AutoCAD Architecture 2009 Layer Properties Manager Alert - some changes to layers may not be saved, workaround is to create and delete bogus layer, David Koch, The Architect's Desktop, Aug 31, 2008 (more ADT articles)

Take a Tour Around Your 3D Model by Using ANIPATH Command - moving camera around 3D model and creating animation in AutoCAD, Burak Ozdemir, Daily AutoCAD, Aug 29, 2008 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Double Negative - Equality Constraint and Padlocks - creating constraint between elements as well as locking dimension value are not allowed in Revit Architecture 2009, Steve Stafford, Revit OpEd, Aug 29, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Absolute vs. Relative Coordinates - setting pointer input through dynamic input icon in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Aug 29, 2008 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

Some Fillet Tricks You May or May Not Know - creating fillets with differing radii in SolidWorks, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Sep 1, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

CircuitWorks - Electro Meets Mechanical, Pt 1 - exploring CircuitWorks as stand-alone product and bi-directional capabilities within SolidWorks, Richard Doyle, Cadalyst, Aug 29, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Favorite Note - favorites in SolidWorks 2008 renamed as styles in SolidWorks 2009, Gabi Jack's Blog, Aug 29, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Building a Stapler - Anvil Forming Tool - create anvil as sheet metal component in SolidWorks, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Aug 29, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Four Fabulous Labor Day Tips For Student Success in SolidWorks - Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Sep 1, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Setting the Pro/E model on its Tolerance Limits (MMC or LMC) Using Dim Bound Option - accessing and exploring DIM BOUND option, Joe Varghese John, Tips by Joe, Aug 28, 2008 (more Pro/E tutorials)

Introduction to Autodesk Inventor API and Customization - basic steps to get started using SDK, Rajeev Lochan, SmallGuru, Aug 17, 2008 (Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Customize Autodesk Inventor API Using C# - Pt 2 - video tutorial shows foundation for basic concepts, starting Inventor API from Visual Studio 2005, Rajeev Lochan, SmallGuru, Aug 18, 2008 (Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Develop Autodesk Inventor Add In Using C# - Pt 1 - video tutorial shows steps to make internal add in with better work-flow and experience for end users, Rajeev Lochan, SmallGuru, Aug 25, 2008 (Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Solid Edge With Synchronous Technology, Pt 1 - understanding how Synchronous Technology takes best out of both history-based and history-free modeling systems, Russell Brook, Cadalyst, Aug 29, 2008 (more Solid Edge articles)

Interview With Brian Roberts, President of QuadriSpace - talk about document-based solution, comparison with Adobe Acrobat 3D, exploiting visualization solutions, more, Franco Folini, Novedge Blog, Aug 29, 2008 (more CAD industry articles)

Always a Newbie - CAD manager should be patient and helpful to newbies, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Sep 1, 2008 (more CAD management articles)

PowerSHAPE 9 Integrates Mesh with Modeling - PowerSHAPE integrated with CopyCAD to tackle reverse engineering problems better with polygon mesh handling and hole filling tools, more, Al Dean, Desktop Engineering, Sep 1, 2008 (more PowerSHAPE reviews)

Brave New BIM - firms must invest in hardware, quality training and choose good reseller while adopting BIM, Pete Zyskowski, Cadalyst, Aug 28, 2008 (more AEC articles)

Adding Tolerances to an Autodesk Inventor Model Sketch - adding dimensional tolerances, Kevin Keene, Cadalyst, Aug 28, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Creating a Dynamic Section View of an Assembly - creating dynamic section view of personal computer in Inventor, Manufacturing Community, Aug 11, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Creating Casting Blanks Using Derived Parts - creating casting blank for cast aluminum oil pan in Inventor, Manufacturing Community, Aug 25, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Autodesk Inventor OpenGL to DirectX Evolution - Autodesk employee explains why Direct3D, not OpenGL, is being used in Inventor, Autodesk, Aug 28, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor articles) pdf

Using Imported Data Sets as the Basis for Complex Features - importing sets of points generated from complex parametric equations using Alibre Design, Max Freeman, Cadalyst, Aug 27, 2008 (more Alibre tutorials)

Masking AutoCAD and ACA Content - using AEC polygon tool, Steve Bennett, US CAD, Aug 28, 2008 (more AutoCAD blocks tutorials)

Displaying Your Levels at the Correct Above Sea Level - moving coordinate system to adjust default project level in Revit, David Light, Revit, Aug 28, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

SmarTeam : No Names, Just Initials - changing projection to display initials of originator, Rob Bol, Inflow Technology, Aug 28, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

CAD Muckraking - bloggers can vent, but should a journalist report on it?, Evan Yares, Evan on Engineering Software, Aug 28, 2008 (more CAD media articles)

BIM Handbook: A Guide to Building Information Modeling For Owners, Managers, Designers, Engineers and Contractors - handbook presents technology and processes behind BIM and how advantage of new technologies can be taken, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Aug 28, 2008

SolidWorks 2009: Draft Analysis Tool - draft analysis feature is now moved to view menu, Mike Puckett's Blog, Aug 28, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

PhotoView 360 versus PhotoWorks - PhotoView 360 is co-developed with Luxology while PhotoWorks is built into SolidWorks Office, Jeff Sweeney, 3DVision Technologies, Aug 28, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

SolidWorks 2009 Task Scheduler - File Conversion - benefits of file conversion functionality in SolidWorks 2009, Lisa Van Giesen, Fisher/Unitech blog, Aug 29, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

SolidWorks Enterprise PDM 2009 Preview - changed interface with state changes, embedded preview, changes in workflow and BOM functionality, more, Justin Webster,  Inflow Technology, Aug 28, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

Autodesk Introduces Flexible Software Delivery - new method delivers updates as subscription bonus packs and automatic product updates, Kenneth Wong, Cadalyst, Aug 22, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

The Part-Time CAD Manager, Pt 2 - create and implement action plan, build support, set company goal, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Aug 27, 2008 (more CAD management articles)

CAD Manager's Toolbox: Cool Utilities Continued - SnagIt can capture graphics, pull-down menus, specific windows on screen, more, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Aug 27, 2008 (more CAD management articles)

Creme de la Crop - editing cropped drawing view in SolidWorks, Gabi Jack's Blog, Aug 27, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Why Templates are Important - templates are building blocks and save time when starting AutoCAD, Beth Powell, Beth's CAD Blog, Aug 27, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

