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Category: AutoCAD Tutorials (34)
Tips, Tricks and Tutorials for Drafters using AutoCAD to set out Woodwork, Joinery, Millwork and Cabinetry.
- AutoCAD Keyboard Shortcuts, easy productivity hack! by: Nick Williams
  February 19, 2016, 15:30
  Thanks very much to Nick Williams of Acuity training for this excellent AutoCAD Keyboard Shortcuts productivity hack. If you'd like to write for CSO,…
- 100 Circles. Secrets of AutoCAD QSELECT by: Ibrahim Khwaja
  February 5, 2016, 19:30
  In this guest post from Ibrahim Khwaja we will learn the how to use one of AutoCAD's most powerful, but often overlooked commands - QSELECT.
- Shining a light on AutoCAD DIMs by: Scott Wilcox
  June 19, 2015, 15:30
  There are more than 80 variables that control the behavior and appearance of dimensions, and there are another thirty or so dimension related commands besides.…
- Let me make you an (AutoCAD) Star! by: Mark Sadler
  June 12, 2015, 15:30
  In this post, I will demonstrate how to make a five-pointed star using AutoCAD. In the process of making a star, we will touch on several AutoCAD tools,…
- How to remove non-standard text styles with the AutoCAD Standards Manager by: Sam Lucido
  June 5, 2015, 15:30
  Rogue Fonts, non standard Line Types and custom Hatches. If you are a CAD manager, doesn't this just boil your blood? Well - calm down! This weeks guest…
- SSM Untold: Accessing saved views from the AutoCAD Sheet Set Manager by: Edwin Prakoso
  May 29, 2015, 15:30
  Edwin Prakoso of CAD-Notes.com brings us this excellent guest post on finding saved drawing views using the AutoCAD Sheet set manger.
- Take charge of AutoCAD's layers with Layer Filters by: Jaiprakash Pandey
  January 16, 2015, 16:30
  Why filter layers? The obvious answer is you have to! As you progress in your project you will find that your list of layers becomes large enough to…
- Nine AutoCAD tips to increase productivity and make your life easier by: Nick Williams
  July 18, 2013, 09:30
  Boss on your back? Not enough hours in the day? We could all use an extra edge - right? Check out these Nine AutoCAD tips to help increase your productivity…
- How to increase your productivity with the AutoCAD properties palette. by: Paul Munford
  December 22, 2011, 07:30
  My absolute, tip-top, number one productivity tip for editing geometry in AutoCAD is to use the Properties palette.
- AutoCAD Layering productivity, never use the Layers pull down again! by: Paul Munford
  December 14, 2011, 14:00
  If you are creating AutoCAD drawings which contain a lot of geometry, I highly recommend that you concentrate on keeping your geometry organised as you go…
- From CAD to CAM, Cleaning up 2D DWG files for CNC. by: Paul Munford
  December 7, 2011, 07:30
  If you work with a CNC programmer, or you are a CNC programmer! Here are a AutoCAD few tips and tools that you can use to clean up the 2D geometry in your DWG…
- How to optimize your AutoCAD DWG drawing files by: Paul Munford
  December 1, 2011, 07:30
  If you've been following the CAD Setter Out for a while, you will know that I recommend keeping your geometry organised as you go along. Using Polylines,…
- AutoCAD: The Ribbon & The ‘Classic’ Workspace by: Paul Munford
  January 12, 2011, 10:30
  Find out how to switch from Autocad's 'Classic' Interface, to the new Ribbon Interface in Autocad 2009, Autocad 2010 and Autocad 2011.
- How to start up in AutoCAD 'Vanilla' profile with Vertical products. by: Paul Munford
  January 10, 2011, 10:30
  If you use Autodesk Inventor, you probably got a seat of Autocad along with it. In fact, you probably got Autocad mechanical as well, But do you make use of it?
- The easy way to Import AutoCAD Page Setups by: Paul Munford
  January 6, 2011, 11:30
  Read how to Import Autocad Page Setups from Template Files
- How to Lock down the AutoCAD User Interface by: Paul Munford
  November 25, 2010, 08:30
  Did you ever go to grab some AutoCAD geometry and accidently 'Nudge' a control instead? I was trying so show my colleague Steve some cool stuff today, when I…
- When and How to Convert AutoCAD Ellipses into Arcs by: Paul Munford
  November 18, 2010, 08:30
  Find out how to convert Autocad Splines and Ellipses into regular curves for Setting out or CAD - CAM processing.
- An Introduction to AutoCAD Page Setups. by: Paul Munford
  October 12, 2010, 13:30
  Using Autocad's 'Page Setups' to save plot configurations and save you time - each time you plot.
- Autocad Plotting, What is hidden beneath the Plot Dialogue arrow? by: Paul Munford
  September 10, 2010, 14:30
  Find out what is hidden behind the little arrow in the Autocad plot dialogue!
- More AutoCAD Options for Plotting success. by: Paul Munford
  September 4, 2010, 06:30
  Find out which settings in Autocad's 'Options' dialogue effect how you plot your drawings.
- How to 'Shrink Wrap' AutoCAD Masked Text. by: Paul Munford
  July 28, 2010, 06:30
  Find out how to 'Fine tune' the size of the masked border automatically applied by Autocad's 'TEXT MASK' tool.
- An introduction to AutoCAD's Plotting options by: Paul Munford
  June 24, 2010, 06:30
  When plotting drawings from AutoCAD there are a number of system settings which will effect how the plot turns out. Find out more here...
- Autocad: Plotting 101 by: Paul Munford
  June 17, 2010, 06:30
  Most people who have been using Autocad for a while have no problem plotting a drawing, but - like all things Autocad, the developers have never thrown…
- AutoCAD Line Type Scales, The Secret Truth. by: Paul Munford
  May 11, 2010, 06:30
  There are now four Autocad variables that govern line type scaling and it can get a little confusing, so hang on tight while we take a run through them…
- An AutoCAD Tip, Beware the Big ‘A’. by: Paul Munford
  April 14, 2010, 06:30
  This is a tip for AutoCAD 2009, or later. Try this - Open AutoCAD and Save and close any important files you have open. Go to the big Red ‘A’ and hover…
- How to use AutoCAD's 'FIND' and 'REPLACE' command to correct text strings. by: Paul Munford
  March 22, 2010, 07:30
  So – The situation is like this. You spent all day copying and pasting notes all over your drawing stating that the timber species can only be Cherry – and…
- Troubleshooting AutoCAD selection problems, The ‘PICKFIRST’ System Variable. by: Paul Munford
  March 15, 2010, 07:30
  There are a number of problems associated to picking and editing objects in AutoCAD that can be tracked down to the troublesome 'PICKFIRST' system variable. …
- How to Use AutoCAD's Annotative Hatches by: Paul Munford
  February 9, 2010, 07:30
  Annotation scaling is a new feature in Autocad that I've yet to see most people using. Annotative hatches are a quick, simple and easy to use feature of the…
- What every Drafter needs to know about AutoCAD Grip Editing by: Paul Munford
  February 2, 2010, 07:30
  Four tips to help you edit AutoCAD geometry quickly and easily, using 'Grip Editing'.
- How to create AutoCAD Blocks to reuse standard geometry by: Paul Munford
  January 29, 2010, 07:30
  AutoCAD Blocks are a great way of creating standard symbols and details of standard items such as bolts or screws.
- How to Use AutoCAD Groups to organise your geometry by: Paul Munford
  October 29, 2009, 07:30
  Find out how to use AutoCAD's more efficiently by using Groups to collect geometry together that has different properties or is on different layers.
- How to use AutoCAD layers to organise your Geometry by: Paul Munford
  October 22, 2009, 06:30
  AutoCAD layers are a bit like transparent overlays. Learn how to use them effectively to manage complicated drawings.
- Where are my AutoCAD support paths? by: Paul Munford
  October 15, 2009, 20:54
  Find out how to track down Autocad's support paths on your computer.
- How to create and edit AutoCAD Polylines by: Paul Munford
  October 8, 2009, 06:30
  Use AutoCAD's Polylines to help organize your complicated geometry into single entities.
Category: Technical Drawing Standards (20)
From Technical Drawing or Engineering drawing to Technical Product Documentation find out how to apply the BS and ISO standards to your Drawings.
