June 17, 2020
Creating Basic Line Types with Revit
Revit contains many “Line Patterns” that can be used to identify specific details. We can create new line types and customize existing patterns. We can create a specific line type called a “Cut Plane Line”, for example, by using the line pattern and line type tools. By defining line patterns with dashes, dots, and spaces…
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James Cuervo
June 17, 2020
All About Arrays in AutoCAD
Instead of manually copying and pasting an object multiple times, we can use the “Array” command to create multiple objects with a few clicks and tweaks. There are three different types of arrays: Rectangular, Path, & Polar. Each one allows for flexible and precise positioning of multiple elements. We can even rotate elements through paths…
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Ariel Rejtman
June 10, 2020
Creating Cuts with Voids using Revit
We can model sinks in counter tops, recessed lights in ceilings, and other objects that require perforations in their “host” object. We can use a counter top with a sink hole in it, but if we wanted to adjust the sink’s location, we would have to adjust the counter top’s sink hole to match the…
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James Cuervo
June 1, 2020
Bluebeam Revu: Studio Projects & Sessions – Webinar
Bluebeam Studio is the free cloud-based system that is included with every copy of Bluebeam Revu. While many of us are working remotely, Studio helps us collaborate on the same PDF at the same time with people all over the world. Join us to find out more about this program and how you can take…
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Ariel Rejtman
May 22, 2020
What’s New in Revit 2021 – Webinar
Join us to see the new features & enhancements to Revit 2021, which includes Generative Design. Revit 2021 includes upgrades suggested by users, continuous improvements to core features, and exciting new functionality. With Revit 2021, Autodesk focused on making Revit better for all disciplines centered on three core themes: productivity and ease of use, collaboration…
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Ariel Rejtman
May 20, 2020
Plugins with Bluebeam Revu
You can convert files from other programs into PDFs by exporting them. Bluebeam Revu takes this concept several steps further by automatically creating plugins within many commonly used programs. These plugins allow you to modify intricate settings and bring important “vector” data from your files into a “smart” PDF. A Microsoft Word file can be…
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Ariel Rejtman
May 8, 2020
What’s New in AutoCAD Civil 3D + Tips & Tricks – Webinar
In this webinar, we will be providing you with some valuable AutoCAD and Civil 3D tips and tricks that will help you while you are doing your work from home. We will also discuss what’s new as it relates to Civil 3D 2021. We will cover some Civil 3D corridor modeling tips, as well as…
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Ariel Rejtman
April 22, 2020
Express Tools & Break-lines in AutoCAD
When we install AutoCAD, we can choose to include some extremely useful “Express Tools”. They appear in their own tab, and they range from “creating text on arcs” to “converting regular text to MText”. Break-lines can be found here as well. We can change their symbol, size, and extension length. They turn into simple polylines…
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Ariel Rejtman
April 21, 2020
Blocks Palette Improvements in AutoCAD 2021
Our Blocks Palette in AutoCAD 2021 has changed and gained more features. We now have a new tab called “Libraries” that contains a specialized search bar and history tabs. Blocks can be previewed before opening the file in which they reside. Filters help us find specific blocks amongst a multitude of choices. Managing our Blocks…
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James Cuervo
April 20, 2020
Sending Signed & Certified Files with Digital ID Certificates in Bluebeam Revu
When we sign and certify our documents in Bluebeam Revu, we can safely send them to others and know that they’re protected. However, if those recipients try to validate our signatures and certifications, they’ll receive an error that says “Signer’s Identity Unknown”. Even though our name and information is present on our signature, something seems…
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