The Problem: Open a old project with AutoCAD Architecture 2008 (ACA). Create a new view, attempt to place it on a sheet, Crash! The Investigation: My usual approach with problem files is to t...
"Crash Friday" began with... "My ACA Project crashed when I opened an element" Then another user "I can't open a construct either" Then from a MEP user " All the projects are broken" Fi...
This is a long post because it is huge news! It appears something I have wished for since Autodesk first offered an Revit/AutoCAD bundle is about to happen. I read it first on Gregory Arkins blog but here is the detail from the Autodesk FAQ he posted; Changes for
Autodesk’s AutoCAD 2009 based service packs, the “big” between release bug fixes, are out. This time they have been re-branded from Service Packs to Product Updates . What’s in a name, apart from c...
Ever had AutoCAD Architecture/MEP just "disappear" when opening project? It’s not a fatal error, not a crash, but the main window and task bar button is gone. Floating toolbars, Palettes and other UI...
Nathan has just gone public with his Australian, Aussie, AutoCAD Architecture Blog. It’s already got a bunch of great content so go read it now! I’ve subscribed! Aussie ACA (ADT) - ausaca.blogsp...
It might not be parametric but AutoCAD Architecture 2009 (ACA) has included a number of updates which enable Building Model Information to be managed and exchanged. By refining existing features like...
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AutoCAD 2004 introduced colour books for managing custom colours. Since then , Resene Paints (New Zealand) have created AutoCAD Colour books for their entire paint range. There are now over three thou...
Where’s the Dynamite? Has Explode gone? While many CAD Managers may prefer had gone Explode is still in 2009 but without that iconic, umm, icon! For as long as I can remember, to create havoc in an...
From the creator of “The Bible”: Ellen Finkelstein, Author of AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008 Bible , has “burst into blog” with a tour of the AutoCAD 2009 complete with per feature “Conclusion...
Autodesk have announced their “2009” product releases including AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture/MEP and Revit Architecture/MEP. While there is a lot to see in these products some of the announcements ma...
Take a look at the image right/below (click the thumbnails if you want a closer view). This is an old file and displaying it in 3D with a conceptual shader revealed geometry failling apart. Posts that...
