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Drawing Accurately

I can not stress enough the importance of drawing accurately when using Autodesk® Architectural Desktop, AutoCAD® Architecture, or even AutoCAD®, for that matter. Nearly

Originally posted by David Koch from The Architect's Desktop
ReBlogged here on 26 May 2007

Autodesk Freewheel DWF Contest Highlights

My blog posting with a request for DWF files went quite well. Files came in from around the globe. I have already mentioned the

Originally posted by Scott Sheppard from It’s Alive in the Lab
ReBlogged here on 26 May 2007

I will Be There -> Experience the Possibilities Autodesk Event in Chicago June 5th, 2007

Just got the call yesterday that the AutoCAD 2008 session at the upcoming Autodesk event "Experience the Possibilities" in Chicago is so popular that they have to add

Originally posted by Shaan from Between the Lines
ReBlogged here on 26 May 2007

Autodesk Freewheel and Autodesk Freewheel... :-)

I said Autodesk Freewheel twice for a reason as there are now two locations and versions for viewing DWF files with no install of viewer software. There is

Originally posted by Shaan from Between the Lines
ReBlogged here on 26 May 2007

Install ADMS on Vista

So I have to give credit to George Gaeke at Bell Business Solutions (though he doesn't know he helped me), Dana Judge (who doesn't

Originally posted by Scott from Civil 3D - Paving the Way
ReBlogged here on 25 May 2007

Feature Recognition for Autodesk Inventor 2008

Inventor QA Manager, Sanjay Jayabal, reports that the technology preview of the Feature Recognition for Autodesk Inventor has been updated for Autodesk Inventor 2008.

Originally posted by Scott Sheppard from It’s Alive in the Lab
ReBlogged here on 25 May 2007

Displaying a progress meter during long operations in AutoCAD using .NET - Part 1

It's often desirable to show a progress meter during lengthy operations. Although there's currently no public API to make use of AutoCAD's progress meter

Originally posted by Kean Walmsley from Through the Interface
ReBlogged here on 25 May 2007

Travelouge: Back from Madison

I've been in Madison, Wisconsin training this week and am now back in the office looking forward to a weekend (holiday in the US)

Originally posted by tbdesign from Ted Boardman's Visualization Blog
ReBlogged here on 25 May 2007

Why Products Fail

Why Products Fail:Sketching User Experience is, nominally, a book about product design. But it would be just as accurate to say that it's a

Originally posted by Joel from Orr's Observations
ReBlogged here on 25 May 2007

Discovery Channel :: News - Technology :: Acoustic Stove Could Aid Third World

Discovery Channel :: News - Technology :: Acoustic Stove Could Aid Third World:An appliance being designed for developing communities in Africa and Asia not

Originally posted by Joel from Orr's Observations
ReBlogged here on 25 May 2007

Custom shape of stair stringer

One of my structural users specializing in industrial building type has sent me an email saying that he needs to model some exterior stairs

Originally posted by Nicolas Mangon from BIM & BEAM
ReBlogged here on 25 May 2007

DWG File Association & Autodesk DWG TrueView

Ever wondered why Autodesk DWG TrueView 2008 appears to only associate the *.dwg file extension for the current user? Even more so, that the

Originally posted by Volker Joseph from Beyond the Paper
ReBlogged here on 25 May 2007

Experience The Possibilities Tour - América Latina

Usted está invitado al Tour Experience the Possibilities de Autodesk 12 Junho 2007 Caracas 14 Junho 2007 Bogotá 15 Junho 2007 Lima 19 Junho

Originally posted by João Brogueira from BLAUGI
ReBlogged here on 25 May 2007

Let us observe on May 25th

Towel Day!Don't Panic! Just join many around the world in celebrating the life and literary art of one hoopy frood, Douglas Adams. I'm sure

Originally posted by Melanie (Stone) Perry from Mistress of the Dorkness
ReBlogged here on 25 May 2007

