Removing Slivers (Spaces) - set sliver space tolerance parameter above width of any sliver spaces for accurate analytical model, Harlan Brumm, The Revit Clinic, Nov 20, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Cutting to Solve - cut, paste object with error back into same place in Revit to rebuild its connection in database, Harlan Brumm, The Revit Clinic, Nov 24, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Signing Your .Net Add-In - creating ID for add-in using Inventor to give unique identifier to assembly, Brian Ekins, Mod the Machine, Nov 26, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

SolidWorks 64 Bit and Microsoft Office 2007 - solutions to stability issues of design table, design library, outlook, Rich Nobliski, FISHER/UNITECH blog, Nov 30, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

PhotoView 360 Tips and Tricks No.1 - material directory has texture, bump map for every material listed in PhotoView 360, Scott High, 3DVision Technologies, Nov 25, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

AutoCAD: Creating Tool Palette with Multiple Blocks at Once - using ADCENTER command, Marti Broquetas, CAD Addict, Nov 28, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

AutoCAD 2009: Disabling the Annoying Information Pane - Catala-Castellano, CAD Addict, Nov 28, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Express Tools:_ARCTEXT - align text to ARC using AutoCAD, Burak Ozdemir, Daily AutoCAD, Nov 27, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Visible/Invisible? - creating an if/then statement, parameter in Revit to control visibility of piece of geometry in family, Harlan Brumm, The Revit Clinic, Nov 28, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Space Points Equally Along a Path - using MEASURE command in AutoCAD LT to place points, blocks at specified intervals on object, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Nov 26, 2008 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

Rendering in SketchBook Pro - composition sketches of lighting scenario, drawing section lines to define form on body, stylized flow lines to suggest aerodynamics, movement, more, Michael Smith, AliasDesign, Nov 13, 2008

Store Your Scribble and Notes in SolidWorks - using design binder settings, Lars Christensen, Lars's Blog, Nov 28, (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Where's My 3D Standard? - interoperability through 3DSTD file can translate common features like extrudes, cuts, fillets, revolves, sweeps, lofts, sheet metal, more, Lou Gallo SolidWorks Heard, Nov 29, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

My Top 5 Enhancements in SolidWorks 2009 - numeric sketch input, sketch dimensions of Zero and negative values, parting line analysis, magnifying glass, BOMs in assembly documents, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Nov 28, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Tip for Successful Tool Palettes - close all active projects in AutoCAD Architecture or AutoCAD MEP before creating tool palettes, Beth Powell, Beth's CAD Blog, Nov 28, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

Visual LISP: Programming User Interfaces with OpenDCL - Muharrem Kocyigit, Daily AutoCAD, Nov 28, 2008 (more AutoLISP tutorials)

Reclaiming Memory from Erased AutoCAD Entities Using .NET - using CREATE, DESTROY commands, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Nov 27, 2008 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Formatting Units Strings - Revit provides AsDouble, AsElementId, AsInteger, AsString, Set methods, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Nov 28, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Showing Revit Construction Phases in NavisWorks - set Global Options in NavisWorks to 'First Object', Mike Gemmell, Connected Blog, Nov 26, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

MTEXT 'Background Mask' Feature - AutoCAD 2005 feature customizes background for MTEXT objects, Muharrem Kocyigit, Daily AutoCAD, Dec 1, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

BIM and Autodesk Ecotect - consistent, computable data from Revit-based BIM workflow, with performance analysis, feedback of Ecotect, gives holistic approach to optimize building designs performance, Rick Rundell, Cadalyst, Dec 1, 2008 (more AEC articles)

NPI and PLM - videos showing NPI program management within ENOVIA SmarTeam demo, delivering methodology to control PLM process, Miki Lumnitz's Weblog, Dec 1, 2008 (more PLM articles)

Intel Core i7 EE 965 Workstation Build, Pt 5, Rendering Benchmark Results - PW2009 works slower than PW2008 but gives high quality rendering images, more, Anna Wood, Solid Muse, Nov 30, 2008

Holiday Lights - PhotoWorks has ambient, directional, point, spot lights like to customize to get shadow, desired shapes of objects in scene, more, Gabi Jack's Blog, Nov 25, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

CADFanatic's Tips & Tricks Tuesday - Save & Share SolidWorks Settings - save settings using Copy Settings Wizard before reinstallation, Brian McElyea, Brian CADFanatic, Nov 25, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

NCS and AIA CAD Layer Guidelines - implement National CAD Standards simply by starting Civil 3D with any of 3 included templates, Scott McEachron, Paving The Way, Nov 25, 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D articles)

How to Draw 3D Hexagonal Bolt & Nut - using CHAMFER, PEDIT, EXTRUDE, FILLET, SUBTRACT, REVOLVE commands in AutoCAD, Burak Ozdemir, Daily AutoCAD, Nov 26, 2008 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Quick Tip - 'Shift+Spacebar' To Select Stacked Objects - using AutoCAD, Brian Benton, CAD-a-blog, Nov 25, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

RealDWG and Object Enablers - methods to use RealDWG functionality to read, write AutoCAD DWG files inside Revit, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Nov 25, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit articles)

Running AutoCAD Inside Revit - code to run AutoCAD as complete process in background inside Revit, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Nov 25, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Which Version is it? Pt 1 - AutoCAD - text code in drawing file reveals version of AutoCAD used to create it, Mark Flayer, IMAGINiT Technologies, Nov 6, 2008 (more AutoCAD articles)

Which Version is it? Pt 2 - Inventor - using iProperties feature of Windows Explorer on Inventor file to find Inventor version used to create it, Mark Flayer, IMAGINiT Technologies, Nov 15, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

CATIA V5 Inventor Translator - get mechanical designs or its parts from CATIA into Autodesk product, Mark Flayer, IMAGINiT Technologies, Nov 19, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

Technology Adoption and Implementation at HOK - giant architectural firm uses Revit on 2/3 of its projects, range of technologies being implemented for BIM, collaboration, coordination, project and knowledge management, buildingSMART, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Nov 25, 2008 (more AEC articles)

