Slow Mouse Motion in Revit and Inventor - quick tips, cadforum.cz, September 23, 2004

Automatically Publishing DWF Files from Inventor - Autodesk Inventor tip, Andrew de Leon, Envision Solutions, September 14, 2004

Setting Object Defaults Within the Style Library - Autodesk Inventor tip, Andrew de Leon, Envision Solutions, September 14, 2004

The 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)

Increasing SolidWorks Productivity - tips to increase your efficiency and effectiveness, SolidWorks Express, September 2004

SolidWorks 2005 Offers Advanced Modeling Features - advice on how to create complex shapes and improve your handling of existing geometry, SolidWorks Express, September 2004

Documenting Design Intent - tips to make your design more re-usable and easier to modify later, SolidWorks Express, September 2004

Desktop Manufacturing - four-part article on the possible impact of desktop fabricators, Red Herring, September 8, 2004

GM's Reuse Strategy - General Motors is expanding its parts database of 40,000 3D CAD models with the goal to reuse 40 to 60% of parts across its brands to save time and money, Laurie Sullivan, Information Week, September 27, 2004

Using Text Symbols - MicroStation tips, Robert Mecham, MicroStation Connections, September 29, 2004 (requires free registration)

Setting the Environment Variable for the Autoballoon - NX 2 tips on creating a parts list with the Autoballon feature, Dave Francis, UGS Community, September 29, 2004 (requires free registration)

ZweigWhite and Mercor Media Unite to Form Complete Media Provider to AEC Industry - the new merger creates ZweigWhite Information Services, a complete business information, advisory and media provider to the AEC industry, FMLink, September 29, 2004

13 Potential Benefits of 3D CAD - examines the potential profits awaiting companies moving to 3D CAD technology, Victor Bradley and Thomas Riddle, CADdigest.com, September 30, 2004

Do You Have "AUOS"? - Lynn Allen's tongue in cheek public service announcement for Autodesk University 2004 addresses a newly diagnosed condition known as "Autodesk University Overwhelm Syndrome," Autodesk, September 2004 (requires Windows Media Player)

How to Avoid "AUOS" - Lynn Allen advises how Autodesk University participants can avoid the dreaded "Overwhelm Syndrome," Autodesk, September 2004 (requires Windows Media Player)

Use the Best Tool for the Intended Purpose or Output - with the current technology, it's best to use DWF for CAD and PDF for text documents, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, September 20, 2004

Balloonists Beware! - SolidWorks tip explores the Balloon tool, Jon Gifford, SolidWorks Community, September 28, 2004 (requires free registration)

Delcam's ArtCAM Software Key to Growth at Ice Carving Company - a Canada-based producer of ice sculptures for the hospitality ice industry uses ArtCAM  Insignia software in its international ice-carving services, CADdigest.com, September 30, 2004

Maximising the Wildfire Window on Startup - Pro/ENGINEER tip, Edwin Muirhead, Pro/E Community, September 29, 2004 (requires free registration)

Drawing Performance Optimisation - Solid Edge tip, Simon Dass, Solid Edge Community, September 28, 2004 (requires free registration)

Tip on Macro Scripts - ArchiCAD tip, Laszlo Nagy, Graphisoft.com, September 30, 2004

Basic Project Creation with Pro/DESKTOP - tutorial shows how to sketch the body of a simple race car, Steve Smith, Ties Magazine, September 2004 (pdf)

Load and Run VBA Macros Using Straight VBA - AutoCAD tutorial, Mike Tuersley, Cadalyst, September 15, 2004

2004 Will Be Good, '05 Better Predicts Software President - SolidWorks president John McEleney believes that the continuing migration of design departments from 2D to 3D is one of the major trends that will boost the CAD industry's economy, Machine Design, September 16, 2004

Interactive Schedules: A Step-by-Step Guide - ArchiCAD tutorial shows how to create materials reports to display information in the format you want, John Mamuscia, Cadalyst, September 15, 2004