- Your questions answered, Dimensioning in model or paper space? by: Paul Munford
  October 24, 2013, 09:30
  This weeks great question comes from David, who asks weather he should place his Dimension Annotations in AutoCAD's model space or paper space? It's not a…
- CAD Standards, Less is more? by: Paul Munford
  September 15, 2013, 14:05
  We have a lot of customers for our Drawings. From the Architect and main contractor on site, to our own manufacturing and fitting teams, everyone has…
- An Icon to represent the ISO Standard Line types by: Paul Munford
  October 15, 2010, 07:30
  Check out today's Line types Icon
- British Standards, The CAD Setter Out is the BSI Insider by: Paul Munford
  October 8, 2010, 16:30
  I have recently joined the Committee for BS8888 and BS 128, The UK body for technical drawing standards. Read the further adventures of the BSI Insider…
- Technical Drawing Standards: Grid Reference Frame. by: Paul Munford
  August 4, 2010, 13:30
  Find out how to draw an Engineering style grid reference frame on your technical drawings.
- Technical Drawing Standards: Centring Marks by: Paul Munford
  June 1, 2010, 06:30
  Find out how to add BS ISO compliant Centring marks to your drawing border frames.
- Engineering drawing frame border size by: Paul Munford
  May 26, 2010, 06:30
  Find out more about the British and international technical drawing standards for border, or drawing frame dimensions.
- Technical Drawing Standards: Paper Sizes by: Paul Munford
  May 24, 2010, 06:30
  Find out more about the British (BS) and International (ISO) standard range of paper sizes for Technical Drawing.
- Technical Drawing Standards: Lettering Heights by: Paul Munford
  May 6, 2010, 06:30
  The BS Standards defines a range of eight Nominal heights for lettering in Technical drawings
- Technical Drawing Standards: Dimension Styles by: Paul Munford
  April 14, 2010, 06:30
  The BS ISO Technical drawing Standard describes Five different dimension styles for us to choose from. The first two, ‘Closed – Filled’ and ‘Closed…
- Technical Drawing Standards: Leader Lines. by: Paul Munford
  February 11, 2010, 07:30
  A leader line is a line that establishes a connection between a graphical representation of an item and some text. A leader points to a bit of our drawing and…
- Technical Drawing Standards: Line colours. by: Paul Munford
  January 27, 2010, 07:30
  What do the British Technical drawing standards recommend for coloured lines on your drawings?
- Technical Drawing Standards: Line Type Definitions. by: Paul Munford
  January 25, 2010, 07:30
  This article discusses the advantages of using the BS & ISO standard Line type definitions.
- Technical drawing standards: Linetype scale. by: Paul Munford
  January 18, 2010, 07:30
  Not sure how to scale your Line weights relative to your linetype scale? Read on... Line weight is the thickness of the printed line on your drawing. Line…
- Technical Drawing Standards: Which standards do I follow? by: Paul Munford
  January 11, 2010, 07:30
  Shop drawings for the construction industry seem to fall between two stools. Should we be following the Engineering standards or the Architectural standards?
- Technical Drawing standards: Line Types. by: Paul Munford
  January 11, 2010, 07:30
  The British standards give us fifteen line types to use. Not all of them have a specific meaning - or at least they only have a meaning that is specific to…
- Technical Drawing Standards: What’s in a name? by: Paul Munford
  January 4, 2010, 07:30
  What technical drawing standards should you adhere to in the UK - and who is behind them?
- Technical Drawing standards: Line weights. by: Paul Munford
  January 4, 2010, 07:30
  What line weights should you be using in your drawings, to comply with the British and International drawing standards?
- Technical Drawing Standards by: Paul Munford
  December 23, 2009, 21:38
  CAD Standards can be a thorny subject in many drawing offices. This series of posts aren't about the Software you use. They concentrate on the printed output.
- Technical Drawing Standards: A Brief History (BS 308 and all that). by: Paul Munford
  December 21, 2009, 07:30
  Still think BS 308 is current? Find out more about the history of British technical drawing standards - and the new standard for Technical drawing BS 8888
Category: Guest Posts (27)
I don’t just write the CAD Setter Out! I am fortunate enough to Guest on other Blogs too. Find out what I’ve been up to here. Want to write a Guest…
- AutoCAD Import PDF to DWG - the Future is Now by: Nick Williams
  January 6, 2017, 16:30
  Find out how to import PDF from Adobe into an AutoCAD DWG. NOT as an Underlay, as actual real life line-work, with all Layers intact!
- Autodesk Inventor Pattern Optimisation by: Paul Munford
  March 11, 2016, 19:30
  I love to Pattern. I love Geometry and I have Draughtsman's OCD. Patterns speak to me ;) I can happily fiddle around with patterns and patterning for hours, I…
- The Top Five Inventor Videos from CloudCAD by: Neil Cross
  May 22, 2015, 19:30
  I've been keeping an eye on the enigmatic genius behind the CloudCAD Youtube channel. So I'm really excited to have finally tracked him down to present a guest…
- Class 'A' Surfaces with Autodesk Inventor? by: Paul Munford
  June 25, 2014, 20:14
  Do you think that Inventor is up to Class 'A' surface modelling? My Buddy Scott Moyse wasn't so sure, so I wrote this guest post to fill him in on the facts ;)
- A Digital Workflow by: Chris Vaught
  June 5, 2014, 09:30
  Enabling a digital workflow seems to be a regular discussion topic from the major CAD companies. To their credit, they have made huge progress when it comes to…
- What design software today could best meet furniture market tendencies? by: Microconcepts
  September 10, 2013, 09:30
  What software should you use for Furniture making, Cabinetry, Joinery or Millwork ? This weeks guest post from Graham Mansfield of Microconcepts introduces…
- Nine AutoCAD tips to increase productivity and make your life easier by: Nick Williams
  July 18, 2013, 09:30
  Boss on your back? Not enough hours in the day? We could all use an extra edge - right? Check out these Nine AutoCAD tips to help increase your productivity…
- 3DMTP – The Ultimate way to print Architectural models? by: Paul Munford
  November 12, 2012, 22:30
  Would you like to see a physical manifestation of your Architectural 3D digital CAD model? Would you like to hold it in your hand – or show it off to your…
- AUGIworld August 2012 The truth about sharing Inventor Data by: Paul Munford
  August 28, 2012, 09:30
  Once again I had the honour of being asked to submit an article for AUGIworld by the Manufacturing content editor John Evans (Thanks John). With the theme…
- While Shaan's away - the bloggers will play by: Paul Munford
  May 31, 2012, 07:30
  For the nest few weeks Autodesk's Shaan Hurley will be in deepest Africa, trialling Autodesk 123D catch strapped to the underside of an Octocopter (The…
- Develop3D Inventor 2013 review by the CAD Setter Out! by: Paul Munford
  May 15, 2012, 07:30
  The most wonderful thing about the internet is the opportunity to get involved with people and projects that you might simply never come across in your…
- How to fix your AutoCAD 2007 to PDF solid hatch problems by: Brian Curran
  March 20, 2012, 09:00
  Thanks very much to Brian M Curran for this Guest post. If you have a burning desire to see your favourite CAD tips or comments on the web - get in touch -…
- Learn how to write scripts for AutoCAD and speed up your plotting by: Paul Munford
  March 16, 2012, 07:00
  We all do it - perform the same tasks over and over because we just don't feel we have the time to find a quicker way. Stop. Read this post on AutoCAD…
- How to set AutoCAD up to show a permanent plot preview by: Paul Munford
  March 15, 2012, 07:00
  Find out how to set AutoCAD up so that you can Work in AutoCAD's Paper space, with your plot settings applied - for a much more intuitive view of how your…
- CAD Notes: Eleven killer viewport macros by: Paul Munford
  December 21, 2011, 07:30
  Today's post comes in the form of a guest post for Edwin Prakoso of CAD-Notes.com. Every-time I find myself performing the same tasks in AutoCAD over and…
- The CAD Setter Out on EvD - Engineer Vs Designer by: Paul Munford
  December 8, 2011, 07:30
  OK, this doesn't really count as a guest post. One of the many strange things that I enjoy doing purely to amuse myself, is to illustrate peoples Twitter…
- Autodesk Digital Prototyping Forum 2011 by: Andrew Handley
  November 9, 2011, 07:30
  If you can't attend AU this year, and you are missing the AUGI CAD camps, then I hope that you managed to get to Autodesk's Digital prototyping forum in…
- Ellen Finkelstein's AutoCAD Blog - How to lock AutoCAD's user interface by: Paul Munford
  November 4, 2011, 14:00
  I'd like to thank Ellen Finkelstein for inviting me to write a guest post for her AutoCAD Blog. This opportunity meant a lot to me. When I started out as a…
- iLogic, Playing by the Rules | AUGIworld by: Paul Munford
  October 20, 2011, 20:03
  Have you been experimenting with Autodesk Inventor's iLogic? Have you been thinking about how to share your nifty iLogic rules with your colleagues? Find…
- The Kung Fu Drafter | Expanding the AutoCAD WS Dojo by: Paul Munford
  June 29, 2011, 07:30
  Did you know that you can now Sync files between AutoCAD WS and your Desktop? Find out how in this post...