CATIA V6R2009x: It Does Stuff - cryptic prose in Dassault press release masks 'breathtaking' technology, Al Dean, Develop3D, Nov 25, 2008 (more CATIA articles)

MicroStation Memory Management - information to determine if enough resources are available when saving image from MicroStation, Eat Your CAD, Nov 25, 2008 (more MicroStation tutorials) requires free registration

Three SolidWorks Short Week Tips To Jump Into Screaming - outline assembly structure, create sub-assemblies to simplify, lay out drawing views in SolidWorks, SolidSmack, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Nov 18, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

When Should You Upgrade? - do some research, talk to VAR, test software to get correct SolidWorks upgrade with required functionality, Jeff Sweeney, 3DVision Technologies, Nov 24, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

It's Back: AutoSketch - Autodesk's re-introduced AutoSketch includes elementary 2D drafting with basic CAD tools, saving in DWG 2004-8 formats, limited customization, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Nov 24, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

No End in Sight: Autodesk CEO - Carl Bass on ending economic crisis, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Nov 24, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

The Analyst Problem & Aberdeen's New Digital Prototyping Tool - survey tool showing product development challenges, design practices, performance of tool used, recommends packages from Autodesk according to results, Al Dean, Develop3D, Nov 24, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

Generic Links - used in Civil 3D to model in areas where grading objects are of no value, Scott McEachron, Paving The Way, Nov 24, 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D articles)

How to Convert Spline to Polyline? - saving PLINE drawing as R12DXF file, using FLATTEN, WMFOUT, WMFIN commands in AutoCAD, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Nov 25, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Clip Referenced Files - using DWFCLIP, DGNCLIP, IMAGECLIP commands to clip referenced files in AutoCAD LT 2009, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Nov 24, 2008 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

ProE.net - proactive social network where Pro/E users will be able to interact, discuss issues, exchange help, Deelip Menezes Blog, Nov 24, 2008

Building the Design Foundation: Pillar 3 - 'Design Experience' as third pillar of foundation of DS Design Studio, Kate Bourdet, 3D Perspectives Blog, Nov 21, 2008 (more CATIA articles)

Building the Design Foundation: Pillar 4 - 'Design Ecosystem' is fourth pillar of DS Design Studio, Kate Bourdet, 3D Perspectives Blog, Nov 24, 2008 (more CATIA articles)

Hot Tips for Cold Days - repeat DIST command, purge, save or exit, quick text replacement, replace text with incremental value using AutoCAD, more, Bill Kramer, Cadalyst, Nov 18, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

Speed Up AutoCAD - using IMAGEQUALITY, IMAGEHLT, GRIPOBJLIMIT, SAVEPERCENT, VTOPTIONS, Josh Jones, Lazy Drafter, Nov 18, 2008 (more AutoCAD customization tutorials)

Where is My 3DSOUT Command? - utility brings back missing 3DSOUT command to AutoCAD, other programs, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Nov 24, 2008 (more AutoCAD customization tutorials)

Lazy System Variable: ATTDIA - turn on, off dialog box when inserting attributed block into drawings using AutoCAD, Josh Jones, Lazy Drafter, Nov 12, 2008 (more AutoCAD customization tutorials)

Breaklines - Civil 3D feature creates triangles using various entities for terrain modeling, Scott McEachron, Civil 3D - Paving the way, Nov 22, 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D articles)

An AutoLISP Program that Reads Point List from File and Puts them into Drawing - Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Nov 23, 2008 (more AutoLISP tutorials)

Disable Help Menu Content in Autodesk Design Review 2009 - replace file in ENU directory under EComposite in install tree, Volker Joseph, Beyond the Paper, Nov 21, 2008 (more AutoCAD customization tutorials)

Solid Edge with Synchronous Technology, Pt 3 - ST makes quick model changes by eliminating model regeneration time, Russell Brook, Cadalyst, Oct 27, 2008 (more Solid Edge tutorials)

Intel Core i7 EE 965 Workstation Build, Pt 4, Punch Holder Benchmark Results - new workstation consumes less time to operate SolidWorks 2009, Anna Wood, Solid Muse, Nov 24, 2008

Like a Sticker - using PhotoWorks to place decals on rendering like label, Gabi Jack's Blog, Nov 20, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Spline Schmline, Pt 4: Conics - SolidWorks creates equation driven curve, but need to add conic as sketch entity, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Nov 20, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Inventor - Intro to Feature Based Parametric Modeling - video covering basics of Autodesk Inventor, concepts of feature based parametric modeling, David Fano, Design ReForm.net, Nov 20, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Inventor - Making Z Your Up Axis (Rather Than Y) - video shows settings to make Z axis as UP, David Fano, Design ReForm.net, Nov 20, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

An Article About Drawing Standarts - name layers in AutoCAD for projects using different CAD programs, Ibrahim Erda, Daily AutoCAD, Nov 20, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials) 

Obtaining an AutoCAD License Through a VPN Connection - adding system variable to increase time AutoCAD waits to get license, Donnie Gladfelter, The CAD Geek, Nov 20, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

AutoCAD MEP Electrical Devices - A Quick Spin - step-by-step procedures to create device styles, David Butts, The MEP CAD Engineer, Nov 19, 2008 (more AutoCAD electrical tutorials)

Creating New View Types in Revit's Project Browser - Will Harris, AECbytes, Nov 20, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Adding a Custom Tab to AutoCAD's Options Dialog Using .NET - Pt 2 - implementing realistic editing, storage mechanism for application settings, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Nov 21, 2008 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Implementing BIM in Old Construction - Brigham Young University's Clyne Curtis on using Revit in management of historic campus, on implying shared parameters, custom schedules to track property lifecycles, Melanie Perry, Cadalyst, Nov 20, 2008 (more AEC articles)

Harnessing the Composite Map in 3ds Max Design 2009 - creating geometry, assigning mapping coordinates, designing material using the composite map, Scott Onstott, AECbytes, Nov 20, 2008 (more 3ds max tutorials)

Spline Schmline, pt 3 - dimensioning splines, asymmetrical interior spline handles, controlling with lines, arcs, approximate arcs in SolidWorks, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Nov 19, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

