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SolidWorks
Is it possible to open a STEP file and edit it as a solid in SolidWorks?
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BricsCAD
Is the Properties panel always visible by default in BricsCAD?
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Rhino 3D
Is the ʼExtrudeʼ tool the primary way to create 3D height in Rhino?
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AutoCAD
Is a ʼNested Blockʼ just a block inside another block in AutoCAD?
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Revit
Is a Revit ʼTagʼ a smart label that reads data from an object?
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Fusion
Is the ʼHomeʼ view button on the ViewCube customizable in Autodesk Fusion?
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SolidWorks
Is it possible to move a part if it is fully constrained by mates in SolidWorks?
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BricsCAD
Is the background color customizable in BricsCAD?
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Rhino 3D
Is the ʼDistanceʼ command the quickest way to check a gap in Rhino?
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AutoCAD
Is a ʼLockedʼ layer still visible on the screen in AutoCAD?
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Revit
Is a Revit ʼSheetʼ the only place where you can print professional drawings?
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Fusion
Is the ʼFilletʼ tool used to round sharp edges in Autodesk Fusion?
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SolidWorks
Is it possible to mirror a whole assembly to create a left-hand version in SolidWorks?
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BricsCAD
Is the ʼRotateʼ command capable of using a reference angle in BricsCAD?
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Rhino 3D
Is the ʼDirectionʼ command used to check which way a surface faces in Rhino?
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AutoCAD
Is a ʼHatchʼ associative to its boundary by default in AutoCAD?
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Revit
Is a Revit ʼShared Parameterʼ used for scheduling across different files?
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Fusion
Is the ʼData Panelʼ the same thing as a file explorer in Autodesk Fusion?
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