AutoCAD
A new version of the free Autodesk DWF Viewer is available. The main enhancements in Autodesk DWF Viewer 6.0 are Print Preview, revised Navigator palettes, menus, and tool-bars and an option to hide/show Composer Mark-up status colour coding. I like the new “always available” layer palette for layer
CAD and BIM General
Richard Binning attended a Conference on BIM organised by the College of Architecture, Georgia Tech and The LaiserinLetter and is using MindManager to document it. He’s posted a sneak preview and suggests keeping an eye on his “Beside the Cursor...“ blog for more. Beside the Cursor...: BIM (conference on
CAD and BIM General
Although these programs are not CAD related they highlight the dependence we have on digital and other information recording techniques. It’s worth considering as we rush into an all digital age… You’ve just finished that superb BIM, being cautious you’ve backed it up on a CDR or
CAD and BIM General
I recently got an email from Brian Myers who formed, and is President of, the Gateway Autodesk User Group (GAUG). Their newsletter, edited by Melanie Stone, is shared with more than 20 other User Groups. It was this that prompted the idea of sharing information with a wider audience. In
AutoCAD
Link to: DWF Frequently Asked Questions Scott Sheppard - Autodesk This paper addresses several frequently asked questions concerning Autodesk’s Design Web Format. It was compiled from various sources including internal Autodesk servers, emails, and previously published content. Autodesk discussion group participants will recognise most of the questions as well
AutoCAD
Today I got preliminary details of the New Zealand Autodesk “2006” product release in May. The Auckland event will be a “quiz format” similar to last years with a few changes reflecting suggestions received. A couple of years ago Autodesk changed the format of their release event to a “game-show
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It appears that the Autodesk Discussion Groups are getting an upgrade which will include RSS feeds! "Discussion Group Admin" wrote in message On March 14 & 15 we will be performing maintenance on the discussion group system, during which time the system will be unavailable. We apologize for
CAD and BIM General
Shaan has a post that takes you on a tour inside a DWF file. I have spent the past few days publishing loads of content as DWF...
CAD and BIM General
I saw the new SuperMaxi racing yacht Maximus (silver hull) on the harbour for the first time on Sunday, while cycling. Unfortunately by the time I got a clear view from North Head for it was motoring. Team EBS founders Charles Brown and Bill Buckley asked designer Greg Elliot to
CAD and BIM General
Building Information Modelling is a concept many have yet to encounter, understand, embrace or implement. A coordinated Building Information Model becomes an asset from the initial design concept through the life of a building, perhaps including it’s demolition. This requires participation from all involved in the process of creating,
CAD and BIM General
This guy looks disturbingly familiar… For over fifteen years Roger Penwill has been drawing cartoons about computer aided design (CAD), having experienced the delights and hassles of using the program AutoCAD as an architect. Here is a selection of the CADALYST cartoons.... The Penwill Cartoon Gallery
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This arrived in the in-box, I’ve never been on a “press” mailing list before. I haven't used IntelliCAD but if you want to start this should help. -----Original Message----- From: ProgeSOFT To: Press Subject: New CAD Blog launched: "Learning IntelliCAD" powered by ProgeSOFT
