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  • Using Civil 3D Alignments Tools in Navisworks

    Using Civil 3D Alignments Tools in Navisworks

    Using the Civil Alignments tools, see how you can now drive along the road or navigate interactively.

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  • Maximize Productivity with Enhanced Properties in Autodesk Navisworks

    Maximize Productivity with Enhanced Properties in Autodesk Navisworks

    Learn about the new and enhanced features of Autodesk Navisworks 2025.

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  • Mastering the New Properties Panel for Flanges in Inventor 2025

    Mastering the New Properties Panel for Flanges in Inventor 2025

    Did you know? Sheet Metal cuts and faces have now been transitioned to the Properties panel interface.

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  • Working with Graphics in FrameMaker

    Working with Graphics in FrameMaker

    Get quick tips and tricks for working with graphics in the Adobe FrameMaker software.

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  • Revit 2025.2: What's New!

    Revit 2025.2: What's New!

    Learn about the most significant changes in this software release to help you stay ahead of the curve.

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  • A Guide to Selecting & Installing the Correct Revit Version

    A Guide to Selecting & Installing the Correct Revit Version

    If you have installed a Revit update but need to go back to the 2025.0 build, use the following steps to re-download the correct version.

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  • System Variables in AutoCAD

    System Variables in AutoCAD

    Learn how system variables can optimize your AutoCAD experience with this first blog in a series of 3 posts.

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  • Macros and Scripts

    Macros and Scripts

    Creating macros is a great way to streamline your AutoCAD workflows. Learn more in this blog.

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  • AutoLISP Commands to Manage System Variables in AutoCAD

    AutoLISP Commands to Manage System Variables in AutoCAD

    Macros are great, but AutoLISP makes automation even smarter! Use a simple LISP program to manage system variables.

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  • Linking Tables in AutoCAD

    Linking Tables in AutoCAD

    Learn how to use the Data Linking feature in AutoCAD with helpful tips in this post.

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  • Using Fields in AutoCAD

    Using Fields in AutoCAD

    Learn how to use fields to automate the area of a region.

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  • Revision Clouds in AutoCAD

    Revision Clouds in AutoCAD

    In this blog we show you how to draw attention to a modified part of a drawing using Revision Clouds.

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  • Sheet Metal Face Features in Inventor 2025

    Sheet Metal Face Features in Inventor 2025

    With the 2025 release, the Face feature is now presented using the Properties panel. Here are a few observations on creating face features.

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  • Technical Writing Tip: Reviewing Comments in Adobe Acrobat

    Technical Writing Tip: Reviewing Comments in Adobe Acrobat

    If you review a lot of marked-up documents using Adobe Acrobat, this blog provides tips on how to make reviewing those comments easier.

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  • Technical Writing Tip: All About Hyphens

    Technical Writing Tip: All About Hyphens

    Hyphens are a handy punctuation mark, but sometimes it’s tricky to know when they’re needed. Read this blog for some quick tips!

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  • Orbiting Models in Autodesk Inventor

    Orbiting Models in Autodesk Inventor

    Here's an enhancement applicable to the Inventor 2024.1 software (and later), when orbiting and using the {Shift} + MMB keys.

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  • Searching Parameters in Autodesk Inventor

    Searching Parameters in Autodesk Inventor

    Learn how to perform keyword searches in a Parameter dialog box in Autodesk Inventor.

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  • Webcast Q&A: Using Line and Curve labels in Civil 3D

    Webcast Q&A: Using Line and Curve labels in Civil 3D

    Get answers to the questions from our webcast that discussed the dynamic nature of line and curve labels.

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  • Webcast Q&A: Mastering Stairs in Autodesk Revit 2025

    Webcast Q&A: Mastering Stairs in Autodesk Revit 2025

    Cherisse provides answers to the questions asked in her webcast.

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  • Grammar Terms: Parts of Speech

    Grammar Terms: Parts of Speech

    Nouns and verbs and adjectives, oh my! Here’s a quick refresher on the parts of speech.

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