Managing the AutoCAD Recent Documents List - select AutoCAD product, choose product to view recent document list, check .DST files in right pane of list, pick items to delete by pressing 'remove selected items' button, RK McSwain, CAD Panacea, June 13, 2013

Plant 3D Message: Project Currently in Use - delete IsoPart.xml.plck, OrthoPart.xml.plck, PipingPart.xml.plck, PnIdPart.xml.plck files after closing Plant 3D/P&ID to open/edit project, Bob Felton, IMAGINiT Technologies Support Blog, June 3, 2013

Installing AutoCAD 2014 - unpack installation files to start installation, accept license/service agreements, provide serial number along with product code, select type of installation, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, May 28, 2013

What APIs and Developer Documentation are Available for AutoCAD? - available AutoCAD APIs: AutoLISP, ActiveX/COM, JavaScript, ObjectARX, Managed .NET, Lee Ambrosius, Hyperpics: Beyond the UI, May 23, 2013

Convert AutoCAD Generated PDF's to DWG - use tool to convert preserves lines, arcs, scale presets, large files, but get rid of masking or wipeouts that get reproduced as hatches, Civil Digest, May 23, 2013

Where is My Preview for DWG Files in Windows? - install Design Review 2013, DWG TrueView 2013 to avail components that will allow preview of .DWG files in web browser besides AutoCAD, David Lau, Up and Ready, May 22, 2013

AutoCAD 2014 - Command Line Enhancements - check autocorrect, autocomplete, synonym suggestions feature, command help, content search enhancements to smoothen work process using AutoCAD 2014, RK McSwain, CAD Panacea, May 18, 2013

Inventor Open or Import AutoCAD DWG - open DWG files in Inventor, select, copy data to paste in Inventor or import DWG file by converting DWG into solids, surfaces, sketches, David Gate, CADline, May 16, 2013

AutoCAD 2012 is Unable to Obtain the Building Design Suite 2012, 2013 or 2014 Network License - workaround is to uninstall AutoCAD from machines, reboot, install AutoCAD from Building Design Suite 2012 media or run newer version of AutoCAD, Jeff Lotan, IMAGINiT Technologies Support Blog, May 15, 2013

Here's an Update on AutoCAD .dwg File Formats by Release - open DWG file in notepad to check if AutoCAD version is coded with first 6 characters of file, verify coded version number in DXF, Bob Felton, IMAGINiT Technologies Support Blog, May 13, 2013

AutoCAD 2014 Startup LISP and Autodesk New Security - AutoCAD now restricts apps being loaded unless found in list of AutoCAD's trusted paths, John Evans, Design and Motion, May 10, 2013

From PDF (Back) to DWG - free 'PDF to AutoCAD' webservice converts PDF files (upto 40MB) to AutoCAD DWG format, Stefan Boeykens, CAD, BIM & 3D, May 13, 2013

How to Report Pipe as Meters Instead of Millimeters in Report Creator - use report creator to set up calculated fields, change basic layout, font, colors, filter/group data in AutoCAD Plant 3D, Bob Felton, IMAGINiT Technologies Support Blog, May 8, 2013

About Exchange App Installer Automatic Localization - understanding Autoloader PackageContents.xml localization, Exchange App installer localization, Your App localization in AutoCAD, Fenton Webb, AutoCAD DevBlog, May 2, 2013

How to Install AutoCAD 2014 Without Autodesk 360 - copy installation media in hard drive, open setup.ini file to delete ADSYNC, remove ACADSKETCHUPIMPORT to avoid installing SketchUp import plug-in, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, May 3, 2013

AutoCAD 2013 - Polylines and Grip Controls - hover over center grips to enable 'convert to arc' option, toggle ortho in status bar, mirror polyline about central horizontal axis, John Flanagan, CADline, May 1, 2013

AutoCAD 2014: Overview of New and Updated Features - new ReCap software, geo-location, design feed utility with improved security, customizable auto correct features, xref enhancements, updated ARC command, graphics, Bill McKown, Synergis, May 1, 2013

How to Reverse Your Polyline When Text-Based Linetypes are Upside Down - rotate offending line by 180 degrees, or select line, pick 'convert to polyline' option followed by reverse option in AutoCAD, Brian Benton, CAD-a-Blog, Apr 25, 2013

AutoCAD 2014 Xref Enhancements - xref layers are displayed in ribbon allowing visibility control checks, double-click on type column to adjust xref attachment type in AutoCAD 2014, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Apr 29, 2013

Report Items By Line Number in Plant 3D - group report by PipeRunComponent_LineNumberTag, add class property to ‘piping and equipment’ that obtain line group tag in AutoCAD Plant 3D, Dave Wolfe, Process Design from the Outside, Apr 19, 2013

Migrating Specs and Catalogs in Plant 3D - store modified catalog in shared content location, launch migration function, select migrate, specify specs/catalog, content folder in AutoCAD Plant 3D, Dave Wolfe, Process Design from the Outside, Apr 18, 2013

Modifying the Pipe Gap in Plant 3D 2014 - open orthosymbolstyles.dwg, type BEDIT in command line, select PlantPipeGap block of drawing to obtain required gap in AutoCAD Plant 3D, Dave Wolfe, Process Design from the Outside, Apr 9, 2013

AutoCAD 2014: Layers and Xrefs  - using layer manager merge option to select layers from layer list, merge objects from layers onto different layer, Heidi Hewett, YouTube, Mar 26, 2013

AutoCAD 2014 Fit & Finish Enhancements - F3 items include: layer, xref manager, DIMCONTINUEMODE, CONVERTPSTYLES commands, Shaan Hurley of Autodesk, Between the Lines, Apr 25, 2013

AutoCAD 2014 File Tabs - create new drawing, switch between open drawings, drag tabs to determine order, check lock icon/asterisk to indicate file's read only, modification status, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Apr 24, 2013

AutoCAD 2014 API and Developer Documentation Changes - binary compatible with AutoCAD 2013, API is used to provide core functionality of DesignFeed, Live Maps features, Hyperpics: Beyond the UI, Apr 19, 2013

What's New in AutoCAD 2014: Drawing and Annotation Enhancements - easier to export, import geo referenced drawings, ability to fillet polyline to itself, get correct sheet creation date, CONVERTPSTYLES supports spaces in plot style name, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Apr 17, 2013

File Tabs in AutoCAD 2014 - use drawing file tabs to toggle between open drawings, create new ones fast, 'plot & publish' drawing easily, David Cohn, CADman-Do, Apr 16, 2013

AutoCAD 2014 Self Intersecting Polylines - use FILLET, CHAMFER commands as normal, select 2 different segments of polyline, AutoCAD Tips, Apr 14, 2013

AutoCAD 2014 Command Input Settings - use right-click option to open ‘input search options’ dialog box for adjusting autocomplete, autocorrect, command line functionalities, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Apr 10, 2013

What's New in AutoCAD 2014: System Enhancements - compatible with Windows 8, Autodesk 360 desktop has capability to check linked files, enhanced security options, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Apr 9, 2013

AutoCAD Plant 3D 2014 - First Look - improved Ortho generation capabilities, new drawing checker button on validate panel, Andy Davis, CADline, Apr 9, 2013

AutoCAD 2014 Command Internet Search - move cursor over command in list, choose 'help' or 'Internet' icons to search for relevant information, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Apr 5, 2013

AutoCAD 2014 Feature List - discusses new file format, command line enhancements, binary security, Autodesk 360, Xref manager, sheet sets, plot styles, dimension features, Jarod Schultz, Apr 4, 2013

What's New in AutoCAD 2014: The Interface, Pt 2 - improved file tabs, layer management tools, support for Windows 8, touch screen devices, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Apr 4, 2013

AutoCAD 2014 Adaptive Command Suggestions - use 'input search options' dialog box from customize tool to sort suggestions according to frequency of usage or alphabetically, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Apr 3, 2013

AutoCAD 2014 Command Synonyms - command line has built-in synonym list that returns synonymous command to word entered, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Apr 4, 2013

Python Scripting - generate parametric 3D objects to use in specs, catalogs, Scott Hallmark, My Plant3D Notes, Mar 25, 2013

Meet AutoCAD 2014 - enhanced command line, ability to filter 'help' search results, drawing file tabs, drafting, annotation tools, managing references, geographic locations, Lee Ambrosius, AutoCAD Tips Blog, Apr 1, 2013

AutoCAD 2014 AutoComplete Command Entry - mid-string search functionality to see all commands, system variables containing particular word, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Apr 2, 2013

ACAD/ACA/AMEP: eTransmittal Error - locate dzip32.dll file, or check file permissions issues related to location, Cherisse Biddulph, IMAGINiT Technologies Support Blog, Apr 2, 2013

What's New in AutoCAD 2014: The Interface, Pt 1 - command line enhancements: autocorrect, autocomplete, adaptive suggestions, synonym suggestions, internet search, input settings, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Apr 2, 2013

ACAD/ACA/AMEP: Files Randomly Go Into Not Responding or Severely Lag - try saving drawing to local user computer, save project with different name, reset software settings, Cherisse Biddulph, IMAGINiT Technologies Support Blog, Apr 1, 2013

