The H-Factor

Reducing Entropy

Month: November 2014

Adding Ribbon Tabs to Your Workspace

November 21, 2014

It is pretty easy to rework your ribbon menus here is how to add one called BIM 360 (Glue) 1. Type in CUI to get to the menu editor 2. Select the Workspace you are used to using – then pick Customize Workspace on the right 3. Expand Ribbon Tabs 4. On the Left, navigate…
Installing AutoCAD’s Offline Help

November 20, 2014

I really, really don't like the way AutoCAD accesses its help on-line instead of on my local drive. The time lag drives me nuts and if I am away from the internets, I cannot use it, period. Luckily, Autodesk has made it easier than in the last few versions to download and install the offline…
Changing Default Pipe Stock Lengths in HydraLIST

November 7, 2014

From a customer today: Where do you change the standard length for a piece of pipe so optimization will work for 20’-0” pieces. We are doing a stainless job. Here is how… Open HydraLIST and pick the General Data button, below: Pick the Pipe Length Tables tab. On the left, you will notice 27 pipe…