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Are You Taking Advantage of Section 179 for 2017 Tax Year?

 

Section 179 Tax Deductions Have Been Extended for 2017

A major part of any business strategy is making the right investment choices to position your company for long term success; including choosing the right equipment to push your business in the right direction. However, one of the toughest obstacles facing businesses is finding the capital to pay for that investment.

Consult your tax and financial advisors to review and assess the factors that may apply to your business and tax situation. 

Business owners can take advantage of purchasing equipment and deduct the full purchase price of financed or leased equipment for the current tax year. The equipment must be within specific dollar limits.

What is the Section 179 Tax Deduction?

The Section 179 Tax Deduction of the IRS Tax Code allows a business to deduct, for the current tax year, the full purchase price of financed or leased equipment that qualifies for the deduction.

Major expenses typically are required to be depreciated over a term of years to account for what is known as the “useful life of the purchase” as dictated by the IRS. However, with the Section 179 tax deduction, business owners can elect to immediately expense the full purchase price of the equipment.

For example, if you purchase equipment for $50,000, you would typically write it off a little at a time through depreciation. Such as, $10,000 per year for say five years. However, most businesses would prefer to write off the entire equipment purchase price for the year they purchased it. This makes it more attractive to purchase more equipment when needed, instead of carrying over the purchase amount minus depreciation.

 

What Purchases qualify for Section 179 Deductions?

If you’re interested in taking advantage of the tax deductions this year, take a look at some of the purchases that would qualify for the Section 179 deductions:

Most tangible personal property for business use, such as:

 

When Can You Elect to Use the Section 179 Deduction?

You are eligible to take advantage of the Section 179 tax deduction for the tax year in which you placed the purchase(s) in service. For example, if you purchase a HP PageWide XL 8000 Printer and place the equipment into service by December 31, 2017, then you would be able to take advantage of the Section 179 deduction when you file your 2017 tax return.

To better understand Section 179 for 2017, visit Section179.org.

 

Need help selecting the right investment for your business?

Your Repro Products Business Development Manager can help you determine a technology investment strategy which will give your business a competitive advantage. Simply visit Repro Products, email sales@reproproducts.com or call 770.434.3050 to begin maximizing your write-offs today.

 

For More Information and Section 179 References:

See below for more helpful articles with expert information on Section 179, and be sure to speak with your financial and tax professional about what impacts these deductions can have on your business.

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Is your file on Data Island?

One of the biggest “Grudge Fests” my engineering clients have is sharing their files and projects with internal colleagues.  Having worked with our clients and their Autodesk software for over 20 years, we have really gotten to know the internal ecosystem of your offices.

Many firms try to store their files on networks folders using Windows Explorer.  When you have to share your data with a group, there is no simple way of protecting your project files from being overwritten.

It is no surprise that even when this method of sharing data is policy, you will always find islands of the same data with different names, same versions with the same names, and files you just really need to work with stored on someone else’s data island.

Engineers spend a great deal of time trying to find the correct file.  Which one is the most up to date?  Also, when copying or renaming files, you find yourself needing to repair references.

If the data is on a shared network, it is much harder to find if you do not know the file name. We see hundreds of manually maintained spreadsheets where engineers try to find some way to be able to understand how to locate the data they are wanting.

Is it any wonder that you want to keep your own set of files locally on your own computer?

Project data management should make your job easier, not more frustrating. If you’re like most firms, Microsoft Windows Explorer and some mapped network drives are what you use to organize your Project data into manageable parts. You might have one drive for design data, another drive for administrative data, and additional drives for other content such as submittals, client files, and more. Although this type of setup is common, it can be problematic. Project data can easily be stored in the wrong subfolder or drive or even server. It can be too easy for project data to be accidentally misplaced–for example, by dragging and dropping a folder into another folder without even realizing it. Worse yet, what about problems due to improper file access controls?

What does maintaining the security of your design project data mean to you?

