tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89009468472188621942024-03-27T01:51:01.116-07:00ArchBlocks CAD BlogProviding CAD tools, AutoCAD tutorials, and design resources, and news for architectural, interior, and landscape designers.Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07823152633031061834noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900946847218862194.post-55906802808890971602014-08-05T07:10:00.000-07:002014-08-05T07:10:21.333-07:00How to Insert AutoCAD Electrical Symbols and BlocksHere is a free AutoCAD tutorial that will show you some good basic techniques on how to insert AutoCAD electrical blocks into a lighting plan.<br />
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<a href="http://www.archblocks.com/free-autocad-tutorials/electrical-symbols-tutorial">http://www.archblocks.com/free-autocad-tutorials/electrical-symbols-tutorial</a><br />
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Please send me a note if you have any questions.<br />
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Have a great day!<br />
KevinKevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07823152633031061834noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900946847218862194.post-40414773715024613662014-07-22T11:36:00.002-07:002014-07-22T11:36:39.827-07:00New ArchBlocks products on the way!Keep a close watch on the <a href="http://archblocks.com/">ArchBlocks.com</a> website in the next couple months! We are adding many new AutoCAD symbol libraries and CAD design resources.<br />
Please send us a note if you have any ideas of new CAD block libraries that we don't already offer, or send us a note if you would like to see any improvements in our existing products.<br />
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Have a great day!<br />
KevinKevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07823152633031061834noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900946847218862194.post-41017478562578051542012-11-05T08:29:00.001-08:002012-11-05T08:29:34.731-08:00Free AutoCAD Tutorial on PaperspaceThis is a great one page free AutoCAD tutorial on how to use Paperspace. This tutorial has great digrams that visually explain how the Paperspace environment works in AutoCAD.<br />
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Just click on the link below;<br />
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<a href="http://www.archblocks.com/free-autocad-tutorials/how-to-use-autocad-paperspace-tutorial" target="_blank">http://www.archblocks.com/free-autocad-tutorials/how-to-use-autocad-paperspace-tutorial </a><br />
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Please let me know if you have any questions.<br />
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Thanks, Kevin<br />
Email: Kevin@ArchBlocks.comKevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07823152633031061834noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900946847218862194.post-29077945827675314772012-03-07T08:48:00.000-08:002012-03-07T08:52:11.547-08:00<h2 style="color: #93c47d; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: maroon; font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">~Kevin</span></span></span></h2>Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07823152633031061834noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900946847218862194.post-28022187689730598252011-09-09T06:36:00.001-07:002011-09-09T06:36:54.545-07:00Trying the new Blooger app for the IPhoneThis is a test post using the new Blogger app for the iPhone. I like it so far!<br />
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KevinKevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07823152633031061834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900946847218862194.post-82753212021751895112011-06-27T08:17:00.000-07:002011-06-27T08:17:29.002-07:00Autodesk Exchange Apps introduced in AutoCAD 2012<h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="color: #f1c232; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">ArchBlocks CAD symbol libraries and titleblocks are now available directly from the AutoCAD 2012 menu, via Autodesk Exchange Apps Store! Please check it out.</span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="color: #f1c232; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"> <a href="http://blog.jtbworld.com/2011/06/autodesk-exchange-apps-introduced-in.html">http://blog.jtbworld.com/2011/06/autodesk-exchange-apps-introduced-in.html</a></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="color: #f1c232; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"> Have a great day!</span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="color: #f1c232; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Kevin</span></span></h6>Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07823152633031061834noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900946847218862194.post-84518710241543057502011-06-02T07:55:00.000-07:002011-06-02T07:55:15.266-07:00What's New in AutoCAD 2012Here is a video from the Autodesk Exchange showing the new features of AutoCAD 2012.<br />
