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In this knowledgebase (blog) you can find small tips, hints, secrets and tricks shared by ARKANCE experts, 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 import a KML/KMZ file, including placemark labels, into AutoCAD Map 3D?

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  Tip 14808

MapCivil

*CAD

26.11.2025  

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Some useful Unicode characters for your technical drawings.

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  Tip 14805

ACADACLTInventorRevitCivilM...

*CAD

26.11.2025  

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Why do I see a lock icon on some tool palettes?

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  Tip 14804

ACADADTMapACADMACLTPlantCi...

*CAD

26.11.2025  

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Superscripts, subscripts, fractions, and tabs in Inventor text.

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  Tip 14803

Inventor

*CAD

25.11.2025  

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7 quick methods to upload your project to Autodesk Docs (Forma Data Management)

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  Tip 14799

ACCBIM360DocsFormaCivilDWG...

*CAD

20.11.2025   FAQ  

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What is the symbol "filled semicircle" next to the cursor in AutoCAD?

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  Tip 14798

ACADACADMPlantCivil3DACADEA...

*CAD

20.11.2025  

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How to transfer named layer states from another DWG drawing?

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  Tip 14795

ACADADTPlantACADMCivilMapA...

*CAD

18.11.2025  

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Older versions available under Autodesk subscription and EDU licenses.

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  Tip 14787

ACADACADMACADAPlantCivil3DA...

*CAD

10.11.2025   FAQ  

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Command line in Autodesk Fusion.

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  Tip 14782

Fusion360

*CAD

5.11.2025  

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Raster image processing in AutoCAD with Convolve function.

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  Tip 14781

ACADARD

*CAD

4.11.2025  

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I cannot select duplex printing or a specific printer tray in AutoCAD.

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  Tip 14776

ACADACADMPlantCivil3DACADEA...

*CAD

3.11.2025  

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Keyboard shortcuts in Autodesk Forma Site Design.

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  Tip 14772

Forma

*CAD

1.11.2025  

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Volumetric textures in Autodesk Fusion.

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  Tip 14770

Fusion360

*CAD,CAM

30.10.2025  

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How do I model a thread in Fusion that is not listed?

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  Tip 14767

Fusion360

*CAD,CAM

28.10.2025  

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Bulk upload of projects to the CDE system Autodesk Docs (Forma Data Management) - the Bulk Upload Tool.

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  Tip 14760

ACCDocsFormaCivilACADDWG

*CAD

21.10.2025  

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