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A template is actually a drawing file. The only difference is that it has the file extension “.dwt.” A template stores all drawing standards such as layering conventions, text styles and dimension styles for a particular project and thus helps to produce consistent drawings by different drafters working on that same project. In AutoCAD drafting…
In a down economy many businesses are looking to streamline and eliminate waste across all areas. The explosion of the global market over the last decade has opened new opportunities for businesses to outsource all over the world. Although offshoring and outsourcing is often reflected negatively, experts agree the practice is helping businesses compete in…
As you all know, blocks help to reduce file size and the time it takes to draft an object multiple times.Howdy to all AutoCAD users and explorers who are well-versed in the uses of blocks and fields. Today, AutoCAD blocks are becoming intelligent and flexible, acquiring new features and constraints. These can be controlled…
The ‘Field’ is an important tool used in computer drafting. Have you ever come across text surrounded in grey in an AutoCAD file? (see image at left). It indicates a field object, a time-saver for certain repetitive tasks in AutoCAD. So what is a field and how is it used? A field is text…
It is common knowledge that the Chinese are outstandingly successful in anything they set their minds to. Indian IT firms take note: the Chinese have now decided to become leaders in providing IT services. An informative report in PCWorld makes one realize that Chinese IT firms are perfectly mimicking Indian IT powerhouses today in order…
