Convert PDF to AutoCAD for Free

I can't count how many times I came across a 2D PDF drawing that I wish I can modify slightly. Over the years I looked at many different tools that would aid in turning a stale PDF into something usable. Enter ConvertPDFtoAutoCAD. I like how simple it is and how instant. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the output dwg file. So, if you're looking for a quick and easy way to turn those PDFs into dwg (or DXF by extension), then give this a shot. Of course, what really sold me on this service is that it's completely free and that's the best price.

CATIA V5 - Simplify Surfaces, then flatten them

more often than not, we get surfaces that are too complex for our needs. This video shows how to take a multifaceted surface and turn it into a simple, easier to deal with element. The rough Offset will do the trick as the standard offset tool does not know how to deal with this type of information. As a bonus, we also flatten the final result and place it into a 2D drawing.

 


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Mastering Revit Architecture 2010

This is the ultimate resource for anyone interested in Revit. It's has 819 pages and is made up of 24 chapters detailing everything you need to know. Since the demand for such a resource is high, I wont upload it as I have a limited bandwidth cap with my FTP site. I will, however, forward the PDF version of the book for free to those who are interested. email me at

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Autodesk Revit demonstrations

I have a collection of videos for Autodesk Revit that I've uploaded. They are all in high quality. They are very useful for those who want to have a quick overview of the software. Many of my students and colleagues have been asking about Revit. So, here it is, free of charge.

To view them:

- Download the zip file
- Extract it to your Hard drive
- Open one of the 14 sections
- Open the HTML file. This one retains the proper formatting


Download here