Symmetric Multiprocessing (AutoCAD on a MacBook)
The MacBook Pro is a dual core beast boasting 3Mb L2 cache, 1066MHz front side bus, 4Gb RAM, and dual video cards. But can OS X Leopard run Autodesk products? Absolutely, we'll show you how.
Web Based Training – Does it Work?
The decision to choose Web Based Training (WBT) over more traditional classroom venues is often based on the need for more flexibility and convenience than classroom training provides. But does it actually work? Click to read the article.
I.II.I Tutorials in the Technology Suite
In tough economic times, you need more choices; our tutorials aren't product demonstrations. They've been created in response to client questions and concerns arising from the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D in "the real world."
Civil 3D 2010: Custom FBK Codes
The Survey component of Civil 3D 2010 allows the creation of custom linework code sets. Code sets interpret the syntax of field codes entered into a data collector that create figures in a drawing. Essentially, you can customize your codes, and you no longer have to use a "B" or "BEG" to begin a line.
SRTM data and Google Earth
Google Earth images and surfaces can be imported to AutoCAD Civil 3D. We'll explain how the surface data was derived, and how accurate it is.
AutoCAD Civil 3D
Autodesk is conducting research to understand how AutoCAD Civil 3D users and buyers engage in online social media, how social...
Mastering Snippet: The Delta SymbolFrom page 52 in Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010: “In the Text Component Editor for a curve label, the value that most people...
New Videos Posted to the Technology Suite at I.II.IBy member request, the following videos have been added to the Technology Suite at I.II.I: Set Working Folder and Create Survey...
Fade to BlackYou can find any command in Civil 3D by typing a few characters on the keyboard and hitting the TAB key to “walk”...
Renaming AssembliesNaming assemblies always tricky – so many options. Renaming The Assembly The Information tab on the Assembly Properties...
New Civil 3D Videos Added to I.II.I Technology SuiteBy membership request, the following videos have been added to the Technology Suite at The I.II.I Consortium: How To Set the...
Mastering Snippet: Attribute ExtractionIt’s common to receive a drawing with points that are simple blocks with attributes. Programs like Eagle Point come to...
Missing Language Pack Error Mastering Snippet: Traverse Input FileIt’s a common misconception that Land Desktop and Civil 3D are unable to tie a least squares analysis into two local monuments....
Description Key Parameter SubstitutionThere are two key components to Description Keys: The “Code” and the “Format.” You take a shot in the...
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