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KevinKevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07823152633031061834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900946847218862194.post-29597912669380049262011-02-21T10:16:00.000-08:002011-02-21T10:16:56.294-08:00The New and Improved AUGIWorld magazine – Now available for download and online!The latest version of the new and improved AUGIWorld magazine is now available to download and read online.<br />
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KevinKevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07823152633031061834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900946847218862194.post-42761371592273041682011-02-12T09:05:00.000-08:002011-02-12T09:05:47.770-08:00Check Out Autodesk Homestyler SoftwareCreate and share 2D and 3D home designs with Autodesk® Homestyler™ free online home design software. Visualize design ideas in minutes. It’s easy-to-use and accessible anytime, anywhere. <br />
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<a href="http://www.homestyler.com/">http://www.homestyler.com/</a>Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07823152633031061834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900946847218862194.post-36478131079390753272010-12-15T09:03:00.000-08:002010-12-15T09:04:18.874-08:00Do Building Codes Really Do Us Any Good? - Fine Homebuilding<a href="http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/14429/do-building-codes-really-do-us-any-good">Do Building Codes Really Do Us Any Good? - Fine Homebuilding</a>Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07823152633031061834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900946847218862194.post-71291627742383961872010-09-23T08:35:00.000-07:002010-09-23T08:35:17.606-07:00Free AutoCAD Student Software DownloadsFree AutoCAD and Autodesk software downloads for students at Autodesk Education Community. 25 products available with a new extended 3 year license.<br />
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This is a great way to get started using AutoCAD!Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07823152633031061834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900946847218862194.post-60346687654928186432010-09-23T08:04:00.000-07:002010-09-23T08:36:53.725-07:00AUGI's Top 10 Reasons to Attend Autodesk UniversityAutodesk University 2010 is coming sooner than you think. Registration is open and you can sign up now. Selecting classes is easy and there are plenty to choose from.<br />
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Click on the link below to see the article;<br />
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KevinKevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07823152633031061834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900946847218862194.post-50939081274441686312010-06-23T12:35:00.000-07:002010-06-23T12:35:49.785-07:00AutoCAD Video Tutorial - Creating a Lighting PlanThis is Part 2 of the AutoCAD video tutorial series called "Creating a Lighting Plan". I will cover how to place wiring arcs from your wall switches to your lighting fixtures. Included is the tip on how to create tangent arcs for smooth serpentine wiring. Nothing looks worse that seeing connected arcs in a AutoCAD drawing that aren't tangent! Also covered is the Polyline Arc option to create wiring arcs that are one continuous object.<br />
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KevinKevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07823152633031061834noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900946847218862194.post-25616025980299000752010-06-23T12:20:00.000-07:002010-06-23T12:20:15.761-07:00AutoCAD Video Tutorial - Creating a Lighting Plan - Part 1Here is Part 1 of my two part AutoCAD video tutorial series on Creating a Lighting Plan. This AutoCAD video shows you how to insert CAD electrical symbols into your lighting plan project drawings. Part 2 shows you how to add your wiring to the switches and lighting fixtures.<br />
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KevinKevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07823152633031061834noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900946847218862194.post-63039455848874146542010-05-17T10:20:00.000-07:002010-05-17T10:20:38.613-07:00AUGI annouces that the latest issue of AUGIWorld is now available for download.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglVJy_qmyqGl80WG8DPSW-cAHzGGL-oAv41Qw3blI2NRr6KhzyFeaXt000m2dTsSD8g4kw0nbrqSyAbcYLrsbJCM3Esmjcts0Loqi6OGJY8ElibOVp_70bV6IQ-PHHqRhw7s9u4G2FuSI/s1600/AUGI+World+Mag+Cover+5-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglVJy_qmyqGl80WG8DPSW-cAHzGGL-oAv41Qw3blI2NRr6KhzyFeaXt000m2dTsSD8g4kw0nbrqSyAbcYLrsbJCM3Esmjcts0Loqi6OGJY8ElibOVp_70bV6IQ-PHHqRhw7s9u4G2FuSI/s320/AUGI+World+Mag+Cover+5-10.jpg" wt="true" /></a></div>What's New for 2011? - AUGIWorld writers dive into the newest releases of popular Autodesk products including AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Autodesk Revit. You'll learn about all the new features and major enhancements in this year's products.Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07823152633031061834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900946847218862194.post-72908451432489232192010-05-10T10:31:00.000-07:002010-05-10T11:55:53.792-07:00Guest Post by: Jack Lundee<div align="left"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Green Spaces Provide Great Economic Potential<br /></span></strong><br />Some of the more heavily discussed topics of early 2010 include obesity, green infrastructure, clean water, and more. In particular, the addition and/or substitution of green spaces have been quite controversial as of late. Senior resident of Urban Land Institute <a href="http://beforeitsnews.com/news/30860/Green_Infrastructure:_More_Bang_for_Your_Conservation_Buck.html"><span style="color:#3366ff;">Ed T. McMahon</span></a> states "Green space adds value to property." Not only would these areas of conservation drive economic trends upward, but they also improve the overall health of the surrounding community. For example, substituting things like golf courses with conservation areas would essentially increase surrounding property value while diminishing overpriced maintenance fees. The same holds true for airports and other large acre-eating developments. </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Some of these areas are already abandoned or unkempt. For instance, park and recreational areas that were once highly visited have become urban wastelands. In an article from the <a href="http://www.sltrib.com/ci_14838653" rel="nofollow"><span style="color:#3366ff;">Salt Lake Tribute</span></a>, Lindsay Whitehurst discusses how an area that was capped with tennis courts to replace an old reservoir had been empty for some time now. She further explains how the University of Utah received a loan to fill the old reservoir and turn the land into a conservation area. Bob Sperling, manager of the water design team for Salt Lake City public utilities, infers high costs when he mentions challenging structural design. Aside from this, safety was a tremendous issue which was later justified when a large piece of slate gave way. It wasn't soon thereafter that it was noticed by Sperling during a routine inspection.<br /><br />Much larger metropolitan areas are also playing their role in promoting sustainability by implementing many Green Spaces within the city. In Meg Muckenhoupt's new book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bostons-Gardens-Green-Spaces-Muckenhoupt/dp/1934598038" rel="nofollow"><span style="color:#3366ff;">Boston's Gardens & Green Spaces</span></a>, she discusses different green space within the city of Boston. With very low cost maintenance fees and little liability, these areas are perfect for protecting our wildlife and the environment. They also attract further tourism; which would in turn generate revenue from ticket/tour sales.</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">This aligns with the implications of "economic viability" and long term sustainability, posing the question, "Would the substitution of golf courses and airports in the short term lead to an abrupt economic downfall? It's true that this type of architecture provides undoubtedly high revenue. On the contrary, they both come with ridiculously high expenses and maintenance. Incorporating various elements of green architecture implies things like green roofing, which could in turn drive down electrical/gas costs dramatically.</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Guest Author:</div><div align="left">Jack Lundee</div><div align="left"><a title="http://everythingleft.wordpress.com/" href="http://everythingleft.wordpress.com/">http://everythingleft.wordpress.com/</a></div><div align="left"><a href="http://twitter.com/j_lundee">http://twitter.com/j_lundee</a></div><div align="left"></div>Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07823152633031061834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900946847218862194.post-21321922945262839492010-04-29T10:58:00.000-07:002010-04-29T11:17:51.677-07:00AutoCAD eBook Tutorials now at ArchBlocks.com<strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">ArchBlocks.com now offers AutoCAD ebooks by Ralph Grabowski!<br /></span></strong><br />Ralph Grabowski is Editor of upFront.eZine e-newsletter and the former Senior Editor at CADalyst magazine. He is the author of more than 100 books about AutoCAD and other graphics software. All the ebooks that are offered are downloaded immediately and come in PDF format.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.archblocks.com/autocad-ebooks-1.html"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 237px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 287px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465620841401867282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcH5y6U7H187GWIxw_i0cBRqOTdacvsG65h98cUHFPgB7cCVu9gJDYOdKgVE4dhiOaP3JqOAtCZsE6Lyir4Gv_TKYT2BExssLIzciYkvJ99RiO5BfBwcYt3dsIHC7OldAkd0xk0v1ekT4/s320/Inside+2011+Cover-a.