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

Loading Up Drawing That Contains XREFs - reloading missing XREFs in AutoCAD drawing, Milton Fitzgerald, Cadalyst, Oct 27, 2008 (more AutoCAD basics tutorials) pdf

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

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)

VisionREZ 6 - tool for architects, residential designs developers to work efficiently using Autodesk Architecture, other BIM applications, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Oct 31, 2008 (more VisionREZ reviews)

Sponsor Spotlight: A Two-Handed Productivity Grab - using feature-rich SpacePilot 3D motion controller with Autodesk products, AUGI, Oct 31, 2008 (more mouse reviews)

Tricky Modeling Situation - creating 3 sided dome using SolidWorks surfaces, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Oct 31, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SolidWorks Sketch Driven Patterns - video shows using hole wizards, linear sketch patterns for series of evenly spaced holes, Albert Whatmough, Inspirtech, Oct 24, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SolidWorks Pranks We Can All Get a Kick Out of... Prank 1 and 2 - customize keyboard shortcuts, switch projection, more, Albert Whatmough, Inspirtech, Oct 23, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Frame Generator: Structural Shape Authoring Tool - create various custom profiles, define, publish, manage user-defined profiles using Autodesk Inventor 2009, Mark Flayer, IMAGINiT Technologies, Oct 29, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials) pdf

CNC Software's Environmental Commitment - company uses geothermal energy, on-site green power generation, energy saving techniques, more, Mastercam Xtras, Oct 31, 2008 (more Mastercam articles)

Compare Design Changes in Autodesk Design Review - compare AutoCAD drawing sets, Josh Jones, Lazy Drafter, Oct 31, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

AutoCAD Tip - Dynamic UCS DUCS - video on using dynamic UCS feature to draw on any face of object, press and pull shapes to change models, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines Blog, Oct 31, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Autodraft 25th Anniversary and a Halloween AutoCAD Hip Tip - PSLTSCALE command to get required linetypes in paper space, Lynn Allen's Blog, Oct 31, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Reformat Wire From/To Report Into a Tallied Wire Count Report - AutoCAD Electrical - create custom reports, Nate Holt, Manufacturing Community, Oct 31, 2008 (more AutoCAD Electrical articles)

Layer Tools (Formerly Known as Express) - control layer visibility, other properties using AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Oct 31, 2008 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

Free 3D PDF Cre`ation Software From SolidWorks Labs - using 'Presentation Studio' add-in to create 3D PDF, Mike Puckett's Blog, Oct 28, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Everything Is Not What It Seems With PhotoWorks Appearances - an undocumented text file suggests object appearance in PhotoWorks may be customizable, Gabi Jack's Blog, Oct 30, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

AutoCAD 2009 Action Recorder - video shows using action macro tool, various settings, AutoCAD Resource Center, Autodesk, Oct 31, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Getting JPEG Printouts - taking printouts from AutoCAD to JPEG, Bunyamin Katrci, Daily AutoCAD, Oct 31, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

IntelliCAD World Meeting - Day 2 Afternoon Sessions - Redway3D engine big improvement over normal IntelliCAD graphics but would cost each ITC developer 2500 euros, DP Tech plug ins, Deelip Menezes, Oct 30, 2008 (more IntelliCAD articles)

IntelliCAD World Meeting - IntelliCAD 7 - benefits of new product, V7 programming progress, components added, demo, queries, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Oct 29, 2008 (more IntelliCAD articles)

IntelliCAD World Conference - Day 2 - appTranslator software creates multi-lingual versions of IntelliCAD, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Oct 30, 2008 (more IntelliCAD articles)

IntelliCAD World Conference - Day 2.5 - IntelliCAD used to design complex buildings for 2004 Olympics with add-ons, customized tools optimizing performance, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Oct 30, 2008 (more IntelliCAD articles)

How Bentley Structural Sections Work - Bentley supplies series of shapes per international standards along with tools to edit, Nigel Davies, Eat Your CAD, Oct 22, 2008 (more MicroStation tutorials) requires free registration 

The Case Of The Missing Grid (or Reference Plane) - reasons, solutions to missing grids in Revit, Harlan Brumm, The Revit Clinic, Oct 27, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Implementing a Custom AutoCAD Object Snap Mode Using .NET - Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Oct 31, 2008 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Athens In The Spotlight - MicroStation 'Athens' with new features, toolset for AEC applications, ready for its commercial release, Marc Thomas, AEC Magazine, Oct 26, 2008 (more MicroStation reviews)

IntelliCAD World Meeting - Keynote - IntelliCAD 7 a complete rewrite, still has performance, stability issues, ITC hires Bob McGill, Arnold Van Der Weide on opportunities in CAD market, Deelip Menezes, Oct 29, 2008 (more IntelliCAD articles)

IntelliCAD World Meeting - Day 1 Session - quality a 'continuing problem,' IntelliCAD plagued by old source code but current development effort is promising,  Deelip Menezes, Oct 30, 2008 (more IntelliCAD articles)

IntelliCAD World Meeting - Day 2 Morning Sessions - porting to DRX, presentations of 4M, IDEA, STRAD, FINE and Neilsoft, Deelip Menezes, Oct 30, 2008 (more IntelliCAD articles)

IntelliCAD World Meeting - Day 1.1 - ODA president gives keynote,  ODA support of apps Autodesk no longer supports, viewing and using legacy drawings, HOOPS support, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Oct 29, 2008 (more IntelliCAD articles)

IntelliCAD World Conference - Day 1.5 - ITC hires Bob McGill for bizdev, v6.6 includes raster engine, VSTA, the replacement for VBA,  Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Oct 29, 2008 (more IntelliCAD articles)

IntelliCAD World Meeting - Day 1.75 - IntelliCAD 7, due June 1, 2009, is to focus new functions rather than keep up with Autodesk, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Oct 29, 2008 (more IntelliCAD articles)

Key Capabilities of History-Free Modeling - advantages include interoperability, flexibility, lean, but technology must consider geometry selection, transformation definition and give predictable results, Paul Hamilton Blog, Oct 29, 2008 (more Solid Edge articles)

Grading - Thinking Outside the Box, Pt 1 - Civil 3D tutorial using tools, various features for grading objects, Doug Cummings, Cadalyst, Oct 27, 2008 (more Autodesk Civil3D tutorials)

