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Set Up Your Places List for Speedy AutoCAD File Access Video
Set Up Your Places List for Speedy AutoCAD File Access   14 Oct, 2019

You are opening files all the time — do you have your Select File dialog box set up for maximum efficiency? Join AutoCAD tipster Lynn Allen as she shows you how to modify the Places list once and for all, so you can quickly access your files and get on with your drawing life!More>>

Is Your Data Management Strategy in Sync with CAD Needs? Article
Is Your Data Management Strategy in Sync with CAD Needs?   9 Oct, 2019

CAD Manager Column: Do your users rely on free file-hosting services like OneDrive or Dropbox to sync their files? It’s time to get educated about the requirements — and real risks — of this approach.More>>

Why CAD Managers Need Authority Article
Why CAD Managers Need Authority   25 Sep, 2019

CAD Manager Column: Is lack of authority just an excuse for not being able to enforce standards and procedures? Here’s what you — and your upper management team — must understand about the necessity of authority in the CAD manager’s role.More>>

Check Drawings Faster with MeasureGeom’s New Option Video
Check Drawings Faster with MeasureGeom’s New Option   23 Sep, 2019

The new Quick option in the MeasureGeom command allows you to verify angles, distances, radial values, etc. — all at lightning speed! Join AutoCAD tipster Lynn Allen as she shows you how to quickly ensure your drawing is accurate with AutoCAD 2020, so you can move on to bigger and better things.More>>

Tier 1 Workstation Vendors vs. Boutique Suppliers: Different Strokes for Different CAD Folks Article
Tier 1 Workstation Vendors vs. Boutique Suppliers: Different Strokes for Different CAD Folks   19 Sep, 2019

Herrera on Hardware: What do Tier 2 OEMs, resellers, and system integrators offer that Dell, HP, and Lenovo don’t? There are big differences in overclocking, core frequency, liquid-cooling options, and more.More>>

Lack of Authority Still Vexes CAD Managers Article
Lack of Authority Still Vexes CAD Managers    11 Sep, 2019

CAD Manager Column: Feedback shows that senior management continues to need help in understanding the value of CAD standards.More>>

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>>

To Prioritize Your Workload Effectively, Analyze Change and Need, Part 2 Article
To Prioritize Your Workload Effectively, Analyze Change and Need, Part 2   28 Aug, 2019

CAD Manager Column: Now that you’ve gotten a better grasp on your tasks thanks to the radar chart, it’s time to implement strategies that will help you schedule and control your workload. 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>>

Who Is Using Workstations, and Why? Article
Who Is Using Workstations, and Why?   15 Aug, 2019

Herrera on Hardware: CAD is the primary driver of today’s professional graphics hardware market, but not the only one. See how CAD users’ workstation needs compare to those of software engineering, digital media, geoscience, and other professionals.More>>

The Why and How of CAD StandardsWhite Paper: The Why and How of CAD Standards
CAD standards are a much more complex — and perplexing — challenge than in the past. This 15-page guide includes Robert Green's entire four-part series of CAD Manager columns on standards, explaining how to craft standards for the modern CAD ecosystem and more. From the editors of Cadalyst. Download your copy.


A CAD Manager's Guide to Reducing ErrorsWhite Paper: A CAD Manager's Guide to Reducing Errors
This guide from Cadalyst compiles three of Robert Green's well-respected CAD Manager columns: a two-part series on adapting quality control techniques for CAD, and an overview of common CAD management mistakes. Get on the path to greater efficiency, fewer mistakes, and better results! From the editors of Cadalyst. Download your copy.


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