Autodesk Building Systems Tricks and Tips - how to get the most out of Autodesk Building Systems 2005, Charles Baynes, Exitech Design Productivity Journal, September 2004 (requires free registration) (pdf)

Calculating BIM's Return on Investment - a simple formula calculates return on investment when you're considering a new building information modeling system, Rick Rundell, Cadalyst, September 15, 2004

CAFM Implementation Made Simple - tutorial offers a guide to implement a computer-aided facilities management system based on Archibus, Richard Ridout, Exitech Design Productivity Journal, September 2004 (requires free registration) (pdf)

How to Make a Sloping Rounded Roof - Revit tutorial, Mr GG, Revitcity, September 24, 2004

Squelching Brake Squeal - General Motors teamed up with LMS to develop a new process that combines advanced testing with static and dynamic simulations to identify and help fix brake squeal early in the design process, Tinghui Steven Shi, Mark Riefe and Steven Dom, Desktop Engineering, September, 2004

Object Snaps, the Sequel - AutoCAD tips on using object snap options, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, September 15, 2004

AutoCAD 2005 Tip: Ignore Hatches When Using Object Snaps - explores the system variable that controls whether AutoCAD has the ability to snap to hatch patterns, Michael Rotolo, The Autodesk Informer, September 28, 2004

Get Back Into Gear - update of AutoLISP SPURGEAR.LSP routine includes dialog box and improved AutoCAD compatibility, Tony Hotchkiss, Cadalyst, September 15, 2004

From UNIX to Windows - Toyota's relationship with PTC and its Pro/E Wildfire software is instructive as to how MCAD software could be developed in the future, Arnie Williams, Cadalyst, September 15, 2004

Breaking Parametric Barriers: Accelerating Product Design to Internet Speed - a new collaborative approach called simultaneous product development allows team members to work simultaneously, both synchronously and asynchronously, Machine Design, September 16, 2004

Inventing New Bridge Designs - Autodesk Inventor helped to accelerate the design, calculation and review processes for a London redevelopment project, Bob Garrett, Exitech Design Productivity Journal, September 2004 (requires free registration) (pdf)

Document Management (EDM) Series, Part III - further exploration of what you should expect from an EDM (electronic document management) system and how to evaluate software products, Robert Green, CAD Manager's Newsletter # 115, September 23, 2004

Why the UCS Changes with a Change of View in AutoCAD 2004 Products - AutoCAD tips, PostalCAD, September 20, 2004

2005 Interface Changes - SolidWorks 2005 streaming tips, SolidProfessor, September 27, 2004

Installing ArchiCAD with Company Standard Default Settings - ArchiCAD tips, Gergely Kmethy, Graphisoft.com, September 27, 2004

Design Library - SolidWorks 2005 streaming tips, SolidProfessor, September 27, 2004

Select Other - SolidWorks 2005 streaming tip explores the Select Other command, SolidProfessor, September 27, 2004

PDF File Format Missing in Publisher - ArchiCAD tips, Gergely Kmethy, Graphisoft.com, September 27, 2004

Tip on Using GDL to Solve a Trimmed Zone Height Listing Problem - ArchiCAD tips, Tom Prokopchak, Graphisoft.com, September 27, 2004

PLM Supports Six Sigma - Tony Affuso, chairman, CEO and president, UGS discusses his vision of product lifecycle management, Design News, September 27, 2004

SolidWorks Rx: The Computer Doctor Is In - how to use SolidWorks Rx, designed to reduce the burden on the user when technical questions arise and provide the support person with more complete information, Greg Jankowski, Cadalyst, September 22, 2004

Streamlining Structural Frames - Solid Edge tips on how to build the foundation for your machinery or process equipment design, Adrian Scholes, Cadalyst, September 22, 2004

Customize Scene Defaults in 3ds max and Autodesk VIZ - 3ds max / VIZ tips, Ryan Small, The Autodesk Informer September 17, 2004

