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Tips and tricks for using AutoCAD, Revit, Autodesk Inventor, Civil 3D, Autodesk Vault, InfraWorks, BIM 360, Fusion 360, and more.

  • What’s New in Autodesk Revit 2026: Highlights from Our Team

    What’s New in Autodesk Revit 2026: Highlights from Our Team

    Explore the top new features in Autodesk Revit 2026, including accelerated graphics, ReCap mesh integration, Toposolid enhancements, and MEP/structural upgrades.

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  • How is the hpattern_acad field for highlights defined?

    How is the hpattern_acad field for highlights defined?

    In Archibus, there are several tables for which you can define drawing highlights patterns for, such as the Division and Department tables.

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  • Autodesk FATAL ERROR: Unhandled Access Violation Writing 0xc0809482

    Autodesk FATAL ERROR: Unhandled Access Violation Writing 0xc0809482

    You are receiving the error: Fatal Error: Unhandled Access Violation Writing '0xXXXXXX'. Here's what you need to know and do to address the issue.

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  • AutoCAD Ribbons and Toolbars Appear on the Wrong Monitor

    AutoCAD Ribbons and Toolbars Appear on the Wrong Monitor

    Here's what you need to know and do to fix the AutoCAD Ribbons and Toolbars issue.

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  • Understanding AUD Regen: Optimizing Geometry in Substation Design Suite

    Understanding AUD Regen: Optimizing Geometry in Substation Design Suite

    Learn how to use the AUD Regen tool in Substation Design Suite Physical for AutoCAD to regenerate geometry, resolve design inconsistencies, and optimize drawing performance during substation design.

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  • Setting Custom Paths for Missing Configuration Files in P4A

    Setting Custom Paths for Missing Configuration Files in P4A

    Learn what it means for a drawing to be P4A-enabled in Substation Design Suite Physical for AutoCAD, why template configuration matters, and how to resolve missing file path issues effectively.

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  • Adding 3D printer for Inventor

    Adding 3D printer for Inventor

    Need to determine if your 3D Part will be able to print? Learn how you can set up the size of your build plate for your 3D printer in Autodesk Inventor.

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  • Enhancing the Visitor Experience: Key Takeaways from Our Webinar with Eptura

    Enhancing the Visitor Experience: Key Takeaways from Our Webinar with Eptura

    Learn how Eptura’s Visitor Management Solution helps organizations streamline check-ins, boost security, and create a seamless guest experience.

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  • Change Revit to Other Languages

    Change Revit to Other Languages

    How do I change the language of my Revit installation on a computer? Here's the step-by-step.

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  • How does Revit choose the default language during installation

    How does Revit choose the default language during installation

    The default language for the Revit installation is based on the computer's regional settings.

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  • Convert Revit file to be used by AutoCAD in Archibus

    Convert Revit file to be used by AutoCAD in Archibus

    You will want your Revit model to have a floor plan view for every floor that will have in Archibus.  Once this is setup, open the view of that level

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  • Why Organizations Are Switching from Procore to Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

    Why Organizations Are Switching from Procore to Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

    More construction firms are switching from Procore to Autodesk Construction Cloud for its flexibility, scalability, and deeper workflow and AI integration.

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  • Upskilling for Reshoring: Empowering Engineering and IT Teams for Local Manufacturing

    Upskilling for Reshoring: Empowering Engineering and IT Teams for Local Manufacturing

    Empower engineering and IT teams to support reshoring efforts through targeted upskilling strategies.

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  • Webinar Recap: Integrating AutoCAD with Autodesk Construction Cloud2:37

    Webinar Recap: Integrating AutoCAD with Autodesk Construction Cloud

    Discover how to integrate your AutoCAD workflows seamlessly in the cloud in this webinar recap video.

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  • How to validate Archibus space data

    How to validate Archibus space data

    Have you ever found rooms in Web Central or Smart Client that don't exist in the AutoCAD drawing? Or rooms in the AutoCAD drawing that aren't reflected in the Archibus data?

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  • Bringing Manufacturing Stateside? Don’t Let Legacy Processes Hold You Back

    Bringing Manufacturing Stateside? Don’t Let Legacy Processes Hold You Back

    Reshoring is the perfect moment to modernize— eliminate legacy bottlenecks and automate workflows with integrated digital solutions for smarter, scalable U.S.-based operations.

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  • Civil 3D: Pressure Pipes “Add Branch Fitting” and Connecting a new Run to an existing Pipe fail

    Civil 3D: Pressure Pipes “Add Branch Fitting” and Connecting a new Run to an existing Pipe fail

    When you start the 1st run using the Command under Home>Pipe Network from the Ribbon to produce the 1st run. This appears to work.

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  • Find the expiration date in an Autodesk license file

    There are 2 options to find the expiration date of the Autodesk license file.

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  • Selecting Objects in AutoCAD

    Selecting Objects in AutoCAD

    Review the many ways you can select objects in AutoCAD to find the one that's right for you.

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  • Hot New Items in the Twinmotion 2025.1.1 Update!

    Hot New Items in the Twinmotion 2025.1.1 Update!

    Top 5 additions in the new Twinmotion 2025.1.1 Update!

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