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Unblocking a Group of Files

After downloading a file, it is often Blocked. You must right-click on it, pick Properties and then check the Unblock item: But doing a dozen or more files gets old, real fast. I just learned a way to Unblock a batch of files at once. It involves using PowerShell, a Microsoft tool that is a…

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Adding Hanger Types to HydraLIST

If you want to use a new type of hanger, or are a fab shop that gets a job from a contractor that uses a hanger type that you do not have, it is easy to add that new hanger type to your own machine. A hanger is an assembly, and an assembly is just…

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Changing Layer Names for Submittal Purposes

Is the Architect/Fire Marshall insisting that you use specific layer names? Try using the LAYTRANS tool that comes with AutoCAD 2007 and later. You can type it in or find it under Tools->Cad Standards->Layer Translator…

1. Once open, pick the New button and type in each new layer name you want
2. Pick a layer on the left and one on the right and pick Map. That layer now disappears from the left and the mapping appears below
3. When done mapping all layers, pick the Save button and pick a name and location that you will remember. You mapping is now done.
4. When ready to translate, pick the translate button and your drawing is ready to go
5. In the future, pick Load and choose the File Type ‘Standards (*.dws) to select your saved mapping

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