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…
The three-part expose is complete! With the below episode a regular reader now has very good idea of how a solar designer plans all aspects of a solar power system. The expose will benefit solar panel installers, property owners and the engineering community. In case you want to view the first two episodes, they are…
If you ever wondered how solar designers designed the solar panel arrays you see on so many rooftops nowadays, this article tells it all. The solar designer needs these inputs about the target site to start on a design project: A dimensioned view of the roof Dimensioned locations of protuberances like vent pipes and chimneys…
