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Autodesk Products: Compatibility with Microsoft Windows Vista

Until Autodesk reports their findings in regards to software compatibility with Microsoft Windows Vista, we do not recommend installing and/or using any current or past version of any Autodesk product on Windows Vista in production. When Autodesk announces an official position on compatibility, the information is generally posted on their website. Autodesk typically announces compatibility with currently-sold software only. Products not currently being sold or retired products are typically not tested and therefore will remain unsupported.

To check to see if Autodesk has changed its position on Vista, pick here:

Autodesk Search

Then type Windows Vista

We hope this helps clarify any questions regarding Microsoft Windows Vista.

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Autodesk Labs has recently posted a utility to make converting 2D sketches to 3D Solids much easier in Inventor 11. As with anything at Autodesk Labs, this utility is not supported by Autodesk and should be seen as a "Use At Your Own Risk" utility.

Check it out at:
Autodesk Labs

Colorado Inventor Users Group

Wednesday, January 17th, 2007
6:30PM – 9:00PM

Please join us for our first Users group of the New Year at Avatech’s DTC Office. Due to the poor weather recently, we’ve decided to stay close to home to kick of the first meeting of 2007. Mark your calendars now to participate in an open discussion of ideas and technology. We’re planning to share a short presentation before we open the floor to fellow Inventor Users, and allow access to our own technical experts for questions of their own.

Introduction to Avatech’s Professional Services

• Custom Programming & Automation
• Data Management & ERP/MRP Integration
• Custom Training, Implementation, and resource auditing & optimization

Leverage Inventor 11’s Enhanced Surfacing Tools for Solid Modeling

• Surface Tools for Solid Modeling
• Loft to a point
• Two rail sweep w/ XY scaling

Inventor Q&A

As always, food and soft drinks will be provided for those who bring questions and experiences to share!

Come to discuss ideas, increase knowledge and get advice from Avatech’s experts and other Colorado Inventor users.

Please RSVP or get directions:
Call us at: 800-487-8729 or email us
Rob Johnston: rob.johnston@avatech.com
Jared Drennen: jared.drennen@avatech.com

NEWS YOU CAN USE:

If you have not yet installed the Assembly Tools for Inventor 11, follow these steps:

1. Close Inventor, if necessary.
2. Browse to the \SDK\Tools\Users\AssemblyTools folder that is located in your Inventor installation path.
3. Double-click the Setup.exe file.
4. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.

There will now be an Assembly Tools toolbar in the Assembly environment.

For an example of why you would want them loaded, check out:

Grounding Component to Origin of Assembly