I have added the DWG format version details from the past 20 years on my unofficial AutoCAD History page. AutoCAD 2005 can read all DWG files back from AutoCAD version 2.5 up to the AutoCAD 2005 format which is a... Read more →
It has been a very busy geological week with all of the earthquakes here in California including a magnitude 6.0 and the potential awakening of Mount St. Helens in South Western Washington just north of my old stomping grounds of... Read more →
This update allows you to switch quickly between inches and millimeters as you plot or define a page setup. The other dialog box options now change to display the unit of measurement setting you specify. http://usa.autodesk.com/getdoc/id=DL4735661 http://usa.autodesk.com/getdoc/id=DL4735668 Description of Problem... Read more →
Nicolas Menu (http://www.wild-lights.com/) has created some AutoCAD 2005 exercises in Français (French). You will need the free Autodesk DWF Viewer to view the exercises as well as know Français. http://www.wild-lights.com/CAD/dwf/Exercices.dwf Read more →
From the Autodesk Knowledge Base Document for AutoCAD 2005 (http://support.autodesk.com) http://usa.autodesk.com/getdoc/id=TS84976: After installing AutoCAD from a network deployment, you are unable to load LZW Compressed TIF images or GIF images. Opening a drawing with these images already attached does not... Read more →
If you are like me and communicate with people around the world as most do these days, then here is a great free utility for you from Microsoft. Microsoft Time Zone runs in the system tray and allows you to... Read more →
The below document link for download is from a class at the 2003 Autodesk University. The document was originally written for AutoCAD 2004 and the Tool Palette Extension but is applicable to AutoCAD 2005 as well. Make the Most of... Read more →
I was asked in an email from a blog reader "with the free DWF Writer printer driver, why do I still post PDF documents". The answer is quite simple. While DWF is awesome and lightweight, it was designed specifically for... Read more →
Unlike some software application developers, Autodesk has made an enormous effort and commitment to get the error reports for review and investigation to determine the cause and what can be done to resolve the error. Windows Error Reports (WER) are... Read more →
I have created a online survey for current and former AutoCAD customers to get a better understanding of why they chose Autodesk or Brand X or perhaps both, and how we can do better. This survey will not be used... Read more →
"Nancy Fulton, president of OpenCAD International Inc. says, "We decided to make all our drawing and editing tutorials available to the design community. We are aware that many architects, engineers and drafters are looking for work or are changing jobs... Read more →
Check out Lynn Allen's tongue in cheek Public Service Announcement for Autodesk University 2004. "AUOS" ;-) Click Here Do you have AUOS? Get a diagnosis from "Dr. Lynn Allen" Windows Media Player How to Avoid "AUOS" (Autodesk University Overwhelm Syndrome)... Read more →
AutoCAD 2005 Webcasts Agenda for September and October 2004 Webcasts are one hour and will run from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST on Tuesdays. Link to Schedule and Webcast Participation Details September 9/21/04 – Customizing Tool Palettes in AutoCAD... Read more →
Article by Chris Lindner and Autodesk User Group International "This month we continue our discussion of AutoCAD’s “drag and drop” (DnD) functionality. Last month we focused on the use of DnD in files and folders. This month, let’s get inside... Read more →
Article from Lee Ambrosius of HyperPics and Autodesk User Group International Customization Corner - September 2004 "This month we take a look at Tool Palette groups to organize and access content that has been created. Before continuing though, I would... Read more →
Nice article from Autodesk User Group International Are free trials worth your time? The quick answer is yes, particularly if the alternative is buying software from a third-party developer “blind”—without knowing much about the software or the developer. Still, even... Read more →
From Steven Papke and Vizdepot.com The VVC (short for Vizdepot Visualization Contests) will be organized into a series of six monthly contests. Each month the type of contest alternates focus between the Charrette and the Challenge. Conceptually speaking, the Charrette... Read more →
I spent the labor day holiday in the Nevada desert near Baker and Great Basin National Park. I even got a chance to fly around in a small plane while there. I packed for hot weather, but it was snowing... Read more →
RobiNZ Blog: MindManager For AEC ~ Combining CAD DWF's and Mind Mapping MindManager For AEC ~ Combining CAD DWF's and Mind Mapping I’m always dealing with both CAD files and related projects. Combining Project Information and CAD data for review... Read more →
On July 21st 2005 I wrote about a spooky house in the town I live in and its billing on the web as "the most haunted house in the world". Link to Orginal Post Well it has now burned down... Read more →