How to Fix Black Background in Revit for Seamless Workflow
Here’s how to fix an unwanted black background in Revit!
AutoCAD Units, Part 2
To be on a first-name, good-buddy basis with AutoCAD, I believe that a designer needs to thoroughly understand units. Here are some key considerations . . .
Overhangs and Wall Thicknesses in Revit
Roof overhangs behave differently in Revit when they are over different thicknesses of walls. Revit has some great tools for creating and modifying roof overhangs. Primary among these tools is the Pick Walls tool…
Controlling AutoCAD Line Weights
As CAD artists, we all want our drawings to look professional and appealing. Well-managed line weights play a crucial role in making your AutoCAD drawings look professional and beautiful. Line weights can also improve a drawing’s legibility. . .
Linetype Scale Matrix Tutorial, Part 2
Part 2 of 2 This is a continuation of our tutorial in which we shared the Best CAD Tips Linetype Scale Matrix. CLICK HERE to read Part 1 of the tutorial. Why are my dotted and dashed lines not showing up dotted and dashed? You can get a free download of the Best CAD...
Linetype Scale Matrix Tutorial, Part 1
One of the most confusing and frustrating problems for many AutoCAD users is making dotted and dashed lines appear correctly, consistently, regardless of the scale of the drawing. Now there is a way to always have your linetypes show up properly. It involves the use of a simple matrix . . .
Using a Rotated Work Plane in Revit
What’s the best way to handle a portion of a plan where the walls are all rotated 30 degrees from the “main” part of the building? Here’s an easy solution . . .
Sizing Text in CAD Dimensions
Text in AutoCAD dimensions can be puzzling. This post will cover some basic concepts and two different approaches to controlling the size of text in dimensions. . .