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Creating a great CAD title block–the basics

Creating a great CAD title block–the basics

by Mark | May 11, 2014 | Basics---Better, Featured, The Human Side

Every good drawing deserves a great title block. In some ways, the title block is more important than the drawing’s content . . .

Create 2D views from 3D object with Flatshot

Create 2D views from 3D object with Flatshot

by Mark | Nov 22, 2013 | 3D CAD, Featured, Info Transfer, Power Tools

Video included! In this CAD tip we look at creating 2D views from a 3D object that we’ve imported into AutoCAD. To create it we use a command called FLATSHOT.

Transitioning a firm from AutoCAD to Revit

Transitioning a firm from AutoCAD to Revit

by Mark | Oct 21, 2013 | Featured, News and Views, The Human Side

The CAD to BIM transition is on the minds of many firms today, and it’s a tough challenge, whether your firm is large, small, or in between. Around the world, we’re in a time of major change in our digital design and documentation tools.

Looking at the CAD Keyboard, Part 2

Looking at the CAD Keyboard, Part 2

by Mark | Sep 7, 2013 | Basics---Better, Featured, Revit, The Human Side, The Interface

One of my favorite speed tips for CAD users who want to be more efficient is: Notice which actions you repeat . . .

Top 10 Usability Roadblocks in AutoCAD

Top 10 Usability Roadblocks in AutoCAD

by Mark | Aug 28, 2013 | Basics---Better, Featured, Settings and Options, The Human Side, The Interface

AutoCAD is a great application, but it has some usability roadblocks that continue to frustrate us. Here is my list of top 10 annoyances in using AutoCAD . . .

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