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The Basics of Document Control: What You Need to Know

With today’s shifting digital landscape, if your organization is not focusing on document version control, you maybe be costing your business money and efficiency by not using modern, practical engineering ... https://www.solidcad.ca/the-basics-of-document-control-what-you-need-to-know/ AutoCAD Printing and CTB

Do you use more than one CTB file when printing in AutoCAD?  More than 10?  40?  What if I said you really only need 1, the Monchrome.ctb file?  Read on to find out how… If you already understand CTB files, ... https://www.solidcad.ca/autocad-printing-and-ctb/ The Bluebeam Stapler—Making Working Life a Little Less Complicated

This story was originally published by Bluebeam, Inc. on the Bluebeam Blog. Working on a job that requires numerous PDF files to be collated into one manageable document? It’s easy with Bluebeam Stapler. What ... https://www.solidcad.ca/the-bluebeam-stapler-making-working-life-a-little-less-complicated/ Civil 3D and Infraworks 2022 are Here

Autodesk has released the latest version of their Civil Engineering package, Civil 3D 2022, and its partner in crime, Infraworks.  Click to peruse the Autodesk Documentation. Recap 2022 has also been given some ... https://www.solidcad.ca/civil-3d-and-infraworks-2022-are-here/ CTC 2021 Revit Product Updates!

CTC Software has been preparing to release updates to our AEC tools for Revit 2021. This release launched May 4th and affects most of our AEC offerings. HIVE has undergone a massive update, streamlining all aspects ... https://www.solidcad.ca/ctc-2021-revit-product-updates-3/ Autodesk Desktop Connector Update

Do you use BIM 360 and AutoCAD products?  Do you have the Autodesk Desktop Connector installed?  If so, there is a new update.  This may not be news to you as there are frequent updates, but this one is somewhat ... https://www.solidcad.ca/autodesk-desktop-connector-update/ How to Create an Empty/Smaller Catalog Database in AutoCAD Electrical

When we are working with AutoCAD Electrical, one of the keys features of the software is the ability to quickly grab information from the catalog browser so it can be later on be used in our reporting tools such ... https://www.solidcad.ca/how-to-create-an-empty-smaller-catalog-database-in-acade/ Matterport – Blur Brush Tool (Beta)

Do you need to censor something in your Matterport Tour, say a family photo, signage, license plates? Inside your Matterport Account, in the Edit Mode of a Showcase model, is the Blur Brush. The Blur Brush is ... https://www.solidcad.ca/matterport-blur-brush-tool-beta/ Lumion 11.3 Release Overview

Architects love using Lumion for one important reason — it breathes life into rendering. Lumion makes the process feel like a natural part of your craft, helping you produce beautiful results with ease at every ... https://www.solidcad.ca/lumion-11-3-release-overview/ Revit Content Management- Changing Needs for a Work from Anywhere Future

The past year has brought challenges to all. While we look for areas to support and encourage, we continued to look at how we can best serve the needs of our clients. One of the most critical points that hit ... https://www.solidcad.ca/revit-content-management-changing-needs-for-a-work-from-anywhere-future/