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AutoCAD 2016 - Adding the ability to digitally sign lisp files!

This is new!  

You can now digitally sign your .lsp, .fas and .vlx files in AutoCAD with this tool.

In AutoCAD 2016 we added the ability to digitally sign lisp files (.lsp, .fas and .vlx). We have the GUI version, AcSignApply.exe (which gets installed in the AutoCAD install folder) to sign the lisp files.

AcSignTool.exe is the commandline version of AcSignApply.exe. It is meant for signing lisp files in a batch process. AutoCAD doesn't need to be installed.

IMPORTANT: Please ensure that all files from this tool are copied in the same folder.

You can find the usage instructions by entering AcSigntool.exe /?

 

Download the tool:

http://knowledge.autodesk.com/sites/default/files/file_downloads/AcSignTool.zip

 

Source Autodesk:

http://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/downloads/caas/downloads/content/autodesk-C2-AE-autocad-C2-AE-2016-lisp-signing-command-line-tool.html?v=2016

 

AutoCAD 2016 hotfix - publish performance and plotting

 Autodesk has published and posted a hotfix for the AutoCAD 2016 based programs.

This Hotfix applies to the shipping versions of the following Autodesk products on all supported languages. It can be applied both to products installed stand-alone, as well as to those installed from suites.

- Autodesk AutoCAD 2016
- Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture 2016
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016
- Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical 2016
- Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D 2016
- Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical 2016
- Autodesk AutoCAD MEP 2016
- Autodesk AutoCAD P&ID 2016
- Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D 2016
- Autodesk AutoCAD Utility Design 2016

The following issues are addressed by this Hotfix:
- A display issue with the design feed palette, Geographic Location dialog, Help window browser, and Start page for Windows 8.1 operating systems at high DPI settings;
- A performance issue with the Publish command;
- A plotting issue where text formatted right-to-left plots upside down.

Download the hotfix and double click it to install, note you should be logged in with administrator permissions first:

32-bit:
http://knowledge.autodesk.com/sites/default/files/file_downloads/AutoCAD_2016_Hotfix_1_x86.exe

64-bit:
http://knowledge.autodesk.com/sites/default/files/file_downloads/AutoCAD_2016_Hotfix_1_x64.exe

Source:
http://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/downloads/caas/downloads/content/autodesk-C2-AE-autocad-C2-AE-2016-hotfix-1.html?v=2016

 

 

 

Inventor Format Text box is auto-hiding

Inventor's Text dialog box has an Auto-hide option you may want use if you want the dialog box to minimize when you move the cursor away from it.

Or if it's minimizing and you want to turn the feature off, here's where you find it:

It can be accessed in the title bar's shortcut menu:

 

 

 

 

 

 

All Hotfixes for 3DS Max/3DS Max Design

3DS MAX 

3DS Max 2012

• Hotfix 1 - Read the read me file
• Hotfix 2 - Hot Fix 2 from Autodesk for Autodesk® 3ds Max® 2012 and Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design 2012 software includes fixes for issues with stability and performance based on customer feedback.
• Composite hotfix 

3DS MAX DESIGN

3DS Max Design 2012

• Hotfix 1 - Hot Fix 1 from Autodesk for Autodesk® 3ds Max® 2012 and Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design 2012 software includes fixes for issues with stability and performance based on customer feedback.
• Composite hotfix 

Revit: Collaboration for Revit Install Issues

If you are like me and just now getting around to installing Collaboration for Revit you will need to have update 8 installed.  With the new v5 download it will install update 8 if it is not already installed. 

You can download The Autodesk A360 Collaboration v5 for Revit 2015 add-in here and as always, please thoroughly review the Readme document.

But sometimes when you install things, even when you have everything in place...things can go wrong.  

For example, I had update 8 installed prior, then I installed C4R, but when I opened Revit I got the following DBApplication error.

So I closed that dialog and got this one...

 Luckily I wasn't the first to run into this...

Possible Solution 1

So I used the following Autodesk link to uninstall C4R, cleared the extraction folder from the C:\Autodesk folder and then reinstalled C4R and when the install completed and I opened Revit I got the same DBApplication error again....so then I moved on to....

Possible Solution 2

I used this Autodesk Link for assistance, which had me replace the Revit.exe.config file located in the following location: C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Revit 2015

 

I'm happy to say that the second process resolved the issue for me.

 

 

AutoCAD Architecture/AutoCAD MEP: Adding toolbars and menus to the workspace for a classic look

Here is how to get the classic look into your AutoCAD Architectural or AutoCAD MEP software without losing your vertical tools.

Open your software. At the command line type CUI to bring up the customize user interface dialog box. 

At the top of the dialog box click on the Transfer tab.

NOTE:

• The left side is your current aca.cuix do not alter or do anything with this side.
• The right side will be any new or added cuix.

From the right side click on the open folder icon.

Navigate to the C:\Users\your user profile folder\AppData\Roaming\Autodesk\ACA 2016 or MEP 2016\enu\Support folder and find and select on the acad.cuix file. Click the Open button.

You should now see on the left is aca.cuix and on the right is acad.cuix

On the right side expand Toolbars. Select on the first toolbar and scroll down to the last toolbar. Then hold down the shift key select on the last toolbar. This will select all the toolbars.

Letting go of the shift key you can right click your mouse button and select "Copy".

Now over on the left side click on Toolbars and right. Select "Paste". This copies all of the toolbars into your aca.cuix workspace. 

You will now do the exact same steps to copy the menus. Click the "apply" button and then click on the customize tab.

