Author Archives: Jason Porter
DEMO: 5 Exciting New Features in AutoCAD 2022
Well, it’s here . . . AutoCAD 2022! With it comes some cool new features that I find really exciting. Of course, there are always the performance enhancements to make ...
Steps to easily transition to Autodesk Named User Accounts
As Autodesk makes the move to the new named user licensing model we are seeing a trend in the most common questions asked by companies. Question 1: Once I take ...
One Awesome Drawing Purge Option
I’ve been working with AutoCAD-based products since the 80’s. I’ve worked as a draftsman, designer, CAD manager, and jack-of-all trades (master at none) CAD monkey. One thing I’ve learned is ...
Filtering a Point Cloud for Surface Data in Civil 3D
In two previous videos I explained the process of importing a LiDAR point cloud into Recap and processing it out as an RCP or an RCS file for use in ...
Proxygraphics vs. Object Enabler
A few weeks ago I was in on Civil 3D group chat in which someone asked, “Is it better to save a drawing with the proxygraphics turned on or to ...
AutoCAD Tip: Polyline Fillet
I’ve been teaching and mentoring AutoCAD users for years. One aspect of my job allows me to work directly with users overseeing their process and offering tips on how to ...
Autodesk to Retire Subscriptions with Multi-user Access and Maintenance Plans
On August 7, 2020, Autodesk, like most other software as a service (SaaS) companies, is launching new subscription plans that are based on people and retiring plans based on serial ...
Working remotely with Autodesk Software
Scenario: You have a need to work remotely and you need to know process on getting your Autodesk software up and running. If you have single-user software, then all you ...
Maintenance Software. . .the end is near!
For those of you who have not heard or who have not yet made the move from maintenance plans to subscription plans you need to keep the date May 6, ...
Civil 3D 2020 and Infraworks 2020 are out
Today Autodesk released their newest versions of Civil 3D and Infraworks. You can find them in your Autodesk Account. Check this link out for some of the new features regarding ...
AutoCAD 2020 and AutoCAD 2020 LT. . .They’re Here!
AutoCAD 2020 and AutoCAD 2020 LT were officially released today. There are some really cool features in this release. My favorites are the new quick display measurements tool, the update ...
Civil 3D 2019.2 Update – Transparent Commands
If you’re not using transparent commands within Civil 3D then we need to talk. But now, even more than ever, you have no excuse for not using these awesome tools. ...