Visibility - Inventor tip to make lofted surface visible, Jay Tedeschi, Manufacturing Technology, Oct 29, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Improving Performance in AutoCAD and Civil 3D - disable communications center, install latest NVIDIA drivers, AutoCAD POWERdraft driver, Jason Foster, Rockmaster's CAD Resources, Oct 29, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Ribbon Component, AutoCAD 2009 and Consistent UIs - nonuser point of view on ribbon, differences with Microsoft standards, drawbacks of current implementation, Kirill Grouchnikov, Pushing Pixels, Oct 24, 2008 (more AutoCAD general issues)

Command: ARRAY - placing numerous copies of object around circle, rows or columns using AutoCAD, Bunyamin Katırcı, Daily AutoCAD, Oct 30, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials) 

The Magic of Parameter Transfer - ArchiCAD tutorial on eye-dropper, allows favorite settings to be reused for similar parts, favorites, interactive legends tools save commonly used settings, Eric Bobrow, Cadalyst, Oct 23, 2008 (more ArchiCAD tutorials)

Managing Basic File Operations with AutoLISP - code to open-close, control contents of files using AutoCAD, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Oct 29, 2008 (more AutoLISP tutorials)

Nate's Simple AutoLISP - Lesson 4 - code routines to customize tasks for AutoCAD electrical, Nate Holt, Manufacturing Community, Oct 21, 2008 (more AutoCAD Electrical articles)

Chatting With Marie Planchard - SolidWorks director of education on teaching SolidWorks, Gabi Jack's Blog, Oct 29, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Third Angle Projection vs First Angle Projection in SolidWorks - Albert Whatmough, Inspiretech, Oct 23, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Do You Add Value? - Providing Structure - CAD managers to follow CAD standards, selection, purchasing software procedures, upgrade plans, investigating troubles, training standards, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Oct 29, 2008 (more CAD management articles)

The Three Fs of Customer Service - find it, 'fess up, fix quickly, Steve Johnson, Blog Nauseam, Oct 29, 2008 (more CAD management articles)

Editor's Pick: Objet Geometries Offers the Alaris30 Desktop 3D Printer - high-end objet 3D printers for rapid prototyping with PolyJet technology, high accuracy, reliability, resistance, easily converts CAD files to STL, compact for office use, Anthony Lockwood, Desktop engineering, Oct 29, 2008

The Workflow Between Revit Architecture and Autodesk Inventor - using mechanical design of Autodesk Inventor to make Revit content, Micah Peterson and Shobhit Baadkar, AECbytes, Oct 27, 2008 (more AEC articles)

A Case for Knowledge Management in the A/E Industry - remaining competitive, eliminating redundancies, inaccurate, stagnant processes, implementing knowledge management, Doris Pulsifer, AECbytes, Oct 28, 2008 (more AEC articles)

ArchiCAD's 3D Views and 3D Documents - tutorial on viewing 3D BIM model in ArchiCAD, powerful feature allows 3D views to be turned into 'live' automatically updatable 3D documents complete with dimensioning and annotation, Eric Bobrow, AECbytes, Oct 27, 2008 (more AEC articles)

Do You Add Value? - With Creative Thinking - CAD managers need to read, think, experiment, more, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Oct 28, 2008 (more CAD management articles)

Improving Performance of Sheet Set Manager - solutions to AutoCAD performance issues, Autodesk, Oct 2, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Reload Missing Xrefs - steps for reloading missing Xrefs in an AutoCAD drawing, Cadalyst, Oct 28, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials) pdf

Set Hatch Draw Order - AutoCAD selection options for HATCH DIALOG to set hatch draw order, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Oct 28, 2008 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

SolidWorks 2009 Enhancement - small change in feature manager check marks to make software more user-friendly, Mike Puckett's Blog, Oct 28, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Has the Documentation Improved in SolidWorks 2009? - removal of images, confusing feature examples, navigation issues, user survey, Matt Writes Blog, Oct 28, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

SolidWorks 2009 Task Pane - Do You Use It? - utilizing mostly unused functional tabs on task pane like SolidWorks resources, design library, file explorer/PDM, search, view palette, appearance, custom properties, Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective, Oct 29, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SolidWorks Tips To Import Sketches and Enjoy People's Company - steps to get AutoCAD drawing to SolidWorks, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Oct 28, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Right Hemisphere Deep Exploration Tutorials from Visual Aircraft - video shows use of Deep Exploration for designing aircraft landing gear assembly, Rix Kramlich, Deep3D, Oct 28, 2008

Army Corps Drawn to BIM Design - benefits of BIM, JoAnne Castagna, Cadalyst, Oct 23, 2008 (more AEC articles)

HP Launches New Thin Client Solution Based on Blade - HP gt7725 targets MCAD with intense graphics, remote computing, Kenneth Wong, Cadalyst, Oct 23, 2008 (more HP reviews)

Tech Review: Design and Drafting LD Assistant 08 - AutoCAD plug-in for feature-packed professional lighting application, 3D drafting tools, fixture library, simulation, rendering features, Christian Choi, Live Design, June 1, 2008

Answering Some Synch Tech Questions - synchronous technology limited to prismatic shapes, changes are mostly immediate, converting part to ST is one way only, more, Matt Writes Blog, Oct 27, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Showing the Ribbon Who is Boss - customize Solid Edge ribbon bar for larger graphics area with less UI, less mouse travel, quick access to specific commands, Mark Burhop, Siemens PLM Blog, Oct 27, 2008 (more Solid Edge tutorials)

Zoom To From Schedule Table Fails - AutoCAD Architecture trick to zoom at particular door using QSELECT command and other settings, David Koch, The Architect's Desktop, Oct 27, 2008 (more ADT articles)

How to be More Efficient in AutoCAD - Part 8 - tips on customization, Brian Benton, CAD-a-blog, Oct 27, 2008 (more AutoCAD Customization articles)

Hydraflow Installation Error - trick to fix error 1327 during installation, Donnie Gladfelter, The CAD Geek, Jun 23, 2008 (more Autodesk Civil3D tutorials)

Are Your SolidWorks Files Ready for Vaulting in Workgroup PDM? - file names should be unique to that file type when checking documents into vault, Lisa Van Giesen, FISHER/UNITECH blog, Oct 27, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Using Template Files in Shape 2.0 - use 3DVIA Shape's gsmith template to create single model with common elements & select, copy, re-position, re-texture them to make new model, dswavely, 3dvia.com, Oct 27, 2008 (more 3DVIA articles)