Fast Coordinate Input - drawing line using ortho, polar tracking and object snap tracking mode in AutoCAD, Murat Senel, Daily AutoCAD, Aug 28, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

UI Tech Preview - Rule Of Thumb - clearing selection before editing selected component while using navigation bar in Inventor 2009, Jay Tedeschi, Manufacturing Community, Aug 27, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Undoing 'Do Not Show Me This Again' - AutoCAD Electrical - Nate Holt, Manufacturing Community, Aug 27, 2008 (more AutoCAD electrical articles)

Hotfixes - Things Go in Threes - hotfix handles issues of viewing DWFs created with SolidWorks or Pro/E in Productstream 2009, Brian Schanen, Manufacturing Community, Aug 26, 2008 (more Vault articles)

Dept. of Unfair - Calculated Values - Revit MEP 2009 has option of choosing of parameters when creating calculated values, Steve Stafford, Revit OpEd, Aug 27, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit articles)

Creating a Series of AutoCAD Polylines by Exploding a Complex Region Using .NET - Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Aug 27, 2008 (more Autodesk programming tutorials)

Wildfire 4.0 Tutorial on 3D Annotation Feature - inserting and placing datum features, driving dimensions on Pro/E models using 3D annotations, Louis Gary Limit, CAD Resources, Aug 27, 2008 (more Pro/E tutorials) 26-page pdf

More than 80 Enhancements in NEi Nastran V9.1 - enhanced editor GUI, new support for parallel linear equation solver, improved linear and nonlinear analysis, more, Margaret Gurney, Desktop Engineering, Aug 27, 2008 (more NE/Nastran reviews)

SolidWorks Video Tip: 2009 Materials Database - ability to create custom materials easily, materials unified with simulation library, more, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Aug 27, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

SolidWorks 2009: Create a Split Line in Simulation - creating split line on back face of block with mounting tab, Mike Puckett's Blog, Aug 27, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

Change the Scale of Blocks and Hatches in Tool Palettes - AutoCAD tip, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Aug 26, 2008 (more AutoCAD Step by Step tutorials)

TIPniques: Measuring Up - understanding drawing units, displaying desired measurement units in AutoCAD, more, Brian Benton, AUGI, Aug 25, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Setting Up & Configuring a Distributed License Server - getting license file, configuring and operating license server for Autodesk product, Donnie Gladfelter The CAD Geek, Aug 26, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

An AutoCAD Hip Tip on Matching Dimension Scales - finding dimension scale of existing dimension, Lynn Allen's Blog, Aug 26, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

Using Autodesk Ecotect Results With ParaCloud Modeler - converting solar data into solar numeric matrix, Eyal Nir, ParaCloud Community, Aug 12, 2008(more MCAD articles)

Thin Clients Target CAD Users - technology advancements have improved graphics performance and latency issues, powering CAD and simulation programs, Beth Stackpole, Design News, Aug 25, 2008 (more CAD industry articles)

Layer Standard and Layer Key Style - understanding components of automatic layering feature in AutoCAD Architecture, David Koch, The Architect's Desktop, Aug 26, 2008 (more ADT tutorials)

Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2009 - 'ViewCube' and 'SteeringWheels' added for navigation, reveal rendering feature, lighting analysis tool, new color correction map, more, Chad Warner, CG Architect, Aug 25, 2008 (more 3ds max reviews)

SolidWorks 2009: Merged Materials Databases - read-only database with preset appearances, customized materials can be added, Mike Puckett's Blog, Aug 26, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

What Do You Mean It Doesn't Fit? - SolidWorks 2009 offers sensors to monitor overall volume, surface area, mass, and overall length, Chris Schaefer, Graphics Systems SolidNotes, Aug 26, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

Add Features to the Design Library - adding linear bearings hole pattern to design library in SolidWorks, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Aug 25, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Adding a Library Feature to a Part - inserting features without references in SolidWorks, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Aug 25, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Commenters Recommend Subscription Changes - summary, additional commentary is aftermath of SolidWorks announcement that it will charge late fee for subscription lapses, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Aug 25, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

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 (more CAD translation articles)

Creating an Axonometric View - Revit - link to video creating axonometric views using section and referencing tools, Luis Navarrete, Vida Revit, Aug 18, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

First 'T' of CAD - Tools - consider cost, compatibility, industry standards, knowledge of users while selecting CAD tools, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Aug 25, 2008 (more CAD management articles)

AutoCAD PASTESPEC Command With Excel - Remove the OLE From Excel Graph - Hasib Nusratty, CAD Techrx, Aug 23, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

Creating an AutoCAD Polyline From an Exploded Region Using .NET - Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Aug 25, 2008 (more Autodesk programming tutorials)

Pro/E - Sketcher - Intent Manager - auto recognizing and locking constraints, Azhaguraja N, Pro/E Wild Fire, Aug 23, 2008 (more Pro/E tutorials)

The Move to BIM With ArchiCAD 12 - compute-intensive virtual models, new curtain wall tool, improved ArchiCAD stair tool, AutoCAD DWG 2008 support, more, Martyn Day, AEC Magazine, Aug 23, 2008 (more ArchiCAD reviews)

Tekla Structures v14 - structural BIM application with workflow based menu structure, customizable library of components and joints, uses central database, more, Greg Corke, AEC Magazine, Aug 23, 2008

SolidWorks 2009: Negative Value Dimensions - using negative value dimensions in slot sketch on face, Mike Puckett's Blog, Aug 25, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

Text Style Settings - using STYLE command in AutoCAD to access and explore text style editing window, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Aug 22, 2008 (more AutoCAD Text tutorials)

Scaling Images - scaling image using reference option in AutoCAD, David Watson, CADTutor, Aug 25, 2008 (more AutoCAD image tutorials)

Subscription Bonus Pack 1: A Closer Look at Spline Editing - SPLINEDIT command for converting spline to polyline, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider Blog, Aug 22, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

The Civil Side: Data Shortcuts - ability to set up working folder with data shortcuts in Civil 3D 2009, Melanie Santer, AUGI, Aug 25, 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

AutoCAD Electrical: Publish/Plot - step-by-step procedure for plotting in AutoCAD Electrical 2008, Renata Pfeifer, AUGI, Aug 25, 2008 (more AutoCAD Electrical tutorials)