Publish to Google Earth for AutoCAD 2008

New Version for AutoCAD 2008 posted!   Google Earth Extension Technology Preview This AutoCAD 2008 add-on  is useful in publishing and viewing your DWG-based

Originally posted by Shaan from Between the Lines
ReBlogged here on 25 May 2007

Google Earth Publishing Extension for AutoCAD 2008 Products

Product Line Manager, Eric Stover, reports that the technology preview of the Google Earth Publishing Extension has been updated for the AutoCAD 2008 family

Originally posted by Scott Sheppard from It’s Alive in the Lab
ReBlogged here on 25 May 2007

What is a RIP - O que é um RIP

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raster_image_processor Um RIP pode ser um software ou hardware que facilita a impressão de imagens raster, em especial no que toca à uniformização de

Originally posted by João Brogueira from CAD ptbr - Falando sobre CAD, GIS e 3D em Português...por João Brogueira
ReBlogged here on 25 May 2007

More AutoCAD 2008 Books Coming Out

Four new books from well respected and known authors are now coming out and Lee Ambrosius goes into greater detail in his blog post

Originally posted by Shaan from Between the Lines
ReBlogged here on 25 May 2007

More AutoCAD Tool Palette Resources

Michael Beall wrote me in response to my unofficial Tool Palette themed posts this week on the blog and provided more resources for AutoCAD Tool Palettes.

Originally posted by Shaan from Between the Lines
ReBlogged here on 25 May 2007

Could Jürgen Wagner be SpongeBob SquarePants?

That is the question that sprang to my mind ;-) when I spotted some striking similarities between Scott Sheppard's blog post "Jürgen Wagner: Freewheel

Originally posted by MikePerry from BLAUGI
ReBlogged here on 25 May 2007

Upcoming Tradeshow where Autodesk will be present

Atlantic Design & Manufacturing ShowJune 12-14, 2007Jakob Javits Convention CenterNew York, NYBooth #337

Originally posted by João Brogueira from BLAUGI
ReBlogged here on 25 May 2007

Revit Architecture and AutoCAD Architecture Achieve Full IFC 2x3

Autodesk announced today that Revit Architecture 2008, architectural software purpose-built for building information modeling (BIM), and AutoCAD Architecture 2008, software for architects based on

Originally posted by João Brogueira from BLAUGI
ReBlogged here on 24 May 2007

Autodesk Announces IFC 2x3 Certification for Revit Architecture and AutoCAD Architecture

If this BIM thing is ever going to take off, we will need to be able to share all the great BIM data we

Originally posted by Todd from CAD Shack
ReBlogged here on 24 May 2007

Digital wide-format inkjet printers - Impressoras digitais de grande formato

In an area where Virtual Reality posters, outdoors...are a must is interesting to have a look to this site.Numa área onde a Realidade Virtual

Originally posted by João Brogueira from CAD ptbr - Falando sobre CAD, GIS e 3D em Português...por João Brogueira
ReBlogged here on 24 May 2007

AutoCAD 3D Online Course

If you are interested in learning about the 3D modeling tools in AutoCAD 2007 and 2008, you can view the Transitioning to 3D with

Originally posted by hewetth from Heidi Hewett's Blog
ReBlogged here on 24 May 2007

Jürgen Wagner: Freewheel User and Nice Guy

Jürgen Wagner was the first to respond to my post entitled Internal Autodesk Contest: Looking for cool DWF files for Autodesk Freewheel. Jürgen supplied

Originally posted by Scott Sheppard from It’s Alive in the Lab
ReBlogged here on 24 May 2007

American Idol Finale and an AutoCAD Hip Tip!

