"Thanks for all your hard work compiling this.  It's great!"

"Thanks for the book.
It is AWESOME!!!"

"Can't wait to sit down and read it.  Thanks so much for all your help!  You are the BEST!"

"The book looks great, Michael! Can't wait to dive in. I was so excited to see it on chair when I came in this morning I wanted to run around like Steve Martin in "The Jerk"...  'My Workbench is here... my Workbench is here!!!' "

"Thank you Michael. This is a great piece of work that you have put out."

"We got our books today!!!  They look great!!  The best thing…the spiral binding;  I love it!  It is so easy to fold back and work with.  Those hard spines are just a pain to have to try to hold open with one hand while trying to mouse and type with the other!   We are very excited!!!  Great job!!!"

The AutoCAD^® Workbench
   
Tips & Insights for Maximizing your AutoCAD Productivity

Now shipping!!

Click here to order the Book or the .PDF and view the Table of Contents.

I'm pretty excited to be presenting a 1-hour Hands-on Lab again at Autodesk University 2010 this year!!  It will be held at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas from November 30 - December 2. 

This year I'm presenting The AutoCAD Toolbelt II: Customizing and Power Tools for Productivity.  We will go over new customizing features for the Ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar, take a quick tour of the Polyline Edit features and then make a custom hatch.  It will be a quick 60 minutes, but I promise you will be more productive and Ribbon-literate when I'm finished!

By the way, for you Revit junkes, my buddy Michael Zeeveld - Revit trainer extraordinaire - will be speaking, too.  If you want to know about Trusses in Revit Structure, you'll want to make sure you sign up for his session.

I'd appreciate your input regarding the content I should be developing that would be most helpful to you and your team.

Thank you!
Michael

ABOUT THIS POLL
The remainder of 2010 is going to be pretty busy so I thought I'd get an idea from my customers as to what would interest them the most.  Here's a breakdown on the questions in the poll:

*  To reach all sizes of furniture dealerships as well as the self-employed, my local, Open-to-the Public seminars have been very helpful.

*  Onsite training is the preference for everyone, but the number of web-based training (webinars) I had this year tripled from last year.

*  Revit is, admittedly, big, but not everyone on the planet needs to use it.  Revit can read and write .DWG files, but a Revit Fundamentals would, indeed, provide dispel some of the mystery.  This course would be geared toward those working in the contract furniture industry.

*  Although AutoCAD has phenomenal 3D features, it seems like Sketchup is a common program for my customers.  This could be delivered onsite as an additional half-day, or via webinar.

Why train with Michael?
(Apart from the free technical support on AutoCAD and CAP)

"Michael, Thank you so much for your help. You are a lifesaver for designers in dealerships."

"You were the best seminar I went to while at Neocon. "
Maggi Thorne, Assistant Director
Capital Planning & Construction, University of Nebraska

"I’ve never enjoyed any kind of training as much as I’ve enjoyed the two sessions I’ve now shared with you.
You just make everything so much fun!"
Carla Schroeder, Registered Interior Designer
business office systems, design team leader, corporate accounts

AutoCAD Seminar Feedback

"Perfect for Designers; we really needed the help to make things more effective and efficient. Thank you!"
[A2010 Update]
Wittigs, San Antonio, TX - February 2010

"Michael has a thorough knowledge of the software; knows how to customize it for more effective use.   I was able to implement what I learned right away!"
[AutoCAD 2010 Update]
Bialek Environments, Rockville, MD - November 2009

"Michael has a way of pinpointing the crux of of what needs to be learned.  He has an understanding of people's skills and need for AutoCAD."
"He turns a dry engineering software program into an enjoyable learning experience.  He spins his unique analogies into a palatable, successful class."
[A2008 Update]
Lawrence Berkeley National Labs - August 2009

"I feel I am more marketable taking this training and the gift of additional resources and take away applications makes this training a cut above."
[AutoCAD Productivity Seminar]
Phoenix - May, 2009

"Your style is unique, very entertaining and, more importantly, your knowledge is extreme and you certainly know how to capture your audience - and keep them captured!"
[A2009 Update + CAP Studio 2009]
Workplace Resource of South Florida

"Michael is great at focusing on the specific tips & tricks that will help us be more efficient on a daily basis.  Good explanations of 'why' not just 'do'.  I would recommend this to everyone who uses AutoCAD"
[AutoCAD 2008 Update]
APG - Cleveland

"This is the first CAD training session that has actually helped and that pertains to what we do as designers in the furniture industry.  I was riveted.  Your style and pace of training is excellent."
[A2008 Update + CAP Designer]
C-W-C, Atlanta - April 2008

“Of the 10 seminars I attended at NeoCon, it was by far the best.  I got my money’s worth in the first 5 minutes.  Thank you!!”
[NeoCon 2009 AutoCAD Toolbelt Seminar]
Christa A Fairchild, Huntington VA Medical Center

CAP Designer & 20-20 Worksheet Feedback

"Good coverage of the Panel Builder feature; I look forward to using it!  Fun & Informative"  "You're great!  I like your style and the amount of knowledge in your head is huge!"
[CAP Designer + 20-20 Worksheet]
BINW, Anchorage, AK - July 2010

"Loved his presentation.  Not intimidating."
"Kept our attention 100%.  He knows designers; relates very well. The ROI should be great; Michael did a great job!"
 [CAP Designer & 20-20 Worksheet]
Wittigs, San Antonio, TX - February 2010

"Captivating instructor - unique presentation skills that made the learning session as entertaining as it was informative.  Great tips and an easy-to-follow training book.  Best training session I have attended, without a doubt!"
"I wish I had this information years ago!"
[20-20 Worksheet]
American Office, Richmond, VA - September 2009

"I have trained with you 5 different times over the years, and every time I learn a lot!"
"Michael gets input from his students beforehand and structures the course accordingly.  I will always, without any hesitation, recommend Michael.  He is the best."
 [CAP Designer & 20-20 Worksheet]
Sidemark - August 2009

"We had training previously, but your training was more effective.
Thanks again, you have given us hope!"
[CAP Designer & 20-20 Worksheet]
Teknion US, New Jersey - March 2009

"Michael is very easy to listen to."
"His knowledge was excellent and I loved his patience with things and the extra help using both programs (AutoCAD and CAP Designer)."
 [CAP Designer & 20-20 Worksheet]
Henriksen/Butler, Salt Lake City - April 2009

"Great job, as always, and thanks for putting together our sessions.  If you think about it - 4 classes, 35 locations, roughly 200 people - pretty impressive!  You were a great help in getting our group started."
[CAP Designer & 20-20 Worksheet]
OMWorkspace nationwide- November 2008

"The material is presented at a 'human level', making it easier to understand.   The humor interjected into the course is also very enjoyable."
"As always, I am coming away from this training with a HUGE comfort level and also wanting a few more days of Michael's training expertise because I learn so much!"
 [CAP Studio 2009.1]
Desks Inc., Chicago - February 2009