Autodesk Synthesis - FRC Game Simulator

[BXD Autodesk]

Synthesis is a new product released by Autodesk in order to help the FRC community better design and program their robots by testing them in a realistic physics environment.

We have worked very hard to bring you this simulator which will be officially releasing on our website on Wednesday, November 18th.

To find out more information please visit:
BXD.Autodesk.com

You can find our release video here:
BXD Promotional video

Look for updates on our Facebook Page:
Built By Design Facebook Page

If you have any questions or suggestions please leave them on the forum that you can easily find through the webpage!

In addition, Synthesis will also be the first Autodesk product released with full Open Source access shortly after November 18th.

[Richard.Varone]

This looks pretty sick, can't wait to try it out!

[cad321]

Obviously with autodesk being the creator of the software this is going to revolve around autodesk products, however will there be support for importing from other cad software such as solidworks? whether it be the native files or step files.

[JohnFogarty]

This looks awesome. As a programmer and a Autodesk product user already I can't wait to try this out.

[JustinCAD]

I am super excited for this release! I've been following it's progress since September. There seems to be some really cool features that I can't wait to try out.

Currently, LabView isn't supported in this program, correct? Our team mainly uses LabView, and rarely uses C++ and/or Java.

Great work, and I can't wait till the 18th!

[gblake]

Is this really an Autodesk "product"?

If I go to the Autidesk home page, and find a list of their products, will this be in the list? With full customer service support, and all the other support, training and documentation that accompany an Autodesk product?

Blake

[JustinCAD]

Originally Posted by gblake

Is this really an Autodesk "product"?

If I go to the Autidesk home page, and find a list of their products, will this be in the list? With full customer service support, and all the other support, training and documentation that accompany an Autodesk product?

Blake

I read that Autodesk Interns create this program, so I will assume that customer service support, and things in relation to that will not provided. Maybe, in the future, if the program gains some popularity, that these things will be implemented.

[gblake]

Originally Posted by JustinCAD

I read that Autodesk Interns create this program, so I will assume that customer service support, and things in relation to that will not provided. Maybe, in the future, if the program gains some popularity, that these things will be implemented.

Thanks Justin - Let's see what the OP has to say before giving up hope. - I'm not optimistic that it will truly be a "product", but I'll be delighted to receive a pleasant surprise. - Blake

[Whippet]

This looks awesome! I'm curious to see how the motion of the various robot components will be implemented in the design exporter.

[courtney.john28]

Has anyone been able to access the download today?

[lucas.alvarez96]

Nothing yet..
*presses F5 frantically*

[tab1a]

Originally Posted by cad321

Obviously with autodesk being the creator of the software this is going to revolve around autodesk products, however will there be support for importing from other cad software such as solidworks? whether it be the native files or step files.

Yes you can import files from solidworks or the likes, at least that's what I remember hearing at Girls Engineering Day and Oregon FIRST Faire.

[EmileH]

Any news on a projected release date?

[BXD Autodesk]

To the FIRST community:

Depsite our inital release date set for November 18th, we pushed back our release date to ensure the quality of Synthesis version 3.0.0.0. Sorry for the delay, we will be releasing within next week or so. After the official release, the code will be released to the public on GitHub.

Additionally, we will be releasing additional downloadable content after the release of the simulater. This will include more example robots to test with on the simulator, more sample code, and more tutorial content as questions arise. So, keep in touch for future content.

Please post all comments, questions, concerns on the BXD: Synthesis forums page instead of on Chief Delphi. We have Autodesk employees and Autodesk FIRST interns regulating the Synthesis forums on a regular basis. This also keeps the information and ideas more organized. All future answers to questions will be listed on the Synthesis forums page. We will continue to direct FIRST members to this link:

http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/bxd-synthesis/ct-p/97 (Which is found on the BXD: Synthesis webpage)

Thank you,
- BXD Team

[BXD Autodesk]

Sidenote:

We are trying really hard to get this to you guys! And we can't wait for you to try it and give us feedback on what you think. Hopefully we will be updating the website sooner then later with the release