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
June 6, 2023
Flattening with Bluebeam Revu
Lines, objects, and text from many programs are retained when exporting/printing to a PDF. These assets are “pressed” (Flattened) onto a page and can’t be selected or modified without using specialized “Edit PDF Content” tools (We made a tutorial for this a couple of years ago. Here’s a link: https://ddscad.com/edit-pdf-content-with-bluebeam-revu). Before sharing official correspondence and/or…
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Ariel Rejtman
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
April 10, 2023
Massing with Revit – Part 2: Volumes
Join our Senior AEC Technical Specialist, James Cuervo, as he shows us all about Massing with Revit in this 3-part series. In part 2, we give our shapes volumes and bring them to life. For more information, please contact us at info@ddscad.com Part 1: https://ddscad.com/massing-with-revit-part-1-shapesPart 3: https://ddscad.com/massing-with-revit-part-3-putting-it-together
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James Cuervo
April 10, 2023
Massing with Revit – Part 1: Shapes
Join our Senior AEC Technical Specialist, James Cuervo, as he shows us all about Massing with Revit in this 3-part series. In part 1, we explore the fundamentals of massing in Revit and shapes. For more information, please contact us at info@ddscad.com Part 2: https://ddscad.com/massing-with-revit-part-2-volumesPart 3: https://ddscad.com/massing-with-revit-part-3-putting-it-together
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