WSB TECHNOLOGY MONTHLY
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! Civil 3D 2024 is inching closer to a deployment date for all users… WSB Directory Folder Structure is about to be finalized and published… First Amendment to the CAD Standards and Workflows – 2024 (Autodesk) is coming… ATG is now our company training platform for Autodesk Users, please access via Partner Services page
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Technical Leads Corner
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Autodesk Technology Management Bulletins
Bentley Technology Management Bulletins
Digital Application Specialist Corner
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AUTODESK DIGITAL TRENDS The road to a completed construction project is more complex now then it has ever been. From design, to plan, to build, to operate, multiple factors must play a role in order for the project to be successful. One way of accomplishing this is embracing the use and collaboration process Autodesk Construction Cloud provides. According to an article published by Autodesk, “Analysis of digital collaboration trends between 2019 – 2022 shows progress and growth areas for construction’s digital transformation.” In fact, Autodesk collected some metrics the past couple of years across the industry which shows a steady increase in cloud-based activities and communication in a central environment.
As WSB accelerates into 2024, we must look at all the possibilities ACC allows us to operate with. Collaboration across all stake holders is a major key in reining in budget overtures, project delays that have held schedules up, and communication barriers between project teams. Autodesk Construction Cloud can help address all these issues and more by connecting workflows, teams and data at every stage of construction in one common environment.
By: Matt Adams
WSB ACC workflows How to start a new project in ACC?
WSB project managers will have an option to select ACC when creating a new project within Deltek system. In addition to selecting this button, for the time being we ask all managers to send an email to autodeskhelp@wsbeng.com with the following information. -
Project Name / Official Title Project Number Project location Project type A list of team members
How do I start working in Autodesk Construction Cloud environment?
Once the project has been initiated in ACC environment, team members will receive an email from the CAD Management team providing documentation of proper set up for the environment. These documents include: - Desktop Connector Configuration - Access to C3D 2024 via Citrix - WSB ACAD Support Local Resources If you are apart of an ACC project and did not receive this email or cannot access the documents listed above, please contact a member of the CAD management team for assistance.
How do I navigate the environment as a project manager?
Utilizing ACC as a project manager can be accomplished purely in the ‘cloud’. As a member of the project, you will have access to project lists page found here: https://acc.autodesk.com/projects Navigate to the respective project and click on it. This will take users to the project home ‘DOCS’ task page. Users will see the ‘Files’ ribbon selected which will show the WSB project folder directory structure being utilized for that project.
How do I access a CAD drawing in the cloud?
Team members can access drawings, documents, and other files within the cloud without opening the authoring software platform. Do this by navigating to the file you would like to open and click once. This will populate an online viewer for users to view the contents of the file, markup, view in 3D (if applicable), and compare versions of the same file all within the cloud. Please contact a member of the CAD Management team for assistance, training, and documentation if needed.
How to access an ACC drawing in C3D?
Whether in Citrix or working locally, users can access civil 3D drawings the same way they would off a local server, i.e., the K:Drive with one main difference. Access the drawing through the Autodesk Docs drive: Note: NEVER open C3D drawing(s) from windows explorer, ALWAYS go through the application itself!
By: Matt Adams
BENTLEY NEW FINDS Add ProjectWise access to a Microsoft Team Channel
Create desktop shortcut to ProjectWise location How to pin a channel, then hide a Team
Deliverables Management Deliverables Management is a ProjectWise-Integrated utility that allows WSB teams to transfer project documents in a controlled manner without needing to remove the documents from ProjectWise. Managers and Team members can build deliverable packages directly from their project folder. The tool allows for the automatic creation of cover letters, application of relevant metadata, and a system for receipt acknowledgement and responses. Most clients or consulting partners who use ProjectWise already have access to this tool, allowing WSB to seamlessly transfer project information to external ProjectWise data sources.
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By: Michael Skoviera and Brian Glaser
BENTLEY NEWS AND UPDATES Important Announcements! Thank you to WSB employees Bryan Garrick, Pri Tirumalaraju, and Ramon Ojeda-Pena for participating in the “Student Success Summit” at Austin Community College. These three individuals participated in an industry Q&A panel, as well as manned a booth to talk with students. What were the results to come from this you may ask? WSB is proud to announce we are sponsoring two scholarships in Austin Community College’s Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided Design program. The students will work part-time while earning their Associates of Applied Science Degree with a Civil Specialization.
Tips! Daily/Weekly Digest emails In the Bentley Communities you can setup automated emails to see which posts were made in the last day/week. This is a great way to keep up-to-date with the software and see what issues other users are facing.
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By: Michael Skoviera and Jennifer Mullins
BENTLEY NEWS AND UPDATES
DID YOU KNOW! Bentley View is a FREE cad viewing software. If you occasionally access cad files but are not actually doing work in them, utilize Bentley View. Bentley view will open DGN and DWG.
Contact IT Help Desk for installing this software!