A typical civil project consists of many team members. Even though these members are all part of the same team, their need to access, edit, create, or delete project information is different. Drafters should be able to access, but not edit, a project’s design. Engineers should be able to access survey data, but only after the surveyor approves it. Administrators should not be able to delete the engineer’s correspondence. And no one should ever be able to alter the record drawings. If the wrong people had the wrong access rights to your project data, the results could be disastrous. Causing severe delays and costly errors for your project, your firm, and even your clients.

Autodesk Vault Professional can get your files off Data Island.  It works with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.  You do not have to worry about long file names, card indexing or complicated rules.  It is easy to use and genuinely gives you time back to actually do the parts of work that you enjoy.

Related: Tutorial Tuesday: Manage Your Documents with Autodesk Vault

Helping our clients implement Vault is one of our favorite things to do.  We have been doing it for a long time and get the most satisfaction keeping our engineers off the Island.

Interested in learning how we can help your team improve data management with Vault?
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Using 3D Laser Scanning to Determine Floor Flatness/Floor Levelness

Repro Products’ laser scanning specialist, Rob O’Dell, with McCarthy Construction’s project manager, Shannon Lightfoot, at their Chattanooga jobsite.  The 3D laser scanning data was analyzed during the concrete pour to determine floor flatness/floor levelness.

Learn more about our 3D Laser Scanning services and projects.
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Why we still offer In-Person Open Enrollment Training for Autodesk Products

Having been a Value Added Reseller of Autodesk software for over 20 years, we have experienced the transition of training techniques.  For the type of software we support, newer methods rarely provide clients a level of learning comparable to traditional training.

We still offer open enrollment In-Person training because we understand and value our client’s actual business.

In 1997, all of our open enrollment training classes were always full.  AutoCAD was just integrating with Windows and some of our larger architectural clients were still implementing internal company email.

Through the years, the software has changed.  We have more architectural clients on Revit than AutoCAD.  Our civil engineers and surveyors use AutoCAD Civil 3D.  However, we have a large client base of contractors who still use AutoCAD.

When clients were hiring new employees, they would send them to training.  When clients were making the transition from 2D to 3D, they had full implementation services that included classroom and project-based training.

When intranet bandwidth grew and travel budgets tightened, we saw the evolution of online training.  The next progression was the explosion of pre-recorded online videos.

Business Owners and Managers tend to take the path of least resistance.  This is especially true when it comes to making sure employees are (and stay) trained properly in a software system that accounts for 6-8 hours of use a day.

Investing in training for employees goes beyond work productivity and efficiency.  According to an ASTD study, companies that invest in comprehensive training show:

  • increased income of 218%, per employee than those with less comprehensive training
  • higher profit margins by 24% than companies who spend less on training

Students learn better and retain more when training is in an uninterrupted, scheduled environment.

Clients’ ROI of new software and versions are the poorest when end users are left to their own schedules to watch videos.

Students who attend a live presentation via the web are directly dependent on their own ability to not multi-task during training.  Those in the architectural, engineering and design fields are typically caught up in projects.  When not physically removed from the computer or environment of normal work, the chances of poor understanding and retention exponentially increase.

In-Person training allows the trainer to walk the room during exercises to see if commands being taught are being executed properly.  It also makes it easier for students to ask questions by being truly interactive.

Some clients do not have enough students for a dedicated class of their own.  Or if they do, they cannot afford for all of them to be taking training at the same time.

We still offer open enrollment In-Person training because we understand and value our clients’ actual business.  Training classes for our core products are offered at our training center in Smyrna, GA every 6-8 weeks.

Click here to learn about our in-person software training classes for Autodesk Software.
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Repro Products, Inc. Offering Free Copiers for Non-Profits

SMYRNA, GA, August 7, 2017 – Repro Products, Inc., Atlanta’s exclusive Xerox agency, announced its newest community service program, Free Copiers for Non-Profits.  Since Repro Products was established in 1979, the company has made giving back to its Community a top priority.

The Free Copier program, will provide a Xerox color copier along with free delivery, installation and training to qualifying non-profits.  “We are proud to offer this program to non-profits in the Atlanta area,” said Bob Feldberg, Repro Products’ President.  “This will give organizations an opportunity to have quality Xerox equipment in their offices while saving money they can use to support their philanthropic efforts.”