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="left">List of ebooks that are now available:<br /><br /><strong>What's Inside? AutoCAD 2011:</strong> Covers all the latest new featues of AutoCAD 2011 that started shipping in April 2010.<br /><br /><strong>Tailoring Dynamic Blocks AutoCAD 2010:</strong> a complete tutorial for creating and understanding dynamic blocks.<br /><br /><strong>Tailoring AutoCAD 2010:</strong> getting the most out of your AutoCAD environment from basic to advanced topics.<br /><br /><strong>Tailoring AutoLISP-DCL-Diesel:</strong> learn AutoCAD customization from basic to advanced topics.<br /><br /><strong>Tailoring AutoCAD 2010 CUI:</strong> increase your productivity by creating a custom user interface specific to your production needs. </div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;">See sample pages from all the above ebook by clicking on the botton below:</span></div><a href="http://www.archblocks.com/autocad-ebooks-1.html"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 175px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 117px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465621386775916226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZprGHR2_tMW7T3Hgr2KZSi6779pU0X5Je9Dv-zUu9FDpWHEdf6dbIyzdvpoUu3-NnBlw0eomxY_eY-CcQvYoTSDe28QLCRlu4EummMnWyp22dOwYvKBfxi5JhkGsueXtnJDZgaxhBxs/s320/Preview+Pages+Button+Cut-03.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="left"></div>Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07823152633031061834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900946847218862194.post-54471856630496519772010-04-19T10:18:00.000-07:002010-04-19T10:23:38.408-07:00Lynn Allen's Latest AutoCAD Tips!You can now download from AutoCAD Exchange, "Lynn Allen's AutoCAD 2011 Tips" in PDF format. It gives you some great insight on the new features of AutoCAD 2011.<br /><br /><a href="http://autocad.autodesk.com/?nd=autocad_tips_tutorials_detail&adsk_tip_id=1003&jid=2036">http://autocad.autodesk.com/?nd=autocad_tips_tutorials_detail&adsk_tip_id=1003&jid=2036</a><br /><br />Have a great day!<br />KevinKevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07823152633031061834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900946847218862194.post-75681036648140746802010-03-10T11:30:00.000-08:002010-03-10T11:43:00.072-08:00CAD Hatch Patterns now at ArchBlocks.com<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">100 Plus Hatch Patterns</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span></strong></div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="left">The AutoCAD hatch patterns library called <a title="CAD Hatch Patterns" href="http://www.archblocks.com/autocad-hatch-patterns-1.html" target="_self"><span style="color:#3366ff;">100 Plus Hatch Patterns</span></a> from <em><span style="color:#ffcc66;">CompugraphX</span></em> has just been added to the list of products available on <a href="http://www.archblocks.com/autocad-hatch-patterns-1.html">ArchBlocks.com</a>. There are over 365 hatch patterns in this library for the architectural and civil engineering designer. Great CAD hatch patterns for wood, natural stone, roofing material, brick, and floor tile.</div><br /><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 327px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 387px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447090303862654594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUPQYGc6ZlydwpNTjByqDMTp-RIe_kZ1TR4_FsNn9UvAMtAm5NEwImW5BuxE1t8BxavSaNxVy-6GsGHq8lrPxNMj7gwpSnqa3QSLkLbQnnhLYKQadm5W4gXDUSEWBX-RO1DMiuh0bCNkQ/s320/AutoCAD+Hatch+Patterns-1.jpg" /></div><p align="center">Check out all the great CAD hatch patterns available by clicking <strong><a href="http://www.archblocks.com/autocad-hatch-patterns-1.html"><span style="color:#990000;">HERE.</span></a></strong></p><p align="center"><strong></strong></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"></p>Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07823152633031061834noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900946847218862194.post-54550326908796862742010-01-08T10:52:00.000-08:002010-01-08T11:36:02.564-08:00ArchBlocks Design Contest Winner<div align="center">The first ever ArchBlocks Design Contest had many great submissions.</div><div align="center">Remember to send in an entry for Janurary 2010!</div><div align="center">The winner receives <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">$100.00</span></strong></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ffcc00;">December 2009 Winner</span></strong></div><p><br />Jason Harris of Cordova Tennesee, is our December 2009 ArchBlocks Design Contest Winner. Jason used the add-on software to AutoCAD called "M-Color" to add the color fills and textures.