Proud Father Day
My son Jake recently passed his Civil Engineering PE exam, a significant milestone for engineers. Despite being his harshest critic in school, he consistently…
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Autodesk AutoCAD 2027 and Civil 3D 2027: Key Updates Explained
AutoCAD 2027, released on March 25, 2026, emphasizes AI-assisted workflows, featuring the Autodesk Assistant for enhanced user interaction with DWG files. Key updates include…
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The New Autodesk CER v7 Format: Changes and How to Read It
If you’ve been managing or using Autodesk products for a few years, you’ve probably cracked open a CER file at some point. Customer Error…
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The Man Who Built It First – Early Autodesk History
Mike Riddle wrote a CAD program in his spare time and became one of the most important — and most contested — figures in…
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Simplifying AutoCAD Transmittals with eTransmit
The post discusses the challenges of sending and receiving transmittals in Civil 3D and AutoCAD, highlighting common issues like missing external references and font…
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Understanding Civil 3D Data Shortcuts vs Xrefs
Civil 3D projects rely on data shortcuts for efficient collaboration across multiple drawings without losing object intelligence. Unlike Xrefs, which display geometry only, data…
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Reference Explorer: The Autodesk Tool You’re Probably Not Using
If you have Autodesk Desktop Connector (ACC Docs – changing to Forma brand) installed – and in 2026 you almost certainly do – stop…
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The Browser That Ran Revit (And Why Autodesk Killed It)
In November 2013, Autodesk successfully ran full versions of its applications like Inventor and Revit in web browsers through a partnership with Mozilla, OTOY,…
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Groundhog Day for CAD Budgets: Will the Subscription See Its Shadow?
The annual budget season is a test of patience for CAD managers, where spreadsheets become battlegrounds as they navigate potential price increases. Expecting flat…
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Autodesk Civil 3D Version Mismatch Can Cause Serious Issues
Serious CAD issues, particularly in Civil 3D, stem from simple mistakes, such as using incompatible software versions. Mixing versions leads to proxy objects, causing…
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