AutoCAD 2014 - Command Line - improved autocomplete, autocorrect, search system variables functions, Gareth Spencer, CADline, Mar 28, 2013

AutoCAD 2014 Help System - new search filters, updated 'Guide to AutoCAD basics,' improved access to online help, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Mar 28, 2013

Enabling AutoCAD 2014 JavaScript Debugging - using WebInspector app, Fenton Webb, AutoCAD DevBlog, Mar 28, 2013

AutoCAD 2014 File Tabs - see all layouts in drawing using QuickView drawing, 'plot & publish' from preview, copy file path, asterisk indicates changes in saved file, Shaan Hurley of Autodesk, Between the Lines, Mar 26, 2013

AutoCAD 2014 Arc Improvement - control creation of arcs to be clockwise or counter clockwise, AutoCAD Tips, Mar 26, 2013

What's New in AutoCAD 2014 - new application menu icon, new file tabs, command line with autocorrect option, Xref linetypyes no longer displayed in the linetype list or properties palette, has direct access to Autodesk Exchange Apps, Brian Benton, CAD-a-Blog, Mar 26, 2013

AutoCAD 2014 for Developers - binary application compatible with AutoCAD 2013, NET Framework 4.0 targeted, DWG file format unchanged, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Mar 26, 2013

AutoCAD 2014 - enhanced command line, binary security, improved support for Support for geographic locations, reality capture, Jimmy Bergmark, JTB World Blog, Mar 26, 2013

AutoCAD 2013 - Terminology 3 - understanding commonly used terms like property, ribbon, selection view, snap, styles, view, UCS, units, John Flanagan, CADline, Mar 20, 2013

Living the Dream - tips to cope up with changes in AutoCAD with each release, seek help from AUGI discussion boards, CAD blogs, YouTube, local user groups, Adam Munoz, AUGI Library, Mar 19, 2013

How to Approach Migrating from AutoCAD to Revit - export Revit projects to numerous file formats, unlearn AutoCAD approach to adopt Revit-based workflow, Paul Aubin, Lynda.com Blog, Mar 8, 2013

Optimizing AutoCAD Performance - minimize system activities requiring graphic processor, manage hard drive, reduce traffic in start-up menu, clean registry files, Aaron Goldberg, CAD/CAM Performance, Feb 7, 2013

Converting AutoCAD Details to Revit - link AutoCAD detail into Revit, trace AutoCAD detail with native Revit entities, remove linked AutoCAD drawing file, Doug Bowers, Applying Technology to Architecture, Feb 5, 2013

AutoCAD Terminology - understanding AutoCAD key terms like acad.iso, absolute coordinates, backup file, block, John Flanagan's CADline, Jan 29, 2013

Error When I Try to Print from Help - correct proxy configuration error, download, access offline AutoCAD help files, Almas Suljevic, Being Civil, Jan 18, 2013

Smart AutoCAD Installs - good planning, communication, execution can make upgrade process smoother, Curt Moreno, AUGI Library, Jan 21, 2013

Installing Multiple AutoCAD Products - install Orca to modify MSI file, Darin Green, Synergis, Jan 16, 2013

Balance: The Key to Effective AutoCAD Instruction - trainers, educators should balance new, emerging technologies with old through proper training, use of new tools, innovative learning methods, William Myers, AUGI Library, Jan 9, 2013

CADPower for AutoCAD and BricsCAD - super charged version of express tools, provides identical set of commands, increases efficiency in drafting work at reasonable purchase price of $129, Ralph Grabowski, CADdigest.com, Jan 3, 2013

Fundamentals of Parametric Constraints - overview, controlling parameters with parameters manager, understanding geometric, dimensional constraints in AutoCAD, Melinda Heavrin, AUGI Library, Jan 3, 2013

Touching AutoCAD on the Desktop - AutoCAD on touch screen not accurate, makes arm tired, can't find any advantage, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Dec 31, 2012

Tip Guru - Len Nemirovsky talks about his CAD drafting career, working with AutoCAD, pros, cons of his job, Cyrena Respini-Irwin, Cadalyst, Nov 26, 2012

The Hitchhikers Guide to AutoCAD - guide to basic 42 commands needed to create 2D drawings using AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT, Micro Concepts, Nov 13, 2012

10 Things You Should Know About AutoCAD 2013 - 3D free-form design tools, documentation tools, scanned drawing capture, raster-to-vector conversion, 3D rendering features, Brian Benton, CAD-a-Blog, Nov 8, 2012

AutoCAD Resources - To Network or Not to Network - pros, cons of resources local, updated via batch file, resources networked, offline files enabled, tips for sharing resources, Louisa Holland, AUGI Library, Nov 5, 2012

The Best Hardware Configuration For AutoCAD 2013, Pt 4: Processor, Video Card, RAM and Hard Drive - get good video card, ECC RAM, 500 GB hard drive is good enough, Brian Benton, CADspeed, Oct 31, 2012

Custom Catalog Properties For Plant 3D - adding custom property definition, populating information for catalog part sizes, Chuck Jolin, IMAGINiT Building Solutions Blog, Oct 29, 2012

Batch Process Drawings With ScriptPro - using free customization conversion tool from Autodesk, Doug Bowers, Applying Technology to Architecture, Oct 27, 2012

The Best Hardware Configuration for AutoCAD 2013, Pt 3: Review Recommended Hardware - purchase ISV certified workstations to run AutoCAD 2013, analyze budget, compare vendor offerings to make best choice, Brian Benton, CADspeed, Oct 24, 2012

How to Convert SketchUp Files to AutoCAD (.dwg) Files, Pt 2 - New For AutoCAD 2013 - import .skp files, Autodesk app translates SketchUp materials, ARCHIdigm, Oct 2012

AutoCAD 2013: The Welcome Screen - consists of 3 columns: work, learn, provides access to helpful bits of information, links to communication tools, Brian Benton, CAD-a-Blog, Oct 22, 2012

The Best Hardware Configuration For AutoCAD 2013, Pt 2: Current and Future Needs - 2D vs 3D, consider networking needs, cloud-rendering service, mobile devices, Brian Benton, CADspeed, Oct 18, 2012

Let's Critique AutoCAD's Parametric Constraints - can only be applied to 2D objects, Autodesk protecting Inventor from internal competition, Steve Johnson, blog nauseam, Oct 15, 2012

The Best Hardware Configuration for AutoCAD 2013, Pt 1: Can Your Current Workstation Handle the Upgrade? - understand minimum vs recommended system requirements for AutoCAD, Brian Benton, CADspeed, Oct 3, 2012

All About FlexNet License Borrowing - borrowing license for AutoCAD, expiry, returning license, borrowing defined in license file, Jimmy Bergmark, JTB World Blog, Oct 10, 2012

How To: Disable Graphic Card Hardware Acceleration - access from right bottom of status bar in AutoCAD to turn it off, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Aug 21, 2012

AutoCAD: The Power of Commands - MAXSORT, ZOOMFACTOR, MENUBAR, EXPERT, RENAME, Lisa Bernacchi, AUGI Library, Aug 20, 2012

7 LMTOOLS Troubleshoot You Should Know - merge license file, allow program through firewall, license issue date, use IP instead of hostname, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Aug 14, 2012

How to Compare AutoCAD Drawings - use Design Review, free DWG Compare add-on to compare files from within AutoCAD, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Aug 8, 2012

Exposing Hidden Gems in AutoCAD 2013 - strikethrough text support, in-canvas property preview, quick view drawings update, longer font list window, Xref changes, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, July 19, 2012

Are You Looking for Free CAD Blocks? - 'CAD Blocks Free' founder, Richard Wearn on source of blocks, purging/auditing routines, price range of paid blocks, Paul Munford, The CAD Setter Out, July 2012

Layouts, Page Setups and Using Them Over and Over Again - get page setup, layout setting into new or existing AutoCAD drawing file, Cherisse Biddulph, IMAGINiT Technologies Support Blog, June 27, 2012

How to Save Your Custom Settings in AutoCAD Before Uninstalling - save copy of CUIX, export current profile, uninstall, reinstall software, boot up into diagnostics mode, Cherisse Biddulph, IMAGINiT Technologies Support Blog, June 15, 2012

AutoCAD: Little Changes, Big Impact - AutoCAD 2013 has interactive welcome screen, command line with updated visual display, in-canvas property preview enhancements, point cloud support, Brian Benton, AUGI Library, June 7, 2012

Connect Project Teams with AutoCAD and ProjectWise - integrated platforms help share latest information, work within central sharing location, Hector Hernandez, Cadalyst, June 7, 2012

AutoCAD 2013 - Command Line Enhancements - command icon added, gives menu of recently used commands, enhanced undocked command line, ability to review full command history, David Koch, The Architect's Desktop, May 16, 2012

Overlay vs Attachment When Linking Files - attaching/overlaying xref in AutoCAD, Revit, impact of specifying method types, examples of when to specify each method, Doug Bowers, Applying Technology to Architecture, May 15, 2012

What's New in AutoCAD: A Veteran Guide - improved Interface, drawing, drafting tools, annotation scaling, hatch enhancements, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, May 16, 2012

