Monthly Archives: May 2006

Dress up your windows and doors

No, not with curtains. That’s another profession. We’re talking trim. For years people have asked for ways to create simple trim boards around windows and doors in ADT. It hasn’t been easy. It, in fact, still isn’t as simple as … Continue reading

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Learn CAD the easy way

Want “Mad Skills” in your CAD software? Besides the many books and print-based websites available with information about AutoCAD, there are some that are moving toward interactivity and video learning. [full disclosure] I have been involved with one such publisher … Continue reading

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Autodesk to launch Sustainable Design website

I have a strong belief in sustainable design. “Green” architecture has been steadily moving out of the fringes and into even the most “traditional-minded” of design firms. Some have their own take on the subject, but I feel it just … Continue reading

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Where is that wall style again?

The icons representing palette-based wall tools have left much to be desired in ADT. Sure the perspective view is helpful to show the outermost material but you need binoculars to see the other layers. The names of the wall tools … Continue reading

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