CAD Manager's Newsletter #132
13 Jul, 2005 By: Robert GreenAutoCAD 2006 for CAD Managers, Part 4
Get a handle on those new dynamic blocks
In the past three issues of the CAD Manager's Newsletter (click here for archives), I've concentrated on new interface and customization features within AutoCAD 2006. In this edition, I'll detail the new Dynamic Block capability in AutoCAD 2006 so you can start consolidating and simplifying your block libraries. Read more >>
:: Alert! AutoCAD 2006 Menu (CUI) File Update
In the previous two issues, I've covered topics that involve the new menu customization techniques that store their results in the new CUI (Customized User Interface) file. Problems have occurred with the format that can result in CUI file corruption under certain circumstances. I have not experienced CUI file corruption, but I've patched my AutoCAD 2006 software just to be safe. The patch is available on the Autodesk Web site.
Should CAD managers know AutoLISP, Visual Basic, both or something all together different?
Robert Green answers: My general advice would be to learn any programming languages you can. You
never know what you may want to do in the future, and the more you know about
customizing systems, the more possibilities you can explore. …
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Submit your questions to Robert Green atrgreen@greenconsulting.com.
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Pro/ENGINEER Technical Webcasts: Various dates and times.
Designed for 3D CAD professionals, the free ongoing events are sponsored by PTC and
cover topics related to Pro/ENGINEER Manufacturing and Wildfire as well as Tips &
Techniques. http://www.ptc.com/go/webcasts/ Practical Data Management Solutions Webcast: July 21, 2005, 2 p.m. ET.
Free Webcast presentation and live Q&A for the manufacturing community will address
how to take control of your design data and get it into the hands of key players.
http://www.adskhost.net/15002/15002_outside.php?src=mcad Digital Architecture Retreat for ArchiCAD Users: October 10-14, 2005,
Yosemite Valley, California.
Sponsored by Digital Vision Automation, the event is a hands-on, immersive retreat
designed to guide users from layout to completion of a real project to understand how
ArchiCAD works during the entire architectural process.
http://www.hightechhighnature.com/ For Cadalyst's full calendar of events, click
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