OpenDCL Quick Intro - Owen Wengerd, Outside The Box, Aug 24, 2008 (more AutoCAD programming tutorials)

Why Analyze? - to avoid over-designed components and get optimized designs in COSMOS, Rajat Trehan, CATI Tech Notes, Aug 21, 2008 (more engineering analysis articles)

Downspouts in Architectural Desktop - creating structural member shape for downspout, ARCHIdigm, Aug 24, 2008 (more ADT tutorials)

Liquid Cabinets in Architectural Desktop - working with wall styles for casework, ARCHIdigm, Aug 24, 2008 (more ADT tutorials)

Turn a Ramp Into a Slab - using ramp macro in Revit, Mike Hacker, Revit Waterman, Aug 22, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Here is One For the Admins - default option for populating Vault with template files, Brian Schanen, Manufacturing Community, Aug 22, 2008 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

Drawing Revisions and PDMWorks (Pt 2: Automatic Revisions) - activate revision automation feature within PDMWork's VaultAdmin tool, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion, Aug 23, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Got Design Tools? - Autodesk believes in selling design tools and sees PLM as mere money making tool, John Dodge, Design News, Aug 22, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

SolidWorks 2009: Simulation Tabs - tab at bottom of screen splits feature tree to show simulation studies, Mike Puckett's Blog, Aug 22, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

Synchronous Technology - touching basics that Synchronous Technology has to offer in design paradigm, Solid DNA Blog, Aug 25, 2008 (more Solid Edge reviews)

Explode Diagrams. The Next Cool Thing in 3D CAD - video showing interactive 3D exploded views of models, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Aug 21, 2008 (more CAD industry articles)

SIGGRAPH Evolves Along With Technology - SIGGRAPH 2008 showcased products like RealityServer v2.2, Shapeways Creator, X3D, HP EliteBook 8530w mobile workstation, Bunkspeed HyperMove, more, Jeffrey Rowe, Cadalyst, Aug 21, 2008 (more CAD Shows articles)

Flexible Software Delivery Becomes Autodesk's Buzzword of the Week - Autodesk offers earlier access to new features that can be delivered when desired by user, Stephen Holmes, Develop3D, Aug 21 ,2008 (more Autodesk articles)

Autodesk Beyond Desktop CAD & BIM - Autodesk's Internet and software+services strategy is for getting competitive edge in market, David, StressFree (more Autodesk articles)

Create Your Own Subassembly Tool Palettes (2009) - creating new palette and dragging subassembly to tool palette in Civil 3D, Jack Strongitharm, Civil Engineering Community, Aug 21, 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

OTRACK (Object Snap Tracking) - tracking a line's axis along x and y axis and snapping in AutoCAD, Murat Senel, Daily AutoCAD, Aug 21, 2008 (more AutoCAD Snap tutorials)

Consistency of Application Look and Feel Extends to SaaS - new set of icons and their functions to be included in next Project Freewheel release, Scott Sheppard, It is Alive in the Lab, Aug 21, 2008

Subscription Bonus Pack 1: A Closer Look at the Reverse Tools - using REVERSE command for reversing direction of lines, polylines, splines, and helixes in AutoCAD, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Aug 21, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Auto CAD Tutorial 12 - ROTATE and SCALE Command - link to video tutorial, CNC Information, Aug 21, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Non-Inventor Feature Recognition For Stubborn Features - video tutorial on recognizing features on imported part, INCAT CAD Geek, Aug 20, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Smarter SolidWorks - video tutorial on converting to sheet metal in SolidWorks 2009, Jeff Cox, WNC SWUG, Aug 21 ,2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SolidWorks Video Tip: 2009 Title Block & Custom Properties - property tab builder application working in combination with new title block wizard, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Aug 21 ,2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

SolidWorks 2009: Sensors - sensors can monitor mass properties, interference detection, measurement, and simulation data, Mike Puckett's Blog, Aug 21 ,2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

Identifying CAD Project Killers - includes new users, new software, no planning, sharing projects between offices, changing project location, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Journal, Aug 2008 (more CAD management articles)

System Variables Affecting the Display of 3D Solid Models - understanding DISPSILH, ISOLINES, FACETRES, FACETRATIO system variables in AutoCAD, Muharrem Kocyigit, Daily AutoCAD, Aug 20, 2008 (more AutoCAD solid modeling tutorials)

Lazy System Variable: EDGEMODE - setting EDGEMODE to 1 to trim long line along invisible extension of short line in AutoCAD, Josh Jones, Lazy Drafter, Aug 20, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

Creating a Room Occupancy Tag in Revit Architecture - creating the room tag, changing look, using shared parameters to add labels, loading, adding shared parameters to project, more, Will Harris, AECbytes, Aug 20, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Revit Elevation Line Types - Throw Away the Glass - using override graphics in view, Mike Hardy-Brown, My Revit Blog, Aug 20, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

A Property Tuning Example - removing unwanted dimensional parameters from indexing during search in Vault/Productstream 2009, Brian Schanen, Manufacturing Community, Aug 20, 2008 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

Five Tips For a Painless Transition to Inventor - be open to changes, find mentor, get trained, dig for information, look for quick ways, AUGI, Aug 20, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

The Creative Inventor: Derived Component - creating forging die using percentage shrinkage method, Dennis Jeffrey, AUGI, Aug 20, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

You Must Adapt - setting adaptivity between microphone and attenuator in Inventor, Jay Tedeschi, Manufacturing Community, Aug 20, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Exploring the AutoLISP SSGET Function - Pt 1 - selecting MTEXT and TEXT entities in AutoCAD, Randy McSwain, CAD Panacea, Aug 20, 2008 (more AutoLISP tutorials)

Exploring the AutoLISP SSGET Function - Pt 2 - Randy McSwain, CAD Panacea, Aug 20, 2008 (more AutoLISP tutorials)

General Tolerancing Pt 2 - following guidelines for tolerances in millimeters and inches in SolidWorks, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Aug 20, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Research Rap: Smaller Companies Reaping PLM Benefits - Aberdeen Group reports that SMBs with PLM report 18.5% improvement in product profit margins, Jim Brown, Manufacturing Business Technology, Aug 20, 2008 (more PLM articles)

Revit Training Manual 2009 by Ascent - BIM concepts and Revit terminology discussed, Command Summary cheat sheet included, step by step tutorials on each topic, more, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Journal, Aug 2008

