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    Traffic impact analysis exhibits

    I'm new to the traffic engineering field and I have been given the task of creating traffic pattern exhibits outlining the volume of traffic at intersections using AutoCAD. I have found a piece of software that looks like it might be helpful, http://www.polytechcorp.com/tiah.htm , but it only...
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    Buying a used license?

    In the EULA (End Users Licensing Agreement)for AutoCAD, the license holder is expressly prohibited from transferring their license without the consent of Autodesk. This does not seem to apply when companies merge and/or are bought by other companies, although the license transfer does have to go...
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    Modify ToolbarWindow32 Class

    First let me explain what I am needing to do. I am attempting to modify a toolbar (enable, disable, widen the button) that is part of a VBA enabled application, however the problem lies in the fact that there is no API function that I can use to directly modify the button (that I am aware of). I...
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    New Floor Joists

    You should weigh the pro's and con's and make your own decision basically, depending upon what you are comfortable with. Here is how I see it.. nail to existing pros easier to install increased strength by combining members less measuring involved cons potential ceiling cracks from joist...
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    New Floor Joists

    I have had a chance to review the data for your project a little more in depth this morning and here is what I have come up with. Using a single 2X8 SYP#2 @ 16" o/c will make the 12' span with a 7% margin with joist member deflection from bending being the controlling factor. This will...
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    live load reduction

    Most codes only allow the reduction of floor loads in commercial establishments and in common areas of multiple tenant residential above the SECOND floor. The floor load for the residential unit itself should not be reduced at all, but areas such as common corridors, common meeting places...
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    New Floor Joists

    In most jurisdictions, the floor load is 40# PSF live load and 15#PSF dead load, but you could effectively reduce the dead load by 5# if you DO NOT attach the 2X8 to the 2X6, otherwise the assembly acts together and must meet the requirements. Typically, if I had to specify 2X8 in this instance...
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    Making a Profile the Default Profile

    Oh, I suspect that could have something to do with it.
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    Layers in "Quick Select" not in alphabetical order

    I suppose that answers that question now doesn't it. I would have suspected that Autodesk would include the sorting of all lists in anything they develop. Shoot I do! Go figure.... Now we all know a little bit more, and alas are no better off because of it.
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    Making a Profile the Default Profile

    It depends on how you start AutoCAD. Most people will start AutoCAD by clicking on the shortcut either in the Start menu or on the desktop. In each of these shortcuts, there is an option to specify the default profile to be used and AutoCAD will generally install with their generic one. If you...
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    Layers in "Quick Select" not in alphabetical order

    The layer list in the object properties quick select drop down is controlled by the maxsort variable. I would first try increasing the value to some ungodly amount before I presume that there is a bug with the system. If you can set the maxsort value to say 1000 and it still is not sorted, then...
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    Hello, What is the most cost eff

    If you have access to Microstaion, you can save the file as at least an R14 AutoCAD drawing and maybe a R2000. Check out this link: http://www.ebcad.com/FAQ/faq010.htm If you don't have access, perhaps the supplier of the drawings will do it for you. I know there is the availability of DGN...
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    Uppercase to Lowercase LISP

    While I do agree upgrade is perhaps the best thing to do, it is hardly an economical proposition simply to adjust the case of text. So if upgrade is not an option, then use the express tools Vol's 1-9. If you don't have them you can download them from http://www.tbaug.com/Main-web/lsp_files.htm
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    Right click defaults to help

    If you look at the second post, I made a note to replace the original line in the acad.lsp file and it would be loaded automatically with each drawing. i.e. ;begin acad.lsp (defun S::STARTUP() (command "script" "redraw") ) ;end acad.lsp
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    Script Routines

    I have just such a routine. If you would like to give it a go, let me know. It will change a single attribute property across the board to all attributes of the same name and block. You must be careful, or you will get undesired results though, such as changing the attribute value too.
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