SolidWorks 2009 - A Great New UI Enhancement - better preview in graphics window allows quick fix of errors, Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective, Nov 19, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Using Collada Export - video demonstrating on using using assembly exporter in SolidWorks, SolidWorks Blog, Nov 19, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Mid Between Two Points - using command modifier along with OSNAPs command, Josh Jones, Lazy Drafter, Nov 7, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Slab Boundary - Revit CmdSlabBoundary determines boundary polygons of horizontal slab, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Oct 31, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Edit Xref Path - change saved path of external reference in AutoCAD LT 2009, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Nov 19, 2008 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

Hard Boiled Dimensions - Revit cannot show imperial, metric dimensions automatically in same dimension string, Steve Stafford, Revit OpEd, Nov 19, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

AutoCAD MEP: Take Advantage of Architectural Tools - change workspace to 'Architectural' to get 'Design Palette', Beth Powell, Beth's CAD Blog, Nov 19, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

Dual AutoCAD RGB Values - AutoCAD automatically adjusts certain color values in different background colors without much affect on print color, Eat Your CAD, Nov 19, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials) requires free registration

Select All Specific Texts in a Drawing - use FILTER command or filter in AutoLISP selection function using AutoCAD, CAD Forum Tips, Nov 12, 2008 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Creating Surface Patterns Using Bump Maps Created in Photoshop as an Imput Parameter in Rhino's Grasshopper - video tutorial, Zack Downey, designalyze, Nov 18, 2008 (more Rhino tutorials)

How Can I Detach Many References With Different Names? - using wildcards in most MicroStation key commands, Eat Your CAD, Nov 19, 2008 (more MicroStation tutorials) requires free registration

AutoDraw .95 - must activate program before using shortcuts in latest version, Nigel Davies, Eat Your CAD, Nov 18, 2008 (more MicroStation articles) requires free registration

Mission Design, Follow the Spiral - DS Design Studio's mission statement stresses on 'Spiral of Design', Kate Bourdet, 3D Perspectives Blog, Nov 19, 2008 (more CATIA articles)

Building the Design Foundation, Pillars 1 & 2 - 'Design Image', 'Design R&D Solutions' are first two pillars that lay foundation of DS Design Studio, Kate Bourdet, 3D Perspectives Blog, Nov 20, 2008 (more CATIA articles)

Greenbuild Boston Shows Green Tech - event showing importance of using sustainable practices, renewable materials, various alternatives in design and building techniques, Matt Writes Blog, Nov 19, 2008 (more AEC articles)

Dassault Doesn't 'Get' Blogging - reading, commenting on Dassault's official blog requires acceptance of blog 'chart,' Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Nov 19, 2008 (more CAD media articles)

Cadalyst All-Star Awards 2008 - HP xw4600 and LP3065 30" LCD, Xi PowerGo Duo XT, NVIDIA FX 3700 graphics card, Autodesk Design Review 2009, AutoLINE 2009, SolidWorks 2009, Vico Virtual Construction Suite 2008, Nancy Johnson, Cadalyst, Nov 1, 2008 (more HP workstation reviews, @Xi workstation reviews, graphics card reviews, Autodesk Design Review reviews, AutoCAD reviews, SolidWorks reviews)

Another Free 3D Parametric Modeler - ASCON's free KOMPAS-3D LT version is powerful tool but cannot do assemblies, Deelip Menezes Blog, Nov 19, 2008

The Weldment Cut List - update, customize cut list to convey model information in SolidWorks, Gabi Jack's Blog, Nov 18, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Spline Schmline, Pt 2 - using spline handles, control polygon, curvature control to maintain shape of spline in SolidWorks, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Nov 19, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

CADFanatic's Tips & Tricks Tuesday - The DNA of a 3D Curve - break 3D sketch into 2D components, sweep profile using SolidWorks, Brian McElyea, Brian CADFanatic, Nov 18, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Foreshortened Radius - using 'Display Options' to get zigzag radial line using SolidWorks, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion, Nov 18, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SolidWorks on Edge Relations: Avoid Them Like Teething Zombie Babies - avoid using 'Convert Entities', reduce rework, rebuild times, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Nov 18, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Extending a Line With the Trim Command in SolidWorks - Albert Whatmough, Inspirtech, Nov 18, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Subscription Bonus Pack 2: A Closer Look at PDF Underlays - using  PDFATTACH, PDFFRAME, PDFLAYERS, PDFOSNAP, PDFADJUST, PDFCLIP commands, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Nov 18, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

e-Book: AutoCAD 2008 MULTILINE - PDF document compiled from articles of Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Nov 18, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Horror in AutoCAD, Chapter 5 - Picky Object - working with XLines, problems, advantages, selection, snap, fillet, quick input, add grid to drawing, Alex Borodulin, NYacad, Nov 18, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Adding a Custom Tab to AutoCAD's Options Dialog Using .NET - Pt 1 - using OPTIONS command, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Nov 19, 2008 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Dept of Unfair - Placing Tags - settings to select, use specific tags in Revit, Steve Stafford, Revit OpEd, Nov 18, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Exploring Element Parameters - basics of built-in parameter checker, access names, types of filters in Revit document, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Nov 19, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Element Bounding Box - code to explore bounding box properties of element using Revit, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Oct 29, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Copy That - reuse several features by copying them to another face in Inventor, Garin Gardiner, Manufacturing Community, Nov 11, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

CAD Manager's Survey 2008 - survey shows increased incomes, slide away from full-time CAD management, toward part-time positions, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Nov 1, 2008 (more CAD management articles)

Ask for What You Want - enhancement request lets software developers know what user really want, Mike Hudspeth, Cadalyst, Nov 1, 2008 (more MCAD articles)

Is Dassault Systems a Design Company? - about DS Design Studio, Kate Bourdet, 3D Perspectives Blog, Nov 18, 2008 (more CATIA articles)

Greening Up - Ecotect analyses energy usage early in conceptual design, can exchange data with Revit, now an Autodesk product, recommended by Harlan Brumm of Autodesk, The Revit Clinic, Nov 18, 2008

