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Draftsight DSLS licensing for Enterprise
Draftsight has multiple ways to licence their software, one being DSLS for Enterprise subscribers. This gives you the perks of sharing licences without needing a dedicated network. Target ID If you have purchased this you will first be asked to ...BricsCAD Perpetual Licence changes
This is a notice about the important change to the BricsCAD Upgrade and Support Policy, which will take effect on January 1, 2026. Customers who own perpetual licenses should be informed directly however this is still important information when ...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, ...
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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
The language packs in Cinema 4D can be found under Help > Check for Updates and then by going to the 'Optional' tab. If the machine is connected to the internet the 'MAXON Online Updater' should appear automatically when Cinema 4D is first installed ...Educational Software - Procedures & Processing Times
Educational software requires additional paperwork and checks. We require proof of genuine academic status that explicitly shows in-date, relevant credentials. Only current students working towards a recognised, major qualification or verifiable ...What's the Difference Between Google SketchUp & Trimble SketchUp?
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