Gilchrist Ross and Crowe Architects Put ArchiCAD 9 Beta to the Ultimate Test - a $15 million renovation of historic Landis Hall at Florida State University was prepared with the prerelease version of ArchiCAD 9, Arnie Williams, Cadalyst AEC Tech News: 2D to 3D #7, September 23, 2004

Working with Drawing Tables in Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire - Pro/E tutorial on how to use drawing tables to accelerate and automate your 2D documentation, PTC.com, September 23, 2004

CAD Manager: Prepare for Performance Evaluations - advice on how to prepare to evaluate CAD workers, Robert Green, Cadalyst, September 15, 2004

Installing ArchiCAD 9 Requires Administrator Rights - ArchiCAD tips, Andor Szoke, Graphisoft.com, September 22, 2004

Drive Geometry with 2D Graphs - Pro/E tutorial explores a variable section sweep and the use of trajpar to use a graph to set sketcher dimensions, PTC.com, September 23, 2004

Faster Identical Patterns with Surface - Pro/E tutorial demonstrates how the use of surface copies and solidify features can speed up regeneration on large feature count identical patterns, PTC.com, September 23, 2004

IntelliCAD Worldwide Conference - after several years of near-invisibility, IntelliCAD - now with a new leader and a new programming team - is again showing life, Ralph Grabowski, upFront.eZine, September 22, 2004

Google "Reads" Text in AutoCAD Drawings - the Google search engine now has the ability to search for text in DWG drawing files stored on the Internet, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, September 22, 2004

3D CAD Tips & Techniques - Version 2.6 - 49 new CAD and CAM tips, 3DCADTips, September 15, 2004 (requires free registration)

Optimizing Solid Edge Display Performance - how to best display 3D data while using Solid Edge, Leading Edge, September 2004

How to Add a Custom Material to Your Model - CATIA tips on how to make models more lifelike by adding materials, Jonathan Cullen, CATIA Community, September 21, 2004 (requires free registration)

Keep On Rockin' In The Real World - Bentley and other CAD companies are increasingly imposing subscriptions for everything from software to training and support, Nigel Davies, bentleyuser.org, September 15, 2004

PostScript Plot Drivers - MicroStation tips, Marc Thomas, bentleyuser.org, September 21, 2004

Security Hole in Microsoft's GDIPLUS.DLL Distributed with ArchiCAD 8.1 and ArchiCAD 9 INT and USA Versions - ArchiCAD tip, Andor Szoke, Graphisoft.com, September 21, 2004

The Analysis Roundup: Overview, Buyer's Guide, and Vendor Reference Guide - explores the realm of finite element analysis, solvers and elements, with advice on buying the right software, Inventor Connections, September 21, 2004 (requires free registration)

Where Is Analysis Going? Thoughts on the Future - ALGOR's product manager shares his thoughts on the future of finite element analysis, Bob Williams, Inventor Connections, September 21, 2004 (requires free registration)

Linux Cluster Goes Orbital - engineers at Orbital Sciences turned to a Linux-based cluster computing system to deal with the high-powered demands of computational fluid dynamics applications, Tina Gasperson, NewsForge, September 9, 2004

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, 2004

Make the Most of Tool Palettes in AutoCAD 2004 and Beyond - AutoCAD tips, Heidi Hewett, Autodesk University 2003 (hosted on Between the Lines AutoCAD Weblog), September 21, 2004

AutoCAD 2005 Tip: Control Default XREF Behaviour - AutoCAD tip, Michael Rotolo, The Autodesk Informer, September 18, 2004

Is Your Productivity A-BOM-Inable? - how to save money by eliminating the re-typing of item and BOM information, Matt Lane, Hagerman Technology Bulletin, September 2004

AEC From the Ground Up: Are You Up to Standards? - offices that work on large projects or need to collaborate with other disciplines should consider adopting the U.S. NCS (National CAD Standard) for architecture, engineering and construction, H. Edward Goldberg, Cadalyst, September 15, 2004

"NN Were Not Able to be Exploded" While Exploding Blocks - AutoCAD tips, cadforum.cz, September 17, 2004

