It’s hard to believe that nearly twenty one years have passed since an 
enthusiastic group of DataCAD users got together and decided to host 
monthly meetings.  Please join us for a retrospective look back, an 
informative presentation of the latest new features, and a look at 
what’s next.

* Welcome

* Introductions, Announcements, and Anniversary Cake

* Leveraging Features of DataCAD 12
(Never Draw the Same Thing Twice)
by Mark F. Madura
Over the years, we’ve added many features to DataCAD to help you control
the formatting of your construction documents.  I will review many of
the features that will help you minimize the content and management of
your drawings including: Pen Styles, Overshoots, Text Scale, Dimension Scale, Symbol Scale, Lock 
Scale, Z by Layer, GoTo Views, Materials by Layer, Lock Origin, Angle, 
Scale, Scale to Pen Table, Pen Table per Detail, XREFs, and XClips.

* DataCAD X3
by Mark F. Madura
A preview of View-dependent symbols and other tidbits related to the
next major upgrade to DataCAD.

* What Now?
by Mark F. Madura
When I attended my first DBUG Meeting nearly twenty years ago, I
experienced something I did not expect; the willingness of design
professionals to freely share their knowledge.  Though DataCAD was the
main focus, the topics (and off-topics) covered were, and still are,
quite varied. Today, we are experiencing a world-wide economy coming to a
stand-still.  In response to this, I will put forth some specific topics
for discussion.
·         How can DataCAD help you?
·         Is now the time to hone your skills?
·         How can we help each other?

Group Photo
After the presentations we will be taking a group photo to mark this
special occasion. (below photo from 20th anniversary).

NOTE: If you are not attending Build Boston, you can use the Plaza Level <#Plaza> entrance, without an attendee badge, from World Trade Center Avenue to access the Mezzanine Level where the Amphitheater (probable location of meeting) is located.

Notes and External Links
DBUG is a permanent committee of the Boston Society of Architects.

The Boston Society of Architects web site is located at
http://www.architects.org <http://www.architects.org/>.
 
 

*Note: AIA Members can earn 3 CEU credits for attending this DBUG Meeting,
Massachusetts Registered Architects earn 3 continuing education HSW units.

Directions to Build Boston & Parking Information

Build Boston is at the Seaport World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Boulevard, Boston. There is limited indoor parking located directly across the street from the World Trade Center in addition to several outdoor lots in the neighborhood.

Click Here for Further Directions to the Seaport World Trade Center Complex
 

FROM Points West via I-90:
Follow the Massachusetts Turnpike/Interstate 90 East to Exit 25 – South Boston.
At the top of the ramp, bear left towards Seaport Boulevard. At the first set of lights, proceed straight onto East Service Road. At the next set of lights, take a right onto Seaport Boulevard. The Seaport Boulevard entrance to the Seaport Garage is located ahead on the right.

FROM Points South via I-93:
Heading northbound on I-93 towards Boston, take Exit 20, which will be immediately after Exit 18. Follow the signs to “I-90 East.” Take the first tunnel exit to "South Boston.” At the first set of lights at the top of the ramp, proceed straight onto East Service Road. At the next set of lights, take a right onto Seaport Boulevard. The Seaport Boulevard entrance to the Seaport Garage will be ahead on the right.

FROM Logan International Airport and Route 1A South:
Follow the signs towards I-90 West - Ted Williams Tunnel. Take the Ted Williams Tunnel to Exit 25. At the top of the ramp proceed straight onto B Street. Follow B Street to the end and take a right onto Seaport Boulevard. The Seaport Boulevard entrance to the Seaport Garage will be on your right.

FROM Points North via I-93:
Heading southbound on Interstate 93 Boston, take Exit 23, Purchase Street and move into the left lane. At the top of the ramp, take a left turn onto the Evelyn Moakley Bridge/Seaport Boulevard. Follow Seaport Boulevard for approximately .8 miles, the Seaport Boulevard entrance to the Seaport Garage will be on the right, after the Seaport Boulevard/B Street intersection.

FROM Points West via Storrow Drive:
Take Storrow Drive East to Leverett Circle and follow signs for Interstate 93 South/Logan Airport. Once on Interstate 93 South, follow directions from “Points North”.

From Public Transportation:
From South Station, take the MBTA Silver Line Waterfront (one level above the Red Line, one below the food court) to World Trade Center Station. Take the stairs/escalators/elevators to the second level and exit onto World Trade Center