Start Collaborating With Teamcenter Express V4 - function-rich system for SMBs, embedded project and multiple program management and control, flexible search option, more, Anthony Lockwood, Desktop Engineering, Aug 20, 2008 (more Teamcenter Express reviews)

SolidWorks 2009: Ghost Images - red dashed lines show missing edges, Mike Puckett's Blog, Aug 20, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

Tips for the Week of August 18, 2008 - AutoCAD tips include shuffle suffixes, new dimension style, dimensioning major angle, using STRETCH, Hot Tips and Cool Tricks, Aug 18, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

AutoCAD 2009 Update 1 Find Changes - view also rotates when text is searched, Jimmy Bergmark, JTB World Blog, Aug 19, 2008 (more AutoCAD text tutorials)

Right-Click Editing: Tables - insert Excel-like formulas, merge cells in AutoCAD tables, Lazy Drafter, Josh Jones, Aug 19, 2008 (more AutoCAD table tutorials)

Autodesk to ODA: Weide, Schmeide - Autodesk responds on ownership of RasterDWG, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Aug 19, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

Using Project Draw and Project Freewheel Together - collaborating around diagrams created in Project Draw through Project Freewheel, Scott Sheppard, It is Alive in the Lab, Aug 19, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

Ground Modeling - creating 3D surface model from contour information using AutoCAD and Key TERRA-FIRMA, David Watson, CADTutor, Aug 19, 2008

Creating and Drawing Sections - drawing sections using Key TERRA-FIRMA, David Watson, CADTutor, Aug 19, 2008

Selecting Elements - selecting all instances within Revit view, Dave Baldacchino, Do U Revit, Aug 19, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Response from Richard Welch, SW VP Customer Services - official SolidWorks response to initial outcry from SolidWorks users (on policy of charging if maintenance lapses) causes more heated debate, Matt Writes, Aug 19, 2008 (more CAD industry articles, SolidWorks articles)

The Easiest Fee to Avoid, in the Most Simple Way - best way is to stay current on your subscriptions, Mike Puckett's Blog, Aug 19, 2008 (more CAD industry articles, SolidWorks articles)

The Top SolidWorks Beta Tester: An Interview With Lin Shaodun - Rob Rodriguiz Blog, Aug 18, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Unleash the Power of Surface Selection by Seed-Boundary Option - seed boundary surface set method and its advantages in Pro/E, Joe Varghese, Tips By Joe, Aug 19, 2008 (more Pro/E tutorials)

Handling the Pro/E Resolve Mode - options of resolve mode: undo changes, investigate, fix model and quick fix, Joe Varghese, Tips By Joe, Aug 14, 2008 (more Pro/E tutorials)

Pro/E: Anatomy of a Trial File, Pt 3 - using model tree and search tool in trail files, Inversion Consulting's CAD/PLM Automation Blog, Aug 19, 2008 (more Pro/E tutorials)

Optimization and Workflow - introduction and basics to manage modeling project in 3ds Max, Ian Ibbotson, CADTutor, Aug 19, 2008 (more 3ds max tutorials)

SolidWorks 2009: Assembly Cuts Propagate to Part Level - Mike Puckett's Blog, Aug 19, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

More PhotoView 360 Information - link to video, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Aug 19, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

Design Faster With Design Library and Mate References Pt 1 - adding mate references to components and adding components to design library in SolidWorks, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Aug 18, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Design Faster With Design Library and Mate References Pt 2 - adding library components to assembly in SolidWorks, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Aug 18, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Copy With Mates - copying bolt and washer to different hole on same face in SolidWorks 2008, Leslie Lougheed, CATI Tech Notes, Aug 18, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

The Mystery of the Disappearing SolidWorks Drawing View - delete view and then Undo to make drawing view appear again, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Aug 18, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Faster Identical Patterns With Surface - using surface method in Pro/E Wildfire, PTC, Aug 18, 2008 (more Pro/E tutorials)

Quick Element Selection - For V7 and V8 - selecting elements inside selection area in MicroStation, Rick DeWitt, MicroStationTips.com, Aug 19, 2008 (more MicroStation tutorials)

An AutoCAD Hip Tip on Selecting Overlapping Objects - holding down Shift+Spacebar for toggling through possible objects, Lynn Allen's Blog, Aug 18, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

Change the Status of an Existing Markup - changing  markup properties in Autodesk Design Review 2009, Volker Joseph, Beyond the Paper, Aug 18, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

Using Advanced Simulation and Shrinkwrap Simultaneously - workaround is to control order of loading of both technologies, Scott Sheppard, It is Alive in he Lab, Aug 18, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

QuickCalc - exploring palette-based calculator and its functions in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Aug 18, 2008 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

Commands Retired With AutoCAD 2007 - using CHANGE, 3D, ROTATE3D, and SECTION commands, Gokalp Baykal, Daily AutoCAD, Aug 18, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

AutoCAD 2009 Quick Access Toolbar - customizing toolbar, viewing old menus, turning on toolbars, CommTech CAD Cafe, Aug 18, 2008 (more AutoCAD customizing tutorials)

Preventing an AutoCAD Block From Being Exploded Using .NET - Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Aug 18, 2008 (more Autodesk programming tutorials)

Visualization: Basics of Rendering in AutoCAD 2009 - using 3D commands, tools for rendering, Autodesk, Aug 18, 2008 (more AutoCAD rendering tutorials)

Views are Associated to Levels - Forever - creating new level in Revit, Steve Stafford, Revit OpEd, Aug 18, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Under the Hood of SolidWorks 2009 - ability to undock all toolbars and managers, new custom properties tab, large assembly performance enhancement, more, Ben Eadie, Design Engineering, Aug 14, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

SolidWorks 2009: Enter & Esc Key Use - new release adds level of consistency for better workflow, Mike Puckett's Blog, Aug 18, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

Advanced Geometry - Unlocking the Potential of Pro/E - variable section sweeps tool, advanced patterns and warp features, PTC, Aug 18, 2008 (more Pro/E tutorials)

Interfacing With Other CAD Systems in Pro/E Wildfire - using AutobuildZ and Import Data Doctor utilities plus tips for data exchange, PTC, Aug 18, 2008 (more Pro/E tutorials)

ABAQUS for CATIA V5 Tutorials - creating solid FEA model of bent rod experiencing combined load, Schroff Development Corporation, Aug 15, 2008 (more ABAQUS articles) pdf

