Music at Autodesk University 2025 Neon Trees and Train
The AU closing party in Nashville featured performances by Neon Trees and Train at Bridgestone Arena. While Neon Trees' lead singer engaged in provocative…
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The Best AutoCAD Pranks for a Fun Office Environment
The post discusses the role of lighthearted pranks in design offices to relieve stress. It shares various harmless AutoCAD pranks that can confuse users…
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Documenting History: The USS Arizona and Underwater 3D Mapping
Every December 7th, I reflect on Pearl Harbor and the loss of my relative on the USS Arizona. Participating in remembrance events, I documented…
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Crashes, Clues, and Two Big Wins From Autodesk CER Files
In recent months, CAD stations faced significant issues such as crashes and slow performance, primarily revealed through Autodesk's CER data. Ignored by users, CER…
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When Java Became a Liability
Oracle's acquisition of Sun shifted Java to a paid subscription model, increasing compliance risks for users with outdated versions. Many teams faced unexpected costs…
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Preparing for Autodesk’s 2026 Licensing Changes
Autodesk sent another round of renewal notices this week. More increases. Fewer discounts. And another reminder that network or multi user licensing is almost…
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Throwback Thursday: Me on the AutoCAD R14 CD-ROM
Cover of AutoCAD R14 CD-ROM featuring me, Shaan Hurley
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Convert Civil 3D Files for AutoCAD and More
This blog post explains how to convert Autodesk Civil 3D drawings for users with basic AutoCAD or older versions. Key methods include using EXPORTC3DDRAWING…
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Floating Point, Multi Core, and Why Precision Still Matters
The importance of precision in CAD software like AutoCAD is highlighted, illustrating how floating point limits affect geometry at large scales. While multi-core processing…
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Exploring Fun Alternatives in AI: Ramps Over the Deschutes River
Bend is exploring the construction of a vehicle bridge over the Deschutes River to improve connectivity for southern residents, easing traffic on Reed Market…
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