Better Ways to Buy Design & Construction Software

In this episode, we discuss the different types of software licenses available, including OEM, explain what they are and how they work, as well as the concept of bundling to
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The CAD Cage: Parametric Blocks

The CAD Cage
Side-by-side comparison of AutoCAD and BricsCAD to see which system has better design functionality. In this episode, we look at the process of working with parametric blocks, where you take
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The Little Basic Subassembly that Could

Surface showing contours in 3D
In AutoCAD Civil 3D, we create corridors to give us good roadway surfaces. Through many years of surface and corridor building experience, we have learned some basic principles that would
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Technical Consulting in AEC – Where and How It Works Best

Join us as we discuss service work – those projects that are focused on customizing internal workflows, standards and templates to optimize how staff gets projects done. In this episode,
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The CAD Cage: Revit and BIM in 2D CAD

The CAD Cage
Side-by-side comparison of AutoCAD and BricsCAD to see which system has better design functionality. In this episode, we look at the process of working with 3D Revit files inside a
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Batch Sign and Seal Design Docs in Bluebeam

Location for Seal
Having spent decades in the A/E design world, I can tell you from personal experience what a nightmare the simple act of signing and sealing construction documents can be. It
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Collaborate and Communicate with Bluebeam Studio

Communication, collaboration, and file sharing are the backbone of design projects. In this podcast episode, we discuss a better way to control project file sharing and communication among team members
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The CAD Cage: Templates and Standards

The CAD Cage
Side-by-side comparison of AutoCAD and BricsCAD to see which system has better design functionality. In this episode, we look at the process of creating templates and standards, which are basically
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Completing the Pressure Part Library – Part 2

Publish content
In this blog post, we expand on Completing the Pressure Part Library – Part 1 by covering the process of exporting content. When we plan and design our pressure pipe
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Completing the Pressure Part Library – Part 1

Completed 3D part
Pressure pipes in AutoCAD Civil 3D appeared back in 2013 in version 2014. Lots of Civil 3D veterans were very excited about this because pressure pipes were a wish list
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