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Awesome new DIMCONTINUEMODE in AutoCAD 2014 20 Aug 2013 | 03:52 am

We've all been there - we add on a baseline dimension only to realize that we forgot to switch to the dimension style of the original base dimension.  Ugh!  Why doesn't AutoCAD just know that we alway...

Cool everyday features in AutoCAD 2014 7 Aug 2013 | 12:15 am

While it's always the big features that get all the attention when a new release of AutoCAD comes out - it's the everyday features that often provide the biggest bang for your buck!  Let me give you a...

The Value of Layer Previous in AutoCAD 31 Jul 2013 | 11:22 pm

I can't believe it's nearly August!  It seems as though the summer has just flown by  (but doesn't it always?). Layer Previous is a handy tool for undoing the last set of actions in the Layer Proper....

Changing Your Current Layer at Lightning Speed in AutoCAD 23 Jul 2013 | 12:47 am

Let's face it - we are constantly changing our current layer as we draw in AutoCAD.  In fact I'm sure it's second nature to so many of you that you might not feel the need to watch my humble little vi...

Removing the 2500 object limit on the Ribbon in AutoCAD 18 Jul 2013 | 11:22 pm

If you've ever had an issue changing object properties from the ribbon, and you are working with a VERY large drawing - you've probably run into the 2500 object limit set by the AutoCAD Gods.  2500 ob...

Background mask for Dimensional Text 11 Jul 2013 | 02:49 am

The AutoCAD Test Development team works hard for sure - and they've been kind enough to give me a couple of juicy AutoCAD nuggets to share with you on my blog.  This first tip was posted courtesy of C...

AutoCAD: Matching object layers in a Fourth of July Flash! 4 Jul 2013 | 04:44 am

Sure it's easy to change objects to another layer when you know the destination layer name...but what if you don't?  You can see the objects on the desitnation layer - so you do a layer reconnaissance...

HP Video Shoot 26 Jun 2013 | 05:15 am

If you have ever seen one of my presentations - you know that I LOVE my HP portable workstation.  I recently participated in a (very) long video shoot for them - with a wonderful crew in the Autodesk ...

Multifunction Grips on AutoCAD Dimensions 17 Jun 2013 | 10:26 pm

The final of my three part video series for Cadalyst Magazine on Multifunction grips has arrived! Are you taking advantage of all those handy tools built right into the grips on dimensions? Multifunct...

CAD Americas Training Days 10 Jun 2013 | 02:19 am

IComing to a neighborhood near you! Join me for several stops along the CAD Americas tour. I'll be participating on a day of training in Atlanta and Dallas this week...don't miss this opportunity for ...

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