What's New in AutoCAD 2013: New Features Roundup - interface enhancements, improved arrays, support for Inventor files, Autodesk 360 integration, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, May 7, 2012

Don't Be Shy - Try Out AutoCAD's New UI - autocomplete feature, in-canvas viewport controls, option to minimize ribbon, easy-to-display toolbars, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, May 1, 2012

AutoCAD 2013: How to Choose Which Customization to Sync - take backup of setting before syncing, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, May 1, 2012

What's New in AutoCAD 2013: Autodesk 360 Integration - enabling customization sync, options on online tab, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Apr 30, 2012

AutoCAD 2013 New Commands - name, description of 34 new commands, Jimmy Bergmark, JTB World Blog, Apr 27, 2012

AutoCAD 2013: Introduction - AutoCAD Exchange, Apr 2012

AutoCAD 2013: Property Preview - dynamically preview object properties while passing cursor over options in property lists, AutoCAD Exchange, Apr 2012

What's New in AutoCAD 2013: Working with Files - new DWG file format, ability to import Inventor files directly to AutoCAD, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Apr 23, 2012

What's New in AutoCAD 2013: Object Modification - array enhancement, default array value, contextual ribbon tab, hatch editor enhancement, offset preview feature, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Apr 18, 2012

Presspull: 3 Improvements - select multiple boundaries, extrude non-planar areas, extrude or offset faces in AutoCAD 2013, Kate Morrical, AutoCAD Insider, Apr 17, 2012

What's New in AutoCAD 2013: Interface - command line enhancement, in-canvas property preview, improved quick view drawing feature, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Apr 17, 2012

AutoCAD 2013 New Features - updated command line, dynamic preview of changes, point cloud improvements, updated view objects, PRESSPULL command, Ellen Finkelstein, AutoCAD Tips Blog, Apr 16, 2012

3 Things You Need to Know Before Installing AutoCAD 2013 - learn about cloud computing, Autodesk 360, exchange apps, language packs, Gil Cordle, CAD Clues, Apr 16, 2012

DesignScript - Dr Robert Aish to provide first significant addition to AutoCAD programmability,  production modeling tool to evaluate complex geometric models, Martyn Day, AEC Magazine, Apr 8, 2012

AutoCAD 2013 - An Autodesk Help Writer Responds - Autodesk executive responds to user queries, comments, suggests tips, Steve Johnson, blog nauseam, Apr 6, 2012

AutoCAD 2013 - Using Help in Anger - searching information to get relevant results, pseudo-browser restricts display of multiple pages at same time, work around for tabless nature of 'help,' Steve Johnson, blog nauseam, Apr 5, 2012

AutoCAD 2013 Still Runs on Netbooks - download 32-bit version of AutoCAD, install using custom mode, workarounds for external monitor, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Apr 5, 2012

How to Convert SketchUp Files to AutoCAD (.dwg) Files - download SketchUp model, export it, convert to FBX file format, ARCHIdigm, Apr 2012

Tips and Tricks for AutoCAD 2013 - command line enhancements, in-canvas viewport control, multifunctional grips, new blend tool, 3D associative array, Lynn Allen's Blog, Apr 3, 2012

Online Tab in AutoCAD 2013 - exploring online options, open on mobile, upload multiple, sync my settings & choose settings, share document, collaborate now options, Kate Morrical, AutoCAD Insider, Apr 3, 2012

AutoCAD 2013 Key Features - command line enhancements, in-canvas property preview, point cloud support, Autodesk 360 integration, Gil Cordle, CAD Clues, Apr 3, 2012

Tips and Trick for AutoCAD 2013 - Content Explorer and Autodesk 360 - access drawings, entities inside drawings from within content explorer, Rohit Arora, Between the Lines, Apr 2, 2012

Autodesk Announces AutoCAD 2013 for Mac and Windows - tools to connect with Autodesk 360, robust free-form modeling, ability to import Inventor files, maintain intelligent, associative relationships between AutoCAD and Inventor, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, Architosh, Mar 29, 2012

The Autodesk Big Picture is a Rose Colored Paint-By-Number - CEO Carl Bass presented overview of business results, technology trends at Autodesk Media Summit in form of numbers, Randall Newton, Graphic Speak, Mar 29, 2012

AutoCAD 2013 from the CAD Manager's Chair - UI similar to that of previous version, new DWG file format, ability to download offline help files, upgraded content explorer, ability to work with SolidWorks, Inventor files, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Mar 28, 2012

AutoCAD 2013 - Download from Subscription without Akamai - select option of 'browser download' to avoid Akamai download manager, Steve Johnson, blog nauseam, Mar 28, 2012

AutoCAD 2013 - Autodesk Pulls Off a Miracle With Help - online by default, slow, fails completely in some secure corporate environments, inconvenient offline help for CAD managers, Steve Johnson, blog nauseam, Mar 29, 2012

New Drawing Tabs App for AutoCAD 2013 - options to create new drawing, save/close drawing in selected tab, copy drawing path, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, Mar 28, 2012

AutoCAD 2013 - Command Line Gets a Face Lift - transparent free floating tool palette, improved way to select sub-command, control over lines of prompt history, auto-complete settings, ability to go to options panel, John Hackney, IMAGINiT Manufacturing Solutions Blog, Mar 28, 2012

AutoCAD 2013 - informative welcome screen, restyled command line, improved point cloud support, improved 3D-to-2D capabilities, Bill Fane, Cadalyst, Mar 27, 2012

An Introduction to AutoCAD 2013 - model documentation capabilities, save, sync files directly to Autodesk Cloud account, Paul Munford, CAD Setter Out, Mar 2012

AutoCAD 2013 in 2 Minutes - new default file format, improved display quality of raster images, improved PressPull command, option to specify cloud storage settings, RK McSwain, CAD Panacea, Mar 27, 2012

Autodesk AutoCAD 2013 - What's New Overview - welcome screen info, reworked command line, in-canvas property preview enhancements, better point cloud support, drawing documentation features, Brian Benton, CAD-a-Blog, Mar 27, 2012

AutoCAD 2013 - Inventor & 3D Model Detailing at Its Best - ability to create Inventor detail drawings in paper space, continued support for dynamically linked Inventor parts, assemblies, presentation files, John Hackney, IMAGINiT Technologies Support Blog, Mar 27, 2012

2013 No More Exporting from Inventor, Import Files Directly Into AutoCAD - IMPORT command with Inventor extension (*.ipt, *.iam), Jeff Lotan, IMAGINiT Technologies Support Blog, Mar 27, 2012

AutoCAD 2013 - What's New - Full Breakdown - in-canvas property preview, array enhancements, surface curve extraction feature, Autodesk Cloud connectivity, CAD manager control utility, Jamie Ditsworth, Inventor Topix, Mar 27, 2012

AutoCAD 2013 - command line enhancements, hatch editor, in-canvas property preview, point cloud support, strike-through text, Inventor import, cloud connectivity features are included in latest release, JTB World, Mar 2012

AutoCAD 2013 File Format - save-as support - DWG, DXF support available in latest release, Sunith Baby, CAD Professor, Mar 22, 2012

Make Your AutoCAD Listen to Commands Sent Via Twitter - AutoCAD LISP utility, TwittControl, listens on specified Twitter feed, performs all commands submitted on feed as specifically formatted tweets, Vladimir Michl, CAD Studio Blog, Dec 5, 2011

The Right Parametrics in an AutoCAD Drawing - while adding any constraint, consider intent in constraint, leaving geometry only partially constrained, Elvis Sverko, ASCENT Blog, Mar 14, 2012

Nanosoft = DraftSight + APIs (and It's Free) - AutoCAD clone, nanoCAD has linetype editor, Excel-style table editor, APIs include OLE automation, C++, .NET, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Mar 9, 2012

AutoCAD 2013 is (Almost) Here - downloadable 'help' resources, transparency-enabled command line box, in-canvas editing, ability to work with mechanical CAD geometry, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Mar 7, 2012

Bill Fane Gets AutoCAD 2013 'Running' on iOS, Sort Of - iDisplay app helps AutoCAD run on iOS device as extension of desktop display, WorldCAD Access, Mar 6, 2012

AutoCAD 2013 Runs on Windows 8 - running inside virtual machine, graphics are bit sluggish, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Mar 2, 2012

AutoCAD 2013 System Requirements - Japan version requirements, Jamie Ditsworth, Inventor Topix, Mar 2012

The AutoCAD 2013 Core Console - getting process-level parallelism, Core Console can load DBX modules, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Feb 27, 2012

Social Media Becomes Commands in AutoCAD 2013 - ai_open_facebook_with_product, ai_open_twitter_with_product open Autodesk pages for Facebook, Twitter in computer's default browser, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Feb 23, 2012

Autodesk Makes It Official: They're #2 - Dassault Systemes becomes #1, generating $2.36 billion in fiscal year 2011, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Feb 23, 2012

AutoCAD 2013 is Approaching the Finish Line - control over color, transparency of command line, in-canvas property preview, improved point clouds feature, ability to import Inventor models, preview of offset results, Lynn Allen's Blog, Feb 23, 2012