Tables Revisited Circa 2009 - creating table styles, inserting table, modifying existing table in AutoCAD 2009, Micheal Beall, CADTutor, Aug 18, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Export to AutoCAD - sharing Civil 3D drawing by exporting it as AutoCAD 2000 format, Scott McEachron, Civil 3D - Paving the Way, Aug 15, 2008 (more CAD translation articles)

Stacked Wall - Interior Partitions - defining interior partition with gypsum wall board finish in Revit, Steve Stafford, Revit OpEd, Aug 15, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Railing Encore - example of automatic sketch dimensions in Revit, Steve Stafford, Revit OpEd, Aug 16, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Everyone's AutoCAD Architecture/MEP Crashing When Opening Project Files? - property sets corrupted, needed audit and repair, Robin Capper, RobiNZ CAD Blog, Aug 17, 2008 (more ADT articles)

Will Switching CAD Tools Kill Your CAE ROI? - not if right approach is followed, Jeff Waters, July 29, 2008 (more engineering analysis articles)

Supercomputing When It's Needed - on-demand supercomputing services combined with desktop lets users handle complex CAE data, Ronnie Hoogerwerf of Interactive Supercomputing Inc., Machine Design, Aug 4, 2008 (more hardware articles)

Solid Edge 2008 With Synchronous Technology - Live Rules function for direct modeling, ability to apply dimensions directly to 3D model, 'steering wheel' function for modifying geometric elements, more, Raymond Kurland, Machine Design, Aug 4, 2008 (more Solid Edge reviews)

SolidWorks Video Tip: 2009 Sketch Slot - ability to create both straight slots and arc slots, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Aug 18, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

SolidWorks 2009: Ribbon Cables - ability to add ribbon cables into assemblies, Mike Puckett's Blog, Aug 14, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

Interoperability and Sustainable Design - relating interoperability to green building design and how building design professionals can contribute, Sid Thoo, AECbytes, Aug 14, 2008 (more AEC articles)

Main Toolbar Disabled or Removed? - workaround is to restore  main toolbar in Autodesk Design Review 2009, Joseph Volker, Beyond the Paper, Aug 14, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

Interior Partition - Offset Finishes - using top extension distance of wall layer in Revit, Steve Stafford, Revit OpEd, Aug 14, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit articles)

Joining Parts From Different Pipe Networks in Civil 3D 2009 - creating network from objects, Douglas Benoit, Imaginit Blog, Aug 14, 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Widening Part 1 - creating and widening alignment in Civil 3D, Jack Strongitharm, Civil Engineering Community, Aug 14, 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Creating Custom Bitmap Materials - creating bitmap tile, creating and attaching material by layer in AutoCAD, more, David Watson, CADTutor, Aug 14, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Adding Sunlight to Your Drawings - creating and configuring distant light, setting shadow options, rendering scene in AutoCAD, David Watson, CADTutor, Aug 14, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Adding DWF Into a Microsoft Word Document - link to video tutorial, INCAT CAD Geek, Aug 14, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Organic Modeling For Jewelry Design With T-Splines and Rhino 4 - modeling ring, Juan Sahtocono, McNeel, Aug 12, 2008 (more Rhino tutorials) pdf

SolidWorks 2009: Moveable Property Manager - dragging title bar of manager, can also be moved to second monitor, Mike Puckett's Blog, Aug 14, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

SolidWorks 2009 Drawing Enhancements - link to video tutorial, You Tube, Aug 7, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

Chewing the CAD - CAD software are expensive and rights of its use are also controlled by companies, J Paul Grayson, Cadalyst, Aug 13, 2008 (more CAD industry articles)

Standards Wednesday - General Tolerancing Pt1 - direct tolerancing methods in SolidWorks, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Aug 13, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Editing Imported Models the Easy Way - video on modifying imported data using synchronous technology, Synchronous Technology, Aug 7, 2008 (more Solid Edge tutorials)

Revit Align Tool Using 3D Surfaces - selecting and aligning 3D surfaces as controlling edge and receiving edge, Daryl Gregoire, Revit Rocks, Aug 13, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

User Co-ordinate Systems - defining UCS, exploring UCSICON command, exploring UCS command options in AutoCAD, more, David Watson, CADTutor, Aug 13, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Editing 3D Models Using Grips - cutting cylinder out of box using grips in AutoCAD, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Aug 14, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

AutoCAD UI - Best of Both Worlds is Flexible With Traditional Menus or New Ribbon+Plus+AutoCAD UI Retro Mod'ing Fun - bringing classic menus back in AutoCAD 2009, Shaan Hurley, Between The Lines, Aug 13, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

Making Change Happen - investigate, identify, and correct problems, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Aug 13, 2008 (more CAD management articles)

Rolling Back the Effect of AutoCAD Commands Using .NET - Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Aug 13, 2008 (more Autodesk programming tutorials)

SolidWorks 2009: Moveable Command Manager (Dual Monitor Hint Included) - command manager can be dragged to second monitor, Mike Puckett's Blog, Aug 13, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

The Part-Time CAD Manager - tips to set priorities and manage job burnout while serving as part-time CAD managers, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Aug 13, 2008 (more CAD management articles)

Multibodies: Sample Chapter from 2007 Bible - understanding multibody modeling technique, its uses, more, Matt Writes Blog, Aug 12, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Ask the Reader: How do You Model? Plus a Top-Down Modeling Challenge - differentiating bottom-up and top-down modeling in SolidWorks, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Aug 12, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Create a Complex Selection Filter - using FILTER command in AutoCAD, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Aug 12, 2008 (more AutoCAD Step by Step tutorials)

Introduction to Object Snap Tracking - drawing circle at intersection of two lines in AutoCAD, Donnie Gladfelter, The CAD Geek, Aug 12, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Automatic Scaling of Blocks, Images or XREFs - setting values for INSUNITS, INSUNITSDEFSOURCE, and INSUNITSDEFTARGET system variables in AutoCAD, Josh Jones, Lazy Drafter, Aug 12, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

Better Living With Objects and Smart Entities - tips on copying attributes block to block, creating leader to multileader, system-variable set-up tool, more, Bill Kramer, Cadalyst, Aug 1, 2008 (more AutoLISP tutorials)

