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Often I need to create a useable DWG file for customers.  The problem is we use xrefs for our drawings, so a file save as doesn’t work because the source file is still linked and ca...  Read more
Tip#: 4568
Author: Jeanie Pederson
Rename File To: No Files
Published on: 14-Dec-2015
Downloads: 0
Rating:
4
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In Autodesk Inventor, open all assembly or part files with assigned iProperties needed shown into sheets title blocks.

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Tip#: 4549
Author: Alex Kaplan
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Published on: 05-Oct-2015
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Have you ever been asked to send a very large, detailed Inventor file to a client? Here is a way to reduce file size for transmitting large, complex parts.

First, open the part you...  Read more

Tip#: 4357
Author: David Gaskill
Rename File To: No Files
Published on: 25-Aug-2014
Downloads: 0
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Many times I have been asked what type of files Autodesk Inventor can export. Here is a quick tip that shows you an easy way to find available formats Inventor has for exporting models and drawings...  Read more

Tip#: 4354
Author: David Gaskill
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Published on: 11-Aug-2014
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Since AutoCAD 2009, we have had the ability to export a single layout to a new model space drawing. (Read more

Tip#: 4292
Author: Amir Sattarian
Rename File To: LXA.LSP
Published on: 13-Apr-2014
Downloads: 4254
Rating:
5
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This routine allows you to create subfolders under the folder where your drawing is located. Tip author Sam Lucido uses this routine to create his default company standard subfolde...  Read more

Tip#: 4247
Author: Samuel Lucido
Rename File To: Set_Folders.lsp
Published on: 25-Jan-2014
Downloads: 238
Rating:
4
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Frequent tipster Danny Korem discusses AutoCAD 2014's newest feature, Design Feed.

"AutoCAD (and its verticals) and Autodesk 360 (the cloud service) inter...  Read more

Tip#: 4160
Author: Danny Korem
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Published on: 15-Jul-2013
Downloads: 0
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Tipster Andrew Corley needed to make an individual Autodesk Revit file out of a central Revit file; here's what he discovered.

"I was not able to find a clear ex...  Read more

Tip#: 4115
Author: Andrew Corley
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Published on: 13-May-2013
Downloads: 0
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This routine by Brian Hosenfelt creates a WMF file from model space in AutoCAD. WMF files are generally better than BMP or JPG files for use in word-processing documents or present...  Read more

Tip#: 4071
Author: Brian Hosenfelt
Rename File To: WMF.lsp
Published on: 12-Feb-2013
Downloads: 420
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This file from Leland Leahy contains three functions designed to enhance the autosave functionality in AutoCAD by providing you with extra backup copies of your working drawing. So...  Read more

Tip#: 3958
Author: Leland Leahy
Rename File To: IncSave.lsp
Published on: 14-Aug-2012
Downloads: 276
Rating:  Not Yet Rated