Essential Tips for Accurate LiDAR Registration
Effective registration is crucial for successful data modeling. It requires careful planning, use of accuracy-enhancing targets, and starting with easy alignments to build momentum.…
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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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Creating a 3D Color Wheel in AutoCAD: A Fun Test of Performance
The content explains a color wheel generator script designed for AutoCAD, employing a cylindrical coordinate system to convert HSV color space into RGB. It…
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A Week in Alaska
During a week in Alaska with DOWL colleagues, I engaged in valuable discussions about diverse work in planning, engineering, and environmental disciplines. The local…
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A Rough Start to 2026 and a Grateful Ending
The first day of 2026 did not start the way we expected. We were all sitting in the living room on January 1st. Calm.…
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Bentley’s Free Education Licenses
If you’re a student or an educator in civil, structural, transportation, or infrastructure engineering, Bentley Systems offers free educational use licenses. Full professional software.…
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Happy Holidays from Between the Lines Blog
Wishing you a safe and great holiday season and a happy New Year from the Between the Lines Blog here in Bend, Oregon. -Shaan
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Couples Portrait Painting Night
A couples portrait painting night was fun. Despite minimal guidance, both of us faced the challenge of capturing each other's likeness. The results were…
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