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Archive for the 'Data Shortcuts' Category


So Who Needs Vault?

Posted by James Wedding, P.E. on 25th June 2008

As more users begin unwrapping their C3D 2009 boxes and make the jump, we’re seeing more and more questions about Vault and Data Shortcuts in the groups and in our mailboxes. I’ve been a huge advocate of Vault the past two releases, basically as a matter of riding the horse ya got. Vault wasn’t perfect (and it fact, downright sucked sometimes,) but it was better than using data shortcuts in my opinion.

Jump back to last fall, when I first got a look at Data Shortcuts for 2009. My first question was, “So who needs Vault?” The answer is after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted in 2009, Consulting, Data Shortcuts, Vault | 7 Comments »

Shift in EECast Schedule

Posted by James Wedding, P.E. on 17th June 2008

Since Jason is teaching Core Concepts this week in the mornings, and the EECast is scheduled to start at 11 AM our time (Central), there would seem to be a bit of conflict with him discussing point clouds during the EECast this week. Never fear dear readers, we have a plan! In a bold move (ok, in just a scheduling move,) I’m covering What’s New with Data Shortcuts in 2009.

In a quick hour, we’ll review the changes to using Data Shortcuts in C3D 2009. We’ll look at the Project Template, the Working Folder, the Shortcuts folder and the mechanics of using Data Shortcuts as part of your actual project. Additionally, we’ll look at the new Data Shortcuts Editor to repath your in-place shortcuts to new information as it’s available. Take a shortcut to 2009 with this nuts and bolts EECast.

See you then!

Posted in 2009, Data Shortcuts, EECast, Engineered Efficiency | No Comments »

Data Shortcuts in Civil3D 2009

Posted by Joshua Modglin on 11th April 2008

All right, I promise to shut up about Data Shortcuts for awhile after this.

First, what has changed with Data Shortcuts in Civil3D 2009? How do you work with them now? How will it affect your work flow and/or directory structure?

Let’s take a look after the jump

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Posted in 2009, Data Shortcuts, civil3d.com | 8 Comments »

History of Data Shortcuts

Posted by Joshua Modglin on 4th April 2008

There has been some discussion on the Autodesk DG recently of how to work with Data Shortcuts. What are Data Shortcuts, how do you work with them, and how have they changed over the releases?

Click to read more.

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Posted in 2007, 2008, 2009, Data Shortcuts, General, civil3d.com | 7 Comments »

Edit Data Shortcuts on the Fly

Posted by Joshua Modglin on 27th March 2008

This is my first post here and I feel excited to be able to post to Civil3D.com! As some of you may know, I am a strong proponent of Data Shortcuts. Of course, currently Vault has its place, especially in larger engineering firms. Civil3D 2009 has changed the way to work with Data Shortcuts that has really made it a competitor in the data management arena.

What to learn more?

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Posted in 2009, Data Shortcuts, civil3d.com | 9 Comments »