Who will win?  Jordin or Blake...as I write I realize that those of you on the East Coast are so much closer to knowing

Originally posted by Lynn Allen from Lynn Allen's Blog
ReBlogged here on 24 May 2007

Network Licensing and Revit xxx 2008

A little reminder. If you are upgrading to the latest release you must also upgrade the FlexLM software that manages your licensing. The required

Originally posted by Steve from Revit OpEd
ReBlogged here on 24 May 2007

Internal Autodesk Contest: Looking for cool DWF files for Autodesk Freewheel

Autodesk Freewheel is the production version of the service that has graduated from Autodesk Labs. Internally, we have a contest in the works. The

Originally posted by Scott Sheppard from It’s Alive in the Lab
ReBlogged here on 23 May 2007

AutoCAD Books Coming Soon to a Store (or Web Site) Near You

Seems just like yesterday when I was thinking about starting to work on my AutoCAD 2008 content for my website, but that was actually

Originally posted by Lee Ambrosius from HyperPics: Beyond the UI
ReBlogged here on 23 May 2007

IE7 crashes when clicking on drop-down boxes

On some pages when there are drop-down boxes IE crashes for me. Internet Explorer has stopped working A problem caused the program to stop

Originally posted by JTB World from JTB World Blog
ReBlogged here on 23 May 2007

Sheets Happen online course

If you are interested in learning about the AutoCAD Sheet Set Manager (and who isn't?!), you can view the Sheets Happen course that I

Originally posted by hewetth from Heidi Hewett's Blog
ReBlogged here on 23 May 2007

A Great Hosting Service

For more information have a look here PLUS... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more!

Originally posted by João Brogueira from CAD ptbr - Falando sobre CAD, GIS e 3D em Português...por João Brogueira
ReBlogged here on 23 May 2007

Les noms des forums du forum Français AUGI ont changé / Forum name changes appear in the AUGI "Français" forums

AUGI vient de terminer de renommer certains sous-forums Français. Ce changement de dénomination rend le forum Français cohérent avec les nouveaux noms des produits

Originally posted by MikePerry from BLAUGI
ReBlogged here on 23 May 2007

Links Rápidos para os Fóruns do AUGI

O Fórum do AUGI reservam-lhe muito mais do que está esperando. Preparamos uma série de Links Rápidos para o ajudar a conhecer melhor O

Originally posted by João Brogueira from BLAUGI
ReBlogged here on 23 May 2007

Installing the Autodesk Inventor Translator Add-ins

A Ms. Richelle Feder from Fort Lee New Jersey writes:Do the Translator Add-ins work for either Autodesk Inventor or the Autodesk Inventor LT Technology

Originally posted by Scott Sheppard from It’s Alive in the Lab
ReBlogged here on 23 May 2007

DWF Text Search III

Well, it seems that we are back to the subject of "Text Search". Mind you, we had many many requests from customers to introduce

Originally posted by Volker Joseph from Beyond the Paper
ReBlogged here on 23 May 2007

Fóruns de suporte e discussão do AUGI em Português

A estrutura actual dos Fóruns em Português do AUGI cobre uma vasta área de conhecimento sobre os produtos da Autodesk.Eles estão ao seu serviço

Originally posted by João Brogueira from CAD ptbr - Falando sobre CAD, GIS e 3D em Português...por João Brogueira
ReBlogged here on 23 May 2007

Denver: PAUG meeting tomorrow / AUGI CAD Camp the day after

If you are in the Denver area tomorrow (2007-05-23) and_or the following day (2007-05-24), you may wish to take the opportunity to learn, network,

Originally posted by MikePerry from BLAUGI
ReBlogged here on 23 May 2007

20 MB - Gmail - Atachments - Anexos

Agora você pode mandar anexos maiores no GMAIL - até 20MB.With Gmail, you can send and receive messages up to 20 megabytes (MB) in

Originally posted by João Brogueira from CAD ptbr - Falando sobre CAD, GIS e 3D em Português...por João Brogueira
ReBlogged here on 23 May 2007

Denver PAUG and CAD Camp this week!

