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AutoCAD Architecture 2025 Project Navigator Melinda Heavrin discusses how the AutoCAD Architecture Project Navigator’s Drawing Management environment organizes project files through hierarchical categories (Constructs, Views, Sheets), managed via dedicated tabs for project information, building object creation, view generation, and sheet plotting. It utilizes external references for linking project elements, employs a check-in/check-out system for collaborative version control, and provides tools for project maintenance like refreshing and repathing, ensuring efficient workflow and preventing file conflicts while emphasizing the importance of using the Project Navigator for project-related xrefs and preserving associated XML files.
AutoCAD Architecture 2025: Tips & Tricks in ACA Melinda Heavrin discusses how AutoCAD Architecture provides architects with specialized tools for efficient design and drafting, including layer management, enhanced object selection, intelligent dimensioning, powerful rendering capabilities, and robust geographic location features. These tools streamline workflows, improve accuracy, and enhance the overall design process.
Exploring Annotations in ACA Melinda Heavrin takes you through AutoCAD Architecture software's annotation capabilities.	posted by Melinda Heavrin March 27th, 2019
Exploring Spaces in ACA Melinda Heavrin helps you navigate Spaces in AutoCAD Architecture 2019 software.	posted by Melinda Heavrin February 25th, 2019
Tips & Tricks for AutoCAD Architecture 2018 Melinda Heavrin offers an array of productivity-boosting tips for AutoCAD Architecture 2018.	posted by Melinda Heavrin May 16th, 2018
Renovation Mode in ACA Melinda Heavrin walks you through Renovation Mode in AutoCAD Architecture 2018.	posted by Melinda Heavrin March 16th, 2018
Tailor Your Interface Melinda Heavrin demonstrates how to customize workspaces, toolbars, ribbon tabs, and more in AutoCAD Architecture 2018.	posted by Melinda Heavrin February 20th, 2018
Manage Sheet Sets with Ease Melinda Heavrin demonstrates drawing management with Sheet Sets in AutoCAD Architecture 2018.	posted by Melinda Heavrin January 26th, 2018
Exploring Display Themes Melinda Heavrin discusses the use of the Display Themes feature in AutoCAD Architecture 2018.	posted by Melinda Heavrin December 26th, 2017
Understanding ACA Schedule Tables Melinda Heavrin provides all you need to know about working with schedule tables in AutoCAD Architecture 2018.	posted by Melinda Heavrin November 20th, 2017
AEC Wall Objects Melinda Heavrin provides an overview of AEC Wall Objects along with some usage tips.	posted by Melinda Heavrin October 30th, 2017
The Project Navigator: The Center for Drawing Management Melinda Heavrin explores The Project Navigator within AutoCAD Architecture 2018.	posted by Melinda Heavrin September 19th, 2017
LotSpec: Options Management App for Production Home Builders Jonathan Albert presents LotSpec, a free app for AutoCAD Architecture that helps home builders manage options and configure option-specific plan sets.	posted by Jon Albert August 17th, 2017
Managing Styles Melinda Heavrin explores the Style Manager within AutoCAD Architecture 2018.	posted by Melinda Heavrin July 22nd, 2017
What’s New? PDF Import Melinda Heavrin walks you through new features in AutoCAD Architecture 2018 including PDF Import and Export,	posted by Melinda Heavrin July 8th, 2017
Working with Sections Melinda Heavrin offers this lesson on the use of Sections in AutoCAD Architecture 2017.	posted by Melinda Heavrin June 14th, 2017
Tips, Tricks & Timesavers for AutoCAD Architecture 2017 Melinda Heavrin offers quick tips for navigating and using AutoCAD Architecture 2017.	posted by Melinda Heavrin April 13th, 2017
Working with Annotations in AutoCAD Architecture Melinda Heavrin explores annotations in AutoCAD Architecture, including Keynotes, Notes and Labels, Callouts, and more.	posted by Melinda Heavrin March 30th, 2017
Point Clouds in ACA Melinda Heavrin demonstrates how to work with point clouds in AutoCAD Architecture 2017.	posted by Melinda Heavrin March 6th, 2017
Putting the “I” in BIM: How to Work with the Information Needed for a Building Information Model Rick Burchett helps you establish a clear understanding of the information behind the model.	posted by Rick Burchett February 15th, 2017

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