Integration Between Revit Structure and AutoCAD Structural Detailing For Reinforcement Drawings - Nicolas Mangon, BIM & BEAM, Aug 13, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Disabled Rendering After Installation of Revit 2009 - reasons for non-functional render icon left after installation, CAD Forum Tips, Aug 12, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Changing Parameters From Type to Instance - Revisited - changing category to 'generic model' and modifying height parameter in Revit, Dwane Lindsey, Revit Archcenter, Aug 4, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Creating a Part Catalog From Scratch or How to Re-use Your Aunt's Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe - reusing existing part catalog in Civil 3D, Kevin, Land Development Engineering, Aug 12, 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Calculation of Pipework System Volumes and Displaying in Schedule - AutoCAD MEP tip, Scott Brisk, AutoCAD MEP, July 30, 2008 (more AutoCAD Mechanical tutorials)

Shapeways: 3D Printing For Consumers - easy 3D printing online for around $90, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Aug12, 2008

First Look: PhotoView 360 - simple UI, easy rotation of model, ability to apply materials to model faces, bodies, parts, assemblies, and appearances, more, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Aug 13, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

My First Renderings Ever...in PhotoView 360 - SolidWorks user does first rendering in less than a minute, Gabi Jack's Blog, Aug 12, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

SW2009: Creating Customized Drafting Standards - Gabi Jack's Blog, Aug 12, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

SolidWorks 2009: Dual Units in Measure - enabling dual units in measure tool, Mike Puckett's Blog, Aug 12, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

Why Do I Need to Use the Design Library? - provides easy to access UI directly in SolidWorks, reusable items can be added easily, more, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Aug 11, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

A SaaS DWG Editor - BluePrint Now from SolidWorks Labs supports DWG, ability to zoom and pan easy, more, Jimmy Bergmark, JTB World Blog, Aug 11, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Non-Rectangular Viewports - creating non-rectangular viewport in Autodesk LT 2009, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Aug 11, 2008 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

Command:_CIRCLE - drawing circle passing through specified points in AutoCAD, Mustafa Coban, Daily AutoCAD, Aug 12, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Publish to Project Freewheel From AutoCAD - link to video tutorial, You Tube, Aug 12, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

TIPS For the Week - bugs fixed in AutoCAD 2009 SP1, tips on express tool Revcloud, adjusting arc, more, Hot Tips and Cool Tricks, Aug 4, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

Batch Plot Your Designs With Autodesk Productstream - using PLOT command, Brian Schanen, Manufacturing Community, Aug 11, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

Edges - creating retaining walls and sundial surface edge using lofts in 3ds Max, Ian Ibbotson, CADTutor, Aug 11, 2008 (more 3ds max tutorials)

What I Learned: 3D Line of Sight, St. Paul's, and PLM - digital manufacturing solutions will need more investment as product design involves more and more use of 3D, Jim Brown, Manufacturing Business Technology, Aug 11,

SpaceClaim 2008, Changing the Way You Design - easy-to-use UI, 2D/3D capability, ability to re-use designs and collaborate, 3D data exchange capabilities, more, David Heller, Novedge, Aug 11, 2008 (more SpaceClaim reviews) pdf

AutoLINE 2009 - easy-to-use add-on from Autodsys for managing and creating linetypes in AutoCAD, suitably priced, highly praised by Ron LaFon, Cadalyst, Aug 1, 2008 (more software reviews)

SolidWorks 2009: Weldments - ability to create multiple groups within single structural member, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Aug 11, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

SolidWorks 2009: Size Toolbox Components Lengths On the Fly - ability to change length of true toolbox component by dragging, Mike Puckett's Blog, Aug 11, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

What's Really NEW In SolidWorks 2009? PhotoView 360 - PhotoView 360 is new rendering technology with simple UI, saves high quality final images quickly, more, Rob Rodriguez Blog, Aug 11, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

Sneak Peek: PhotoView 360 - rendering tool with ease to use and fast rendering speed, gives quick real time rendering preview, more, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Aug 12, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

CATIA Design - Freeform Surfaces (Part 1 of 2) - link to video tutorial, You Tube, Aug 11, 2008 (more CATIA tutorials)

CATIA Design - Freeform Surfaces (Part 2 of 2) - link to video tutorial, You Tube, Aug 11, 2008 (more CATIA tutorials)

Is Dassault Systems Getting Their House in Order - Dassault is renaming its acquired products to keep in line with industry, Derrek Cooper, The Virtual Engineer, Aug 9, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

AutoCAD Architecture + Revit in the Same Box - FAQs on AutoCAD Revit Architecture Suite 2009.1, RobinNZ Blog, Aug 10, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

Rotate One Object to Match Another - using reference option of ROTATE command in AutoCAD, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Aug 11, 2008 (more AutoCAD Step by Step tutorials)

Convert Text to Mtext and Vice Versa - using express tools command TXT2MTXT for converting text to Mtext in AutoCAD, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Aug 11, 2008 (more AutoCAD Step by Step tutorials)

InRoads XM 8.9 WorkspaceBar Shortcuts - editing horizontal alignment, Rick McFarlin, MicroStationTips.com, Aug 11, 2008 (more MicroStation tutorials)

Automatically Export Cells From a MicroStation Cell Library to AutoCAD Block Files - using CellManager 7.3 utility, MicroStationTips.com, Aug 11, 2008 (more MicroStation tutorials)

Anchoring AutoCAD Entities to Each Other Using .NET - anchoring circle to line, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Aug 11, 2008 (more Autodesk programming tutorials)

Building a Stapler - Arm Bracket (Sheet Metal) - creating simple sheet metal arm bracket in SolidWorks, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Aug 8, 2008(more SolidWorks tutorials)

Where Are the Limits With SolidWorks? - designing cargo shipping containers for portable temporary housing units is more architectural than mechanical, Richard Williams, Richards SolidWorks Blog, Aug 8, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Create Custom Object Components - creating custom door panel for kitchen base cabinet in ArchiCAD, Laszlo Nagy, Cadalyst, Jul 22, 2008 (more ArchiCAD tutorials)

Hey CAD Applications are Single Threaded - Why do Engineers Need a Workstation with 2 Processors and 8 Cores? - using virtual workbench, engineers can 'mega-task' on multicore processors with better productivity and meeting business challenges, Wes Shimanek, UGS Community, Aug 8, 2008 (more hardware articles) requires free registration

