AutoCAD 2023.1 Update

Autodesk has released the 2023.1 updates.  Use the Desktop App to install it or download it from your Autodesk Account.  Click here to find out what’s new.  Additionally, the 2023.0.1 update is also available. ... https://www.solidcad.ca/autocad-2023-1-update/ Civil 3D: Profile Grade Intersections

The goal in this example is to design the profile where each grade is an even number.  It’s not as obvious as you might think.  Thanks to my colleagues Dave Hill and Jae Kwon for pointing out the proper tool. ... https://www.solidcad.ca/civil-3d-profile-grade-intersections-matt-kolberg/ Civil 3D: Model Existing Underground Utilities Efficiently

Civil 3D: Model Existing Underground Utilities Efficiently Must you draw existing gas, tel, and other similar underground utilities for your projects?  If you’re not using the technique described below, you’re ... https://www.solidcad.ca/civil-3d-model-existing-underground-utilities-efficiently/ CTC Licensing Model Change – What you need to know!

  With the release of the 23.0.0 version of all the CTC Software tools, CTC has taken the opportunity to update its licensing model. Licensing for any of the CTC suites of tools was broken up into tiers ... https://www.solidcad.ca/ctc-licensing-model-change-what-you-need-to-know/ Ten Essential Features of an Electronic Document Management Solution (EDMS)

Does your company need an Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) with the ability to manage your Corporate, Contractor, Project, Vendor, Operations, and Maintenance data and documents while continuing to ... https://www.solidcad.ca/ten-essential-features-of-an-electronic-document-management-solution-edms/ A Robust Information Management Solution is Key to Succeed in the Oil & Gas Industry Today

The complexities of upstream & downstream exploration, drilling, projects, operations, and production require continuous advancements, improved communication, best-in-class practices and maximized efficiency. ... https://www.solidcad.ca/a-robust-information-management-solution-is-key-to-succeed-in-the-oil-gas-industry-today/ Grading Optimization Troubles and Fixes

Grading Optimization was a great addition to the Civil 3D 2022 arsenal of tools. It is one of the first tools to incorporate AI into our civil designs and is able to help us get quick preliminary quantities, ... https://www.solidcad.ca/grading-optimization-troubles-and-fixes/ Overcome your Pressing Oil & Gas Challenges with Comprehensive Information Management Solutions

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the oil & gas (O&G) industry has recovered better than expected, with oil prices remaining strong and oil demand back to 95% of pre-COVID levels. But O&G companies ... https://www.solidcad.ca/overcome-your-pressing-oil-gas-challenges-with-comprehensive-information-management-solutions/ How to Create Intelligent Custom Labels with Expressions in Civil 3D

Introduction  Figure 1 – Dynamically Labelled Basement Elevations Today we see how we can make labelling much easier and consistently accurate in Civil 3D. “Expressions” are used to create user properties ... https://www.solidcad.ca/how-to-create-intelligent-custom-labels-with-expressions-in-civil-3d/ Autodesk Desktop Connector Update

Autodesk Desktop Connector  Autodesk regularly updates the Desktop Connector with fixes to defects and some basic functionality updates; this update is no different, but there is one major feature update which ... https://www.solidcad.ca/autodesk-desktop-connector-update-5/