AutoCAD Architecture Resource Center

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Q:Dear Amy, Does 3ds Max play nice with AutoCAD Architecture?
posted by: Just Wanna Play Nice

A:Dear Nice, Yes, these two products are fully compatible! A companion product to AutoCAD Architecture, 3ds Max allows you to create high-quality visualizations of your designs. To see this great product in action, click here to check out my tutorial, 3ds Max Interoperability with AutoCAD Architecture.

Q:Dear Amy, I need to create high-quality visualizations of my AutoCAD Architecture designs, but I'm concerned that it'll take too long. Can you help?
posted by: Speedy

A:Dear Speedy, Absolutely! 3ds Max works seamlessly - and quickly - with AutoCAD Architecture to help you create advanced visualizations. If you'd like to see and hear about more improvements, click here to check out my tutorial, Speed & Workflow Enhancements in 3ds Max.

Q:Dear Amy, how do you find answers to all the questions you receive?
posted by: Looking for Answers

A:Dear Looking, when questions come in, I utilize several resources to find answers. Below I've listed my favorites.

  1. Join AUGI.com for Autodesk discussion groups. Usually, someone else has had the same question and posted an answer to it – saving you a lot of work!
  2. Also check out Autodesk.com/discussion. Can't find what you're looking for on AUGI? Odds are that you'll find it here.
  3. Try Autodesk.com/products for product info and resources, such as FAQs, white papers, and demos.
  4. Search Google.com. You'll be surprised by all the relevant hits you'll get back on blogs, articles, and web sites.

Q:Dear Amy, How do you get space objects and room finish objects to show up in the properties as shown in your tutorial?
posted by: Lost in Space

A:Dear Lost, The room finish data shown in properties is attached when the space entity is tagged. Space tags can be found in the content browser under the Documentation catalogs (Imperial and Metric). Check out my tagging tutorials to learn more.

Q:Dear Amy, I found your page by chance and am so happy! I have bookmarked it and go thru it almost everyday, even repeating the lessons – so clear and pleasant. Is there a way to contact you with specific problems?
posted by: Francisco

A:Dear Francisco, Thank you! It's really nice to know that the web site is helping you better understand AutoCAD Architecture. I will continue to add more content to make it an even better resource for you in the future. Let me know if there are specific topics you are interested in – you can continue to contact me with questions through the web site!

Q:Dear Amy, My company primarily produces architectural details, not floor plans or elevations. Is AutoCAD Architecture right for me or should we use a normal version of AutoCAD?
posted by: Justin

A:Dear Justin, The Detail Component Manager in AutoCAD Architecture is absolutely essential to a company that spends most of their time producing architectural details. The extra investment for AutoCAD Architecture would pay for itself quickly in time saved with just the detailing tools.

Q:Dear Amy, Is there a better, easier way to create interior elevations?
posted by: Depressed Elevations

A:Good news! There is. You can easily and quickly create them using some of the 3D features in AutoCAD Architecture. Check out my Interior Elevations tutorial to see how!

Q:Dear Amy, What is the meaning of life?
posted by: Doubtful Drafter

A:I don't know, but I do know that the life-saving drafting features in AutoCAD Architecture will give you more time to look for it.

Q:Dear Amy, AutoCAD is fine for what I do, so why switch?
posted by: Stuck in My Ways

A:Don't you have better things to do than waste time performing tedious tasks? Seriously! Read this white paper to see just how much faster you could be working.