Basic Navigation - using views, perspective, 3D view, fly-over tool, walk-through tool, saved views options for model visualization in Vectorworks, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Nov 17, 2008 (more Vectorworks tutorials)

Vectorworks Lighting - various lighting options for rendering, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Nov 17, 2008 (more Vectorworks tutorials)

Exporting in Perspective - set export print size, file type, resolution while rendering and exporting 'Current view' in Vectorworks, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Nov 17, 2008 (more Vectorworks tutorials)

Speed Up Your Work With Command Aliases - list of command aliases for AutoCAD, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Nov 17, 2008 (more AutoCAD Step by Step tutorials)

Protect Your Drawings With Password - use 'Security Options' to assign password to drawings in AutoCAD, Bunyamin Katrci, Daily AutoCAD, Oct 31, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Subscription Bonus Pack 2: A Closer Look at PDF Output - merge control for plot colors, increased vector resolution, improved font handling, layer information, PDF Viewer, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Nov 17, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Creating Spaces for Multiple Project Files - copy, paste spaces from one room to another in Revit MEP 2009, The MEP CAD Engineer, David Butts, Nov 17, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Updating Visualization Files in Vault and Productstream - select 'Update the DWF' tab to create DWF on-demand without versioning CAD file, Brian Schanen, Manufacturing Community, Nov 13, 2008 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

Wall Elevation Profile - code to determine wall elevation boundary polygons in Revit, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Nov 17, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Import DWG With Materials - import DWG files as architectural materials, view textures in viewport using AutoCAD Architecture 2009, IMAGINiT Technologies, Nov 17, 2008 (more AutoCAD Architecture tutorials)

Offset an Object Through a Point - using OFFSET command to pass object through point in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, Nov 17, 2008 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

Adding Custom Properties to AutoCAD's Rollover Tooltip and Its Quick Properties Panel - Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Nov 17, 2008 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Spline Schmline, Pt 1 - SolidWorks splines add smooth curves to shapes, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Nov 17, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

SolidWorks 2009 - new version handles large assemblies, easy to use features, installation, better interoperability, customization tools, more, Bill Fane, Cadalyst, Nov 1, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

Software Review: PDM Software Handles Enterprise Engineering Data - easily manage files allowing information sharing across organization, Brian McElyea, Machine Design, Nov 5 (more SolidWorks reviews)

Budget-Conscious Workstations - Xi MTower PCIe, ThinkStation S10, PolyStation P4500A, SYS DesignPro QN6200, SYS Performance Pi720, ProMagix W160 High Performance Workstation PC, Ron LaFon, Cadalyst, Nov 1, 2008 (more XI PCs and Workstations reviews)

Extreme Landscaping: Behnke Nurseries Edition - Vectorworks Landmark's flexibility, collaboration, speed helped in quick designing of landscape, Cadalyst, Nov 17, 2008 (more Vectorworks reviews)

Base Plane 01 - video shows series of Solid Edge commands used to create plane of required orientation, Luc Poulin, Solid DNA, Nov 13, 2008 (more Solid Edge tutorials) 

Surface 04 - video explores BlueSurf, BlueDot concept in Solid Edge with ST, Luc Poulin, Solid DNA, Nov 13, 2008 (more Solid Edge tutorials) 

Break Table Into Columns - using light-blue triangular grip at table bottom in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Nov 14, 2008 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

SolidWorks and Architecture - MCAD software works for architecture, shows interference, poor utilization of space, more, Jeff Mirisola, Jeff's Blog, Nov 14, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Do You Love-Hate SolidWorks? - passion for SolidWorks capabilities turns in to disappointment if it does not deliver, Matt Writes Blog, Nov 15, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

SolidWorks 2009 Service Pack 1 & The SWIM - install only required upgrades to avoid unnecessary files, Mike Puckett's Blog, Nov 14, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SolidWorks Broken Out Section Views - using BROKEN-OUT SECTION command with existing view for exposing inner details of model, Albert Whatmough, Inspirtech, Nov 13, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Incorporating PhotoWorks Into Your Everyday Workflow - slide show to set up studio lights, camera view, settings, options to get excellent output using SolidWorks, rapid Renderings, Devon Sowell's Blog, Nov 15, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Customizing Project Manager Window - AutoCAD Electrical - settings for each drawing file name listed with information, Nate Holt, Manufacturing Community, Nov 13, 2008 (more AutoCAD Electrical articles)

Quick Tip - Center a Ceiling - recentering ceiling grid in a room using Revit, Steve Stafford, Revit OpEd, Nov 15, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Are You Certifiable? - turn on 'Automatically Embed' parameter to let curtain wall create opening using Revit, Harlan Brumm, The Revit Clinic, Nov 14, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Creating Annotative Tags in AutoCAD Architecture - getting required Schedule Tag, David Koch, The Architect's Desktop, Nov 15, 2008 (more AutoCAD Architecture tutorials)

Delcam's CopyCAD Pro to Offer Tribrid Modeling - PowerSHAPE functions in CopyCAD Pro enables easier, faster, accurate creation of CAD surfaces from triangle data, MakePartsFast.com, Nov 4, 2008 (more CAM articles)

Ensuring the Success of Solid Edge and Synchronous Technology, Pt 1 - Siemens should emphasize marketing, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Nov 14, 2008 (more Solid Edge articles)

Tony Blair Visits Gasabo3D in Rwanda - former British PM stops to engineering services company, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Nov 16, 2008

V8i: Inspired or Insipid? - MicroStation V8i with better interface, internal rebuild, interactive, improved interconnectivity, improved features, more, Nigel Davies, Eat Your CAD, Nov 14, 2008 (more MicroStation reviews) requires free registration

Practical Sheet Metal Design Pt 1 - window punch method to overcome crash using bending operation in SolidWorks, Jeff Cox, WNC-SWUG, Nov 13, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Quick Conversions On the Fly - using dimension input box for dimensional conversions in SolidWorks, Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective, Nov 13, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Homesick Weldments - procedure for creating weldment profiles using SolidWorks, Gabi Jack's Blog, Nov 14, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Surface 01 - video shows BlueSurf feature allowing creation of  base curve after creating surface in Solid Edge with ST, Luc Poulin, Solid DNA, Nov 13, 2008 (more Solid Edge tutorials)

