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Wish granted! | Revit 2022.1 'Snap to Middle of Two Points'

Revit, finally, got this feature I missed from AutoCAD days. Yes, you could always use dimensions to constrain 'EQ' between two references to place something midway but often that was just a hassle. Midpoint snap just places it, no dim, no delete dim, no unnecessary (if you don't need) constraints to fight later on! More at: What’s New in Revit 2022.1 | blogs.autodesk.com Read more →

Well, that's saved me a fortune! | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio

As a Surface Book 2 (SB2) owner I watched the launch of its replacement, the Surface Laptop Studio (SLS), this morning with some interest. Although the specification mostly impressed* the new form factor doesn't really appeal. It looses the iconic Surface Book hinge and ability to detach the display that is, for me, a great feature of the current design. Detaching the display means the SB2 loses access to its graphics card, left in the base with secondary battery, but becomes a light weight high powered large tablet as the i7 chip, integrated Intel Graphics and storage are all in... Read more →

Autodesk rebranding

I put a post on the work CAD Support chat about Autodesk rebranding today. It was just to advise the web asset colours and logos will probably change at some stage and not to think it is a ‘hack’. The new logo is bolder, simpler, than the previous and with a, rather Kiwi looking it must be said, black & white scheme. A colleague, upon seeing the merchandise section, replied “Oh my, you could get a whole Autodesk outfit!” My response: “Their Merchandise is pretty durable”. Read more →