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  • Creating Layer Filters

    Creating Layer Filters

    See how layer filters are a good tool to be able to manage layers more effectively.

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  • Writing (Fair) Questions to Test Software Knowledge

    Writing (Fair) Questions to Test Software Knowledge

    Check out these helpful tips for writing questions for any knowledge assessment, whether for CAD or for any other skill.

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  • Technical Writing Tip: Title Case vs. Sentence Case

    Technical Writing Tip: Title Case vs. Sentence Case

    Trying to decide how to capitalize your titles and headings? This blog will help!

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  • CAD Standards

    CAD Standards

    Learn how to configure a standard for your drawings and check your drawings for compliance.

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  • Technical Writing Tip: Watch Out for Those Modifiers!

    Technical Writing Tip: Watch Out for Those Modifiers!

    Do you know how to spot a misplaced or dangling modifier? Get a few quick tips for making sure those modifiers are modifying the correct things!

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  • Tips for Acrobat PDFs: Part 1 – Acrobat Basics

    Tips for Acrobat PDFs: Part 1 – Acrobat Basics

    This blog covers some of the basics of using Acrobat Pro – how to create, edit, or review PDFs.

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  • Tips for Acrobat PDFs: Part 2 – Page Extraction

    Tips for Acrobat PDFs: Part 2 – Page Extraction

    This blog covers the two different options (Extract and Split) for removing pages from a PDF to save them as separate PDF files.

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  • Tips for Acrobat PDFs: Part 3 – PDF Security

    Tips for Acrobat PDFs: Part 3 – PDF Security

    This article discusses the many security features available in Acrobat Pro for protecting your PDFs.

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  • Installing the Twinmotion Tool for Revit 2024

    Installing the Twinmotion Tool for Revit 2024

    Learn to seamlessly import your Revit files into Twinmotion to produce stunning real-time renderings.

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  • Technical Writing Tip: Writing Numbers

    Technical Writing Tip: Writing Numbers

    Unsure about when you should spell out numbers and when you should use numerals? Read this blog post to find out!

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  • Shadow Study Animation in 3ds Max

    Shadow Study Animation in 3ds Max

    Shadow study is a valuable aspect of project planning particularly where projects are sunlight dependent. Learn more about shadow studies in 3ds Max.

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  • Technical Writing Tip: Why You Should Use Templates for Creating Documentation

    Technical Writing Tip: Why You Should Use Templates for Creating Documentation

    Do you use templates for your documentation? If not, here are a few reasons to consider why you should start!

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  • Weld Symbols – Which Method Is Best for You?

    Weld Symbols – Which Method Is Best for You?

    Learn about a third method to create weld symbols in your designs using Autodesk Inventor 2024.

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  • How to Import and Export Revit Schedules

    How to Import and Export Revit Schedules

    Learn about importing and exporting Revit schedules from the author of our Autodesk Revit learning guides.

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  • Using the Purge Tool in Autodesk Revit

    Using the Purge Tool in Autodesk Revit

    Gain insights into using the Purge tool to keep your Revit project free of unused elements to prevent model corruption from occurring.

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  • Technical Writing Tip: Using Apostrophes Correctly

    Technical Writing Tip: Using Apostrophes Correctly

    Do you have trouble knowing when to add in an apostrophe? This blog provides some quick tips for when, and when NOT, to use them!

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  • Technical Writing Tip - Comparing Documents

    Technical Writing Tip - Comparing Documents

    Need to compare or combine files after changes have been made? This blog will give you the run-down on using compare tools in Word and Adobe Acrobat.

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  • Webcast Follow-up: Family Customization Made Easy

    Webcast Follow-up: Family Customization Made Easy

    Get tips on how you can save time and reduce frustration by customizing standard Revit families to fit your design firm's requirements.

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  • Troubleshooting Duct Connection Issues When Upgrading from Revit 2023 to 2024

    Troubleshooting Duct Connection Issues When Upgrading from Revit 2023 to 2024

    Learn how to troubleshoot Duct Connection issues that may arise when upgrading from Revit 2023 to Revit 2024

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  • Discover the Grading Tools within Civil 3D 2024: Webcast Follow-Up

    Discover the Grading Tools within Civil 3D 2024: Webcast Follow-Up

    Get an introduction to our new Civil 3D learning guide and see two ways of grading a detention pond.

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