Surface 02 - video shows using BlueDot feature to modify surface curves at any point of time with no order priority in Solid Edge with ST, Luc Poulin, Solid DNA, Nov 13, 2008 (more Solid Edge tutorials)

Surface 03 - video shows spline control point manipulation using Solid Edge with ST, Luc Poulin, Solid DNA, Nov 13, 2008 (more Solid Edge tutorials)

Revit MEP - Light Levels - setting light source, adjusting elevation, location, tilt angle for changing light levels in room, Steve Stafford, Revit OpEd, Nov 13, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Wall Compound Layers - code routine to determine layer geometry using Revit, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Nov 14, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Creating a New Type - VB code to duplicate wall type in Revit, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Nov 6, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Editing a Floor Profile - code routine to extract topmost face from solid using Revit, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Nov 12, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Using MindManager to Track and Document Civil 3D Styles - allows to tag, style, analyze maps, enter notes, Donnie Gladfelter, The CAD Geek, Nov 13, 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D articles)

SQOTD: 'Why Can't I Purge this Freaking Layer?' - using express command LAYDEL to purge layer in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009, Louisa Holland, Civil 3D for Beginners, Nov 13, 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

The Marriage of Math and Art in 3D Printing - using CAD softwares like Rhino, others for exploring art and mathematics to get various geometrical sculptures, Susan Smith, Desktop Engineering, Nov 13, 2008 (more MCAD articles)

A Useless CAD Standard - Pt 4 - not reading CAD standard copy can make it functionally useless, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Nov 13, 2008 (more CAD management articles)

Implementing Task Dialogs Inside AutoCAD Using .NET - Pt 2 - Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Nov 14, 2008 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

TenLinks Visits Chillington Rwanda - the challenges of selling MCAD where hand sketches and drafting tables still rule, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Nov 13, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

AutoLISP Application for Changing POLYLINE Width - using command KM_PWIDTH, LISP code in AutoCAD, Muharrem Kocyigit, Daily AutoCAD, Nov 14, 2008 (more AutoLISP tutorials)

Bentley's Launch Event Unveiling the V8i Software Portfolio - overview on V8i covering almost every discipline in CAD industry, intuitive, interactive, intrinsic, incredible, interoperable in V8i portfolio, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Nov 13, 2008 (more MicroStation reviews)

Editor's Pick: RADIOSS Is at the Center of HyperWorks Enterprise Simulation Platform - solver from Altair with latest finite element technology like six degree-of-freedom grid shell element formulation, others, for more accuracy, efficiency, Anthony Lockwood, Design Engineering, Nov 13, 2008

AutoCAD 2010 - author predicts 2010 version will have 3D direct modeling capabilities equivalent, better then other CAD packages, Deelip Menezes Blog, Nov 13, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

Constructing Plastered Walls by Defining MLINE - draw parallel lines in single step, define properties of multiline style in AutoCAD, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Nov 13, 2008 (more AutoCAD basics tutorials)

Rotate View - using UCS and PLAN commands to rotate view using AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, Nov 12, 2008 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

A Useless CAD Standard - Pt 3 - not updating standard can make it functionally useless, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Nov 12, 2008 (more CAD management articles)

3D Solid Modeling Terms & Definitions - various terms for history based modeling, history free modeling, Paul Hamilton Blog, Nov 12, 2008 (more MCAD articles)

SolidWorks Video Tip: Surface Extraction With ScanTo3D - shows how to extract surface data from mesh files, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Nov 12, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Fancy SolidWorks Input Device - touch screen computing input devices, portable, comfortable, better option to work fast, Jeff Sweeney, 3DVision Technologies, Nov 12, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

SolidWorks & Vista Give Me Those Icons Back! - changing Windows Explorer forced thumbnail preview to SolidWorks icons, Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective, Nov 12, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Next Available Number in AutoCAD Civil 3D - automatic point numbering methods to create points, CAD Forum Tips, Nov 12, 2008 (more Autodesk Civil3D tutorials)

Want it All? What Do You Buy? - using Revit Structure, Revit MEP combined to get all features of  Revit Architecture, Steve Stafford, Revit OpEd, Nov 12, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit articles)

Model Line Creation - creation of model lines to graphically display certain polygons in space for debugging purposes using Revit, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Nov 3, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Slab Side Faces - using model line creator to calculate, display normal vectors of all triangles of  face mesh triangulation for vertical faces in Revit, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Nov 5, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Adding a Shared Parameter to a DWG File - code examples for attaching shared parameter to Revit elements, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Nov 10, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Getting Visual Studio a Little More Cheaply - upgrading to Visual Studio 2008 to create applications for AutoCAD using its managed .NET interface or COM, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Nov 13, 2008 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Research Rap: Three Dimensions of PLM Expansion - PLM extends product innovation, product development, engineering, considering people, product lifecycle, process as main factors, Jim Brown, Manufacturing Business Technology, Nov 12, 2008 (more PLM articles)

Q&A With David Prawel on People and Processes - collaboration and interoperability market, preferred CAD exchange format, translation errors, more, Kenneth Wong, Cadalyst, Nov 11, 2008 (more CAD translation articles)

Use Dynamic UCS to Speed Up 3D Drawing - draw, edit on temporary XY plane using various commands in AutoCAD, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Nov 8, 2008 (more AutoCAD Step by Step tutorials)

Dynamic Door Block With Automatic Insertion Property - using the dynamic block editor in AutoCAD, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Nov 12, 2008 (more AutoCAD basics tutorials)

Select Last Object Added to the Drawing - using PROPERTIES command, typing 'L' to select most recently-created objects, Josh Jones, Lazy Drafter, Nov 10, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Foreshortening Dimensions - Radial Not Linear - SolidWorks adheres to ASME standards by not allowing foreshortening of linear dimensions, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion, Nov 11, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

