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Downloading Autodesk 2011 products

I have been hearing multiple reports of Internet Explorer 8 preventing individuals from downloading 2011 products from Autodesk's website using the download manager. I have not had any issues downloading. I use the latest version of Mozilla's Firefox. I have also heard many others have had success with Firefox and a few other open source browsers such as Chrome or Safari. I haven't tested with these other apps though. The problem seems to be tied to Windows 7 and 32 or 64 bit OS platforms, however it's likely to be affected in other OS platforms too. So if you have only used IE up to this point, consider this motivation to try another browser out. If your IT department prevents you from installing other software, you have my deepest sympathies!

AutoCAD 2011 - Installed and running on Window's 7 64bit OS

Finally! First 2011 product downloaded and installed. The better products release in a couple weeks, but for now I'll have to make do with AutoCAD. Also, for those on subscription, you can download AutoCAD Architecture, AutoCAD MEP and a few other AutoCAD based products from within the subscription center.

My first observation - Autodesk must have listened to the users and turned the drawing window back to a dark color instead of that off white they have been doing for the past few releases. Anyways, I'm off to the South Coast Revit User Group to see Scott Davis present the new features of Revit 2011. It should be a record turnout - over 130 individuals have confirmed their attendance!

Another way to do hardware rendering

Well, looks like Autodesk has been cooking with a new way to produce renderings using 3ds MAX 2011 much faster than with the current mental ray engine afterall...
Ken's blog on Area

I highly recommend reading the full post - its very insightful and informative!