July 7, 2023

User Interface Improvements in Revit 2024

We can now utilize a “dark theme”, a modernized search engine with filters, and other user interface improvements in Revit 2024. For more information, please contact us at info@ddscad.com

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James Cuervo

July 5, 2023

Markup Import & Markup Assist in AutoCAD 2024

Not only can we easily import markups from PDFs into AutoCAD 2024, but we can also create “Traces” and use them to apply specialized markups to our drawings. For more information, please contact us at info@ddscad.com

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James Cuervo

July 5, 2023

Smart Block Improvements in AutoCAD 2024

AutoCAD 2024 introduces new quality-of-life features that allow us to replace and repeat blocks very efficiently. For more information, please contact us at info@ddscad.com

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James Cuervo

July 5, 2023

File & Paper Space Tab Improvements in AutoCAD 2024

AutoCAD 2024 has new features that allow us to utilize paper space and access our files more effectively. For more information, please contact us at info@ddscad.com

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James Cuervo

July 5, 2023

Welcome Screen Improvements in AutoCAD 2024

The “Welcome Screen” in AutoCAD 2024 has been enhanced with better ways to sort and search for files with keywords. For more information, please contact us at info@ddscad.com

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James Cuervo

April 10, 2023

Create Attributes with AutoCAD – Part 4

There are numerous ways to utilize blocks with attributes. Multiple attributes can be created within a block, and this will increase the amount of potential prompts that are displayed when placing a block in our drawing. Titleblock data can be populated efficiently and without needing to modify individual objects. Door and Window schedules can be…

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Ariel Rejtman

April 10, 2023

Create Attributes with AutoCAD – Part 3

Within an attribute definition are several “modes” that control how an attribute is viewed and placed onto a drawing. Likewise, we can modify existing attributes with an incredibly powerful and heroic command called “BATTMAN”. The “Invisible” mode allows us to hide attribute data on our drawing. It still exists, so its data can still be…

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Ariel Rejtman

April 10, 2023

Create Attributes with AutoCAD – Part 2

Attribute definitions are comprised of three primary components: Tags, Prompts, and “Default” text. A tag identifies the attribute and allows us to categorize it “behind the scenes”. Prompts can act as a set of instructions and ask us to input unique data that relates to the attribute itself. Default text can be used as the…

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Ariel Rejtman

April 10, 2023

Create Attributes with AutoCAD – Part 1

Blocks in AutoCAD can contain many objects, parameters, and actions that allow us to expedite tedious drafting processes and enhance our drawings. We can add more text-based data to our blocks by creating attribute definitions within them. Each attribute definition can contain a multitude of settings and modes that change how the attribute is displayed…

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Ariel Rejtman

April 10, 2023

Massing with Revit – Part 3: Putting it Together

Join our Senior AEC Technical Specialist, James Cuervo, as he shows us all about Massing with Revit in this 3-part series. In part 3, we explore massing solids and voids and how we bring it all together. For more information, please contact us at info@ddscad.com Part 1: https://ddscad.com/massing-with-revit-part-1-shapesPart 2: https://ddscad.com/massing-with-revit-part-2-volumes

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James Cuervo