CADDManager on April 9th, 2007

What use to be known as “Known Issues” Autodesk has published the readme file from AutoCAD Architectural (What used to be known as ADT). In that file are notes on the software about issues that were not fully resolved. They use to call them Known Issues. They now call them “Feature Comments”. These are things […]

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CADDManager on October 14th, 2006

Technology just has to be better – not perfect – for people to move forward. If you are waiting for the perfect CAD tool, you will be waiting a long time. In fact if you have been in the CAD business for a while you are still waiting for a perfect tool. I have been […]

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CADDManager on January 23rd, 2006

Have you noticed that Autodesk no longer ships the User Guides with the software. You can still get the books from the link below. They also put a little post card in the box for you to submit for the books. The books are free and shipping is free. You will need the box for […]

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CADDManager on July 5th, 2005

Here is a link to the latest Service Pack for ABS 2006 Link to the download And a link to a page that explains what is in it… Service Pack content

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CADDManager on June 7th, 2005

AUGI just published my latest article in Hot News. If you do not get Hot News from AUGI, you need to sign up for a membership first. AUGI.com web site is a fountain of knowledge about CAD software. You need to get connected. If you are already a member here is a link to the […]

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CADDManager on May 16th, 2005

I spoke recently with a user who was quizzing me on what exactly Paper Space Layouts do. I was mildly shocked that he had no understanding about using PS and Layout tabs. He was a long time ACAD 14 user and had also used ACAD 2002 for some time. Are there really folks out there […]

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CADDManager on April 9th, 2005

I just installed my DVD copy of ADT 2006. It went fairly smooth. I believe it ships on DVD by default. If you want the CD Install (4 CD’s), you have to request it. It is free but you have to request it. Go to www.autodeskmediarequest.com. I appreciate getting the DVD. I would not want […]

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CADDManager on February 14th, 2005

You have some great tools to assist you with importing your menus, toolbar items, and keyboard shortcuts (accelerators) from previous versions of AutoCAD into AutoCAD 2005. Autodesk has provided the tools on their web site. Link to Autodesk Migration Tools

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CADDManager on February 10th, 2005

Just a reminder – and I am so thankful for this… No more Object Enablers Clipped directly from the Autodesk site… “Drawings are saved in their native format and transferred to the recipient with no additional steps required. The Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2005 Object Enabler is incorporated into the installation of AutoCAD 2005-based products, including […]

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