Advanced CAD Features

what's new in revit 2026 part 3: structural features Parametric Rebar Cranking: Rebars can now include parametric crank adjustments-perfect for tight layout conditions and adaptable across similar elements. -Editable Steel Connections: You can now directly modify plates, bolts, and other components without risking accidental deletions. Steel Modeling with Point-to-Point Precision: Enhanced tools allow you to place structural steel members more accurately using point-to-point input-great for detailed takeoff and alignment. -Automatic Material Assignment for Steel Plates: New steel plates are now auto-assigned materials based on the project's unit settings. - Improved Steel Family Parameters: New built-in parameters provide accurate paint area and precise weight values for steel elements. - Enhanced Rebar Visualization: You can now display the start and end of rebars more clearly in both 2D and 3D, making it easier to place bends and hooks. -Fabric Sheet Cover Control: Improved control when placing fabric sheets ensures proper depth for more accurate precast detailing. - Updated Design Code Support: Structural analysis tools now include up-to-date RSA support for Eurocode, Indian, Canadian, and Australian standards.

🚀 In this tutorial, I demonstrate a powerful new feature in NX CAD that significantly improves surface creation and quality. The "Split Output Along Boundary Curves" toggle, introduced in updates 2412 and expanded in 2506, addresses long-standing issues with surface continuity across boundaries. 🎯 What You'll Learn: How to use the new Split Output Along Boundary Curves feature Why this toggle should be your default setting for most surface operations How it eliminates tangent breaks and discontinuities automatically ✨ When to use Parameter vs Arc Length alignment options Applications across multiple surfacing tools (Through Curves, Through Curve Mesh, Studio Surface, Ruled, and Swept features) 🏆 Key Benefits Covered: Eliminates the need for manual surface rebuilding and patching Automatically maintains proper continuity across surface boundaries Reduces extra work traditionally required for smooth surface transitions Creates cleaner, simpler surfaces with better mathematical properties 🔧 This feature is available in Through Curves, Through Curve Mesh, Studio Surface, Ruled, and Swept operations, making it a comprehensive improvement to NX's surfacing capabilities. 🎯 Perfect for intermediate to advanced NX users looking to improve their surfacing workflow and create higher-quality surfaces with less manual intervention. 📌 Timestamps and detailed breakdown available in comments below. 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe for more NX CAD tips and advanced surfacing techniques! https://lnkd.in/gjtDqemx 🏷️ HASHTAGS: #NXcad #CAD #CADTutorial #3DDesign #SurfaceModeling #NXTutorial #CADTips #Engineering #Design #Tutorial #SurfaceContinuity #ParametricDesign #CADTraining #NXDesign #3DModeling #CADSoftware #ProductDesign #TechnicalDesign #CADTricks #ContinuousImprovement #SurfaceDesign #CADDesign #3DModelingTips #NXCADTutorial #SurfaceQuality #CADInnovation

🚀 KiCad 9 just dropped last week, bringing a ton of new features, usability improvements, and over 4,800 commits from contributors worldwide. If you’re a PCB designer, this is big. 🔥 Top new features: ✅ Embedded files – No more chasing down missing fonts, 3D models, or external dependencies. Your projects are now fully self-contained. ✅ Multi-channel design support – Easily duplicate and synchronize PCB layout elements for multi-channel circuits. Useful for big projects! ✅ Bezier curve tool – Smooth, precise curves in schematics and PCB designs. Useful if routing more complex designs or more careful management of impedance controlled signals. ✅ Component classes & enhanced DRC/ERC – More control over rule definitions and custom error reporting. Especially helpful when designing for mass assembly, thermal clearance for chips that get hot, and less tombstoning during assembly. ✅ Jobsets for automated outputs – Streamline your export, plotting, and verification processes. I like that these outputs are being automated by ECAD tools as a standard practice. Makes tape out much less painful! The next one may seem simple, but this is the biggest one for me! ✅ Net class rule areas - “James Jackson added support for schematic net class rule areas that allow users to draw a shape to which net class directives can be attached to all nets defined by the shape.” - KiCAD ————————————————— With KiCad 8 no longer actively maintained when it comes to new features, should you upgrade to version 9? Or, like people have been debating…is it time to switch from other ECAD tools to KiCad? I’ll be testing it out this week and next week, comparing it with other ECAD software and sharing real-world insights. More updates in my next post! Have you tried KiCad 9 yet? What’s your favorite update? Drop your thoughts below! 👇 #KiCad9 #PCBDesign #HardwareEngineering #OpenSource #ECAD