If you get a dialog box that pops up called "Duplicate Elements" just click the "Replace All" button.

Back on the customize tab you will now customize the Architecture workspace

Select on the Architecture workspace so its highlighted.

In the right panel click on the "Customize Workspace" button.

You will see that back on the left panel you have check boxes. Expand Toolbars and uncheck/check which toolbars you want. Put a check mark next to menus to show all menus at the top of the interface.

When you are finished selecting on the items click the "Done" button. At the bottom of the dialog box click the "Ok" button.

 You should now be back on your software interface. If you turned on any toolbars you will see them scattered. You will have to manually drag them to where you want them to be on the interface.

To show the menus type MENUBAR at the command line.

To close the Ribbon type RIBBONCLOSE at the command line.

Revit Update Install Issues on Windows Server

If you are trying to install some updates for Revit 2015 on a Windows Server machine and you're getting a Windows Host Script error, you will need to take some different steps to install the updates.

The error will look like the image below:

Solution:
1. Run the installer for Revit 2015 UR and click OK when the Windows Script Host Error comes up.
2. Navigate to: C:\Autodesk\Autodesk_Revit_2015_UR#\Patches
3. Run the msp and msi files one at time from that directory, after running the msp it doesn't matter which msi you run first.

Below is an example of Revit 2015 UR6 R2 files:

Note:

I had to install R2 by browsing to that folder/patches and then running the msp, then the msi's...but when installing the remaining updates I just had to browse to the patches folder for each update and run the msp for updates 5 & 6...Update 7 worked without issue.

LMTools error -1,359 error 2

When you are configuring your LMTools and you go to your Server Status tab and click on the Perform Status Enquiry and it gives you an error -1,359 System Error 2 here is what you will need to do to fix this.

Go to your Config Services tab and click on the Browse button next to License file. Make sure the License file is pointing to the correct file and path. If it is not fix the path and then click on the Save Service button. Go back to the Server Status tab. Go to the Edit menu and click clear window. Now Click on the Perform Status Enquiry. If you get the message again you will now need to go to the Utilities tab>look to the box that has Path: next to it and click on the browse button. Browse to you License file and click the Open button. Now click on the Override Path button and you will see it now reading the license file. Go back to the Server Status tab and Perform another Status Enquiry. 

AutoCAD for Mac 2014 Warning: Don't Upgrade to Yosemite Yet - Update: It's OK now with SP3 installed.

If you have AutoCAD for Mac 2014 or older or AutoCAD LT for Mac 2014 or older, do not update to Mac OS X Yosemite (version 10.10) when it becomes available on October 16, 2014 as they will not run reliably until updates for them are available.

To confirm your version of OS X, click the option 'About This Mac' from the Apple icon at the top left of the desktop. If you see a lower version than 10.10, then your AutoCAD for Mac or AutoCAD LT for Mac will run OK.

According to Autodesk's KB Article, AutoCAD for Mac 2015 is compatible with Mac OSX Yosemite (10.10). AutoCAD for Mac versions 2014 and earlier currently are not compatible with Mac OSX Yosemite (10.10). These versions may launch, but will not operate properly and damage to your project data could occur.

We strongly encourage you to carefully check operating system compatibility with your version of AutoCAD for Mac before upgrading your Mac to OSX 10.10 (Yosemite).

Autodesk plans to release service packs for AutoCAD for Mac 2013 and AutoCAD for Mac 2014 within several weeks after the Yosemite release that will allow those versions to run on OSX 10.10 (Yosemite). When a service pack is released for your version, you'll receive notice in the Mac OS Notification Center. Available service packs are also posted on the AutoCAD for Mac support pages here:

• AutoCAD for Mac Service Packs and Hotfixes
• AutoCAD for Mac LT Service Packs and Hotfixes

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Update:

AutoCAD 2014 for Mac Service Pack 3 was released Nov 11 2014 that corrects these problems that were previously encountered when running AutoCAD for Mac 2014 in Yosemite 10.10.

From the Readme file:

As a result of detailed information from customers who used the Customer Error Reporting (CER) utility, a number of problems were identified and fixed. Updates have been made to the following features:

CUI

• Crash when reset defaults in Customize dialog.

Dimension

• Crash when select a dimension if the dimension text has filled color.

Light

• Crash when select light objects.

Open/Save

• Several issues that may cause crash when save a drawing.
• Random crash when quit AutoCAD.
• Crash when replace missing shx fonts when open a drawing.
• Crash when trying to open the recovered files from last crash quit.

Other

• Random crash when load thumbnail in various UI dialogs or palettes.
• Crash when right click, when CUI is not successfully loaded.
• Crash when right click commandline window.
• Crash when using localization keyboards.

Plot

• Several issues that may cause plot crash.

Startup

• WHIP crash when initiate drawing window.

Viewport

• Crash when delete a named viewport.

 

AutoCAD 2016: Autodesk AutoCAD 2016 VLX Hotfix has been released

This Hotfix addresses a compatibility problem with signed VLX files containing DCL dialogs.

 

This Hotfix Applies to

- AutoCAD 2016

- AutoCAD Architecture 2016

- AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016

- AutoCAD Electrical 2016

- AutoCAD MEP 2016

- AutoCAD Map 3D 2016

- AutoCAD Mechanical 2016

- AutoCAD Structural Detailing 2016

Download

VLX_Hotfix_for_AutoCAD_2016_32bit.zip (zip - 291Kb) 

VLX_Hotfix_for_AutoCAD_2016_64bit.zip (zip - 332Kb)

Readme English

 

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