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Autodesk Desktop Connector  Autodesk is spending many resources getting their cloud system tweaked just right.  Yet another version of the Desktop Connector has been made available.  Read on to find out more. ... https://www.solidcad.ca/autodesk-desktop-connector-update-v-15-2-0-1634/ Civil 3D: Grading Optimization Problem

Civil 3D: Grading Optimization Problem Do you have an issue displaying the Grading Optimization (GO) window with Civil 3D 2022.1 and GO 2022.2?  If so, read on. I have been working with GO since it arrived, ... https://www.solidcad.ca/civil-3d-grading-optimization-problem/ How to Use Revu to Create Successful Bids

This story was originally published by MIKE LANDERS on the Bluebeam Blog. With smart PDFs now being generated as part of bid packages thanks to a variety of digital tools within the marketplace, end–users ... https://www.solidcad.ca/how-to-use-revu-to-create-successful-bids/ Civil 3D: Designing a Pond with a Sloped Bottom

Are you designing a pond with a sloped bottom?  If so, you may be interested in this technique. To watch the short video demonstrating the complete quick step-by-step process, click here.[…]

Whenever we are working with AutoCAD Electrical, one of the key features that we have when we are creating our drawings, is the ability to create and assign the custom wire types that we will use throughout our ... https://www.solidcad.ca/importing-wire-types-in-autocad-electrical/ An Electrician’s 4 Favorite Bluebeam Revu Features

This story was originally published by DOMONIC DIAZ-WESTON on the Bluebeam Blog. Every construction trade plays a different role in each construction project. As a result, they are likely to find different values ... https://www.solidcad.ca/an-electricians-4-favorite-bluebeam-revu-features/ Infraworks: Custom Assemblies

It’s relatively easy to create a custom component road assembly within an Infraworks model.  But how does one save that custom assembly for use later?  Read on to find out! The answer depends on how you’d ... https://www.solidcad.ca/infraworks-custom-assemblies/ How Concrete Contractors Can Best Use Bluebeam Revu

This story was originally published by Troy Degroot on the Bluebeam Blog. I’m a firm believer that every specialty contractor could benefit from implementing Bluebeam Revu in their everyday workflows. ... https://www.solidcad.ca/how-concrete-contractors-can-best-use-bluebeam-revu/ Civil 3D: PPK Extension

Many of our customers desire the ability to transform Civil 3D data between coordinate systems.  This was challenging or impossible…until now!  Read on… It is available for Civil 3D 2019-2022.  Read more ... https://www.solidcad.ca/civil-3d-ppk-extension/ Enabling The Navisworks Plug-In in Plant 3D

In my previous blog, I explained how Navisworks can complement Plant 3D. Now I will show you how to enable some Navisworks features directly within Plant 3D, or any AutoCAD based products. With this feature enabled ... https://www.solidcad.ca/enabling-the-navisworks-plug-in-in-plant-3d/