Do You Add Value? - Your Expertise - expertise demonstrated by measurable, consistently superior performance, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager Blog, Oct 27, 2008 (more CAD management articles)

Spinning in Circles - options to create panoramic image using Revit 2009, Harlan Brumm, The Revit Clinic, Oct 27, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Vectorworks Spotlight 2009 - software for lighting and set designers and architects has very powerful features, is fast, has custom lighting specific features but will takes time to get to learn, Richard Cadena, PLSN, Oct 2008 (more VectorWorks reviews)

Revisiting Manufacturing Web Sites - summaries of Best Manufacturing Practices, InnoCentive, National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining, iMechanica, more, Mitch Free, Production Machining, Aug 19, 2008 (more CAM features)

The Road to AEC Project Execution Success - study shows fear of liability, uncertainty, risk exposure are primary factors for declining productivity, Susan Smith, Oct 27, 2008 (more AEC articles)

To The Future & Beyond, Upgrade to 2009 Enterprise PDM - slide show of upgrade process in SolidWorks 2009 Enterprise PDM, Devon Sowell, PDM Solutions, Oct 5, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Can a '.' Require 1GB of Memory? - AutoCAD Architecture - removing '.' from file names reduces memory use from over 1GB to 700MB, Robin Capper, RobiNZ CAD Blog, Oct 27, 2008 (more ADT articles)

AutoCAD .NET - Developing for AutoCAD Using F# - Part 2 - creating basic F# project in Visual Studio, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Oct 27, 2008 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

An AutoCAD Hip Tip on Disappearing Menus - using key in MENUBAR command in absence of quick access toolbar to get pull-down menus, Lynn Allen's Blog, Oct 24, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

If You Haven't Seen All Autodesk Labs Videos - an inventory of past videos by technology area, Scott Sheppard, It is Alive in the Lab, Oct 24, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

Revit - Nested Families - video shows nesting generic family in curtain panel using length, width of single panel to drive amount of extrusion of each panel, David Fano, Design ReForm.net, Oct 26 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Lighting Plan/Electrical Wiring Tutorial - trick to use ARC command to place wires in smooth transition, Kevin McWhirter, archblock.com Blog, Oct 23, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Setting MicroStation Button Assignments - tip for editing button assignments, mappings, Eat Your CAD, Oct 24, 2008 (more MicroStation tutorials) requires free registration 

Working With Seedfile Configurations - searching for right folders, selecting, creating own seedfiles, using project seedfiles, Nigel Davies, Eat Your CAD, Oct 24, 2008 (more MicroStation tutorials) requires free registration 

X & Y Point Filters - LINE command used as example to locate points by matching X or Y coordinates of existing geometry, Oct 24, 2008 (more AutoCAD basics tutorials)

Moving from 2D to 3D to Digital Product Development - 2D still popular but here are reasons to switch, Paul Hamilton Blog, Oct 16, 2008 (more CAD industry articles)

SolidWorks, Siemens and Their AutoCAD Strategies - both vendors offer free 2D CAD, but only one will work in luring AutoCAD users, Deelip Menezes Blog, Oct 21, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

What's REALLY New in SolidWorks 2009 - snap note to rectangle center, double click middle mouse button for zoom to fit, magnifying glass, editable blocks in sheet format, unload hidden components, Seth Bischoff, 3DVision Technologies, Oct 24, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Synchronous Technology and My First Impressions - advantages, disadvantages of modeling without child-parent relationship, comparison with CoCreate, Paul Hamilton Blog, Oct 17, 2008 (more Solid Edge articles)

The Civil Side: Managing Styles in Civil 3D 2009 - styles management, template, drag/drop features, insert style via block, style control, object base layer vs component layer, Melanie Santer, AUGI, Oct 23, 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials) requires free registration

AutoCAD Architecture: A Kick Start - creating profile for railings, various styles selection using style manager, Tharakesh Ananthakrishnan, AUGI, Oct 23, 2008 (more ADT articles) requires free registration

The Creative Inventor: Documenting Designs, Pt 2 - using Inventor Studio to create illustrations, animations for documentation, Dennis Jeffrey, AUGI, Oct 23, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials) requires free registration

Room Bounding Stacked Walls - video shows changing room bounding parameter of stacked wall using Revit, Harlan Brumm, The Revit Clinic, Oct 23, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

MEP Modeling Tools - MEP Toolbox - video shows set of tools to create components of MEP systems using ArchiCAD, Graphisoft, Oct 24, 2008 (more ArchiCAD tutorials)

MEP Modeling Tools - MEP Library - video shows MEP specific library having specially configured MEP elements for ArchiCAD, Graphisoft, Oct 24, 2008 (more ArchiCAD tutorials)

MEP Modeling Tools - MEP Systems - video shows creating, editing of MEP elements using ArchiCAD, Graphisoft, Oct 24, 2008 (more ArchiCAD tutorials)

AU Handouts: AutoCAD .NET - Developing for AutoCAD Using F# - Pt 1 - creating basic F# project in Visual Studio, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Oct 15, 2008 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Autodesk NavisWorks 2009 - product line-up, model aggregation, visualization, review, 4D construction simulation, interference checking, clash detection capability, strengths and limitations, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Oct 23, 2008 (more NavisWorks reviews)

The 24" HD LCD Round Up - Six Low Priced Monitors for You or Your Crew - overlook on high contrast HD monitor like, Dell 24, Samsung Touch color 24, Gateway 24, Dell HD UltraSharp 24, Asus, Mac HD LED Backlite, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Oct 23, 2008 (more LCD monitor reviews)

CAD Manager's Toolbox: Tough Times for CAD Managers? -  optimize your value in organization to overcome layoff possibility during tough financial conditions, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Oct 22, 2008 (more CAD management articles)

3D CAD Model Validation - problems during data transfer, comparison of methods of data transfer, validation of result, Doug Cheney, CATIA Community, Oct 20, 2008 (more CAD translation articles) pdf

Being Green is an Autodesk Priority - Sustainable Materials Assistant (SMA) for Inventor from Autodesk Labs helps designers reduce carbon footprint, Lauren Browne, Inventor Connection, Oct 10, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor articles) requires free registration

