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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Dock Your AutoCAD Command Line. Seriously.
A simple tip from Robin Capper can significantly improve Civil 3D and AutoCAD performance: dock the command line to the bottom of the screen.…
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Maximize Your CAD Performance with Daily Reboots
One of the simplest and most effective things you can do to maintain a stable, high-performing CAD workstation is to reboot regularly and keep…
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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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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 Best AutoCAD Pranks for a Fun Office Environment
The post discusses the role of lighthearted pranks in design offices to relieve stress. It shares various harmless AutoCAD pranks that can confuse users…
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Crashes, Clues, and Two Big Wins From Autodesk CER Files
In recent months, CAD stations faced significant issues such as crashes and slow performance, primarily revealed through Autodesk's CER data. Ignored by users, CER…
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Convert Civil 3D Files for AutoCAD and More
This blog post explains how to convert Autodesk Civil 3D drawings for users with basic AutoCAD or older versions. Key methods include using EXPORTC3DDRAWING…
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Unlocking Autodesk CER: Essential Data for CAD Managers
Autodesk's Customer Error Reports (CER) are crucial for CAD Managers to diagnose crashes effectively. These reports, generated post-crash, provide insights into system information and…
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Fix AutoCAD Freezes by Cleaning Temporary Files
To improve AutoCAD performance, regularly clean the %TEMP% folder where temporary files accumulate. To do this, close AutoCAD and other applications, open Windows Explorer…
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