Using DWG Convert to Identify Drawings That Contain Content from an Educational Version - use DWGCONVERT command, conversion setup to find educational drawing files, Silvia Menon, Without a Net, Feb 8, 2012

Import Rhino 3DM File Into AutoCAD - IMPORT command can import 3D Studio, ACIS solid object, CATIA V4, V5, MicroStation DGN, SolidWorks, STEP files, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, Feb 3, 2012

Best Practices with Constraints - advice for AutoCAD users working with dimensional, geometric constraints together, Rick Ellis, AutoCAD Exchange, Jan 2012

Hatch a Plan - understanding hatch creation contextual tab on ribbon in AutoCAD, Elvis Sverko, ASCENT Blog, Jan 27, 2012

Importing Excel Data - methods for linking excel with AutoCAD while importing data, Christopher Fugitt, Civil 3D Reminders, Jan 24, 2012

Can't Open AUTOCAD, Getting License Error - either firewall is blocking access or IPv6 being used on server, Applied Software, Jan 19, 2012

Have You Used Parametric Design in AutoCAD? - parametric design is too complex, limited to 2D, works for current model space only, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Jan 19, 2012

Learning CAD: The Good Old Days - author shares his experiences about lack of tutorials, suggested practices in old days, self-training on AutoCAD, being part of oldest AutoCAD user group, Bill Fane, Cadalyst, Jan 18, 2012

Dr. Who and the CAD Manager, Pt 2 - manual board drafting, AutoCAD modeling, drafting benchmark, comparison, Patrick Hughes, AUGI Library, Jan 5, 2012

How to Become the CAD 'Go-To' Guy - learning AutoCAD through interaction, demonstration, self-help, Murray Clack, AUGI Library, Dec 30, 2011

Christmas Presents - Utilities by CAD Studio - free useful AutoCAD tools: Lay2Dwg, AttApp, DynFrame, SlopeTick, Csv2Table, Vladimir Michl, CAD Studio Blog, Dec 18, 2011

Comparing the Drawing-Specific System Variables of Different DWG Files - convert drawings to DXF, compare them using free open source program Winmerge, Autodesk, Dec 14, 2011

'Connection Denied' Message When Trying to Add Network Content in Content Explorer - workaround is installing 'public' version of content service in AutoCAD 2012, Silvia Menon, Without a Net, Dec 9, 2011

AutoCAD Family: 3DConfig & the adskhwcertificationdatabase.xml File - run 3DConfig command in AutoCAD to check for updates, David Lau, Up and Ready, Dec 6, 2011

Dimensional Constraints - Rick Ellis about parametrics, AutoCAD, difference between dimensional constraints and geometric constraints, AutoCAD Exchange, Nov 2011

Associative Arrays - Ctrl-Pick Editing and Resetting - moving individual items of associative array or resetting them to their default locations in AutoCAD 2012, Robert Green, AutoCAD Exchange, Nov 2011

AutoCAD Blocks and Autodesk Vault - An Unexpected Encounter - examining block attribute manager, fixing blocks in AutoCAD, Jonathan Landeros, Inventor Tales, Nov 30, 2011

Make Your Mouse Work Harder - customizing button configuration to perform AutoCAD-related functions, Micro Concepts, Nov 15, 2011

The Worst Feature Ever Added to AutoCAD is - ribbon followed by CUI, online help, memory overuse, Steve Johnson, blog nauseam, Nov 9, 2011

The Best Feature Ever Added to AutoCAD is - AutoLISP/Visual LISP followed by paper/model space/layouts, Xrefs, copy/paste between drawings, Steve Johnson, blog nauseam, Nov 7, 2011

John Bordeau: Specifying a Motion Path - discussing animation paths in AutoCAD, controlling location of camera, AutoCAD Exchange, Oct 2011

AutoCAD vs MicroStation, Which One is the Best? - AutoCAD designed as drafting tool, MicroStation as platform, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Oct 27, 2011

AutoCAD 2011 & AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011: Unable to Load Profile - export DwgConvert key from AutoCAD 2011, create user profile related content in Civil 3D 2011, David Lau, Up and Ready, Oct 21, 2011

Slaying the Dragon - Adam Sherratt on learning AutoLISP, writing, sharing routines, Nancy Spurling Johnson, Cadalyst, Oct 4, 2011

AutoCAD History - AutoCAD release history timeline, list of command, system variables changed with each release, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, Oct 3, 2011

10 Days to Work Better with AutoCAD - working with templates, reusable contents, drawing management, customization, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Oct 2011

How to Change AutoCAD from Network License to Standalone - David Lau, Up and Ready, Oct 3, 2011

AutoCAD Keyboard Shortcuts - 2012 Edition - list of discontinued shortcuts from prior versions, link to download pdf, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Sep 27, 2011

Detect AutoCAD Type - LISP routine to determine if machine is running 32-bit or 64-bit AutoCAD, Mathew Kirkland, Cadalyst, Sep 14, 2011

What are the Best and Worst Features Ever Added to AutoCAD? - best include: content explorer, online help, nudge; worst include: AutoLISP, transparent zoom, pan, paper/model space, Steve Johnson, blog nauseam, Sep 19, 2011

Autodesk Exchange: Dealing with Rejection - modify app, resubmit it, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Sep 9, 2011

5 Tips for Creating a Successful Autodesk Exchange App - focus on software quality, check language quality, think about user experience, protect IP investment appropriately, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Sep 12, 2011

Autodesk Exchange: Submitting Your AutoCAD Application for Posting - sign into Autodesk Exchange, request publisher status, fill out product submission form, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Sep 7, 2011

Autodesk Exchange: Preparing Your AutoCAD Application for Posting - download existing Autodesk app to copy, navigate to it on hard-drive, make copy of it, update PackageContents.xml manifest, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Sep 5, 2011

AutoCAD: Keys to Collaboration Success - Xref files as collaboration tool, using folder structure, file naming conventions, naming standards, Brian Benton, AUGI Library, Aug 2011

Uninstall AutoCAD 2011 Via Configuration Manager - Skatterbrainz Blog, Aug 18, 2011

Top 5 AutoCAD Productivity Apps - Clipboard Manager, OffsetinXref, DWF/PDF Batch Publish, FacetCurve, DimensionPatrol, Gil Cordle, CAD Clues, July 19, 2011

AutoCAD Gets 'App'y - Autodesk Exchange Companion Apps - apps tab to search, preview applications, purchase apps, install direct from AutoCAD Exchange, RobiNZ CAD Blog, July 19, 2011

AutoCAD 2012 Overview - Lynn Allen, Autodesk, July 2011

AutoCAD Snap - No Longer a Drawing Mode to Avoid - snap mode turns off automatically in AutoCAD 2012, easy-to-expand grid display can display snap grid as X,Y grid, dotted grid, John Hackney, IMAGINiT Manufacturing Solutions Blog, July 13, 2011

Easy Access to Add-Ons - accessible through AutoCAD 2012, Autodesk Apps tab help users purchase, sell, rate AutoCAD add-on apps, Brian Benton, AUGI Library, July 2011

There's an App for That in AutoCAD 2012 - apps tab in AutoCAD 2012 to browse, purchase more than 100 apps for free or small fee, Beth Stackpole, Design News, June 29, 2011

AutoCAD 2012 Full on iPad? Yes, You Can - Citrix XenApp (6) server with Autodesk application published, Citrix Receiver for iPad are required, Giancarlo Molo, Up and Ready, June 28, 2011

Free AutoCAD DWG Viewers - desktop app: DWG TrueView; web, mobile DWG Viewer: AutoCAD WS, AutoCAD WS Mobile, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, June 24, 2011

Publish Your AutoCAD Model to Google Earth - IMPORTGEIMAGE, IMPORTGEMESH commands in updated Google Earth extension, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, June 22, 2011

Autodesk Introduces AutoCAD 2012 App Store - offers more than 100 utility apps from within AutoCAD 2012, also to offer learning tools, free apps, Kathleen Maher, Graphic Speak, June 16, 2011

Enterprise Applications: AutoCAD 2012 Makes Collaboration Even Easier - option to install Autodesk Inventor Fusion 2012 for direct modeling, parametric design approach, PJ Connolly, eWeek.com, June 15, 2011

Check Out the AutoCAD 2012 App Store - accessible via Autodesk exchange, apps for apps for general design, AEC, manufacturing, Lynn Allen's Blog, June 14, 2011

Autodesk Launches AutoCAD App Store - searching for AutoCAD plug-ins in Autodesk Exchange, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, June 13, 2011

Error When Starting the Content Explorer in AutoCAD - verify installation of content explorer, loading of content explorer CUIX, Cherisse Biddulph, IMAGINiT Manufacturing Solutions Blog, June 9, 2011

AutoCAD 2D to Inventor 3D in One Click - Autodesk Factory Design Suite 2012 to share common library of assets, David Fetz, CAD Geek Speak!, May 28, 2011

House on Fire Ancestral Pueblo Ruins in Autodesk Project Photofly and AutoCAD - importing 3D data from Project Photofly into AutoCAD 2012, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, June 9, 2011

Autodesk Exchange: Server Connection Unavailable - AutoCAD 2012 local help content, Avto Chachava, Up and Ready, June 3, 2011

