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In this database (blog) you can find small tips, hints and tricks which - as we hope - help you to use Autodesk and HP products more efficiently. CAD Studio (former Xanadu) is a Czech based company, active as Autodesk GOLD Partner, Developer and HP Business Partner since 1990. See also our custom CAD application development.

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	How to lock layers without changing their color?
	Tip 8451

ACADLT

* CAD

7.2.2012

	How to wrap long tables in AutoCAD (LT)?
	Tip 8449

ACADLT

* CAD

6.2.2012

	How to wrap a long parts list to multiple columns?
	Tip 8446

Inv2012Inv2011

* CAD

2.2.2012

	How to temporarily hide dimensions in a sketch?
	Tip 8441

Inv2012Inv2011In...

* CAD

27.1.2012

	How to increase width of the layer control in AutoCAD ribbon?
	Tip 8439

ACAD2012ACAD2011...

* CAD

26.1.2012

	The RegistryVersion codes for individual versions of Inventor.
	Tip 8436

Inventor

* CAD

25.1.2012

	Copy/Paste functionality with added support for UCS.
	Tip 8434

ACAD

* CAD

24.1.2012

	How to add/override {} in dimension text or style?
	Tip 8430

ACADLT

* CAD

22.1.2012

	What is the maximum resolution in AutoCAD render?
	Tip 8429

ACAD

* CAD

20.1.2012

	How to set the size of camera and light icons in 3ds Max?
	Tip 8427

3dsmax

* CAD

19.1.2012

	Batch print for multiple drawings, multiple printers and copies.
	Tip 8425

DWFACAD

* CAD

19.1.2012 FAQ

	How to create a 3D propeller in Autodesk Inventor?
	Tip 8421

Inv2012Inv2011In...

* CAD

18.1.2012

	Recolor entities to the color of their layer.
	Tip 8415

ACAD

* CAD

13.1.2012

	Selecting multiple objects in a particular order.
	Tip 8412

ACAD

* CAD

12.1.2012

	My associative dimensions are not being updated.
	Tip 8411

ACAD

* CAD

12.1.2012

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