Digital Dreams - Visualization Software - software reviewed: form Z RenderZone Plus, 3ds Max Design 2009, NavisWorks Simulate 2009, Piranesi 5, modo 302 plus NuGraf and PolyTrans, Ron LaFon, Cadalyst, Aug 1, 2008 (more software reviews)

SolidWorks 2009 Drawing Enhancements - video of improvements in dimensions, text, more, You Tube, Aug 11, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

Do You Need Modeling Standards? - documenting and organizing modeling standards help create quality models and downstream applications, Mike Hudspeth, Cadalyst, Aug 1, 2008 (more MCAD articles)

Managing Multioffice Mayhem - listening to and supporting users in remote offices helps in effective CAD management, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Aug 1, 2008 (more CAD management articles)

Selection Preview - disabling selection preview effect in AutoCAD, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Aug 7, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

Zooming Around For Better Presentation Files - Autodesk Inventor video tutorial, INCAT CAD Geek Speaks, Aug 6, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Building a Stapler - Arm Bracket (Forming Tools) - continuation of stapler assembly tutorial, this time making simple sheet metal component and forming tool, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Aug 8, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Reducing Product Costs Early On Reaps Savings - designing for manufacture and assembly, Nicholas Dewhurst, Desktop Engineering, Aug 1, 2008 (more CAM articles)

Catching Exceptions Thrown From Dialogs Inside AutoCAD Using .NET - Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Aug 8, 2008 (more Autodesk programming tutorials)

The Right Way to Show Modal and Modeless Dialogs in AutoCAD Using .NET - using Application.Show command, it's advantages, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Aug 7, 2008 (more Autodesk programming tutorials)

A Detailed History of Mechanical CAD - book by Dave Weisberg discusses evolution of CAD industry that changed engineering practices, e-book available for free, Jeffrey Rowe, Cadalyst, Aug 7, 2008

SolidWorks 2009: Split Feature - video on splitting part into two separate solid bodies, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Aug 8, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

SolidWorks 2009: Magnifying Glass - ability to zoom in selected area of model plus to create section of model, Mike Puckett, Mike Puckett's Blog, Aug 8, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

SolidWorks 2009 Slot Tool - four different slot sketching options plus ability to add dimensions, Mike Puckett, Mike Puckett's Blog, Aug 7, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

SolidWorks 2009 Preview: Numeric Sketch Input - enabling on screen numeric input and adding dimensions Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective, Aug 7, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

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 (more CAD translation articles)

Examining the Autodesk-Bentley Agreement - what is behind the interoperability agreement and is it good for the industry?, Evan Yares, Cadalyst, Aug 1, 2008 (more CAD translation articles)

A State of Continuous Improvement - progress is being made in increasing interoperability among CAD systems and also in CAD process standardization, David Prawel, Desktop Engineering, Aug 6, 2008 (more CAD industry articles)

Dynamically Aligning Your Blocks - using alignment parameter to align block to linear entity in AutoCAD drawing, Donnie Gladfelter, The CAD Geek, Aug 6, 2008 (more AutoCAD blocks tutorials)

How to Create Parametric Parts - AutoCAD video tutorial, Buzz Wright, GeniuSoft, July 16, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Description Key Sets and Point Styles, Part 3 - creating point label style using label style composer in Civil 3D, Phillip Zimmerman, Cadalyst, July 23, 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Advanced Simulation Technology Preview - Inventor Professional 2009 has ability to optimize designs based on parametric model changes, Jay Tedeschi, Manufacturing Community, Aug 6, 2008 (more Engineering Analysis articles, Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

New Release: SolidWorks Crash-Free Edition - reducing crashes may have more to do with computer "hygiene," Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Aug 6, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Launching SolidWorks - history of SolidWorks, excerpted from author's book on CAD industry, David Weisberg, SolidWorks Community, Aug 4, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

SolidWorks 2009: Add Dimensions to Sketch Entities - property manager has option to automatically add dimensions, Mike Puckett's Blog, Aug 6, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SolidWorks 2009 Convert to Sheet Metal - link to video tutorial, You Tube, Aug 6, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SolidWorks 2009 Custom Properties - link to video tutorial, You Tube, Aug 6, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Standards Wednesday - Location of Features - exploring rectangular and polar coordinate dimensioning in SolidWorks, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Aug 6, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Using FEA to Explore Viscoelastic Effects - verifying creep and stress relaxation with test data through FEA analysis, Bhagwati Gupta, Design World, Aug 6, 2008 (more Engineering Analysis articles)

What Do Your Designs Rely On? - tools like legacy data, testing and intuition help engineers test their designs, Rajat Trehan, CATI Tech Notes, Aug 6, 2008 (more CAD management articles)

SolidWorks 2009: Instant3D - ability to modify assemblies sketches, features, and mates, more, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Aug 7, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

Altair's solidThinking Rolls Out V7.6 for 3D Design - 3D modeling and rendering software for Windows and Mac users with full OpenGL support, has surface creation tools, advanced analysis tools, more, Desktop Engineering, Aug 6, 2008 (more Software reviews)

Your Table is Waiting - linking Excel spreadsheet data into AutoCAD table, Bill Fane, Cadalyst, Aug 1, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

When to Upgrade - before starting major project, after training, or when client demands, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Aug 5, 2008 (more CAD management articles)

Stage 1: AutoCAD Drawing - step by step process for creating scene from design production drawing, Ian Ibbotson, CADTutor, Aug 5, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Existing Rooms and Their Tags - tagging rooms to identify existing rooms in Revit, Steve Stafford, Revit OpEd, Aug 5, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Orient to View - orienting 3D view of multiple story building to show just one floor in Revit, Todd Shackelford, CAD Shack, Aug 5, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

AECPOLYGON Revisited - creating and modifying AECPOLYGON in Civil 3D, Christopher F, Civil 3D Reminders, Aug 3, 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

CATIA Start to Finish in Less Than 15 Minutes - link to video tutorial, Mark Manson, CATIA Community, Aug 5, 2008 (more CATIA tutorials) requires free registration

SolidWorks 2009: CommandManager & PropertyManager - ability to dock CommandManger on screen and un-dock PropertyManager from FeatureManager, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Aug 5, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

SolidWorks 2009: Goodbye Colors. Hello Appearances - more colors added to appearances icon, helpful pop up toolbar, more tidy display pane, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Aug 5, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

