Changes to Autodesk’s 2025 Pricing

Effective January 7, 2025, prices will increase on many Autodesk subscription renewals.

Autodesk recently announced that the 5% discount on annual renewals will be discontinued and the 10% discount on multi-year renewals will be reduced to 5%. This change does not apply to subscription renewals discounted through trade-in offers like Move to Subscription (M2S) and Transition to Named User.

Here’s how to plan ahead:
  • Renew your subscription early and before January 7, 2025 to take advantage of current pricing.
  • Renew for a 3-year term to avoid any possible prices increases during that period.
  • Feel free to reach out if your subscription expiration date is after January 6th.
Affected Products

The following popular Autodesk products and more are impacted by these changes:

  • AutoCAD & AutoCAD LT
  • AEC Collection
  • Product Design & Manufacturing Collection
  • Revit
  • Civil 3D
  • BIM Collaborate Pro
  • Navisworks
No Changes to:
  • Premium, Flex, M2S, and Named User subscriptions.
  • Government pricing, which may vary.
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FAQs
  • Why is Autodesk making these changes?
    The adjustments align Autodesk’s pricing globally and streamline renewal policies across regions.
  • Are there exceptions?
    Yes, certain globally priced subscriptions (Premium, Flex) and Enterprise Business Agreements are unaffected.
  • Can I still get discounts?
    Yes, 3-year subscription renewals will retain the 5% discount, and EMS subscriptions in select markets will also receive specific discounts.
How Gen Z is Shaping the Future of Sustainability [draft]

How Gen Z is Shaping the Future of Sustainability [draft]

  • Gen Z will make up 31% of the global workforce by 2035—two recent reports show the generation’s positive influence on corporate sustainability practices.

  • This emerging cohort is deeply concerned about climate change, taking action in their own lives and in the workplace.

  • Leaders across industries report that Gen Z is influencing their sustainability policies, but greater transparency may be needed to retain Gen Z employees.

For companies today, a driving force behind increasing sustainability practices is Gen Z—those born between the late 1990s and early 2010s—both as a workforce and as consumers. This generation is deeply concerned about the negative impacts of climate change, taking action in their own lives and pushing their employers to do the same. Gen Z currently makes up 27% of the global workforce. That share is expected to grow to 31% by 2035 and will have a massive influence on the future of sustainability initiatives in the workplace.

2024 State of Design & Make report’s key findings

According to Autodesk’s 2024 State of Design & Make report, 97% of organizations are already taking steps to improve sustainability—a five-point increase over 2023—showing the issue has become a priority for most companies.

The State of Design & Make report is based on surveys and interviews conducted by Autodesk with almost 5,400 leaders, futurists, and experts from the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO); design and manufacturing (D&M); and media and entertainment (M&E) industries from countries around the world.

Sustainability initiatives across these industries include using artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize decision-making during the conceptual design phase, increasing the use of recycled materials and renewable energy, investing more in energy-efficient processes and equipment, and making efforts to reduce waste.

Construction worker carries a solar panel for installation on building roof

Sustainability initiatives like installing solar and other energy-efficient features on buildings are increasingly common across Design and Make industries.

Although sustainability is good for the planet, companies’ embrace of this approach stems, in part, from a growing realization that it is also good for the bottom line: 69% of leaders and experts say sustainability is beneficial for businesses over the short-term, with 87% saying the same for long-term success, according to the report.

For example, sustainability efforts can decrease operating costs by reducing material and energy use. They can also improve organizations’ reputations with customers and employees—many of whom now see sustainability as essential for any business.

“Regardless of [people’s] age, climate change poses a significant existential threat around the globe, and we must work as a global community to make meaningful change,” says Hafsa Burt, founder and studio head of California-based hb+a Architects. “This needs to start with accountability.”

Gen Z influence across industries

Forces are converging that motivate companies to move toward greater sustainability, with more than four out of five State of Design & Make respondents saying they face pressure from government regulators, customers, employees, and investors to be more sustainable. Currently, 36% of leaders and experts say employees are “very influential” in encouraging them to create and meet sustainability goals, up from 23% last year.

Although the impacts of climate change will be felt most strongly by younger generations, no single age group is responsible for driving sustainability initiatives across industries. “We have a lot of people who have been active in this space through choices, advocacy, policymaking, and practice for decades,” Burt says.

Several Gen Z environmentalist volunteers using grabber claws to pick up litter from park with lake

From their communities to their workplaces, many members of Gen Z take active roles in environmental and sustainability efforts.

However, “Gen Z has more awareness [of sustainability] because of access to information and data,” she says. As a result, the influence of employees on sustainability efforts extends to younger generations, with the State of Design & Make report showing similar rates across industries:

  • AECO industry: About one-third of respondents say the next generation is “very influential” in encouraging their companies to become more sustainable, with the highest rate (41%) among the mining, oil, and gas sectors.

