Autodesk University: Design on-the-fly and for the future

摘要

There were lots of excitement in the air and plenty of new software showcased at the recent Autodesk University in Las Vegas. Hot topics included mobile apps, cloud computing, and sustainability. The free Auto-CAD WS Mobile App got lots of buzz because users can view and edit DWG files directly on their iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. Attendees were also introduced to recent cloud computing programs, many of which reside on the Autodesk Labs Web site. Several presenters stressed the importance of sustainability, generally defined as designing with an eye to the future to help preserve dwindling resources.