Author Archives: Kyle Kondo

Top AutoCAD 2014 New Features

Here is a list of some of the top AutoCAD 2014 new features in no particular order. Autodesk ReCap (Reality Capture) Autodesk ReCap comes with AutoCAD and is used to process point cloud files.  Given that laser scanned data is … Continue reading

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Civil 3D Hydraflow Storm Sewers Import Coordinate Shift

When working with Civil 3D Hydraflow Storm Sewers, if you export an .stm file from Civil 3D and then subsequently make edits in the .stm file in Hydraflow and save the .stm file, you will find that the coordinates for … Continue reading

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AutoCAD, Revit and Microsoft RDP 8.0 (Remote Desktop Protocol)

Microsoft’s RDP 8.0 protocol for Remote Desktop was first released with Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012.  Fortunately, it can also be installed on Windows 7 SP1 workstations.  Installing this update can make using AutoCAD and Revit smoother when working … Continue reading

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AutoCAD Map 2013 Service Pack 1 and the Communication Center

AutoCAD Map 2013 Service Pack 1 was recently released.  It’s not available through the support.autodesk.com website yet, but is available through the Communication Center in AutoCAD. The Communication Center does not automatically update your AutoCAD software, but provides a method … Continue reading

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AutoCAD Parametric Constraints

Of all the new features added to AutoCAD in the last few release cycles, one of the most underused has been Parametric Constraints.  What is a parametric constraint?  It’s a constraint that can be numerically or geometrically driven.  For example, … Continue reading

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