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Create your own magic button to restore AutoCAD layers and styles

July 23, 2014 by Edwin Prakoso 4 Comments

Do you want to restore all objects from AutoCAD templates after purge them? You can do it by one click on this magic button!

AutoCAD Tip: Your template doesn’t have to be complicated

February 22, 2013 by Edwin Prakoso 1 Comment

Do you think your AutoCAD template is too complicated? Try to simplify it by creating separate libraries. Insert them only when you need it!

What will went wrong if I use imperial template for my metric drawing?

March 7, 2012 by Edwin Prakoso 6 Comments

Do you just use default AutoCAD template out of the box? Do you realize that it’s an imperial template? If you are working on metric drawings, you will have unnecessary additional works!

Task 3: Add styles to your templates

August 24, 2011 by Edwin Prakoso 5 Comments

3rd task in work with AutoCAD better. In this task we will add styles to our templates. Discuss it here!

Task 2: Add layer information in a template

August 23, 2011 by Edwin Prakoso 4 Comments

The 2nd task to work with AutoCAD better. Choose correct template to start. Add layers. You also need to work with layer states and layer filter.

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The Misconception of CAD to BIM

Many believe they have moved from CAD to BIM. In reality, they may have only changed software, not how information is managed. It’s a common misunderstanding: BIM is not about better drawings, it’s about managing information. This article explains what really changes, and what does not.

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