To learn more about the program and access an application, interested non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exemption status should email marketing@reproproducts.com.  Selected organizations will receive free use of a Xerox color copier, delivery, installation and training.

About Repro Products, Inc.

Repro Products, Inc., metro Atlanta’s exclusive Xerox Agency, was incorporated in 1979 and has been a Xerox reseller since 1989.  In addition to providing Xerox office and production equipment and services, Repro Products is a leading provider of wide format equipment, printing and reprographic services, Autodesk software and services and 3D laser scanning services.

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Repro Products Celebrates 38 Years in Business

Repro Products, Inc. (RPI) started as a blueprint business in 1979. Thirty-eight years later, RPI is still a family-owned business that has grown to be a vibrant company with two metro Atlanta locations and three spin-off companies.

As Repro Products grew in size, it also evolved from a company which provided blueprints and drafting tools to a technologically-savvy enterprise which today offers top-notch reprographic and color printing services, state-of-the-art printers and copiers and the latest Autodesk design software. Although we are larger than we were in 1979, we continue to operate under the philosophy that our customers’ satisfaction is our top priority.

It is this principle which has enabled us to sustain for almost 40 years with many happy repeat customers.

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Repro Products’ Launches Safety Products Store

Repro Products’ commitment to serving the AEC industry includes offering high visibility safety apparel through our Safety Products Store.  Our advantages include:

  • We have been providing print services since 1979, your satisfaction is our primary goal
  • We stock the most popular styles and sizes, but can special order any of the items on our website and have them to you in days (custom printing will take a few days more)
  • We get your order in your hands much faster than online providers – our lead time for custom imprinting is 3 – 5 days after receipt of approved artwork for in-stock orders

Visit Safety Products Store website: www.safetyproductstore.com

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Repro Products Acquires 4ColorLaser

Repro Products, Inc. announced that it has acquired 4ColorLaser, a Xerox Authorized Dealer headquartered in Roswell, GA. The purchase will allow both companies to better serve the office equipment needs of businesses throughout metro Atlanta by combining the strength of two well-respected Xerox resellers and substantially expanding the bandwidth of both companies’ service departments. 4ColorLaser will now be identified as a Repro Products company and will continue to operate with the existing staff in its present location.

“This investment represents an important strategic opportunity to offer enhanced efficiency and customer service for companies seeking office equipment solutions throughout the Atlanta area,”  said  Bob Feldberg, President of Repro Products and 4ColorLaser.

Click here to view full press release.

Click here to view feature in the Cobb Business Journal.

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The Color Spot, Inc. is the Official Printer of the Candler Park Music & Food Festival

Candler Park Music & Food Festival

Repro Products’ sister company, The Color Spot, Inc. is the Official Printer of the Candler Park Music & Food Festival being held June 2nd & 3rd at Candler Park.  The Candler Park Music & Food Festival proudly benefits City of Atlanta Parks and Candler Park neighborhood 501c(3) organizations.  For more information on The Color Spot and their offerings, click here.  For additional info on the Festival, click here.

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Repro Products, Inc. Captures the Fox Theatre with 3D Laser Scanning

“Mapping” the Historic Fox Theatre in Billions of Data Points

SMYRNA, GA, October 7, 2016 – Imagine how much easier their task would have been if Atlanta Landmarks’ “Save The Fox” organization had the advantage of 3D laser scanning data which would have given them precise, as-built renderings of the theater exactly as it was when it first opened in 1929. Unfortunately, that project took place before the technology that documents space to within ±2mm existed. Forty-one years after that restoration project, the Fox Theatre’s personnel recently engaged Repro Products, Inc. (RPI) to utilize decidedly 21st century 3D scanning technology to document every part of the historic space from the basement to the rafters. The project was undertaken to accurately capture the facility with point cloud data which will be used for historical documentation and renovations, as well as maintenance and operations.

RPI, one of the pioneers in providing 3D laser scanning services to property owners, architects, General Contractors and property managers across the U.S., has scanned the facility creating billions of data points. Point cloud data from 3D laser scans is used to create 3D models which are useful for the past, present and future. Like many other historic landmarks around the world such as Mount Rushmore and the Tower of London, it was imperative to scan Atlanta’s beloved landmark, The Fox Theatre, to create documentation which will serve as a historic preservation tool.