Autodesk Map and AutoCAD Support for Compressed TIFF Format Images - AutoCAD tips, cadforum.cz, September 3, 2004

Formula 1 - Winning Is Everything - Optimal Solutions’ Sculptor computational fluid dynamics software helped an F1 team makes quick design modifications on the aerodynamics of a car, CFD Review, September 17, 2004

The 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

Simple CAD Network License Borrowing for Mobile Users - AutoCAD tips, cadforum.cz, September 15, 2004

Windows XP SP2: Just Say No (For Now) - offers reasons why CAD users should refrain from installing the Windows patch, John Boline, Hagerman Technology Bulletin, September 2004

VIZ: Photorealistic Renderings - streaming tech tip shows how to use Radiosity settings and Logarithmic Exposure Control with the Daylight System to create a more photorealistic rendering of a building exterior, Tod Stephens, Avatech Solutions, September 16, 2004

Land Desktop: Parcel Area Spreadsheet and Table - streaming tech tip demonstrates area table creation in LDT using attribute extraction, Jessica Montoya, Avatech Solutions, September 16, 2004

Having Trouble Importing Custom MV Parts? - how to bring custom MV parts created in Autodesk Building System 3 to Autodesk Building System 2005, Lance Boehlke, SageCAD, September 2004 (pdf)

Audit Clauses: Adobe vs. Autodesk EULAs - an examination of Autodesk's and Adobe's end user license agreements, Ed Foster, Ed Foster's Gripelog, September 16, 2004 at 11:12:13 AM PDT

China Guarding Against Software Piracy - troubled by piracy in the world's most populous country, Autodesk recently changed its focus from sales to services to offer an advantage that pirated products lack, People's Daily Online, September 20, 2004

Lost Money, Lost Opportunities - a recent report claims that inadequate interoperability in the AEC industry and facilities operations in the U.S. is costing $15.8 billion annually, Michael Dakan, Cadalyst AEC Tech News #128, September 16, 2004

Texturing Granite - the recently unveiled Diana Memorial in London is unusual because its design and construction combined groundbreaking CAD/CAM production techniques with the traditional art of stonemasonry, Don Barker, Architecture Week, September 15, 2004

Waiting For More Smart Software - Tablet PCs might reach their true potential if there were more CAD-related software, such as Alias' SketchBook Pro and Autodesk's AutoSketch, developed for the hardware, Business Week Online, September 27, 2004

Interview with Alibre's CEO Greg Milliken - Alibre may only have 1% of the mid-range MCAD market, but the company looks like it's here to stay, Ralph Grabowski, CADdigest.com, September 15, 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 2004

Undocumented AutoCAD System Variables - AutoCAD tips, cadforum.cz, September 16, 2004

Quick Guide to Autodesk DWF Viewer - AutoCAD tips, cadforum.cz, September 8, 2004

Message: Duplicate Definition of Block XXXXX Ignored - AutoCAD tips, cadforum.cz, September 3, 2004

Routine to Turn Off an Xref's Layer - AutoLISP routine to turn off the layer for an external reference by picking on an entity that is in that reference, Elise Moss, Moss Designs, September 17, 2004

Using Auto Ordinate Dimensions in Wildfire 2.0 - Pro/ENGINEER tips on how to create ordinate dimensions automatically on views in Drawing Mode, Florin Neamtu, Pro/E Community, September 16, 2004 (requires free registration)

Building Information Modelling Offers Many Competitive Advantages - Autodesk's Richard Rundell discusses India's building industry and his company's BIM strategy, Express Computer, September 17, 2004

Creating WBlocks in MicroStation as AutoCAD "Cells" - how to turn a MicroStation element or cell into an AutoCAD WBlock, Ryan Berger, MicroStation Connections, September 16, 2004 (requires free registration)

Creating Associative Curves for a Through Curves Feature - tips on how to create a parametric transition body between two defined solid bodies, Aravind Ravisekar, UGS Community, September 16, 2004 (requires free registration)

