FEA Peels Away Mysteries of Hydraulic Valves - finite element analysis (FEA) combined with an in-depth knowledge of hydraulics is helping engineers shed new light on hydraulic valve design by "peering inside" operating valves, Design News, June 7, 2004
MicroStation SIG - "Making MicroStation More Manageable" - a report from a recent MicroStation gathering, organized for architects and engineers in the UK to discuss how MicroStation can be further improved to be more building orientated, Nigel Davies, bentleyuser.org, June 24, 2004
Revit and Building Services Engineering - whatever happened to the building systems capabilities that Autodesk said would be incorporated into Revit?, Michael Dakan, Cadalyst AEC Tech News #122, June 17, 2004
Clear the File "History" in the Open Dialog - TurboCAD tip, IMSI's TurboCAD Newsletter, June 2004
Get the Most Out of Force Extract - TurboCAD tip, IMSI's TurboCAD Newsletter, June 2004
HDR Image Based Lighting Basics - TurboCAD tip, IMSI's TurboCAD Newsletter, June 2004
The End of the Black Box - proponents of product lifecycle management say that PLM opens up the design process and gives engineers a broader view of the product - but does it really work, and what are the benefits?, Peter Schroer, Design News, June 7, 2004
Engineers Cite Pro/ENGINEER Features They Like Best - behavioral modeling and simulation tools are among the things that users cite as their favorite Pro/E's capabilities, Design News, June 21, 2004
Model Display Configuration, Part 1 - Architectural Desktop tutorial explores how to create your own Model Display Configuration for Plan View, ARCHIdigm, June 2004
Model Display Configuration, Part 2 of 2 - the tutorial continues with an examination of individual Object Style Families, ARCHIdigm, June 2004
Multi/Sub-Object Materials in VizRender - Architectural Desktop tricks for rendering MvBlocks, ARCHIdigm, June 2004
Hidden HIDE options in AutoCAD and ADT 2004 - explores a little-known dialog with options that help produce hidden line results with 3D Objects, ARCHIdigm, June 2004
Purging in Architectural Desktop 2004 - how to reduce file size by removing MvBlocks in one step, ARCHIdigm, June 2004
How to Adjust the QuickPick - Solid Edge V15 tip, Solid-tools.com, June 2004
Changing Screens When Using Two Application Windows - MicroStation tip for users with dual screens, Bob Mecham, MicroStation Connections, June 30, 2004 (free registration required)
How Do You Say "Bling Bling" in French? A Demonstration of SolidWorks Surface Tools and Volume Tools - demonstrates the design of an unusual shape - a ring in the shape of a moebius ribbon, where a single face is both the interior and exterior, Sebastian Desbois, SolidWorks Community, June 29, 2004 (requires free registration)
ADT Named Views & Layers - Architectural Desktop 2005 tip, Beau Turner, Will Render for Food, June 30, 2004
Trek Bicycle Corp: Tour de Force - using SolidWorks, 3D modeling software from Alias and PCs running Opteron processors from Advanced Micro Devices, designers worked to simultaneously produce bikes that would give Lance Armstrong an edge in two consecutive Tours, Tom Steinert-Threlkeld, Baseline, June 28, 2004
CAD Helps, but Agility is Key to Winning, Says Three-time America's Cup Winner - simulation tools are vital to a successful America's Cup race, but teamwork and sailing skills are the most important elements, Machine Design, June 17, 2004
2004 MCAD CADDIES - the results of the annual student design competition, where the winner created an MP3 music player using 3ds max and CorelDraw, Laracella Sheridan, Cadalyst, June 15, 2004
Building a Better Bottle - simulation helps predict how bottles of mouthwash fill and stack and whether they'll tip over on a conveyor, David Henning, Machine Design, June 17, 2004
Offshoring, Part I: New Study Refuels the Debate - a Labor Department report released this month concluded that few U.S. job losses could be blamed on offshoring, Lynda Rutledge, Inventor Connections, June 28, 2004 (requires free registration)
