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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 Holixa products more efficiently. Arkance Systems (former CAD Studio) is a Czech based company, active as Autodesk Platinum Partner, Developer and Training Center since 1990. See also our custom CAD application development.
 

89 newest tips
from year 2022

CAD:    OS:    Categ: 
Text:  FAQ glossary   
   
Question CAD 
 %  platform  category 
Q - question

Dynamic label of 3D coordinates.

A - answer see answer   Tip 13587
ACADACLTCivil3D...
0% *  CAD 
30.12.2022  
Q - question

Evaluate math expressions in AutoCAD DWG texts.

A - answer see answer   Tip 13583
ACADADTACADMPla...
0% *  CAD 
20.12.2022  
Q - question

My Fusion 360 stays in offline mode and cannot be switched online.

A - answer see answer   Tip 13582
Fusion360
0% *  CAD 
20.12.2022  
Q - question

Quick local opening of F3D files in Fusion 360.

A - answer see answer   Tip 13579
Fusion360
0% *  CAD,CAM 
16.12.2022  
Q - question

Change the block attribute type from variable to constant or vice versa.

A - answer see answer   Tip 13578
ACADADTPlantACA...
0% *  CAD 
16.12.2022  
Q - question

Web application (FormIt, Fusion, AutoCAD...) is displayed distorted, with incomplete UI controls.

A - answer see answer   Tip 13571
Fusion360FormItA...
0% *  CAD 
9.12.2022  
Q - question

Text size in Revit temporary dimensions.

A - answer see answer   Tip 13566
Revit
0% *  CAD 
9.12.2022  
Q - question

Beware of "permanently" hidden objects in DWG drawings.

A - answer see answer   Tip 13561
ACADACLTADTPlan...
0% *  CAD 
3.12.2022  
Q - question

How to find the number of faces of a 3D mesh object in Fusion 360?

A - answer see answer   Tip 13559
Fusion360
0% *  CAD 
27.11.2022  
Q - question

How to create an image with transparent background in Fusion 360?

A - answer see answer   Tip 13557
Fusion360
0% *  CAD 
26.11.2022  
Q - question

Differential dimension X,Y

A - answer see answer   Tip 13552
ACADADTACADMPla...
0% *  CAD 
23.11.2022  
Q - question

Text with automatic label of the layer it lies in.

A - answer see answer   Tip 13550
ACADADTACADMPla...
0% *  CAD 
22.11.2022  
Q - question

Leaders/Arrows in dragged COGO point labels not pointing to point centers.

A - answer see answer   Tip 13547
Civil
0% *  CAD 
22.11.2022  
Q - question

Using Twinmotion from Revit to visualize other types of 3D scenes.

A - answer see answer   Tip 13541
Revit2023ACADFor...
0% *  CAD 
19.11.2022  
Q - question

Revit 2023.1 shows "Twinmotion is not installed"

A - answer see answer   Tip 13539
Revit2023
0% *  CAD 
18.11.2022  
Q - question

iLogic: How to find if a document is a sheet metal part and if it contains holes?

A - answer see answer   Tip 13536
Inventor
0% *  CAD 
13.11.2022  
Q - question

Thumbnails have incorrect size after exporting the BOM to Excel.

A - answer see answer   Tip 13531
Inventor2023Inven...
0% *  CAD 
9.11.2022  
Q - question

How to redefine the behavior of a standard AutoCAD command?

A - answer see answer   Tip 13529
ACADACLTADTACAD...
0% *  CAD 
8.11.2022  
Q - question

LookupXLS - populating DWG texts from Excel spreadsheets.

A - answer see answer   Tip 13522
ACADADTACADMPla...
0% *  CAD 
31.10.2022  
Q - question

Why does the Power dimensioning command zoom my drawing?

A - answer see answer   Tip 13514
ACADM
0% *  CAD 
19.10.2022  
Q - question

How to quickly record a video from a CAD application or other Windows program? (replacing Screencast)

A - answer see answer   Tip 13513
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0% Win10,Win11  CAD 
19.10.2022   FAQ  
Q - question

How to open Google Earth directly in your AutoCAD window?

A - answer see answer   Tip 13512
ACADADTACADMPla...
0% *  CAD 
19.10.2022  
Q - question

How to find which version of Inventor has saved a file?

A - answer see answer   Tip 13505
Inventor
0% *  CAD 
11.10.2022  
Q - question

How to add own commands to AutoCAD custom palette?