This data will also enable the Fox managers to understand the entire space and represent with precision how each space interacts with the others, providing measurements which are useful for the day-to-day operations of the building. When the need arises to make any repairs, workers will be afforded accurate floorplans which will facilitate timely and cost- efficient decisions and the ability to restore the property to the condition it was in on the day it was scanned. The 3D model will also be crucial as any enhancements are made to the space, such as the upcoming incorporation of the former Churchill Grounds into the Fox facility. This will enable the historic space to honor its past while it stretches to meet the needs of today and tomorrow.

 

About Repro Products, Inc.

Repro Products, Inc. (RPI), established in 1979, specializes in 3D laser scanning services, CAD software and imaging solutions.  As metro Atlanta’s Xerox Agency and a leading provider of wide format equipment, RPI is the preferred source for printers, copiers, scanners and production equipment. RPI’s 3D Imaging Division’s services include field laser scanning, point cloud processing and Autodesk® software implementation workflows. Certified scanning professionals from RPI have extensive experience in data collection and real world application of the data to create meaningful models.

 

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3D Laser Scanning Market Expected to Make Huge Jump by the Year 2022

According to a recent market research study conducted by Market Reports Hub, the 3D Scanner market size is expected to grow, in terms of value, from $3.41 Billion in 2015 to $5.90 Billion by 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6% between the same time period. 

View complete report on 3D Scanner Market here: http://www.marketreportshub.com/3d-scanner-industry-research-marketsandmarkets.html
 
The largest gain in popularity can be attributed to portable CMM-based 3D scanners because of the convenience and wealth of possibilities they afford for scanning tight spaces with a high rate of accuracy when applied to conventional and non-conventional scan jobs. Portable CMM-based scanners are categorized into handheld and articulated arm CMM. Expected to grow at the highest rate in the portable CMM category are the handheld 3D scanners. 

What is 3D Laser Scanning?

3D Laser Scanning is the process of collecting data points of physical objects using a line of laser light and transforming them into point clouds of data from the surface of said object. The scanner emits the laser light over its full field of view. When the laser light touches an object it then reflects back the light towards the scanner, sending the scanner x-y-z coordinates and information about every surrounding point allowing for a three-dimensional cloud of points to be gathered. 

This point cloud information can be saved and rendered in various design softwares, allowing for the creation of 2D CAD renderings, and the x-y-z coordinates allow for the creation of a 3D model. 3D scanners can improve the time of production operations, while reducing costs and redundancy of projects, allowing for less time needed for project timelines and meeting deadlines which results in a more efficient and cost-effective project for every stakeholder involved. 


Why Use 3D Laser Scanning?

There are a number of practical real-world applications for 3D Laser Scanning as it pertains to the AEC industry. 3D Laser Scanning services allow for improved Building Information Modeling (BIM) solutions, such as procuring As-Built information for better communication, eliminating the need for manual field measurements, and shortening of project lifecycles. 


The cost of scanning services has decreased to now be competitive with manual measurement methods, thanks largely to the advancements in hardware and software solutions. Cost along with the increasing number of analytical options available thru 3D Laser Scanning is making it an increasingly attractive option to conduct detailed surveying of building structures. 

 

Interested in 3D Laser Scanning Services? Click here to learn more about the 3D Laser Scanning services we offer.

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Tutorial Tuesday: What’s New in AutoCAD Architecture 2017

In this Tutorial Tuesday, we highlight the newest additions and updates to the 2017 version of AutoCAD® Architecture. This presentation is presented by our Lead AEC Applications Engineer, Dzan Ta. 

First, Dzan walks you through the new features and enhancements of the software with an in-depth presentation highlighting the most important features and how they will affect you – the end-user. Dzan then takes you on a step-by-by tutorial of how these new features look in the software, providing you with real world application of what to expect and how to apply it to your design projects. 