Outsourcing Chart - a graphical representation of issues relating to the outsourcing of work, Joe Greco, Cadalyst, June 17, 2004 (pdf)
How to Set Gradient Color Background for AutoCAD Drawing Window - tips for AutoCAD 2005/Architectural Desktop 2005, CADforum.cz, June 10, 2004
Where Have All the UNIX Machines Gone?: A CatBench 2004 Preview - explores the pros and cons of running CATIA V5 on UNIX and WinTel systems, Phil Harrison, CATIA Community, June 29, 2004 (requires free registration)
Step Savers in AutoCAD 2005 - tips on making subtle improvements to everyday features to increase productivity, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, June 1, 2004
Karen's Bentley 101 - Who's Who at the BE Conference 2004 - a report from the recent gathering, with lots of photographs of Bentley staff and various attendees, Karen Fugle, bentleyuser.org, June 9, 2004
Using the End of Part to Insert Features - Autodesk Inventor tips, Andrew de Leon, Envision Solutions, June 17, 2004
Changing the Vendor for Content Library Parts - Autodesk Inventor tips, Andrew de Leon, Envision Solutions, June 17, 2004
7 Digital 7 - Dassault is launching the first large-scale project of its PLM software with the design of Boeing's 7E7 "Dreamliner," Joann Muller, Forbes.com, June 21, 2004
Sponge Mouse May Revolutionize Point-Click - an Iowa State University engineer has invented a mouse made of a flexible material similar to the composition of stress-relief squeeze balls to help avoid repetitive-stress injuries, Mike Martin, NewsFactor Innovation, June 25, 2004
Offshoring Poses Security Hazards - behind-the-scenes account of a fired SolidWorks employee who stole the software's code and attempted to sell it, Barry Shlachter, Star-Telegram, June 25, 2004 (requires free registration)
Columns Likely Failed First in Terrorist-Triggered WTC Fires - the lead investigator of the Federal Building and Fire Safety Investigation of the World Trade Center’s destruction concluded that the columns, weakened by fires ignited by jet fuel, failed and triggered the collapse of the twin 110-story towers, Nadine M. Post, June 28, 2004
MicroStation 101: Annotation Scale - MicroStation tips, Karen Fugle, bentleyuser.org, June 23, 2004
MicroStation 201: Annotation Scale Revisited - MicroStation tips, Karen Fugle, bentleyuser.org, June 23, 2004
MicroStation 101: Sheet Layouts - MicroStation tips, Karen Fugle, bentleyuser.org, June 22, 2004
License Error [11.1.6020] - information about an AutoCAD/ADT/MDT error message, CADforum.cz, June 9, 2004
Where Can I Find the DGNLSTYLE.SHX File? - AutoCAD LT tip, CADforum.cz, June 10, 2004
Silent Network Setup (Deployment) of VoloView Express - how to automatically install the Autodesk VoloView Express (VVE2) viewer, CADforum.cz, June 16, 2004
Future of CAD is Bright and Unlimited - interview with the director of the Purdue University center that created the world's first 3D CAD parts search engine, Nitish S Rele, Sify.com, June 24, 2004
ANSYS Engineers Success - with its recently reported strong first-quarter earnings and its shares hitting a new 52-week high, ANSYS is a good bet for investors, Sarah Z. Sleeper, Motley Fool, June 23, 2004
Outsourcing, Part 3 - advice on how to compete in the CAD/CAM sector without sending jobs to cheap labor markets, Joe Greco, Cadalyst MCAD Tech News #123, June 17, 2004
CAM Software Market Poised for a Rebound - a discussion of the current trends in the CAM industry, which edged into positive territory in 2003 after several years of declining growth, Manufacturing Automation, May/June 2004
My Experience at PTC/USER Conference 2004, Nashville, TN - a report from the recent annual gathering, where Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 2.0 received a good deal of the focus, Florin Neamtu, Pro/E Community, June 23, 2004 (free registration required)
Let the Computer Do More of It! - there are a plethora of new tools to enhance the professional life of the engineer, Joel Orr, Machine Design, June 3, 2004
