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…
Read MoreAutodesk Turns 44
From CAD to cloud and AI, Autodesk's journey is a testament to evolving with technology while maintaining its core mission: empowering creativity and design.
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Managing Autodesk Updates Just Got Easier: What Scheduled Updates Means for CAD Managers and IT
Autodesk's Scheduled Updates feature simplifies managing product updates by allowing centralized control over installation timing and user targeting. This reduces operational chaos, enhances predictability,…
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Autodesk’s Layoffs, Growth, and the Cost of Uncertainty
Autodesk is laying off approximately 1,000 employees, or 7% of its workforce, primarily affecting sales roles as part of a global restructuring. This move,…
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The String and Paper Method for Civil 3D Corridors
Civil 3D corridors can seem intimidating due to complex terminology, but Cameron Smith simplifies it by comparing them to a string and paper model.…
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Autodesk AEC Product Roadmaps
Autodesk publishes interactive roadmaps for many AEC products. Each roadmap includes features already delivered, items currently in development and capabilities planned for the near…
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Autodesk Civil 3D 2026 from Start to Finish: A Practical Guide for Real Projects
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…
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Civil 3D 2026.2: Key Features and Enhancements
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…
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Shifting DOTs Toward Open Standards
The recent CITE User Group meeting highlighted the shift towards open standards in digital delivery, especially regarding DOTs and the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC).…
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