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5 Ways AutoCAD WS Helps Improve Your Productivity

Let us never forget that AutoCAD WS is more than just a web and mobile app version of your favorite CAD software package. AutoCAD WS is also a key weapon in the battle for optimum personal productivity. So just to remind you here are five great ways that AutoCAD WS can save you time as you go about your every day work.

1. No more transporting files via disk on key

Once you upload your files to AutoCAD WS you can access them from any web browser anywhere in the world. If you have synched them on your smartphone or tablet, you can even view them in places where there is no internet connection.

2. No more transporting bulky printouts when you’re in the field

We have already heard from many users how AutoCAD WS has revolutionized their business trips. They are happier visiting a site with an iPad or Android tablet rather than trying to weigh down a set of paper plans with a couple of rocks.

3. No more version management headaches

With The AutoCAD WS Timeline you can revisit previous versions of your design and keep track of when comments were made and suggestions were implemented.

4. Reduce conference call nightmares

Next time you’re having a meeting with a remote office, share the designs in question with them first. Then during the call, you can see each other’s cursors as you navigate through the drawing and highlight the discussion points. You can also make AutoCAD WS the center of your presentation and we wrote about setting that up here.

5. Prevent work duplication when you come back from a site visit

Before AutoCAD WS, any notes that you took when you were out in the field would have to be painstakingly added to your design back in the office. Now when you make notes using AutoCAD WS, they are automatically synched with the original file so that you only have to do the work once.

I’m sure there are a whole set of additional advantages that you can come with to explain why AutoCAD WS works for you. Tell us about them in the comments here or on the Facebook page.

What’s Your Friday the 13th Superstition?

Superstitions abound in the world of construction and engineering. There are gruesome tales of archaeologists finding the remains of human sacrifices in the foundations of ancient buildings. Thankfully, that is not a practice commonly seen today although the idea that walking under a ladder that is leaning against a wall being a sign of bad luck still pervades. 

Once construction is complete there are other superstitions that come into play. I grew up in a street where the odd numbered houses on my side jumped from 11 to 15. Similarly, there are many tall buildings that exist without a thirteenth floor as well as airports that don't have a Gate 13.

Given that today is Friday the 13th and that we can expect two more Friday the 13ths in the next six months, we thought it would be a good opportunity to ask you about your design superstitions.

Is there anything you consistently avoid or any routine which you insist on repeating as you begin each new project? Do you have a lucky charm or an unlucky omen which you take more seriously than you like to admit?

Let us know what scares you and the most revealing comments will win an exclusive AutoCAD WS t-shirt.

Happy Friday the 13th everyone… Boo!

AutoCAD WS Celebrates the New Year and 4,000,000 Downloads!

New Year, New Milestone. We are currently celebrating 4,000,000 downloads of AutoCAD WS for iOS, Android and Mac.

We wanted to thank YOU, for being the best customers ever – Your suggestions, questions and other feedback had a huge contribution to the success of AutoCAD WS.

 

2011 was a busy year, both product and development wise – It started with adding support for 10  different languages and then the release of our version for Android devices which was a huge hit!. AutoCAD WS was also integrated into AutoCAD 2012 ribbon with the "Online Tab" and of course, we didn't forget our Mac users and provided them with a Mac version of AutoCAD WS. We joined to the Amazon family, added lots of editing and viewing features, reached to more than 80,000 fans on Facebook and made sure to have some fun on the way as well.

 

So… what can you expect for in 2012? The simple answer is – A lot! It's been a little over a year since AutoCAD WS was released and we grew up rapidly. We listened to your feedback and tried to make AutoCAD WS a smarter, more innovative, faster and useful tool for you.

We can promise you that 2012 will be even more interesting with more amazing features that will blow your mind :)

 

Thank you all again and a Happy New Year!

The AutoCAD WS Team.

 

AutoCAD WS is on (Kindle) Fire!

We're happy to announce that AutoCAD WS is now also available for Kindle Fire through the Amazon App Store!

The Kindle Fire is now joining the huge family of Android and iOS devices running AutoCAD WS and allowing you to take your designs with you anywhere you go. Use your Kindle Fire to view your drawings, edit them and share them with your colleagues.

If you just got a Kindle Fire for the holidays, download the app and tell us what you think.

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