Fresh Mesh: A New Route to Smaller 3-D Files - a USC computer scientist has created a powerful algorithm to compress large graphics files, usc.edu, June 23, 2004
How to Add an Estimate, Contract, Pictures or Presentation to Your DWF File - AutoCAD/ADT/Inventor tip, CADforum.cz, June 4, 2004
Project Assembly with Pro/DESKTOP - the basic steps to create complete assemblies from individual design files, Steve Smith, Ties Magazine, June 2004 (pdf)
Capturing an Image in MicroStation - how to create a screen shot from any portion of the MicroStation program, Bob Mecham, MicroStation Connections, June 23, 2004 (free registration required)
Elevation Values Are 10x or 100x Higher in Project Navigator - Architectural Desktop 2005 tip, CADforum.cz, June 16, 2004
Faster 3D Display in Revit - tip on accelerating display functions, CADforum.cz, June 21, 2004
BIM, Change, and Leadership - A Call to Arms? - Larry Rocha, VP and CIO, WAT&G, describes the challenges associated with the industry's move to BIM and suggests that the fundamental issue to be tackled is that of understanding and managing change, AECbytes, June 23, 2004
AIA National Convention Recap - a report on some of the Macintosh AEC software developers who exhibited at the recent convention, Architosh, June 22, 2004
How to Work with Presentations - ALGOR tips, Algor.com, June 23, 2004
CAD Pioneers Gave Desktop PCs A Full Range of Electronic Drafting - examines the origins of CAD at Autodesk, the current state of the industry and a discussion - with Bentley's Keith Bentley - of CAD's possible future, Tom Sawyer, Engineering News-Record, June 21, 2004
10 Electronic Technologies That Changed Construction - CAD (specifically AutoCAD) is listed as number two in the list of the 10 technologies to change the construction industry in the past 20 years, Tom Sawyer, Engineering News-Record, June 21, 2004
The Shape of Things to Come - CAD techniques are becoming more and more important to the AEC professional, but the software is developing at a glacial pace, Lars Hesselgren, Building Design, June 18, 2004 (requires free registration)
Bentley Futures - BE 2004 Conference - Bentley's future appears to be tied to Microsoft, Lars Hesselgren, bentleyuser.org, June22, 2004
Unfold a Sheet Metal Part - Autodesk Inventor tips, SageCAD, May 2004
Space Sketches in Architectural Desktop - Architectural Desktop tutorial explores the Napkin Sketch feature, which can give a more freehand look for space planning, Robin Capper, RobiNZ Blog, June 22, 2004
A Quick Look at Two New Features in Autodesk Land Desktop 2005 - Land Desktop tips, Doug Cummings, SageCAD, June 2004
Gehry Tags Davies for COO - Gehry Technologies has named former Autodesk senior vice president Malcolm Davies as chief operating officer, Randall Newton, A-E-C Automation Newsletter, June 21, 2004
Select and Configure a CAD System - how to select and configure your CAD system to get the most out of SolidWorks, Greg Jankowski, Cadalyst, June 18, 2004
Software Maker Runs Screaming from Itanium - why PTC stopped supporting the Intel Itanium systems for Pro/ENGINEER, Pro/INTRALINK and Windchill, Ashlee Vance, The Register, June 18, 2004
PLM Market Projected to Top $8.65 Billion This Year - it appears that the worldwide manufacturing sector is in a spending mood again as its participants look for ways to gain a competitive edge through improved technologies, Jeffrey Rowe, MCAD Weekly, June 21, 2004
Creating a Custom Tag and Tool - Architectural Desktop 2005 tutorial, Elise Moss, CADzette, June 18, 2004 (pdf)
Pop Up Level Dialog - MicroStation tip, David Warr, bentleyuser.org, June 14, 2004
Show Full Path to Design File in Title Bar - MicroStation tip, David Warr, bentleyuser.org, June 14, 2004
Intel's 3D Divorce Rate - developers of Web-based 3D rendering technology, known as X3D, are gearing up for a standards war with Intel, Paul Festa, CNET News.com, June 21 2004
