Top 5 Things You Should Know When Considering Data Translation - use old
part for designing similar new part, reuse data, load only desired info,
refurbish old models, maximize resources, Developer 2 Developer, Spatial.com,
Apr 2, 2013
CAD Interoperability Today - understanding CAD systems storing data,
trends affecting CAD interoperability, importance of CAD data
validation, Evan Yares, Design World, Nov 28, 2012
News
From the
3D
Collaboration
and
Interoperability
Congress
- 3D PDF
has
universal
access,
good
compound
document,
infrastructure
availability,
neutral
format,
superior
value,
Evan Yares,
3D CAD Tips, May 23, 2012
Overcoming the Issues Associated with Migrating CAD Data
- poor product data interoperability is huge technical barrier to effective
collaboration, single largest source of cost, waste in engineering sector, Paul
Fanning, EUREKA, Feb 9, 2012
Take Control of File Translation - step-by-step
process for meeting data format translations requirements in project, Robert
Green, Cadalyst, Nov 8, 2011
A Kernel Guru's View of Interoperability - Dr Paul Stallings of
Kubotek USA sees problems in intentionally encrypted formats, different
definitions of geometry, topology, marketplace, Evan Yares, Sep 15, 2011
Open Source IFC Frameworks: Some Experiences - open source projects
for creating, opening IFC files, Stefan Boeykens, CAD & 3D, Aug 25, 2011
3D Collaboration and Interoperability Congress, A Different Kind of
Conference - hot topics discussed: merger of STEP standards,
overviews, comparisons between different visualization formats,
strategies, Paul Downing of PROSTEP, ENOVIA Community, June 6, 2011
Putting
a New Face on CAD Interoperability - vendors like Siemens PLM
Software, PTC are developing flexible CAD tools facilitating data
exchange, Beth Stackpole, Design News, June 23, 2011
Desperately Seeking System Tests - software test suites are
necessary but may not simulate customer use, Stefanie Kenny, Developer 2
Developer, Dec 9, 2010
Open For Business - Bentley takes further steps in drive towards true interoperability with OpenPlant, David Chadwick, AEC Magazine, Sep/Oct 2010
Kubotek Spectrum for $99
- huge discount from previous $695 price for MCAD viewer, handles most popular
file formats, measurement, even creates 2D PDFs, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Sep
10, 2009
Translation Consolidation: ITI Acquires Proficiency - CAD
interoperability still remains universal problem, Jeff Rowe, MCADCafe, Jul
20, 2009
ITI
TranscenData Picks Up Proficiency Inc - ITI TranscenData expects
to expand its PLM consultation services in automotive, aerospace, industrial
machinery industries after Proficiency acquisition, Kenneth Wong, Desktop
Engineering, Jul 9, 2009
Get
Lean With Automated 3D Data Transformation - CAD data
transformation tool like Anark Core helps organizations tackle
multidimensional challenges of sharing CAD data, Paul Perreault, Cadalyst,
Apr 23, 2009
Data-Exchange Tools Can Save Time, Money, and Headache - factors
affecting CAD data interoperability and implementing interoperability
solutions, Todd Reade, Cadalyst, Mar 11, 2009
CAD Data Exchange Top Ten Tips - receiving data, knowing, checking,
understanding data, taking care, translating, understanding warnings, sending
high quality, light data, more, John Wedrychowaski, MCADonline, Feb 2, 2009
CAD Interoperability: Native Files vs. STEP - importance of loading native
files instead of STEP for translation, Paul Hamilton Blog, Dec 10, 2008
Q&A
With David Prawel on People and Processes - collaboration
and interoperability market, preferred CAD exchange format, translation errors,
more, Kenneth Wong, Cadalyst, Nov 11, 2008
3D CAD Model
Validation - problems during data transfer, comparison
of methods of data transfer, validation of result, Doug Cheney, CATIA Community,
Oct 20, 2008 pdf
Assault With a Deadly CAD File (MCAD Modeling Column)
- way to overcome file-translation problems sharing 3D models, Mike Hudspeth,
Cadalyst, Oct 1, 2008
CAD Translation, Preparation, and Sharing: Wasting Time and Money
- feature-based translation, interoperability, restructuring, de-featuring,
automated transformation, Scott Collins, American Machinist, Sep 18, 2008
The Cost of Indecision
Ultimately Means Lost Jobs - indecision on interoperability issues causes
companies to reuse poor CAD data, causes rework, David Prawel of Longview
Advisors, Inc., Desktop Engineering, Sep 1, 2008
Autodesk and Bentley Interoperability - both companies to support reciprocal
use of available APIs, benefiting both sets of customers, Martyn Day, AEC
Magazine, Aug 23, 2008
Export to AutoCAD - sharing Civil 3D drawing by exporting it as AutoCAD 2000
format, Scott McEachron, Civil 3D - Paving the Way, Aug 15, 2008
ODA to Autodesk: In Your Face - USPTO web site posts issues over Autodesk's
question of ODA's existence in 1998, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Aug 6,