CADFanatic's Tips & Tricks Tuesday - Tag - add tags to features in part, SolidWorks files, to make it easier to find, Brian McElyea, Brian CADFanatic, Nov 11, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SolidWorks Weldments - bugs in custom weldment profiles, mirrored complex weldment parts in SolidWorks 2008, Devon Sowell's Blog, Nov 11, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Discoverability and DriveWorksXpress - video shows hydraulic cylinder example using DriveWorksXpress tool to automate SolidWorks, Al Dean, Desktop Engineering, Nov 11, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Understanding File References - working with Inventor OPEN DRAWING command, Brian Ekins, Mod the Machine, Nov 11, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Processing Multiple Sub-Projects - AutoCAD Electrical - split large project to manageable sub-projects, Nate Holt, Manufacturing Community, Nov 11, 2008 (more AutoCAD Electrical articles)

Pro/E Manikin Extension Goes Live - add-in allows to integrate humans into product models, Al Dean, Desktop Engineering, Nov 11, 2008 (more Pro/E reviews)

FirePro V5700 vs Quadro FX 1700 With CATIA V5 - video compares performance of graphics hardware using CATIA high polygon models, Al Dean, Desktop Engineering, Nov 11, 2008 (more graphics card reviews)

Creating a Circumference Dimension in SolidWorks - using SMART DIMENSION command, Albert Whatmough, Inspirtech, Nov 10, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

How Do I Get SolidWorks Updates? - option to list, install new updates online, Albert Whatmough, Inspirtech, Oct 25, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Create Configurations in SolidWorks On the Fly - configure feature option for multiple configurations without using design table, Albert Whatmough, Inspirtech, Nov 10, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Model a Model A - using SolidWorks PhotoWorks, PhotoView 360, to create antique car, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Nov 11, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Creating Basic Extrudes - using Vectorworks EXTRUDE command, mouse drag to give object height, depth with correct view, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Oct 20, 2008 (more Vectorworks tutorials)

Creating Copies, Duplicates and Symbols - COPY, PASTE, DUPLICATE, DUPLICATE ARRAY commands, creating symbols of object in Vectorworks, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Oct 20, 2008 (more Vectorworks tutorials)

A Useless CAD Standard - Pt 1 - following unified process to overcoming divergent methods, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Nov 6, 2008 (more CAD management articles)

Understanding File References - file references, projects, changing references, limitations using Inventor, Brian Ekins, Mod the Machine, Nov 6, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Top 9 AutoCAD Tips - get rid of shortcut, default selection preview, ortho close, scale reference, set default template, OSNAPS, add selected, isolate or hide object, Beth Powell, Beth's CAD Blog, Nov 10, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

Custom Fill Pattern Anyone? - create custom fill pattern using PAT file in Revit, Harlan Brumm, The Revit Clinic, Nov 10, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Select Hatch and Boundary - working with selection option for 'Associative Hatch' in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, Nov 10, 2008 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

Rhino Tip of the Day: Middle Mouse Button Zoom Selected - changing middle buttons default setting to 'Zoom Select' , Jason King, Bureau of Architects, Sep 4, 2008 (more Rhino tutorials)

Rhino Tip of The Day: Single-Click Maximize - setting Rhino options for single click maximize/minimize viewports saving time, Jason King, Bureau of Architects, Sep 4, 2008 (more Rhino tutorials)

Synchronous Technology is Hot, Right? - rival CAD CEO not impressed by Siemen's ST, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Nov 11, 2008 (more Solid Edge articles)

Having Fun With Cameras in PhotoWorks - different tools, options for cameras, add depth of field, obtain various viewpoint of SolidWorks model, Gabi Jack's Blog, Nov 9, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

What's New in 2009 - Textures ? - using APPEARANCES command in SolidWorks 2009, Randy Simmons, 3DVision Technologies, Nov 7, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Improve Performance With Enterprise PDM - SolidWorks Enterprise provides solution for engineers working under pressure, with less resources, Justin Webster, Inflow Technology, Nov 7, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

ECNs and SolidWorks Enterprise PDM - video shows creation of ECN based on simple workflow, Justin Webster, Inflow Technology, Nov 7, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Inventor 2009 Files Do Work in Enterprise 2009 - SolidWorks Enterprise picks right file properties, add to vault, build BOMs from Inventor assembly, Jeff Sweeney, 3DVision Technologies, Nov 7, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

One-to-One: Getting PLM from Your ERP Vendor - IFS Enters the Mix - new module from IFS allows engineers to perform basic PDM functions to integrate designs with manufacturing process, Jim Brown, Manufacturing Business Technology, Nov 7, 2008 (more PLM articles)

Revit MEP - Heating and Cooling Loads - Isolate then Cancel Bug - error crash Revit if sequence not followed, Steve Stafford, Revit OpEd, Nov 7, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Sequentially Number Text With TCOUNT - using express tool 'Automatic Text Numbering' TCOUNT command in AutoCAD, Donnie Gladfelter, The CAD Geek Blog, Nov 10, 2008 (more AutoCAD basics tutorials)

Understanding Basics of Dimension Style Settings - dimension style manager, create new dimension style, various settings for lines, symbols, text, fit, primary units, tolerances using AutoCAD, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Nov 10, 2008 (more AutoCAD basics tutorials)

Vault and AutoCAD XREFs - Autodesk Vault link to referenced DWGs, checking XREFs placement within Vault, setting properties, Brian Schanen, Manufacturing Community, Nov 7, 2008 (more AutoCAD basics tutorials)

Pitching .NET to a Hardcore C++ Developer - benefits, capabilities of using .NET platform for CAD software development, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Nov 7, 2008 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Implementing Task Dialogs Inside AutoCAD Using .NET - Pt 1 - C# code shows basic task dialog, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Nov 10, 2008 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Civil 3D Point Label Style Dragged State Leader Location and Label Order - steps to edit point label styles, order components, more, Jerry Stone, IMAGINiT, Nov 7, 2008 (more Autodesk Civil3D tutorials)

Boosting AutoLISP Performance - various LISP functions like cons, append, foreach, nth, number for significant improvement using AutoCAD electrical, Nate Holt, Manufacturing Community, Nov 7, 2008 (more AutoCAD Electrical articles)