- A Beginner CAD Drafter's Plan for Income Growth by: Brian Curran
  June 1, 2011, 07:30
  Our jobs are something that bring us both satisfaction and income. It should be every worker’s aim to have both increase as time passes. This goes for any…
- CADnotes.com | How to use the AutoCAD status line to provide real time reporting by: Paul Munford
  May 18, 2011, 07:30
  I wrote this guest post for Edwin Prakoso of CADnotes.com. Edwin has a great Blog all about AutoCAD, Microstation and Revit - it's well worth checking…
- CAD Clue | How to extract 2D AutoCAD geometry from an Autodesk Inventor DWG Drawing File by: Paul Munford
  May 5, 2011, 14:30
  I get asked this question quite a lot. When Gill from CAD Clue invited me to write a post, I thought that extracting 2D AutoCAD Geometry from An Inventor DWG…
- Between the lines | How to create AutoCAD Hatches that use curved shapes by: Paul Munford
  May 2, 2011, 10:00
  Did you ever look for an AutoCAD hatch that contained Circles, Arcs or Splines? Perhaps you tried to create your own custom hatch? I'll bet that you found out…
- Autodesk Manufacturing Northern Europe | Autodesk Inventor Hole & Thread Data by: Paul Munford
  March 24, 2011, 22:30
  Thanks very much to Steve Bedder of Autodesk, who very kindly posted my article on personalizing Autodesk Inventor's Hole and Thread Data lists on his Autodesk…
- The Kung Fu Drafter | ‘How To Turn Google Chrome into a Funktastic Autodesk DWG Dojo - for FREE' by: Paul Munford
  March 11, 2011, 10:30
  How to use the AutoCAD WS App for Google Chrome to draw, review and share Autodesk DWG's in your Browser.
- Between the lines. How to create a PDF from AutoCAD with a single click (and a bit of typing). by: Paul Munford
  February 23, 2011, 15:30
  A guest post by the CAD Setter Out, on Shaan Hurley's 'Between the Lines' Blog. It's all about Exporting PDF's from AutoCAD.
Category: Inventor Tutorials (44)
Tips, Tricks and Tutorials for Drafters using Autodesk Inventor to Set out Woodwork, Joinery, Millwork and Cabinetry.
- How to get started with Autodesk Inventor Stress Analysis by: Viktor Rask
  August 29, 2016, 19:00
  Welcome along to another guest post on Cadsetterout.com. Thanks very much to Viktor Rask of CADmode.com for this Awesome introduction to the Autodesk Inventor…
- Autodesk Inventor Sheet Metal Flat Pattern success! by: Paul Munford
  February 12, 2016, 15:30
  Are you finding generating your Flat Pattern from your Autodesk Inventor Sheet Metal model is causing you problems? I recently finished writing my first blog…
- 5 Quick tips, Autodesk Inventor Application Options by: Jon Landeros
  May 17, 2015, 20:00
  Jon landeros of the Inventor tales blog brings us Five Autodesk Inventor Application Options that you NEED to know about!
- Autodesk Inventor sketching quick tips by: Mike Thomas
  February 6, 2015, 15:30
  Sketching is the foundation of parametric modelling. Find out everything you need to know about sketching with Autodesk Inventor in this post from Inventor…
- Autodesk Inventor T-Splines Troubleshooting by: Paul Munford
  September 16, 2014, 21:30
  Autodesk Inventor 2015's Freeform T-Spline modelling tools bring us some great new options for modelling complex, organic shapes. In this post we troubleshoot…
- What are T-Splines? And how can I use them? by: Paul Munford
  August 25, 2014, 20:30
  Have you tried out Autodesk Inventor 2015's new 'Freeform' T-Spline modelling tools? In this post, we will find out what T-Spline are, and talk a little about…
- Inventor surfacing. Reading 2D Curvature Comb Graphs by: Paul Munford
  July 8, 2014, 09:00
  Clean input sketch geometry is essential when creating smooth, organic, flowing shapes with Autodesk Inventor. Curvature combs graphs are a valuable tool to…
- Autodesk Inventor surfacing. Applying surface continuity by: Paul Munford
  June 26, 2014, 09:30
  In the pursuit of creating sweeping organic surface models, we now turn our attention to Autodesk Inventor's tools for applying continuity to the surfaces…
- Autodesk Inventor surfacing. Curvature continuity and sketch constraints. by: Paul Munford
  June 19, 2014, 09:30
  Previously on CSO, we discussed the definition of Curvature continuity. In this post we will begin to discover how to create curvature continuous surfaces in…
- Autodesk Inventor surfacing. Surface continuity conclusion. by: Paul Munford
  June 17, 2014, 09:30
  This post concludes our series on surface continuity. we learned that surface continuity (the smoothness of two meeting surfaces) is measured using a value…
- Autodesk Inventor surfacing. An introduction to G1 Surface continuity by: Paul Munford
  June 12, 2014, 15:30
  Surface modelling is the art of building complex geometrical features - one surface at a time. Usually surface modelling is used to create flowing, organic…
- Autodesk Inventor surfacing. An introduction to G3 Surface continuity by: Paul Munford
  June 12, 2014, 15:30
  Surface modelling is the art of building complex geometrical features - one surface at a time. Usually surface modelling is used to create flowing, organic…
- Autodesk Inventor surfacing. An introduction to G2 Surface continuity by: Paul Munford
  June 11, 2014, 15:30
  Surface modelling is the art of building complex geometrical features - one surface at a time. Usually surface modelling is used to create flowing, organic…
- Autodesk Inventor surfacing. An introduction to G0 Surface continuity by: Paul Munford
  June 10, 2014, 15:30
  Surface modelling is the art of building complex geometrical features - one surface at a time. Usually surface modelling is used to create flowing, organic…
- Autodesk Inventor surfacing. An introduction to Surface continuity by: Paul Munford
  June 9, 2014, 15:30
  Surface modelling is the art of building complex geometrical features - one surface at a time. Usually surface modelling is used to create flowing, organic…
- Learn Surface modelling for Autodesk Inventor is launched! by: Paul Munford
  June 4, 2014, 21:00
  Do you need to model complex 'organic' models in Autodesk Inventor? Are you finding it a struggle? I know that it's tricky. Parametric design tools aren't…
- Been quiet? A little tooo quiet? by: Paul Munford
  March 18, 2014, 21:10
  If you've never tries creating surface models with Autodesk Inventor - or you've tried and been unsuccessful, this Video tutorial series is for you!
- 101 Autodesk Inventor productivity tips you can use right now! by: Paul Munford
  July 3, 2012, 09:30
  We can all use an extra edge to help us get our drawings out just a little quicker. Here are over 100 links to my favourite Autodesk Inventor tips from my…
- How to copy Autodesk Inventor Parameters between documents. by: Paul Munford
  November 11, 2011, 07:30
  Did you ever forget to add a crucial parameter to your template file, only to realize that you are no going to have to recreate it in every part you created…
- An Autodesk Inventor iCopy Tutorial by: Paul Munford
  September 23, 2011, 08:00
  It all started with a Direct Message from @JohnEvansDesign (the AUGIworld content manager for Inventor) on Twitter. 'I need some help - Can you write 2000…
- Autodesk Inventor for Woodworkers - Where do I start?! by: Paul Munford
  September 8, 2011, 06:30
  Are you considering implementing Autodesk Inventor at your company? Don't know where to start? Read this start up guide from someone who's been there!
- Inventor Constraint Persistence: My Best Friend. My Worst Enemy. by: Paul Munford
  July 28, 2011, 07:30
  Mastering Autodesk Inventor’s sketching environment is all about mastering Constraints. And mastering Constraints is all about mastering Constraint Inference…
- The secret to successfully copy an Autodesk Inventor design by: Paul Munford
  July 19, 2011, 07:30
  If you want to create a copy of an design , you also need to copy all the Sub Assembly and Part files (Components) that go with it. And that’s not all.…
- How and When to use Autodesk Inventor Level of Detail Representations to create large Assembly drawings. by: Paul Munford
  June 30, 2011, 07:30
  Find out how to use Autodesk Inventor's Level of Detail Representations to create drawings of large Assemblies. And find out when not to!
