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I just received 2011 - do I need to upgrade the Network License Manag

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:15:56 GMT

Yes, it's that time again. New products shipping and lots of scrambling (I like bacon with my eggs). Anyway, yes, always upgrade the license manager when implementing new Autodesk Networked products. The current version is 11.7.0.0 for the 2011 programs.

Hidden UCS Options

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:15:55 GMT

The UCS is a powerful tool in AutoCAD that allows you to control the drawing plane. It is very important to learn how to use this tool. It can be used for good and evil (for example, in a civil drawing, it is important to keep the UCS in the World Coordinate System otherwise the drawing may not line up with XREFs correctly). Every AutoCAD drafter should learn to use and manipulate the UCS correctly.

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Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:15:55 GMT

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Switch AutoCAD to TURBO mode

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:41:09 GMT

Set AutoCAD parameters to make it as faster as possible - go to TURBO mode with the TURBO command.

What Is Wrong With My Hatch?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:24:02 GMT

Have you ever had a hatch pattern display incorrectly? If you are using a hatch pattern like gravel or concrete the sides of the intended shapes within the hatch may not line up properly. Giving you results that don't look at all like your desired hatching. This typically happens when the area that you are hatching is very far from the origin (0,0) of your coordinate system. In civil drawings moving the objects or changing the location of the origin is typically not an option because it would destroy the coordinate system of your drawing.

Scratch! (An AutoCAD Scratchpad Utility)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:11:41 GMT

Scratch provides a quick & simple way to utilize a temporary scratchpad layer in AutoCAD. Scratch allows you to quickly switch in & out of the scratchpad layer, and throw it away whenever you want, leaving the rest of your AutoCAD drawing untouched.

Free eBook: Developing AutoCAD Drawing System

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:31:50 GMT

E-book about creating a drawing system for AutoCAD. It will boost your productivity!

10 Features to Boost Your AutoCAD Productivity

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:31:40 GMT

Are you using AutoCAD just a replacement of manual drafting table? Or have you used all the new productivity features? Here are 10 features that can boost your productivity, but not many people aware of.

MicroStation tutorial series

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:31:39 GMT

Here is a tutorial series for you who want to learn MicroStation

10 AutoCAD Ribbon Tips You Should Know

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:19:22 GMT

Here are 10 AutoCAD ribbon tips I found on the internet (and one from my blog ;) that you might need to know..

AutoCAD Sheet Set Manager Quirks

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:29:03 GMT

The AutoCAD Sheet Set Manager is a powerful and handy tool, but small mistakes can cause confusion and bigger problems. Find out more about this feature and others here.

AutoCAD SSM Sheet List Tables

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:26:48 GMT

Discover the ability to automate the creating and updating of sheet list indexes through the AutoCAD Sheet Set Manager.

AutoCAD Fields With Tables

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:51:27 GMT

AutoCAD Fields have a variety of uses, of which include imbedding them within tables. Learn more about it at Indydrafter.com

Fields in Sheet Set Manager Continued

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:51:27 GMT

Keep learning more about the application of AutoCAD Fields and their use in conjuction with the Sheet Set Manager.

SSM Basics (Continued)

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:25:54 GMT

Keep learning more about the functions of the Sheet Set Manager in AutoCAD.

AutoCAD Fields With Objects

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:25:53 GMT

Keep learning about AutoCAD Fields and their uses with drawing objects.

SSM Page Setups and Plotting

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:25:53 GMT

Delve in deeper on the AutoCAD Sheet Set Manager to find its true potential for plotting and publishing production.

AutoCAD Fields With Blocks

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:25:51 GMT

Whether they are old-school or dynamic, there are many uses for AutoCAD Fields within blocks.

Publish Collate

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:25:51 GMT

What is up with the AutoCAD PUBLISHCOLLATE system variable? Find out more about it at Indydrafter.com

Modeling Swales & Ponds in Civil 3D 2008

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:11:19 GMT

Civil 3D has some great tools for creating 3D models of ponds and swales. This document will show you how to use many of the tools provided in Civil 3D to create ponds/swales in 8 basic steps.

AutoCAD Sheet Set Manager Basics

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:10:19 GMT

Learn the very basic operations of the AutoCAD SSM and develop upons those skills toward much more complex operations and uses of it.

Managing Fonts Used in Tables Linked to a Spreadsheet (AutoCAD 2008)

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:10:19 GMT

I love that you can link an Excel spreadsheet to an AutoCAD table. This is a very powerful tool, but I quickly discovered a problem: you can't use .shx fonts an Excel spreadsheet. Here is how you make it work.

AutoCAD Fields With SSM

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:41:52 GMT

Just like the title describes it. This is the first post in a series covering AutoCAD Fields used in conjunction with the Sheet Set Manager to improve workflow, effeciency, and effectiveness. Don't forget to check out all the other posts about Fields and other AutoCAD features.

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Thu, 14 May 2009 02:05:13 GMT

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Thu, 14 May 2009 02:05:03 GMT

This guys do fully parametric MEP revit families, they do really good plumbing families (Victaulic and so), also check the scalator, really impressive