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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 Platinum Partner, Developer and HP Business Partner since 1990. See also our custom CAD application development.

264 newest tips
from year 2001

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Question

CAD
% platform category

	How to export Inventor assemblies to the VRML format?
	Tip 1833

Inventor5Inventor...

* CAD

27.12.2001

	How to export 3D models to the VRML format?
	Tip 1831

ACADMDTADT

* CAD

27.12.2001

	Can I use Autodesk Raster Design with older versions of AutoCAD?
	Tip 1827

* CAD

20.12.2001

	AutoCAD doesn't show the slides from my customized image-menu.
	Tip 1825

ACAD

* CAD

19.12.2001

	How compatible are the so called "DWG-compatible" applications?
	Tip 1820

ACADLT

* CAD

13.12.2001 FAQ

	How to make a multicolored line entity in AutoCAD?
	Tip 1818

ACAD

* CAD

13.12.2001

	Where to find my autosaved drawings?
	Tip 1813

ACAD2000

* CAD

12.12.2001

	How to make a persistent hidden line view (even after regeneration)?
	Tip 1812

ACAD

* CAD

11.12.2001

	How to dimension a segmented object with extension lines of the same length?
	Tip 1810

ACADLT

* CAD

11.12.2001

	Cannot install MapGuide 6 client - "IE 5.x or greater is required".
	Tip 1807

MapGuide

* CAD

11.12.2001

	How to use an apparent intersection in Inventor Sketch mode?
	Tip 1806

Inventor5

* CAD

10.12.2001

	Where to find HP LaserJet drivers pro Linux?
	Tip 1804

Linux HP

10.12.2001

	Cannot create curved wall endcaps in Architectural Desktop?
	Tip 1801

ADT

* CAD

9.12.2001

	How to edit all types of entities using a single command?
	Tip 1790

ACAD2002LT2002

* CAD

6.12.2001

	Some of the toolbar icons are displayed as black spots. Why?
	Tip 1787

Inventor

* CAD

3.12.2001

	Can I use a software application written for DesignJet 2500 also on DesignJet 5000?
	Tip 1785

* PLT

3.12.2001

	How to export a drawing to EPS format (e.g. for DTP)?
	Tip 1784

ACADLT

* CAD

3.12.2001 FAQ

	How to copy a view from one sheet to another one?
	Tip 1783

Inventor5

* CAD

3.12.2001

	How to import AutoCAD or 3D Studio models to gmax (scene editor)?
	Tip 1776

max

* CAD

1.12.2001

	Do Autodesk products support the enhanced instruction set of Pentium-4 processor?
	Tip 1773

ACADmax

* CAD

1.12.2001

	How to display a smaller/larger view of an Office document in iPROJECT or Buzzsaw ProjectPoint?
	Tip 1772

iProject

* CAD

30.11.2001

	Simple switching between trim and extend functions.
	Tip 1770

ACAD2002LT2002MD...

* CAD

30.11.2001

	Cannot close drawing, command is active.
	Tip 1764

ACAD2000LT2000

* CAD

29.11.2001

	Volo View markup tool icons in Volo are greyed out.
	Tip 1751

Volo

* CAD

23.11.2001

	What is the minimal display resolution for AutoCAD?
	Tip 1749

ACADLT

* CAD

23.11.2001

	Selection problem in Object properties window (OPM) in AutoCAD 2002 (and higher).
	Tip 1745

ACAD2015ACAD2011...

* CAD

22.11.2001 FAQ

	How to repair improperly coded texts in AutoCAD? How to replace %%236-type codes with normal characters?
	Tip 1742

ACADMDT

* CAD

21.11.2001

	I have a set of DWG files which are not recognized by AutoCAD.
	Tip 1739

ACAD

* CAD

21.11.2001

	Older LISP programs are not working properly.
	Tip 1737

ACADADTMapMDT

* CAD

19.11.2001

	How to label an area in AutoCAD LT (or isolate layer, or dim arc length...)?
	Tip 1734

* CAD

19.11.2001

	How to link to a specific area in XLS file.
	Tip 1733

ACAD2000LT2000

Win CAD

18.11.2001

	How to export a STL file from Mechanical Desktop?
	Tip 1722

MDT

* CAD

12.11.2001

	How to write subscripts and superscripts in AutoCAD text?
	Tip 1719

ACAD2000LT2000Ma...

* CAD

8.11.2001 FAQ

	I cannot print HPGL/2 file on DesignJet 500 over AppleTalk.
	Tip 1711

* PLT

6.11.2001

	Ortho mode in 3D Studio.
	Tip 1705

VIZMAX

* CAD

4.11.2001

	AutoCAD displays no menu nor icons - I cannot draw anything.
	Tip 1703

ACAD

* CAD

4.11.2001

	How to cast "darkness" in 3D Studio?
	Tip 1700

VIZMAX

* CAD

2.11.2001

	Which layout is saved to the R14 format when saving from AutoCAD 2000?
	Tip 1694

ACAD2000LT2000

* CAD

2.11.2001

	Can I run several license servers (NLS) on the same machine?
	Tip 1683

ACAD

* CAD

29.10.2001

	How to add ARX support to AutoCAD LT?
	Tip 1682

* CAD

29.10.2001 FAQ

	How to add AutoLISP support to AutoCAD LT?
	Tip 1681

* CAD

29.10.2001

	Hatch pattern doesn't fill the entire polygon.
	Tip 1680

ACADLT

* CAD

28.10.2001

	Linetype scale changes when line endpoint is snapped to another entity.
	Tip 1678

ACAD

* CAD

26.10.2001

	How to increase the number of undo operations in Inventor?
	Tip 1677

Inventor5

* CAD

26.10.2001

	How to measure Inventor parts without Inventor?
	Tip 1670

Volo2

* CAD

23.10.2001

	How to change the units used by the measure functions in Volo View?
	Tip 1669

Volo2

* CAD

23.10.2001

	How to print on HP DesignJet in Windows XP?
	Tip 1666

WinXP PLT

23.10.2001

	Problems printing gradient fills from Adobe Illustrator.
	Tip 1664

* PLT

23.10.2001

	How to plot from AutoCAD LT 2002 to a format larger than 1500x900mm?
	Tip 1662

LTACAD

* CAD,PLT

23.10.2001

	How to convert a hidden-line view into lines and polylines?
	Tip 1659

ACAD

* CAD

22.10.2001

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