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Rhino 3D
Can I insert another Rhino file into my current project as a reference in Rhinoceros 3D?
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AutoCAD
Can I link a dimension to an object so it updates when the object moves in AutoCAD?
Read More Can I link a dimension to an object so it updates when the object moves in AutoCAD?
Revit
Can you host a door in a curtain wall in Revit?
Read More Can you host a door in a curtain wall in Revit?
SketchUp
Can I make a material glow or emit light in SketchUp?
Read More Can I make a material glow or emit light in SketchUp?
Fusion
Can you export a 3D model as a technical PDF in Autodesk Fusion?
Read More Can you export a 3D model as a technical PDF in Autodesk Fusion?
SolidWorks
Can you export a drawing directly to a DXF format for laser cutting in SolidWorks?
Read More Can you export a drawing directly to a DXF format for laser cutting in SolidWorks?
BricsCAD
Can I draw a polyline with varying widths in BricsCAD?
Read More Can I draw a polyline with varying widths in BricsCAD?
Rhino 3D
Can I import a PDF file to use as a drawing template in Rhinoceros 3D?
Read More Can I import a PDF file to use as a drawing template in Rhinoceros 3D?
AutoCAD
Can I insert a PDF and trace over it in AutoCAD?
Read More Can I insert a PDF and trace over it in AutoCAD?
Revit
Can you hide specific categories of objects in Revit?
Read More Can you hide specific categories of objects in Revit?
SketchUp
Can I lock an object so it cannot be moved or edited in SketchUp?
Read More Can I lock an object so it cannot be moved or edited in SketchUp?
Fusion
Can you design a sheet metal part that can be ʼunfoldedʼ in Autodesk Fusion?
Read More Can you design a sheet metal part that can be ʼunfoldedʼ in Autodesk Fusion?
SolidWorks
Can you export a 3D PDF that users can rotate without having SolidWorks?
Read More Can you export a 3D PDF that users can rotate without having SolidWorks?
BricsCAD
Can I draw a polygon with a specific number of sides in BricsCAD?
Read More Can I draw a polygon with a specific number of sides in BricsCAD?
Rhino 3D
Can I highlight the naked edges of a broken surface in Rhinoceros 3D?
Read More Can I highlight the naked edges of a broken surface in Rhinoceros 3D?
AutoCAD
Can I hide the viewport borders so they donʼt show on the print in AutoCAD?
Read More Can I hide the viewport borders so they donʼt show on the print in AutoCAD?
Revit
Can you find free Revit families to download online?
Read More Can you find free Revit families to download online?
SketchUp
Can I lock a specific axis (Red Green or Blue) while drawing in SketchUp?
Read More Can I lock a specific axis (Red Green or Blue) while drawing in SketchUp?