Click the video below to view:

 
Did you enjoy the presentation and software walkthrough? Want to download a PDF copy of the presentation for later use? Click here to download: What’s New in AutoCAD® Architecture 2017: Presentation

Related: Tutorial Tuesday: What’s New in AutoCAD 2017

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Training Program Options


Repro Products is an Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC). We offer a number of courses for every design discipline for the AEC industry. Please see below to select a training course that best matches your needs. 

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New Revit Architecture Training Classes Added!

It’s August, which means that summer is coming to an end. We all wish we had more days to enjoy the dog days of summer soaking up sun, laying out by the pool and drinking Arnold Palmers. But school’s almost in session and its time to register for your classes.

Autodesk Revit Architecture Classes Added for August

 

We have just added new Revit Architecture classes for the month of August. This should satisfy your thirst for knowledge as you head back into the offices for the 4th quarter push. 
 

For those with a strong handle on Revit Architecture software, but looking to improve their understanding, Click below for information.

Objective: This course is designed to allow students to continue utilizing Revit Architecture to increase their knowledge and productivity through additional collaborative tools, advanced development tools, and advanced construction documents tools.

 

For those of you looking for a more advanced course? Look no further than:

Objective: Broaden your knowledge of Revit in the areas of Conceptual Design and BIM Management by exploring exercises in mass studies, space planning, visualization, rendering and creating custom families. 
 


Training Program Options


Repro Products is an Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC). We offer a number of courses for every design discipline for the AEC industry. Please see below to select a training course that best matches your needs. 

Training Courses Offered

 


Custom/Project-Specific Training

We also offer personalized training courses held at our training center or your local office per request by calling (770) 434-3050 or Email Us.

Related: AU2016 is Approaching: Meet Our Speakers

 

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10 Reasons to Switch to Civil 3D


Are you still using Autodesk® Land Desktop? If you haven’t heard, the last version of the software – Land Desktop 2009 and Land Desktop Companion were phased out in Spring of 2009 and replaced with AutoCAD® Civil 3D®. 

Hey, we aren’t here to judge, but we would like to offer some advice. If having the outdated industry standard for civil design solutions is not reason enough to make the switch to AutoCAD® Civil 3D®, you’re in luck. Our very own Civil Infrastructure Applications Engineer, Dave Young provides 10 reasons why you should make the switch. Watch the video below and and
 

Now that you have been equipped with ten of the best reasons (in no particular order) to make the switch over to Civil 3D, you are one step closer to optimizing your BIM workflows. 
 
Learn more about Autodesk BIM solutions for infrastructure from the experts at Repro Products, Inc.
 

Related:  What’s New in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2017

 

Events & Training

 

Training

If you are interested in earning continuing education credits, we have Training Opportunities available for Infrastructure Design and other disciplines, including Manufacturing, Building/Architecture, and General Design. Training classes can be taken at our corporate headquarters or at your local office. 

For more information on the training courses we offer along with a schedule or to schedule your next training class, visit our Autodesk Training Center.

Classes


Don’t forget to sign up to catch Dave Young teaching in Las Vegas at Autodesk University this year when registration opens up on August 17th. This year, he will be teaching Georeferenced Point Clouds into Civil 3D Surfaces and assisting on A360 Infraworks Bridge Design with Revit and Structural Detailing along with our Lead AEC Applications Engineer, Dzan Ta.

Make sure you plan accordingly to take advantage of the Early Bird Registration until October 10th.

Related: AU2016 is Approaching: Meet Our Speakers


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Make sure to follow us on our social channels and keep up with the latest news in Civil Infrastructure design and Autodesk® products and suites. 
 
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HP, Inc. Wins Coveted Red Dot Design Awards for Large Format Printers

HP, Inc. announced on July 12th, 2016  that it has been awarded two prestigious 2016 Red Dot Awards for their HP PageWide XL Printer and the HP DesignJet T830 Multifunction Printer. With the help of the jury of experts, the internationally organised competition “Red Dot Award: Product Design” appraises the best products of the year. Manufacturers and designers from all over the world submit originals of their latest products in the hope of being awarded the sought-after distinction “Red Dot”.