AutoCAD Family: Migration Custom Settings File (zip) is Empty - workaround is installing 3rd party programs to handle compression of files on Windows, David Lau, Up and Ready, May 27, 2011

Install the Product Prerequisites Before Installing Using msi - list of prerequisites for AutoCAD 2012, Antonio Barroca, Up and Ready, May 13, 2011

Installation Tip - Save Time and Space - locate, run actual setup.exe installer for AutoCAD, copy extracted folder to USB for standalone installs, Steve Johnson, blog nauseam, May 13, 2011

Select the Right System Configuration for AutoCAD 2012 - multi-core processor, certified graphics, drivers, standard SATA drives, Randall Young of Autodesk, CADspeed, May 10, 2011

2011: How to Perform an Automated Uninstallation of AutoCAD - Autodesk Knowledge Base, May 4, 2011

AutoCAD 2012 - Autoloader Mechanism for Plug-Ins - user, developer perspective, bundle folder files to run add-in, Steve Johnson, blog nauseam, Mar 25, 2011

AutoCAD 2012: Model Documentation - imports Pro/E, CATIA, Rhino, NX, SolidWorks apps, AutoCAD Exchange, Apr 2011

AutoCAD 2012 - Putting Things Back to 'Normal' - tips for making new release to work like earlier releases, Steve Johnson, blog nauseam, Apr 14, 2011

AutoCAD 2012: Exchange - AutoCAD Exchange offers help contents supported with videos, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Apr 14, 2011

Cursor is Slow or Jerky - workaround is disabling virus scan application, restarting computer, disabling selection cycling in AutoCAD, Autodesk Knowledge Base, Apr 13, 2011

AutoCAD 2012 VBA Enabler - unofficial support for VBA in 2012 products, available as separate installer, JTB World Blog, Mar 28, 2011

AutoCAD 2012 System Requirements - Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Mar 28, 2011

The Wengerd Report: AUGI Forum Posts Go Missing - user group website loses forums, members protest, president promises quick restoration, Owen Wengerd, WorldCAD Access, Dec 20, 2010

Get the Geometry, Don't Get the Point[s] - Photo Scene editor, PDMODE system variable, exporting to DWG, loading DWG into AutoCAD, Scott Sheppard, It’s Alive in the Lab, Oct 7, 2010

Virtual Memory Monitor Gadget for AutoCAD - Autodesk performance monitor is 1st gadget for Vista, Windows 7, JTB World, Sep 3, 2010

Book Review: AutoCAD 2011 and AutoCAD LT 2011 - No Experience Required - AutoCAD drawing, basic 3D modeling, commands, tools, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Aug 23, 2010

Capturing a Point Cloud of a Monument Using Photosynth - point cloud imported into AutoCAD 2011, using photo scene editor, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Aug 18, 2010

Importing the Output from Photofly via the Photo Scene Editor into AutoCAD - using IP command directly to select downloaded RZI file for photo scene, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Aug 11, 2010

Studying Autodesk's Productivity Study - AutoCAD 2011 enables 44% faster work, problems with study, ribbon interface more productive, Steve Johnson, Blog Nauseum, Aug 4, 2010

Some Thoughts on CAD on the Cloud - versionless face of CAD in cloud, cloud computing, large companies open to cloud, Deelip Menezes, Jun 12, 2010

Check Out AutoCAD Freestyle - for professionals without formal design training, low cost, user friendly, Lynn Allen, May 26, 2010

Filling the Holes in Autodesk's CHM Help Stopgap - making a zip file of CHM files available for download, list of missing CHM files, Steve Johnson, Blog Nauseam, May 7, 2010

SSMPropEditor 4 beta 1 - Renumber Sheets - faster renumbering and counting of sheets, use of Sheet Indexing, JTB World, May 1, 2010

AutoCAD 2011 Online Help - Web help system, information located through Autodesk and search engines, up-to-date documentation accessible, links shared to help topics, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Apr 8, 2010

Create a Multi-Page PDF from the Sheet Set Manager - use of Sheet Set Manager, PDF creation with AutoCAD, Philip Norton, ellenfinkelstein.com, AutoCAD Tips Blog, Apr 7, 2010

Molding Replaces Cast Brass Valve - dual tank water treatment control valve, continuous supply of softened water, one-piece brass casting using CAD,  weight reduction, identical inlet, outlet plumbing connections, non-corrosive body, Design News, Apr 6, 2010

The Options of AutoCAD 2010 - Open Save Tab - files constantly opened and saved in AutoCAD, profile names shown in Options dialog, listing of the current profile CADD Manager, Apr 6, 2010

AutoCAD 2011 Object Selection Made Easier - increased productivity, new selection cycling functionality, works for both 2D and 3D, overlapping objects displayed by AutoCAD, JTB World, Apr 6, 2010

Online/Offline Help for AutoCAD 2011 -  online help system for AutoCAD 2011,CHM files retired, easier to update, ability to combine multiple resources together, Lee Ambrosius, Hyperpics, Apr 19, 2010

The Disappearing Draftsman, Slips and Trips, and DS and DIMLO - use AutoCAD as faster and easier way of producing sketch, proper drafting department, generation of tag numbers, William Le Couteur's AutoCAD Blog, Apr 17, 2010

Do You Like the Ribbon or Toolbars Pull Downs Menus? - public survey on UI preferences, removing pull - downs, screen menu utility judged, CAD Panacea, Apr 6, 2010

Interview with Rachael Taggart - Pt 1 - mission of the CAD society, CAD Society awards, creators of online CAD information, more on COFES 2010,CAD Society's relevance, multi-CAD environments, Deelip Menezes, Apr 7, 2010

Compelling Grinding Productivity - delivers double-digit productivity gains, allows multi-tasking in grinding, involves CAD/CAM, virtual design ability, better fixture utilization, 'Vericut' modeling software, American Machinist, Apr 5, 2010

Danger VBA Developers, VBA Will Be Offline - AutoCAD 2011 will be last version to support VBA, routines, guides available to aid transition to .NET, Lee Ambrosius, Hyperpics, Apr 10, 2010

AutoCAD 2011 Online Help - Web help system, information located through Autodesk and search engines, up-to-date documentation accessible, links shared to help topics, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Apr 8, 2010

AutoCAD 2011, My Pick of the New (and Borrowed) Features - improved handling of polylines, view cube functional in any mode, transparency supported, select similar, isolate object commands, RobiNZ CAD Blog, Mar 30, 2010

Should You Upgrade to AutoCAD 2011? - new release is improved but no new key features, hard to please veteran users, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Mar 28, 2010

10 Reasons to Upgrade to AutoCAD 2011 - improved tools to create 3D conceptual designs, 2D documentation drawings, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Mar 29, 2010

AutoCAD 2011: Hatch Enhancement - hatch dialog box moved to ribbon, ability to modify hatch graphically, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Mar 29, 2010

And AutoCAD 2011 has Arrived - MIRRHATCH system variable added, control over default scale list, Lynn Allen's Blog, Mar 28, 2010

AutoCAD 2011 Hits the Surface - explicit surfaces feature added, better interaction for complex models, ability to carry huge point clouds size, Guillermo Melantoni, What a Mesh!, Mar 26, 2010

AutoCAD 2011 in 3 Minutes - ViewCube functional in 2D wireframe mode, commands for controlling object visibility, 'infer geometric constraints' toggle, R McSwain, CAD Panacea, Mar 25, 2010

AutoCAD 2011 User Interface - UI with dark scheme, grid of lines, workspace selector drop down moved, visual styles panel, R McSwain, CAD Panacea, Mar 28, 2010

AutoCAD 2011 Product Announcement - New Features - layer transparency added, Scale List controlled, sculpt, surfacing improvements, Mark Flayler, IMAGINiT Manufacturing Solutions Blog, Mar 25, 2010

AutoCAD 2011 - New Features, Continued - web-based help system, enhanced ViewCube, parametric constraints, object creation by object selection, John Benstead, CADit, Mar 27, 2010

And, They're Off - transparency feature added, improved polyline edit functions, 3D design, navigation enhancements in AutoCAD 2011, Earl Kubaskie, EKlectiCAD, Mar 25, 2010

Some Meaningless AutoCAD 2011 Numbers - no mention of context, numbers doesn't compare with previous releases, Steve Johnson, blog nauseam, Mar 26, 2010

AutoCAD 2011: A Look at What's New - updated UI, context-sensitive ribbon, 2D drawing productivity feature, improved 3D functionality, external reference highlighting, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Mar 25, 2010

AutoCAD 2011 for the CAD Manager - transparency object property added, inferred constraints, AutoConstrain added, ability to work with point clouds, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Mar 25, 2010

A Couple of Things I Think are Important in AutoCAD 2011 - inferred constraints, 3D surfacing, real-time hatching, Expression option added, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Mar 25, 2010

New Features in AutoCAD 2011 - associative 3D surfaces added, ability to directly manipulate objects, David Cohn, CADman-Do, Mar 25, 2010

More Details on AutoCAD 2011 - ease to modify objects, toolset to hide objects separate from layer control, transparency support, inferred constraints, David Cohn, CADman-Do, Mar 25, 2010

