Published in The CAD Geek·Dec 12, 2021Member-onlyThe CAD Geek Named a Top-Rated Autodesk University SpeakerDonnie Gladfelter wins Top-Rated speaker award for his class AutoCAD Tips, Tricks, and the Most Dependable Drafting Techniques class at Autodesk University 2021. — Among the highlights shared in my Summer and Fall update posts was none other than Autodesk University. After winning a Top Speaker Award at the first all-digital Autodesk University event in 2020, I was excited to be invited back as a speaker for a fifteenth consecutive year. …Autodesk5 min read
Published in The CAD Geek·Dec 2, 2021Member-onlyWhy Nothing Happens for CAD/BIM ManagersDespite the awesomeness of what you create as a CAD/BIM manager, nothing happens. Why? Let’s find out. Like so many, my technical acumen is what brought me to a CAD/BIM management role. While I can’t imagine being an effective CAD/BIM manager without a strong technical acumen, one of the great…Cad Management3 min read
Published in The CAD Geek·Nov 27, 2021Member-onlySummer and Fall 2021 Highlights of The CAD GeekFrom Autodesk University to becoming a contributing author for the Official AutoCAD blog, learn what The CAD Geek has been up to since April 2021. — For my friends in the United States, I hope you and your family had an outstanding Thanksgiving. For those who this was just another week, hello again. It’s been a while. To be more precise, it’s been over six months since we last connected. So what’s been going on in…Autocad4 min read
Published in Glad Geek·May 18, 2021Member-onlyHiding the Windows 10 Taskbar ClockPrepare your desktop for your next Zoom meeting or recorded video by hiding the Windows clock. The Windows 10 taskbar clock is excellent for many things. Keeping track of how long you have until your next meeting, or better, the end of the day among them. …Windows 102 min read
Published in The CAD Geek·Apr 28, 2021Member-onlyUninstalling Autodesk Software the Easy WayLearn how to use the Autodesk Uninstall Tool to remove Autodesk software and residual files from your computer post-uninstallation. Each spring, Autodesk releases new versions of its software. With March’s release of AutoCAD 2022, this year was no exception. …Autocad3 min read
Published in The CAD Geek·Mar 30, 2021Member-onlyAutodesk University 2021 Location Announced and Call for Proposals OpensAutodesk announces Autodesk University 2021 will be an all-digital conference and opens its annual call for proposals cycle. — Fresh off the heels of the first 2022 product releases, today Autodesk opens its annual Autodesk University call for proposals. Typically, Autodesk hosts Autodesk University as a three-day in-person conference. While many cities have hosted Autodesk University over the years, Las Vegas was the host city from 2007 until 2019…Autodesk4 min read
Published in The CAD Geek·Mar 26, 2021Member-onlyDonnie Gladfelter Wins Best of Autodesk University 2020 Speaker AwardAutodesk University 2020 was unlike any other Autodesk University event before it. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, what usually is an in-person conference for 10,000 professionals became a worldwide online event for over 100,000 professionals! Last week, Autodesk announced the Best of Autodesk University 2020 Speaker Awards. To my delight…Autodesk4 min read
Published in The CAD Geek·Mar 26, 2021Member-onlyA First Look at What’s New in AutoCAD 2022This week, Autodesk kicked off its 2022 product launch with the release of AutoCAD 2022. As with all new releases, packed inside is a collection of new features that will impact the way you work. …Autodesk4 min read
Published in The CAD Geek·Dec 4, 2020Member-onlyMake AutoCAD Linetype Text Plan ReadableAre you constantly using the REVERSE command to make Linetype text plan readable‽Autocad1 min readMake AutoCAD Linetype Text Plan Readable----
May 22, 2020Member-onlyComplete These Four Tasks Before Building Your Next Training ClassLeading your planning development with topics, not outcomes, is a recipe for mediocrity. — We often let topics drive training, not desired outcomes. Fundamentally, training is about changing behavior. Unless you know what that behavioral target is, your chances of hitting your target are a gamble of fate. Start with a Question Often, the number of things we can present on a topic far exceeds the number of…Training And Development4 min read
