July 16, 2021

Dynamic Blocks with Array Actions & Linear Parameters in AutoCAD – Part 5

This is the fifth part of our five-part series on creating dynamic blocks in AutoCAD. The process of copying an object and pasting it many times on a drawing can be tedious. By using a Linear parameter in conjunction with an Array action, we can create dynamic blocks that can be “stretched” and copied automatically…

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Ariel Rejtman

July 16, 2021

Dynamic Blocks with Visibility, Linear, & Lookup Parameters in AutoCAD – Part 4

This is the fourth part of our five-part series on creating dynamic blocks in AutoCAD. One dynamic block can replace tens of hundreds of similar blocks of differing sizes and attributes. By using the Visibility, Linear, and Lookup parameters, we can toggle different “states” and allow our blocks to transform with a couple of clicks.…

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Ariel Rejtman

July 16, 2021

Dynamic Blocks with Rotation & Flip Parameters in AutoCAD – Part 3

This is the third part of our five-part series on creating dynamic blocks in AutoCAD. There are many kinds of parameters and actions that we can associate with our blocks. The Flip and Rotation Parameters save us time by allowing us to toggle different “states” in which the object exists in model space. We don’t…

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Ariel Rejtman

July 16, 2021

Dynamic Blocks with Multiple Insertion Points & Alignments in AutoCAD – Part 2

This is the second part of our five-part series on creating dynamic blocks in AutoCAD. Blocks can be created from lines and other objects. We can add a base point to them, and if we want to insert them from different points, we can add multiple insertion points to our blocks. This allows us to…

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Ariel Rejtman

July 16, 2021

Using Dynamic Blocks & The Tool Palette in AutoCAD – Part 1

This is the first part of our five-part series on creating dynamic blocks in AutoCAD. Using and creating Dynamic Blocks in AutoCAD can seem to be a daunting and time-consuming task that requires a lot of preparation and expertise. This tutorial aims at simplifying the process and demonstrating how powerful Dynamic blocks can be. We…

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Ariel Rejtman

July 9, 2021

2D CAD Details in Revit

When we initially begin using Revit, it seems like we need to recreate all of our AutoCAD 2D details from scratch. Luckily, we can re-use our existing AutoCAD 2D Detail Library in Revit. For more information, please contact us at info@ddscad.com

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James Cuervo

July 2, 2021

Native Printing to PDF with Revit 2022

Autodesk Revit 2022 includes a native, configurable 2D PDF export feature to improve documentation efficiency. This allows us to export PDFs faster than ever. For more information, please contact us at info@ddscad.com

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James Cuervo

July 2, 2021

Slopes and 3D Grids in Revit 2022

Revit 2022 allows you to add spot slope labels and spot elevation markers on a ramp run in plan, elevation, section, and 3D views. In addition, you can choose to display grid lines in your 3D views. Being able to tag slopes and add datums to any view is an improvement that greatly accelerates our…

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James Cuervo

July 2, 2021

3D Sketch to FormIt Workflow with Revit 2022

Revit 2022 introduces expanded functionalities that better integrate Revit with FormIt Pro. The FormIt converter plug-in has been superseded with new built-in, high-performance functionality and preserved materials, layers, and group definitions. Although Revit does have a Massing component, FormIt offers a much simpler and more effective way to create or enhance your 3D model. Moreover,…

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James Cuervo

June 24, 2021

Autodesk BIM Collaborate & Collaborate Pro – Webinar

Join Autodesk’s Technical Specialist, Matt Wunch to learn how BIM Collaborate can help design teams co-author Revit models, easily understand incoming changes from collaborating teams, and make informed decisions to help deliver better designs with less rework. Autodesk® BIM Collaborate and Autodesk® BIM Collaborate Pro (formerly BIM 360 Design) are cloud-based design collaboration and coordination…

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Ariel Rejtman