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AutoCAD 2005 Tool Palette Trick - Insert Block using LTSCALE

From Misha (Misha Belilovskiy) of Autodesk who posted this trick in a reply to a discussion thread in the public Autodesk discussion group for AutoCAD 2005. You can't do it using AutoCAD UI but it is possible if you are not afraid editing your Tool Palette source ATC file. Here is how you do it. If you would like to replace Auxiliary scale in tool properties (for instance with LTSCALE) you can do the following: 1. In AutoCAD Tool Palette... Read more →

AutoCAD for MicroStation Users Resources

I have recently received multiple requests from people for some printed or online resources geared for MicroStation Users migrating to AutoCAD. I even got the request from customers in Latin America while on my trip there. Is anyone aware of any available materials? If there are not any, perhaps this is an opportunity for an author. From the basic they call them levels and we call them layers up to ther more detailed issues like MDI differences, reference file differences,... Read more →

HIDE in AutoCAD® and Architectural Desktop 2004 - 2005 Article by archidigm.com

Nice online article showing the HIDE command options and results. Link to Article Also check out the site http://www.archidigm.com Cheers, -Shaan Read more →

Combining Autodesk Network Licenses

Are you aware that you can combine multiple network licenses into one license? If you have a mix of network licensed products, you can combine them into a single license file for running a mix of licensed products or releases. This could also be the products you upgraded in Autodesk Subscription program. Then when you roll out the new version you could continue to use the prior release until all your users have migrated or moved to a new project... Read more →

Océ Publicly Testing a Release Candidate for Océ Publisher for DWF to LDF

Scott Sheppard of Océ just posted the following to the public Autodesk DWF discussion group for the Océ Publisher for DWF to LDF: "Our QA is testing a release candidate now. http://folders.buzzsaw.com/constructionmanagement/public/OceClientTools.exe?public The file size is 15.104.512 bytes. The version is 1.6.1.619. Report any problems directly to me as the rest of the Océ organization will become of this release when marketing issues a "Go Bulletin." Cheers, -Shaan Read more →

Custom Background Mask command for Mtext by Lee Ambrosius of hyperpics.com

As a true AutoCAD master, Lee wrote and shared a quick LISP for the new AutoCAD 2005 feature Background Mask. Link to Lee's article with a LISP file Cheers, -Shaan Read more →

Grab Bag April 2004 by Michael Beall of cadtutor.net

Michael Beall of cadtutor.net has posted his April 2004 Grab Bag of tips and tricks for AutoCAD. It is definitely a nice resource for tips and he has a very easily digestible approach to training. He also has a newsletter titled The AutoCAD Toolbelt which is also a very worthwhile and valuable AutoCAD resource. http://www.cadtutor.net/michael/index.html# Viewport Alignment Attribute Quick Edit Text Style Property Hook Variable Width Polylines http://www.cadtutor.net/acad/index.html Cheers, -Shaan Update: Cadtutor.net is actually run by David Watson, a CAD... Read more →

DWF Support now on HP Large Format Devices

From the press release today "Autodesk Design Web Format for Document Exchange Now Supported by HP Large-Format Printing Solutions" "SAN RAFAEL, Calif., April 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADSK - News), the world's leading design software and digital content company, today announced HP's support for the Autodesk® Design Web Format(TM) (DWF(TM)), the optimum file format for the distribution, communication and printing of engineering and design documents. The two companies will combine HP's leadership in large-format printers with Autodesk's expertise... Read more →

Sponsor Bike Rider for Charity Ride on May 29th

From: Shawn Gilmour autodesk Once a year I jump on my bicycle and raise some money for a good cause that helps people in our community. This year I will be riding for The American Lung Association as they celebrate their 100th anniversary. I will be riding in their Bike for Breath ride on Saturday, May 29 in their 65 mile ride. My goal this year is to raise $2500 in sponsorship money and that is where you can help.... Read more →

The Free Autodesk DWF Writer 2

DWF Writer 2 The Autodesk® DWF™ Writer is a certified Microsoft® Windows® system printer driver, so you can publish DWF files by simply selecting Autodesk DWF Writer from your standard Printer Name drop-down list in any Windows application. The DWF Writer also works with other CAD applications that do not offer built-in DWF publishing, such as Bentley® Microstation and Solidworks®. DWF™ Writer requires one of the following operating systems: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home or Professional; Windows 2000; Windows 2003 Server.... Read more →

UK Architecture Firm Specializing in Timber Framing Using ADT

Chris Yanchar wrote a very nice blog article on Timber Framing and ADT. It is always amazing to see what our customers do with our products and their success. If you have an exciting or interesting use of our products or the products you design using our products, send me an email at [email protected] with the subject line of "Blog" and the details and I will spotlight it in this far reaching blog with thousands of unique readers per day.... Read more →

Did You Know, You Can Continue to Use Your Upgraded Products as a Subscription Customer?

This benefit as well as others are detailed on the Autodesk Subscription web site and in the Subscription Program Guide which should have been included in your subscription welcome kit. So if you upgraded AutoCAD 2002 to AutoCAD 2005 on subscription, you can continue to use your AutoCAD 2002 seats as well as the AutoCAD 2005. At $420 for AutoCAD subscription it is a real bargain and cheaper than upgrading each year on 12 month upgrade cycles especially when you... Read more →