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             ***  AEC CAD Newsletter - 2002.01.07 issue  ***
        News, tips & tricks for AutoCAD users in the AEC fields.

                   Sponsored by Custom CAD Solutions


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	- Tips & tricks
	- Q & A
	- Products
	- About CCS
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                  -*-*-*- Seeking Programmers -*-*-*-

At Custom CAD Solutions, we are looking for programmers who have
written software for their own use that would be of value to others.
We have the structure in place to expose your programs to many people,
and enable them to purchase them online.  If you would like to hear more
details about this new project, send your inquiry to
info@customcadsolutions.com.



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                 -*-*-*- 50% off on Base Maps! -*-*-*-

Do you or your clients ever need a topographic base map but don't
require the high level of precision of a field survey?  Perhaps you are
performing site analysis, watershed delineation or conceptual design
and do not have the time or budget required for a survey.  Check out
our custom base map creation service at www.customcadsolutions.com.
For the month of January, first-time customers of our drafting service
will receive 50% off on your first project, up to a maximum discount
of $300!  Call for more details!


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             -*-*-*- 50% off on drafting services! -*-*-*-

Just a friendly reminder that Custom CAD Solutions still provides 
custom drafting as one of our many services.  With a broad background
in all aspects of surveying and civil engineering, we have the ability
to act as your company's 'drafting department'.  Also keep us in mind
for digitizing those old base maps and topos loaded with contours.
Our prices will surprise you!  For the month of January, first-time
customers of our drafting service will receive 50% off on your first
project, up to a maximum discount of $300!  Call for more details!



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                      -*-*-*- Tips & Tricks -*-*-*-

Three tips this time!  Our belated Christmas gift.  :o)

- Have a hard time picking that boundary hiding behind the hatch?
  Ever wonder how you can select an object underneath another?
  It's called 'Object Cycling' and it couldn't be much easier!
  When selecting an object that is in any way obscured by another, hold
  down the CTRL key as you pick.  Each time you click the mouse a
  different object is highlighted.  When you see the one you want,
  press ENTER (or spacebar or right-click) and you're in business!

- When you have multiple running OSNAPs and many valid choices, how can
  you expect AutoCAD to choose the one you had in mind?  You can't.
  That's why you have to help it out sometimes with 'OSNAP Cycling'.
  If AutoCAD doesn't pick the OSNAP you were hoping for, simply press
  the TAB key repeatedly and watch the OSNAPs change.  When you see the
  one you're looking for, click away!

- Want to create special characters in AutoCAD, Word, and any other
  ASCII-based program?  Hold down the ALT key and enter the associated
  ASCII code on the numeric keypad.  Here are some favorites:

	     	ALT + 241		±	(plus/minus)
		ALT + 248		°	(degrees)
		ALT + 0248		ø	(diameter)
		ALT + 172		¼	(one quarter)
		ALT + 171		½	(one half)
		ALT + 0446		¾	(three quarters)
		ALT + 0418		¢	(cents)
		ALT + 156		£	(pounds)
		ALT + 253		²	(squared)
		ALT + 0435		³	(cubed)
		ALT + 0215 	×	(multiply symbol)
		ALT + 0425		©	(copyright)



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                         -*-*-*- Q & A -*-*-*-

Q:  I have gone too long creating more problems than I solve with
    associative dimensions.  How do I get the 'real' dimension back
    without recreating the whole dimension?  (Which I usually do!)

A:  Simple.  Just replace whatever text is there with "<>" (no quotes).
    The greater-than/less-than will be replaced by the actual
    measurement.  You can even put your text around it, such as
      <>" - Typ.  (Which might return something like 3.25" - Typ.)
    Now, turn DIMASSOC back ON and let AutoCAD do the dimensioning
    for you.  (Because if it's not dimensioning correctly, it's most
    likely drawn wrong, and that *will* come back to bite you!)



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            -*-*-*- Sale on Our Surveying Products -*-*-*-

- For the month of January, receive 30% off of any single software
  purchase!!  Contact us for details!

- TOPOMATIC creates 2D and 3D linework, inserts symbols and creates
  text labels automatically from an ASCII field file.  Use your 
  existing codes, your layers and your symbols.  Record multiple 
  codes for each shot.  Works with *any* data collector.  Easy to 
  learn and implement.  
  http://www.customcadsolutions.com/Topomatic.htm 

- LEGALWRITER creates a legal description from your existing AutoCAD
  geometry with a few clicks.  Customizable to your company's
  standards.  Find out why LegalWriter is so popular.  
  http://www.customcadsolutions.com/LegalWriter.htm 

- BOUNDARY CHECK determines closing line and ratio of closure from 
  entered courses.  Mistakes are a lot cheaper to fix if YOU catch 
  them!  
  http://www.customcadsolutions.com/BoundaryCheck.htm 

- Visit our site to see the rest of our current products.
  http://www.customcadsolutions.com



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             -*-*-*- About Custom CAD Solutions -*-*-*-

Custom CAD Solutions is a developer of software to extend AutoCAD's 
capabilities and make your job easier.  We also create custom programs 
to fit your company's needs.  Contact info@customcadsolutions.com to 
discuss your project.



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