Project Navigator automatically sets up Xrefs. When used correctly all things work well. But you do NOT want to use the Xref Attach commands apart from PNav. The Manage Xrefs button on the Drawing Status Bar will alert you if a change is made to one of the Xrefs you are using and you can […]
Most offices sub out portions of the work to others. Working with other firms that are developing CAD files can be a challenge. They may have differing standards and methods for production. I have found that I need to keep them in mind when I develop my CAD Standard. I want them to be effective […]
What are you using? There are many features that have been introduced over the years. Many of these have become common tools for the everyday user. But some have not caught on yet. Tell us what you use.
Wow – It has been a long time since I last posted. I have been very busy with work and AUGI and vacation and more. Time Management is always a big issue with me and trying to squeeze it all in is often very tough. Here are a few tips to get you to maximize […]
First published in AUGI Hot News July, 2006 – see Part 1 Last time we looked at four of the seven deadly sins that AutoCAD Users might make. They included not reading the book, not developing standards, going overboard on enforcing the standards at all costs, and using software like we did in older releases. […]
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One of the concerns I have about AutoCAD training efforts and curriculum is that they forget to explain the WHY and move to the HOW to quickly. A lot of time may be spent teaching our users how to do the wrong things faster and better. Even if we improve their speed, they are still […]
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Are you a subscriber? In this months issue… Calculating Return on Effort – How small updates equal major savings CAD Manager – your pain, everyone’s gain Sidetracked Users – When they should give up and move on – some problems may never get fixed Survey Says – Do you DWF or PDF? Go to the […]
Well at least the first four. I posted this article in AUGI Hot News for June 2006. If you look around you can see repeated patterns of CAD troubles. People get themselves into trouble often by doing the same things. As I observed these patterns of behavior, I came to understand that there is “nothing […]
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