HOTNEWS gives you helpful advice, tips & tricks, news from the CAD and BIM user community, AUGI events, and special offers and announcements. View in Your Browser Wish List     Forums     Get Connected     Articles     Publications     Products     February 2025, No. 261 AUGI Forums   AutoCAD: Is there a way to disable the sheet preview when you hover over the drawing tab?    Dot NET API: Advice on best route to take within a WinForms .NET application    Revit: 2D representation of 3D structure in plan       Activate Your Benefits     AUGI Members’ Articles   Tech Manager — Invention, Innovation, and Improvement Mark Kiker talks about the process of moving between being inventive, innovative, or improving a process or tool when you do something new, or in a new way. It may not seem like it matters, but he thinks you move between all three! Read More   Unlocking the power of your office CAD workstation from Anywhere with Remote Access — Bryson Anderson discusses how remote access to high-performance CAD workstations empowers professionals to work efficiently from anywhere. He explains how optimizing network stability, workstation settings, and remote access software is crucial for a smooth experience. He also explains how implementing a secure remote access setup offers the benefits of mobility, efficiency, and cost savings while maintaining a high level of productivity and security.    IFC for the Win? — Jason Peckovitch explains why IFC, a standard for interoperability in the AEC industry, faces challenges in practical application. He explains how linking and importing IFC files into Revit can be inefficient and frustrating, particularly with complex models. Jason covers tools like the ArchiCAD Revit add-in and Newforma Konekt that offer partial solutions.    Emerging Technologies and Software Trends for 3ds Max Users — Brian Chapman explains how the 3D design industry is undergoing a technological revolution. AI-powered tools are streamlining workflows and enhancing creativity. Virtual production and immersive technologies are becoming more accessible. The future of 3D design is bright, with AI and other technologies poised to reshape the industry.        Are you using ChatGPT or other AI tools to help with your work? Please take this survey to let us know how you are using it.   Blogs Between CAD Classes Civil 3D Reminders Do U Revit?     AUGI Career Center   AUGI Store   AUGI Member Discounts Exclusive discount offers for AUGI (Professional and Student) Members: Developers: $150 per year for ADN Standard Membership (AUGI Professional only), a saving of $1,250! per year Hardware: Learn more about Dell offer for AUGI Members   Events and Training   AUGI is committed to providing diverse opportunities for its members to further their education—Below are just a few of the educational offerings that AUGI currently provides to help its members sharpen their technical skills.   Learn More   Autodesk News Press Releases and articles from the past month relating to Autodesk. Autodesk, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results Autodesk to present at upcoming investor conferences Our message to employees about organizational changes     AUGI Volunteering   There are openings for authors for AUGIWORLD, opportunities to assist in the Wish List, as well as contribute to our social media outreach.   VOLUNTEER       Become an Autodesk Beta Participant     AUGI Wish List     Rank       Vote       Buy         Sponsors  |  Benefactors  |  Advertising  |  Terms of Service  |  Contact   ©1990–2025 AUGI, Inc. All Rights Reserved.