A - answer see answer   Tip 13504
ACADADTPlantACA...
0% *  CAD 
11.10.2022  
Q - question

How to create a full diameter dimension with two arrows?

A - answer see answer   Tip 13495
ACADACLTADTACAD...
0% *  CAD 
3.10.2022  
Q - question

How do I create a point group that meets given criteria?

A - answer see answer   Tip 13491
Civil
0% *  CAD 
27.9.2022  
Q - question

Multi-line keynotes in Revit.

A - answer see answer   Tip 13485
Revit
0% *  CAD 
22.9.2022   FAQ  
Q - question

How to clear the list of recent blocks in the palette?

A - answer see answer   Tip 13481
ACADACLT
0% *  CAD 
21.9.2022  
Q - question

How to convert the structure of a volumetric lattice to a real mesh body?

A - answer see answer   Tip 13472
Fusion360
0% *  CAD,CAM 
11.9.2022  
Q - question

How to change the drawing background color in AutoCAD Web? (black drawing)

A - answer see answer   Tip 13468
ACADweb
0% *  CAD 
9.9.2022  
Q - question

Did you know that you can use 3D Orbit also in AutoCAD LT?

A - answer see answer   Tip 13466
ACLT
0% *  CAD 
8.9.2022  
Q - question

The function (entlast) and the block editor in AutoCAD.

A - answer see answer   Tip 13461
ACAD
0% *  CAD 
4.9.2022  
Q - question

DWG drawing version history directly in AutoCAD.

A - answer see answer   Tip 13459
ACAD2023ACAD2021...
0% *  CAD 
4.9.2022  
Q - question

HideItem - hiding individual items in AutoCAD arrays

A - answer see answer   Tip 13452
ACAD
0% *  CAD 
26.8.2022  
Q - question

How to create a complex line type with text always upside down?

A - answer see answer   Tip 13450
ACADACLTCivil
0% *  CAD 
25.8.2022  
Q - question

How to easily count the number of certain objects in a DWG drawing in AutoCAD LT?

A - answer see answer   Tip 13442
ACADACLTCivil3D...
0% *  CAD 
20.8.2022  
Q - question

Zoom on predefined annotation scales.

A - answer see answer   Tip 13437
ACAD2023ACLT2023...
0% *  CAD 
18.8.2022  
Q - question

Bulk setting of layer properties according to the object in that layer.

A - answer see answer   Tip 13435
ACADADTACADMPla...
0% *  CAD 
16.8.2022  
Q - question

How to create a parametric dynamic 3D block in AutoCAD?

A - answer see answer   Tip 13433
ACAD
0% *  CAD 
13.8.2022  
Q - question

"Resource Manager Error" when inserting a Civil subassembly.

A - answer see answer   Tip 13431
Civil3D
0% *  CAD 
13.8.2022  
Q - question

Use of alternative units for arithmetic in dimensions (without square brackets).

A - answer see answer   Tip 13426
ACADACLTADTACAD...
0% *  CAD 
28.7.2022  
Q - question

The MAPIINSERT command does not offer a georeference (data from the world file)

A - answer see answer   Tip 13421
ACADMapCivil3D
0% *  CAD 
24.7.2022  
Q - question

Performance analyzer in AutoCAD 2023.

A - answer see answer   Tip 13414
ACAD2023
0% *  CAD 
15.7.2022  
Q - question

How do I set tolerances for several dimensions at the same time?

A - answer see answer   Tip 13411
Inventor
0% *  CAD 
14.7.2022  
Q - question

How to create Revit Window and Door schedules with legend views?

A - answer see answer   Tip 13409
Revit
0% *  CAD 
13.7.2022  
Q - question

How to increment the numbers in DWG texts by a specified value, e.g. +1, +10?

A - answer see answer   Tip 13408
ACAD
0% *  CAD 
12.7.2022  
Q - question

How to import an IFC file in AutoCAD?

A - answer see answer   Tip 13404
ACADRevitNW
0% *  CAD 
10.7.2022  
Q - question

Which products and features can I use for free with Flex Token licensing?

A - answer see answer   Tip 13402
ACADRevitInvCiv...
0% *  CAD 
9.7.2022  
Q - question

Data shortcuts error - directory path length limit

A - answer see answer   Tip 13380
Civil3D
0% *  CAD 
23.6.2022  
Q - question

Revit failing on machines with multiple graphics cards.

A - answer see answer   Tip 13379
Revit2022
0% Win11,Win10  CAD 
23.6.2022  
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