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What is a DAO and why does it matter to AEC?

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Introduction Blockchain technology has revolutionized many industries worldwide, and the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry is no exception. A significant innovation in this context is the DAO, which is a "Decentralized Autonomous Organization". A DAO is a blockchain-based organizational structure that operates decentralised, enabling transparent and collaborative decision-making and facilitating participatory governance. In this article, we'll explore what exactly a DAO is and why it's relevant and important to the AEC industry. What is a DAO? A DAO is an autonomous, organization-like entity that operates through smart contracts on a blockchain network. Unlike a traditional company, there is no hierarchical structure of power, nor the need for intermediaries such as managers or executives. Instead, decision-making is carried out collectively and transparently, through voting based on ownership of tokens or units of the DAO's native c...
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Cad Tip of the Day

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How to restore a drawing from a backup file and move backup file to drive C In Windows Explorer, locate the backup file identified by the .bak file extension. Select the file you want to rename. You do not need to open it. Click File menu Rename Enter a new name using the . dwg file extension. Open the file as you would open any other drawing file. Now for moving backup file in to your drive C if you’re working in a Server file folder and want to change the destination directory simply type the command MOVEBAK As the image above for example I made first a folder name bakfile in my drive C after that, I go to my Autocad type the command movebak then type the C:\bakfile and enter. And if you want to get back or restore from old destination type the . (period) for none.
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AutoCAD: Troubleshooting corrupt DWG files

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Issue:  An AutoCAD DWG file cannot be opened and causes AutoCAD to show error messages or alerts, or to freeze or crash.    Causes:  Possible causes of file corruption  Network (transmission errors, file locking, latent writing of data) Storage media degradation (bad sectors on a hard drive) Defective or failing RAM Operating system issues Power surges 3rd - party applications running inside the Autodesk product DWGs created or saved by non-Autodesk non-RealDWG products AutoCAD terminated while saving DWG (less frequent) Recommendation: Audit and purge before saving Solution :  If a file cannot be opened, the following steps can be taken:  RECOVER command  Recovers a selected drawing file If successful, open and run AUDIT command (Evaluates drawing integrity and possibly more error correction) Set system variable AUDITCTL=1 to create a report of audit results RECOVERALL command (Recovers a selected drawing file) Attached an...
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AUGIWorld: Official Publication of AUGI

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AUGIWorld is the official magazine of Autodesk User Group International (AUGI). Published every two months, it is distributed to AUGI members around the world. AUGIWorld issues regularly include: A unique cover story with topics such as CAD Management, Salary Survey, AutoCAD add-on's, Tips & Tricks, and more. Interviews with Autodesk or industry executives answering member questions on big issues · User stories portraying successfully implemented industry solutions CAD management advice column  Technical Tips & Tricks section  Training advice column  AUGI events and announcements For free previous and current published issues of AUGIWorld magazines click HERE
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