Onward Bound! - the Indian firm Onward Technologies is finding a way to take advantage of the explosive growth in engineering design services, Venkatesh Ganesh, Express Computer, June 21, 2004
Controlling CAD Files - Part 2 - tips on gaining control of your filing environment and how to enlist users and management to help you, Robert Green, CAD Manager's Newsletter #108, June 10, 2004
Polyline Tricks for 3D Work - tip for tracing objects with a polyline for extruding later, PostalCAD, June 14, 2004
Resize Window - MicroStation tip, David Warr, bentleyuser.org, June 14, 2004
Move Global Origin Back to Default - MicroStation tip, David Warr, bentleyuser.org, June 14, 2004
Change Font Size - MicroStation tip, David Warr, bentleyuser.org, June 14, 2004
Holey Molds! - you can thank SURFCAM software, among others, for that nearly impossible-to-open heavy-duty plastic packaging encasing many audio and computer products, C. H. Bush, surfcam.com, June 17, 2004
Outsourcing, Part 2 - examines many of the often overlooked problems that outsourcing causes for the company it's supposed to benefit, Joe Greco, Cadalyst MCAD Tech News #122, June 3, 2004
Maximize the Power of Autodesk Vault - tips for using Autodesk Vault to enhance design reuse and increase file security, Kevin Schneider, Cadalyst, June 15, 2004
How to Create a BOM Table in Wildfire - Pro/ENGINEER tutorial, Edwin Muirhead, CADmin.co.uk, June 16, 2004
How Do I Find the Filename of an Item in the Vault? - Pro/INTRALINK tutorial, Edwin Muirhead, CADmin.co.uk, June 16, 2004
The Digital Revolution Arrives - a look at some of the latest trends in digital manufacturing, including tools from UGS, Proficiency and CoCreate, Peter Fretty, Advanced Manufacturing, May 2004
Reporting Design History - MicroStation tip, David Warr, bentleyuser.org, June 14, 2004)
Multiple Dimensions - MicroStation tip, David Warr, bentleyuser.org, June 14, 2004
Associativity - MicroStation tip, David Warr, bentleyuser.org, June 14, 2004
Coordinate Design Efforts With TeamWork - ArchiCAD's TeamWork helps manage multiuser design projects, Akos Pfemeter, Cadalyst, June 15, 2004
Tech Execs Want Better Schools, Fewer Software Pirates - among the tech leaders appearing before senators on Capitol Hill, SolidWorks CEO John McEleney described his recent trip to Asia where he bought a black market copy of his company's $4,000 software for $4, CNN.com, June 17, 2004
The Nether Regions - AutoCAD tutorial explores the little-known Regions feature, which helps you create and manipulate components within drawings, Bill Fane, Cadalyst, June 15, 2004
Use Templates to Automate Drawing - Solid Edge tutorial explores using Quicksheet templates to expedite drawing creation, Adrian Soles, Cadalyst, June 15, 2004
Revision History Numbering - MicroStation tip, David Warr, bentleyuser.org, June 14, 2004
Thumbnails in Files Upgraded from V7 - MicroStation tip, David Warr, bentleyuser.org, June 14, 2004
Start Windows Applications from MicroStation - MicroStation tip, David Warr, bentleyuser.org, June 14, 2004
Wrapped Product Cylinder - TurboCAD tutorial illustrates a method of wrapping materials by providing the steps necessary to apply product packaging to a Campbell's soup can, Donald Cheke, Textual Creations, June 16, 2004 (2.09 MB zipped pdf)
Understanding Workplanes - TurboCAD tutorial explores the functionality of each workplane tool, Donald Cheke, Textual Creations, June 16, 2004 (7.39 MB zipped pdf)
Gearing Up for F-35 Assembly - Lockheed Martin is using Delmia's ENVISION software to ensure that production workers can easily reach all areas of a component of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, David Alexander, Aerospace Engineering Online, June 2004 (pdf)
AIA 2004 National Convention and Expo - highlights of the recently concluded American Institute of Architects meeting, where there was an emphasis on green buildings and sustainable architecture, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, June 16, 2004