Research Rap: ERP and PLM - Better Together - capabilities, advantages, differences, roles of ERP and PLM for better business processes, Jim Brown, Manufacturing Business Technology, Oct 22, 2008 (more PLM articles)

Simulation 2009 What's New - Part Last - linear static, frequency, buckling studies, failure criterions of composites using SolidWorks, Seth Bischoff, 3DVision Technologies Blog, Oct 22, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Update on the SolidWorks Installment Offer - not a new offer but installments being actively promoted because of current economic situation, Kenneth Wong, Cadalyst, Oct 22, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Sharing Workspaces in AutoCAD - creating a custom workspace, settings, sharing workplace, Josh Jones, Oct 20, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Programming Topics Pt 4 AutoLISP - controlling machines over network using customized AutoLISP code files with network-based LISP files, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Oct 22, 2008 (more AutoLISP tutorials)

Symbols - video shows creating symbols using TurboCAD 15, IMSI Design, Oct 2, 2008 (more TurboCAD tutorials)

Blocks - video tutorial shows various uses of blocks in TurboCAD, IMSI Design, Oct 2, 2008 (more TurboCAD tutorials)

XREFs - video shows inserting, editing of external references in drawing using TurboCAD, IMSI Design, Oct 2, 2008 (more TurboCAD tutorials)

MecSoft's RhinoCAM 2.0 Handles 3D CAD/CAM Projects - CAM plug-in system offers features for Rhino normally available in more expensive programs, Margaret Gurney, Oct 22, 2008 (more RhinoCAM reviews)

INCAT Offers iCHECK for Inventor - check designs for CAD standards, outsourcing requirements, good modeling practices, identifying, fixing problems, Lauren Browne, Inventor Connection, Oct 17, 2008 requires free registration

Tips for Tables - videos of tips for AutoCAD tables, using AUTOFILL, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Oct 19, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

AutoCAD 2009 Rollover Tooltips - customizing rollover tooltips by specifying information to display based on object type, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Oct 21, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Saving Your Drawing - differences between AutoCAD's various save commands: SAVE, QSAVE, SAVEAS, R McSwain, CAD Panacea Blog, Oct 21, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Understanding UCS Pt 5 - using the UCS managing window interface for user coordinate systems, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Oct 21, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

User-Post to Import Component Descriptions Into Wire From/To Reports - AutoCAD Electrical - Nate Holt, Manufacturing Community, Oct 21, 2008 (more AutoCAD Electrical articles)

Projecting Text - video shows projecting text on curved surface using SolidWorks, SolidWorks, Oct 21, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SmackHACK Custom SolidWorks Scenes Without PhotoWorks - list of files, steps to create scenes with background, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Oct 21, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Shapeshifting Through SW Dimension API - example code shows taking DisplayDimension from SelectionMgr, passing it to object for changing dimension value, Roland Schwarz, Tick Talk on EsoxRepublic, Oct 21, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Creating a Feature Pattern - video using Vary Sketch, Geometry Pattern, Propagate Visual Properties features, using SolidWorks, SolidWorks, Oct 21, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Making Synchronous Design Changes in an Assembly - video shows manipulation of part geometry using synchronous features, Jon Sutcliffe, Synchronous Technology, Oct 14, 2008 (more Solid Edge tutorials)

Can Parametrics Exist Without History? - SolidWorks Move Face would be easier to use if it did not have to invoke Feature Manager, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Oct 21, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Will History Be History? - Synchronous Technology will win over CAD users, because it is easier for public than parametric modeling, Deelip Menezes Blog, Oct 21 ,2008 (more Solid Edge articles)

What I Learned: How Will Your PLM Vendor Fare in the Economic Downturn?  - PLM helps to cut cost, reduce wasted spends throughout product development, rapid return on investment, keeping constant growth in tough markets, Jim Brown, Manufacturing Business Technology, Oct 20, 2008 (more PLM articles)

Sheet Metal Cheesy - using SolidWorks sheet metal features to model cheese grater, Gabi Jack's Blog, Oct 20, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Building a Stapler - Staple Cradle Pt2 - finishing up cradle model, converting solid model to sheet metal, add forms to side, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Oct 21, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SolidWorks Video Tip: 2009 Missing Reference Ghosting - features to understand missing references, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Oct 20, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Using Shortcuts - video shows customizing keyboard shortcuts for various commands in SolidWorks, SolidWorks, Oct 20, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

How Would You Improve History-Based Modeling? - suggestions include straightening history tree, SolidMap-like display, freeze features, more, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Oct 20, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Synchronous Technology Faces the Herd Mentality - new, exciting technology may be insufficient to change user buying habits, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Oct 20, 2008 (more Solid Edge articles)

Get Rid of Unwanted Layers - using delete button in layer properties manager, QSELECT, LAYDEL, LAYMRG commands in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Oct 20, 2008 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

How to be More Efficient at AutoCAD - Pt 7 - using tool pallets to hold, manage objects like block, line, circle, hatch pattern, text, commands, Brian Benton, CAD-a-blog, Oct 20, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

Rule Fillet - characteristic set of rules governing behavior of FILLET in Inventor, Jay Tedeschi, Manufacturing Technology, Oct 20, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Revit MEP in Action - video shows mechanical design criteria tutorial working with floor plan, choosing, editing color scheme, setting element properties, floor HVAC using Revit MEP, Autodesk, Oct 21, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Autodesk Revit Systems: BIM for MEP Engineering - concepts of BIM improving MEP design processes for building mechanical, electrical projects with further enhancements with Revit, Autodesk, Oct 21, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials) pdf

Scoping Lighting - creating 3D section views of model using Revit, Harlan Brumm, The Revit Clinic, Oct 20, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

GD&T - Power of Feature Control Frames Using SolidWorks - DimXpert improves accuracy, completeness in definition of drawing, Natarajan Ramamoorthy, EGS, Oct 18, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Enterprise PDM: Assign Project Deadlines And Notifications - video shows SolidWorks Enterprise PDM assigning deadlines to projects, issuing notification if deadlines not met, Devon Sowell, PDM Solutions, Oct 18, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Building a Stapler - Staple Cradle Pt1 - creating solid model then adding sheet metal bends to create finished part using SolidWorks, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Oct 18, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Is History-Based Modeling a Flawed Idea? - many disadvantages, a few advantages, an alternative is worth looking for, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Oct 19, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Synchronous Technology - A Revolutionary Technology Seeks a Revolution - despite technical advantages, market success is not certain, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Oct 17, 2008 (more Solid Edge articles)

