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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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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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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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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