How long have you been using Autodesk products? Do you remember the days when AutoCAD came in massive boxes filled with multiple discs and thick manuals? This AutoCAD R11 is 15 pounds!

A lot has changed since AutoCAD’s debut in 1982 — and not just in delivery methods. These innovations have opened up new possibilities for creativity, allowing designers and engineers to bring their visions to life in ways that were previously unimaginable.



Looking to make the most of these innovations for your team? ProSoft is here to help you identify additional products, services, and training that can take your workflows to the next level. From adding specialized toolsets and custom-built workstations, to expert guidance and IT support, we’re with you every step of the way to maximize your investment. 

As AutoCAD has evolved over the decades, so has ProSoft — delivering trusted support and solutions for over 40 years.

AUGIWorld Magazine



This month at AUGIWORLD, our Authors give their personal takes on the most essential 3rd Party Apps and Softwares they use on a daily basis, including ones to always keep in mind for when needed.

Shawn Herring reached out to a group on LinkedIn and asked them to share their favorite 3rd Party apps for Civil 3D. He then gave them each a trial run and posted his thoughts on each one. Hope you enjoy!!

Want to author an article?

Email Shawn @ sherring@prosoftnet.com

Latest Desktop Connector

The latest desktop connector is available.

This release brings significant performance improvements and bug fixes for Desktop Connector.

May 28, 2025 (v16.15.0.2610)

While upgrading is optional, our support team will recommend testing your workflow with the latest version to access the newest features and improvements.

ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma

Integrate environmental data and spatial context into preliminary and architectural conceptual design phases within Autodesk Forma software. Streamline workflows, assess environmental impacts, and visualize real-world scenarios to improve the quality and fidelity of pre-design work.

AU 2025 - THE DESIGN & MAKE CONFERENCE

Discover how Autodesk’s Design and Make Platform is transforming industries—empowering everyone, everywhere to create a better world for all. Whether you’re exploring how AI influences new business strategies, making the most of your data through comprehensive solutions, adopting sustainable practices, or finding ways to achieve more with less, AU 2025 is where it all comes together in this New Era of Making.

Time Management – In Civil Engineering and in LIFE!

Time management is a core skill that can make or break your productivity, reduce stress, and help you hit your goals consistently. This is a process of planning and exercising conscious control over how much time to spend on specific activities — to maximize effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.

Let’s talk time management specifically for civil engineers, where juggling design work, field coordination, meetings, and deadlines are a daily reality. Click below to access the entirety of the blog post.