- Autodesk Inventor, Creating a coordinated BOM for Large Assemblies by: Paul Munford
  June 1, 2011, 07:30
  Are you struggling to include Item Balloons or Parts lists in Drawings from your Large Autodesk Inventor Assemblies? This tip could be what you need to stop…
- Autodesk Inventor: Assembly techniques for woodworkers, The Multi-Body Master Part Technique. by: Paul Munford
  February 7, 2011, 12:30
  Find out how to use Autodesk Inventor's Multi solid master part modelling technique to model a woodworkers Saw horse.
- Autodesk Inventor, Assembly techniques for woodworkers: The Skeletal Modelling technique. by: Paul Munford
  January 31, 2011, 11:30
  Find out how to use Autodesk Inventor for modelling joinery, cabinetry and mill work, using the 'Skeletal Modelling' assembly technique.
- Autodesk Inventor for Woodworkers: Sketching, Keep it simple! by: Paul Munford
  January 26, 2011, 11:30
  How many lines do you need to create a Solid? The answer is One! You don't need Geometry to create a solid - a surface will suffice.
- Autodesk Inventor, Assembly techniques for woodworkers: The 'Top Down' or 'In Place' modelling technique. by: Paul Munford
  January 24, 2011, 11:30
  If you can use Autodesk Inventor, you should be able to model a simple part for your Assembly. The trouble is, no one ever points out to you that this is the…
- Autodesk Inventor: Assembly techniques for woodworkers, The Bottom up technique by: Paul Munford
  January 17, 2011, 10:30
  If you can use Autodesk Inventor, you should be able to model a simple part for your Assembly. The trouble is, no one ever points out to you that this is the…
- Autodesk Inventor: Assembly techniques for Woodworkers by: Paul Munford
  January 11, 2011, 11:30
  If you can use Autodesk Inventor, you should be able to model a simple part for your Assembly. The trouble is, no one ever points out to you that this is the…
- How to Measure, Dimension and Specify Arc Length In Inventor Sketches. by: Paul Munford
  November 17, 2010, 08:30
  By default Autodesk Inventor will dimension the Radius of an Arc in a sketch. So how do you find the Length of the Arc? And what if you want to specify the Arc…
- Inventor iFeatures: Lamb's Tongue Chamfer by: Paul Munford
  November 5, 2010, 07:30
  Autodesk Inventor 2010 iFeature A wood workers's stopped chamfer, with double curved ends
- Inventor iFeatures: Lark's Tongue Chamfer by: Paul Munford
  October 29, 2010, 13:30
  Autodesk Inventor for woodworkers. Download this iFeature to create a Lark's tongue stopped chamfer on the edge of a timber rail.
- Inventor iFeatures: Stopped Chamfer by: Paul Munford
  October 22, 2010, 21:30
  Autodesk Inventor 2010 Stopped Chamfer iFeature
- What every drafter needs to know about Autodesk Inventor iFeatures. by: Paul Munford
  October 21, 2010, 07:30
  What to do with an Autodesk Inventor iFeature that you download off of the Internet?
- The CAD Setter Out's Autodesk Inventor iFeatures Primer by: Paul Munford
  October 11, 2010, 13:30
  Ifeatures Primer for Autodesk Autocad Inventor
- Autodesk Inventor for Woodworkers: Gottshall Block Part Modelling Exercise. by: Paul Munford
  October 1, 2010, 14:30
  Some of those old Woodworking exercises you did way back when you were just starting out might be just what you need to help you learn Autodesk Inventor! In…
- What every drafter should know about Autodesk Inventor's Trim and Extend Commands. by: Paul Munford
  February 4, 2010, 07:30
  Do you want to know how to pick geometry to Trim, Extend or Split to? How about quickly toggling between the Trim, Extend & Split commands?
- Autodesk Inventor: A quick tip to temporarily turn off Constraint Persistance. by: Paul Munford
  November 24, 2009, 07:30
  Read about how to temporarily turn off Autodesk Inventor's inferred constraints by Holding down the ‘CTRL’ key.
- Easily switch to construction geometry in Autodesk Inventor sketches. by: Paul Munford
  November 10, 2009, 06:30
  How to quickly switch to construction geometry in your Autodesk Inventor sketch - without exiting the current command.
- Inventor Tips: Constrain your sketch to the center point. by: Paul Munford
  October 20, 2009, 06:30
  To make the behaviour of your sketches more predictable, constrain your sketch to the Origin or Centre Point.
- Inventor Tips: Start your sketch on the right plane. by: Paul Munford
  October 13, 2009, 06:30
  Autodesk Inventor automatically starts your sketches on the XY plane. Find out how control this behaviour...
- Inventor Tips: Add Known Parameters First. by: Paul Munford
  October 6, 2009, 06:00
  Plan ahead! Add your known parameters first and reference them as you go.
Category: Personal Posts (52)
Personal Posts by Paul Munford a.k.a the CAD Setter Out.
- Hey! Me and 11,999,000 of my Buddies can't be at Autodesk University. How can we learn, connect and explore? by: Paul Munford
  October 23, 2016, 20:30
  Autodesk University is the premier learning event for Autodesk software users. Seriously - if you can make it, you HAVE to go! But how about if you can't? A…
- Cadsetterout class submissions for Autodesk University 2016 by: Paul Munford
  May 15, 2016, 19:30
  Stormtroopers at AU 2015 - Shaan Hurly Didn't we just get back from Autodesk University 2015?! The great machine that is AU keeps on turning and it's class…
- What's new in Autodesk Inventor 2017? by: Paul Munford
  May 13, 2016, 19:30
  Are you trying to find out what's new in Autodesk Inventor 2017? This article takes you through all of the major new features, from 3D Sketching to AnyCAD, via…
- IT10856: AutoCAD Tool Palettes Master Class (Autodesk University 2015) by: Paul Munford
  November 17, 2015, 20:30
  Are you a CAD manager or CAD Admin who is struggling to encourage your users to comply with CAD Standards? In my experience, there is only one way to solve…
- CP10847: Complex Topology Surface Modeling with Inventor (Autodesk University 2015) by: Paul Munford
  November 14, 2015, 20:21
  It's that time of year again! Fireworks night is behind us, the evenings are drawing in - Autodesk University is just around the corner :) I Love AU time of…
- How to install and configure Autodesk SAAS 2023 in your Browser by: Paul Munford
  April 13, 2015, 21:30
  At Autodesk University 2014, Carl Bass announced his ambition to release ALL of Autodesk's software for a fixed monthly fee. I put this together with the…
- End of the year round up 2014 by: Paul Munford
  January 9, 2015, 22:00
  It's the time of year to stop. Take stock, and thank you all for your support. This year has been tough. Becoming a CAD manager was harder work than I ever…
- The ultimate rookie's survival guide to Autodesk University by: Paul Munford
  November 14, 2014, 20:56
  A University? Just for CAD? I know - it sounds crazy, but it is a real thing! (Kinda). Autodesk University is a conference for people who use Autodesk's…
- AutoCAD Blogger day 2015 - in conclusion by: Paul Munford
  March 29, 2014, 22:13
  The AutoCAD 2015 Bloggers day was my kind of event :D The opportunity to visit San Francisco was amazing, One Market was cool, Pier 9 was awesome and being…
- AutoCAD 2015 Blogger day – Pick and mix Suites? by: Paul Munford
  March 27, 2014, 22:42
  No one wanted to be critical of Autodesk while enjoying their hospitality, but I could tell that this was a subject that most of the bloggers at the table felt…
- AutoCAD 2015 Blogger day - Pier Nine by: Paul Munford
  March 26, 2014, 21:30
  Pier Nine is the workshop in which Carl Bass's Minions work on the technology to support Carl's quest for world domination. The Autodesk Helicarrier/Flying…
- AutoCAD 2015 Blogger day - One Market Street San Francisco by: Paul Munford
  March 25, 2014, 17:29
  For a self confessed CAD geek like me, the opportunity to visit the Autodesk's One Market street Offices is akin to being invited to look round Willy Wonka's…
- AutoCAD 2015 Blogger day - Welcome to Tiburon by: Paul Munford
  March 22, 2014, 16:29
  Welcome to Tiburon in Marin Country, Birthplace of Autodesk, and AutoCAD!
