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3 Apr 2009
There has been an item on the MicroStation Wish List since its inception over three years ago. The item, which is currently in the top three, is for MicroStation to have an "External configuration interface" (an interface that would allow you to edit MicroStation configuration variables without having to open MicroStation).
Nigel Davies, Director of Evolve Consultancy, has 20
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7 Mar 2009
An Axiom exclusive
Clearwater, Florida, USA — If Google and MicroStation had a baby, what would be the capabilities of their offspring?
The baby could pre-fetch commonly needed information about MicroStation designs and store the data efficiently in a database, ready to provide you with instant answers at any time.
You could ask the baby just about any question about your MicroStation ...
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7 Mar 2009
Part three of a continuing series of articles on how to customize workspaces to increase productivity
Clearwater, Florida, USA — This is the third in a series of articles on workspaces and what they can do to solve many of your headaches. A workspace is a MicroStation environment or configuration. Customizing your workspace on a per-project basis goes a long way in helping users comply with ...
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7 Mar 2009
By Rick Sewell
Do your Excel spreadsheets ever import into MicroStation with the right text height? The answer from many MicroStation users across the country is a resounding "No!" Thus, these MicroStation users are forced to either manually type their text using MicroStation's "Place Text" tool with the correct text height or paste the text using one of MicroStation's "Paste Special" options (which does not ...
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7 Feb 2009
New release now works with V8i
Clearwater, Florida, USA — When design file corruption slows your project down — or worse, brings it to a halt — you don't have time to mess around. You need the file salvaged now! You need help.
FileFixer for V8 gives you that help fast. The latest version from Axiom handles MicroStation V8i files too.
FileFixer
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7 Feb 2009
By Rick Sewell
It seemed a typical day as I manned Axiom's Technical Support phone lines. Calls were coming in with the usual questions. Yes,
Global File Changer will replace cells in all of your files in one shot. Yes,
FileFixer will repair your file. Then I received a call from a fellow with a question that was quite out of the ordinary.
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7 Feb 2009
What's all the fuss?
By Rick Dewitt
In the many years I have worked with CAD professionals, one area that seems to be consistently misunderstood is "global origin". What exactly is it? What happens if you change it? How do you change it? How does it affect reference files? Does Axiom have any products that can help with this?
So let's clear the air in this article ...
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7 Feb 2009
Clearwater, Florida, USA — CADsmart, headed by CEO Rory Vance, has created a software tool that is designed to help CAD managers assess what's needed in order improve efficiency and increase production.
Rory takes time off from helping companies meet project deadlines to spend time with his family (and monkey) at the Rock of Gibraltar.
CAD managers are more ...
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1 Feb 2009
By Rick Sewell
Global File Changer is exactly what it sounds like. This thing can change just about anything in your design files and fast. It is my personal favorite Axiom product due to its amazing versatility.
While it is true that
Global File Changer is incredibly multifaceted, the single most utilized feature by far is its ability to change text.
Global File Changer allows you ...
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7 Jan 2009
Taking the CAD manager's power to a whole new level
Clearwater, Florida, USA — "Companies like ours are under enormous pressure and are trying to 'fast-track' projects by leveraging and re-using existing design data.
Axiom's enterprise-level programs such as Global Workspace Manager boost production and save time.
"I was asked to 'convert' approximately 200 drawings for re-use in a new project. The ...
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