The HP PageWide XL Printer series took away the highest distinction, the Red Dot: Best of the Best Design Award, for its outstanding and ground-breaking design quality. The HP PageWide XL Printer portfolio is part of the large-format product line and

“This large-format printer convinces with a careful design. Elegant in appearance, its form is complemented by easy accessibility and perfectly thought out functionality. The HP PageWide XL delivers intuitive operation, quickly making its use self-evident and integration meaningful. This printer impresses with a technical and aesthetic quality that immediately casts a spell on users.”

– Statement by the Red Dot jury

The HP DesignJet T830 Multifunction Printer was also awarded, receiving the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2016.

“This space-saving multifunction printer enables large-format prints, scans and copies to be easily created on site in any place where they are required.”

– Statement by the Red Dot Jury

 

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RSVP for our HP Open House on July 27th, and automatically be entered for an Apple iPad when you attend.

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Learn everything you need to consider before purchasing your next Large Format solution. Included in this guide are tips and tricks to help ensure you consider all of the crucial factors on your checklist before selecting your next wide format solution.
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AU2016 is Approaching: Meet Our Speakers

Autodesk’s premier annual event – Autodesk University – is four months away, and Repro Products is excited to announce that we have two speakers representing us this year at the world’s largest gathering of Autodesk software users. Our two speakers, Lead AEC Application Engineer, Dzan Ta and Application Engineer, Dave Young will be hosting two classes during the three-day conference in Las Vegas, from November 15-17, 2016. 

This year’s theme is “Insight. Innovation. Inspiration” as thousands of CAD professionals converge on Las Vegas to share ideas, tips and tricks with their peers to help improve design processes, foster innovative solutions, and inspire the future of making things. 

Sessions

 
There will be over 650 sessions to attend at this year’s conference with a slew of great information and tips for the 2017 software releases, so make sure you plan accordingly to maximize your time and learning potential as registration will open in August. 


Interested in registering for a class led by one of our Autodesk Certified Trainers at #AU2016? See below for session information and registration details. 

Tuesday, November 15, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

+ A360 Infraworks Bridge Design with Revit and Structural Detailing

 

Wednesday, November 16, 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM

+ Georeferenced Point Clouds into Civil 3D Surfaces

Related: What’s New in Revit 2017

 

Plan Accordingly

 
As stated before, Autodesk University sessions will not be open for registration until August 17th, but in the meantime you have plenty of time to plan out your schedule with the new AU schedule. 
 
Early bird registration is only $1,750 available until October 9th, after that the price jumps up to $2,175 which gives you plenty of time to convince your boss to help you pick up the tab. 


Attend Events Before AU

 
Interested in attending one of our company events led by our Autodesk Certified Trainers? We hold a number of webinars and seminars for CAD users and AEC professionals to help empower your data management and design processes: Click here for a list of events.
 
Want hands-on training at the Repro Products’ Authorized Training Center? We offer an extensive list of training courses on-site and are conveniently scheduled for you to maximize your time and gain the greatest return on your investment.

Related: What’s New in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2017

 

Talk to Us

 
Are you just as excited as us for #AU2016? Leave a comment and let us know what you are most excited about learning during #AU2016.
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Tutorial Tuesday: Manage your documents with Autodesk Vault

Welcome to Tutorial Tuesday! This week we are presenting Autodesk Vault: Document Management for Everyone hosted by our Manufacturing Solutions Engineer, Dan Williams in conjunction with DLT Solutions.
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In this tutorial, Dan discusses Autodesk® Vault 2016 and all of the benefits it brings to allow you to effectively manage your data. View the 30-minute presentation and step-by-step walk-through to help empower your data management strategy.

Check out the video below:
 

Related: Tutorial Tuesday: What’s New in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2017

 

Attend a Webinar

 
Interested in learning how the newest features of Autodesk® Vault 2017 can further improve your data management strategies? Register to one of our following webinars below to see how Autodesk® Vault 2017 applies to your industry:

Civil:

 Manufacturing:

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What’s New in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2017

Welcome to today’s edition of Tutorial Tuesday. In this episode, our Applications Engineer, Dave Young gives us an in-depth look into the newest features and upgrades included in the latest offering of AutoCAD® Civil 3D®. 

