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Rhino 3D
Is there a way to ʼLockʼ a layer to make it unselectable in Rhino?
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AutoCAD
Is it possible to select objects that are on a hidden layer in AutoCAD?
Read More Is it possible to select objects that are on a hidden layer in AutoCAD?
Revit
Is the Revit ʼBase Offsetʼ used to raise a wall above a level?
Read More Is the Revit ʼBase Offsetʼ used to raise a wall above a level?
Fusion
What is ʼActive Componentʼ (the little radio button) and why does it matter in Autodesk Fusion?
Read More What is ʼActive Componentʼ (the little radio button) and why does it matter in Autodesk Fusion?
SolidWorks
Is the file extension for a SolidWorks part always .SLDPRT?
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BricsCAD
Is there a way to automatically number a list of items in BricsCAD?
Read More Is there a way to automatically number a list of items in BricsCAD?
Rhino 3D
Is there a way to ʼExplodeʼ a cube into six separate planes in Rhino?
Read More Is there a way to ʼExplodeʼ a cube into six separate planes in Rhino?
AutoCAD
Is it possible to recover a file after a software crash in AutoCAD?
Read More Is it possible to recover a file after a software crash in AutoCAD?
Revit
Is the ʼTop Constraintʼ of a Revit wall mandatory?
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Fusion
What happens if you delete a feature at the beginning of the Timeline in Autodesk Fusion?
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SolidWorks
Is the 3D model always linked to its 2D drawing file in SolidWorks?
Read More Is the 3D model always linked to its 2D drawing file in SolidWorks?
BricsCAD
Is there a tool to find and replace text in BricsCAD?
Read More Is there a tool to find and replace text in BricsCAD?
Rhino 3D
Is there a visual indicator for the ʼCurrentʼ active layer in Rhino?
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AutoCAD
Is it possible to password-protect an AutoCAD file?
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Revit
Is the ʼScaleʼ of a view a property found in the Revit Properties Palette?
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Fusion
Timeline)?
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SolidWorks
Is the ʼStandard Mateʼ toolbar different from the ʼMechanical Mateʼ one in SolidWorks?
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BricsCAD
Is there a tool to audit and fix errors in a drawing in BricsCAD?
Read More Is there a tool to audit and fix errors in a drawing in BricsCAD?