Articles by Jaiprakash Pandey

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• This is how you can compare AutoCAD drawing changes using drawing compare tool

  AutoCAD has the drawing comparison tool that is used to identify the difference between two different DWGs, most preferably DWGs with the same design, only with a revision or an added feature. This…

• 3D Printing material properties cheat sheet [PDF]

  When I started 3D printing, I was almost always printing with PLA, no matter what the use case. I even printed planters, outdoor stuff and things that withstand stress using PLA and the result was…

• These are the essential skills fresh mechanical engineering graduates should learn

  If you’re a fresh mechanical engineering graduate and your job search feels like throwing darts blindfolded. This article is for you. I’ve pulled together a no-nonsense list of essential skills you…

• Is AutoCAD obsolete? Should everyone switch to Revit?

  So here is a Google Trends graph showing a decline in global searches for the term AutoCAD from 2004 to now. And here is another graph showing a rise in global searches for the term Revit from 2004…

• How to get hired for design engineer job role in 2025

  Learn all that you need to get your first design engineering job from HR of 16 years experience from a design consulting firm.

• How to learn AutoCAD for complete beginners

  In this article, I will share the step-by-step method of learning AutoCAD right from scratch for a complete beginner. I will also share a list of mostly free and some premium resources like PDF…

• How to get free AutoCAD for learning

  In this article I will share with you some of the legal ways you can get free AutoCAD for learning. I have also included some inexpensive methods of getting AutoCAD.

• Will AI replace job of CAD professionals?

  Think of it like this. If your job can be explained to someone easily and if they can do it based on that explanation, then, your job is most likely going to be replaced by AI soon. In CAD and…

• Should you learn one or several CAD software?

  Should you learn one or several CAD software

• How to use xRef in AutoCAD, a complete step by step guide

  External Reference in AutoCAD AutoCAD External References (Xrefs) is a powerful feature that allows you to integrate external files seamlessly into your primary drawing, making collaboration…

• AutoCAD electrical quizzes with answers and PDF eBook

  This is a big collection of AutoCAD electrical quizzes in multiple-choice format with answers. If you are new to AutoCAD electrical then I would recommend you watch the free AutoCAD electrical…

• Page setup in AutoCAD Complete tutorial

  In AutoCAD, setting up your page in a layout or paper space is crucial for presenting your drawings professionally. Here s a comprehensive article that will help you understand all about page setup…

• Fusion 360 commands and keyboard shortcuts

  This is my collection of Fusion 360 commands and keyboard shortcuts that will improve your efficiency with the software. The commands are grouped into meaningful sections for easy classification…

• 10 websites to download free Revit families

  Revit families are ready made set of objects that you can use in your projects. Essentially one Revit family can be used repeatedly in several projects. You can create your own library of Revit…

• AutoCAD groups: Complete details and why you should use them

  AutoCAD groups are like collection of many objects that act as a common unit. There are some great advantages to working with groups, such as the ease of copying the same components within the same…

• All about the multiline command of AutoCAD with practical use cases

  Multiline command of AutoCAD is quite underrated, despite a feature rich toolset people seem to avoid using this command. Well in this article I will try to change that and I will show you the step…

• How to make Isometric drawing in ZWCAD

  An isometric drawing is a 3D representation of an object in a 2D workspace. This can be achieved by tilting the viewing angle by 30 degrees on all the sides in a 2D plane. You can make isometric…

• Best laptop for Revit Our Top 10 Picks for 2026

  When buying the best laptop for Revit you should always look for a CPU with higher single core performance and a fast RAM with sufficient space. These two hardware specs will make the most…

• Solidworks tips and tricks with PDF eBook

  Over the years of working with Solidworks, I have collected several small and big Solidworks tips and tricks which I have compiled in this article and eBook. These tips are divided into different…

• 32 Fusion 360 tips and tricks with PDF eBook

  I have compiled a list of Fusion 360 tutorials, tips, tricks and shortcuts that I have collected over the years of using Fusion 360 and it’s all listed here. These tips are from sketch environment…

• Dimensioning best practices for mechanical and architectural drawings

  Just adding dimensions in a drawing is not always sufficient and if you want the machinist, architect or stakeholders to read your drawing exactly the same way every time then you should follow the…

• AutoCAD certification exam preparation, everything about it

  Since 2014 I have cleared three AutoCAD certified professional certification exams by Autodesk and in this article, I am sharing everything I have learned from these exams and more. Is AutoCAD…

• 200 AutoCAD Commands and Shortcut list [With PDF eBook]

  In this massive list of 200 AutoCAD commands, I have tried to include some of the most useful commands, Keyboard Shortcuts and Tools which every AutoCAD user must know. Some of the commands in this…

• Solidworks quizzes with answers and PDF eBook

  This is a big collection of Solidworks quizzes in multiple-choice format with answers. If you are new to Solidworks then I would recommend you watch the free Solidworks essentials course before…

• Fusion 360 quiz with answers

  This is a big collection of Fusion 360 quizzes in multiple-choice format with answers. If you are new to Fusion 360 then I would recommend you check the Fusion 360 essentials course before answering…

• 100+ AutoCAD quiz in MCQ format with PDF eBook

  This is a huge collection of more than 100 AutoCAD 2D and 3D quizzes in multiple-choice format with answers. The total score of your quiz will show up after you answer all the questions of a…

• How to find block count in AutoCAD, including the count of other objects

  In AutoCAD 2022 version Autodesk added a new feature that you can use to show the block count in AutoCAD drawing. Not just that you can even create a table of block counts and export the table as…

• Restore the classic workspace of AutoCAD

  Autodesk has abandoned its old classic workspace from AutoCAD 2015 and later versions but you can easily bring it back to its full glory with a few tweaks to your new AutoCAD software. You can…

• Parametric drawing in AutoCAD Complete tutorial

  In this article, I will show you the step by step method of making parametric drawing in AutoCAD and working with geometrical or dimensional constraints or dependencies. Parametric drawings update…

• Everything about the AutoCAD calculator tool

  With AutoCAD Calculator tool you can measure the length of geometry, it s angle and coordinate points like midpoint or centroid. You can perform complex calculations using the scientific calculator…