2008
Examining the Autodesk-Bentley Agreement
interoperability agreement and is it good for
the industry?,
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
Proper Preparation - understanding production CAD and analysis CAD plus
discussing issues related to CAD import/repair, Paul Schreier, MCAD Online, Apr
29, 2008
An Interoperabiliy Update
- geometry representation, intelligence of models still affect data translation,
Paul Hamilton, Machine Design, Mar 14, 2008
CADdoctor Dedicated to
Data Translation - dedicated data translation solution translates
successfully and repairs file properly unlike neutral translators, Abdul Shammaa
of Elysium (makers of CADdoctor), Desktop Engineering, Feb 1, 2008
Lost and Found in Data Translation - CAD data translation solutions with
dynamic algorithms and APIs help MCAD software in file conversion, Ken Tashiro
of Elysium Inc., Design News, Nov 19, 2007
The
Dawn of CAD 2.0 - CAD equivalent of Web 2.0 is whole new modeling technique
that exchanges data in neutral formats, Deelip Menezes, CADdigest.com, Sep 21,
2007
CAD File Conversion Misses the Bus - is file formats conversion problem
solved?, Alex Neihaus, 3D MOJO, Aug 27, 2007
3D Mojo
Misses The Point - CAD data is useless if not converted properly, Deelip
Menezes, Aug 28, 2007
An
Interview with Francis Cadin, CEO of Datakit - effect of the CAD
market consolidation on data exchange, future of evolution of current CAD
systems, preferred CAD file formats, more, Franco Folini, Novedge Blog, June 28,
2007
Interoperability -- A Modest Proposal
- should manufacturers buy the CAD companies and fix the interoperability
problem, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, May 6, 2007
Interoperability: Structural Engineering - Pete Baxter of Autodesk and Huw
Roberts of Bentley comment on effectiveness of neutral file formats in
structural engineering field and future of 2D CAD as well as hard copy drawings,
AEC Magazine, March 30, 2007
Imports
and Exports
- Kubotek's interoperability survey reports many CAD
users rebuild models from scratch due to interoperability issues, Mike Hudspeth,
Desktop Engineering, March 2007
Interoperability
- The CAD Vendors Speak Out - Alibre, CoCreate, Dassault Systemes, Kubotek,
PTC, Rhino and UGS express on CAD interoperability issues, Rachael
Dalton-Taggart,
CADdigest.com, March 15, 2007
BIM and the U.S. GSA - IFCs
and Autodesk Revit Building 9.1 helping in data interoperability for US GSA
projects, Rick Rundell of Autodesk, Cadalyst, January 1, 2007
Common Language - XML qualifies as a universal system for sharing any type
of engineering information in any form, Jean Thilmany, Mechanical Engineering,
December 2006
The Secret World of File Formats - even "open" file formats are also
controlled by organizations to maintain a share of consumers of the format, Owen
Wengerd, Outside the Box, December 10, 2006
CAD Translation Remains a Problem for Engineers - Kubotek survey reveals
that 44% of users face interoperability problem when exporting 3D CAD models
into their CAD systems, Terry Costlow, Design News, November 20, 2006
Is There a Solution to the Interoperability Problem? - Rhinoceros makes CAD
data exchange easy as its copyright policy allows commercial use, Deelip Menezes,
November 29, 2006
Why Can't All Our CAD Files Just Get Along? - Kubotek
CAD interoperability survey reveals 72% CAD users, more or less, make designs
from scratch due to inefficiency at data reuse, Kenneth Wong, Cadalyst, November
20, 2006
Project CAD Data Exchange Checklist
- information like contact details, CAD file format, CAD standards, units, CAD
resources, etc., should be received before exchanging any AEC project data, Eat
Your CAD, October 13, 2006
Project CAD Data Exchange Media: Pros and Cons
- optical read-only data carriers, USB sticks, data storage cards, and
network-based technologies, Eat Your CAD, October 13, 2006
Project CAD Data Exchange Formats: Pros and Cons
- digital drawing, flat CAD drawing, non-flattened CAD drawing, and CAD model,
Eat Your CAD, October 13, 2006
Autodesk Plans to Ease 2D to 3D Data Sharing Headaches - Autodesk
previewed Beta version of automated translation technique to translated
CAD data, Terry Costlow, Design News, October 9, 2006
Translation Time - discrepancy in design and analysis programs worsens as
industry lacks one common solution, Jean Thilmany, Mechanical Engineering,
October 2006
Standards
for Data Sharing Gain Momentum - history of development of IFC
standards for sharing of AEC project data, Matthew Phair, Building Design and
Construction, September 1, 2006
Accord via Lightweight 3D, Part 2 - 3D data collaboration and communication
tools are Acrobat 3D with Universal 3D format, JT format from UGS, 3DXML format
supported in CATIA V5R15, and Autodesk Design Review, David Prawel & Wolfgang
Geist, Desktop Engineering, July 2006
What Do You do with Legacy Data?
- options like scanning 2D CAD drawings and 3D parts, translating data, and some
MCAD programs can convert old CAD data to new formats, Mike Hudspeth, Cadalyst,
July 1, 2006
Accord via Lightweight 3D: Part 1 - standardized design processes are
required for effective collaboration of CAD data globally, David Prawel &
Wolfgang Geist, Desktop Engineering, June 2006
Small Manufacturers, Big File-Exchange Issues - Kubotek
survey reports job shops burdened by multi-CAD environments and financial
pressure, Kenneth Wong, Cadalyst Manufacturing, May 15, 2006
Do Engineers Play Well with Others? Not When it Comes to CAD - most still
report problems with interoperability of CAD data, Karen Auguston Field, Design
News, May 2, 2006
Free IFC Viewer - view IFC files (vendor neutral data exchange format) for
applications like DDS Building Services Partner for free, Brendan McFarlane,
BuildingSmart the DDS Way, March 15, 2006
Forgotten Habits of AutoCAD Users, Part 3
- look into help files, purge and audit your files, save files in a timely
manner, Mark W. Kiker, AUGI, March 2006 (may require free registration)
Engineering Bugaboo: Software Interoperability - Kubotek survey says almost
all users face CAD interoperability issues specially in mold/tool/die and
forging industries, Karen Auguston Field, Design News, February 6, 2006
CAD Interoperability Not Here Yet, Users Say - in spite of companies'
efforts on standardization and vendors' claims on solving CAD interoperability,
there is no ideal solution to this problem, based on Kubotek research, Jeffrey
Rowe, Advanced Manufacturing, October 2005
CAD Data: Format-to-Format Getting Better - good translators are required
when moving data from OEM to the mold designer, Clare Goldsberry, Modern
Plastics, June 1, 2005
Spot the Difference
- feature based modeling and working in non-native CAD/CAM/CAE environments are
giving rise to relatively new fields like CAD model geometry comparison in
interoperability process, MCAD Online, August 9, 2005
Successful Access to Legacy
Data - several changes of technology can occur over an aircraft's lifetime
which leads to issues in managing data associated with such large projects,
Laurent Ducom, COE News Net, July 2005
Real MCAD Data Exchange: Part 2 - business factors to
consider as a cost-effective MCAD interoperability strategy
is built, David Prawel, Desktop Engineering, May 2005
Real MCAD Data Exchange: Part 1
-
without effective MCAD interoperability successful
collaboration between international business partners is not possible, David Prawel, Desktop Engineering, April 1, 2005
Examining AEC File Exchange - survey reveals 41% of design professionals never use CAD files, Michael Dakan, Cadalyst, March 3 2005
The Costly
Indifference of Autodesk - a Conversation with Tony Flynn - Bentley's chief
marketing officer offers his opinion on inadequate software interoperability, BE
Magazine, March 2005 (see page 15)
NCS v3.1: No, Not Many Care
- CAD users find any number of reasons not to employ the
National CAD Standard in their offices, Michael Dakan,
Cadalyst AEC Tech News #138, February 17, 2005
Scanning Checklist
- how to eliminate most vectorization problems, Steve Hannath, Scan2CAD,
January 27, 2005
Raster Quality
Checklist - how to determine whether your raster image is suitable for
vectorization, Steve Hannath, Scan2CAD, January 27, 2005
JPEG and GIF Files
- why these file formats are unsuitable for most raster to vector
conversions, Steve Hannath, Scan2CAD, January 27, 2005
CAD File Formats
- a true XML model data standard would help everyone in the CAD world,
Arnold Rowntree, CADtrainer.biz, January 5, 2005
Mechanism
of Transfer of CAD Data Between Various Organizations - explores the
pros and cons of three methods of 3D CAD data transfer - IGES, STEP and
direct translation, Prabhu Swaminathan, CADdigest.com, November, 11 2004
JPEG and GIF Files
- explains why these file types are unsuitable for most raster to vector
conversions, Softcover.com, October 2004
