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 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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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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Group 1 Is Live: How to Make an Offer on Early Autodesk Memorabilia
The offer period for unique Autodesk memorabilia, including early CAD manuals and hardware, runs from March 23 to April 5. Interested buyers must email…
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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…
Read MoreAutodesk Privacy, Your Data, and What You Can Actually Control
Autodesk privacy settings are often misunderstood, but knowing where to look can simplify them. Start with your Autodesk Profile to manage desktop product privacy…
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Autodesk Artifacts Need a Better Home Than My Storage
Autodesk's journey from a scrappy startup to a global powerhouse reshaped industries with its pioneering design software. Now I’m Offering some of my Autodesk…
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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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