Losing Your Tools - Options Settings Changes After A Crash? - lost registry values, toolbars, shortcut keys on crashing of SolidWorks, John Sweeney reply, Mike Puckett's Blog, Oct 17, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Add Formulas to a Table - automatically calculates sum, average, count, cell, equation, making table work like spreadsheet using AutoCAD, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Oct 19, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Cool Key Combinations - video shows key combinations to get drawings, viewports, snaps quickly using AutoCAD, Cadalyst, Lynn Allen, Oct 19, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

CAD Manager Control - utility to manage display, limit display of certain items within Revit, Harlan Brumm, The Revit Clinic, Oct 16, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Element Materials - retrieving material associated with element geometry method to access materials defined on building elements for Revit, coded routine, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Oct 3, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Using Pro/E AutoRound Feature - intelligently rounds all edges of part, using mechanism to design spring, damper parameters, controlling element size, PTC Express, Oct 19, 2008 (more Pro/E tutorials)

Suggested Technique for Using Contact Interfaces with Infinite Friction in Pro/E Wildfire 4.0 - UI to demonstrate infinite friction, contact interface, analysis, results, run status, PTC Express, Oct 19, 2008 (more Pro/E tutorials)

Access Related Files With the Support File Search Path - working with support file search path to get menus, fonts, line types, hatch patterns, plug-ins using AutoCAD tools, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Oct 16, 2008 (more AutoCAD Step by Step tutorials)

Promoting Education, Pt 3: PTC - several products, programs, resources for training at all levels, providing proficient, qualified PTC software users to prospective employers, Cadalyst, Jeffrey Rowe, Oct 16, 2008 (more Pro/E articles)

Flash Fit - concept, reading assembly icons, linking with Solid Edge, constraints, access, working of Flash Fit, Solid DNA, Oct 14, 2008 (more Solid Edge articles)

Creating and Managing Manufacturing Process Plans in Windchill 9.0 - new process plan selection, using manufacturing product structure explorer, process plan explorer, PTC Express, Oct 16, 2008 (more Pro/E tutorials)

Splitting Parts Revisited Pt2 - finishing bottom half, hiding/showing solid bodies, finishing top half, saving externally using SolidWorks, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Oct 16, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Creating a Simple Step Between Two Floors - using features like floor, boundary, solid extrusion to get required step using Revit, Revit Zone, Sep 23, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

The Picture Operator - importing, displaying graphic file in Mathcad, Mathcad staff, PTC Express, Oct 16, 2008 (more Mathcad articles)

Undefining a Variable - method for solving an equation for variable with numerical value using Mathcad, Mathcad staff, PTC Express, Oct 16, 2008 (more Mathcad articles)

ArchiCAD 12 - speed, design, and documentation enhancements in the new version of ArchiCAD, including multi-processor support, new CURTAIN WALL tool, 3D documentation, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Oct 16, 2008 (more ArchiCAD reviews)

Would You Use It? The First High-Quality 3D Printer On Your Desktop - Alaris30 Desktop 3D printer creates a high-resolution, fully cured, resin model of 3D design, efficient, extremely accurate, portable, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Oct 16, 2008

Interview With Chris Randles, SpaceClaim CEO - importance of customer feedback, targeting users that don't use 3D parametric CAD products, why use SpaceClaim?, changing trends in CAD market, making less costly solutions, Franco Folini, Novedge Blog, Oct 15, 2008 (more CAD industry articles)

Should CAD Software Anticipate Your Needs Or Do What You Tell It To Do? - using automation, manual tools options in accordance to task performed, required output using SolidWorks, Matt Lombard, Oct 6, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Getting Creative - achieving good rendering images for simple models by being more creative using SolidWorks, Gabi Jack's Blog, Oct 15, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SolidWorks Installation Tip - upgrading from previous version, solutions to errors, warnings, Mike Puckett's Blog, Oct 15, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

It's All About Making Life Easier - steps to customize calloutformat.txt file to make repetitive tasks easier to work using SolidWorks, Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective Blog, Oct 15, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Autodesk to SolidWorks: Play Fair - accusing SolidWorks for unfair competition using DWG, logo design confusing consumers, Kenneth Wong on CAD, Oct 1, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

Understanding UCS Pt 4 - various options of the UCS command, practical applications, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Oct 16, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials) 

Select Objects for a Hatch on a Button - select objects for hatch on button, quick view drawing to F1, odd spot locked Vport layer, basics of snap to perpendicular, David Watson, CADTutor, Oct 15, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Creating and Drawing Sections - draw sections using Key TERRA-FIRMA,  David Watson, CADTutor, Oct 15, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Calculating Bend Deductions Using Test Bend Pieces - process, considerations to perform test physically using Inventor, Autodesk, Oct 13, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials) pdf

The Case for Factory Automation - software can plan assembly lines, configure, guide robot for better production planning, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider Blog, Oct 15, 2008 (more CAD industry articles)

NEi Software Gives Nastran Support for FEMAP V9 - integrating together for advanced capabilities to handle challenges associated with composites engineering, analysis, Margaret Gurney, Desktop Engineering, Oct 15, 2008 (more NE/Nastran reviews)

A Hidden Gem in SolidWorks 2009 - unload hidden components, hide unwanted ones in SolidWorks 2009, Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective, Oct 14, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Thinking...Inside the Box - video shows NX 6 changing parameters of trigger spray bottles for shipping, Jerry Sarfati, Siemens PLM Blog, Oct 14, 2008 (more Unigraphics articles)

What I Learned: Stay the Course with your PLM or Switch? - existing PLM implementation, getting value out of it, change in platform, Jim Brown, Manufacturing Business Technology, Oct 14, 2008 (more PLM articles)

Changing the Color of the Contents of an AutoCAD Block Using .NET - using CB command to show AutoCAD color dialog, apply selected color to contents of block, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Oct 15, 2008 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Set it UP! Killer SolidWorks Interface, Better Workflow - customize SolidWorks 2009 new interface for scenes, backdrops, backgrounds, RealView, appearance options, colors, more, Josh Mings, SolidSmack Blog, Oct 14, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Understanding UCS Pt 3 - using 3-point function to specify origin, X-Y axis direction to draw on randomly inclined surfaces in AutoCAD 2009, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Oct 15, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials) 