Michael Raphael: Digitizing for Posterity - a Maryland engineer has been using lasers to create digital records of historic landmarks and objects, such as the Lincoln Memorial and propellers from the Wright Brothers' airplane, Barnaby Wickham, Progressive Engineer
Group Drafts First Spec for 3D CAD - the CAD software market could move into new dimensions with XML data, Clint Boulton, internet.com, June 2, 2004
Creating a 3D Sweep in Inventor - how to create a variety of 3D sketch features in Autodesk Inventor, Daniel Brown, Inventor Connection, June 14, 2004 (requires free registration)
Detecting Interference in Weldments - SolidWorks streaming tip on how to prevent interferences from going by unnoticed, SolidProfessor, June 15, 2004
Finding the Origin - Revit tutorial provides a method to locate the Origin in Revit, Mr GG, Revitcity, June 13, 2004
Sculptured Walls - Revit tutorial shows how to make log walls, Mr GG, Revitcity, June 12, 2004
64-Bit Battle Rages: Who Will Win the Duel? - Intel’s new Xeon technology extends the processor’s capabilities, challenging AMD Opteron’s 64-bit chip, Mark Devlin, Desktop Engineering, June 2004
New Pro/SHEETMETAL Functionality Using Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 2.0 - tutorial explores the new Pro/SHETMETAL command options and directional patterning, Louis Gary Lamit, CADdigest.com, June 14, 2004
EXPRESS Train: NeoCon 2004 Special - tips on using AutoCAD Express Tools, including the System Variable Editor and Enclose Text with Object, Michael Beall, CADTutor, June 2004
Using the Warp Feature in Wildfire 2.0 - Pro/E tips on using the Sculpt and Spine tools, Florin Neamtu, Pro/E Community, June 14, 2004 (requires free registration)
Using Directional Patterning in Wildfire 2.0 - Pro/E tutorial covers some of the patterning enhancements in the latest version, Florin Neamtu, Pro/E Community, June 14, 2004 (requires free registration)
Single Camera Animation Over Multiple Paths - Autodesk VIZ tutorial explains the use of key frames and animation constraints and controllers, theVizdepot, June 14, 2004 (requires free registration)
The New Crown Jewel of Dentistry - CAD/CAM tools are enabling a Canadian dentist to create precise dental crowns and bridges made from nonmetal compounds, Rachel Ross, TheStar.com, June 14, 2004
Creating a PowerPoint Presentation with AutoVue - tutorial demonstrates how to quickly create a PowerPoint presentation with high-quality graphics, Novedge, June 14, 2004
UGS To Acquire D-Cubed - although this acquisition is a big deal and may affect many parties, it doesn't appear that the change will negatively impact any CAD product or company, Jeffrey Rowe, MCAD Weekly, June 14, 2004
How to Run a NASTRAN Solver in FEMPRO - ALGOR tutorial, Algor.com, June 14, 2004
Proof Positive: Enforcing 3D CAD Standards - Inventor streaming tip discusses the benefits of Proof Positive and how 3D CAD standards are vital to mechanical design, Scott Hale, Avatech Solutions, June 8, 2004
Is Your Software Up to Date? - engineering websites are offering more online customer-service tools to manage accounts, deliver resources to help users get started quickly with new programs and provide interactive tools for personalized support and training, Robert Williams, Machine Design, June 3, 2004
Increasing Font Sizes in Dialog Boxes - ArchiCAD tip, Laszlo Nagy, Graphisoft.com, June 10, 2004
Land Desktop: Share Your Projects - streaming tips for sharing projects with others, using Named Views, hyperlinks, Xrefs and Project Manager, Ron Santos, Avatech Solutions, June 8, 2004
Fluid Simulations 101 - most engineers are familiar with finite-element analysis (FEA) and its usefulness in structural problems, but they aren't as well versed in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), Machine Design, June 3, 2004
Which Makes the Better Medical Nail: Titanium or Stainless Steel? - finite-element analysis (FEA) helps determine which metal makes the best nail for repairing broken legs, Angel Perez, Machine Design, June 3, 2004
