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...

AutoCAD File Corruption

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 AutoCAD File Corruption

Issue:
Your drawing file (DWG) has become corrupt, and performance is slower and less stable over time. File size may also increase, causing unexpected behavior and file or program crashes.

Solution:
Please follow this procedure to eliminate further problems from corruption within your file.  Additionally this process can be utilized in file migration from previous platforms to ensure best possible results within the current software release.

Process to remove corruption:
1. Open the drawing file.
2. Purge Registered Applications (from the command prompt):
o     -PURGE
o    "R" for Regapps (registered applications), then ENTER
o    "N" when asked to verify each name to be purged, then ENTER
3. Purge All (from the command prompt):
o     -PURGE
o    "A" for All, then ENTER
o    "N" when asked to verify each name to be purged, then ENTER
4.       Audit (from the command prompt):
o    AUDIT
o    "Y" to fix any errors detected
5.       Save the drawing file.
< If the drawing file is in need of a deeper clean, proceed to step 6. >
6.       Open a new blank drawing file.
7.       Insert the affected drawing (from the command prompt):
o    INSERT
o    Select the affected drawing file from the process above
o    Uncheck "Specify On-screen" and check "Explode", then OK
8.       Purge Registered Applications (from the command prompt):
o     -PURGE
o    "R" for Regapps (registered applications), then ENTER
o    "N" when asked to verify each name to be purged, then ENTER
9.       Purge All (from the command prompt):
o     -PURGE
o    "A" for All, then ENTER
o    "N" when asked to verify each name to be purged, then ENTER
10.    Audit (from the command prompt):
o    AUDIT
o    "Y" to fix any errors detected.
11.    Save the drawing file.

Optional:
          Overkill (from the command prompt):
o    OVERKILL
o    Select objects, then ENTER
o    Check or uncheck properties to ignore and options, then OK

This process can be performed to truly clean each file and correct the issue. Typically, this process takes 2-4 minutes per drawing. Additionally, if you need to utilize this on a routine basis, where a script may be warranted for use within your software, please navigate to the ScriptPro tool on Autodesk Labs.

This document contains content adapted from the Autodesk® Knowledge Network, available under Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works. Copyright © Autodesk, Inc.

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