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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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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AU 2026 — Las Vegas, September 15–17
Autodesk University (AU) will be held in Las Vegas from September 15-17, 2026. Focused on practical applications of AI, the agenda includes enhancing workflows,…
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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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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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A Short Trip to Reno and a Long Appreciation for PDX
Experience the art of airport travel with Portland International Airport, where good food and local culture redefine layover bliss.
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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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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…
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