Authors Share Actionable Insights, Advanced Tips and Effective Tricks for Users and Instructors Using Autodesk Official Training Guides from ASCENT

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — November 6, 2013 — Rand Worldwide (OTCBB: RWWI), a global leader in providing technology solutions to organizations with engineering design and information technology requirements, announced that its courseware division, ASCENT– Center for Technical Knowledge, is introducing a new webcast series designed to provide an interactive experience to help Autodesk software users and instructors, make the most of their Autodesk Official Training Guides.

In each webcast, the authors of ASCENT’s Autodesk Official Training Guides (AOTG) explore a specific chapter from one of their books. Webcast participants are treated to a step-by-step walk through of the chapter as well as an accompanying software demonstration that depicts how the training guide and software go hand in hand. Webcast topics were selected by the authors and address common questions users and instructors had about how to use the software alongside a particular chapter of the training guide.

“As the official developers of Autodesk training guides, we’re always looking at innovative methodologies, processes and technologies that enhance the learning experience as well as increase the retention of the knowledge gained when training with ASCENT’s curriculum,” says Paul Burden, director of product development, ASCENT. “These new webcasts demonstrate how to effectively pair the training guide with the software and are led by our distinguished authors.”

Upcoming Webcasts

• Model Simplification using Autodesk Inventor 2014 (November 6)
  • Based on the Autodesk Official Training Guide, Inventor 2014: Advanced Assembly Modeling, this session takes a closer look at the simplification tools that are available for use in the Autodesk Inventor software.
  • The webcast presenter is Jennifer MacMillan, ASCENT's lead Autodesk Inventor curriculum developer.
  • Register for this webcast now.
• Mastering Component Stairs in Autodesk Revit Architecture (November 14)
  • Based on the Autodesk Official Training Guide, Revit Architecture Fundamentals, this session examines creating stairs of varying height and creating designs complete with railings, runs, landings and supports.
  • The presenter for this webcast is Martha Hollowell, ASCENT’s lead Autodesk Revit curriculum developer.
  • Register for this webcast now.
• Using Multi/Sub-Object materials in 3ds Max Design (November 21)
  • Based on the Autodesk Official Training Guide, Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2014 Fundamentals, this session explores how to create a Multi/Sub-Object material and assign these sub-materials to different faces of a single object.
  • This session will be delivered by Renu Muthoo, ASCENT’s lead 3ds Max Design curriculum developer.
  • Register for this webcast now.
• Connecting to Geospatial Data (November 22)
  • Based on the Autodesk Official Training Guide, Civil 3D 2014 for Surveyors (Imperial), this session takes a closer look at utilizing the Planning and Analysis workspace to start a new drawing, assign a coordinate system, and connect to GIS data sources.
  • This webcast is led by Michelle Rasmussen, ASCENT's lead Civil Infrastructure curriculum developer.
  • Register for this webcast now.

Registration

All the webcasts are complimentary, however advanced registration is required. Archived webcasts will be available for those who are unable to attend the live sessions.

Recently Archived Webcasts

• Designing Roads Using Autodesk Infraworks, delivered by Michelle Rasmussen.
  • Based on the Autodesk Official Training Guide, Autodesk Infrastructure Design Suite 2014 BIM Workflow for Roads and Highways, this session provides an in-depth look at the tools available to design roads constrained by design criteria using Autodesk InfraWorks software.
• Searching your Database using Autodesk Vault, led by Barb Nash.
  • Based on the Autodesk Official Training Guide, Autodesk Vault 2014 Data Management for Autodesk Inventor Users, this session outlines Autodesk Vault's Quick Search capabilities, the Basic and Advanced Find tools, as well as the options available from within the Navigation Pane to locate your designs.

About ASCENT

ASCENT- Center for Technical Knowledge develops professional training courseware and technical documentation for engineering applications including Autodesk, Dassault Systèmes and PTC. ASCENT is an Authorized Author, Publisher and Developer of Autodesk curriculum and the official provider of Autodesk Official Training Guides. ASCENT training guides, eBooks and Instructor Tools are available to educational institutions and training centers, individuals and corporations and can be purchased directly from the ASCENT eStore (for volume sales, contact an ASCENT representative). For more information visit the ASCENT website and follow ASCENT on Twitter at @ASCENT_CTK.

About Rand Worldwide

Rand Worldwide is one of the world’s leading providers of professional services and technology to the engineering community, targeting organizations in the building, infrastructure and manufacturing industries. www.rand.com

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Autodesk, Inventor, Vault, 3ds Max, Civil 3D, Infraworks, Infrastructure Design Suite and Revit are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries.