• 3ds Max - Snapping and Moving With Dimensions - video tutorial explains snapping, angle snaps, axis constraints, translations, David Fano, Design ReForm.net, July 6, 2008
• 3ds Max - Surface Modifier - generates patch surface based on spline network, create complex, organic surfaces, import splines from other CAD applications, video tutorial, David Fano, Design ReForm.net, June 8, 2008
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• Adding a Line to Model Space - get started with .NET programming with simple program, Dwg Dot Net, June 27, 2008 (more Autodesk programming tutorials)
• Advanced Selection - AutoCAD's Quick Select and object selection, David Watson, CADTutor, July 7, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)
• Advantages of a SaaS Approach - delivery, pricing, updates, community, scalability, Scott Sheppard, Autodesk Labs, July 7, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)
• Autodesk and DWG - file extension trademark, comments by former and current ODA presidents, ODA stand, Deelip Menezes, July 2, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)
• AutoCAD Slips With Its Grips - few things that don't quite work properly, default limit value, grip lock, avoiding interface using ribbon, Steve Johnson, Cadalyst, July 1, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)
• Basic 3D and Surface Modeling - AutoCAD commands Properties (DDCHPROP), Move, 3Dface and Shade, David Watson, CADTutor, July 7, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)
• Conditional Selection of AutoCAD Entities Using .NET - select entities from multiple layers, filtering mechanism, basic concept, example, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, July 2, 2008 (more Autodesk programming tutorials)
• Dynamic Block Visibility States - working with dynamic blocks with multiple views, various problems faced using it, techniques to overcome, Gordon Reichhardt, Cadalyst, June 30, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)
• Drawing a 3D U Shaped Stairway - considering architectural regulations, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, July 2, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)
• Entering Survey Data Using AutoCAD - lines and tangent curves, non-tangent curves, chord bearing, distance, more, R. McSwain, CADTutor, July 3, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)
• The Fight Over DWG Heats Up - Autodesk disputes ODA's trademarks, servicemarks, Deelip Menezes, July 6, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

• Linking Excel Spreadsheets to AutoCAD Tables - create data link, table using data link, modify table, more, Josh Jones, Lazy Drafter, June 30, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

• Making the Lines and Surfaces With Unstraight Angles Parallel While Plotting - dealing with 2D or 3D non-orthogonal lines and surfaces including use of custom LISP program, Daily AutoCAD, July 4, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)
• Missing ShareNow Icons for AutoCAD 2009? Perhaps You Migrated... -  using ShareNow icon add-ins to publish designs from Autodesk products, migrating AutoCAD 2008 CUI settings, more, Autodesk Labs, July 2, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)
• Points Where Lines Intersect - using the Drawing Cleanup command in Map, Ove Cervin, Civil Engineering Community, July 4, 2008 (more Autodesk Civil3D tutorials)
• Quick Tip - Fielding Your Object Data - using fields, tables, easy way to get site plans and calculations, Brian Benton, CAD-a-Blog, July 1, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)
• RasterDWG - Autodesk takeover softtelec's trademark, agreement, what RasterDWG is? Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, July 3, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)
• RasterDWG - author registers rasterdwg.com domain after it is neglected by Autodesk, Deelip Menezes, July 5, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)
• Revit 2009 - New Feature Sweep Blend - video tutorial covers basics, David Fano, Design ReForm.net, April 28, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)
• Sample Lines VBA - routine that adds lines using VBA in Civil 3D, ChristopherF, Civil 3D Reminders, July 5, 2008 (more Autodesk programming tutorials)
• Some Render Samples - rendering within AutoCAD, Eren Pala, Daily AutoCAD, July 7, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)
• Swapping Identities of AutoCAD Objects Using .NET - way to change handle of object through API, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, July 7, 2008  (more Autodesk programming tutorials)
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• Exporting Textured Objects From 3d MAX to PV3D 2.0 Tutorial - steps explains how to prepare 3d object using 3d Studio MAX, unwrap the uvw, export it to action script 3, import to papervision 3d project, texture it deploy as flash movie, FLAIM, June 3, 2008
• The CAD Manager: Born or Bred? - debate on CAD managers, management skills, planning, organizing, directing and monitoring, Nigel Davies, EAT your CAD, July 1, 2008 requires free registration
• Thought Leadership - Why Your Firm Should Embrace It? - concept of being thought leaders, advantages, top talent, industry connectedness, vendor deals, presence in industry, happy employee, more, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, July 2, 2008
• More CAD management articles

