CAD Masters Blog & Resources
Practical guides, cheat sheets, and release news for AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, and the wider Autodesk ecosystem — written by the CAD Masters team.
What's New in AutoCAD 2027: A Feature-by-Feature Guide for Design Professionals At CAD Masters, our Autodesk Certified Instructors — recognized at both the Gold and Platinum levels…
April 18, 2026 · 11 min read
Each new version of AutoCAD comes with upgrades. Some of these features are entirely new, while others build on existing tools. Below is an insider’s look at what is in store for…
April 11, 2019 · 6 min read
**Are you currently using AutoCAD LT? If so, AND you are eligible for a renewal, you can purchase a new subscription of AutoCAD 2019 with Specialized Toolsets for $1,000 (over 35%…
May 24, 2018 · 1 min read
We all need to save a little time and work more efficiently. So, we decided to put together a handy list of essential AutoCAD Commands and Shortcuts. AutoCAD Commands & Shortcuts…
September 11, 2017 · 3 min read
Starting on August 14, 2015, customers with certain Desktop Subscription products will have access to additional previous versions. Access to previously released versions of…
August 13, 2015 · 1 min read
In the not too distant past Autodesk introduced Autodesk 360. 360 encompasses their cloud offerings. For most users where they see A360 is in the saving of design files and the…
July 14, 2015 · 1 min read
Here is a list of CAD Masters’ top AutoCAD Map 3D 2015 new features, in no particular order. Installs on top of other AutoCAD installations If multiple versions of AutoCAD 2015 are…
March 28, 2014 · 1 min read
If you are in the engineering or GIS business, you have probably needed to translate data from one format or database to another, such as from ESRI® ArcSDE® to AutoCAD® DWG. For…
March 13, 2014 · 1 min read
During my Autodesk University class this past week, there was a question regarding connecting to ESRI ArcSDE using AutoCAD Map 3D FDO. Specifically, someone asked about connecting…
December 7, 2013 · 3 min read
I'd like to share with you information I’ve found while researching MAP-21, the new legislation that affects federally funded transportation projects. On October 1, 2012, the…
January 21, 2013 · 2 min read
As one of the instructors here at CAD Masters, I’d have to say one of my favorite topics to teach is creating custom AutoCAD linetypes. While not too difficult, it tends to be a…
January 10, 2013 · 3 min read
AutoCAD Map 2013 Service Pack 1 was recently released. It’s not available through the support.autodesk.com website yet, but is available through the Communication Center in…
September 26, 2012 · 1 min read
Previously, we compared some of the differences between Dropbox and Autodesk 360, see the original post here . Since posting, we have found that Desktop Integration is available…
April 12, 2012 · 1 min read
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