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In this knowledgebase (blog) you can find small tips, hints, secrets and tricks which - as we hope - help you learn to use your Autodesk and ARKANCE Be.Smart products more efficiently. ARKANCE (in Czechia - former CAD Studio) is a worldwide Autodesk Platinum Partner, Developer and Training Center since 1990. See also our custom CAD application development.

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How to find out the size of the asphalted area and changes over time in Pointscene?

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  Tip 14675

PointsceneBe.Smart

*CAD

17.8.2025  

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Extrude a raster image to a 3D mesh - e.g. for engraving in Fusion.

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  Tip 14673

Fusion360

*CAD,CAM

17.8.2025   FAQ  

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How can we add a gravity point and calculate the mass of each object in Revit?

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  Tip 14667

RevitBe.Smart

*CAD

13.8.2025  

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How can we generate a rebar schedule in Revit including images and bar lengths?

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  Tip 14666

RevitBe.Smart

*CAD

13.8.2025  

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Display complex linetypes on 3D curves in plain AutoCAD.

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  Tip 14665

ACADADTACADMPlantMapCivil3D

*CAD

10.8.2025  

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How to export an IFC model from Autodesk Forma?

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  Tip 14661

FormaACC

*CAD

2.8.2025  

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How do I put the project name and last version date on the PCB?

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  Tip 14657

Fusion360

*CAD

31.7.2025  

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How can I add additional layers to frames, such as an internal insulation layer with its own frame?

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  Tip 14654

RevitBe.Smart

*CAD

31.7.2025  

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How can I copy frames to multiple identical walls in Revit?

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  Tip 14653

RevitBe.Smart

*CAD

30.7.2025  

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How to use one assembly created for multiple identical walls in Revit?

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  Tip 14652

RevitBe.Smart

*CAD

30.7.2025  

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3D rotation of a DWG object to the target point.

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  Tip 14650

ACADADTACADMPlantMapCivil3D...

*CAD

29.7.2025  

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What is the purpose of the C:\Autodesk\WI and C:\Autodesk\Access folders? They take up over 10GB.

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  Tip 14648

ACADACADMPlantCivil3DACADEI...

*CAD

27.7.2025  

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Easy insertion of arrows into MText content.

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  Tip 14643

ACADADTPlantACADMCivilMapA...

*CAD

26.7.2025  

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Automatic naming of Inventor drawing sheets according to the first model (iLogic).

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  Tip 14641

Inventor

*CAD

26.7.2025  

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Physical units conversion tool in an Inventor palette.

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  Tip 14634

InventorBe.Smart

*CAD

23.7.2025  

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