This case study will explore the transformative impact that Forma software has on environmental simulations and urban design, empowering designers to reclaim tasks that have traditionally relied on specific experts or skilled individuals. Using Forma, we’ve achieved remarkable milestones, including a 400% increase in implementation projects, a tenfold expansion in the diversity of simulations, and an 80% cost reduction. These advancements are “democratizing simulations,” making them accessible to a wider range of designers. Additionally, we’ve customized libraries and workflows to align with Japan-specific regulations, resulting in a 300% increase in implementation projects and a reduction in the lead time for initial outputs by a third. Through innovative application of Forma, designers have experienced significant improvements in both the scope and speed of their work. In this session, we’ll share detailed insights into our workflow, the challenges we’ve faced, and the solutions we’ve developed.

Process bottlenecks and related issues often require complex and dynamic solutions. Discover how FlexSim recommends process improvements from live data, and see how the FlexSim OptQuest optimization engine solves multidimensional problems. OptQuest uses machine learning to evaluate multiparameter input groups in order to strategically determine optimal outcomes across various performance objectives. This method provides faster and more intelligent solutions to intricate problems than manual techniques do. In scenarios with constantly evolving operational inputs, FlexSim can be configured as a live Digital Workplace, continuously operating at set intervals, and using live data streams based on system feedback and artificial intelligence (AI) predictions. This approach necessitates specific model programming, which we will explore. By implementing these advanced techniques, businesses can significantly improve their process optimization capabilities, addressing complex challenges more effectively than traditional methods allow.

Autodesk software empowers intelligent and connected design collaboration across teams and platforms, enhancing design efficiency and streamlining project management. Discover how you and your team can unlock this transformative experience by integrating the capabilities of Docs—a cloud-based and common data environment—with architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) tools: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit software. A panel discussion will tackle the industry’s pressing challenges around collaboration and information exchange, showcasing the advantages of adopting cloud-based workflows. By enabling information sharing among project partners, the Autodesk ecosystem becomes even more valuable for users. Join us to see how Docs can break down the information barriers and get you on the path toward the Forma industry cloud for AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit users.

Facility managers, owners, and operators in industries like higher education, healthcare, and government often struggle with siloed workflows, fragmented asset data, and inefficient maintenance processes. This session showcases how Eptura and Autodesk’s connected solutions bridge design and operations, creating a unified digital thread for smarter decision-making. Attendees will see live demonstrations of Eptura’s dynamic workflows with Tandem and how the BIM Viewer provides a complete asset picture. Through real-world examples—optimizing campus space, predictive hospital maintenance, and enhancing government asset visibility—we’ll demonstrate how Digital Workplaces improve efficiency, , and collaboration. Walk away with actionable strategies to leverage BIM and Digital Workplace technology for measurable impact.

BIM is no longer just for design—and “Digital Workplace” is more than a buzzword. Digital Workplaces are the connective tissue of a new AECO era where every stage—from early design models to long-term operations—runs on actionable integrated data. In this future-trends theater talk, we’ll explore how BIM and Digital Workplaces are evolving from static handover artifacts to dynamic intelligent systems that extend the life and value of buildings long after construction. Drawing from macro technological, economic, and workplace trends—including recent federal mandates and technological advancements—we’ll examine how artificial intelligence (AI), occupancy behavior, and experiential design are converging to reshape how the built environment is created, constructed, and continuously optimized.

In this lab, you will learn how to use AutoCAD, Revit and Docs to build an ACC Cloud based Revit model utilizing your 2D AutoCAD file stored on Docs. It will then go in to how to collaborate your Revit model with other stakeholder models (MEP/Structure).

This panel session explores how Forma is being used in the feasibility phase of the Big Bold Bordeaux Vision—a community-driven initiative to transform a large parcel of land located in North Nashville through a Community Land Trust. Co-Speakers, including local leaders and AECO professionals, will share how Forma supports early-stage analysis of zoning, urban density, and to inform equitable land use decisions. The session highlights how Forma enables transparent, data-driven planning that. Lastly, this session will focus on this process that facilitates the foundational communication between municipalities and community voices that supports long-term health equity goals.

As AEC leaders race to digitize the built world, three forces are accelerating how projects are delivered - reality capture, artificial intelligence, and . This panel brings together technology leaders like Autodesk and Matterport, alongside industry leaders from Colliers Engineering & Design and DPR Construction, to explore how these technologies are converging to drive measurable impact across design, construction, and operations. You’ll hear how Digital Workplaces are being used to automate site documentation, support goals with accurate asset data, apply AI to flag issues, accelerate decision making, and improve coordination through cloud-based collaboration. Walk away with a clear view of how these companies are helping AEC teams future-proof their workflows and reduce environmental impact with data-driven insights.

Some CAD managers are challenged with balancing their “real work” (as a billable employee) with their CAD management responsibilities (often considered nonbillable time). This can be a daunting and thankless assignment. Billable work and deadlines consume your workday, so CAD management gets squeezed in between projects, during lunches, or after hours. But it’s possible to use some simple (and a few not-so-simple) AutoLISP tricks to make AutoCAD software do some of the heavier or more tedious CAD management tasks, so you can get back to your work (and your life). Like many tools, AutoLISP can be intimidating, frustrating, dangerous, and powerful all at the same time. But as with any tool, understanding how it works and how to work it makes a huge difference. In this session, we’ll look at some real-world scenarios, a number of examples, and a variety of resources available to use back at your company.