Splitting Parts Revisited - new way to create two separate parts from single part, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Oct 15, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Let AutoCAD Check Your Standards - video shows function to check any AutoCAD file for standards compliance, automatically fixing nonstandard styles, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Oct 14, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Convert Drawings to Raster Format - video on configuring AutoCAD to convert drawings to PDF or other raster file format, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Oct 14, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

An AutoCAD Hip Tip on Missing Dialog Boxes - tip to find the lost dialog box in AutoCAD while switching from two to one screen, Lynn Allen's Blog, Oct 14, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

Choose a Template - Revit template should include Wall type parameters, not too many wall types, presets for families, few default sheets, more, Harlan Brumm, Oct 14, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Increasing the Performance of AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009 - list of steps to enhance the speed of slow moving civil 3D, Wendy Miller, IMAGINiT Technologies Civil Blog, Oct 14, 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Interview With Biplab Sarkar, CTO of Nemetschek NA - adopting Parasolid for VectorWorks, solid modeling adoption in AEC products, limitations, benefit of developing software for Mac, Windows, selecting parametric over direct-modeling, Franco Folini, Novedge Blog, Oct 13, 2008 (more Vectorworks articles)

More Hidden Changes to SolidWorks 2009 - preview button on print interface to see changes made faster, Mike Puckett's Blog, Oct 13, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Using Insert Part to Create Derived Parts - adding features to a part without affecting original part using SolidWorks, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Oct 13, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Dynamic Mirror - basics of  using Dynamic mirror feature in SolidWorks, Jeff Mirisola, Jeff's Blog, Oct 13, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Simulation 2009 What's New Pt 3 - new features added in SolidWorks Simulation 2009 for assembly analysis, sheet metal components, connectors, meshing, Seth Bischoff, 3DVision Technologies Blog, Oct 13, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Customize the Quick Access Toolbar - putting frequently-used commands in easy reach using AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Oct 8, 2008 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

3D Perspective to Elevation - drawing three elevations for object using various AutoCAD commands, Mesut Akcan, Daily AutoCAD, Oct 13, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Bentley BIM Tools Go Beyond Buildings - MicroStation helping designers, engineers improve way they design, model, visualize, document, map projects of all shapes, sizes, infrastructure, more, Staci Matlock, MicroStation Connections, Oct 10, 2008 (more MicroStation tutorials) requires free registration

More Tips for Handling Text - video shows dynamic columns, spell check features for MS Word document file using AutoCAD, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Oct 13, 2008 (more AutoCAD text tutorials)

One-Click XREF Changes - video shows dynamically modifying XREF boundaries, change XCLIP from internal to external using XREF functionality in AutoCAD 2009, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Oct 13, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Variational Direct Modeling - How to keep Design Intent in History-Free CAD - geometric modeling from users, developers prospective, parametric approach with flexibility, simplicity of direct geometry editing, Dmtry Ushakov, LEDAS, Oct 14, 2008 (more MCAD articles) pdf

Interview With Paul Brown, NX Marketing Director - views on Synchronous Technology, acquisition impact on UGS, ambitions, JT file format, future CAD systems, Franco Folini, NOVEDGE Blog, Oct 10, 2008 (more CAD industry articles)

Simulation 2009 What's New Pt 2 - material data base combined for SolidWorks and Simulation, new features in thermal studies, more, Seth Bischoff, 3DVision Technologies Blog, Oct 10, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Implementing a New PDM Software - running PDM package to control documents, justification, budget, purchase, planning, best time to implement, trial period, going live, Lenny Kikstra, Lenny's SolidWorks Resources, Oct 12, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Thinking 3D - getting started with modeling a part, thinking parametrically, breaking part to small pieces, deciding SolidWorks tools, features to be used, Gabi Jack, SolidWorks Community, Oct 7, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials) requires free registration

BIM for Civil Engineers? - Civil 3D as BIM application, simple way to keep information digital, consistent, coordinated throughout various phases of project, Sanjay Asnani, 2D to (Civil) 3D, Oct 12, 2008 (more Civil 3D articles)

NOTES/Extended Data in Civil 3D 2008 - commands to add additional reference data to objects, Josh Jones, Oct 8, 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Getting Thin - using Autodesk Inventor Plastic Features Technology Preview, differences with basic modeling tasks using EXTRUDE command, Jay Tedeschi, Manufacturing Technology, Oct 12, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Program Prototyping - using VBA as a prototyping tool for Autodesk Inventor, Brian Ekins, Mod the Machine, Oct 10, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Overcoming Market Challenges - A Design Approach - steps for product development companies to remain competitive in recessionary trends, setting goals, action plans, perform, fit, functional validation, implement, Natarajan Ramamoorthy, EGS, Oct 12, 2008 (more CAD industry articles)

Where Art Modelling and Engineering Embrace - industrial designers using animation software with CAD packages to get required results, productivity, Tom Shelley, Eureka, Oct 10, 2008 (more CAD industry articles)

Enhancing Elevations in Revit - using tools like Linework, Split Face, Paint, Silhouette Edge setting, Mike Massey, Knowing What You Don't Know About CAD, Oct 10, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Complex Geometry in Revit 2009 - using Loft Blend solid, void tools, twisted blends, combination of an imported ACIS solid through AutoCAD from other application, Craig Barbieri, iRevit, Oct 10, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Time to phase - overcoming problems with phasing like view properties, phases, phase filters, graphic overrides, properties for a object using Revit, Harlan Brumm, Oct 10, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

The Dreaded 'F1' Key - video shows changing F1 key to Escape in AutoCAD, Lynn Allen's Blog, Oct 10, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials) 

PhotoView 360 vs PhotoWorks: User Interface - simplified user interface for quick rendering, good results, little input compare to PhotoWorks SolidWorks like interface, comparison over various features, conclusion, Rob Rodriguez Blog, Oct 10, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

Perspectives on the ViewCube - video navigates through different views of model in 3D workplace using AutoCAD 2009, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Oct 9, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Customize Your Tool Palette: Blocks - video shows steps to add favorite blocks to AutoCAD tool palette to increase productivity, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Oct 9, 2008 (more AutoCAD blocks tutorials)

