For years, the AutoCAD blog’s Tuesday Tips has always been a fan favorite. 2019 was no exception to that fact. With a slew of new tips, advice, and options, we’re always looking to uncover those nuggets that will make your day-to-day life easier and more efficient. Here are just a few of the most popular posts over […]
Grip Editing: The Alternative Modify Tool
Most AutoCAD users are completely aware of the standard AutoCAD modify commands (e.g., Move, Copy, Rotate, Scale, etc.). But did you know there is another way to modify AutoCAD objects that is sometimes faster and more efficient? Let’s look at grip editing and how to use it. Grip editing is an alternative way to modify AutoCAD objects. […]
App Makes AutoCAD Renaming Easier
According to one customer of BlackBox Right Click Rename, it makes “renaming blocks a piece of cake.” With its many raves, this app for AutoCAD renaming seems to be a true must-have. So what’s it all about? “There’s no more need to use the RENAME dialog, and hunt down multiple item(s), ” writes developer BlackBox. “Simply […]
Latest News and New Features for the AutoCAD Map 3D Toolset
With the release of AutoCAD 2019, Autodesk brought together industry-specific features and capabilities for architecture, mechanical engineering, electrical design, and more into the AutoCAD platform, the industry-leading computer-aided design (CAD) software that architects, engineers, and construction professionals rely on to create precise 2D and 3D drawings. Today, when you subscribe to AutoCAD, you get access to industry-specific […]
World’s Tallest Volumetric Modular Hotel Will Soon Rise With AutoCAD in the DNA
Anyone at AU this week will surely take note as AutoCAD customer Skystone enters the limelight. Autodesk News unveiled that the New York-based contractor will soon erect the world’s tallest volumetric modular hotel at 26 stories—an AC Marriott in the heart of Manhattan. Skystone is reinventing how buildings are constructed by offering cost efficiency and high quality to developers […]
Introducing AutoCAD 2019 for Mac and AutoCAD LT 2019 for Mac
We’re excited for you to get to know AutoCAD 2019 for Mac and AutoCAD LT 2019 for Mac which is available starting today. Early testers have commented, “This version of AutoCAD is exciting, and I can’t wait to use it daily,” and “The best just keeps getting better!” Read on to learn about new features and […]
Object and Layer Transparency: Exploring the Features and Benefits of AutoCAD
In AutoCAD, you can adjust the transparency value of any type of object including text, lines, images and hatching. Transparency is controlled in the properties of selected objects and can also be set to a default value for new objects. Transparency effects can be used to enhance your drawings in a variety of ways, for example, […]
SpotWorks Studio: Viceroy Outdoor Restaurant
Established in 2013, SpotWorks is a creative studio that specializes in high-end 3D architectural rendering services in Singapore. As an ISO 9002 certified company, we ensure that all our renderings meet the highest quality requirements for execution and delivery. Over 200 prominent architects, designers, property developers and agencies in 37 countries globally have expressed satisfaction […]
App Relieves the Pain of Repetitive AutoCAD Polylines and Splines
Finding yourself repeatedly creating AutoCAD polylines and splines over and over again? There’s actually an app to speed up the process. Available on the Autodesk App Store as a free download, Cadgen Quick Polyline will generate normal polylines and splines created on active layers using your active property settings. “On a large-scale drawing with hundreds of blocks that all need interconnecting paths shown, […]
What’s New in AutoCAD 2020? Quick Measure -Sniperindia
Welcome to the first entry of the “What’s New in AutoCAD 2020” series! Last week, we were thrilled to introduce AutoCAD2020’s powerful and innovative functionality. In this series, we’ll be diving into a few of the new features of AutoCAD 2020 and AutoCAD LT 2020—starting with the time-saving Quick Measure tool. In AutoCAD 2020, measuring distances is […]