Design Intelligence Addresses CAD Disconnect - as product lifecycle management extends design collaboration, a growing challenge is ensuring CAD interoperability, John Teresko, Information Week, November 1, 2004The Data Translation/Migration Roundup: Commentary on Choosing a Translator and the Vendor Reference Guide - guidelines on choosing the appropriate data translation tool for a particular job and a list of translation software and service providers, ConnectPress staff and contributors, Inventor Connections, September 28, 2004 (requires free registration)Data Loss - tips to clarify some possible confusion over data loss and accuracy issues related to the exchange of neutral format data files, such as IGES and STEP, Don LaCourse, CADdigest.com, September 21, 2004The Future Brightens for MCAD-to-CAM Connectivity - new ISO and ASME standards and enhanced MCAD interoperability initiatives are helping to improve communication between MCAD and CAM systems, Louise Elliott, Desktop Engineering, September 2004
CAD Data Exchange - an overview of the available methods of data exchange and the pros and cons of each method, David Prawel, Desktop Engineering, September 2004CAD Companies Spar Over Translations - Autodesk and SolidWorks are set to square off over the latter's new DWG editor, Paul E. Teague, Design News, September 13, 2004Using Scan2CAD to Convert Logos - tip for converting logos to DXF for editing in CAD or CNC, Softcover.com, August 2004 Multi-CAD Interoperability Halves Automotive Supplier's Production Time - Tier 1 automotive supplier Magneti Marelli use of Proficiency’s Collaboration Gateway, Lynda Rutledge, CATIA Community, July 13, 2004 (free registration required)
CAD Neutral File Formats: Seeking a Common Language - how do you share CAD information across CAD vendor boundary lines and achieve meaningful communication?, Bruce Pilgrim, UGS Community, July 21, 2004 (requires free registration)
Web3D Consortium Announces CAD Distillation Format For Visualization - discusses the ongoing attempt to develop a truly neutral CAD data format for viewing and other purposes, Jeffrey Rowe, MCAD Weekly, June 7, 2004
Perfecting the CPD Process - the challenges of collaborative product design, Alan Earls, Manufacturer.com, June 2, 2004
The State of CAD Interoperability 2004: Survey Results - Proficiency and TenLinks studied the issue of CAD interoperability to determine how engineering model data is delivered today to manufacturers and suppliers, how CAD conversion, geometric translation and/or feature-based CAD interoperability is handled, at what expense and under whose authority, CADdigest.com, April 16, 2004
Pioneering Hybrid Approach for 2D to Solid Model Conversions, Saves Automotive Supplier Time and Money - CADCAM-E helped an automotive supplier convert 2D CATIA drawings to Unigraphics solid models using data translation methods that combine automated and manual techniques, Jerry Fireman, CATIA Community, April 13, 2004 (may require free registration)
How to Develop Your CAD Standards - a guide designed to explain the importance of CAD standards within the construction industry, Construct I.T. for Business, March 3, 2004 (pdf)
Raising the Standard - how to implement CAD standards to improve design and project management, Rob Lion, Design Productivity Journal, December 2003 (pdf) (requires free registration)
Click, Convert, Review - aerospace equipment supplier Smiths Aerospace deployed Theorem Solutions’s CADverter software to help bridge different CAD systems during the development of integrated electrical power and remote input/output systems for the Lockheed Martin Joint Strike Fighter program, Barb Schmitz, DE Online, September 2003
Software Interoperability Makes Strides, but Hurdles Still Remain - examines the progress the AEC industry has made in file format standardization, Deborah Snoonian, Architectural Record, September 2003
When Is A CAD File Not A CAD File? - the CAD industry is still not providing many useful solutions when it comes to standardization for information-sharing among various file formats, Nigel Davies, bentleyuser.org, August 26, 2003
Open All Hours - AutoCAD's DWG and Bentley's DGN file formats are standards now, but will these formats always be available to you, and if not, what happens to your files?, Nigel Davies, bentleyuser.org, July 9, 2003
One Size Fits All: Not for Data Exchange Solutions - it's crucial to choose the right MCAD interoperability system to help control costs and improve the efficiency of design engineering operations, Tom Kopinski, Desktop Engineering, June 2003
Staring Down the Divide - electrical and mechanical engineers work together on products like cell phones--too bad their software programs don't, Jean Thilmany, Mechanical Engineering, Aug 2003