- AutoCAD 2015 Blogger day - the anticipation by: Paul Munford
  March 19, 2014, 09:30
  Back in 2005 I attended the first ever AUGI CAD camp to be held in the UK. This was my first taste of learning from Industry stalwarts such as Matt Murphy,…
- Which Direction is Autodesk Headed? A tech info rant by: Paul Munford
  October 31, 2013, 09:30
  When Milt (a.k.a: Drafter1981) posted this I was intrigued and couldn't help but respond. Just a question sort of….”Which direction is Autodesk headed?”…
- What's left to learn? by: Paul Munford
  October 25, 2013, 09:30
  I spotted this question on the AUGI forums, and it made me stop and think. How do you find out what you don't know? Hi guys, I am a 3 year cad operator, been…
- New look for the CAD Setter out by: Paul Munford
  August 28, 2013, 07:00
  I'm currently working on a new look for the CAD Setter out Blog. Please bear with me as I finagle the details! Cheers - Paul.
- Inventor HSM works Express - Call for Beta Testers by: Paul Munford
  July 12, 2013, 20:00
  Do you use Autodesk Inventor? Are you fed up with your current CNC solution? Have you ever hankered after one of those groovy CAM packages that runs inside…
- Driving Inventor with the top down, Live at AU 2012 by: Paul Munford
  February 25, 2013, 09:30
  Did you miss out on AU 2012 this year - shame on you ;) Not to worry. It's not too late to have the best of the content come to you. Including the LIVE…
- End of the year round up 2012 by: Paul Munford
  January 25, 2013, 09:00
  Dance, Laugh, cry - ride the highs and lows of 2012 with us at CadSetterOut.com
- Do you review drawings? by: Paul Munford
  January 21, 2013, 13:00
  What does a good set of drawings look like to you? Since starting my new job, I have been working hard to understand the needs of our internal customers -…
- So you made it to Autodesk University, what now? by: Paul Munford
  November 26, 2012, 18:35
  Congratulations - You made it! I'm sure that your going to have a great time an learn heaps. But if you haven't been to Autodesk University before, where…
- AU 2012 - here I come... by: Paul Munford
  October 30, 2012, 21:22
  Some time in the past (I don't quite remember how) I heard about an event run by AUGI, called 'CAD Camp'. This was a big turning point for me. What an eye…
- The CAD Setter out Interviewed for Autodesk Care Radio by: Paul Munford
  August 21, 2012, 09:30
  Autodesk support are coming out of the shadows. If you have a question, you can now ask a real person! Have you ever tried to contact Autodesk for support? How…
- Zen and the Art of Technical Drawing by: Paul Munford
  August 15, 2012, 09:30
  Drafting is a high stress job. We have many 'customers' and we can never please everyone. We know that if there are any problems, people will always blame…
- What makes a great Technical Drawing? by: Paul Munford
  August 6, 2012, 19:22
  What makes a good technical drawing a great technical drawing? What criteria do YOU judge your drawings by? I polled the CAD community on this question - and I…
- Taking your Drawing Office from good to great by: Paul Munford
  July 24, 2012, 09:30
  When my good friend George found out about my new job, he recommended a few pertinent books to read. My good friend George is unusual, in that - as well as…
- Moving on up - Moving on out by: Paul Munford
  June 22, 2012, 08:30
  After four years of hard graft, I've finally decided to part ways with my current employer to try out something new. Although I've enjoyed my time providing…
- BIM Show Live 2012 by: Paul Munford
  April 27, 2012, 17:00
  Did you miss the CAD Setter Out at last years BIM Show Live! It's not to late to catch up with me this year. I'll be talking about Digital Prototyping and…
- End of the year round up 2011 by: Paul Munford
  December 22, 2011, 07:30
  2011 has been a pretty exciting year for the CAD Setter Out. Some of the highlights have included speaking at BIM show live, writing for Shaan Hurley, Steve…
- Happy Halloween 2011. by: Paul Munford
  November 7, 2011, 07:00
  How was your Halloween? Did you enter Zach Kron's 3rd annual Parametric Pumpkin carving completion? If you haven't seen this years entries - check them out…
- BIM Show Live 2011 - Introducing the CAD Setter Out by: Paul Munford
  November 3, 2011, 17:00
  I had a great time at BIM Show Live, run by Building Design Magazine and _Space Group. BIM show live was organised in response to the new requirements from…
- Digital Cabinetmaking at BIM show Live by: Paul Munford
  September 27, 2011, 08:00
  Have you been considering moving to a 3D workflow for your Architectural Fabrication drafting? Hear from the CAD Setter out at BIM show live
- Join the CAD Setter Out on FaceBook by: Paul Munford
  July 1, 2011, 16:30
  Did you know that you can follow the exploits of the CAD Setter Out on Facebook? Find out more here...
- Autodesk Inventor Bugs, Moans & Gripes! by: Paul Munford
  April 28, 2011, 18:00
  Autodesk Inventor getting you down? Things just not working out the way they should? Don't get mad, let go of your frustration by Tweeting your cares away!
- Inventor to Revit interoperability and file sharing: Are you a Revit user? this is your Call to Action! by: Paul Munford
  March 10, 2011, 16:00
  Autodesk have given us some great tools to share files between Inventor & Revit. I would love to try them out, but I don't have Revit!
- Top Ten Autodesk Blogs by: Paul Munford
  January 14, 2011, 16:30
  My top ten Autodesk Blogs, in order of personal preference.
- Cad For Project Managers: How to feed and water your Setter Out. by: Paul Munford
  January 13, 2011, 11:30
  How to get the most out of your Setting out team.
- The CAD Setter Out: End of the year round up 2010 by: Paul Munford
  December 23, 2010, 12:30
  The days are Long, but the years are short. The end of my first full year as a Blogger, and my ambitions for the coming year.
- Autodesk university 2010 - Post event round up by: Paul Munford
  December 22, 2010, 11:30
  If you couldn't attend Autodesk University 2010, never mind. You are in good company! Nevertheless you can find out what went on in this round up.
- The Buildz 2nd Annual parametric pumpkin carving competition by: Paul Munford
  October 28, 2010, 07:30
  Buildz 2nd annual parametric pumpkin carving project
- What every Project Manager needs to know about CAD. by: Paul Munford
  September 27, 2010, 13:30
  The good news is that you don’t need to know anything about CAD to effectively manage the team of Drafters on your project. But, it might help you to…
- ...And the start of something New... by: Paul Munford
  September 20, 2010, 07:00
  I have been blogging on Wordpress.com for just over a year now – and I’ve still got lots to say! So I’ve decided to go self hosted. From now you will…
- Lynn Allen mentioned The CAD Setter Out on Twitter! by: Paul Munford
  September 16, 2010, 14:08
  Lynn Allen tweeted about the CAD Setter Out on Twitter! This is the most exciting thing that has happened to me since I started Blogging!
- Why Setter Outs aren't (and don't want to be) Designers. by: Paul Munford
  August 2, 2010, 13:30
  Did you every wonder what the difference is between a 'Setter Out' and a Designer? They both think of innovative solutions to problems, create drawings and…
- 3D printing and Rapid Prototyping. Can you see one of THESE in your office?! by: Paul Munford
  August 2, 2010, 06:30
  It's only a matter of time until 3D printing - or 'Rapid prototyping', will be a standard tool in our Offices. In the past a Designer would have explored…
- The Medieval Roots of ‘Setting Out’. by: Paul Munford
  April 16, 2010, 06:30
  The roots of setting out can be found in the techniques of the Medieval Master masons.
- What is a Blog? by: Paul Munford
  January 15, 2010, 07:30
  A ‘Blog’ is a Web page that can easily be updated on a regular basis. For example a Blog can act as an online diary, journal, or newsletter. You can use…
- What is RSS? by: Paul Munford
  January 12, 2010, 07:30
  Find out more about RSS (Really simple Syndication) and how you can use it to keep up to date with the CAD Setter Out.
- What is CAD? by: Paul Munford
  October 12, 2009, 06:30
  What is Computer Aided Design - CAD to a Setter out?
- What is Setting Out? by: Paul Munford
  October 5, 2009, 06:30
  Setter outs are specialist drafters working in the Joinery, woodwork, mill-work, cabinetry or building trades. Find out more about Setting outs here...
