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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.

Adding Linework to Revit perspective views

by Mark | Aug 16, 2013 | 3D CAD, Featured, Quality Control, Revit

I often find unwanted lines appearing in my Revit perspectives, or I have missing lines. I would like to be able to erase or add lines quickly. Here is how I do it . . .

Advanced Method to Clean a Corrupted CAD File

Advanced Method to Clean a Corrupted CAD File

by Mark | Jul 21, 2013 | Featured, Info Transfer, Power Tools, Quality Control

If you tried the basic DWG file cleaning procedure and you are still getting Audit errors or recurring items in the Purge list, go to the Advanced Super Cleaning Method below.

Consider the Reader of Your Drawing

by Mark | Oct 21, 2012 | Basics---Better, Featured, Quality Control, The Human Side

Drawings are essentially a form of communication. A CAD professional should always be considerate of the person who will be reading his or her drawing, and make the drawing as legible as you can. Here are some general rules . . .

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