Unlocking Autodesk Crash Data: The Power of CER Reports
Most CAD managers underestimate the significance of Autodesk crash data found in Customer Error Reports (CERs). Regularly analyzing these files reveals underlying issues affecting…
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That Open Company Is Shipping 3D Geometry to 2D Drawing Generation in the Browser – and It’s Free
A new open-source toolkit, That Open Engine 3.4.0, addresses long-standing issues in BIM workflows by offering an integrated 2D technical drawing system. It enables…
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Proud Father Day
My son Jake recently passed his Civil Engineering PE exam, a significant milestone for engineers. Despite being his harshest critic in school, he consistently…
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Autodesk AutoCAD 2027 and Civil 3D 2027: Key Updates Explained
AutoCAD 2027, released on March 25, 2026, emphasizes AI-assisted workflows, featuring the Autodesk Assistant for enhanced user interaction with DWG files. Key updates include…
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The New Autodesk CER v7 Format: Changes and How to Read It
If you’ve been managing or using Autodesk products for a few years, you’ve probably cracked open a CER file at some point. Customer Error…
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The Man Who Built It First – Early Autodesk History
Mike Riddle wrote a CAD program in his spare time and became one of the most important — and most contested — figures in…
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Artemis II: We’re Finally Going Back to the Moon
Wednesday, April 1st not an April fools joke). Four astronauts strap into the Orion spacecraft, sit on top of the most powerful rocket NASA…
Read More The Accidental Empire – Early Autodesk History
The Accidental Empire How a band of UNIVAC hackers, a borrowed plotter, and five long-shot bets became one of the most influential software companies…
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Dock Your AutoCAD Command Line. Seriously.
A simple tip from Robin Capper can significantly improve Civil 3D and AutoCAD performance: dock the command line to the bottom of the screen.…
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Group 1 Is Live: How to Make an Offer on Early Autodesk Memorabilia
The offer period for unique Autodesk memorabilia, including early CAD manuals and hardware, runs from March 23 to April 5. Interested buyers must email…
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