First Look at Surface Modeling in AutoCAD 2011 - Donnie Gladfelter, The CAD Geek, Mar 25, 2010

AutoCAD 2011 New Feature Roundup - web-based help system, 5 predefined visual styles, parametric constraints updated, transparency for objects, 3D surface objects, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Mar 25, 2010

AutoCAD General Overview - Start to Finish - enabling startup mode, ribbon display vs classical, keyboard shortcuts, Mark Mason, CAD Tutorials, Mar 23, 2010

How Not to Buy Illegal Licenses of AutoCAD: One User's Experience - AutoCAD user shares his experience of buying AutoCAD software through eBay, Franco Folini, Novedge, Mar 11, 2010

Autodesk Visit - Interview with Guillermo Melantoni - talk about 3D features in AutoCAD, its flexibility, digital prototyping, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Feb 6, 2010

Tips & Tricks for Printing from Autodesk Applications exclusive - understanding different drivers available in AutoCAD, knowing about PC3 files, CTB vs. STB, implications of printing from model vs. layout space, Xavier Juarez, Autodesk University 2008

Workaround for AutoCAD Section Plane Problem  - ensure that section plane at least touches surface of 3D object, David Cohn, CADman-DO, Nov 13, 2009

How to Open and Save Inventor Files in AutoCAD? - AutoCAD unable to read Inventor part or assembly file, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Nov 12, 2009

Site Design with SketchUp & AutoCAD - creating model from AutoCAD linework in SketchUp, Daniel Tal, Architecture Week, Oct 14, 2009

AutoCAD 2010: Getting Ready for 3D - video, setting up AutoCAD UI for 3D drawing project, YouTube, Oct 8, 2009

Create a Custom User Workspace - save AutoCAD workspace as current, Ketiv, Sep 24, 2009

AU Keynote : Believe It. Sharks Real Enough to Bite; Made in AutoCAD - AutoCAD for producing special effects, Eddie Paul, Autodesk University 2008

AutoCAD 2010 Application Menu - quick access to file, export functions, search bar for finding any AutoCAD command, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Sep 18, 2009

How to Clean Anything in AutoCAD - identify cleanup goals for datasets, optimizing cleanup workflow, resolving batch printing issues, speeding up publishing, analyzing, reorganizing XREFs, other supporting files, Helen Gorina, Autodesk University 2008

AutoCAD Virus Alert - precautionary steps for CAD managers working on AutoCAD-based platforms, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Aug 26, 2009

Interview with Ellen Finkelstein, AutoCAD Author - talk about AutoCAD, role of AutoCAD 2010 Bible, gathering information required to write AutoCAD book, Franco Folini, Novedge, Aug 24, 2009

Parametric Design in AutoCAD Pt 2: Dimensional Constraints - screencast, first define shape, then size of geometry, CAD Geek Speak!, Aug 21, 2009

Updating a Conceptual Mass Between AutoCAD 2010 and Revit Architecture 2010 - video, Guillermo Melantoni, YouTube, Aug 20, 2009

Crankin' Out the Details: Creating 2D Details from AutoCAD 3D Models - methods for working with detailing parts in assembly, creating orthographic views, displaying hidden lines, dimensioning 3D model, Steven LaKose, Autodesk University 2008

The Future of AutoCAD as a Concept to Completion Solution - validating new AutoCAD features, 3D, surface, organic modeling, conceptual design, parametric drafting, Eric Stover, Autodesk University 2008

The Many Shapes of AutoCAD UCS Icons - UCSICON command for UCS icon settings, CAD Forum, Aug 2009

CAD Enough? Understanding the Differences Between AutoCAD and MicroStation - using AutoCAD from MicroStation perspective, leverage your MicroStation skills in AutoCAD environment, think like AutoCAD to ease your transition, Jeanne Aarhus, Autodesk University 2008

Parametric Design in AutoCAD Part 1: Geometric Constraints - screencast, creating relationships between lines, splines, arcs, CAD Geek Speak!, Aug 14, 2009

Rendering Techniques in 3D AutoCAD, Pt I - rendering basics, working with AutoCAD lights, creating photometric lights, luminary objects, David Cohn, Autodesk University 2008

Rendering Techniques in 3D AutoCAD, Pt II - preparing model for rendering, placing cameras, creating views, saving, redisplaying rendered images, David Cohn, Autodesk University 2008

AutoCAD's 2010 Hero Image into Revit - integrating AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor in architectural project, Guillermo Melantoni, YouTube, Aug 11, 2009

Using Google Earth with AutoCAD - publishing AutoCAD data to Google Earth, importing Google Earth image, terrain data to AutoCAD, creating 4D presentations, Thomas Inzinga, Autodesk University 2008

Getting Certified: Get the Recognition and Rewards You Deserve - defining path to earn Autodesk Professional certification, identifying learning tools used to prepare for certification, Barbara Bowen, Autodesk University 2008

What We Should Really Be Teaching in the 2D AutoCAD 2009 Classroom, Pt I - strategies for teaching new commands, features in AutoCAD 2009, superseded AutoCAD 2D commands, importance of 3D in 2D classroom, J Malitzke, Autodesk University 2008

What We Should Really Be Teaching in the 3D AutoCAD 2009 Classroom, Pt II - AutoCAD 2009 viewing tools, superseded AutoCAD 3D commands, interface with AutoCAD Inventor, J Malitzke, Autodesk University 2008

Conversion of a Mesh Into Faceted Optimized in AutoCAD 2010 - video, keep planar faces in solid, Guillermo Melantoni, What a Mesh!, Jul 29, 2009

AutoCAD 2010 VBA Macro Support - install VBA module separately, load library manually, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Jul 21, 2009

CUI Group Name - undocumented ribbon button property helps segregate flyout buttons into user-named groups in AutoCAD 2010, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Jul 9, 2009

TIPniques: Freeform Modeling in AutoCAD 2010 - tools providing ability to smooth objects, crease edges, tessellate objects, convert standard object into mesh objects, Brian Benton, AUGI, Jun 2009 (may require free registration)

A PDF Wish Comes True! - AutoCAD 2010 creates much smaller PDF with higher resolution, text transfers as text, fonts translate as fonts, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Jun 24, 2009

The Benefits of 2D Parametric Design - parametric drawing tools in AutoCAD 2010 help users control design intent, override constraints anytime, use formulas, user variables, Guillermo Melantoni, Experience Building, Jun 17, 2009

Changing the AutoCAD Text Window Length - allowable range is from 25 to 2048 lines, Tom Stoeckel of Autodesk, Without a Net, Jun 18, 2009

AutoCAD 2010 - Putting Things Back to 'Normal' - setting workspace, pull-down menus, toolbars to work like in earlier AutoCAD versions, Steve Johnson, blog nauseam, Jun 16, 2009

Parametric Constraints in AutoCAD 2010 - video creating, managing geometric constraints, learning about dynamic, annotational, reference constraints, Tom Stoeckel of Autodesk, YouTube, Jun 10, 2009

Loading Order of AutoCAD Startup Files - AutoCAD owned, user owned files are loaded first, RK McSwain, CAD Panacea, Jun 2, 2009

Why AutoCAD for Mac is a Bad Idea - performance might be poor, other issues can be stability, uncomfortable interface, bugs, Steve Johnson, blog nauseam, May 29, 2009

blog nauseam Begs Adesk: No Acad for Mac, Please - Autodesk might start from scratch for AutoCAD on Mac, but sales are doubtful, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, May 29, 2009

AutoCAD 2010 Demo: PDF Output - video showing PDF output features, Eric Colburn, Professional Land Surveyor Source, May 28, 2009

Gizmos in AutoCAD 2010 - activating, using 3D gizmos, manipulating subobjects, Brian Benton, AUGI, May 2009 (may require free registration)

AutoCAD Fusion - Autodesk is trying to provide direct editing capabilities inside AutoCAD, Deelip.com, May 23, 2009

AutoCAD 2010 Getting Sticky with Ribbon Sticky Panels - drag part of  ribbon panel to drawing area, change orientation, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, May 20, 2009

By Accident. Or on Purpose - AutoCAD 2010 doesn't show direct access to MTEXT, Presspull commands, toolbars, no provision for layers in 3D workspace ribbon, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, May 13, 2009

AutoCAD 2010 - Rotate Layout View with Viewport, Like a Ninja - setting system variable VPROTATEASSOC to 1, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, May 11, 2009

AutoCAD 2010 Test Dynamic Block - test block without first saving it or having to reopen to modify, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, May 1, 2009

How to Get the Most Out of the Action Recorder - pausing playback, providing new input, object selection, relative coordinates, macro management, Tom Stoeckel, Autodesk University 2008

Two of the New Layer Enhancements in AutoCAD 2010 - ability to change color property of  layer from layer dropdown, distinct black border to indicate selected color clearly, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, Apr 22, 2009

Telecommuting - AutoCAD-specific checklist organizes telecommuting workflow, Jim Rogers, Hagerman & Company, Apr 2009

Online License Transfer FAQ - online license transfer utility for transferring standalone license activation to another system, Tom Stoeckel, Without a Net, Apr 16, 2009

