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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 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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

AutoCAD Fields With Objects

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:25:53 GMT

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

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.

The Basics of AutoCAD Fields

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:39:10 GMT

Follow this string of posts in order to understand AutoCAD Fields in their most basic for to their further complexities.

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.

Quickly Redirect XREF Paths

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:22:58 GMT

The command is called "Redefine Path". It's actually an Express Tools command that redirects any XREF path to a new location.