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Making custom linetypes is always a tricky endeavor, particularly when you start incorporating text and shapes files. Not only is it difficult to get them to look the way you want…
February 16, 2011 · 1 min read
For the past few weeks I've been working on a new project. We're taking our training manuals, example files, and even a few videos and putting them online. We're calling them CAD…
February 11, 2011 · 1 min read
In Part 1 of this blog post, we learned how to create a VBScript file to automatically create and set the ADSKFLEX_LICENSE_FILE environment variable. Next, we’ll go over how to…
February 9, 2011 · 1 min read
Everyone in AutoCAD drafts at a different speed. When you're watching someone use AutoCAD, especially if you are unfamiliar with the software, you might find yourself amazed at how…
February 3, 2011 · 2 min read
In Part 1 , I shared my initial thoughts on the Subassembly Composer. I've had more time to look at the subassembly composer and have documented some questions, answers, and notes…
January 19, 2011 · 3 min read
Autodesk Labs has released another handy tool for Civil 3D, the new Subassembly Composer. It's basically a tool that automates the programming of custom subassemblies. You can…
January 13, 2011 · 2 min read
I was babysitting my nephews recently and astonished by their ability to fight over whatever toy the other one was currently playing with. Sharing is clearly a learned behavior…
January 11, 2011 · 3 min read
Happy New Year! My CAD new year's resolution is to try out more of Autodesk's new programs. There are so many of them and there is so little time explore them. Here are a few that…
January 3, 2011 · 1 min read
Many engineering firms are built around the idea of “get the plans out the door.” That’s how they make their money. That’s what everybody rallies around. But what happens once the…
December 22, 2010 · 1 min read
This post is going to address another one of the more common AutoCAD conundrums that people run into. Most people are trained to use AutoCAD in 2D. However, even when working in a…
December 20, 2010 · 2 min read
At Autodesk University 2010, I was happy to have met many users throughout the exhibit. To get a better understanding of where everyone was coming from, I asked users what CAD…
December 2, 2010 · 1 min read
I'm going to expand on what makes Topobase different than a lot of the products in the Autodesk lineup. If you have are completely unfamiliar with Topobase, you might want to read…
November 30, 2010 · 2 min read
Most AutoCAD users are familiar with Express Tools, and one of the most frequently asked questions we get is where are my Express Tools? If you do not have them showing, the first…
November 24, 2010 · 2 min read
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