Now It's Your Turn - advice on how to begin outsourcing your rapid prototypes, Glenn Hartwig, Desktop Engineering, September 2004

Industry Analysts Pronounce PLM Maturing and Growing - product lifecycle management has proved its value sufficiently to enable growth for the future, Louise Elliott, Desktop Engineering, September 2004

Bug Watch September 2004 - AutoCAD bugs and workarounds deal with the MTEXTED system variable and other text editing functions, Steve Johnson, Cadalyst, September 15, 2004

Meet My Friend Cal Q. Lator - examines AutoCAD's built-in calculator, Bill Fane, Cadalyst, September 15, 2004

How to Maximize Autodesk Inventor 9's Content Library, Part 1 of 2 - how to create your own library of standard parts, Kevin Schneider, Cadalyst, September 15, 2004

SolidWorks Helps Canadian Bicycle Maker Achieve Victories at Tour de France and Olympics - Cervélo Cycles has standardized on SolidWorks 3D mechanical design software to create carbon fiber bicycles ridden to victories in this summer's Tour de France, Olympic Games and Ironman Triathlon, CADdigest.com, September 16, 2004

Outsourcing CAD Offshore: Assessing Service Provider Reliability - advice on how to evaluate potential partners for  outsourcing some of your CAD to an offshore service provider, Lakshman Balaraman, CAD Outsourcing Newsletter, September 7, 2004

SolidWorks 2005 Tech Tip: New Collaboration Settings - explores the new settings in the multi-user environment, Keith Schaefer, CATI Technical Newsletter, September 2004

Import CATIA V4 models in SolidWorks - tutorial shows how to import a CATIA V4 file into SolidWorks using FormatWorks 2004, NOVEDGE, September 16, 2004

Edit Text - "Apply" From the Keyboard - MicroStation tip, Rick DeWitt, MicroStationTips.com, September 16, 2004

The NIST Report on Interoperability - a brief overview and discussion of the key findings of the recently released NIST report, which provides an estimate of $15.8 billion as the cost of adequate interoperability in the construction industry, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, September 16, 2004

A/E Firm Profits Declining - profit margins in the architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting business fell from 2002 to 2003, continuing the downward trend from 2001 to 2002, Laura B. Rothman, ZweigWhite, September 13, 2004

CAD 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, 2004

Trimming a Corner - SolidWorks tips on using the extend tool to extend two lines to meet at an intersection, Max Leadley-Brown, SolidWorks Community, September 13, 2004 (requires free registration)

Working with Intralink Scripts - tutorial on scripting in Intralink, which is similar to mapkeys in Pro/E or macros in other programs, CADmin.co.uk, September 15, 2004

Inspection Should Be Next Design Consideration - the level of inspection can be improved if it’s considered early in the development cycle, Terry Costlow, Design News, September 15, 2004

Almost Out of the Woods - the founder of Stratasys worked for years to perfect a recently released low-cost 3D printer, Brett Nelson, Forbes.com, September 20, 2004

Creating High Quality Landscapes - 3ds max tutorial, Eumel3d, 3D Kingdom, September 3, 2004

How to Create a BOM Table in Wildfire - Pro/ENGINEER tip, CADmin.co.uk, September 15, 2004

Family Table Verification - Pro/ENGINEER tip, CADmin.co.uk, September 15, 2004

Calculate With Ease - recommended calculators for AEC professionals, Beau Turner, Will Render for Food, September 14, 2004

Using MindManager Multi-map Search As an Index - tips on using MindManager for CAD standards, Robin Capper, RobiNZ Blog, September 16, 2004

Integrating AutoCAD Files within ArchiCAD - tutorial explains how to best prepare and integrate a DWG file for use as a template within ArchiCAD 8, Jon Sage, CADdigest.com, September 14, 2004

Creating a Closed Corner in Inventor Sheet Metal - Autodesk Inventor tip, Brian Roepke, Inventor Connections, September 13, 2004 (requires free registration)

