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Many of you already know that Autodesk's DWF file format is a registered file type on www.google.com, but I thought I mention it againOriginally posted by Volker Joseph from Beyond the Paper ReBlogged here on 22 Oct 2007
Try this test
See how long you can avoid getting clipped. Click here.Originally posted by Joel from Orr's Observations ReBlogged here on 22 Oct 2007
October 2007 Resource of the Month - Lynn Allen's Blog
Lynn Allen's Blog is a treasure trove of "Hip Tips" and other information on AutoCAD. Lynn Allen is Autodesk's Technical Evangelist.Originally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 2007
October 2007 Resource of the Month - Lynn Allen's Blog
Lynn Allen's Blog is a treasure-trove of "Hip Tips" and other information on AutoCAD. Lynn Allen is Autodesk's Technical Evangelist.Originally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 2007
How do I get all my AutoLISP routines to load themselves?
B.N. asks how he can get his AutoLISP routines from an earlier release into AutoCAD 2007 so that they're always loaded and ready toOriginally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 2007
Tutorial: Create a visual style
Visual styles were introduced in AutoCAD 2007. They bring your ability to control how objects look to a whole new level. You can controlOriginally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 2007
Display toolbars
Sometimes people have trouble displaying a toolbar that isn't visible, or a toolbar seems to disappear for no apparent reason. Here are some tipsOriginally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 2007
September 2007 Resource of the Month - CADClips
CADClips - Over 45 hours of video lessons on AutoCAD, ADT, and Revit. (Since each lesson is well under an hour, there are aOriginally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 2007
Select a block before a writeblock or edit
If you want to writeblock a block (use the WBLOCK command to save the block as a separate drawing file), normally, you'd start theOriginally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 2007
Tutorial: eTransmit a drawing
The eTransmit feature helps you send drawings to others by collecting all of a drawing's associated files. It's also an excellent tool when youOriginally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 2007
Control the display of tooltips
AutoCAD displays tooltips for object snaps, polar tracking, and dynamic tooltip. The object snap and dynamic tooltips can get in each others' way. TheOriginally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 2007
Errata
AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008 Bible: The file ab26-f.dwt for the exercise, "Creating and Configuring a Sheet Set," on p. 931 is incorrect.Originally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 2007
August 2007 Resource of the Month - CADDManager.com
CADDManager.com is a site for CAD(D) managers, of course. It includes articles on best practices, CAD standards, a blog, surveys, and more.Originally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 2007
Use groups for flexibility
Groups are a feature that help you select several objects together, without putting them into a block. You can turn the group on andOriginally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 2007
Tutorial: Create attributes
Attributes are tags, or labels, for blocks. You can use attributes to add any text to a block. For example, attributes are often usedOriginally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 2007
Follow linear dimension with continued dimension
Ted Harris e-mailed me an AutoLISP routine that he uses to follow a linear dimension with a continued dimension. He notes, "one rarely entersOriginally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 2007
AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008 Bible published!
I just received my copies of the new book! It's the same comprehensive content, but updated for AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT 2008. Start fromOriginally posted by contact@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 2007
Vacation in July
As usual, I'll be taking some vacation in July, so the next newsletter will be in August.Originally posted by contact@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 2007
Webinar "Essential Strategies for Upgrading to AutoCAD 2008" is a success
Over 25 people attended my Web Seminar on the new features of AutoCAD 2008. If you missed it, you can still purchase the CDOriginally posted by contact@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 2007
June 2007 Resource of the Month - JTB World Blog
JTB World Blog is Jimmy Bergmark's useful blog about AutoCAD, CAD, and some other odds and ends.Originally posted by contact@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 2007
Extract data from objects in 2008
One of the new features in AutoCAD 2008 is data extraction. This might make you think of block attributes and data connectivity, but itOriginally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 2007
Precisely control the size of OLE text and objects
When you paste content from another application into an AutoCAD drawing, the OLE Text Size dialog box opens. AutoCAD picks up the font andOriginally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 2007
Carve a solid with a surface
One of the exciting new features of AutoCAD 2007 was to allow you to use the SLICE command to carve a solid with aOriginally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 2007
Web seminar: Upgrading to AutoCAD 2008 - Now in June!
Note: This seminar was originally scheduled for May, but was postponed due to technical problems. Looking for a way to customize the Dashboard toOriginally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 2007
Available for Pre-Order! - AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008 Bible
Just listed! Learn AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT from scratch or just the features you need. Delve into exciting new 2D features that everyone canOriginally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 2007
May 2007 Resource of the Month - Draftsperson.net
Draftsperson.net is an Australia-based site that offers free AutoLISP routines, tips, tutorials (including a series of AutoLISP lessons), over 400 free blocks, a listOriginally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 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 21 Oct 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 yourOriginally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 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 canOriginally posted by contact@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 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 leadingOriginally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 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 aOriginally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 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 soOriginally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 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 anOriginally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 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 varyingOriginally posted by ellen@ellenfinkelstein.com from AutoCAD Tips Newsletter ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 2007
Infected CAD files
From my AU 2007 class - BAD CAD:The InfectionsHere is a brief list of some of the areas that may be infected by havingOriginally posted by CADDManager from CADDManager.com Blog ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 2007
AutoCAD Critical Customization
From my AU 2007 class - Preventative CAD Management:I call it Critical Customization. Customization that works may include the following principles:Only customize the stuffOriginally posted by CADDManager from CADDManager.com Blog ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 2007
The CAD Manager is born
From my AU 2007 class - CAD Manager Career Path: The CAD Manager career path is one of the youngest forms of management inOriginally posted by CADDManager from CADDManager.com Blog ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 2007
R/evolução da Informação - Information R/evolution
Este fantástico vídeo, bem como o título original que usa a expressão “R/evolução”, caracteriza muito bem o estado actual da Ciência da Informação. NumaOriginally posted by João Brogueira from CAD ptbr - Falando sobre CAD, GIS e 3D em Português...por João Brogueira ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 2007
Total number of posts on a Blogger blog
Here is blogger hack to show the total number of posts on your blog. It uses JavaScript and JSON (JavaScript Object Notation). The onlyOriginally posted by JTB World from JTB World Blog ReBlogged here on 21 Oct 2007
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