CAD Acquisition Shocker: UGS Buys D-Cubed - if this acquisition is a sign of new aggressiveness from UGS, then the MCAD industry is headed for interesting times, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, June 10, 2004
UGS to Buy Industry-wide 3D Specialist, D-Cubed - UGS has announced an agreement to acquire D-Cubed, a world-renowned supplier of core 3D geometry technology used by most of the world’s CAD application developers, Martyn Day, CADserver, June 10, 2004
AutoCAD 2005: Using the New Sheet Set Manager - streaming tip explains how to easily create a new sheet set in AutoCAD 2005, then import existing folders and drawings into this new sheet set, Dan Brown, Avatech Solutions, June 8, 2004
Creating a Multi-configuration BOM Report Table - Pro/ENGINEER tutorial shows how to create additional columns in a table to reflect multiple configurations, PTC Express, June 2004
Architectural Desktop: New Options for Door Tags - streaming tip illustrates the new options in ADT 2005 to make tagging easier and more customizable, Joe Eichenseer, Avatech Solutions, June 8, 2004
Performing a Preference-based Search in Windchill PDMLink - Pro/E tutorial, Jim Sweeney, PTC Express, June 2004
2D Models in MECHANICA - video tip, John Buchowski, PTC Express, June 2004
AutoCAD Electrical: Useful Commands for Sharing - streaming tip explores how Electrical can create a report of changes made since the last update, Carl Smith, Avatech Solutions, June 8, 2004
Keynotes in ADT 2005 - Architectural Desktop tutorial explains how to create a custom keynote database, Elise Moss, CADzette, June 4, 2004 (pdf)
Before You Quit Your Day Job: Ten Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting Your Own Business - advice for those considering starting up a CAD-related business, Bruce Pilgrim, Inventor Connections, June 7, 2004 (may require free registration)
Structural Plastics Exploring Ways to Make Molds & Parts Faster - a new method of making molds faster and less expensively uses an approach analogous to rapid-prototyping methods that build up a model out of thin slices, Mikell Knights, Plastics Technology, June 2004
Creating A CV Surface - 3ds max tutorial, Jacquelin Vanderwood, TIEMdesign.com, June 1, 2004
How the Affect Region Modifier Works - 3ds max tutorial, Jacquelin Vanderwood, TIEMdesign.com, June 1, 2004
Melt Modifier - 3ds max tutorial, Jacquelin Vanderwood, TIEMdesign.com, June 1, 2004
Using the New Layer Filter Interface in AutoCAD 2005 - tutorial explores using the new AutoCAD 2005 layer dialog, Lee Ambrosius, Beyond the UI, June 6, 2004
Sheetsets - Huh! - tips on using AutoCAD 2005's SheetSet command, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, June 7, 2004
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
Arched Stairway Tutorial Part #2 - 3ds max tutorial focuses on modeling a handrail, William Alexander, CGarchitect.com, June 7, 2004
How to Use the Bevel Profile - 3ds max tutorial, Jacquelin Vanderwood, TIEMdesign.com, June 1, 2004
Drawing CV Curves for Beginners - 3ds max tutorial, Jacquelin Vanderwood, TIEMdesign.com, June 1, 2004
Architectural Research Seminar - BE Conference 2004 - a report on Bentley's annual Architectural Research Seminar, where there was a significant emphasis on the use of Bentley's new Generative Components technology, Lars Hesselgren, bentleyuser.org, June 1, 2004
How to Choose a Graphics Card for CAD - advice on choosing the right graphics card for your 2D and 3D CAD needs, John McIver, Multi-CAD, June 2004
Data Options - Adding a New Database - SolidWorks tutorial, Scott Baugh, scottjbaugh.com, June 2, 2004
Tip On Mistaken Exit - ArchiCAD tip on force quit from task manager to return to a previous autosave, Ben Cohen, Graphisoft.com, June 7, 2004
How to Apply Electromechanical Forces - ALGOR tutorial, Algor.com, June 2, 2004
What Do You Know? - employers hire engineers based on the CAD package they know. Or, they don't. Jean Thilmany, Mechanical Engineering, June, 2004
CFD in the first Millennium - CFD analysis of furnaces in Sri Lanka, Dr. Gavin Tabor, e4engineering.com, June 3, 2004
