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Ellen Finkelstein, an expert in AutoCAD and author of the annually updated "AutoCAD Bible," shares insights about her dual professional life in AutoCAD and PowerPoint. She emphasizes the balance between traditional books and modern online resources for learning AutoCAD, discussing user preferences and Autodesk's evolving features.
Lynn Allen is a prominent CAD blogger and Autodesk's Technical Evangelist, with over 25 years in the industry. She engages audiences with AutoCAD tips and personal anecdotes, emphasizing the software's ongoing evolution. Despite claims of obsolescence, AutoCAD remains popular due to continuous innovations. Lynn actively shares user feedback with Autodesk to improve products.
George Omura, a renowned author in AutoCAD literature, has been writing books on the software for over 20 years. His latest publications, "Mastering AutoCAD 2008" and "Introducing AutoCAD 2008," cater to users ranging from beginners to those seeking to deepen their knowledge. Omura emphasizes real-world applications in his teaching approach.
Jimmy Bergmark is the owner and principal of JTB World, a Swedish consulting company specializing in AutoCAD programming and customization. Jimmy is well known in the AutoCAD community for his constant presence and highly qualified advice on several discussion forums, as well as his popular technical blog. Jimmy has been working with AutoCAD since 1989 and is... Continue Reading →
Mary Hope McQuiston, head of Autodesk's Extended Design Group, discusses the competition between Autodesk DWF and Adobe PDF as file formats for CAD data collaboration. DWF's technology is designed for rich CAD data sharing, unlike PDFs, which were initially meant for text and graphics. Autodesk’s strategy includes making Design Review free to boost adoption among stakeholders.
Louis Gary Lamit is a CAD teacher and author of "Moving from 2D to 3D CAD for Engineering Design." With extensive experience in 2D and 3D design, he emphasizes the need for a transition to 3D CAD, addressing obstacles such as cost and legacy data. His book aims to guide managers in this inevitable process.
AutoCAD LT, released by Autodesk in July 1996 for Windows 95, targets the 2D design market with a lower price point than its sibling, AutoCAD. It provides basic 2D drawing functionalities, minimal 3D support, and extensive compatibility with CAD formats, particularly DXF and DWG. However, it lacks extensive programmability and advanced features expected in contemporary CAD software.
Franco Folini is a marketing trainer and consultant with a background as an e-commerce entrepreneur in Silicon Valley. He taught at UC Berkeley Extension and currently teaches at the University of Strasbourg and Università della Montagna in Edolo, Italy. Recently, he moved back to his native Valtellina in the Italian Alps. Franco frequently speaks about the impact of AI and other technologies on marketing. For more details, visit his LinkedIn profile or email him at folini@gmail.com.