AutoCAD 2010 Makes Everyday Drawing Easier - changing layer color from layer drop-down list, editing grips on nonassociative hatch patterns, converting splines into polylines, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Apr 1, 2009

AutoCAD 2010 New Features - customizable quick access toolbar, easier editing of multileaders, annotation enhancements, Brian Benton, AUGI, Apr 2009 (may require free registration)

AutoCAD 2010 Contextual Tab States 101 - viewing, modifying contextual tab states in CUI dialog box, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Apr 16, 2009

Tapping Into the Power of the AutoCAD API - defining terms, undocumented, unsupported, unimplemented, locations and resources for finding information, Autodesk resources, Jerry Winters, Autodesk University 2008

DWG File Manipulation with VB.NET - DWG file database, do's and don'ts of working with DWG files, effects of multi-threading, best practices for reducing development time, maximizing code reuse, Jerry Winters, Autodesk University 2008

AutoCAD 2010 Customization - Hatch Pattern, Pt 2 - creating hatch pattern type ATP171, Sunith Babu, CAD Professor, Apr 15, 2009

Let's Talk About Mesh Pt 1 - free form design tool in AutoCAD 2010 for sculpting mesh primitives, Guillermo Melantoni, What a Mesh!, Apr 12, 2009

AutoCAD 2010: A Closer Look at Contextual Ribbon Tabs - context-sensitive ribbon displays relative tools as per selection made, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Apr 10, 2009

Free AutoCAD a Hoax - free software only for 13 months, contains watermark, plus upgrade prices is tripled, CADCAM Blog, Apr 9, 2009

AutoCAD 2010 and SSE2 Compliance - AutoCAD install will be blocked if machine processor is not SSE2 compliant, Dan Scales, Without a Net, Apr 9, 2009

AutoCAD 2010 Customization - Hatch Pattern - creating square, hatching with line type ATP171, Sunith Babu, CAD Professor, Apr 8, 2009

AutoCAD 2010 Customization - LINETYPE - II - creating linetypes using text editor or by directly saving file in acad.lin file from command prompt, Sunith Babu, CAD Professor, Apr 7, 2009

AutoCAD 2010 Customization - LINETYPE - accessing all linetypes, definition, Sunith Babu, CAD Professor, Apr 4, 2009

Mac Fanbois Get Their Wish: AutoCAD - survey might indicate users' wishes for first version of AutoCAD for Mac, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Apr 3, 2009

AutoCAD Emergency Room - identifying most significant issues reported by AutoCAD users, troubleshooting frequent AutoCAD problems, implementing best practices for AutoCAD maintenance, Leonardo Casado, Autodesk University 2008

Get to Know AutoCAD 2010, Pt 14: Dimensional Constraints 3 - applying coincident geometric constraint, renaming parameters, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Apr 1, 2009

AutoCAD 2010 Tips - Keyboard - displaying key tips for particular tool, Sunith Babu, CAD Professor, Mar 28, 2009

Disable InfoCenter in AutoCAD 2010 - AutoLISP to disable InfoCenter so AutoCAD 2010 loads faster, Owen Wengerd, Outside the Box, Mar 30, 2009

Learn to Hack AutoCAD Installations for Custom Deployments - calling software install/uninstalls from VBScript, batch files; automating service pack, hotfix, update installations, modifying MSI packages to deploy TrueView with paths, printers, Darren Young, Autodesk University 2008

The Dashboard, the Ribbon, and AutoCAD 2010 - importing customized dashboard panels in AutoCAD 2010, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Mar 26, 2009

'Fatal Error to Unhandled Exception': Managing File Corruption in AutoCAD - dos and don'ts of file recovery, analyzing corrupted file, ruling out hardware issues, recovering corrupted data using Autodesk product, contacting subscription support, Kevin Hawkins, Autodesk University 2008

AutoCAD 2010 - Odds and Ends - Melanie Perry, AUGI, Mar 2009 (may require free registration)

What Autodesk Doesn't Tell You About AutoCAD - quick access to all toolbars removed in AutoCAD 2010, Export command, TextEditor sysvar, CBarTransparency remain undocumented, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Mar 24, 2009

AutoCAD 2010 Free Bonus Tool Drawing Tabs - MDITabs for navigating open drawings, but tool is unsupported, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, Mar 24, 2009

Inside Autodesk Fusion - direct and parametric modeling fused to interact with model directly, Ralph Grabowski, Design Engineering, Mar 20, 2009

How to Standardize Everything in Your Corporate Environment - customizing standard software deployment installation setup, using standard user profiles and shortcuts, CAD standards checker, placing block libraries on tool palettes, Eric Bogenschutz, Autodesk University 2008

AutoCAD 2010 Share with Autodesk Seek Functionality - share content online,  Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, Mar 20, 2009

First Look at AutoCAD 2010 - understanding parametric constraints - geometric and dimensional, Brian Benton, AUGI, Feb 2009 (may require free registration)

Get to Know AutoCAD 2010, Pt 13: Dimensional Constraints 2 - using DIMCONSTRAINT command, objects with valid constraint points, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Mar 18, 2009

Get to Know AutoCAD 2010, Part 12: Dimensional Constraints 1 - using dynamic constraints and annotational constraints, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Mar 16, 2009

An AutoCAD 2010 CLIP Hip Tip for the Weekend -  ability to attach, clip PDF files, Lynn Allen's Blog, Mar 13, 2009

Autodesk Icons 2010 - icons are simple, easy on eye, have distinct style, JTB World Blog, Mar 16, 2009

An AutoCAD 2010 Hip Tip on the FIND Command - ability to create selection set of text strings, Lynn Allen's Blog, Mar 12, 2009

AutoCAD 2010 - A Closer Look at the New Features Workshop - Flash-based tool shows brief description, demo of new features, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Mar 12, 2009

Get to Know AutoCAD 2010, Pt 11: Geometric Constraints 2 - displaying constraints and knowing system variables regarding geometric constraints, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Mar 12, 2009

Get to Know AutoCAD 2010, Part 10: Geometric Constraints 1 - defining key points on objects, orientations to other objects using coincident, collinear, concentric, fix, parallel, perpendicular, horizontal, vertical, tangent, auto constraints, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Mar 11, 2009

One Night in Vegas - enhancements in AutoCAD P&ID 2010, Ursula Sadiq, In the Pipes, Mar 12, 2009

AutoCAD 2010: Mesh Modeling - video, mesh options, Scott McEachron, Paving The Way, Mar 9, 2009

AutoCAD 2006 to AutoCAD 2010 - Upgrade or Not - recommendations for companies, individual users, Brian Benton, CAD-a-Blog, Mar 8, 2009

Get to Know AutoCAD 2010, Pt 9: VPROTATEASSOC System Variable - controlling VIEWPORT translation using ROTATE commands in LAYOUT, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Mar 9, 2009

Did You Know You Can Download Autodesk Product Upgrades on the Autodesk Subscription Center? - Autodesk subscription, download options, Shaan Hurley, Between The Lines, Mar 6, 2009

AutoCAD MEP 2010-DWF & PDF Underlay - file format tool enhancements, Beth Powell, Beth's CAD Blog, Mar 5, 2009

AutoCAD 2010: Block Tables - video shows adding parameter properties to block properties table, Scott McEachron, Paving The Way, Mar 5, 2009

First Look: AutoCAD 2010 Parametric Design - video shows tools to establish geometric, dimensional relationships between objects, David Cohn, CADman Do, Mar 4, 2009

Get to Know AutoCAD 2010, Pt 8: Clean up Unwanted Objects - deletion control while creating 3D objects, PURGE command, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Mar 5, 2009

Get to Know AutoCAD 2010, Pt 6: REVERSE Command - changing direction for LINE, ARC, PLINE, SPLINE, HELIX objects, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Mar 3, 2009

Get to Know AutoCAD 2010, Pt 7: You Can Now Convert SPLINE to PLINE - using PEDIT or SPLINE EDIT command, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Mar 4, 2009

AutoCAD 2010: The New MEASUREGEOM Command - better than using AREA, DISTANCE, SUBTRACT commands, Donnie Gladfelter, The CAD Geek, Mar 3, 2009

3ds Max Design 2010 and AutoCAD 2010 DWG Interoperability - import, export objects enhancement, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, Mar 3, 2009

AutoCAD 2010: Dimensional Constraints - video, Scott McEachron, Paving The Way, Mar 3, 2009

AutoCAD Automation Tools Attribute Text Search and Replace - for AutoCAD 2010, Jimmy Bergmark, JTB World Blog, Mar 3, 2009

IDX Variable Constraint System for AutoCAD '08 - creating, managing constraints using IDX VCS add-on, David Cohn, Desktop Engineering, Mar 2, 2009

AutoCAD 2010: Block Constraints - video, enhancements, features added, Scott McEachron, Paving The Way, Mar 2, 2009

AutoCAD 2010: PDF Underlay - vide, PDF Underlay feature, Scott McEachron, Paving The Way, Mar 2, 2009

AutoCAD MEP 2010 - overview on enhancements, Beth Powell, Beth's CAD Blog, Mar 2, 2009