If you are in the Denver area, come join us this week for the PAUG (Professional AutoCAD User Group) meeting and the Denver CAD

Originally posted by hewetth from Heidi Hewett's Blog
ReBlogged here on 22 May 2007

AutoCAD Tool Palette Rollup and Rollout Speed

A huge Thank You to John Beltran of the AutoCAD Software Development Team for this excellent explanation of how to change the speed of the Tool Palette

Originally posted by Shaan from Between the Lines
ReBlogged here on 22 May 2007

Tool Palettes Rock!

For those who are now using or thinking of using the AutoCAD Tool Palettes there is even more reasons to use them. I am

Originally posted by Shaan from Between the Lines
ReBlogged here on 22 May 2007

Specify Current Tool Palette or Group - New in AutoCAD 2008 TPNAVIGATE

In AutoCAD 2008 we added the ability to switch Tool Palettes and Groups at the AutoCAD command line with the command TPNAVIGATE. This means

Originally posted by Shaan from Between the Lines
ReBlogged here on 22 May 2007

Ringing in the Ears? It Might Not Be Inside Your Head, this time.

The Cicada insects are now emerging in some parts of the United States after 17 years of hibernation underground. They are harmless but very annoying with their

Originally posted by Shaan from Between the Lines
ReBlogged here on 22 May 2007

How to identify the Beam Start and End

Many structural users have expressed that it seems quite cumbersome in Revit Structure to quickly identify the Beam Start and End (Figure 1). (Figure

Originally posted by Nicolas Mangon from BIM & BEAM
ReBlogged here on 22 May 2007

3D Mouse
Through Hand Waving

WPI reports on a new experimental 3D mouse. The sensor is attached to a ring, and the ring worn on a finger. Wave around

Originally posted by ralph grabowski from WorldCAD Access
ReBlogged here on 22 May 2007

AutoCAD does more than it offers to users

Originally posted by AutoCADder from AutoCADder
ReBlogged here on 22 May 2007

Request for Feedback: 3D Text Search in DWF files

DWF Beta Manager, Volker Joseph, reports that our product design team is asking for your input:When it comes to text search, we know what

Originally posted by Scott Sheppard from It’s Alive in the Lab
ReBlogged here on 22 May 2007

AutoCAD 2008 - Automatic DWF Publish

Originally posted by R.K. McSwain from CAD Panacea
ReBlogged here on 22 May 2007

[Untitled]

clipped from www.micrograf.pt Acelere as suas tarefas do dia-a-dia através do software AutoCAD LT 2008, o produto de desenho 2D e detalhe mais vendido

Originally posted by João Brogueira from CAD ptbr - Falando sobre CAD, GIS e 3D em Português...por João Brogueira
ReBlogged here on 22 May 2007

Client provided CAD Files

When your client provides you with CAD files to "jump start" your design process, this may be a red flag.Will the client be providing

Originally posted by CADDManager from CADDManager.com Blog
ReBlogged here on 22 May 2007

What I do with Revit...

Part of my own job is to be an expert on architectural software. Beyond the teaching and implementations of Revit, to be able to

Originally from Revit Uses
ReBlogged here on 22 May 2007

The Last Leg of the ETP Tour

I finished my part of the ETP Tour last week with the three cities of San Jose, Anaheim and Seattle.  I was definitely sad

Originally posted by Lynn Allen from Lynn Allen's Blog
ReBlogged here on 22 May 2007

Using a jig from .NET to multiply insert AutoCAD blocks - Part 2

In the last post we looked at a jig that can be used to add block references to an AutoCAD drawing. This post extends

Originally posted by Kean Walmsley from Through the Interface
ReBlogged here on 22 May 2007

Visual Studio 2005 & MSIE7 causing DWF Script Errors

Users reported script errors when opening a DWF located on a network drive, when using the Visual Studio 2005 Web Browser Component on a

Originally posted by Volker Joseph from Beyond the Paper
ReBlogged here on 22 May 2007

Last Week in Tasmania

Just a few highlights and lowlights of last weeks trip to give some presentations in far away but beautiful Hobart Tasmania. It was also

Originally posted by Shaan from Between the Lines
ReBlogged here on 22 May 2007

Get your Popcorn and Perhaps Watch the Design Review Video

Autodesker Brian Pene created a video about the free Autodesk Design Review 2008 and even used the collaboration word. Brian posted it on Google as

Originally posted by Shaan from Between the Lines
ReBlogged here on 22 May 2007

Thanks a lot! Muito obrigado!