Displaying Text Fields from the Tree - CATIA tip, Shaun Wyvill, CATIA Community, September 9, 2004 (requires free registration)

ADT 2005: Working with Live Vertical Sections Effectively - Architectural Desktop tips, John Herridge, Between the Walls, September 14, 2004

Backing Up Shortcuts and Video Settings - CATIA tip, CATIA Community, September 3, 2004 (requires free registration)

FEA Still Key for Verifying Physical Tests - although finite element analysis is increasingly used today to optimize product design, the traditional - and still valuable - use of FEA was to verify physical test results, Paul E. Teague, Design News, September 13, 2004

Research Could Lead to Less Airport Noise - computational fluid dynamics is being used to help reduce noise associated with the takeoff and landing of aircraft, Madison Record, September 2, 2004

Changing the Multiple Options of AutoCAD Commands - AutoCAD customization tips, Ellen Finkelstein, EllenFinkelstein.com, September 13, 2004

The AutoLISP Tutorial - DCL - explores how Dialog Control Language interacts with AutoLISP, Jeffery Sanders, JefferyPSanders.com, September 11, 2004

Terms of Comparison - evaluates Autodesk's end user license agreement, which the author finds less than acceptable, Ed Foster, InfoWorld, September 11, 2004

The AutoCAD Export Command - AutoCAD tip, PostalCAD, September 6, 2004

CAD Document Management, Part II - defines the objectives and expectations for an EDM (electronic document management) system from management and end-user perspectives, Robert Green, CAD Manager's Newsletter #114, September 9, 2004

CAD Challenging Educators to Keep Pace - high schools and colleges are constantly working to stay up to date with state-of-the-art CAD facilities and course offerings, Jordana Halpern Geist, Business First of Buffalo, September 13, 2004

Changing the MText String to Your Login Name - AutoCAD text tips, Ellen Finkelstein, EllenFinkelstein.com, September 13, 2004

Creating Custom Toolbar Buttons - AutoCAD customization tips, Ellen Finkelstein, EllenFinkelstein.com, September 13, 2004

The Not Quite 100 Page Guide to the AEC (UK) Level Standard - MicroStation V8 tutorial, Karen Fugle, bentleyuser.org, September 10, 2004

TurboCAD V10.1 Pro - 12 Volt Battery -  From TurboCAD Drawing to Paper Printout - TurboCAD tutorial, Don Cheke, Textual Creations, September 2004 (11.6MB zipped pdf file)

TurboCAD V10.1 Pro - Spiral Tool - TurboCAD tutorial, Don Cheke, Textual Creations, September 2004 (713KB zipped pdf file)

Area Lights - video tutorial illustrates how to control Area Lights in mental ray rendering software, using 3ds max 6, 3dquakers.com, September 13, 2004

Inventor Tutorials - five Inventor tutorials covering a variety of topics, from centerlines to revision blocks, William Bogan, B2 Design, September 10, 2004

AutoCAD Tip: Easily Locate Files Within Support Paths - AutoCAD tip, Ryan Small, The Autodesk Informer, September 9, 2004

Cross Release Interoperability - streaming Pro/ENGINEER tip, PTC Express, September 2004

Pro/DESKTOP and Text - tutorial explores text on curved surfaces, Nev O'Brien, INTAD, September 9, 2004 (pdf)

Learning to Use Your Pro/INTRALINK Briefcase - Pro/ENGINEER tip, PTC Express, September 2004

DWG in PowerPoint - AutoCAD tip on placing a DWG into a Microsoft PowerPoint document, Jos van Doorn, CADdigest.com, September 9, 2004

Autodesk Aims for More China Licensees - Autodesk released a Chinese-language version of its new Civil 3D 2005 application earlier this year, John Foley, Information Week, September 6, 2004

The Rise and Fall of Autodesk Architectural Studio - a brief overview and history and an analysis of the failure of the recently discontinued Architectural Studio software, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, September 9, 2004

