Editorial Calendar
In addition to the plethora of technical advice readers find in every issue of AUGIWorld, the cover story focuses on a major topic of interest to AUGI members worldwide. Here is a sneak peek at the upcoming cover stories that will be found in AUGIWorld.
2017
January
Issue Focus: Advancement
The January issue is fresh off the previous year’s best and brightest information. Look for the most in-depth expert level subjects to really start your year off at full steam ahead.
Materials Due: Dec 1 – Expected Release: Print: Jan 1 Digital: Jan 7
February
Issue Focus: Beginner
People are adopting new technologies each and every week. We start out the year fresh with a number of beginner type articles covering installation, configuration and implementation. Added to that are articles that take your environment even higher.
Materials Due: Jan 1 – Expected Release: Print: Feb 1 Digital: Feb 7
MARCH
Issue Focus: Tips & Tricks
Autodesk product tips, tricks, and techniques are the flat-out favorite topic among readers. The AUGIWorld staff offers helpful hints for a variety of software and collaboration products. Providing the technical edge are select AUGI members and other industry experts weighing in on proven shortcuts and time-savers. This issue offers must-read content for all users as it provides an array of solutions and quick fixes for novices and pros alike.
Materials Due: Feb 1 – Expected Release: Print: Mar 1 Digital: Mar 7
April
Issue Focus: What’s New
AUGIWorld dissects the latest releases from Autodesk, such as AutoCAD, giving readers an early insight into the new versions coming out soon. Our writers investigate major new features thoroughly, leaving readers with a clear idea of what to expect from the newest version of their software.
Sales Close: March 1 – Materials Due: March 1 – Expected Release: Print: Apr 1 Digital: April 7
MAY
Issue Focus: Implementation
AUGIWorld writers investigate major new features thoroughly, leaving readers with a clear idea of what to expect from the newest version of their software. Added to this are articles concerning issues beyond just the software.
Materials Due: April 1 – Expected Release: Print: May 1 Digital: May 7
JUNE
Issue Focus: 3rd-party Applications
AUGIWorld investigates solutions available from Autodesk’s third-party developer community. Industry experts address important questions such as when to customize AutoCAD and other Autodesk products and when (and how) to evaluate/purchase a third-party application.
Materials Due: May 1 – Expected Release: Print: June 1 Digital: June 7
JULY
Issue Focus: Management
AUGIWorld presents the annual CAD Management issue offering advice, understanding, and solutions for today’s Manager. Readers will learn best practices from management experts on topics ranging from new release migration, boosting productivity, employee retention, training, and numerous other issues relevant to managers in all disciplines and all products.
Materials Due: June 1 – Expected Release: Print: July 1 Digital: July 7
AUGUST
Issue Focus: Collaboration
AUGIWorld authors tackle the complicated world of interoperability and making products work together. We will cover the sharing of DWG files with non-Autodesk products, all the way to bringing Revit models into Navisworks alongside of 3ds Max models. Collaboration cannot be overlooked.
Materials Due: July 1 – Expected Release: Print: Aug 1 Digital: Aug 7
SEPTEMBER
Issue Focus: Salary Survey
AUGI polls members worldwide and offers analyses of the salary information they provide. Breakdowns of major industry job titles by geographic region allow readers to compare their salaries to others in their industry. Additional analysis reveal benefits and perks received by respondents, years of experience, education, and more. The annual Salary Survey is one of the most talked-about and popular issues of the year.
Materials Due: Aug 1 – Expected Release: Print: Sep 1 Digital: Sep 7
OCTOBER
Issue Focus: Customization
AUGIWorld dishes out the latest behind-the-scenes enhancements and customization techniques. How to take a great product and make it that much better by creating your own customization using the API. From Novice to Advanced user – all will learn something from these articles.
Materials Due: Sep 1 – Expected Release: Print: Oct 1 Digital: Oct 7
NOVEMBER
Issue Focus: Education and Training
This issue dives into education and training. In addition to expert advice on developing a continuing education plan and adapting the plan to fit the needs of employees, readers will get updates on the latest educational events and opportunities available to them as AUGI members.
Materials Due: Oct 1 – Expected Release: Print: Nov 1 Digital: Nov 7
DECEMBER
Issue Focus: Industry Insights
The December issue coincides with Autodesk University and is our annual issue into AUGI and Autodesk. Find out what is in store for the organization as well as well as Autodesk through the eyes of members to attended Autodesk University. Learn what is hot and what is not so hot from those who witnessed it themselves.
Materials Due: Nov 1 – Expected Release: Print: Dec 1 Digital: Dec 7