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AutoCAD-Editing Objects using grips and keyboard shortcuts

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AU2023

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I am excited to share my first experience at Autodesk University. Yep, that is right this was my first time and it was………..crazy. That is crazy in a good way. It was amazing to get to meet people face to face and some for the first time.   I know one thing if I hear AI one more time I am going to go crazier then the time I had at the AU. It was the big keyword this year. I do really like the approach Autodesk has, Ai is here to produce the boring task we get stuck doing over and over again, is a great way to think and start using the new technology. I am still formulating how I am going to use it in my everyday tasks.  The classes and speakers were amazing and had a lot of information. I was good to see the speakers in person, I am use to hearing their voice on recordings from the AU website.  All in all, it was a good time. I ho pe to see you there next year. What was your favorite part of AU?

AutoCAD 2024!

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Yes, it is here. AutoCAD 2024 releases TODAY! Check it out!

AutoCAD to Google Street View

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 Have you ever wanted to view your existing road in AutoCAD on Google Street View? Our friends at c3dk.com have created a LISP file that does just that. Go check it out!

Fence File or FF=

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This is the first in a series of posts on basic Microstation V8i tips. The Fence File command is a quick Microstation key-in that will Copy the contents of a fence to a new or existing file. For example, if you wanted a file that only contained existing utilities from your survey file, then you could turn everything else off in your survey file, except for the existing utilities, and place a fence around them and key-in FF=, hit Enter and you will be prompted to save the new .dgn file.

Technology in a Consistent System

Technology changes almost daily.  It changes so much that if you don't keep up with it, then you end up behind the curve.  Business runs better with a system that is consistent.  If you can plan every aspect of the project, then you know what you need to complete it.  The big question is "How do you advance your technology without killing a consistent system that works?"  The answer is not the same for everyone, because what works perfectly for one company does not work for all companies. So lets take some time to look at different types of technology and how to implement them into a consistent system. 1. Trusted Technology. Trusted Technology is a technology that has been tested for years and already stands on a consistent system.  You can almost always find this type of technology in the hands of teenagers and youth.  Texting, IM, and yes even twitter is good examples of trusted technology.  If your teenager can keep in touch with there friends 24/7,  what is keeping yo

AutoCAD One Key Shortcut Guide

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Keyboard shortcuts is a quick way to find tools that you use everyday, but most of the time we can never remember or find what to type.  That is why Autodesk has created a key shortcut guide.  Very useful tool! AutoCAD One Key Shortcut Guide