- Welcome to the CAD Setter Out by: Paul Munford
  September 1, 2009, 20:07
  Welcome to the Cad Setter Out. This is my Blog for posting the tips, tricks, tutorials and reference that I have picked up over the last few years of producing…
Category: Resources (62)
Useful resources for Setting out, CAD, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Joinery, Woodworking, Mill-work, Cabinetry and Building Construction.
- 4 Proven Strategies to Become a Better Drafter by: Eugene Kovalenko
  June 26, 2015, 15:30
  Do you remember the first time you laid your eyes on AutoCAD? Were you intimidated? The reality is that if you want to be a great draftsman you must…
- AutoCAD tips from CADalyst's Hot Tip Harry by: Paul Munford
  March 15, 2015, 19:30
  The internet is a great source of AutoCAD tips, tricks and tutorials - if you know where to find them! I want to make sure that you know about this great…
- Why you need to attended Develop 3D Live! conference 2015 by: Paul Munford
  March 8, 2015, 20:30
  Inspiring stories from interesting people, that just happen to use CAD tools - coupled with the unique opportunity to compare Solidworks, Inventor, ProE and…
- 101 AutoCAD tips eBook - coming soon! by: Paul Munford
  February 13, 2015, 15:30
  Since I first started out in the CAD office, I've kept a text file of useful tips and tricks on my desktop. I call it my 'spell book', and it's time I shared…
- The surprising secret to my CAD success by: Paul Munford
  January 23, 2015, 15:30
  Everyday and in every way I strive to become more knowledgeable and productive with my CAD software. But I don't do it by myself! Oh no, I have lots of help…
- 15 Top CAD Tips from the best of the best by: Paul Munford
  August 13, 2014, 09:30
  Since I first started out as a little CAD Monkey I turned to the internet as a great source of tips & tricks to help me work productively with my CAD…
- Top down design with Autodesk Inventor at Autodesk University 2013 by: Paul Munford
  November 28, 2013, 15:00
  MA2604 - Drive Autodesk® Inventor® with the Top Down: Alternative Assembly Modeling Techniques Top down, bottom up, skeletal modeling, layout models,…
- AutoCAD questions answered; Lineweights and plot styles by: Paul Munford
  September 25, 2013, 09:30
  I received a great question this week from Steven: I have a question for you for an efficient method to use regarding line weights and scale. Do you think I…
- Testing the Autodesk Labs Thread Modeller for Inventor Plugin by: Paul Munford
  May 3, 2011, 08:30
  Check out this Autodesk labs 'Plugin of the Month' - a handy tool for turning Autodesk Inventor Thread Features into realistically modelled 3D threads.
- Don't forget to send in your Autodesk Inventor Crash Reports! by: Paul Munford
  April 15, 2011, 13:30
  Did you ever crash Inventor and just hit ‘Close Window’ when the Error report popped up? Find out why this is a bad idea!
- Five great resources for Setter outs. by: Paul Munford
  February 4, 2011, 11:30
  The internet is a great source of up to date information for Setter outs, and it is available as you need it. Here are a few of the sites I visit regularly.
- The CAD Setter Out's top 5 CAD forums. by: Paul Munford
  January 28, 2011, 11:30
  Are you looking for help with your CAD problems and peer to peer support? Check out my top five user forums for Autocad and Autodesk Inventor
- Top ten CAD Blogs by: Paul Munford
  January 21, 2011, 10:30
  Here's a list of my Top Ten CAD Blogs.
- CAD Junkie | Choosing a 3D CAD Package by: Paul Munford
  January 5, 2011, 22:30
  Adam O'Hern's Video on the differences between Sub Division modelling, Nurbs modelling and Solid modelling
- Babel3D.com | FREE 3D File conversion by: Paul Munford
  January 5, 2011, 08:30
  Babel3d.com Offers FREE conversion of 3d Files such as SketchUp, 3DS, DXF/DWG, STEP/IGES & OBJ into 3DS, OBJ, XAML (3D only) and PDF for 2D DWG/DXF.
- Wood Screw Head Types by: Paul Munford
  November 23, 2010, 08:30
  Find out more about the different types of head available for wood screws. This Post includes a downloadable CAD file.
- Setting Out Classical Mouldings by: Paul Munford
  November 16, 2010, 08:30
  Check out this handy Guide showing the Setting Out points and proportions of Classical Mouldings. Includes PDF download.
- The CAD Setter Out's World Famous Dynamic Wood Screw AutoCAD Block by: Paul Munford
  October 15, 2010, 16:30
  Paul Munford's world famous Autocad Dynamic Block of a Wood screw
- Everything you never knew you needed to know about Recessed Screw Drives by: Paul Munford
  October 15, 2010, 07:30
  Screw heads come in a range of sizes. A screw ‘Drive’ is the system used to turn a screw. The drive is a feature on the screw that allows it to be turned.
- CADing && Coding, An Easy Way to Publish Drawings from Different Folders. by: Paul Munford
  October 12, 2010, 07:30
  Mohammed Haris shows us a great tip on how to sort, and publish .DWG files from various folders using drag-and-drop
- British Standards : The Construction Industry by: Paul Munford
  October 8, 2010, 07:30
  You can find out more about the British, European and International standards and the Building Regulations that are relevant to the construction industry here…
- BIM Recommended for UK Government Procurement by: Paul Munford
  October 7, 2010, 13:30
  Between the poles - BIM (Building Information Modelling) is recommended for UK Government procurement. What will this mean for you?
- AutoCAD and Inventor, 2D to 3D Conversion through DWG True Connect. by: Paul Munford
  October 5, 2010, 07:30
  Do you use AutoCAD to for your Joinery shop drawings? Are you considering Autodesk Inventor but are worried about learning the new software? Check out this…
- The 'Sagulator' - The Shelf Sag Calculator by: Paul Munford
  October 1, 2010, 13:30
  Check out this handy guide for calculating whether your shelf will look as straight as a Die – or as saggy as a pair of old knickers.
- CAD Notes | Using Multiple Hyperlinks with AutoCAD Block Attributes by: Paul Munford
  September 30, 2010, 10:30
  Did you know that you can create Hyperlinks from many Objects inside Autocad to documents on your company server or even on the web? Edwin Prakoso of the…
- How to open or save a DWT, Outside of AutoCAD's default path. by: Paul Munford
  September 28, 2010, 11:30
  Have you ever browsed to the folder you want to open a drawing from – changed the file type to DWT and then been really annoyed when Autocad’s ‘Open’…
- Test Driving AutoCAD WS in the Field | Autodesk Butterfly Blog by: Paul Munford
  September 24, 2010, 15:30
  Will Architects and Designers soon be using AutoCAD WS on their iPads to examine drawings in the Field? Check out these photo's of the test drive!
- How to improve performance in AutoCAD drawings containing hatches by: Paul Munford
  September 24, 2010, 07:30
  Do you want to know how to improve performance in large, complex AutoCAD drawings containing hatches? Find out more in this Article from the Autodesk AutoCAD…
- AutoCAD Tips Blog | How to Add Hyperlinks to AutoCAD geometry by: Paul Munford
  September 22, 2010, 13:30
  Did you know that you can create Hyperlinks from many objects inside Autocad to documents on your company server or even on the web? You could link an…
- AutoCAD and Microstation learn how to play nicely! by: Paul Munford
  September 9, 2010, 13:30
  Autocad and Microstation are learning to play nicely since the two companies finally came together and hammered out an agreement which allowed them to swap…
- FREE Sample Autodesk Inventor video tutorials from TEDCF by: Paul Munford
  September 8, 2010, 13:29
  Check out these free sample training videos from TEDCF
- Autodesk University, Are you attending? by: Paul Munford
  August 25, 2010, 13:30
  You are attending? You lucky so and so’s! If you’ve never been to Autodesk University then I highly recommend it. You will not find a more exciting and…
- How to use Autodesk Design Review with Inventor, to create, mark up and round trip DWF files. by: Paul Munford
  August 23, 2010, 06:30
  Have you heard about Design review? Do you use DWF's for sharing drawings electronically? To find out more about Autodesk's rival to PDF - read on...
- AutoCAD's Match Properties command by: Paul Munford
  August 20, 2010, 13:30
  Don't waste time messing about with Layers, line types or other object properties in AutoCAD, when you already have the style that you want in the Drawing!
- Find out how to add Meta information to your AutoCAD DWG Files with ‘Propulate’ by: Paul Munford
  August 17, 2010, 06:30
  Read this tutorial by Jimmy Bergmark to find out how to use the 'Propulate' Autocad Express tool to add and remove custom information from your DWG Files.
