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At first glance it may seem that all Civil 3D survey databases are created the same. In fact, maybe you have come to the realization that assigning a coordinate system, [...]

Have you ever installed an AutoCAD based product (such as AutoCAD Architecture, MEP, etc...) and really only needed it's AutoCAD functionality and menus? The following steps will allow you to [...]

Well, with AutoCAD 2012 you can! (If you use the new BLEND command.) Blend allows you to create a smooth transition between most open entities. Take these two arcs for [...]

If you have an Android enabled device, you can use AutoCAD WS for the Android... even on your mobile phone.  Imagine the ability to zoom, dimension and reference designs in [...]

In a production environment, keeping track of drawing revisions can be difficult, especially when CAD drawings are being supplied/updated by a sub-consultant.  In the event you're receiving regular drawing updates from [...]

Each year Lynn Allen offers a Tips and Tricks booklet which discusses the latest changes in AutoCAD software. Here's the link to the latest version for AutoCAD 2012: http://autocad.autodesk.com/ama/orig/ACAD12_tips_online.pdf

Each of the Revit's (Architecture, MEP, Structure) are gradually becoming available for download on Subscription Center.  Autodesk is slowly releasing it a percentage of clients at a time as to [...]

When working in Civil 3D don’t forget about the Transparent Commands Toolbar.  This collection of tools (because of their “transparency”) can be launched from within any active command.  Using these [...]

I'm confident I may have to hand in my "man card" after this post, or perhaps it's scary to admit I'm nearly 40 and I'm referencing Miley Cyrus songs on [...]

Revit Users have had this command for many years, but a recent introduction into AutoCAD 2012 is the Nudge command!  This will be a nice command to show your colleagues [...]