AUGI Salary survey results out
I just got the Sept 2014 issue of AUGI magazine, which features the annual salary survey of their members and readers. Very pleased to see the average earnings of CAD artists at a surprisingly high level . . .
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 . . .
Architect Shigeru Ban awarded Pritzger Prize
Japanese architect Shigeru Ban was awarded the prestigious Pritzger Prize in March of this year. This is the highest award bestowed in the worldwide architecture profession.
Creating a great CAD title block–the basics
Every good drawing deserves a great title block. In some ways, the title block is more important than the drawing’s content . . .
Hiding a linked model’s levels and grids in Revit
How to hide the level lines and grid lines in a linked Revit model, thus preventing duplication of grid and level lines in the current model. It’s easy . . .
Use CAD for Everything
For me, CAD is not just some software that I use for work. It’s also a great tool for understanding things and creating things.
The Power of the Function Keys in AutoCAD
The Function keys can be used to quickly control several critical AutoCAD settings, and are great time-savers …
Docking Dialog Boxes in Revit 2014
The video tutorial shows how to dock dialog boxes in Revit, including how to fix a new Version 2014 docking issue …
Create 2D views from 3D object with Flatshot
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.
Very comfortable CAD keyboard
I've been using the Logitech Wireless Wave Combo Mk550 for a couple of months, and I really like it for AutoCAD and Revit work. The MK550 is very comfortable, with its "wave" shape and its padded front apron. It's Unifying compatible, which means it works with the...