Subscription-Style Software Licenses Continue Upward Trend - the trend toward subscription-based software licenses continues, with a slight increase in subscription and hosted software in the second quarter, John Foley, Information Week, September 8, 2004

Daylight System - Adding Locations - VIZ / 3ds max / Architectural Desktop tip, Beau Turner, Will Render for Food, September 8, 2004

How to Update Your ALGOR Software over the Internet - ALGOR tips, Algor.com, September 9, 2004

Civil Design Goes 3D by Autodesk - Autodesk's new Civil 3D software, due to ship this fall, will be the company's biggest product launch since the debut of Inventor, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, September 8, 2004

Project Nora Ends - as of September 15, 2004 Autodesk won't license its Architectural Studio software anymore, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, September 8, 2004

Productivity Solutions - AutoCAD tips cover topics including saved UCS and saved Views, Michael Beall, CADTutor, September 2004

Dimensions, Tolerances, and More Right on the Model - the new ASME standard Y14.41 establishes guidelines for documenting digital 3D models, Machine Design, September 2, 2004

The ConnectPress Rapid Prototyping/3D Printing Roundup - a state-of-the-industry overview of rapid prototyping by Terry Wohlers, with a guide to rapid prototyping products and services, Inventor Connections, September 7, 2004 (requires free registration)

Fast, Affordable 3D Printers Expand RP Beyond Traditional Prototyping - discusses the ways in which 3D printing technologies are changing the design process, Karen Kiffney, Inventor Connections, September 7, 2004 (requires free registration)

Quick ADT Tip - Architectural Desktop tip concerns the Sheet Set Manager, Beau Turner, Will Render for Food, Beau Turner, September 7, 2004

Two Meshing Methods Are Better than One - a developer of finite element analysis software is combining two common methods for estimating error to improve accuracy and processing time, Machine Design, September 2, 2004

CAD Takes On New Role - mid-range, value-priced CAD software - now with added PLM and collaborative tools - is growing at nine percent today while more pricey competitors are seeing only four-percent growth, Design News, September 7, 2004

Ground Zero - Three Years Later - architects give their opinions on the World Trade Center design process and discuss future designs of the WTC site, Architectural Record, September 7, 2004

Edge Editing - Autodesk VIZ / 3ds max tutorial explores the use of Edge editing, Reference cloning and Lattice modifier tools, Ted Boardman, CGarchitect, September 2004

Information in Order - product lifecycle management systems are touted as tools for collaboration, but they're being used for much more than that, Jean Thilmany, Mechanical Engineering, September 2004

Creating LH/RH Parts Using WAVE in NX1 - how to create left or right-hand components in an NX assembly by using WAVE to mirror them, Jane North, UGS Community, September 1, 2004 (requires free registration)

Customizing the Keyboard - AutoCAD tips on how to quickly create keyboard shortcuts, CCAD Inc., September 2, 2004 (pdf)

New Item in Service Pack 4 - SolidWorks tips on a new option called "Print breaklines in broken view," Josh Altergott, CATI, September 2, 2004

Pro/Engineer Tip-of-the-Month: A Troubleshooting Trick for Sketcher - how to discover missing or poorly assigned Sketcher Constraints, Synthesis Engineering Systems, September 2004

Why Building Information Modeling Isn’t Working ... Yet - explores the reasons behind the AEC industry's failure to fully embrace the use and methodology of BIM, Ken Sanders, Architectural Record, September 2004

Common 3D Key-ins - MicroStation shortcuts, Bob Mecham, MicroStation Connections, September 1, 2004 (requires free registration)

Creating Annotation Features in Wildfire 2.0 - Pro/ENGINEER tip, Florin Neamtu, Pro/E Community, September 1, 2004 (requires free registration)

Easy File Exchange with PCF - Solid Edge tip on emailing PCF files, Solid-tools.com, September 2004

Turn Off the Global Freeze for Merging - MicroStation tip, MicroStationTips.com, September 1, 2004