  • D&M industry: The percentage of leaders and experts who say the next generation is “very influential” in driving sustainability initiatives ranged from 29% in the building products and fabrication sector to 40% in the industrial machinery sector.

  • M&E industry: More than four in 10 respondents in the film, TV, and games sectors say the next generation is “very influential” in motivating their companies’ sustainability efforts, with a lower rate (32%) in the advertising, publishing, and graphic design sectors.

Turning worry and anxiety into positive action

Climate change impacts everyone, but research suggests that it weighs especially heavily on the minds of younger generations. According to Deloitte Global’s 2024 Gen Z and Millennial Survey, climate change is a major concern for younger generations, with six in 10 Gen Zs saying that they felt worried or anxious about climate change in the past month.

Many are channeling their worries into positive actions—the report found that 73% of Gen Zs say they are taking steps to minimize their own impact on the environment, such as avoiding buying fast fashion, eating a vegetarian or vegan diet, or reducing air travel.

Gen Z woman riding electric bike to work in the city

Gen Z workers who take action to minimize their personal impact on the environment expect the same commitment from their employers.

They are also pushing for change in the workplace. According to the survey, 54% of Gen Zs report pressuring their employers to take action on climate change. Slightly more agree that their employers are working to address climate change, though they believe more progress is needed.

Although these findings fit with what leaders and experts in the AECO, D&M, and M&E industries are seeing, younger employees may not feel their actions are having much impact, and they are willing to change jobs or even industries as a result. According to Deloitte Global’s survey, 20% of Gen Zs have changed jobs or industries because of environmental concerns, and another 26% plan to do so in the future. When changing roles, 72% of Gen Zs say a potential employer’s environmental credentials and policies are important considerations.

These trends suggest that organizations need to improve how they communicate to employees and job applicants about their strategies for minimizing the impacts of climate change. “There is an expectation of transparency and openness, and employers need to openly communicate their goals and progress toward sustainability,” Burt says. “There is a strong need to prioritize social responsibility benefiting local and global communities, as well as transparency about ethical labor practices throughout a company’s supply chains.”

Notre-Dame de Paris has Opened Once Again

Notre-Dame de Paris has Opened Once Again

On April 15, 2019, a wave of emotion swept the world as flames engulfed the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. But with this tragedy, came the promise to rebuild.

Images of the fire sparked an outpouring of global support and Autodesk knew right away we would join in, starting with a cash donation. Thanks to the initiative of our CEO Andrew Anagnost, we also offered our expertise in 3D digital modeling.

A core group of Autodesk employees was quickly formed to support the French public institution Rebâtir Notre-Dame de Paris throughout the restoration. Autodesk also partnered with Art Graphique & Patrimoine (AGP), a leading French company in laser scanning and digitization of historic monuments.

Out of this partnership, a highly detailed digital model of Notre-Dame was created by combining existing scans with new laser surveys. This BIM model, along with Autodesk software, was provided free of charge to the public institution Rebâtir Notre-Dame and made available to construction site stakeholders via a technology and skills patronage agreement.

Five years after a devastating fire, Notre-Dame de Paris is opening her doors once again, on December 7th and 8th, 2024. Autodesk honors the countless architects, artisans, engineers, and builders who worked tirelessly to bring Notre-Dame de Paris back to life.

Archibus by Eptura V.2024.04 Release

Archibus by Eptura V.2024.04 Release

A new release of Archibus by Eptura is out. Here’s what’s new in V.2024.04:

Space

BIM Viewer Space Planning

  • The BIM Viewer was extended into the Space Console.
  • In the Space Console, Space Managers use the BIM visualization to assign people to rooms and report on occupancy.

Floorplan viewer

The Doors are no longer displaying as arcs

BIM Viewer

  • Linked Models: Support for linked models stored in Autodesk Construction Cloud:
    • Support for linked models stored in Autodesk Construction Cloud is no longer a proof-of-concept and it is considered a supported feature
  • Catalog BIM Models: Cloud cataloging for spaces and assets supports additional fields:
    • Catalog additional fields for equipment and furniture based on BIM parameters to Archibus fields mapping
    • Infer rooms codes for equipment and furniture in linked models
    • Catalog Room Standards, Room Use for rooms
  • The BIM Viewer was upgraded to the latest Autodesk Platform Services version – 7.100.1.

Maintenance

  • Improved loading performance of the Maintenance Console.
    • Data categories are loaded asynchronously.
    • Improved loading time of the work request details view.
  • Craftsperson Performance Report: Added the option to export to Excel.
  • Maintenance Console: Work Request Details view: Supervisors and technicians can remove work logs.