In 7 months this blog registered more than 32.000 unique visitors (one IP counts only once per day) from 116 countries. Em 7 meses

Originally posted by João Brogueira from CAD ptbr - Falando sobre CAD, GIS e 3D em Português...por João Brogueira
ReBlogged here on 22 May 2007

One Million
Or?

Autodesk issued a press release proclaiming one million licenses of 3D software -- a number that's simultaneously too low and too high. Here's why:

Originally posted by ralph grabowski from WorldCAD Access
ReBlogged here on 22 May 2007

Who's Responsible?

According to 3D CAD News, more than 90% of the respondents in the CADCAMNet 2007 CAD Interoperability Survey felt that CAD vendors should be

Originally posted by Deelip Menezes from Deelip Menezes
ReBlogged here on 21 May 2007

Holographics set to feed a market hungry for data backup | Technology | Guardian Unlimited Technology

Holographics set to feed a market hungry for data backup | Technology | Guardian Unlimited Technology:It has taken 40 years, but our insatiable appetite

Originally posted by Joel from Orr's Observations
ReBlogged here on 21 May 2007

Kurzweil speech online

*************************Killer App Expo - Ray KurzweilTechnology Evangelist May 16, 2007*************************Ray Kurzweil's speech at Killer AppExpo in Fort Wayne, Indiana, can veviewed online in 1080p

Originally posted by Joel from Orr's Observations
ReBlogged here on 21 May 2007

Google: Automatic
3D Model Construction

Google has an exclusive license from Standford University to use technology that automatically creates 3D models. No details, but I wonder if it involves

Originally posted by ralph grabowski from WorldCAD Access
ReBlogged here on 21 May 2007

Acad162_icon.exe is clean

Trying F-Secure Internet Security Technology Preview and it found an AutoCAD related file suspicious. Result: 1 malware foundTrojan-Clicker.Win32.Agent.jl (virus)C:\Windows\Installer\{5783F2D7-6001-0409-0002-0060B0CE6BBA}\Acad162_icon.exe I submitted the file and

Originally posted by JTB World from JTB World Blog
ReBlogged here on 21 May 2007

Would you like to work as Product Manager for AutoCAD?

Now is the chance. According to Eric Stover, Autodesk. Description: Do you love Architecture or Engineering? Want to be the product manager for software

Originally posted by JTB World from JTB World Blog
ReBlogged here on 21 May 2007

System Requirements for the Autodesk Network License Manager

According to this KB article 64-bit Windows operating systems like Windows Vista 64-bit are not tested or supported for NLM based on FLEXlm/FLEXnet that Autodesk

Originally posted by JTB World from JTB World Blog
ReBlogged here on 21 May 2007

MCAD Magazine: Autodesk Labs' experiment primed to shake up 3D market

The Autodesk Inventor LT Technology Preview is covered in the May Issue of MCAD Magazine. Check it out! The Autodesk Inventor LT Technology Preview

Originally posted by Scott Sheppard from It’s Alive in the Lab
ReBlogged here on 21 May 2007

Record Number of DWF Toolkit Downloads

The DWF Toolkit is used internally by Autodesk developers to read and write DWF files. We openly post the source code and DWF specification

Originally posted by Scott Sheppard from It’s Alive in the Lab
ReBlogged here on 21 May 2007

