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SolidWorks
Can you create a part that has multiple separate solid bodies in SolidWorks?
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BricsCAD
Can I create an elliptical arc in BricsCAD?
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Rhino 3D
Can I extract the edge of a 3D surface as a new wire in Rhinoceros 3D?
Read More Can I extract the edge of a 3D surface as a new wire in Rhinoceros 3D?
AutoCAD
Can I filter my layers to see only the ones that are turned on in AutoCAD?
Read More Can I filter my layers to see only the ones that are turned on in AutoCAD?
Revit
Can you create your own custom Revit wall type?
Read More Can you create your own custom Revit wall type?
SketchUp
Can I extrude a curved face using the Push/Pull tool in SketchUp?
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Fusion
Can you create a 3D ʼMoldingʼ or ʼCastingʼ cavity from a part in Autodesk Fusion?
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SolidWorks
Can you create a hollow sphere with a specific wall thickness in SolidWorks?
Read More Can you create a hollow sphere with a specific wall thickness in SolidWorks?
BricsCAD
Can I create an array of objects in a circular pattern in BricsCAD?
Read More Can I create an array of objects in a circular pattern in BricsCAD?
Rhino 3D
Can I extend a line until it meets another curve in Rhinoceros 3D?
Read More Can I extend a line until it meets another curve in Rhinoceros 3D?
AutoCAD
Can I fill an irregular shape with a hatch pattern in AutoCAD?
Read More Can I fill an irregular shape with a hatch pattern in AutoCAD?
Revit
Can you create a sloped floor for a ramp in Revit?
Read More Can you create a sloped floor for a ramp in Revit?
SketchUp
Can I export my SketchUp model for 3D printing (STL)?
Read More Can I export my SketchUp model for 3D printing (STL)?
Fusion
Can you create a 2D technical drawing with automatic dimensions in Autodesk Fusion?
Read More Can you create a 2D technical drawing with automatic dimensions in Autodesk Fusion?
SolidWorks
Can you create a hole that follows a curved surface in SolidWorks?
Read More Can you create a hole that follows a curved surface in SolidWorks?
BricsCAD
Can I create a table to list drawing information in BricsCAD?
Read More Can I create a table to list drawing information in BricsCAD?
Rhino 3D
Can I export only a selected object instead of the whole scene in Rhinoceros 3D?
Read More Can I export only a selected object instead of the whole scene in Rhinoceros 3D?
AutoCAD
Can I extract a list of all blocks used in my drawing to Excel in AutoCAD?
Read More Can I extract a list of all blocks used in my drawing to Excel in AutoCAD?