Hey All, It’s hard to believe we’re already in March, it seems like just yesterday we were setting New Year resolutions and in the midst of an unusually warm winter. With March comes spring and typically around here that means renovations, spring cleaning, and general organizing/re-arranging. One thing I’ve always […]
AutoCAD Viewports Explained! Layout / Paper Space Tutorial & Must-Know Tips
This week, I wanted to share a new video where we are diving into how viewports work in AutoCAD.
Easily one of the most common questions and sticking points when learning AutoCAD is the difference and use for Model space versus Paper or Layout Space.
A big part of the confusion or learning curve is many users have difficulty fully understanding what or how a viewport is used. Along with what it can do for us as designers!
6 Simple Habits & Tips For Designers, Drafters, & Engineers to Succeed in 2024!
Hey All, Good morning and Happy New year! I hope you had a great holiday season and got to enjoy some much-needed time away from work to recharge and get ready for the new year. If you don’t already follow/subscribe to the CAD Intentions newsletter (Signup here: cadintentions.com/signup) I recently wrote […]
Must Try Apps for Designers, Drafters & Engineers! Plus my favorite Organization Tips
Morning All! I hope you’re having a great week and things aren’t too busy for you as we enter the fall season. Fall can typically be a bit of a crazy time of year in the AEC industry, lots of projects are in a rush to wrap up construction before […]
Tips To Prevent Burnout and Stay Engaged as a CAD Designer, Engineer, Remote Worker, etc..
Being a Designer/Drafter/Engineer can be quite a sedentary and repetitive career.
To stay engaged, healthy, and happy, it’s essential to make an effort to keep active & learn consistently. Over our careers, we’ll go through periods of boredom, low energy, and doubt…
Tasks become familiar, repetitive, and unchallenging.
Days can feel like they’re dragging on.
Health and energy levels feel like they’re always taking a back seat.
Spending every day sitting at a desk can be draining.
AutoCAD XREFs Explained! External Reference Tutorial & Must-Know Tips
XREFs are the building blocks of almost all AutoCAD drawings, particularly production drawings as they become more detailed and complicated. Xrefs allow use to keep track of different elements of the drawing and ensure everything stays up to date.
Must-Know AutoCAD Site Plan Tips! – Secret Viewport Tools: North Arrows, Scalebars & Text Automation
In this week’s video I wanted to build on the viewport/site plan drawing we made a few weeks ago and share some awesome, somewhat hidden/secret tools in AutoCAD to make your Site Plans better and easier to create!
AutoCAD How To Insert Drawings – 3 Simple Tricks To Import, Add & Reference DWGs
we’re going over 3 simple methods and tricks for inserting or importing DWGs into our drawings!
Depending on your situation and the type of drawing you’re creating, each of these different methods of bringing drawing data into our drawing can be super helpful. Whether you just want bits and pieces of a drawing inserted, a live linked reference of say a floor plan, or you just want to insert everything to make changes, today’s video has you covered with all the options!
8 Must-know AutoCAD Viewport Tips & Tricks – How to Create, Scale, and Master Viewports!
Hey Everybody! I hope your week is going well so far and you’ve been able to enjoy some of the nice weather lately! Around here it’s been hot and luckily not too smoky from forest fires, and we have some rain in the forecast which is much needed. A few weeks ago […]
How To Create a Profile in Civil 3D
I hope your week is going well and things are productive! It’s been a busy few weeks around here, between working on replacing an old deck at my house I’ve also got a handful of projects on the go at work with fast-approaching deadlines. This is a great reminder of […]