Tag Archives: New Features

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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Civil 3D Pressure Pipe Catalog Editor

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Kyle Kondo

The pressure pipe catalog editor (Autodesk.Aec.Content.CatalogEditor.exe) can be found in the installation directory for Civil 3D: C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 As of now, this program allows you to edit existing parts, but not create them.  This means that this … Continue reading →

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Civil 3D 2013 – Top 5 New Features

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Kyle Kondo

Improved Performance This one sounds simple, but is a big deal.  Performance with Civil 3D has been dramatically enhanced, specifically when related to Data Shortcuts.  Large sets of Civil 3D drawings will open faster.  Switching between layout tabs is faster.  … Continue reading →

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Map 3D 2013 – Top 5 New Features

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Neil Bondy

Display Styles per Viewport with Dynamic Legends, North Arrows & Scales Previously, AutoCAD Map 3D was limited to a single display style at a time in a drawing.  If you wanted a blow-up of an area to appear differently within … Continue reading →

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Arrays as Linetypes

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Neil Bondy

With the advent of the associative arrays in AutoCAD 2012 products, we’ve got a great new tool with some interesting possibilities.  Recently, I wrote about using Civil 3D alignments as complex linetypes.  Linetypes with text, direction arrows, fence linetypes, etc.  … Continue reading →

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