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This is the best place for AutoCAD beginners to ask basic questions. Please be as specific as you can when describing your problem.
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This is the best place to ask questions if you're new to MAX or VIZ. Basic questions are just fine, so ask away!
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Other Autodesk Products
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SketchUp is a 3D application, currently taking the 3D design arena by storm. Since it can import and export DWG, it's the perfect partner for AutoCAD.
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Rhinoceros is a 3D NURBS modelling application developed by Robert McNeel Associates. Use this forum to discuss Rhino and its associated applications; Flamingo, Penguin and Bongo.
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This forum covers all the other design software you might use: Photoshop, Bryce, CorelDRAW, Illustrator, PowerPoint etc.
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Resources
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AutoLISP Archive (3 Viewing)
There are many AutoLISP routines posted at various places throughout this board. This archive brings the best of them together for easy retrieval.
How to use AutoLISP routines
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Remember those long ago days of AutoCAD R12? This forum is specially for those of us who hanker after the old days. Huh?
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