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RSS Feeds : Grading Plans with Interactive Terrain Shaping

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:46:34 +0000

Author: BetweenTheLines
Subject: Grading Plans with Interactive Terrain Shaping
Posted: 09.Feb.2012 at 16:46

Autodesk Labs has just released named Interactive Terrain Shaping for AutoCAD Civil 3D 2012.

You will be able to interactively create and visually explore new conceptual grading plans. To me it appears the direct modeling paradigm or dynamic model interaction has come to civil design.

We are introducing direct 3D model interaction in this new approach to allow users to optimize their designs in-canvas with intuitive interaction and dynamic feedback. We are also introducing design by flow grade in this approach. The flow grade is measured along the gradient of the surface, and is more suitable for designing parking lots and landfills. Flow grade allows the specification of maximum allowable grade which may be dictated by soil quality, design standards and ADA guidelines. Designing by flow grade and direction allows more control on drainage pattern.

Check out the Interactive Terrain Shaping technology preview and the videos.
http://labs.autodesk.com/utilities/civil3d_terrain/

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RSS Feeds : Hidden gem in AutoCAD DGN file import

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:43:00 +0000

Author: Budweiser Blog
Subject: Hidden gem in AutoCAD DGN file import
Posted: 09.Feb.2012 at 18:43

An interesting functionality extending the standard AutoCAD linetype mechanism is hidden (almost unnoticed) in the DGN Import command. This functionality is available since AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011, plus in all versions of the AutoCAD 2012 family. The DGN import allows to convert and use special linetypes which were otherwise unreachable in AutoCAD. Microstation defines these complex linetype is

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AutoCAD : regions

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:38:04 +0000

Author: John Connor
Subject: regions
Posted: 09.Feb.2012 at 18:38

I was not aware of that particular behavior in previous releases. I have no idea if there is a setting that controls it in 2012.

AutoCAD : regions

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:06:56 +0000

Author: neil mount
Subject: regions
Posted: 09.Feb.2012 at 16:06

typically i will have a steel staircase surrounded by walls. In shade mode if the walls were solid then the staircase would not be visible. A good way then is to have walls made from regions. As i have stated, in older versions, the back of regions were transparent so as you rotated the staircase the nearest walls were transparent and the far walls solid. This is a good visual tool. Unfortunately in 2012 both sides of the regions are solid hence the staircase is not visible. Is there a setting to amend this? Draw a region and try it yourself you should understand

RSS Feeds : February 2012 issue of Innovation Edge hits the stands, I mean inboxes

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Author: AliveInTheLab
Subject: February 2012 issue of Innovation Edge hits the stands, I mean inboxes
Posted: 09.Feb.2012 at 05:00

The Autodesk Labs newsletter is called Innovation Edge, coined by Senior Strategic Designer, Doug Look, and is published every other month. Users who opt in will get 6 email messages a year - that's all. We don't want to spam you to death. This month's issue was just sent out.

If you would like to receive our newsletter about our technology previews, you can opt in by:

Visit Autodesk Labs.
Click on the Sign In link in the upper right.
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This is the same user name and password used for Labs, Subscription, Education, Manufacturing, and other communities.
Check the Newsletter box to be added to our list.

It's just that easy.

Extra, extra! Reading all about it is alive in the lab.

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AutoCAD : regions

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:26:03 +0000

Author: John Connor
Subject: regions
Posted: 09.Feb.2012 at 12:26

Could you provide a bit more detail regarding how you are creating your walls? Thanks.

Edited by John Connor - Today at 12:26

AutoCAD : cant open in 2011

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:46:11 +0000

Author: stebv
Subject: cant open in 2011
Posted: 08.Feb.2012 at 10:46

I have some dwgs that i have worked and used for a year now in 2011. I use 2 xrefs in these dwgs. once i bind the 2 xrefs I now find that I cant open the bound dwgs in 2011 but i can in 2008?? the dwgs have become 10mb each but thats not so big.. any advice would be appreciated. ste

AutoCAD : autodesk software

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:35:00 +0000

Author: heinsite
Subject: autodesk software
Posted: 08.Feb.2012 at 02:35

Originally posted by jackyyy

i do not think that you will get the software in installment one has to purchase it full fledged amount

Only your small hometown banker might still give out no interest loans these days... but only if you laid in a maternity ward next to his kid. Short of that everyone pays interest charges on outstanding amounts.

If you want to buy on credit, get a credit card. Any Autodesk reseller will accept one. FWIW: that's how I paid for my original license *and* for my annual subscriptions!

Dave.

AutoCAD : autodesk software

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:13:45 +0000

Author: jackyyy
Subject: autodesk software
Posted: 08.Feb.2012 at 01:13

i do not think that you will get the software in installment one has to purchase it full fledged amount

RSS Feeds : Repair Block Authoring Palette

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:19:50 +0000

Author: LTunlimited RSS
Subject: Repair Block Authoring Palette
Posted: 07.Feb.2012 at 10:19

Ever been a little hasty with the Delete key in AutoCAD LT? Sure you have. (We all have.) Normally a quick Ctrl+Z or the OOPS command will take care of you, but what if you've accidentally deleted something from the Block Authoring Palette? It happened to Dave recently, so he turned to the Autodesk discussion forums for help. (Yes, this post is also an ad for the discussion forums. They're fast, free, and peer-supported--with occasional input from Autodesk staff--so the responses you get are from the people using the product every day...just like you.) Within a few hours, Dave had his answer from Charles, a frequent contributor to the forums. "Right click a Parameter on that tab. Copy / Paste back into the Tab. Right-click what you just pasted.Choose Properties. Change the Type, Name, and Description as needed.Click OK." I'd never tried that, so of course I had to go check it out for myself. Who knew parameters had editable properties? Under "Type" you can choose any of the basic parameters, such as point, polar, XY, etc. "Grips" and "Actions" apply more to parameter sets, which are combinations of parameters (like point) and actions (like move). For example, the Linear Move parameter set suppresses one grip on the linear parameter and automatically applies a move action. With this knowledge, you can not only repair a broken Block Authoring palette, but even create your own parameter sets for the parameter/action combinations you use most often. Pretty cool!

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