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Archive for February 20th, 2008

REGEN Rules: What You Can Do About Slow Plots and Regens

Posted by Dana Breig Probert, EIT on 20th February 2008

I am here. You’ve missed me, eh? Well, I’ve put aside writing our two new books about the next release (an updated Mastering and a new title called Introducing), and my web training for just a few minutes to talk about something I’ve had on my mind for a long time.

The symptoms: Civil 3D had been working fine. You were modeling, building and shaping the land. Then BANG. Changing from one layout to another takes forever (such as 30 seconds or more). Regen times are slow. And plotting? Try sending a 20 sheet plan set to the plotter, go to the vending machine in the basement then back up to the 5th floor to chat up the receptionist for say, 3 hours (literally). Then your plot will appear. Or not.

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Posted in 2007, 2008, 2009, Best Practices, Labels, Objects, Styles | 25 Comments »

Joshua Modglin Joins Engineered Efficiency’s Expanding Team

Posted by Mark Scacco, P.E. on 20th February 2008

 

Itasca, Illinois (February 20, 2008)- Engineered Efficiency, Inc., in its continued quest to bring the best minds in the nation to bear on the tasks of integrating advanced 3D modeling software into industry workflows, is pleased to announce the addition of Joshua Modglin to its team of experts. Joshua will assist EE in the ongoing development of its ProPack line of Civil 3D add-on applications. Read more about Joshua after the jump.

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What’s My Favorite New Feature of 2009?

Posted by Jason Hickey on 20th February 2008

Overall, I’m a fan of 2009. A really big fan. It’s ugly, but I think James already discussed that at length. But there are two features of the new release that I hold very near and dear to my heart - want to find out more? Follow the link…

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Posted in 2009, Labels, Parcels, Polylines, Reports, Surveying | 13 Comments »