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 323px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 416px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424451627749500418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGCb1SKPxvQ6f9fm-2TLduF3q39CvKNpDPusreq1i935iGPYb24Nyfy9_yLKoaxZ1hO60yv9_V4WNZ5Sx_gx-xfWmd-md2Z5mG2OuD-KZldDrKzmj25-a4vUVUd2aBUMs2iB-174DPZ_U/s320/Jason+Haris-01.jpg" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 373px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424451789199063938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNA0HJAKfp1SuqLLQkupv0KaOb9ahM4TPoWpYSbZqFoxnmvyOwGolge6WouKCWjtAc0BZWWHVPuKM8IZz09hZ4SluYsFubGyNKJrILrC95v4_gZG9qeg1jXKQ50HnJoj_J9BHq8grgSxM/s320/Jason+Haris-02.jpg" /><br />If you have any any great designs that you would to send in, just attach them to an email and send them to me at: <a href="mailto:Kevin@ArchBlocks.com"><span style="color:#ffcc00;">Kevin@ArchBlocks.com</span></a><span style="color:#ffcc00;"><br /></span><br />We accept any digital format, .dwg, .pdf, .jpg, etc. </p><p>Be sure to stop by the <a href="http://www.archblocks.com/">http://www.archblocks.com/</a> website to see the many new products being offered.</p><p>Everyone have a great New Year! ~Kevin </p>Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07823152633031061834noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900946847218862194.post-49911731155693290912009-11-23T23:12:00.000-08:002009-11-24T10:47:05.946-08:00ArchBlocks.com Design Contest<span style="font-size:180%;"><strong><span style="color:#009900;"></span></strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><strong><span style="color:#009900;">Happy Holidays!</span></strong><br /></span><br />Here is your chance to show off your amazing creative abilities! ArchBlocks.com is holding a monthly design contest and the winner will receive <span style="color:#ffcc66;"><strong>$100.00!</strong></span><br /><br />Accepting entries now, so send in your CAD drawings, elevations, illustrations that show how you used at least one of the blocks from the <a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102840284421&s=916&e=001trs3gdGweiPCpQbu6hLNcK1jgezXpd79QrrApDh4rNmKWZ1ITTBsC-pds9vLNQvf-291GlQFgzZVMSDZvXvmVkInizO1r9dUv2_cBDPCRnnzi9ZmQ0_nfA==" shape="rect" target="_blank" s="916&e=" 291glqfgzzvmsdzvxvmvkinizo1r9duv2_cbdpcrnnzi9zmq0_nfa="=" track="on" linktype="link">ArchBlocks.com</a> block libraries.<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 386px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 204px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407741963149778642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5NDtsrmNbrvFPc3ix0CXiyDUHYyJSk7QQyTiGUwFWt7ZF467ri3HcH4Epyr7hyotu36YizL01V6vN8_QNxiyCfI_JNlglazbxk_pAK5l8xJt8Fhh2E65-yyAIJ6XOV0aXA3JiTOJrmjg/s320/Mission+Vigette3+Blk+BG.jpg" />The entry deadline is December 15th, 2009. As my part to help with an economic stimulus package, the winner will be selected and the check sent by December 17th, 2009. Just in time for some Holiday gift giving!<br /><br />For more information on the ArchBlocks.com design contest go to:<br /><br /><a href="http://tinyurl.com/ylouzo6"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;">http://tinyurl.com/ylouzo6</span></a></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div>Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07823152633031061834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900946847218862194.post-4081247512785958692009-11-22T19:46:00.000-08:002009-11-22T19:59:44.334-08:00AutoCAD Tutorial on Managing Screened Colors with Plot Styles.<div align="left">There's a new AutoCAD tutorial on the <a href="http://www.archblocks.com/">http://www.archblocks.com/</a> website on how to manage screened colors when plotting, by using Plot Styles. </div><div align="left"><br /> </div><div align="left"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 65px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407143292288995090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzoxjAcd_FcoR37mHOdXiYhNaPJkAc5VulooljQYfN7LOftTSMbqq8f9hYNOZeY0AEbrOvG3czBKRc7LDFNis3Ubj-IWTuud_vYGRYYmw1VKkBfl78agszdvXZyyS1oXtpq1VKsYPY_VM/s320/05+Screen+Chart.png" /></div><p align="center">Example of screened colors when plotted.</p><p>Check it out:<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.archblocks.com/free-autocad-tutorials"><span style="color:#cc0000;">http://www.archblocks.com/free-autocad-tutorials</span></a><br /><br />If you have any questions, or comments about the tutorial, please let me know.<br /><br />Take care,<br />Kevin</p>Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07823152633031061834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900946847218862194.post-39123484058999954222009-10-30T12:31:00.000-07:002009-10-30T12:35:46.428-07:00ArchBlocks October NewsletterHello!<br /><br />Get all the latest happenings with the ArchBlocks.com website by checking out the October newsletter!<br /><br />October 2009 <a href="http://tinyurl.com/yzmden9">http://tinyurl.com/yzmden9</a>Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07823152633031061834noreply@blogger.com0