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New To CAD Clues

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We are introducing a number of new features to the CAD Clues website. New Look One big change you can see is the new look to the website. We are keeping the simple look and feel, but getting a nicer look. We hope you like it CAD Clues Desktop App Internet Browser I am a big fan of Google Chrome web browser. One of the things I like about it is the ability to make a web application shortcut from any website. Today we are going to show you how to make a web application shortcut for CAD Clues. 1. Download Google Chrome . 2. Go the CAD Clues website 3. Select the custom button located on the to right of the web browser 4. Select tools and then Create application shortcuts... 5. The Create application shortcuts pop up box will appear asking where you want to place your new application (Desktop, Start menu, and/or Pin to Taskbar) 6. Enjoy!!! CAD Clues Mobile Web App Did you know at CAD Clues has a Mobile Web App available in both iOS and Android system. Creating t

Profiles 101

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Cutting profiles are needed in almost all projects. In Civil 3D, you can view horizontal information in the form of a vertical profile. Today we are going to learn how to: Generate a profile from an existing alignment Changing profile styles and editing profile properties First, we need to define “profile.” A profile is an object which represents elevation information for a horizontal alignment or object line. The profile contains two components: profile view and profile object. The profile view is the object, such as the profile grid and display information. The profile object is the vertical information form the horizontal alignment, such as the existing or proposed grade. Generate a profile from an existing alignment First, an alignment and surface is needed before creating a profile. Once the alignment is ready, it is time to create the profile. Menu > Profiles > Create Profile from Surface. “Create Profile from Surface” box pops up. This is w

5 Free Must Have Autodesk Tools

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Desktop Applications Autodesk 123D 123D is a great little 3D modeling application that is simple to use.  I can spend hours playing with this software. Download Autodesk Design Review Design Review is one of best application for sharing your design documents. Download DWG Viewer No AutoCAD, no problem.  DWG Viewer allows you to view and print dwg files from any computer for free. Download Web Applications Homestyler Ever wish you could design a dream house or  play Architect for a day?  Now you can with the new Homestyler by Autodesk. Check it out: Homestyler AutoCAD WS Check it out: AutoCAD WS