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SketchUp
Can I open an older version of a SketchUp file in a newer version?
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Fusion
Can you group multiple bodies into a single component in Autodesk Fusion?
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SolidWorks
Can you group multiple parts into a folder in the assembly tree in SolidWorks?
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BricsCAD
Can I edit a Block without exploding it in BricsCAD?
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Rhino 3D
Can I lock a specific layer to prevent accidental editing in Rhinoceros 3D?
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AutoCAD
Can I make a line ʼinfiniteʼ in both directions in AutoCAD?
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Revit
Can you import a 3D model from SketchUp into Revit?
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SketchUp
Can I offset multiple connected lines at once in SketchUp?
Read More Can I offset multiple connected lines at once in SketchUp?
Fusion
Can you generate G-code directly for your specific machine brand in Autodesk Fusion?
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SolidWorks
Can you flatten a 3D sheet metal part into a 2D shape in SolidWorks?
Read More Can you flatten a 3D sheet metal part into a 2D shape in SolidWorks?
BricsCAD
Can I draw an arc by specifying its start center and end in BricsCAD?
Read More Can I draw an arc by specifying its start center and end in BricsCAD?
Rhino 3D
Can I isolate a single object to work on it alone in Rhinoceros 3D?
Read More Can I isolate a single object to work on it alone in Rhinoceros 3D?
AutoCAD
Can I lock a layer to prevent accidental edits in AutoCAD?
Read More Can I lock a layer to prevent accidental edits in AutoCAD?
Revit
Can you ignore a Revit warning message?
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SketchUp
Can I measure an angle using the Protractor tool in SketchUp?
Read More Can I measure an angle using the Protractor tool in SketchUp?
Fusion
Can you find the center of gravity of a complex assembly in Autodesk Fusion?
Read More Can you find the center of gravity of a complex assembly in Autodesk Fusion?
SolidWorks
Can you find the ʼVolumeʼ of liquid a tank can hold in SolidWorks?
Read More Can you find the ʼVolumeʼ of liquid a tank can hold in SolidWorks?
BricsCAD
Can I draw a spline curve through specific points in BricsCAD?
Read More Can I draw a spline curve through specific points in BricsCAD?