• Analysis Meets Design: Part 1 - innovators are including CAE and analysis in design cycle, Laurie Toupin, Desktop Engineering, July 2, 2008
• The CAD/CAE Iterative Cycle: Model Clean Up - eliminate model errors, remove geometry details, end user priority, action needed, more, Ken Versprille, CATIA Community, July 1, 2008 requires free registration
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• The V5 Tubing Design Solution - tubing diagrams, design, product highlights, challenges, solutions, advancements, more, Michael Devillier, Dassault Systemes, CATIA Community, July 2, 2008 (more CATIA reviews) requires free registration
• KeyCreator Dynamic Detailing Tips - timesavers for drawing time, various options, commands, more, Doctor Walt's, Kubotek USA (more MCAD articles)
• Pro/Weblink: Tips On Getting Staring - automate Pro/E, configuration, HTML SCRIPT tag, web browser security models, more, Marc Mettes, Inversion Consulting's CAD/PLM Automation Blog, July 2, 2008 (more Pro/E tutorials)

• Solid Edge With Synchronous Technology - Part 1 - competition ought to have something similar brewing, Deelip Menezes, July 4, 2008

• Solid Edge With Synchronous Technology - Part 2 - critical look at the steering wheel interface, Deelip Menezes, July 8, 2008

• The V5 Tubing Design Solution - tubing diagrams, design, product highlights, challenges, solutions, advancements, more, Michael Devillier, Dassault Systemes, CATIA Community, July 2, 2008  requires free registration

• More MCAD articles

• AMD ATI FireGL V8600, V8650 Graphics Cards (First Look Review) - graphics cards for good performance, lots of onboard RAM for graphically demanding applications, system, software drivers requirements, Ron LaFon, Cadalyst, July 1, 2008
• NextEngine 3D Scanner Reverse Engineers Classic Car Part - portable, uses an optical architecture, clever algorithms, array of lasers to scan, no pre-set size limits, reverse engineer water pump example, more, Anthony Lockwood, Desktop Engineering, July 2, 2008
• Power! Speed! Action! Mighty Mobile Workstations are Packed and Ready for Adventure! - better battery technology, higher-resolution screens, graphics subsystems, productive for CAD users, overview on Xi PowerGo Duo XT, ThinkPad T61p, PolyNote C719ND, Ron LaFon, Cadalyst, July 1, 2008
• More hardware reviews

• All For One and Once and For all? Display States in SW2008 - define different combinations of components in assembly, color, transparency, display mode, texture, hidden or showing, RealView options, Gabi Jack's Blog, July 3, 2008

• Application of Dimensions Pt2 - fundamental rules, applying chain lines, leader directed, reference, overall dimensions, within outline of view, more, The SolidWorks Geek, July 1, 2008

• Ask the Reader: What Version of SolidWorks Are You Using? (Oh, and Tips.) - users poll, reasons for not upgrading, tips for upgrading, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, July 2, 2008

• COSMOSnaut - SolidWorks 2008 convenient features for faster access, COSMOSWorks integration in SolidWorks, Gabi Jack's Blog, July 1, 2008

• In Case You Ever Wondered - create custom views with particular orientation in SolidWorks, more, Gabi Jack's Blog, July 7, 2008

• Introduction to the DimXpertManager - ASME Y14.41 adopted by SolidWorks 2008, auto dimensioning  simple part, creating  drawing from dimensioned part, The SolidWorks Geek, July 7, 2008

• SolidWorks 2008: The Review - real time modeling, 3D functionality for streamlined workflow, enhancements, new functions, more, Colin Mathews, CAD News Daily

• SolidWorks BOM Superstar: 5 Moves to Avoid and How to Groove It - avoid manual editing, reference parts showing, configuration name, disorganized, ridiculously large column widths, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, June 30, 2008

• You Want a Drawing for WHAT? - drawings of complex shapes, purpose, data needed for manufacturing, inspection, more, Matt Writes Blog, Jul 2, 2008 

• Using BOMs in SolidWorks 2008 Pt 2 - add balloons to drawing, BOM content command, reordering, splitting the BOM, more, The SolidWorks Geek, July 3, 2008

• More from the SolidWorks Reading Room

• An Interview With Michael Gibson, MoI CEO and Founder - first hand look into Michael's innovative ideas and vision, created Rhino, new project for beginning users, making things easy, more, Franco Folini, NOVEDGE the blog, July 2, 2008 (more CAD industry articles)
• Bunkspeed HyperShot 1.5 - create photorealistic assets during product development, advantages for design community, high quality rendering and visualization pdf, Al Dean, DEVELOP3D, June 2008 (more Rendering reviews)
• Everyone's Talking About CAD Migration - globalization, competitive pressure, reuse existing product designs all drive the need to migrate product data, David Prawel, Desktop Engineering, July 2, 2008 (more CAD translation articles)
• The Poor Little Overworked, Underpaid Spacebar - various functions performed like activate AccuDraw, changes mode, expands drop-down menu, more, Karen Fugle & Nigel Davies, EAT your CAD, June 26, 2008 (more MicroStation tutorials) requires free registration
• Shape 101: Understanding What 3D Really Is - 3D objects viewed from infinite angles, can be moved like objects in the real world, comparisons between 2D and 3D, Emmy, 3dvia.com, June 24, 2008 (more 3DVIA articles)
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