New CEO
For Fixing Siemens

Austrian-born, German-speaking, ex-head of American pharmaceutical Merck's Global Human Health division Peter Löscher agrees to become the new ceo of Siemens. He is the

Originally posted by ralph grabowski from WorldCAD Access
ReBlogged here on 21 May 2007

Les surfaces en mètre et pied carré

Ça faisait un bail mais comme personne ne c'est plaint j'ai assumé que personne ne me manquait. De toute façon, voici comment addicher les

Originally posted by Daniel Hurtubise from Revit It!
ReBlogged here on 21 May 2007

Interesting things to do with/Coisas interessantes para fazer com o Google Earth

Um Blog com conteúdos muito interessantes para quem usa o Google Earth. clipped from www.gelib.fox-fam.com Google Earth Library Interesting things to do with Google

Originally posted by João Brogueira from CAD ptbr - Falando sobre CAD, GIS e 3D em Português...por João Brogueira
ReBlogged here on 21 May 2007

It is ACADLT, not ACLT anymore

Originally posted by AutoCADder from AutoCADder
ReBlogged here on 20 May 2007

Peak behind the AU main stage curtain and see the Wizard of Oz

Ok! the Wizard of Oz does not really live back there, regardless what I may believe think... but nevertheless, take this opportunity to go

Originally posted by MikePerry from BLAUGI
ReBlogged here on 20 May 2007

Save plot settings to a layout

When you set up a plot in the Plot dialog box, you can save your settings to the Model tab or any layout tab.

Originally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter
ReBlogged here on 20 May 2007

Save plot settings to a layout

When you set up a plot in the Plot dialog box, you can save your settings to the Model tab or any layout tab.

Originally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter
ReBlogged here on 20 May 2007

AutoCAD Tutorial: Create a dynamic block of a door

Dynamic blocks are an amazing feature, but they can be complicated. This tutorial will teach you many techniques that you can use in your

Originally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter
ReBlogged here on 20 May 2007

Repeat previous commands

You certainly know that you can repeat the last command by pressing Enter or the spacebar. However, many people don't know that you can

Originally posted by contact@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter
ReBlogged here on 20 May 2007

April 2007 Resource of the Month - DotSoft

Terry Dotson's excellent AutoCAD software site offers lots of free AutoLISP routines, tips, and some very capable software for sale. Dotsoft is the leading

Originally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter
ReBlogged here on 20 May 2007

Web seminar: Upgrading to AutoCAD 2008

Looking for a way to customize the Dashboard to fit your needs? Have you ever wished that you could override layer properties in a

Originally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter
ReBlogged here on 20 May 2007

Undo changes in Properties palette

The Properties palette (Ctrl+1) is a great place to edit objects in many cases. When you double-click most objects, the Properties palette opens so

Originally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter
ReBlogged here on 20 May 2007

Dealing with gaps

Gaps can be frustrating. You want to hatch an almost-closed object, but it doesn't work. You may want to join lines, or close an

Originally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter
ReBlogged here on 20 May 2007

Tutorial: Automate annotation in AutoCAD 2008

A new feature of AutoCAD 2008 is the ability to automate the sizing of annotation, such as text and dimensions, in viewports with varying

Originally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter
ReBlogged here on 20 May 2007

Webinar: Managing Dynamic Blocks in AutoCAD

For years, you have used block libraries to eliminate repetitive drawing tasks. But over time, your libraries have probably spun out of control with

Originally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter
ReBlogged here on 20 May 2007

Align a block to other objects (2006 and later)

f you'd like to be able to quickly snap a block aligned or perpendicular to another object, a quick, helpful use for dynamic blocks

Originally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter
ReBlogged here on 20 May 2007

March 2007 Resource of the Month - AutoCAD Insider

AutoCAD Insider is Heidi Hewett's excellent blog of AutoCAD tips and techniques. Heidi works for Autodesk and has the ability to explain complex features

Originally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter
ReBlogged here on 20 May 2007

Tutorial: Create a command alias (keyboard shortcut)

Many people like to use the keyboard to enter commands, but some of the commands are long, hard to type, or difficult to remember.

