The Options Dialog box can be your friend or your enemy. Depending on how you set it up, it can enhance your productivity or it can squelch it. It can be overwhelming too. Why are there so many choices? What is all that stuff in there and how does it apply to my work flow? […]
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When you open the Options Dialog, the first Tab, moving from left to right, is the Files section. Support File Search Path First and foremost is where AutoCAD will look for support files that it needs to get the job done. You can get into trouble by adding too many or not adding enough to […]
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Customization Files under the Files Tab allows you to do the following: Main Customization File Specifies the default location of the main customization file (acad.cuix). The CUIx file is a file that contains multiple XML-based files and custom image files. You modify a customization file through the Customize User Interface (CUI) Editor. CUIx files replace […]
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Continuing the march through the Options Dialog box… Help and Miscellaneous File Names Help File Specifies the location of the Help file. – don’t change this Default Internet Location Specifies the default Internet location used by both the BROWSER command and the Browse the Web button on the Web toolbar. Type in Browser and hit […]
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There are two types of archives that I suggest you do. The first is Archiving Submittals. The second is Archiving Milestones. This post is about archiving Project Submittals. Those contractual deliverables that come at specific times in the life of your project. Archiving a project is critical to the retention of data for future use. […]
Archiving Issues and Submittals should be done as outlined in a previous post. As projects progress, there may be a need to save prior versions. Milestones are reached in the design that are not at a submittal point. Changes in the design cause major reworking of files. Saving the older versions can come in handy […]
When plotting to hardcopy you see the results of your efforts instantly. You get a visual product that can quickly be scanned visually. Finding error on hardcopy is often easier than finding them on digital copies. Do you have a method for reviewing the output that is created digitally before it is sent to others? […]
Page Setup and Plotting This is an area that is constantly a battle. Getting the output to look consistent is the goal of all CAD Managers and firms. Get it right and no one will complain (or compliment) – but get it wrong and the all of your efforts will be for nothing. Everyone will […]
Sheet Numbering and Layout Ideas Many firms have standard ways of numbering sheets in a set – here are my favorites. Details The numbering of the details should be done per the project standard provided by the Project Manager. Details are typically designated “1” “2” “3”, etc. Plans, Elevations and Sections Plans are designated “1” […]
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