This class covers the use of AutoCAD software and the cloud (the Autodesk 360 cloud-computing platform), utilizing the AutoCAD 360 cloud-based app (formerly known as the AutoCAD WS app). We will examine how we can use AutoCAD 360 services and products to expand away from the traditional desktop when you use the latest tablet and smartphone technology to collaborate your AutoCAD software designs on the building site and the factory floor, as well as in the field. We will also touch on some effective practices, workarounds, shortcuts, limitations, and advantages. We will show you examples that use AutoCAD 360 services and products, and we'll demonstrate how new technologies are revolutionizing the AutoCAD software workplace.

Mechanically-stabilized earth (MSE) walls are inherently complex shapes; smoothly curving in all 3 dimensions while the structure changes shape. Modeling complex geometry for quantity takeoff, automated machine guidance (AMG), and coordination can be accomplished using AutoCAD® Civil 3D® software with or without the use of Subassembly Composer (SAC). In this advanced class, we create an MSE wall that is based on construction documents. We streamline stepped profile creation, removing a data input bottleneck. We also demonstrate 2 methods for creating MSE wall assemblies and the advantages and disadvantages of using SAC. Moving onto creating the corridor itself, we discuss issues of representing profile steps and how Civil 3D can properly represent necessary detail for MSE walls. After creating the model, we briefly show quantification, visualization, and coordination. All of these steps lead up to exporting the model for AMG to enhance field productivity. At the end of this class a user who knows Civil 3D will be able to easily create a 3D MSE wall. Although this class focuses specifically on MSE walls, these same techniques can be used for any linear structure.

Since AutoCAD 2015 software, a custom document window can be added into AutoCAD, similar to AutoCAD software’s “New” window (AutoCAD 2015) and “Start” window (AutoCAD 2016 and later). AutoCAD customization programmers can enhance AutoCAD users’ experiences by using this custom document window to provide rich information that might be needed when a user is working with AutoCAD. This class will demonstrate a small framework that creates an empty custom document window in AutoCAD, which makes it possible to develop independent UI components to show various types of information and plug these UI components into the custom document window at design time, or at runtime dynamically.

This class covers the use of AutoCAD software and the cloud using the Autodesk cloud-based app AutoCAD® 360 (formerly known as AutoCAD® WS). We examine how AutoCAD 360 can be used to expand away from the traditional desktop by using the latest tablet and smartphone technology to collaborate with others on your AutoCAD designs on the building site, the factory floor, and in the field. We also touch on some of the best practices, workarounds, shortcuts, limitations, and advantages. We show you examples of where AutoCAD 360 has been used, and demonstrate how new technology is revolutionizing the AutoCAD workplace. Using AutoCAD 360 in the cloud provides limitless opportunities to make your designs totally portable and use technology that you may not have considered before.

A real-life metro project design will be demonstrated through using Autodesk AEC Collection. Design Authoring, 3D Coordination, Existing Conditions Modelling, Creation of Design Documents and Engineering Analysis were the BIM uses of the project. Stations, tunnels, underground utilities and real environment of the project were modeled by using Revit, Infraworks and Civil 3D. Autodesk CFD, Revit, MagiCAD tools helped designers for engineering analysis and simulation studies. Active use of technologies such as reality capture, virtual reality played an important role in the design process.

This lab will walk students through an introduction to some advanced AutoLISP concepts and practices. Students will get a taste of reactors, VBA-style programming in AutoLISP, and advanced function and processes.

Reduction of design issues between design teams or trades is one of the highest value activities that can be undertaken to reduce construction rework. This class will show how the next generation of coordination in BIM 360 Coordinate democratizes the process of managing issues, clashes, and even the coordination meeting itself, freeing up the team to do more high value activities and ensure that those with the best knowledge of installation are part of the resolution to any issue.

3D laser scanning and other methods of reality capture are a big part of modern practice. This class will teach you how to import, combine, and manipulate the data to be used in multiple Autodesk products. Learn how to register 3D laser scans with ReCap Pro software. We’ll discuss best practices for 3D scanning, targeting, and adding survey control. Learn how to change the origin of a point cloud. This class will help you get the most out of your reality capture tools.

Autodesk Forge is an on-demand web services platform. That means you need to be online to connect to the Autodesk servers to use the various Forge APIs. However, the Autodesk Forge Viewer can work with multiple online, as well as offline sources. There are times where an offline workflow is preferable because of lack of connectivity, security concerns, or performance. In this lecture, we will explore how to optimally use the Forge Viewer in an offline mode, and how to cache and synchronize the data with the server for Mobile and Web applications requiring temporary offline mode capabilities.

If you are currently using core AutoCAD functionality to develop controls drawings and you’re interested in the AutoCAD Electrical toolset, this is the class for you. Learn the key functionality of the AutoCAD Electrical toolset, and see the new hot features. This class will be electrifying and have you feeling that spark of love for AutoCAD Electrical.

If you’re currently using core AutoCAD functionality to develop controls drawings and you’re interested in the AutoCAD Electrical toolset, this is the class for you. Learn the key functionality of the AutoCAD Electrical toolset and get a chance to try it out. This class will be electrifying and have you feeling that spark of love for AutoCAD Electrical.