Tutorial Tuesday: What's New in AutoCAD Civil 3D

This 42-minute video includes a presentation of all of the new features, and what they mean for you in real-life application. After the presentation, Dave gives you a guided tutorial of the offerings to show how they actually work in the program. 

Check out the video below: 

Related: What’s New in AutoCAD 2017

Want to become more powerful in your design elements? Register now for this intuitive 2-day hands-on workshop that will help you gain greater flexibility in the presentation of your design elements. 


To learn more or register, click the event flyer below:
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Tutorial Tuesday | What’s New in Revit 2017

Our Lead Applications Engineer, and Autodesk Expert Elite trainer, Dzan Ta showcases some of the new features of Autodesk Revit 2017

                                                                                                            

 

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Tutorial Tuesday | Revit 2017 – Reinforcement Connectors, Variable Rebar Distribution & Rebar Constraints

In today’s #TutorialTuesday, our very own Autodesk Expert Elite trainer and Lead AEC Application Engineer, Dza Ta showcases some of the new features of Revit 2017, such as Reinforcement Connectors, Variable Rebar 
For more informative, how-to videos and tutorials from our Autodesk Elite training professionals, visit us on YouTube.
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Tutorial Tuesday| Revit Structure Loads and Load Combinations – A How To Guide


In today’s #TutorialTuesday, our very own Autodesk Expert Elite trainer and Lead AEC Application EnEngineer, Dza Ta gives us a “How To” tutorial of how to set up structure loads and load combinations in Autodesk Revit.

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Join Repro Products for our live webinar to learn how to use the new features in Revit 2017, including:

  • Depth Cueing
  • Autodesk Insight 360
  • Autodesk Raytracer
  • Formit 360 Converter
  • Text Editor Improvements
  • Hosted Railings
 

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Tutorial Tuesday: Laser Scanning Workflow in Architectural Renovation


In today’s Tutorial Tuesday, our Application Engineer, Zoltan Ferenczy walks us through utilizing FARO Focus3D X 330 HDR laser scanning technology in an Architectural Renovation. See the video tutorial below and tell us what you think.


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Tutorial Tuesday | A360 Collab for Revit

In this installment of Tutorial Tuesday, Dzan Ta gives a detailed demonstration on how to use A360 Collaboration for Revit to empower your project team no matter where they’re located.

Autodesk® A360 Collaboration for Revit®

Autodesk® A360 Collaboration for Revit® is a subscription service that works with Revit® software to connect project teams with centralized access to BIM project data in the cloud . Stay connected in real-time using the Communicator chat tool within models enabling the entire project team to work on shared building information models.

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Tutorial Tuesday | A360 Collaboration for Revit

A Detailed Demo

Presented by Dzan Ta
Lead AEC Application Engineer, Repro Products, Inc.

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Tutorial Tuesday: How to Create a Project Dashboard

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In today’s Tutorial Tuesday, our very own Dzan Ta provides us with a step-by-step tutorial of how to use Autodesk Revit, Dynamo, and Microsoft Excel to create a digital project dashboard.

In this tutorial, our Lead AEC Applications Engineer, Dzan goes over how to create and use digital dashboards, and empowers you with the expertise to create your own to utilize within your workflows.
Original content was created by CAD Blog website and ArchSmarter. I created this video as a learning exercise for myself and to share their knowledge. Credit to be given to original authors. 

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Xerox Boosts MFP Productivity with ConnectKey Technology

 

Xerox ConnectKey technology revolutionizes your workflow capabilities with apps to ensure you get the job done. 

The way the world works has changed. Technological advances, such as: mobile-based applications, ‘the cloud’ and email have created a shift in demand for technology to improve workflows while limiting the need for paper.

However, paper has not yet died, in fact, an estimated 40 percent of business processes still require paper.

So this begs the question: How will we improve our workflows?

Well, your multi-function printer (MFP) is one way to bridge the gap between processes that involve a mix of print and digital documents. By investing in the right solutions that will streamline your business processes, you can limit the amount of time your workforce spends on menial tasks and thus increase the productivity of your team and your bottom-line.

