DWG Columns 2.0 now with DXF support
DWG Columns by JTB World has been updated to version 2.0.The main news is the support for DXF files. DXF version 2004 and newer can hold drawing properties and are supported. Older DXF versions will...
View ArticleAutodesk support for Windows XP ends in 2014 and other Autodesk news
Here’s some recent news from Autodesk:Autodesk Community has been updated. Check it out the new look.123D Catch 2.0 for iOS makes 3D photography and model creation epically better. Guided capture tools...
View ArticleAutodesk University 2013, Autodesk CAM 360 and other Autodesk news
Autodesk University 2013 has started now and the Keynote Address: The Answer Is Outside is recorded if you missed it live or online. You may also check out the posts on It’s Alive in the Lab on this:...
View ArticleAutodesk Structural Bridge Design and other Autodesk news
Here’s some recent Autodesk news:Autodesk Dynamo and Autodesk FormIt Updates– For building designers, Autodesk announced a major update for computational design with the merger of Autodesk Dynamo and...
View ArticleAutodesk tips, tricks and news like the AEC Feed
AEC Feed keeps you up-to-date on AEC industry news, trends and the latest updates from your favorite Autodesk AEC software products. You can download the app from Apple App Store (note: iPad 6.0 or...
View ArticleHow to recover and fix problematic or corrupt DWGs in AutoCAD
This is a great resource for AutoCAD users. Troubleshooting corrupt DWG files - TS22753433Usually there is a way to correct drawings with technical problems.Issue An AutoCAD DWG file cannot be opened...
View ArticleAutoCAD P&ID 2014 Service Pack 1, Autodesk Beta, News and Hotfixes
Anyone with an Autodesk account can access the entire library of video recordings and class handouts from more than 600 classes from AU 2013 in Las Vegas—for free at the AU website, login and click on...
View ArticleSmartPurger 3.5 released
SmartPurger 3.5 from JTB World is now available both from our product page as well as on Autodesk Exchange Apps. A free trial is available of SmartPurger so you can give it a try.SmartPurger not only...
View ArticleUpdates for Inventor and other Autodesk News and Tips
Here’s some recent links that can be useful.Update 2 for Inventor 2014 Service Pack 1 - DL22744369Update 4 for Inventor 2013 Service Pack 2 - DL22744178Autodesk Privacy Statement was updated March 19,...
View ArticleAutoLISP progn error: too many arguments SOLVED
I was working on an existing AutoLISP program for AutoCAD while I found that during “Check Text in Editor” (or “Check Selection”) I got an error. It worked fine to just load and run the program but...
View ArticleAutoCAD Architecture Detail Components problem and solution
Do you have problem in Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture to open the Detail Component Manager or using any of the tools on the Tool Palettes - Design Details tab?Maybe you get this error message showing up...
View ArticleWhy there is no Autodesk Design Review 2014
You may wonder why there is no Autodesk Design Review 2014 (ADR 2014). On the Autodesk Labs blog you got the answer:DWF is definitely NOT dead.We are investing significant resources on a cloud solution...
View ArticleAutodesk Knowledge Network reviewed
Here’s the new Autodesk Knowledge Network where you can “access a broad range of knowledge to help you get the most out of your Autodesk products and services”. One nice thing when searching for...
View ArticleHow to test if a DVB file is loaded using AutoLISP
This is a sample code snippet showing how you with AutoLISP (or rather Visual LISP) can test if a certain VBA DVB file is loaded in AutoCAD or not.(vl-load-com) (defun isDVBLoaded (dvb / oVBProjs c...
View ArticleAutoCAD Educational Version - Plot Stamp Not Detected!
There was a change in AutoCAD 2014 SP1 that can put you in problems. If you open, plot or save a drawing you will not be aware that the drawing have been saved with an Educational version of AutoCAD...
View ArticleSSMPropEditor 5.1 released
JTB World’s SSMPropEditor version 5.1 is now available. If you use the Sheet Set Manager in AutoCAD this app can save you a lot of time with its ability to index sheets, increment property values and...
View ArticleAutoCAD 2014 for Mac Service Pack 1
AutoCAD 2014 for Mac Service Pack 1 is available here and AutoCAD LT 2014 for Mac Service Pack 1 is available here.Readme details about AutoCAD 2014 for Mac Service Pack 1:Problems Reported with the...
View ArticleAutodesk Upgrade Policy after February 1, 2015
Here is a Frequently Asked Questions about the Autodesk® Upgrade Policy with all details. Here’s why you should read it.What is changing around the upgrade policy?As of February 1, 2015, Autodesk will...
View ArticleDWG TrueView 2015 can remove educational plot stamps
If you visit www.autodesk.com/trueview you will find that the English version of Autodesk DWG TrueView 2015 now is available for download. Note that only Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 are...
View ArticleAutodesk AutoCAD 2015 trial available
Autodesk AutoCAD 2015 was released last week and now available as trial too.As you can see AutoCAD has a new updated look with a the theme darker. There are also several nice new features to consider....
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