Hey All, I hope you’re doing well and managing to stay afloat in this typically busy season for engineering, design, and construction! It’s certainly been crazy here the last few weeks but things are starting to settle down and I’m excited to share this week’s email/tutorial with you all. First off, […]
Author: Brandon
Must-Know AutoCAD Customizations! Simple Pro Designer Tricks You Need to Learn Now
Hey All, I hope your week has been a good one and not as busy as mine so far 🙂 I wanted to share today’s video asap since it’s a great one when it comes to saving time and setting up our AutoCAD or C3D workspaces to be as efficient and easy to […]
How to Easily 3d Model and Improve on Everyday Objects
Hey All, I hope your week is off to a great start so far! This week I’m excited to share a new tutorial video that was really fun to make. I have always enjoyed modeling objects and parts in my spare time and in particular, things that I use a lot in my […]
5 Must-Know Tricks to Create Layouts Faster in AutoCAD!
Hey All, Happy Friday! I hope you’ve had a great week and are ready for a few days off to recharge. It’s been a couple of weeks since the last email/video due to a last-minute surgery and then getting sick right after, but all is well and back to normal!!! And […]
AutoCAD SHEET SETS Explained! The Best Tool to Save You TIME Instantly
I’ve long talked about how Sheet Sets are one of the most underused yet highly helpful tools in AutoCAD. I think the steep learning curve and general confusion about how Sheet Sets work have unfortunately kept many users from using them, but this is a huge hindrance to productivity, especially on large projects!
Get Started with SOLIDWORKS Cloud: 3D Modeling & Design in the Browser!
Today we’re going to be taking a look at a new Cloud/Online Offering from SolidWorks. It’s a browser-based CAD offering that is bringing SolidWorks remote!
I’ve long been a proponent of cloud and browser-based design platforms.
With more and more teams working remotely and in hybrid arrangements every year. Being able to get away from expensive modeling hardware, servers, file organization, and Network licenses not only provides huge cost savings, it also helps streamline the shift to distributed teams while maintaining collaboration through a project’s lifecycle.
Making a Simple Floor Plan in AutoCAD – Must Know Time Saving Tricks & Shortcuts
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 […]