Unlocking Autodesk Crash Data: The Power of CER Reports
Most CAD managers underestimate the significance of Autodesk crash data found in Customer Error Reports (CERs). Regularly analyzing these files reveals underlying issues affecting…
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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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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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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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Why CAD Can’t Just Use More Cores aka Multithreaded
Civil 3D and AutoCAD's performance issues primarily stem from predictable sequential math requirements that multithreading disrupts. Unlike parallel tasks like rendering, CAD calculations must…
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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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