Lynn Allen

Lynn Allen, Autodesk Technical Evangelist, speaks to more than 30,000 users worldwide each year. She has written Cadalyst’s "Circles and Lines" column since 1993 and is the creator of Cadalyst’s popular AutoCAD video tips. She began using AutoCAD software with Release 1.4 more than 20 years ago and taught at the corporate and collegiate levels for 13 years before joining Autodesk. A sought-after public speaker with a unique comedic style, she is the host of Autodesk University and always one of the event’s highest-rated speakers. She has written three AutoCAD books; the latest is titled AutoCAD Professional Tips and Techniques. You can reach her at lynn.allen@autodesk.com.

	Article Get a Grip on Array Editing 12 Mar, 2013 By: Lynn Allen Circles and Lines Tutorial: In AutoCAD 2013, new dynamic grips and polar and path array tools make it even easier to manage arrays.
	Article Autodesk 360: CAD on the Cloud 29 Nov, 2012 By: Lynn Allen Circles and Lines Tutorial: New web-based services and computing power can take your productivity to a higher place.
	Article The Devil’s No Longer in the Details 11 Sep, 2012 By: Lynn Allen New detail and section view tools in AutoCAD 2013 are easy to use and flexible enough to conform to your CAD standards.
	Article Exposing Hidden Gems in AutoCAD 2013 19 Jul, 2012 By: Lynn Allen Circles and Lines Tutorial: Eleven little productivity enhancements add up to big time savings.
	Article Don’t Be Shy — Try Out AutoCAD's New UI! 1 May, 2012 By: Lynn Allen Circles and Lines Tutorial: AutoCAD introduces plenty of reasons to move beyond that old, familiar user interface.
	Article Employee Buy-In Is Key to a Successful BIM Transition 15 Mar, 2012 By: Lynn Allen A productive, positive workforce of new Revit users starts with communication, training, and a dose of reassurance.
	Article 2D Views Now Linked to 3D Models 12 Mar, 2012 By: Lynn Allen New AutoCAD 2012 tools make documentation easy.
	Article A-rray of Sunshine 30 Oct, 2011 By: Lynn Allen More visual, smarter, and easier to modify, these new associative arrays are a bright spot in AutoCAD 2012.
	Article Everyday Improvements in AutoCAD 2012 23 Aug, 2011 By: Lynn Allen Circles and Lines Tutorial: They might not be showy, but these important features will save you time and reduce tedium.
	Article A Perfect View 16 Jun, 2011 By: Lynn Allen Circles and Lines: After years of requests, AutoCAD users' wishes come true with the Transparency property for objects and layers.

AutoCAD Tips!

Lynn Allen

Autodesk Technical Evangelist Lynn Allen guides you through a different AutoCAD feature in every edition of her popular "Circles and Lines" tutorial series. For even more AutoCAD how-to, check out Lynn's quick tips in the Cadalyst Video Gallery. Subscribe to Cadalyst's Tips & Tricks Tuesdays free e-newsletter and we'll notify you every time a new video tip is available. All exclusively from Cadalyst!
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