AutoCAD WS is Dead!

Autocad WS is being replaced with the new mobile and web application call AutoCAD 360.  The update is available for download on your mobile device, so there is no need to download a new app or change your browser bookmark. Check out the video bellow for more details.

Autodesk's redesigned website

We talked about the new Autodesk logo back in March, but did you know that Autodesk has a redesigned website?  The redesign makes it faster to find the information you need and it's a slick looking website.

Convert PDF to DWG Free!

There are times we need to import a PDF file into our drawings, sadly almost every time the reference PDF file slows down our drawing.  Well why not convert that PDF to DWG for free?  Just head over to http://www.convertpdftoautocad.com to upload your PDF file and within minutes you will receive an email with a download link to the converted drawing.

Service features

1. Hight quality conversions with lines, arcs, scale presets and text preserved, and no need for future touch-ups.
2. Files of up to 40MB can be uploaded and converted within minutes.
3. All uploaded users data, including emails, will be deleted in accordance with there privacy policy.
4. Everything is free! If you are wondering why it's free....it's ad supported.

Site: http://www.convertpdftoautocad.com

Autodesk New Logo

The new Autodesk logo was released on 02/26/2013.  The new logo makes me want to learn how to do origami. 

You can read more about the new logo change and the future vision of Autodesk on there "In The Fold" blog.

What do you think of he new logo change?

AutoCAD WS hits 11,000,000 Downloads

AutoCAD WS hits 11,000,000  download between iOS and Android.

Do you use AutoCAD WS?

If you have not downloaded it yet, give it a chance.

www.AutoCADWS.com

Quick Clue - Add Selected

This is a great tip I found just the other day, and I use it more then I use polyline.

Command: _addseleced

This command allows you to add the type of object selected with the same properties into the drawing without launching any other command or changing properties of the object.

To launch the command just select the type of object you want to add > right click > and select Add Selected.

10 More Must Have Engineering Apps

1. Autodesk 360 Mobile
This is a great application for keeping up with data located on the Autodesk servers.

iOS: Download
Android:Dowload

2. PDF Max Pro
This app is a must have for me. If you need to take notes or review a set of plans, this PDF viewer will get the job done.

Site: Here

iOS: download
Android: Coming Soon!

3. OnLive Desktop
If you ever wanted to run Windows 7 on an iOS or Android device, this handy app can do the trick.

Site: Here

iOS: download
Android: download

4. Turbo Viewer
Turbo Viewer is a nice drawing viewing application to have when you don't have internet access to your device. The ablillity to view both 3D and 2D drawings on the go is a big plus.

Site: here

iOS: download
Android: download

5. GoodNotes
This is not just another PDF viewer, this is the best one for CAD users. The abillity to review a pdf files on the go is helpful, but this app gives you the best way to hightlight comments after updating the drawing file.

Site: here

iOS: download
Android: Sorry. :(

6. Team Viewer
I have used this app for years and it just keeps getting better. Team Viewer is the best way to access a desktop computer.

Site: here
iOS/Android/Windows/Mac: download

7. Google Currents
This little app from google is a great way to keep up with CAD news.

Site: here

iOS: download
Android: download

CAD Clues on Google Currents: CAD Clues on Currents

8. Google Drive
If you are not using Google Drive, stop reading this and go get it....NOW!! Yes this is another cloud storage service, but the best way to update documents on the go for free.

Site: here

iOS: download
Android: download

Readers Sugesstions.

9. Unit Pro (from Jorge G.)
A nice and simple unit conversion app.

iOS: download
Android: Sorry! :(

10. ThermoFluids (from Vermilion Labs)
This app gets single phase thermodynamic properties for a range of fluids.

iOS: download
Android: Sorry! :(


Do you have any must have apps?