Autodesk Synthesis - FRC Game Simulator

[JustinCAD]

Originally Posted by cad321

Has there been any word on when we might expect Labview support with Synthesis (if any)?

On the forums for BXD Synthesis, it is stated:
"Currently, we only support C++ and Java code interpretation, but we certainly plan to also support LabVIEW in the future."

You can find the thread stating this here. Please note that this thread was posted on the 22nd of December, 2014.

Originally Posted by Sperkowsky

I assume no Solidworks support

To my knowledge, no, there will be no Solidworks support. This is not based on facts, just my opinion.

Inventor is a program made by Autodesk, and so is BXD Synthesis. I don't think they would use another company's product when they have their own.

Who knows? Maybe It'll happen in the future.

[first3234]

Any new updates yet I would really like to try out synthesis and explore the program

[lucas.alvarez96]

Originally Posted by EmileH

Yes. I am so ready to throw our Robot CAD and code on this thing and actually get to simulate driving our robot.

I'm so ready to throw my team's robot CAD and code and fail my exams cause I was testing the simulator!

[BXD Autodesk]

Unfortunately because of last minute fixes and testing we will have to push off our release for another day or two at the minimum.

We are not in the business of releasing unfinished products and we hope to make a application that will result in overall performance without skipping out on any particular idea.

But we have decided to remake our launcher as a last ditch effort and it will bring a new style for those who have previously seen the simulator!

Please check back for more info that we will be posting each day!

[BXD Autodesk]

Originally Posted by cad321

Has there been any word on when we might expect Labview support with Synthesis (if any)?

Labview is not currently supported by Autodesk Synthesis, and for the time being there is no plan to add it.

[Munchskull]

Originally Posted by Sperkowsky

I assume no Solidworks support

Having seen this software demoed and having asked this question myself, I feel confident relaying that there will not be solidworks support. WPI is however working on a solidworks equivalent. That said you can get Inventor for free and convert your files from solidworks to Inventor to synthesis. I know that 955 did that with their 2015 robot.

[J_B_Wood]

Looks like the site is down. Any news on when the download will be up?

[orangemoore]

Originally Posted by joeyxylophone

Looks like the site is down. Any news on when the download will be up?

Read post #34.

[audietron]

Originally Posted by BXD Autodesk

We will have to be delaying the release for later on tonight, please check back for more updates.

Our robot is in the tutorial, that is pretty neat to see!

[JustinCAD]

For anyone who questioning if the site is down:

The main BXD site for Autodesk is down, but you can still access the BXD Synthesis downloads pages by clicking here!

[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

[Poseidon5817]

In case anybody was waiting on this (like me), this has been out for a while now.