Onsite

Parts Inventory:

  • Technicians can search the parts inventory
  • Technicians can log the parts used for work requests, including purchased parts

Workplace

  • The Workplace application retrieves the first available floor and available spaces faster, resulting in an increase in performance when booking workspaces
  • Team members have the option to make one-time workspace bookings that take into account the team’s week-days in office.
    • In the Space Console, Space Managers can set the days of the week when teams are going to their office and are not working remotely
    • In Workplace, team-members use a filter on the Team Code and a highlight to identify the available workspaces for the same days of the week when the team goes to office.
  • Multiple accessibility and UX improvements. For example:
    • Enhancements to accessibility for visually impaired employees and guests who might need to enlarge the application 400%
    • UX enhancements for selecting requestors

Web Central

  • Improved loading performance of home pages
  • Database Update Wizard (DUW): Add null check for SQL_NUMERIC type when performing DUW comparison

SmartClient Extension for Revit

  • Linked Models: Infer room codes when cataloging assets or furniture stored in a linked assets (MEP) model.
  • 2D Publishing: Switched from custom to native Revit APIs which optimizes file size, improves data and error handling
  • Serraview to Archibus converter increased stability

 

The Best Way to Get Archibus

If you’re new to Archibus or want to get this software today, our team at Robotech can help. We offer comprehensive entry-level basics training, and we sell Archibus software directly to companies across the country. We are a gold partner of Archibus, and we’ll ensure your team is fully set up and comfortable with the software before we consider the job “done”.
We have a few Archibus packages that we offer, and we can provide a free trial for you to test it before you buy. Within a few minutes, you’ll see how helpful this software is in maintaining your healthcare compliance accreditation.

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AutoCAD Tips: Mastering Annotative Objects for Text and Dimensions in AutoCAD

Tutorial Objectives:
This tutorial will teach you how to use annotative text and dimensions in AutoCAD. Annotative objects automatically scale based on the viewport scale, allowing you to maintain consistent text and dimension sizes across multiple viewports in a layout.

Understanding Annotative Objects

What are Annotative Objects?
In AutoCAD, annotative objects are designed to be scaled automatically based on the scale of your drawing or viewport. This feature is especially useful when working with text, dimensions, and hatches that need to appear at a consistent size on printed drawings.

Why Use Annotative Objects?
– Eliminates the need to create multiple copies of text and dimensions for different scales.
– Ensures that annotations are readable and consistent in different viewports.
– Saves time and reduces errors in scaling manually.

Creating Annotative Text

Step 1: Define Annotative Text Style
1. Type `STYLE` and press Enter to open the Text Style Manager.
2. Click New, name the text style as `Annotative Text`, and check the box labeled Annotative
3. Set the font and size (e.g., 1/8” or 3 mm depending on your units).
4. Click Apply and then Close.

Step 2: Place Annotative Text
1. Type `TEXT` and press Enter.
2. Specify a start point and enter your text (e.g., “Annotative Text Example”).
3. Notice the Annotative Icon (a small scale symbol) next to the text, indicating that it’s annotative.

Step 3: Assign Annotation Scale
1. Select the text object.
2. In the Properties panel, find the Annotative Scale section.
3. Add multiple scales (e.g., 1:1, 1:2, 1:4) using the Annotation Scale dropdown.

Tips:
Use the `ANNOAUTOSCALE` command and set it to 1 to automatically add the current annotation scale to all annotative objects.

Creating Annotative Dimensions

Step 1: Define Annotative Dimension Style
1. Type `DIMSTYLE` and press Enter to open the Dimension Style Manager.
2. Click New, name it `Annotative Dim`, and check the box labeled Annotative.
3. Go to the Text tab and set the text height to 1/8″ (or 3 mm).
4. In the Fit tab, ensure that Scale dimensions to layout is selected.
5. Click OK and Set Current, then close the dialog.

Step 2: Place Annotative Dimensions
1. Type `DIMLINEAR` and press Enter.
2. Select two points on the rectangle to place the dimension.
3. The dimension will automatically be assigned the current annotation scale.

Testing Annotative Scaling in Viewports

Step 1: Create Layout Viewports
1. Go to the Layout tab and type `MV` (for Make Viewport).
2. Draw two viewports side by side on the layout.

Step 2: Set Different Scales for Each Viewport
1. Click on the first viewport and set its scale to 1:1.
2. Click on the second viewport and set its scale to 1:2.

Step 3: Observe the Annotative Objects
– The text and dimensions should automatically resize based on the viewport scale, appearing consistent and readable in both viewports.

Tutorial Tips:
If the annotations don’t display correctly, use the command `ANNOUPDATE` to refresh them.

Common Issues and Troubleshooting

1. Annotations Not Scaling Properly:
– Ensure the objects are set as annotative in their properties.
– Verify that the annotation scales have been applied correctly.

2. Text or Dimensions Not Visible:
– Check if the viewport scale is listed in the object’s annotation scale list.
– Use `ANNOALLVISIBLE` and set it to 1 to display all annotative objects, regardless of the current scale.

3. Text Overlapping or Cluttered:
– Adjust the annotation scales or reposition objects to avoid overlaps in different viewports.

By mastering annotative text and dimensions, you can ensure consistent annotation sizes across different scales and viewports, making your drawings more professional and easier to read. This is a powerful skill for anyone looking to streamline their AutoCAD workflow.

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