This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Hello again
Message #135740
John, Grace, myself and several others are here most days, so please let us know what "message" it is that you would like to get to us quickly. We would be glad to respond as soon as we get any such message. Also, just so you know, in case it…
Top Ten for laughs
Message #128489
Found this in the PC Week section, thought it might provide some oft needed humor for all. Perhaps some can suggest an equivalent top ten for Autodesk educators?! Go for it!! Can feature the best of your input (with full credit) at Autodesk University at the end of the month.…
Eric, Tim and others, Let me clarify some facts re the Autodesk Certified Courseware (ACC) requirement for ATC courses that seems to be causing some concern. Eric has actually done a good job of summarizing some of the most important reasons as to why it is both necessary and advantageous…
Tim, I'll respond to both the message you sent me previously on working on a proposal for the "education side" of the equation and to this "SOS" email. First, thanks for taking the time to put together this thoughtful message Tim. As one that puts together more than his share…
Autocad Mac/IBM Question
Message #124067
One of the most understated advantages of AutoCAD (IMHO) is the fact that .DWG files are .DWG files PERIOD……. Every .DWG file is a straight binary and thus platform independent. So moving .DWG files from MAC to IBM, or vice versa or to any other platform is a non-issue as…
Volker, Grace is out until Autodesk University on her sabaticle. Re the MAC R12 request, if this is part of the SFSU ATC, or any ATC contract then best to forward the request straight to Gloria. Presuming they/you are on the Advantage Plus program it won't be a problem. If…
Mac books
Message #121772
Don't recall who it was that asked about books for AutoCAD for the MAC platform a while back, but there is a relatively new book out specifically for the MAC that I thought you should be aware of: "AutoCAD for the Mac Visual Guide" by Genevieve Katz published by Sybex…
OK, Kirk here is my best shot tonight at some of your quetions: 1. The student edition software refers to special editions of Autodesk software, especially AutoCAD that is published and distributed by both ourselves in several instances and in increasing numbers by external publishers. These are most commonly sold…
Thanks for the response Kirk. We are indeed addressing the issues of pricing for our software to students/faculty/schools constantly. Are you aware of the many different student sofware editions available from both ourselves as well as from several publishers? There is also a great deal on 3D Studio v2 currenty.…
Gee, wish all the questions I get could be so easy! >>I am just wondering if AutoDESK is intending on maintaining its current status in the market.
National Skill Stds
Message #108213
NATIONAL SKILL STANDARDS IN THE U.S.A. by: H. Wayne Hodgins (72137,1460) Technical Director Customer Education & Training Autodesk Inc. Skill standards have reached new heights of importance and recognition as a key component in the ongoing efforts by the USA and most other countries to achieve global competitiveness. This was…
Education & skill stds
Message #108212
Thought I would post this and the following messages from over in the NAAUG section on ACAD. Here is the original message and my response, the overview of skill stds is in the next message. wayne ================================= Original question: ============================ HI, I'm an instructor of COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN ARCHITECTURE at…
Let me know where you live Kirk and I can give you the name of your Area Educational Representative who will have all the latest greatest Edcutional pricing for you. If it is easier, you can also call 1-800-964-6432 for this information. wayne
Congrats on getting this out Terence! Have any hair left? Will look forward to seeing it when I get my copy . wayne
Teaching ACAD
Message #98417
Hi Bret, you have certainly come to the right place. As you can see from replies from Terence and Roger, there is LOTS of great help and expertise here. I am with the Autodesk Customer Education & Training group and here are a few more ideas for you. Terence has…
PM4JI guy, just wanted to say HI! Hear that you are headed for a great TTT session with Terri, Phil, Mick, et al tomorrow and Sat. Sorry I can't join you but you will have fun. Be sure to have good elastics in those socks, and come prepared for a…
#Animator Pro books
Message #96354
Hi Steve! Great to hear from you again, have seen you pop up in a few messages elsewhere here. Glad to give you book some "plugs" in terms of letting people know it is out there, hope it is doing well for you. How are you otherwise? How is business?…
A quick follow up for you Tom on the topic of training materials for Animator Pro. I just got back in the office this morning for the first time in over a month, and what should be amongst a LARGE pile of mail, but a box of videos that include…
Internet connections
Message #96058
Just in case any of you aren't browsing the "What's new" sections on ASOFT and ACAD, (you REALLY need to be doing this!) here is an item many of you will be intereted in: wayne ========== FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: David Kishler or Debra Young CompuServe Incorporated 614/538-4571 or 614/538-4553…
Thanks for jumping in on this one Nik! I have been out of the office and off-line here this week. Tom, as per Nik's message I am unaware of any book devoted entirely to AniPro. I am still on the road and so don't have any of my reference materials…
AutoCAD Exam success
Message #94899
Whoa, down boy! OK, let me take on some of the questins. RE the Novell model, I don't need to defend this and won't try but I must say my first read of your comments sounds like a whining student to me! Everyone and everything seems to be suspect EXCEPT…
AutoCAD Exam success
Message #94898
Thanks Nick and Steve, lots of good thoughts. Don't have the time for much detail here on the flight tonight, but let me just restate the case that I feel the evolving national CADD Skill Standards will provide a LOT of what you are asking for in terms of clear…
Hi Steve, OK, let me take a run at some of your questions and comments: First re the distribution of the data, we have no problem sharing the data ONCE WE HAVE IT and when it can be compiled into a recognizable and comparable format. While we have "had" an…
Hi Nick, thanks for the input on the AutoCAD Exam. This type of input is what we want LOTS more of (hint to all!). Glad to hear that you think this exam will have a significant and positive effect on the overall quality and discernability out there in the working…
tsk, tsk, tsk, Steven, falling into the 'ole "does the test tell me everything" syndrome! I'm surprised that we could catch an old "andragogue" like yourself! Not to worry, I'm sure these are only "right angle" questions meant to produce a lively discussion, (a favorite ploy of mine too), and…
Hi Steve and others, glad to see the interest in testing, certification and the AutoCAD Exam here. Steve, as I related to you in a previous email, we are VERY involved in the National CADD Skill Standards and will be ensuring that our exams reflect this standard as it develops.…
AutoCAD Exam success
Message #91073
Here is a copy of the CIS email msg that Elton sent me on this:
future of education
Message #82703
Hello Joe, I am the Technical Director for Customer Education & Training at Autodesk and from what I can gather from reading back through most of this thread, looks like you would like some help and suggestions so let me see what I can do to help. I have not…
Just when you thought
Message #82702
Sheesh Mark, you are a tough guy to keep happy. I connect from Beijin, Singapore and Malaysia, but are you happy?…… Nooooooooooo. You want me on a safari bus in the Sahara now! Well, funny you should mention that as I was got a call before the holiday break (the…
CAD Contest Ideas
Message #82701
Jayson, sorry for the horrific delay in my responding to your request re 3D CADD problems for a competition, my travel and work schedule of late have not allowed much time here. Looks like Pat and JC have already got to you and I can recommend both of them to…
Just when you thought
Message #77023
…. it was safe from all those Christmas cards, and to get on CIS when you-know-who was out of the country, just LOOK at what is "Peking" in here!! Hi gang! Greeings from Beijing! Proof yet again that there really is NO way to escape, but hope this message does…
#Just when you thought
Message #77021
…. it was safe from all those Christmas cards, and to get on CIS when you-know-who was out of the country, just LOOK at what is "Peking" in here!! Hi gang! Greeings from Beijing! Proof yet again that there really is NO way to escape, but hope this message does…
New Faces in LSG
Message #66707
As per my previous email about the expansion of the Learning Resource Series team here at the Autodesk Learning Systems Group (LSG) I am also delighted to tell you about some other recent additions to our extremely rich "virtual pool" of talent and resources: NEW FACES IN THE LEARNING SYSTEMS…
LRS expansion
Message #66706
Well, I am LONG overdue in posting this, but here it is finally: Autodesk LEARNING RESOURCE SERIES SUCCESS CAUSES EXPANSIONS =========================================================== The success of the Learning Resource Series and the continuous need to expand the Series to meet the demand for material based on new software products such as ADE,…
Ed. Discount
Message #65765
Quentin, you will be pleased to know that we have recently announced a new deal for students and faculty wishing to purchase Autodesk 3D Studio R2. The price is $395. Contact your Area Education Rep (AER) for more details and pricing.
Ed. Discount
Message #65092
Hi Quentin, there IS both an educational discount and one for students for 3D Studio currently so you may prefer to check this out. Call your local Autodesk Area Education Representative for the details and ordering. Wayne
Fortunately for us and unfortunately for you, I think we have you foiled so far James! 1. You can gain access to the machines if you like perhaps, BUT there are NO files to be found! These are downloaded from the server just before the exam begins after determining what…
Oh great! Now we are going to have "symbols police" and better yet, Ted is going to be chief! Wow, the mind boggles don't it?!?!?! Re the question of how far and wide do we want to distribute them? ….. UNIVERSALLY!! Everywhere and anywhere. What I will want to insist…
Hi Merle, just a few moments to drop in here, but wanted to add a bit to your comments re appropriate problems for students. 1. Not sure what you were referring to as ".. have different shaped objects and have the students measure and draw them." but Pullllllllease don't revert…
NAAUG Eduction SIG
Message #64049
David/John, I don't see the original email to this response to know what you said or asked John? However, but let me add jump in case I was the "… person from Autodesk" referred to in David's reply?! and to be sure that we have in any case answered all…
Autodesk Education
Message #64048
Hi Dave, let me jump in here quickly. Best bet initially will be to contact your local Autodesk Education Representative (AER) for the latest products and pricing available for students. We also market and sell products specially made and/or priced for students through college bookstores and campus computing centers. You…
Drake Like Testing Progr
Message #64047
Actually Dave, we are indeed working together with Drake and several other electronic test developers to bring such a product as you wish for to market! For instance, we are developing plans to move all of the current "AutoCAD Certification Exam Preparation Workbook" over to an electronic format such that…
Drake Like Testing Progr
Message #64046
Hi John, if you are in contact with John Fisher could you please recommend that he contact me if he would like to explore ways we can assist with the success of his exam product. We are finalizing many details with the Certification and Testing program and I have several…
NETWORKING ADVICE
Message #63184
Well, thought I would just pop in here for another visit as I again have a few minutes here in my airborne office. (off to Orlando this time) and what a treat to see this thread on networking going on. Such a great example of why this section is here!…
Teacher Conference in KY
Message #59798
John, if you would like to see what we have currently available to send out to you, please call Briana Pierce, our new program specialist and support person. Briana can be reached at 415-491-8250 Tell her I asked you to call, explain what you are looking for and see what…
Instructor Certification
Message #55004
Thanks Ken! Will await your summary to review it and then will get it posted internally here at Adesk and here on the forum. ww
Adding my name to ATC
Message #55003
No problem David, the pleasure was all mine! Hope the information was and will be useful to you and your plans. You know where and how to get me whenever you have more questions or any way I can help out. ww
Thanks again Ken for taking the time out of your hectic schedule to put together the Instructor Certification meeting last week. It brought a LOT of research and ideas to a head, allowed us to put together an excellent overview and will truly let us move on to the next…
Hi Pat, greetings to you and your class (if they are still there?) from Taipei. (here to orchestrate the World CAD Contest for IYSO) RE your question #1 on grants programs. YES, we are constantly evaluating and running different types of grants programs. We just finished one of the largest…
Greetings from Taipei Geoff! (I am here orchestrating the World CAD Contest for the International Youth Skill Olympics) Good answer too, it is close but alas no CIGAR! I will give you a clue that the word does NOT have an "ER" at the end of it. Thanks though for…
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