Slide 1: IT Management for the AutoCAD Civil 3D CAD Manager
IT Management for the AutoCAD Civil 3D CAD Manager Brian Levendowski, PE Support Manager, CTC © 2016 Autodesk Join the conversation #AU2016
Slide 2: Summary and Objectives
Summary and Objectives Understand all possible CAD content required for Civil 3D Configure mobile-friendly, local setup from scratch Create Windows Scripts to keep CAD content in sync © 2016 Autodesk
Slide 3: Civil 3D Setup
Civil 3D Setup 30+ different files types Dozens of file paths C3D and AutoCAD content How to make it all work?? © 2016 Autodesk
Slide 4: Civil 3D Setup categories
Civil 3D Setup 10 categories Profile Controls All © 2016 Autodesk
Slide 5: Go Local!
Go Local! Can’t connect to network; still need Civil 3D Out off office: home, field VPN doesn’t cut it Avoid tedious/multiple setups Bonus: Faster with SSD © 2016 Autodesk
Slide 6: Windows Scripting
Windows Scripting Text files with .bat or .cmd extension (batch files) Utilizes DOS commands Edit in text editor CMD prompt, “Help” for list of commands © 2016 Autodesk
Slide 7: Scripts Needed
Scripts Needed Server Host User computer computers © 2016 Autodesk
Slide 8: HOST TO SERVER Script
HOST TO SERVER Script Need to copy: CAD Content folder from C drive Customized desktop icon on Host desktop. Profile.aws file in user support folder © 2016 Autodesk
Slide 9: SERVER TO USER Script
SERVER TO USER Script Need to copy: CAD Content folder to C drive Customized desktop icon on user desktop. Profile.aws file to user support folder © 2016 Autodesk
Slide 10: Conclusions
Conclusions 1. Understand all content required 2. Don’t let technology get in the way 3. Establish CAD Committee to manage standards content © 2016 Autodesk
Slide 11: How did I do?
How did I do? Your class feedback is critical. Fill out a class survey now. Use the AU mobile app or fill out a class survey online. Give feedback after each session. AU speakers will get feedback in real-time. Your feedback results in better classes and a better AU experience. © 2016 Auto
Slide 12: Thank you!
Thank you! Brian Levendowski, PE Support Manager CAD Technology Center, Inc. 952-941-1181 brianl@cadtechnologycenter.com Booth 2777 © 2016 Autodesk