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AUGI AEC EDGE Magazine is THE Expert Resource for BIM and Revit

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:26:56 PDT

Do you want to deliver your projects faster and more efficiently? Then you need to read AUGI AEC Edge. It is jam packed full of industry best practices, best of class Autodesk Revit advice, and case...

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Legacy VBA Error - For next loop may really mean If end if.

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:22:44 PDT

I was updating some legacy VBA code today and had to add some additional logic to a function. When I click the run button, I was faced with this dialog box A quick check of the code indicates that...

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Block Insertion Swap Routine for AutoCAD

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:10:30 PDT

I was asked today if I knew of a way to swap out a single block for another block? I knew that the Express tools could do this, but a global block redefinition was not what we were looking for. So I...

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Facebook landgrab in full swing - have you got yours?

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 03:56:37 PDT

Just made my landgrab. Did you get your facebook landing page? Now anyone can visit my facebook page using this url: http://www.facebook.com/richard.binning Apparently, facebook granted me two names...

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Revit Tip - Fillet with Radius

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:14:16 PDT

New Revit users are constantly tripped up by the ghost of AutoCAD past! It may seem logical to think that the fillet with radius command would be an editing tool in any software package. After all,...

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Revit Workflow in 3 Easy Steps - Think 3

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:59:36 PDT

Think 3. The workflow is clockwise within the Revit editor, no matter what flavor you are using. ONE (1) - You begin by selecting your tool from the design bar on the far left of Revit's screen. ...

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Get the AU Online Code!

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Fri, 08 May 2009 05:59:53 PDT

Many of you have attended Autodesk University and know the value of this fantastic training and networking event. But I know that many of you don't get an opportunity to attend for many reasons....

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AUGI Member Exclusive Download - AutoCAD 2010 Tips-n-Tricks Booklet by Lynn Allen

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 20:50:36 PDT

AUGI Members Only Exclusive! You all know the value of Lynn Allen’s Tips and Tricks. You know that she has saved you tons of time and effort. Now Lynn Allen, Autodesk technical Evangelist and...

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Plotting with PDFCreator inside AutoCAD

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:08:48 PDT

If you're using PDFCreator to plot your drawings to PDF, you might wish to turn off the FULLPLOTPATH variable prior to plotting or publishing. If you leave it on, you'll get file names that include...

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Key Schedules a potential fix for Jumpy Text

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:05:36 PST

Did you catch Donnia's class at AU? If so then you know what key schedules can also be used for in Revit. If not, then Dave B has a good blog post that covers it. Go read his post.

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ACA 2009 VBA Macro - Room Zoom Available

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:16:32 PST

R2009Find_Room_Zoom2.dvb is a VBA Macro that displays a modeless userform on the screen with a text box and a button labeled "Find". When you enter a room or space number in the text box and click...

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I learned something new about 3DSMax and Backburner today

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:50:59 PST

Although 3DS Max 2009 can submit backburner render jobs to both 32bit and 64bit machines, it cannot submit to both at the same time. There is a toggle in the Advanced Tab of the network render dialog...

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Revit 2010 Build Checker Updated

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:58:11 PST

The BesideTheCursor Revit Build Checker has been updated to support Revit 2010 products when they are available. No need to launch Revit and search for the build number...just launch my script to get...

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Set Coordination Views at Higher Scale than Regular Project Views

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:05:20 PST

Do you have coordination views in your Revit model? Do you cut sections or elevations or details in that view expressly for coordination issues and not intended to be part of your set? Want to...

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Thought for the day

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 12:57:41 PST

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great. " --Mark Twain

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Revit Text Editing Quick Tip

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:43:46 PST

Save yourself a click or two in Revit when you are using the tab key to align text. Think about which line is the top line of the section and align from the bottom up using tabs on subsequent lines...

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Getting free tools and books via twitter

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:52:16 PST

For all of you manager-tools followers, (I'm one too!) I thought I'd post a quick note about twitter. I use it to keep a loose connection to my friends and acquaintences and hopefully to move some...

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Free Autodesk certification for all AU attendees.

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:53:03 PST

Want to get Autodesk certified? Are you certifiable? Find out by attending AU 2008 in Vegas. According to the special offers page, you can get a free voucher that waives the exam fee (up to $125...

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See you at the AEC BIM Mixer

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:07:50 PST

Got email turned off so you can be productive? So do I! But it is AU time and the party invitations are imminent. The AEC BIM Mixer, formerly the Revit Mixer, invitations are arriving! Did you get...

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Getting Ready for the Big Game - Go Gators

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 11:56:10 PDT

Woke up this morning and saw the carnage from the night before first hand. Get ready Georgia, you're in Gator Country today!

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Want to attend the Revit Implementation Bootcamp?

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:22:10 PDT

I got a chance to IM with Scott and got the skinny on future plans with regard to the Revit Implementation boot camp. The Good news first: The attendee count has been increased to a total of 96 There...

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Revit Implementation Boot Camp Invitations are out.

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:20:13 PDT

You heard it here first, Autodesk will be holding a single day Revit Implementation Boot Camp during the week of Autodesk University in Las Vegas. Date: Monday, December 1, 2008 Time: 8:30am...

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AutoCAD Architectural Schedule Formula Tip

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:47:13 PDT

Problem: Schedule Formula (simple area addition) does not display as intended. Solution: Check your format for the underlying property set variables. As you can see from the image above, the...

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My Dream Workstation is now available.

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:23:37 PDT

I found my dream workstation in a laptop form today and just had to tell you about it. It is a 17" desknote with a fast desktop processor, 8 GB of hi-speed (800) RAM, a solid state hard drive (SSD),...

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Key Indicators Correct Customization File is Loaded

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:27:17 PDT

Someone asked this question today. How do I get the dwg setup menu and display manager/viewport scale menus to display at the bottom of the AutoCAD Architecture or Architectural Desktop interface? ...

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