- How to Create a Mortise iFeature with Autodesk Inventor by: Paul Munford
  August 16, 2010, 13:30
  Inventor's Hole features are round - right? What if you need a square hole! Find out more about Autodesk Inventor iFeatures in this post.
- CADD Manager | Find the DWG Creator's name in Windows explorer, an AutoCAD info tip by: Paul Munford
  August 10, 2010, 06:30
  Would you like to know which Autodesk product last saved a DWG file - without even opening it!
- IMAGINiT Manufacturing Solutions Blog | Inventor File Translators - 2009-2015 by: Paul Munford
  August 4, 2010, 13:30
  Did you ever wonder if Inventor 2009 can natively open STEP files? Did you ever consider whether Inventor 2011 can import SAT files? of course you did! Find…
- The Autodesk AutoCAD Master Tips List. by: Paul Munford
  July 30, 2010, 06:30
  Where do all those great AutoCAD tips you've read about end up? They end up on the Autodesk AutoCAD master tips list of course!
- Cadalyst’s 100 Fabulous Freebies. by: Paul Munford
  July 30, 2010, 06:30
  We all love free right! Cadalyst magazine has put together an extensive article listing the 100 best free CAD resources on the Web.
- Skatterbrainz and the AutoCAD purge command by: Paul Munford
  July 30, 2010, 06:30
  Hear Skatterbrainz tell it like it is in his explanation of how objects and entities are added to the AutoCAD database, and how their definitions can (or…
- How to remove unwanted formatting from AutoCAD Text with StripMtext Lisp. by: Paul Munford
  July 29, 2010, 06:30
  Are you are having trouble editing Mtext in an AutoCAD drawing? is additional formatting causing the problem? StripMtext could be the Answer!
- How to Turn Google Chrome into a Wicked cool DWF Viewer. by: Paul Munford
  July 26, 2010, 06:30
  Would you like to offer Autodesk DWF or DWFx drawing files via a web page? Find out how in this post.
- The Official Autodesk Inventor Podcast. Exchanging DWG files between AutoCAD and Inventor. by: Paul Munford
  July 20, 2010, 06:30
  The reason I recommend Autodesk Inventor to drafters in the UK Building and construction industry because It plays pretty nicely with AutoCAD. But don't take…
- Autodesk Labs plug-in for 3D Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing by: Paul Munford
  July 16, 2010, 23:16
  The world of 3D digital prototyping is moving toward a world without drawings. But the 3D CAD model doesn't tell the whole story. Find out more about adding…
- Download Nuts, Bolts Screws and other fasteners in CAD format from the ‘Accurate Screw Machine’. by: Paul Munford
  July 16, 2010, 06:30
  Are you looking for Fixings or Fasteners in DXF, 3D, PROE, IGES & STEP formats? Look no further, the Accurate Screw machine is here.
- How to adjust the Snapshot pixel resolution in Adobe Acrobat Reader by: Paul Munford
  July 16, 2010, 06:30
  Do you regularly need to capture images from PDF Files using Adobe Acrobat viewer? This tip will help you to keep those images looking sharp!
- CAD Notes | The Best, the Rest, the Rare: 100 AutoCAD Tips You Should Know by: Paul Munford
  July 12, 2010, 06:30
  Edwin Prakoso of ‘Cad-Notes’ Blog has compiled his favourite top 100 Autocad tips into a post that is well worth checking out.
- Feature Migrator for Inventor - Autodesk labs Plugin of the month by: Paul Munford
  July 8, 2010, 06:30
  The FeatureMigrator can reliably migrate an assembly feature to the part level. This can save a lot of time and effort for the user when compared with the…
- Arch Blocks.com | Free Autocad Block Management Tutorial by: Paul Munford
  June 7, 2010, 06:30
  Check out this comprehensive and FREE tutorial from Kevin at Arch Blocks.com on using the AutoCAD designer centre to manage blocks.
- Autodesk Labs, Exploring new approaches to Design Technology. by: Paul Munford
  May 5, 2010, 06:30
  Autodesk’s ‘Labs’ Site is where Autodesk puts it’s ‘Concept’ software until it finds it a home! The Autodesk Labs site features new Autodesk…
- Robert Green, The CAD Manager by: Paul Munford
  April 30, 2010, 06:30
  Robert Green is a big name on the international CAD scene. An ex-engineer who moved into CAD consultancy and training, Robert has an engineers ability to…
- The Open Design Project, The Autodesk Inventor iLogic Guru by: Paul Munford
  April 27, 2010, 06:30
  The Open Design Project is a website focused on designing wooden buildings and products using Autodesk Inventor. The site is enthusiastically run by ex Yacht…
- AfraLISP, The Ultimate AutoLisp, Visual Lisp and VBA for AutoCAD resource. by: Paul Munford
  April 19, 2010, 06:30
  If you are interested in learning Autolisp for Autocad then the AfraLISP web site is a good place to start. If you’ve already dabbled, then you may have come…
- Carnegie Mellon University's On-line AutoCAD training manual. by: Paul Munford
  March 26, 2010, 07:30
  I came across this on-line AutoCAD training manual from Kristen Kurland of the Carnegie Mellon University whilst browsing the forums on Cad Tutor. The…
- Widom Associates: The sharpest tool in the box for Cabinetry and Joinery by: Paul Munford
  March 14, 2010, 07:30
  One of the big names using Autodesk Inventor exclusively for Woodworking. Steve Widom is a familiar face from Autodesk University. His session ‘Autodesk…
- AU Online - Autodesk University all year round! by: Paul Munford
  December 13, 2009, 14:43
  AU Online is The official website for Autodesk University, Autodesk's yearly user conference and premier training event. Autodesk University is usually held…
- Autocad Exchange, The AutoCAD community. by: Paul Munford
  November 13, 2009, 07:30
  AutoCAD Exchange—a single information hub for learning, productivity, news, discussions & blog posts for the AutoCAD family of products.
- Cad Tutor, the friendliest CAD forum on the web! by: Paul Munford
  November 6, 2009, 07:30
  The ‘CAD Tutor’ site delivers free tutorials and articles for AutoCAD, 3ds Max and associated applications along with a friendly AutoCAD forum, an AutoCAD…
- AUGI, the Autodesk User Group International. by: Paul Munford
  October 16, 2009, 06:30
  A.U.G.I – The Autodesk User Group International is the official user group for all of Autodesk's products. It is sponsored by Autodesk (amongst others), but…
- Roy Mech Engineering - A great resource for Drafters by: Paul Munford
  October 14, 2009, 06:30
  Check out RoyMech.co.uk for lots of good information including standard steel sizes and (my favourite) minimum spacing for bolted connections.
- My CAD Site: Free AutoCAD Tutorials by: Paul Munford
  October 7, 2009, 06:30
  When first started out, My CAD Site's free AutoCAD tutorials really helped me to understand the basic concepts of drawing using AutoCAD.
Category: Reviews (35)
Reviews of Books, Web sites, tools, software or anything else that grabs my attention!
- Mastering Inventor surfacing - don't take it from me by: Paul Munford
  July 1, 2014, 20:00
  If you're curious about the Autodesk Inventor Surfacing tutorial series I recently released for Infinite Skills, but you don't want to leap straight in - why…
- D3D Review, Autodesk Inventor 2015 by: Paul Munford
  June 23, 2014, 09:30
  Find out what I make of Autodesk Inventor 2015 in the July 2014 edition of Develop 3D magazine
- D3DLive! 2014 Conference review by: Paul Munford
  April 22, 2014, 09:00
  From it's inception three years ago the D3DLive conference has grown from 450 hardcore designers and engineers to 1300 of the industries finest. The well…
- An Introduction to AutoCAD 2015 by: Paul Munford
  March 28, 2014, 21:33
  It seems that recently Autodesk have changed how they develop AutoCAD. Acad 2015 gives us a new emphasis on usability, productivity and speed. However you feel…
- Your questions answered - Must have CAD books for Drafters by: Paul Munford
  October 17, 2013, 09:30
  This week's great question came from Steven. 'Hi are you able to advice me on a course book that would give me all the correct information to produce a high…
- Inforbix monster search engine integrated into PLM 360 by: Paul Munford
  July 22, 2013, 20:38
  Oleg Shilovitsky finally reveals how his Inforbix search engine will be integrated into Autodesk PLM 360.