To help tackle the task of improving workflows, Xerox announces the 2016 ConnectKey Technology enabled i-Series MFPs. The ConnectKey Technology ecosystem is a combination of hardware and a common set of software solutions and apps, developed by Xerox and its partners, to help simplify and improve the way our customers work.

Let’s take a closer look at the Xerox ConnectKey Technology and how it works:

 

Increase Productivity

The 2016 Xerox ConnectKey Technology enabled i-Series MFPs come loaded with a new service, the Xerox App Gallery. From this revolutionary portal, you can access additional apps for personal customization. Imagine setting up print and scan workflows that are connected directly to cloud hosting services such as Dropbox, Google Drive, Office 365,  Microsoft OneDrive and Box, allowing you to print or scan documents that you’ve saved without having to connect to your computer. This is just one way that ConnectKey Technology increases your productivity.

Broaden Communication

Have you ever run into the occasional situation where documentation was in another language? Well, with the new Xerox Easy Translator Service you can translate any document easily from your ConnectKey MFP. Simply scan the document in the original language and select your output language, and the ConnectKey MFP will print the translated document at the device using machine translation. Even better, you can use this service with a picture from your smartphone or drag and drop from any document repository in our online portal at https://xeroxtranslates.com/.

Extend Mobile-Usability

Increase your productivity by extending your mobile capabilities with Xerox ConnectKey Technology. Regain wasted time and effort throughout your office with simpler processes and centralized print management. Add extra productivity with anything-to-anywhere mobile printing. And secure both your printers and printed documents.

Xerox has talked a lot about the ways you can make it easy for mobile workers to print from iOS, Android and with the Xerox Mobile Print Solution, and the latest version of ConnectKey Technology makes it even easier. Embedded on the front screen of new i-Series MFPs are 2 apps that keep your mobile workforce productive:

@PrintByXerox App

Whether it’s from your laptop, your smartphone or your tablet, you can print to an MFP by sending your document via email to an @PrintByXerox email address.

QR Code

When you are using a Xerox app to print or scan from a device, connecting to the specific MFP you’d like to print to is now easier. Once the app is loaded on your smartphone or tablet, you can walk up to the ConnectKey enabled MFP and the device pairs with a simple scan of a QR code. This makes scanning, printing and sharing your documents to a multitude of repositories seamless.

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Xerox wins BLI Imaging Software Line of the Year Award 2016

BLI Imaging Software Line of the Year Award

Buyers Laboratory LLC (BLI) announced Xerox Corporation as the winner of the “Document Imaging Software Line of the Year” award for 2016. 

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Award Winning Solutions

Three years in a row and counting Xerox Corporation has been crowned winner of the Document Imaging Software Line of the Year Award. Xerox three consecutive wins can be attributed to its exceptional portfolio of document imaging capabilities, including Xerox App Studio, Xerox DocuShare, Xerox Mobile Print Cloud and Mobile Print Solution, and Xerox FreeFlow Core.

Xerox Class-Leading Software Options

Xerox earned a multitude of points for its own class-leading software offerings:

“Xerox also benefitted from its excellent range of thirdparty partner solutions, including Nuance’s Equitrac print management offerings, NSi AutoStore and Nuance eCopy ShareScan capture/routing products, Print Audit’s accounting and fleet management tools, and a host of others.”

About BLI

For over 50 years,  Buyers Laboratory LLC (BLI) is the world’s leading independent provider of analytical information and services to the digital imaging and document management industry. consumables. In addition to publishing the industry’s most comprehensive and accurate test reports on office document imaging devices, each representing months of exhaustive hands-on testing in BLI’s US and UK laboratories, BLI has been the leading source for specifications/pricing databases on MFPs, printers, scanners and wide format devices. With its “Pick” awards, BLI gives special recognition in each category twice a year to those products that provided the most outstanding performances in BLI’s exhaustive lab tests. Its “Outstanding Achievement” awards acknowledge products or capabilities that stand out for attributes such as innovation, usefulness, energy efficiency or value. “Line of the Year” awards, presented once each year, recognize the vendors whose product lines are judged to be the best in their respective categories based on their cumulative test results.