Cybercriminals are always evolving, and so should your defences. This month, we shine a spotlight on three often-overlooked yet critical security concerns that could put your business at risk. From app-based phishing scams to hijacked phone numbers a ...
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A well-designed archiving solution ensures the long-term integrity, accessibility, and compliance of project information - preserving critical records while mitigating risks. In this blog post, we explore why data archiving is no longer optional, but essential, and introduce ArchiveHub
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With the release of AutoCAD Electrical 2026, Autodesk has made a notable backend shift in database handling
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The Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Owner Operator (AECO) sectors are under growing pressure to improve collaboration, reduce project risk, and manage data more intelligently across the entire asset lifecycle. This blog looks at how Symetri and Autodesk can help you move your design and construction data to the cloud.
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Exporting flat patterns from sheet metal designs is easy—but controlling them to prevent errors is not. Discover how Sovelia Inventor adds automation and control to ensure traceability and eliminate the risk of using unverified data in manufacturing. ...
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Managing metadata effectively is key to getting the most from your CAD data. While Autodesk Inventor provides the basics, Sovelia Inventor builds on that foundation—bringing structure, automation, and smarter workflows that drive efficiency and align ...
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As Autodesk gradually shifts its focus from Autodesk BIM 360 to the more unified and scalable Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), many AEC organisations are navigating the complex process of migrating active and archived projects. While ACC offers enhanced collaboration, improved workflows, and long-term scalability, the path to get there isn’t always straightforward. In this post, we will explore some key complexities organisations face when migrating data from BIM 360 and ACC and offer insights on how to streamline the process.
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With nearly 20 years of experience in sustainability work within the construction sector, Johanna Järvinen knows that change takes more than words. Now, together with Symetri, she wants to be a driving force behind the construction industry's journey ...
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In this month’s IT Bulletin, we’re shedding light on the cybersecurity threats that often go unnoticed — but can have serious consequences for businesses of any size. From unsanctioned apps to advanced impersonation techniques and overlooked hardware ...
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Configuring engineering software can feel like a complex and time-consuming task. Whether you're using AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, or another software tool, ensuring everything is set up correctly before your team begins working is essential. But it do ...
Read moreEverything you draw in AutoCAD and Civil 3D is placed in a coordinate system, even if you haven't decided what coordinate system you use. It is always a good idea to, from the very beginning to consider your coordinates. It's always easier to do it r ...
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Managing a growing number of Autodesk BIM 360 or Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) projects can quickly become overwhelming - especially when it comes to project setup, user management, and data backups. With the right tools, you can eliminate manual inefficiencies, boost productivity, and focus on more strategic initiatives. If your team works with BIM 360 or ACC, this blog focuses on four powerful ways Naviate Cloud Manager can streamline your operations.
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In this blog, our MEP Specialist Simon Locke explores the new features introduced in Revit 2026, with a focus on the revamped Electrical Conductor and Cable Settings. While much of the update highlights improvements in analytical capabilities, one of ...
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The theory behind Autodesk Flex makes great sense for any business where its users dip in and out of different software products. The practice of using okens potentially avoids wasting them, but may not be as straightforward as it sounds unless you have a very firm handle on who’s using what and when. CQFlexMon gives you the essential visibility to balance usage and payment as precisely as possible.
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Are you using Autodesk Inventor but wish to improve your productivity even more? Do you find yourself manually generating PDF files or creating drawings one by one? Are your parts lists and bill of materials incomplete or wrong? If so, you’re not alo ...
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If you weren’t able to attend our recent BIM Summit event in London, here are some of the top new ACC features that I demonstrated, and to those who did attend, a huge thank you to the great conversations at the Symetri booth, and for those kind peop ...
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Symetri’s software license monitoring solution, CQFlexMon, puts you in control of the licensing agreements that spread across your company. As the name suggests, our solution is flexible and, as such, it enables you to select modules most applicable to the goals you seek to achieve by exercising greater control over your software licenses. This blog looks at the standard and extra modules available.
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Software vendors expect any and every company that uses their software to comply with the terms of the licensing agreement. However, time passes, the software becomes part of your culture, your everyday procedures and practices, workflows and projects. Rules get blurred as they get forgotten; and that’s exactly when the problems of non-compliance start to grow. In this blog post, we will look at how monitoring your licences with CQFlexMon can help you stop that happening.
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