Common Pitfalls in Parametric CAD Systems - limitations of parametric CAD systems when applied to numerical optimization, more, Dr Edgar Gerteisen, Ledas, Oct 9, 2008 (more CAD industry articles) pdf

Pushing Wiretype Settings to Signal Arrows - AutoCAD Electrical - modifying library symbols to include new target attributes, creating AutoLISP utility to find wiretype data, Nate Holt, Manufacturing Community, Oct 9, 2008 (more AutoCAD Electrical articles)

Revit MEP - Rehost - Multiple Items - using rehost button to get disassociated elements back to place, Steve Stafford, Revit OpEd, Oct 9, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Picking a Point - functionality not yet available with Revit, using PickOne(), WindowSelect() methods for interactive selection, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Oct 3, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Adventures in Textures - editing, mapping textures in PhotoWorks using SolidWorks, Gabi Jack's Blog, Oct 9, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

The BORN Modeling Technique - Base Orphan Reference Node method shown in Inventor uses origin of part file to construct, constrain sketches, features, Mark Flayler, IMAGINiT Technologies, Oct 9, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials) pdf

Database Maintenance - Purging Versions in Vault - administrators must care for backups script, maintenance plans, reviewing backup, vault logs, database size in addition to vault database, Brian Schanen, Manufacturing Community, Oct 8, 2008 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

Digital Prototypes in Inventor: Shaft Generator - tool to create, place complex shafts in assemblies using Autodesk Inventor, Manufacturing Community, Sep 29, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

An Interview With Don Syme - person behind development of new functional language 'F#', Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Oct 10, 2008 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

PhotoView 360 vs PhotoWorks: Image Output - comparing, rendering images using SolidWorks, Rob Rodriguez Blog, Oct 9, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

Using Derived Sketches in Parts - creating a derived sketch, different heights, modifying, deleting parent sketch, underiving a sketch using SolidWorks, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Oct 8, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Awkward Modeling Situations - list of features creating errors using SolidWorks, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Oct 8, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

PhotoView360 vs PhotoWorks: Environments and Lighting - comparing, setting up environments and lighting for rendering process using SolidWorks, Rob Rodriguez Blog, Oct 8, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Integrated Design Validation for Fit, Form and Function Using SolidWorks - Pt 2 - draft analysis settings, results for plastic part, undercut detection, curvature analysis on a plastic part surface, DFMXpress analysis, more, Natarajan Ramamoorthy, EGS, Oct 8, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

How to be More Efficient in AutoCAD - Pt 6 - using dynamic blocks to save time in repetitive tasks, Brian Benton, CAD-a-Blog, Oct 8, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

Virginia Beach CAD Camp and a Dynamic Block Tip - steps to keep attribute text fixed, readable when rotating rest of a dynamic block in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Oct 8, 2008 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

AutoCAD Architectural Schedule Formula Tip - solution for getting intended displays using formula for calculations, Richard Binning, Beside the Cursor, Oct 8, 2008 (more ADT tutorials)

An AutoCAD Hip Tip on Hidden Messages and a New MTEXT Feature - AutoCAD 2009 new options to get back unsaved text using MTEXT editor, Lynn Allen's Blog, Oct 8, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Tip or Treat? (Hot Tip Harry AutoCAD Tutorial) - manipulate a Selection Set, fix pointing leaders, calculating excavation area volume, annotate profile data using AutoCAD, Bill Kramer, Cadalyst, Oct 1, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

The Future 3D Multi-Stroke Sketching System of Your Dreams - video shows 3D curve sketching system with new interface technology changing way designers work, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Oct 8, 2008 (more CAD industry articles)

Understanding UCS Pt 2 - 3D applications of  UCS command, working with view cube, using UCSMAN command in AutoCAD 2009, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Oct 9, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Programming Topics, Pt 3: AutoLISP - using DEFUN, PURGE, QSAVE commands to customize operations using AutoCAD, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Oct 8, 2008 (more AutoLISP tutorials)

3D Systems' ProJet CPX 3000 3D Printer Uses 100% Wax - works with 3D systems for foundry, other industries handling precision direct investment casting, Margaret Gurney, Desktop Engineering, Oct 8, 2008

Xi MTower 2P64X (Cadalyst Labs Review) - high end system for engineering applications with 4.0 GB of DDR2 800-MHz ECC RAM, NVIDIA Quadro FX 3700 PCIe2 graphics card using NVIDIA drivers, ViewSonic Optiquest Q241wb 24" LCD monitor, Ron LaFon, Cadalyst, Oct 1, 2008 (more Xi PCs and workstations reviews)

Designs Spring to Life - options for publishing 3D CAD models for easy file sharing, testing, comparing of wide range of applications available in market, Ron LaFon, Cadalyst, Oct 1, 2008

PhotoView 360 vs PhotoWorks: View - comparing tools, setting up rendering view using SolidWorks, Rob Rodriguez Blog, Oct 7, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SolidWorks 2009 and SNL - need to download temporary network license to upgrade to SolidWorks 2009, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Oct 7, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

AtomicBIM: Splitting Data to Unleash BIM's Power - atomic structure, spectrum of BIM, authoring, integration of atoms, benefits, challenges, more, John Tobin, AECbytes, Oct 7, 2008 (more AEC articles)

Secrets of Isometric Dimensioning - adding dimensions to isometric views for setup sheets, collateral marketing materials using KeyCreator, Walt Silva, KeyCreator, Oct 7, 2008 (more Cadkey articles) pdf

How to Swap Models - method to share files between architectural designers and various engineering discipline designers using different Autodesk packages, Joel Londenberg, Design West Engineering, Sep 30, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Delete Layer Filters - video shows way to control number of layers thus increasing speed using AutoCAD, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Oct 7, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Understanding UCS Pt 1 - setting user coordinate system for AutoCAD 3D, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Oct 8, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

3ds Max - Hidden Line Rendering With Illustrate Plug-in - video tutorial shows vector rendering, plug-in settings, working, David Fano, Design ReForm.net, Oct 7, 2008 (more 3ds max tutorials)

GigabitE & InfiniBand Vie for Cluster Interconnect - selecting high-performance computing depending on characteristics of cluster applications, Michael Schulman and Josh Simons, Desktop Engineering, Oct 1, 2008 (more hardware articles)