Originally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter
ReBlogged here on 20 May 2007

Quickly format dimensions

Usually, it's best to format your dimensions using a dimension style. If you want an exception to the style, create an override. To create

Originally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter
ReBlogged here on 20 May 2007

February, 2007 resource of the month - Learn AutoCAD

Learn AutoCAD, is a blog with tutorials, mostly in video format, includes sound, that lets you see clearly what's happening.

Originally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter
ReBlogged here on 20 May 2007

AutoCAD 2008 is on the way

I can now tell you all about AutoCAD 2008! The new features will be useful to almost all users. They integrate all aspect of

Originally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter
ReBlogged here on 20 May 2007

Temporarily override OSNAP, ORTHO, and other drafting settings

You're drawing merrily along and you want to draw a line to a point, but you have OSNAP on, so the lineit keeps on

Originally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter
ReBlogged here on 20 May 2007

Tutorial: Create a custom workspace in AutoCAD 2006 and later

A workspace defines your user interface -- which toolbars, menus, and palettes (including the command window) appear, and where. Workspaces are a great feature

Originally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter
ReBlogged here on 20 May 2007

Autodesk announces AutoCAD2008

Today, Autodesk announced its upcoming release, AutoCAD 2008. Here's some text from the press release: "Key enhancements include: -- Simple, intuitive creation, editing and

Originally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter
ReBlogged here on 20 May 2007

Substitute one block for another

One of the advantages of blocks is that you can substitute one for another. Why would you do that? 1. Your organization switches to

Originally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter
ReBlogged here on 20 May 2007

January 2007 resource of the month

Daily Autocad is a new daily blog with in-depth articles on all levels of expertise.

Originally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter
ReBlogged here on 20 May 2007

Flip objects with dynamic blocks

You can create dynamic blocks that you can easily flip after you insert them. This is great for doors which may open from the

Originally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter
ReBlogged here on 20 May 2007

System variables affecting the display of 3D solid models

The Daily Autocad is a new AutoCAD blog containing in-depth articles each day by a variety of AutoCAD experts in Turkey. Here's an excellent

Originally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter
ReBlogged here on 20 May 2007

Display a named view in a viewport

While you create your drawing, you may specify named views (View > Named Views) that display areas you'll want to show in a viewport

Originally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter
ReBlogged here on 20 May 2007

Tutorial: Create an architectural dimension style

Are you getting the look you need for your dimensions? Are you constantly making little adjustments? If dimensions aren't your friend, you need to

Originally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter
ReBlogged here on 20 May 2007

Happy New Year!

I'd like to wish everyone a happy holiday and a happy, health, successful, and peaceful New Year!

Originally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter
ReBlogged here on 20 May 2007

December 2006 resource

A fun, rambling blog relating to CAD, facilities management, and CAD products used for facilities management. A good read.

Originally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter
ReBlogged here on 20 May 2007

Zoom to objects

Often, you need to zoom in to see a specific object. Since AutoCAD 2005, the ZOOM command has had an Object option that makes

Originally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter
ReBlogged here on 20 May 2007

Create a shortcut to a template and workspace

You probably have a shortcut to AutoCAD on your desktop. If you do, you can customize how that shortcut works. You can even create

Originally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter
ReBlogged here on 20 May 2007

Tutorial: Filter the layer list

Do you have so many layers that you spend too much time rummaging through them? You can filter the layer list so that you

Originally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter
ReBlogged here on 20 May 2007

Revit in High School

Bill Brown of Santiago High School in Corona, CA gets my respect for preparing his kids to reach the next level. His school offers

Originally from Revit Uses
ReBlogged here on 20 May 2007

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