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Save Time by Converting Your Images into AutoCAD Blocks Video
Save Time — and Headaches — by Converting Your Images into AutoCAD Blocks!   9 Sep, 2019

Working with images can be tedious and frustrating, but working with blocks is a piece of cake! Join AutoCAD tipster Lynn Allen as she shows you how to convert your AutoCAD images into blocks for easy access and to save valuable drawing time. More>>

Let AutoCAD Set Your Object Layers for You! Video
Let AutoCAD Set Your Object Layers for You!   26 Aug, 2019

If you are still changing your current layer when adding text, dimensions, xrefs, or hatch patterns, then you are working too hard! AutoCAD will happily do this for you with just a few minor settings. Join AutoCAD tipster Lynn Allen as she takes you through the steps needed to get AutoCAD to do the...More>>

Fine-Tune the Block Palettes in AutoCAD 2020 Video
Fine-Tune the Block Palettes in AutoCAD 2020   12 Aug, 2019

After covering the Block Palette essentials in her previous tip, Lynn’s ready to dive deeper this time around. Join her as she covers some extra tips that will help you fine-tune your block palettes to work the way you want to work!More>>

Meet the Marvelous New Block Palette in AutoCAD 2020 Video
Meet the Marvelous New Block Palette in AutoCAD 2020   22 Jul, 2019

We insert blocks all the time — there's no getting around it! Why not take advantage of the new Block Palette in AutoCAD 2020 and scratch that task off your list in no time? Join AutoCAD tipster Lynn Allen as she shows you all the great features in this new tool, along with the handy Repeat...More>>

Perfect PURGE in AutoCAD 2020 Video
Perfect PURGE in AutoCAD 2020   8 Jul, 2019

The PURGE command in AutoCAD is a great way to keep your drawing files neat and clean. But when it comes to knowing why you can’t purge something, such as a layer, the PURGE command has been sorely lacking! Join AutoCAD tipster Lynn Allen as she shows you the ins and outs of the new updated PURGE...More>>

2D CAD to 3D Modeling2D CAD to 3D Modeling White Paper: Your Guide to the Transition
Whether you’ve already begun or you’re still considering your options, this eight-page guide by CAD management guru and industry expert Robert Green will help you draft a plan, gather resources, and manage expectations. From the editors of Cadalyst. Download your copy.


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Guide: What's New in DraftSight(R) 2019 - a better 2D drafting and 3D experience.  Download this guide from Dassault Systemes to explore the new features and improvements in DraftSight 2019.  No registration required, download your guide here.

 

 


C3D Labs Blog: C3D B-Shaper SDK's Polygonal mesh to boundary representation solid conversion: Algorithm details and C++ code samples.  See more blog posts.




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