Specifying the Template file in BricsCAD is an important step in configuring the program to create new drawing files with the settings predefined.
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Where to find the Autosave file for AutoCAD.
When AutoCAD closes unexpectedly (crash or end task) you may be able to recover some work after your last QSAVE. The Autosave file has a .sv$ file extension and is stored in your Windows temp folder. Use the Drawing Recovery Manager to find the Autosave file. Usually, AutoCAD will detect that it was shut down […]
Design Review for NON-CAD Users
Markups on a drawing tell the CAD Tech what changes are needed. Use Design Review to markup drawings and simultaneously create a digital checklist for the CAD Tech. Plotting drawings then scribbling notes on a hardcopy is still a common practice but expensive. Problems and expenses as a result of this manual process can be avoided using Design Review.
Object Enablers* are built into AutoCAD 2012
According to a post (5/26/2011) I read in the AutoCAD LT Discussion Group Object Enablers for AutoCAD Architecture and AutoCAD MEP are now built into AutoCAD 2012. This info was posted by Kate Morrical, AutoCAD LT Technical Marketing Manager, Autodesk, Inc. *Some Object Enablers are build-in. Visit http://www.Autodesk.com/oe to get a complete list of available […]
Learn about the AutoCAD® User Interface Quickly.
Here are a few tips to make the AutoCAD User Interface more “discoverable”. You may be just starting to learn AutoCAD, or you want to introduce a newby to AutoCAD or you have been recently stumped on AutoCAD® trivia questions at the office. You are coming from a point of reference where the terminology is unfamiliar. Read further and get […]
VBA Support in AutoCAD 2011
VBA or Visual Basic for Applications is not included in AutoCAD 2011. You can still download and install VBA on AutoCAD 2011 but it takes a few steps.
Brian Morse – AdvCAD Curator
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