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ReadCivil 3D: Using IMG files as DEM Surface Data
Bryant Quinney | Sr Applications Expert In many states, data is available for large areas in the form of IMG files (essentially a DEM file but differing data format). While Autodesk Civil 3D does...
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ReadDACH & ISYBAU Extension Causing Issues in Civil 3D
Issue: You have unusual errors on Civil 3D and/or you notice the command line is showing command or information in German Language. Typical Errors may include inability to save the file once you...
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ReadImport an InfraWorks Surface into Civil 3D
Richard Morrow | Application Expert In this blog post I wanted to use the surface model created from InfraWorks' Model Builder to create an existing surface in Autodesk Civil 3D. This is NOT a...
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ReadAutoCAD 2021 and UTF-8 ZIP Format
By: Jeff Arbogast, CSV | Solution Center Team Lead Issue: AutoCAD DWGConvert, Etransmit, and Archive commands. Names do not display correctly after unzip. Causes: Autodesk is now using the UTF-8...
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ReadSlow Performance When Editing Hatch and Selecting Drop Downs with Files on the Network Inside AutoCAD-based Programs
By: Jeff Arbogast, CSV | Solution Center Team Lead Issue: AutoCAD experiences slowdowns when editing hatch and selecting drop downs. Using files from the Network. How to reproduce this issue...
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ReadDynamic Civil 3D Offset Alignments and Widenings
Richard Morrow | Applications Expert In this Blog I wanted to show how Offset Alignments are dynamically linked to a “parent” alignment within Autodesk Civil 3D. This makes them perfect for...
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ReadC3D Styles in 2020 Reference Template Not Working in 2019 & 2018 Versions
Richard Morrow | Application Expert In this Blog I wanted share with you a tip I learned to solve the following challenge. You are working on a project where the Prime is using Autodesk C3D 2020....
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ReadHow to add fonts to macOS for AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT
Issue: You need to add custom True Type Fonts (TTF) to your macOS and are unsure how to do this properly, and want your drawings in AutoCAD/LT for MAC to look like your drawings in AutoCAD/LT in...
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ReadHow to extract or remove Custom BMP icons from a CUIX
Issue: You have a Custom or Enterprise CUIX file, and you have custom button icons in it that the source BMP files have gone missing or you have Custom Button icons that you don't want to use, and...
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ReadWhere is the download for Autodesk Helius
How to find he downloadable for Autodesk Helius
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ReadContent Center Part 1: Basic Configuration
Overview In this series we will explore the fundamentals of Content Center, starting with part 1, which covers its basic setup and configuration. Content Center is not difficult to manage, but...
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ReadDynamic Civil 3D Offset Alignments and Widenings
Richard Morrow | Application Expert In this Blog I wanted to show how within Autodesk Civil 3D, Offset Alignments are dynamically linked to a “parent” Alignment. This makes them perfect for...
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ReadGet an Autodesk License File
Get an Autodesk License file
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ReadDownload and Install Autodesk Network License Manager (LMTools or FlexLM)
Download and Install Autodesk Network License Manager (LMTools or FlexLM)
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ReadTroubleshooting Autodesk Software Install Failure
Troubleshooting Autodesk Software Install Failure
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ReadHow to change the Contract Manager, Primary/Secondary Admins and Software Coordinator
How to change the Contract Manager, Primary/Secondary Admins and Software Coordinator
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ReadAutodesk Download Manager and Download Now Method
Autodesk Download Manager and Download Now Method
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ReadAssign Single-user Products in Autodesk Account
Assign Single-user Products in Autodesk Account
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ReadMigrate Custom AutoCAD Settings
Migrate custom AutoCAD settings
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ReadAssign Multi-user Products in Autodesk Account
Assign multi-user products in Autodesk Account
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