First Object Deselects When a Second is Selected - holding down shift key when adding object to selection set in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, Nov 7, 2008 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

Rhino Tip of The Day: Static Background Image - align model to background image, Jason King, Bureau of Architects, Sep 8, 2008 (more Rhino tutorials)

Rhino Tip of The Day: Aliases - list of aliases to work more productively, Jason King, Bureau of Architects, Sep 5, 2008 (more Rhino tutorials)

ARC Drawing Techniques in AutoCAD - using 3 point, tangent ARC, POLYLINE to curves methods, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Nov 7, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Convert Drawings to Raster Format - video shows configuring AutoCAD to convert drawings to PDF or other raster file format, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Nov 5, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Dept. of Reviteristics - Modify? - using modify button to quit something using Revit, Steve Stafford, Revit OpEd, Nov 6, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Modeling Explosions Using Harpoon and FLUENT - using Harpoon's meshing tools, FLUENT solver for CFD analysis for conducting critical virtual test, Richard Bardwell, Desktop Engineering, Nov 1, 2008 (more CFD articles)

Choosing the Right Graphics Tool for the Job - no single solution for CAD, 3D gaming graphics cards, Alex Herrera, Desktop Engineering, Nov 1, 2008 (more hardware articles)

HyperShot HD for Windows Document - video shows optimizing HyperShot's basic work flow for getting high speed, utmost quality 3D rendering, Novedge, Oct 31, 2008

Moving Objects in 3D - using MODIFY/MOVE command, manual working with mouse, arrow key, object info palette to move object in Vectorworks, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Oct 20, 2008 (more Vectorworks tutorials)

Setting the 3D Scene - steps to consider when visualizing model, rendering options for Vectorworks, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Oct 27, 2008 (more Vectorworks tutorials)

Do You Add Value? - Intuition - CAD managers must sense unspoken things using rational process for making better decisions, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Nov 6, 2008 (more CAD management articles)

Technical Creativity in a Single Package - Lenovo ThinkPad W700 with Intel Core 2 Extreme Q9300 2.53 GHz CPU, 4-8 GB RAM, NVIDIA Quadro FX 3700M, 1 GB memory, high-end display, suitable for MCAD applications,  Jeffrey Rowe, Cadalyst, Nov 6, 2008 (more PCs and workstations reviews)

Bunkspeed's HyperShot Enables True Design - HyperShot's features helps easy rendering, setting up lights, tweaking materials, saving time giving better options to industrial designers, Bob Cramblitt, Desktop Engineering, Nov 1, 2008 (more Rendering reviews)

PDF Tool Enhances Mainstay Design App - using Bluebeam PDF Revu v6.5 for one-button PDF creation from within AutoCAD, SolidWorks programs, Heather Livingston, Cadalyst, Nov 6, 2008

12 SolidWorks Features You Don't Need - and How to Turn Them Off - thumbnail graphics in Windows Explorer, RealView scenes, hide/show tree items, confirmation corner, heads-up toolbar, view transitions, status bar, more, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Nov 5, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Copy with Mates - a Simple Tutorial - SolidWorks mates make quick work of placing components in assembly, Jeff Cox, WNC-SWUG, Nov 5, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Assign Shortcuts in Inventor - customize keyboard shortcuts for frequently used commands, Garin Gardiner, Manufacturing Community, Nov 4, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Changing Display Colors in AutoCAD - setting background color using various options, Brian Benton, CAD-a-blog, Nov 5, 2008 (more AutoCAD Customization articles)

Restore Lost UI Elements - video shows getting back missing AutoCAD dialog boxes, toolbars, command line, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Nov 5, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Vault Management for AutoCAD Electrical - Whole Project Management - video shows whole project check-in with Vault in AutoCAD Electrical, INCAT CAD Geek, Nov 3, 2008 (more AutoCAD Electrical articles)

First Day of Autodesk University China 08 - presentations include CEO Carl Bass, CTO Jeff Kowalski, Amar Hanspal, Aldous Wong, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, Nov 5, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

Do You Add Value? - With Enthusiasm - generate positive influence, encourage members achieve targets making progress for firm, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog (more CAD management articles)

David Tackles Goliath at Wargames Factory - using Freeform 3D modeling with haptics (force feedback) from SensAble technologies to make injection molded figurines, Cadalyst, Nov 4, 2008 (more MCAD articles)

Exercise: Banquette Seating - 2D re-shape tool to produce accurate traces of scanned in media using Vectorworks, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Oct 27, 2008 (more Vectorworks tutorials)

Solid Modeling - using combinations of shapes to make new shapes in Vectorworks, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Oct 20, 2008 (more Vectorworks tutorials)

QuadriSpace Offers 3D PDF Authoring Suite for Under $100 - Document3D communicates 3D data with integrated 3D and page design tools, Margaret Gurney, Desktop Engineering, Nov 5, 2008

FLUENT Helps Determine Scalability on Multicore Clusters - using HPC clusters, InfiniBand-based multicore cluster for CFD, Gilad Shainer, Swati Kher and Prasad Alavilli, Desktop Engineering, Nov 1, 2008 (more PCs and workstations reviews)

Getting Specific: Exploring Niche Analysis Software - NEi Nastran, PAM-CRASH 2G, Abaqus FEA, HyperSizer, Dytran, NISA/ROTOR, ALGOR's PipePak software offering analysis solutions from composites to piping, Pamela Waterman, Desktop Engineering, Nov 1, 2008 (more CAE articles)

Software Resale on eBay - court verdict on Vernor-Autodesk issue makes way for eBay sellers to resell CAD software, Kenneth Wong, Cadalyst, Nov 4, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

Introduction to Digital Prototyping - ability to design, simulate, visualize, analyze, optimize using digital model before producing physical prototype, Sunith Babu, AUGI, Oct 31, 2008 (more MCAD articles) requires free registration

Scaling New Heights in a Perfect HPC Storm - CAE, FEA, CFD software technologies improving with high-performance computing, Tom Kevan, Desktop Engineering, Nov 1, 2008 (more engineering analysis articles)

