I have posted the updated files for the AutoCAD 2004 Express Tools ALIASEDIT & SYSVDLG to include the AutoCAD 2004 commands and system variables. Also posted is an AutoCAD 2004 verison of the Express Tool DBView. Click Here Cheers, -Shaan... Read more →

I have been keeping track of all public system variables and commands for AutoCAD since R12. Click Here Cheers, -Shaan Read more →

I hear the request to be able to merge multiple DWF files into one quite often. In the downloadable DWF Toolkit there is sample code to do this. We have compiled this for those that would like to download and... Read more →

Printing from MS Word 2003 to the new DWFwriter 2 printer driver The new version of the DWFwriter driver for Windows is much more optimized than the release 1. DWFwriter Alpha: Click Here On install you nwill get a message... Read more →

If you would like to get the AEV Beta Product: Click Here Cheers, -Shaan Read more →

My friend and fellow Autodesker Lynn Allen posted a great article on autodesk.com on "Why We Need DWF". You may find this article helpful. Click Here Cheers, -Shaan Read more →

The new subscription site has launched. I hope you are enjoying it and find it a real benefit especially with the web support option. I will be updating this blog as often as I am able. If you have a... Read more →

Are you aware that the DWFWriter available for Autodesk Revit after being installed acts as a standard Windows System Printer? DWFwriter is a certified Microsoft® Windows® system printer driver. What does that mean, well you could print to DWF from... Read more →

The ADT 2004 Servie Pack 2 has just been released. This contains the AutoCAD 2004 Service Pack 1a. For more info see the readme. Click Here The ADT Service Pack Download Site Click Here Cheers, -Shaan Read more →

Extensions are modular enhancements to Autodesk® software products and are available only to subcription members. They provide new functionality, are fully compatible with the base product, and are easy to learn. http://www.autodesk.com/extensions Contrary to some of the rumors out there,... Read more →

The Autodesk Express Viewer is getting more and more robust. DWF is far more better than a PDF and is more designed specifically for your design data. In addition the DW6 format allows for benefits than PDF such as: *... Read more →

We are now accepting pre-enrollment for the autodesk Inventor 8 beta program. For more information go to: http://betaprograms.autodesk.com/betaweb.htm Cheers, -Shaan Read more →

The following is from a post by Shawn Gilmour in the public discussion groups: “As you may know service pack 1 for AutoCAD 2004 and AutoCAD LT 2004 encountered a problem with an omitted file required for the HP DesignJet... Read more →

In case you may not be aware there are few exciting press releases from today and yesterday. Autodesk Announces DWF 6 for Mac OS X Users and Developers Autodesk Announces Agreement with Océ to Support DWF Cheers, -Shaan Read more →

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The beta has been great with quite a few enhancements. This is no sales pitch just my comments after playing around with it for some time. The Mental Ray renderer is simply stunning. Perhaps I will place a rendering up... Read more →

This is where I work, in San Rafael California. My office is shown in the lower right corner and that is where most AutoCAD development takes place as well. Read more →

From blogger.com Q: What does "blog" mean? A: "Blog" is short for Web log. Q: What is a blog? A: A blog is similar to an online journal. It is composed of short, frequently updated posts arranged chronologically. Q: Why... Read more →

I have started doing some web pages based on .Net from Microsoft using both Macromedia Dreamweaver and Microsoft Web Matrix Reloaded. The power of what you can do with .NET based ASPX pages is very cool. Soon the entire web... Read more →

Autodesk Beta Programs has posted a few open enrollment beta programs called eBetas. Of course it must be considered these are unsupported and unreleased products. They will also require that you accept a non-disclosure agreement. Posted enrollments: * AutoCAD Electrical... Read more →

Here are some very helpful AutoCAD related sites: http://www.cadpanel.com/ http://jtbworld.com/?/autocad2004tips.htm http://www.hyperpics.com/ http://ellenfinkelstein.com/autoCAD.html The AutoCAD online Knowledge Base can answer most technical issues. http://support.autodesk.com The Autodesk Discussion Groups full of very helpful fellow AutoCAD users. Click Here And of course my... Read more →

Heidi and Bill came over yesterday and took a new photo of me. The old caffeine freaked looking one is now gone. Thank you for all of the feedback. Cheers, -Shaan Read more →

We have invited thousands so far and have no stop ships reports in the past few days. This new Service Pack 1a will install on a non updated AutoCAD 2004 & LT as well as over the initial installed SP1.... Read more →