- D3DLive 2013! Were you there? by: Paul Munford
  May 3, 2013, 09:30
  When I am old and in my dotage, I will listen to the young CADlets that gather at my knee; 'Gee grand-pops' they will say - 'were you really there?' 'Yes!' I…
- Autodesk Inventor gains momentum for furniture makers by: Paul Munford
  April 2, 2013, 20:52
  Do you use Autodesk Inventor for Furniture design, Joinery, Cabinet making or Millwork? You do? Great! Over the last few weeks a number of stories have caught…
- CAD Cube re-brands as 'Specified by' by: Paul Munford
  March 25, 2013, 09:00
  Darren Lester, founder of 'the CAD cube', has now re-branded his site as 'Specified by'. The main difference for us is that we no longer see ourselves as a…
- Free 3D model downloads from the CAD cube by: Paul Munford
  January 28, 2013, 09:00
  Content is King, so why waste time building up your library when you can download it for free? TheCADcube is the latest of many web sites dedicated to…
- Do you wish you had Flatter files? by: Paul Munford
  July 19, 2012, 09:30
  This post isn't about z-heights in AutoCAD, it's about document management silly :) No one who has created more than one or two drawings and wants to share…
- An introduction to the Inventor Mesh Enabler from Autodesk Labs by: Paul Munford
  July 17, 2012, 09:30
  The Inventor Mesh Enabler is a free (But time limited) technology preview that enables Inventor users to work with imported Mesh data. As shipped Inventor 2012…
- Are you looking for Free CAD Blocks? by: Paul Munford
  July 12, 2012, 09:30
  The British team behind 'CAD-Man-do' Architectural drafting and visualization services, have set up a new service to deliver AutoCAD DWG Blocks to you…
- Review, CAD-Notes AutoCAD Block best practices by: Paul Munford
  June 19, 2012, 09:30
  Back in 2009 when I first started writing the CAD Setter Out, one of the blogs that inspired me to begin was ‘CAD-Notes.com’ by the Mighty Edwin Prakoso.…
- An introduction to Autodesk Inventor 2013 by: Paul Munford
  April 12, 2012, 07:30
  With a reported 82 new features (I didn’t count them all!) Autodesk have worked hard this year to make Autodesk Inventor 2013 more intuitive and easier to…
- D3D Live! Conference review 2012 by: Paul Munford
  March 30, 2012, 09:30
  If you've never read Develop 3D (D3D) magazine – you really should. D3D is a magazine which is passionate about design and engineering. 'CAD' features in…
- An introduction to AutoCAD 2013 by: Paul Munford
  March 27, 2012, 22:00
  You may have been watching AutoCAD’s development over the last few years, wondering where the really big stuff is. Where are the fantastic new technologies?…
- Book Review: Mastering Autodesk Inventor 2012 and Autodesk Inventor LT 2012 By Curtis Waguespack by: Paul Munford
  March 15, 2012, 12:00
  Just feeling the weight of this book lets you know it’s serious! Whether you are brand new to Inventor, an advanced user or a CAD instructor looking for…
- Autodesk University 2011, Nexus 360, Fusion for Mac, and Software for all. by: Paul Munford
  December 9, 2011, 07:30
  Did you get to Autodesk University this year? Na - me either. Read this post to find out the best of what happened this year at AU 2011 here. BIM 360, Nexus…
- Testing Autodesk Lab's latest 'CAD in the Cloud' solution - Project Quickshare by: Paul Munford
  July 13, 2011, 13:45
  First came, Project Freewheel, then Autodesk Freewheel, and then Project Nitrous. Autodesk have always been at the cutting edge of sharing drawings over the…
- Review: Swift Prints 2.0 For Autodesk Inventor by: Paul Munford
  June 27, 2011, 07:30
  Check out this review of Swift Prints 2.0, a FREE Beta Plugin from CADtoolbox.com that adds plot configurations to Autodesk Inventor.
- An Introduction to Autodesk 123D. by: Paul Munford
  May 25, 2011, 13:45
  Carl Bass moves one step closer to realising his personal dream of empowering a new Generate of ‘Makers’ to use the latest in CAD, Rapid prototyping and…
- The Autodesk Building Design Suite 2012 for Building Contractors. by: Paul Munford
  April 21, 2011, 07:30
  With new tools and greater functionality aimed specifically at handing the Revit model over from the Design team to the Building Contractor, we could see the…
- The Autodesk 2012 Product Design Suite for Builders by: Paul Munford
  March 30, 2011, 14:00
  Autodesk is making big news with the ‘Suiting’ of it’s 2012 range of software. If you produce manufacturing drawings for the building industry what will…
- Autodesk Design Suite 2012 - The AutoCAD Suite by: Paul Munford
  March 23, 2011, 16:30
  Autodesk have revealed their new 'Suited' software range for 2012. Check out the 'Design Suite' - The AutoCAD package.
- Autodesk Building Design Suite 2012 - The Revit Design suite by: Paul Munford
  March 23, 2011, 12:30
  Autodesk have revealed their new 'Suited' software range for 2012. Check out the 'Building Design Suite' - The Autodesk Revit package.
- Autodesk Product design Suite 2012 - The Inventor Suite by: Paul Munford
  March 23, 2011, 07:30
  Autodesk have revealed their new 'Suited' software range for 2012. Check out the 'Product Design Suite' - The Autodesk Inventor package.
- Autodesk 2012 product line announced today by: Paul Munford
  March 21, 2011, 22:20
  The Autodesk 2012 range of products were released today, including Autocad 2012 and And Autodesk Inventor 2012
- Review: 50 Digital Wood Joints by: Paul Munford
  January 20, 2011, 10:30
  50 Timber CNC joints for joinery in a variety of 3D formats, including DXF, STEP and IGES. An excellent resource for Woodworkers.
- Review: ADN Plugin of the Month, Draw Order By Layer for AutoCAD by: Paul Munford
  January 18, 2011, 08:30
  A review of the January ADN Plugin of the Month, DrawOrder By Layer for AutoCAD
- The Autodesk Digital Prototyping forum 2010 by: Paul Munford
  November 8, 2010, 08:30
  This year Autodesk set a new president by holding it's own Digital Prototyping forum, in addition to the many user events held by the Autodesk Resellers. Fin…
- 'Is that AutoCAD? Running on a Mac?!'* by: Paul Munford
  September 15, 2010, 08:35
  Shaan Hurley was in London this week, and he put out an open invitation to anyone who wanted to see Autocad running on the Mac. Find out what I thought of…
- Have you checked out Autocad for Mac, iPad and iPhone? by: Paul Munford
  September 1, 2010, 20:39
  Did you know that AutoCAD is now available for the Mac? Did you know that you can also run AutoCAD on your iPad or iPhone! I'm an Ex Mac User. Find our why…
- Autodesk Inventor 2011 is out now. by: Paul Munford
  March 28, 2010, 20:39
  I am really enthusiastic about the new tools in Autodesk Inventor 2011. There are a lot of new features that will make Inventor smoother and more intuitive.
- AutoCAD 2011 is out now. by: Paul Munford
  March 27, 2010, 15:23
  Is AutoCAD 2011 being Groomed by Autodesk to become the 'Rosetta stone' of the Autodesk product line?
Category: CAD Management (4)
A CAD Manager creates the right environment for great CAD to happen at their company. The CAD Managers duties may include contributing to the IT infrastructure,…
- Five pillars of effective CAD Management | Autodesk University 2016 by: Paul Munford
  October 14, 2016, 16:00
  Come and meet Paul Munford at Autodesk University 2016. Paul will be presenting 'Five pillars of Effective CAD Management'.
- A Day in the life of a CAD dork by: Paul Munford
  January 27, 2015, 15:30
  As a CAD manager for a bespoke furniture manufacturer, I have to balance many tasks. I am required to bill at least 50% of my time to projects. Of the…
- CM5690 Five Mistakes from a Rookie CAD Manager #AU2014 by: Paul Munford
  November 19, 2014, 21:30
  Speaking at Autodesk University is the most fun I've ever had with 150 other people in the room ;) CAD ManagerSo I'm pretty stoked to have been asked to…
- CAD Management: Learning to ask great questions! by: Paul Munford
  July 25, 2014, 09:30
  To perform my job as a Drafter, I have to have all the answers. To do well as a CAD manager, I'm learning the power of asking questions! I'll bet we all do…
Category: CSO (1)
- Paul Munford Joins Graitec by: Paul Munford
  August 3, 2015, 20:00
  Back in 2012 I announced via this blog that I was moving to a new post as CAD manager at Halstock cabinet makers. No it's time to announce the next step in my…

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