AutoCAD 2010 Sheet Set Manager Enhancements - right click options, publishing sheets, icons for visual indication, flexible sheet list table functionality, Jimmy Bergmark, JTB World Blog, Mar 2, 2009

AutoCAD Tool Palettes A to Z - creating, managing tool palates, deploying standards, sharing content, Phil Russo, Autodesk University 2008

AutoCAD 2009 Cue Cards - overview of AutoCAD 2009 features, Flash demo, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, Feb 28, 2009

Get to Know AutoCAD 2010, Pt 4: Improved GUI - application menu, document icons, PDF, DGN added to file format list, ribbon interface, various tools, Erhan Toker, Feb 27, 2009

Get to Know AutoCAD 2010, Pt 5: Measure Them All With MEASUREGEOM - analyze geometry of object combining various features in single tool to get distances, angles, areas, volumes, radii of objects, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Mar 2, 2009

A Rainy Day AutoCAD 2010 Hip Tip on Rotating Viewports - using VPROTATEASSOC command, Lynn Allen's Blog, Mar 1, 2009

AutoCAD 2010 Gives More 3D Power - enhancements like free form modeling tools, parametrics and constraints improving 3D functionality, Brian Benton, CAD-a-Blog, Feb 28, 2009

AutoCAD 2010: Geometric Constraints - video, constraining object, Scott McEachron, Paving The Way, Mar 1, 2009

AutoCAD 2010 Drawing File and API Format Compatibility - list of drawing file formats, need for ObjectARX applications to be recompiled, modifications to run in 2010 version, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, Feb 26, 2009

Autodesk Responds to the PolyFace Mesh Issue - Autodesk's Kean Walmsley responds to  issues on handling bug fixes, enhancements requests, Autodesk working style, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Feb 24, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)

Get to Know AutoCAD 2010, Pt 3: The Overhauled Ribbon - Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Feb 25, 2009

2D or Not 2D - 2D elements, in-place families, working with CAD, using AutoCAD, Todd Williams, Autodesk University 2008

Older AutoCAD Loses (Part of) the Plot - missing part in drawing plotted solved in latest 2009-2010 release, Steve Johnson, Blog Nauseam, Feb 23, 2009

What's New in AutoCAD MEP 2010 - improved usability and performance, comprehensive design content, better construction documents, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, Feb 20, 2009

The PolyFace Mesh - AutoCAD 2010 not able to store PolyFace Mesh containing more than 32,767 vertices, authors request pending, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Feb 20, 2009

Get to Know AutoCAD 2010, Pt 1: Installation and Initial Setup - Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Feb 23, 2009

AutoCAD 2010 - a Closer Look at the Application Menu - differences with 2009 version, enhancements, toggle buttons replacing documents options, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Feb 19, 2009

AutoCAD 2010 - It's Parametric - parametric  features for 2D objects, UI, applying parametric constraints, dimensional constraints, Robin Capper, RobiNZ CAD Blog, Feb 19, 2009

Autodesk 2010 Manufacturing Software Demonstrates Power of Digital Prototyping - enhancements in new versions gives manufacturers ability to digitally design, visualize and simulate product development, ARC, Feb 18, 2009

AutoCAD 2010 - 2D Geometric Constraints and Parametrics - video shows using new feature 2D geometric constraints and parametrics, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, Feb 18, 2009

Autodesk Design Review 2010 - Video - Volker Joseph, Beyond the Paper, Feb 18, 2009

AutoCAD 2010 Hatch Enhancements - grip edit non-associative hatch objects, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, Feb 18, 2009

AutoCAD 2010 - Rotate Viewport, PAPER/MODEL - refinements for working in paper space viewports, Robin Capper, RobiNZ CAD Blog, Feb 18, 2009

AutoCAD 2010 PDF Printing-Underlay - 3D Printing Support - 4 videos demonstrate PDF output, printing enhancements, 3D printing output features, more, Daniel Hughes, IMAGINiT Technologies, Feb 16, 2009

My Experience of AutoCAD 2010 aka Gator - full, detailed report on AutoCAD 2010, including new commands, still missing commands, bugs, new system variables, more, Jimmy Bergmark, JTB World Blog, Feb 12, 2009

Autodesk's 2010 Product Portfolio Launch - highlights of Autodesk's 2010 design software portfolio, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Feb 12, 2009

Autodesk Labs - A Brief Tour in San Francisco - overview of technology on display by Autodesk Labs, Brian Benton, CAD-a-Blog, Feb 2, 2009

AutoCAD 2010 and 3D - new version to give various 3D features like free form design, more, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, Feb 11, 2009

AutoCAD 2010 Hatch Enhancements - ability to grip edit non-associative hatch objects, getting vertex grips and intermediate grips, R McSwain, CAD Panacea Blog, Feb 11, 2009

CAD Manager Survey Update and AutoCAD 2010 - survey details, overview of new features added in next release like UI, file formats, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Feb 11, 2009

The Future of AutoCAD-Bridge Up and Bridge Down - AutoCAD 2010 enhance capability adding new features like geometric constraints and free form modeling, Brian Benton, CAD-a-blog, Feb 10, 2009

New Features in AutoCAD 2010 - dynamic blocks, deployment, performance, hatch, external references, 3D publishing, ribbon, more,  Brian Benton, CAD-a-blog, Feb 10, 2009

AutoCAD 2010 Preview Guide - 47 page illustrated document by Autodesk, Feb 2009 pdf

Let the AutoCAD 2010 Blogging Begin - geometric constraints, Lynn Allen's Blog, Feb 2, 2009

AutoCAD 2010 Other Enhancements AKA the Frosting - list, Shaan Hurley, Between The Lines, Feb 5, 2009

AutoCAD 2010 Unveiled - enhancements, but file format will change, Martyn Day, Develop3D, Feb 5, 2009

No VBA Installed With AutoCAD 2010 - Autodesk may be steering users to Visual Studio Tools for Applications, Jimmy Bergmark, JTB World Blog, Feb 5, 2009

AutoCAD 2010 Demonstrations - download demo videos of AutoCAD 2010 functionalities, Heidi Hewett of Autodesk, AutoCAD Insider, Feb 5, 2009

AutoCAD On a Netbook - installing on new LG X110 netbook, problems and solutions, machine configurations, drivers required, working with 2D and simpler 3D, Gizmos Grabowski Blog, Jan 21, 2009

Which Version is it? Pt 1 - AutoCAD - text code in drawing file reveals version of AutoCAD used to create it, Mark Flayer, IMAGINiT Technologies, Nov 6, 2008

AutoCAD 2009 Layer Properties Manager Enhancements - layer dialog box is mode-less, layers sorted differently, columns can be customized, supports dual monitor, user preferences tab for selection, JTB World Blog, Sep 5, 2008

AutoCAD 2009 - How Many People Really Are Using the Ribbon? - author's poll shows 71% not using AutoCAD ribbon interface, in contrast to 46% cited by Autodesk, Steve Johnson, blog nauseam, June 25, 2008

AutoCAD Wish List: June 2006 Results - dimensions on the correct layer, valid hatch boundary error, break symbol in dimension lines, and more wish list items, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, July 29, 2006

AutoCAD Blogging Sites Review  - Robinz CAD Blog is interesting and easy to browse through owing to its varied content, Cadopolis, April 14, 2005

Stability, Feedback and Listening is What it is All About - sign up with the beta program and test unreleased software, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, March 22, 2005

Unofficial AutoCAD History Page - includes detailed command and system variables that have changed with each release and some screen shots of old release material, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, October 1, 2004

Autodesk Continues to Seek Subscription-Based Success - the latest incarnation of Autodesk's subscription programs calls for a new release of AutoCAD every 12 to 18 months, but issues such as the cost of these upgrades and the schedule to "retire" older versions seem as yet undecided, Martyn Day, A-E-C Automation, May 2004

AutoCAD 2005 Now Shipping - for Autodesk, the success or failure of AutoCAD 2005 will be measured by how many users switch from buying upgrades to buying subscriptions, Randall Newton, A-E-C Automation Newsletter (hosted on CADwire.net), March 23, 2004

Cadalyst Labs Benchmark Test - test your system's AutoCAD efficiency, Cadalyst, January 26, 2004

Why You Need DWF - advantages of the DWF format include: the ability to create a set of multiple drawing sheets contained in one small file; clients without AutoCAD can view DWF files with the free Autodesk Express Viewer; DWF files are typically a third the size of PDF files, Lynn Allen, Autodesk.com, September 23, 2003

DWG 2004 - Tougher Than Thought - the OpenDWG Alliance finds AutoCAD's new file format tough to decipher, Ralph Grabowski, upFront.eZine, April 8, 2003

The AutoCAD Innovation Survey - Part II - results from a survey that asked users about AutoCAD upgrades, Robert Green, CADENCE, December 2002

The AutoCAD Innovation Survey-Part I - CAD managers sound off about AutoCAD upgrades and the features they find most important, Robert Green, CADENCE, November 2002

How to Spot a Real AutoCAD User - humor from CadGuruCool, Sep 2001 (scroll down past "Seven Habits of Highly Effective AutoLISPers")

CAD and the Internet Entwined (Ready or Not) - Robert Green, CADENCE, May 2001

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