, join us in this live Webcast as we’ll review many of the great capabilities that 3ds Max Design provides.


Attendance is FREE

 

September

09/10/08 - 1-2pm EST - The Importance of Design Visualization and Autodesk 3ds Max Design
Presenter: Autodesk Technical Specialist Amy Fietkau

The ability to visualize designs is crucial to winning projects-that's what makes Design Visualization such an important part of the design process. See for yourself how the competition is using design visualization to win jobs and new clients. Autodesk 3ds Max® Design offers state-of-the-art 3D design visualization tools that help you make visually informed design decisions as you gain a deeper understanding of the context of the project before it’s real. Designs developed in industry-leading AutoCAD® Architecture and Revit® Architecture software link directly into 3ds Max® for a seamless visualization process.


Attendance is FREE

 

October

10/23/08 - 1-2pm EST - How to Render Google Sketchup Models in Autodesk 3ds Max Design
Presenter: Autodesk Technical Specialist Amy Fietkau

Join us in this webcast and learn how to render your SketchUp Models in 3ds Max Design to a new level of quality.


Attendance is FREE

 

November

11/12/08 - 1-2pm EST - Leveraging AutoCAD Architecture in 3ds Max Design
Presenter: Autodesk Technical Specialist Amy Fietkau

In this session we'll talk about how to leverage your AutoCAD® Architecture data in 3ds Max® Design, making the design visualization process almost undeniably smooth and seamless. Learn how to create stunning visualizations with new rendering capabilities in 3ds Max Design.


Attendance is FREE

 

January

1/14/09 - 1-2pm EST - Design Visualization for BIM
Presenter: Autodesk Technical Specialist Amy Fietkau

See for yourself how the new features in Revit® Architecture and Autodesk 3ds Max® Design make leveraging your BIM data for design visualization almost undeniable. Learn how to optimize these new features to create stunning cinema-quality visualizations. We will also take a look at workflow strategies that maximize your scenes' efficiencies and results.


Attendance is FREE