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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
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Published on: 14-Dec-2015
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4
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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
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Published on: 25-Aug-2014
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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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Tipster Andria Lynch sent this Revit tip.

“Using layer modifiers in your export to CAD settings will help you separate your phases into layers. By adding a phase modi...  Read more

Tip#: 4254
Author: Andria Lynch
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Published on: 10-Feb-2014
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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
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Alan Thompson's latest routine allows you to quickly and easily e-mail a portion of your AutoCAD drawing. Start by loading the LISP file, then type in the command Email. You will b...  Read more

Tip#: 3777
Author: Alan Thompson
Rename File To: eMail.gif,eMail.LSP
Published on: 16-Nov-2011
Downloads: 157
Rating:  Not Yet Rated

Tip reviewer and CAD blogger Brian Benton shares a tip about a new feature in the recently released AutoCAD 2012.

"Last year, Autodesk released...  Read more

Tip#: 3629
Author: Brian Benton
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Published on: 24-Apr-2011
Downloads: 0
Rating:
3
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Frequent tipster Leonid Nemirovsky shared with us a tip from one of his coworkers, Aaron Sherry. Aaron often uses Civil 3D, and needs to s...  Read more

Tip#: 3519
Author: Aaron Sherry
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Published on: 01-Nov-2010
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4
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Tipster James Bainbridge sends us a tip he uses to ensure others can plot his files correctly.

"When exchanging CAD files with other firms for coordination and data exch...  Read more

Tip#: 3237
Author: James Bainbridge
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Published on: 19-Jul-2009
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2
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Brent Daley sent us a tip to a link where users can download the software package needed for Windows Users to be able to open and read DWFx files without a viewer:
http://www.microsoft.com/whd...  Read more

Tip#: 3052
Author: Brent Daley
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Published on: 08-Dec-2008
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Rating:
4
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