http://www.cad-1.com/Blog.aspxCAD-1 Blog.60http://www.cad-1.com/Blog.aspx?BlogId=64&Title=Faster+Selection+on+the+AutoCAD+2011+PlatformIn this Tips and Tricks I want to talk about the new object creation, selection and display options on the AutoCAD 2011 platform that will save you time, picks and clicks.  The first is the ability to create new objects based on existing content that you already have in the drawing.  Now some of you might say just use the copy command; but once you see how this tool works, you’ll see that this might be a better solution.  A lot of times we need to draw lines, arcs, and circles with the same... Jarod SchultzMon, 19 Jul 2010 07:58:33 GMThttp://www.cad-1.com/Blog.aspx?BlogId=63&Title=Graphics+Hardware+List+If you are upgrading to any Autodesk product on the Revit platform or the AutoCAD platform you should look at this list and make sure you have the best graphics driver possible to run your software. Revit Platform Graphics Hardware List AutoCAD Platform Graphics Hardware ListJarod SchultzThu, 24 Jun 2010 07:56:09 GMThttp://www.cad-1.com/Blog.aspx?BlogId=62&Title=CH2M+HILL+awarded+contract+to+develop+criteria+and+tools+for+sustainable+highwaysCH2M HILL has been selected by the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to lead a team in the identification of the characteristics of a sustainable highway, and to develop tools, procedures and techniques that can be incorporated into a standard practice to make highways more sustainable. Read MoreJarod SchultzThu, 17 Jun 2010 12:44:22 GMThttp://www.cad-1.com/Blog.aspx?BlogId=61&Title=Solar+Radiation+Technology+Preview+for+Revit+2011+Now+AvailableAutodesk first launched this technology preview for Revit 2010 and collected some great feedback and its now been updated for 2011. The Solar Radiation Technology Preview for Revit 2011 allows you to understand and quantify solar radiation on various surfaces of your building information model. Link HereJarod SchultzWed, 12 May 2010 14:22:23 GMThttp://www.cad-1.com/Blog.aspx?BlogId=60&Title=Cowboys+Stadium+wins+top+engineering+awardCowboys Stadium, engineered by Walter P Moore, won the prestigious 2010 “Eminent Conceptor" award, the highest award given by the Texas Council of Engineering Companies in its annual Engineering Excellence Awards program. The award was announced at the awards gala on April 9. The program, which began in 1975, recognizes organizations’ annual outstanding achievements within the engineering community. Read MoreJarod SchultzWed, 28 Apr 2010 07:54:11 GMThttp://www.cad-1.com/Blog.aspx?BlogId=59&Title=Testing+Timber's+LimitsDesigners push a traditional material to create longer spans, reach new heights, and find unconventional applications.Read MoreJarod SchultzWed, 14 Apr 2010 10:17:05 GMThttp://www.cad-1.com/Blog.aspx?BlogId=58&Title=AUGI+AEC+Edge+AUGI AEC Edge is dedicated to delivering mission-critical, game-changing, industry leading, best practice advice to the AEC industry. The new publication is designed to enable architects, engineers, designers and builders using Autodesk AEC products to be more productive, better informed and help keep them at the top of their game.AEC Edge LinkJarod SchultzWed, 24 Mar 2010 12:35:42 GMThttp://www.cad-1.com/Blog.aspx?BlogId=57&Title=Partner+ProductsIf you have ever wondered just how many different applications are available for Autodesk products then this is your site. This list is generated though the Autodesk Developer Network and is updated on a regular basis. It includes applications for most of Autodesk's product line. Partner Products Link Another great site is the the Autodesk Labs Utilities Plugin of the Month site. All of the plugins they provide come with full source code to show you what goes on inside and what can be done in a... Jarod SchultzThu, 11 Mar 2010 09:10:04 GMThttp://www.cad-1.com/Blog.aspx?BlogId=56&Title=Update+on+Project+ButterflyThe Project Butterfly team has a new release. And as a software as a service based solution, you can use it right away. No download. No install. No nothing. Just point your browser to: http://butterfly.autodesk.com and start editing and collaborating with your drawings. This new release features: Layer Manager DXF import and export Match properties Explode polylines Dimension styles and aligned dimensions Vertex editing Linux support Jarod SchultzWed, 24 Feb 2010 16:13:19 GMThttp://www.cad-1.com/Blog.aspx?BlogId=55&Title=CAD+on+the+web%3a+Project+Butterfly+Now+AvailableToday Autodesk Labs announced worldwide availability of Project Butterfly. Project Butterfly allows you to edit, co-edit, and review designs using your browser. Although you can save your design as a local drawing file, as long as you have it via the cloud, you can leave it in the cloud. This opens the door to collaboration with others in distant locations without the need to transmit files around the globe. Project Butterfly Home Page on Autodesk Labs  Additional information found here.... Jarod SchultzThu, 21 Jan 2010 12:46:49 GMT