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3ds Max 2010: Containers

July 23, 2009 in AutoCAD, CAD

Hey all. Sorry for the loooong delay in posts. I really don’t have an excuse, so I’ll just get into this post. Last week I taught the new feature in 3ds Max 2010 called containers. I really like this new feature but I’m not sure if I agree that much with it’s implementation. Containers, I [...]

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CAD Standards and XREFs

July 13, 2009 in AutoCAD, CAD

XREFs are one of the most powerful and the most confounding tools that AutoCAD and other CAD programs have introduced. Get them right (which is actually easy to do) and your work is much easier and well coordinated. Get them wrong (which can happen) and you can get twisted into a knot so …

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CAD Standards – File Creation – Model Files

July 9, 2009 in AutoCAD, CAD

Here are some guidelines you could consider for your standard. Or create some of your own.

Model Files

Locate all Model files in the discipline specific MODEL folder.

Model information is typically divided up by file type. Creation of the model files (whether to combine or split the Model file information based on plan type) shall…

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