SolidWorks 2009 Preview: Custom Properties Tab - customizable tool for assigning properties to multiple parts at a time, Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective, July 5, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

SolidWorks 2009 Preview: Command Manager & Property Manager - improved UI with enhanced CommandManager and movable PropertyManager, Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective, July 6, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

SW2009: The Toolbox Got a Makeover - friendly toolbox configuration interface for easy and simple configuration of toolbox, Gabi Jack's Blog, Aug 5, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

SolidWorks 2009: Assembly B.O.M. - creating exact duplicate of assembly BOM, Mike Puckett, Mike Puckett's Blog, Aug 5, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

Drawing Revisions and PDMWorks (Part 1: Letter Revision Identifiers) - avoid using letters like I, O, Q, S, X and Z that resemble numbers, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion, Aug 5, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

SolidWorks 2009 Unleashed. New Features, Killer Performance - add-ins, interface, sketch, assembly, drawing enhancement, more, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Aug 4, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

2009 Focus: Boundary Solid - new SolidWorks function may be intended as replacement for Loft but has differences, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Aug 4, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Importing Structural Engineers Models Into MicroStation - 101 - exporting SDNF/CIS2 files more robust than DGN, DWG options, Nigel Davies, Eat your CAD, June 19, 2008 (more MicroStation tutorials) requires free registration

Importing Structural Engineers Models into MicroStation - 201 - import using SDNF/CIS2 files, load sections definitions, Nigel Davies, Eat your CAD, June 20, 2008 (more MicroStation tutorials) requires free registration

Revit - Scheduling Explained - video tutorial to create, control, sort grouping, filter schedules, David Fano, Design ReForm.net, Aug 4, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

AutoCAD 2009: Get a Better View (Circles and Lines AutoCAD Tutorial) - ViewCube enables loading Autodesk product related drawing files and viewing designs in 3D, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Aug 1, 2008(more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

SDI - Serious Difficulties Increasing? - open old drawings, deal with missing objects, sticky stuff in AutoCAD 2009, Steve Johnson, Cadalyst, Aug 1, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Which Comes First, the Command Or the Objects? - selecting objects first in AutoCAD LT is better because of grips, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Aug 4, 2008 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

Remove Hatch Patterns on Space Objects in ACA - video tutorial shows simple concept, Jimmy Bergmark, JTB World Blog, Aug 4, 2008 (more ADT tutorials)

Use All of Your Selection Options - ways still not used by users of AutoCAD, various options, keyboard shortcuts, use, more, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Aug 4, 2008 (more AutoCAD Step by Step tutorials)

Using the P/Invoke Interop Assistant to Help Call ObjectARX From .NET - calling unmanaged functions from .NET, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Aug 4, 2008 (more Autodesk programming tutorials)

Bringing Your Architectural Vision To Life With Cinema 4D Architectural Version Part 1 - long way working process in C4DA, imports CAD files, more  Kevin McAuliffe, AEC Newsroom, July 24, 2008 (more ArchiCAD tutorials)

Bringing Your Architectural Vision To Life With Cinema 4D Architectural Version Part 2 - ArchiCAD and C4DA absolute way to do any and all architectural visualization, virtual walkthrough of house, more, Kevin McAuliffe, AEC Newsroom, Aug 4, 2008 (more ArchiCAD tutorials)

Thumbs Up for SolidWorks 2009 - repairs much of what was wrong in 2008, new features added to enhance performance, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Aug 4, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

The Verdict on 2009 'Reliability, Scalability and Performance' - predictable functions and stability, ability to install more seats, better assembly, part performance, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Aug 4, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

The Bentley/Autodesk Agreement - What Does it Mean for Bentley Users? - users will get confident about DWG support, DGN support in AutoCAD plus reciprocal support agreement, Keith Bentley, On the Platform, July 31, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

Configure Revit to Calc Total Steel Tonnage Required - modifying structural families, Mike Gemmell, Connected Blog, Aug 1, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Object Properties - understanding layer property, creating new layer in AutoCAD, more, David Watson, CADTutor, Aug 4, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

SolidWorks 2009 Enhancement Highlights - ability to add custom properties, slot sketch tool, dual dimensions display in measure tool, new lip/groove feature, more, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Aug 4, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Extracting PDMWorks Enterprise BOM - coding for extract information from XML file, Jeff Sweeney, 3DVision Technologies Blog, Aug 1, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Lighting, Texturing and Rendering the 3D Model - setting up scenic space using VectorWorks Spotlight 2008, NOVEDGE, Jul 2008 (more VectorWorks articles) pdf

Status Code: 9 MATRIX_Singular_OR_INDEFINITE - using soft spring to stabilize model or using inertial relief option, Rajat Trehan, CATI Tech Notes, Aug 1, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

PDMWorks Enterprise Batch Printing - configuring printers for server side printing, Justin Webster, InFlow Technology, Aug 1, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Comparing Results from Multiple Studies/Physical Tests - comparing stress and displacement results using compare test data tool in COSMOS, Vikram Vedantham, 3DVision Technologies Blog, Aug 3, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Future of CAD and Cloud Computing - SolidWorks can make possible cloud-computing and CAD to go beyond desktop, Lou, SolidWorks Heard, June 30, 2008 (more CAD industry articles, SolidWorks articles)

Spangly New SpaceClaim Website - Sloppy Marketing 101 - new website illustrates products not designed in SpaceClaim, Al Dean, Develop3D Blog, Aug 1, 2008 (more CAD industry articles)

Meshing: The Critical Bridge - companies like XYZ Scientific, Pointwise and Siemens offers products for creating meshes, Pamela Waterman, Desktop Engineering, Aug 1, 2008 (more Engineering Analysis articles)

3DVIA your iPod #75: 'Really Fast Ballooning' - video tutorial showing options for ballooning technical illustrations using 3DVIA Composer, Garth Coleman, 3DMojo Blog, Aug 1, 2008 (more 3DVIA articles)

Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2009 - customizable ViewCube and Steering Wheel for modeling, new and faster mental ray renderer included, new set of real-world materials, more, Mark Clarkson, Desktop Engineering, Aug 1, 2008 (more 3ds max reviews)

Implementing a CAD Standards Plug-in For AutoCAD Using .NET - routine used for more specific requirements of geometry oriented standards checking, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Aug 1, 2008 (more Autodesk programming tutorials)

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