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Changing units in BricsCAD
Sometimes when you are sent a drawing to check over you may realise that it is in the wrong unit and needs to be changed. This could be imperial to metric, cm to mm, etc... Either way follow the below to get everything straight. Important note: While ...How to change point size in BricsCAD
When zooming in and out from your model you may also see the points changing size in comparison to the rest of the model, this is due to the command PDSIZE. When set to 0 this will mean your points will take up 5% of the screen at all times. If you’d ...How to create a custom template in BricsCAD
BricsCAD has many options to customise how the space looks, feels and behaves. All these options can be changed and then saved as your own custom template that is ready to go every time you need it. We will cover how to change a few basic settings, ...Why is my Bluebeam plan showing as unassigned?
We have seen recently after a renewal of Bluebeam some users find that their plan is showing as unassigned. This can happen for a number of reasons but the first step is to head into the organisation portal and reassign the plan yourself. The admin ...Solidworks Specifications: A deeper dive
We often get asked about the specifications for our software and most are easy to look at the recommended and find a machine that hits those specs. As Solidworks has a lot more going on inside of it with the 3D Experience portal, the vast array of ...
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V-Ray License Server - Online Licensing Not Working
When accessing the V-Ray Online License Server (OLS) at http://localhost:30304/, you will see an orange or red light next to 'Online Licensing' if it isn't working correctly. To fix this, first check that the computer you are using is connected to ...Language Packs In Cinema 4D
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