20+ Years of Design, Technology & More
20+ Years of Design, Technology & More
Autodesk publishes interactive roadmaps for many AEC products. Each roadmap includes features already delivered, items currently in development and capabilities planned for the near future. These roadmaps are living documents – the development teams warn that dates are subject to…
The content explains a color wheel generator script designed for AutoCAD, employing a cylindrical coordinate system to convert HSV color space into RGB. It discusses performance aspects, including efficiency in nested loops for color calculations, and emphasizes that 24-bit color surpasses human perception while aligning with display technology.
During a week in Alaska with DOWL colleagues, I engaged in valuable discussions about diverse work in planning, engineering, and environmental disciplines. The local knowledge and stories, like a bear stealing an iPad, highlighted Alaska's unique blend of serious work and nature. This experience reinforced the importance of understanding the environment in our projects.
The first day of 2026 did not start the way we expected. We were all sitting in the living room on January 1st. Calm. Quiet. Just another slow holiday morning. Then Boots lost it. He is almost fifteen now. A stubborn little doxie who has been through a lot and still thinks he is ten feet tall. One second he was fine. The next he was panicking, clawing at his mouth, eyes wide. It looked like choking. The kind that makes your stomach drop.
If you’re a student or an educator in civil, structural, transportation, or infrastructure engineering, Bentley Systems offers free educational use licenses. Full professional software. Free – for educational use. Link: Free Engineering Software for Students | Bentley Education What the…
Wishing you a safe and great holiday season and a happy New Year from the Between the Lines Blog here in Bend, Oregon. -Shaan
A couples portrait painting night was fun. Despite minimal guidance, both of us faced the challenge of capturing each other's likeness. The results were humorous and far from flattering, yet laughter and good company prevailed. They discovered a shared enjoyment in painting, considering future sessions with lower stakes and practicing together.
I finally had some time to sit with Autodesk Civil 3D 2026 from Start to Finish, and it’s a solid addition to the Civil 3D bookshelf. Autodesk Civil 3D 2026 from Start to Finish: Learn dynamic, automation-led workflows and intelligent…
Bend celebrated its annual holiday paddle on The Deschutes River this past Friday, experiencing an unusually warm day instead of traditional snow and ice. I documented the event with drone footage and photos while maintaining a safe distance from the crowds.
The 2026.2 update for drainage design tools enhances workflows with improved rainfall support, catchment controls, and channel features. It integrates Dynamo deeper into Civil 3D, adding automation capabilities. Editing feature lines becomes more efficient, fostering collaboration through cloud sheet sets. Additional updates include Project Explorer enhancements and API growth for custom tools.