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Inserting multiple XREFs in AutoCAD 2010 – fixed in Update 1

Problem solved…
I originally posted this issue as a question… and then found the answer myself! Typical, doesn’t it just always happen that way!

The problem was with AutoCAD 2010 and the selection of multiple drawings for insertion as xref’s…

This was not possible before the release of Update 1 for AutoCAD 2010.

Autodesk posted a work-around for this issue back in July (before the update)…

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?siteID=123112&id=13505808&linkID=9240617

Anyway, the “workaround” now, is to install Update 1 for AutoCAD 2010…
and then to remember to read all of the “Defects Fixed” section of the Readme files provided with all future updates!

AutoCAD Map 3D 2010 – Update 1 Released

The first update (service pack) is now available for AutoCAD Map 3D 2010, for details and to download…

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?siteID=123112&id=13879008&linkID=9240858&CMP=OTC-RSSSUP01

Hotfix 2 - Autodesk Design Review 2010

Released in July, this second hotfix addresses the problem where the program unexpectedly closes…

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?siteID=123112&id=13484419&linkID=9338138

Hotfix - Autodesk Design Review 2010

Released back in June, this hotfix addresses a problem where the default print settings to PDF creators can result in very large print spooling sizes, low quality output, or printing errors…

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?siteID=123112&id=13420117&linkID=9338138

MTEXT editor - off the ribbon – Quick Tip

MTEXTTOOLBAR – System Variable

Controls the display of the Text Formatting toolbar.

Type: Integer
Saved in: User-settings
Initial value: 2

0 - The Text Formatting toolbar is never displayed.
1 - The Text Formatting toolbar is displayed upon selection of an MTEXT object.
2 - The Text Formatting toolbar does not display when the ribbon is on.

If you have the Ribbon closed (surely not!), the Text Formatting toolbar will be displayed by default.

AutoCAD Plant 3D released

Autodesk have officially released AutoCAD Plant 3D… in the US…

So we will have to wait a little longer in the APAC region.

I have been testing the Beta’s and have to say that I am impressed, although I have been out of the piping/process industry for a few years now, it is where I have spent most of my career (in numbers of years), and have been involved with a number of piping and plant design applications and have developed a couple of Piping and P&ID apps for AutoCAD.

Some blurb from the web site…

Design, model, and document process plants with AutoCAD® Plant 3D plant design software. Built on the familiar AutoCAD® software platform, AutoCAD Plant 3D brings modern 3D design to plant designers and engineers.

Features like spec-driven design and standard parts catalogs help to streamline the placement of piping, equipment, and support structures. Integrated AutoCAD® P&ID software functionality and quicker generation of isometric and orthographic drawings support productivity, accuracy, and coordination.

For further details see official site…

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=12261005&siteID=123112

AutoCAD 2010 Update 1 is available

The first update (service pack) is now available for AutoCAD 2010, for details and to download…

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?siteID=123112&id=13760520&linkID=9240618&CMP=OTC-RSSSUP01