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By: Jennifer Mullins
AUTODESK TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT BULLETIN We have gone through a lot of change and growth over the last couple of years in the Autodesk technology group. We have seen upgrades in Autodesk software from 2020 to 2022. We have seen updates in Citrix, to upgrades in local laptops and the addition of ProjectWise. We have seen changes in CAD Standards to changes in training platforms. These are just the beginning of the change and growth we will continue to see at WSB in our technology groups. Socrates said, “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” That is what we will continue to do, build the new, with our upgrades to Autodesk 2024 platforms, the introduction of Autodesk Construction Cloud, and continual updates to CAD Standards and workflows, as well as a unified CAD Services Group between Bentley and Autodesk developing a unified WSB Standard. But all these changes pale in comparison to the greatest change we have seen, building a solid team. In the last year we have brought in Matt Adams as CAD Manager from Kiewit, Dan Lench Technical Lead Land Development from Walter P Moore. Promoted Dan Horejsi to Technical Lead in Municipal and promoted Justin Sepanski to Technical Lead in Renewables. As well as Jason Kreger’s return to WSB as Technical Lead in Renewables. We have assembled an exceptional team to support our design and technical teams in technical support, mentoring, and building the new that will keep WSB as a technical leader in our industry. I am incredibly proud of this team and their efforts to build what is next in infrastructure. We are also excited for the Technical Leads and CAD Managers of EST to be joining in the efforts of supporting and developing technology at WSB. We understand that change can be hard, but WSB has an exceptional technology team in Bentley, Autodesk and IT, here to support this growth and change that will accomplish amazing things in the coming years.
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By: David E. Neill
BENTLEY TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT BULLETIN Hi Team! My first three months here at WSB have been a whirl-wind of activity and discovery; the “to-do” list continues to grow. We have been evaluating our practices across all groups; identifying issues, implementing scalable practices that work for multiple design technologies, and making signifant changes to critical path items to fully embrace the digital workflows. We are still in the fine tuning stage, more to come in the near future! The change that you’ll see first is the standardization of our Microsoft Team and the intended use for it. Microsoft Team – WSB-UG-Bentley and WSB-UG-Autodesk This will be the first level of support for users. This Team has channels for each software and is monitored by the Digital Application Specialists (DAS) and myself so that we can answer or elevate the question to the appropriate resourses such as IT or Bentley. It is always encouraged to post questions and share tips/tricks for other users to learn from. We will be having monthly 15-30 min. meetings for all Bentley Users to join. We will cover major updates, items to be on the lookout for, share best practices, or show the progress of initiatives. This is intended to start building a system of collaboration across all groups and teams. I’m happy to hear ideas and suggestions to make our Bentley Team function more efficiently.
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By: Jennifer Mullins
Controlling what is displayed and symbology overrides on sheets. To turn off levels, set overrides and change symbology on sheets you will need to go into the design model space defined below. Once in this model space adjust display as needed and save settings before exiting. Plan view - 2D default Design model space in View 1 Profile view - Go into a profile drawing model space and open the reference dialog, select the AttachedLongSection reference then right click and select exchange. Once in the AttachedLongSection View 1 make changes . Cross Section view - 3D default Design model space in View 1 Drawing model reference files need to have Synchronize View: Settings From Design Model.
Video explaining how to control the view of cross sections when changes are made to the 3D model space. All changes to what is displayed in cross sections must be done in the 3D model space in View 1. Video explaining how to modify the Right Click View menu to add a Plan\3D for XS option. (Admin tip)
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By: Mike Molitor
DIGITAL APPLICATION SPECIALIST CORNER
Everyone in the company plays an important role in the Project lifecycle, we cannot do this alone. I see the role of a Technical Lead like that of a tree trunk in the water cycle. We are the connection between CAD Management (a stable base) and the workforce that supports a Project (the branches and leaves). Knowledge transfer between a project workforce and CAD management (CAD MGMT) often passes through the Tech Lead. We ensure that teams follow the standards and vision of the company and CAD MGMT. We are bound by the direction set forth by CAD MGMT and provide real-time collaboration regarding design constraints, challenges, and suggestions that drive standards. We regularly meet with CAD MGMT and other Tech Leads to share our findings and forge the path ahead. We are subject matter experts (SMEs) in the execution of design within the constraints of the software we use. We often have extensive experience in multiple aspects of design and construction and use these skills daily. We assist in piloting new software, developing workflows, and assisting with tasks related to the upgrade paths for new versions. Technical Leads are power users who possess the desire, curiosity, and experience to address challenges in all areas of a project’s scope of work. We conduct model reviews and mentor the workforce. We identify issues that affect planning and production. Tech Leads work alongside the Production/Design leads to ensure that projects are delivered on time while having the most confidence available in the model and plans. We work on projects with different teams simultaneously, collaborating with each other and CAD MGMT for support.
NEEDS UPDATED! By: Daniel Lench
TECHNICAL LEAD’S CORNER
As an introduction to the new monthly newsletter and as a Technical Lead in the Land Development department let me share one of my favorite tips and tricks.
Know and use your network! I encourage each of you to know who your Tech Lead is and to reach out to them to schedule a quick meeting. Engage them to learn how they can support you and your team. Let them know the friction points in your daily CAD usage. Reach out to your Tech Lead instead of YouTube. Online learning has its place, and your Tech Lead can help direct you toward relevant materials but too much time is wasted searching for solutions when the whole picture is not in view. I mentioned above that we help ensure the company’s vision is on track. Please work with us to achieve a consistent and stable workforce by letting us help you. We look forward to talking with you!
NEEDS UPDATED! By: Daniel Lench
TECHNICAL LEAD’S CORNER
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