Category Archives: AutoCAD

Top AutoCAD 2014 New Features

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Kyle Kondo

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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Federal Transportation Legislation MAP-21

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Michelle Self

I’d like to share with you information I’ve found while researching MAP-21, the new legislation that affects federally funded transportation projects. On October 1, 2012, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, MAP-21, went into effect. It … Continue reading →

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Creating Custom AutoCAD Linetypes

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Maribel Pabalan

As one of the instructors here at CAD Masters, I’d have to say one of my favorite topics to teach is creating custom AutoCAD linetypes. While not too difficult, it tends to be a task many users choose to leave … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Kyle Kondo

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

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Kyle Kondo

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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