Using the Display Pane - SolidWorks combines colors and textures with Appearances, use of Display States in assemblies, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Nov 5, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Converting Parts to Sheet Metal - Where Did That Tab Go? - applying SolidWorks 2009 to older sheet metal tutorial exposes limitations, Gabi Jack's Blog, Nov 4, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

CADFanatic's Tips & Tricks Tuesday - An Easier Way to Mate - concentric, coincident mates with SolidWorks, Brian McElyea, Brian CADFanatic, Nov 4, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Dimensioning a Chamfer in SolidWorks - Albert Whatmough, Inspirtech, Sep 11, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

3D Roof Drawing Exercise - using commands like PEDIT, REGION, EXTRUDE, UNION, ORBIT in AutoCAD, Recep Gudu, Daily AutoCAD, Nov 5, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

3ds Max - Intro to Animation - video covers fundamentals like key framing, track view, animating material parameters, pivot point adjustments, David Fano, Design ReForm.net, Nov 3, 2008 (more 3ds max tutorials)

Revit - Hexagon Curtain Panels - video shows creating hexagon panel hosted by curtain system, adding parameters, working with planes, David Fano, Design ReForm.net, Nov 4, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Pipe Rules - Making the Pipe By Slope - using customized VBA routine PipeBySlope in Civil 3D, Christopher Fugitt, Civil 3D Reminders, Nov 4, 2008 (more Autodesk Civil3D tutorials)

Displaying a Context Menu During a Custom AutoCAD Command Using .NET - Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Nov 5, 2008 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Do You Add Value? - Through Determination - CAD managers should never give in on standards, leadership, upgrades, more, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog (more CAD management articles)

Which Graphics Card Is Right for MCAD? - $699 NVIDIA graphics adapter only a bit better than one for $129 when using SolidWorks, Stephen Wolfe, Desktop Engineering, Nov 1, 2008 (more graphic card reviews)

Dell's Precision M6300 a Big & Fast Mobile Workstation - Intel Core 2 Duo T9500 processor, 6 MB of L2 cache, 8 GB of DDR2 667-MHz RAM, WUXGA 1920 x 1200 LCD, NVIDIA Quadro FX 3600M providing high-end performance for mobile systems, David Cohn, Desktop Engineering, Nov 1, 2008 (more Dell PC and workstation reviews)

History of MCAD: Where Have We Been? - market changes over last few decades, key to future is step change on usability, price-performance, Allan Behrens, Desktop Engineering, Nov 1, 2008 (more MCAD articles)

The Design Platform of the Future - current giant Autodesk faces challenges from open-source, low-cost, free software, Terry Wohlers, Desktop Engineering, Nov 1, 2008 (more CAD industry articles)

Use Fields to Automatically Label Dynamic Blocks - create automatic labels to get information about objects using AutoCAD, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Nov 3, 2008 (more AutoCAD Step by Step tutorials)

TIPniques: A Closer Look at AutoCAD 3D Features - setting workspace, create solid using single command, nonstandard shapes, Brian Benton, AUGI, Oct 31, 2008 (more AutoCAD solid modeling tutorials) requires free registration

Publish Pages Plentifully and Take a Stab At Stopping Stickies (Bug Watch Tutorial) - confusing  AutoCAD update numbering scheme, Steve Johnson, Cadalyst, Nov 1, 2008 (more AutoCAD bugs articles)

Tracking Your Position In View/Edit Corridor Section - using VIEWPORT command in Civil 3D, Donnie Gladfelter, The CAD Geek Blog, Nov 3, 2008 (more Autodesk Civil3D tutorials)

CAD In The Cloud - cloud computing may not be practical for CAD, with its demand for processing and graphics, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Nov 3, 2008 (more CAD industry articles)

Floors and Ceilings - using Vectorworks 2D tools, AEC command for drawing complex floor shapes, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Nov 3, 2008 (more Vectorworks tutorials)

Drawing and Editing Walls - using Vectorworks advanced tools to draw walls like straight wall, curved wall, remove wall breaks, fillet tool, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Nov 3, 2008 (more Vectorworks tutorials)

Trace Layers - creating, organizing, setting visibility using trace layers in Vectorworks, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Oct 27, 2008 (more Vectorworks tutorials)

First-Pass CFD Analyses: Pt 2 - examples shows applying CFD analysis in early design process leads to valuable innovations, Pamela Waterman, Desktop Engineering, Nov 1, 2008 (more CFD articles)

Green Machining with Mastercam - Mark Summers views latest developments in technology, efforts taken to protect environment, CNC Machining Blog, Oct 30, 2008 (more Mastercam articles)

Dassault: Our Plan to Fight the Recession - plan is to sit on cash, new customers not crucial, competition not a concern, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Nov 2, 2008 (more CATIA articles)

Using Multiple Split Features - video shows multiple trim tool features in Split command, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Nov 3, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Clipping Right Along With XREFs (Learning Curve Tutorial) - clip out part, object required from XREF to be displayed on drawing using AutoCAD, Cadalyst, Nov 1, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Object Properties at Your Fingertips - customizing quick properties, roll-over tooltips to reduce repetitive tasks using AutoCAD 2009, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Nov 1, 2008 (more AutoCAD customization tutorials)

Full-Fillet Three Lines - code to fillet 3 lines with simple selection in AutoCAD, Tony Hotchkiss, Cadalyst, Nov 1, 2008 (more AutoLISP tutorials)

Creating a Custom AutoCAD Table Style Using .NET - C# code routine to define new table style, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Nov 3, 2008 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

ODA Components - DRX SDK, ADTdirect, Facet Modeler, C3Ddirect, DWGdirect.NET, SpaModeler, DGNdirect, HOOPS Integration, presented by Neil Peterson at IntelliCAD World meeting, Deelip Menezes, Nov 1, 2008 (more IntelliCAD articles)

DWGdirect and DRX Explained - ODA application development tool to build applications for reading, writing popular DWG, DGN file formats, Deelip Menezes, Nov 1, 2008 (more IntelliCAD articles)

SketchUp [Pro] Goes Parametric - 'Driving Dimensions' plug-in provides unique easy-to-use tool for parametric editing of 3D models, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Nov 2, 2008

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