Door Styles - video demonstrates using features available in TurboCAD for easily changing door styles, ShareAEC, Oct 5, 2008 (more TurboCAD tutorials)

Dell Precision M6300 (First Look Review) - Intel Core 2 Extreme X9000 processor, 6 MB of L2 cache,  8 GB of DDR2 667-MHz RAM, NVIDIA Quadro FX 3600M providing high-end performance for mobile systems, Ron LaFon, Cadalyst, Oct 1, 2008 (more Dell PC's and workstations reviews)

Assault With a Deadly CAD File (MCAD Modeling Column) - way to overcome file-translation problems sharing 3D models, Mike Hudspeth, Cadalyst, Oct 1, 2008 (more CAD translation articles)

COSMOS 2009 What's New - name changed to SolidWorks Simulation, new interface, features added for easy work flow, Seth Bischoff, 3DVision Technologies Blog, Oct 6, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

PhotoView 360 vs. PhotoWorks: Materials - comparing tools, methods to set up rendering materials using SolidWorks, Rob Rodriguez Blog, Oct 6, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

I Still Don't Get It - better not to use 2D emulator to make SolidWorks behave like AutoCAD, Gabi Jack's Blog, Oct 7, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

SolidWorks 2009 vs. Inventor 2009 - many similarities in functions like dual dimensions, 64-bit version, BOM, geometry sensors in assemblies, handling large assemblies, electrical functions, new interface, Caetano Prodi, 3D CAD, Oct 7, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor articles, SolidWorks articles)

Need an Inspection Expert? Here's InspectionXpert for SolidWorks - ExtensibleCAD's add-on for tight tolerance, drawing sheets documentation, automated inspection for SolidWorks, other CAD software's, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Oct 6, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

My Meeting With Siemens PLM - discussions on Solid Edge ST with marketing people, trainers at Huntsville, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Oct 6,2008 (more Solid Edge articles)

Quick Properties Palette - getting easy access to important object information using Quick Properties Palette in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Oct 6, 2008 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

An AutoCAD Hip Tip on Changing Spaces - using CHSPACE command to move objects between Paper Space, Model Space, Lynn Allen's Blog, Oct 6, 2008 (more AutoCAD Paper and Model Space tutorials)

AutoCAD Annotation Template - using annotation scale feature, settings for annotation template, Beth Powell, Beth's CAD Blog, Oct 6, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Filter Performance - using an anonymous method instead of the TypeFilter for fast filtering of objects from Revit, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Oct 3, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

The Value of Unified Architectures for PLM - Harmonizing the Environment - information on PLM industry, CIMdata, Oct 6, 2008 (more PLM articles) requires free registration

Creating Flat Pattern Drawings of Sheet Metal Parts (Alibre Design Tips) - creating sheet metal part, initial flat pattern view, additional views, detailed drawings using sheet metal workspace, Max Freeman, Cadalyst, Sep 30, 2008 (more Alibre tutorials)

Hardware What? - hardware acceleration settings to speed up display of graphics, performance, stability for CAD applications, Harlan Brumm, The Revit Clinic, Oct 6, 2008 (more hardware articles)

New HP Laptop Is Actually a Workstation - HP Compaq 8710w with 17-in. panel, Quadro FX 3600M GPU,  high-definition 24-bit audio chipset, several hard-drive options, more, David Cohn, Desktop Engineering, Oct 1, 2008 (more HP reviews)

CADnection Integrates AutoCAD With SharePoint - extending the functionality of both software tools to gain quality, productivity in product development using CADnection software, Richard Bourke, Desktop Engineering, Sep 29, 2008

Autodesk Accuses SolidWorks of Unfair Competition - ongoing court battle for false designation of origin, trademark dress infringement, unfair business practices, misleading advertising, misrepresenting products between two CAD giants, Kenneth Wong, Oct 1, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

Training Needs of Design Engineers are Changing - moving from physical, tangible processes to virtual representations, modeling, simulation, advantages adopting lean, six sigma for design engineers, David Lengacher, Desktop engineering, Oct 1, 2008 (more CAD industry articles)

Ditch Excess RegApps and Speed Up Your Drawings - improving drawing performance by removing excess unreferenced RegApp ID's from AutoCAD using Regapp ID cleanup utility, Donnie Gladfelter, Oct 3, 2008 (more AutoCAD utilities tutorials)

NEiNastran Automated Impact Analysis and Drop Test - industrial applications, benefits, elements, working, using non-linear transient solver, post processing functions in editor, Oct 2, 2008 (more engineering analysis articles) pdf

SolidWorks Video Tip: 2009 BOM Restructure - new tool for restructuring of BOM in drawings, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Oct 5, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

2009 WorkGroup PDM In 11 Steps - video shows install, various settings, downloading tool for using with SolidWorks professional, premium, Devon Sowell, PDM Solutions, Oct 5, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials

AutoCAD Tutorial: Create a GRADIENT FILL - create presentation drawings from 2D drawing using GRADIENT, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Oct 4, 2008 (more AutoCAD Step by Step tutorials)

Rotated Box Tool - video shows creating 3D box on any workplane using TurboCAD, ShareAEC, Oct 5, 2008 (more TurboCAD tutorials)

Unbend and Unfold Tools - video shows how to unfold, unbend objects easily using TurboCAD, ShareAEC, Oct 5, 2008 (more TurboCAD tutorials)

Converting VBA Auto Macros to an Add-In - quit using auto macro functionality, convert it to an add-in using Inventor, Brian Ekins, Mod the Machine, Oct 2, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Much More to AutoCAD 2009 Than Meets the Eye - new functionalities like user interface, 3D functions, easy programming macros, layer properties manager making AutoCAD better software with every release, David Cohn, Oct 21, 2008 (more AutoCAD reviews)

New Approaches Lead to More Choices in Multiphysics Analysis - engineers need unified simulation environment to attain cross-disciplinary analytical functionality, conventional options, single source solutions, service-oriented architecture, Tom Kevan, Desktop Engineering, Oct 1, 2008 (more engineering analysis articles)

Nemetschek Press Event Diary: Inner Harbor and Parasolid - announces Vectorworks 2009 in Baltimore, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, architosh.com, Sep 19, 2008 (more Vectorworks articles)

Architosh Talks to Dr Biplab Sarkar About Parasolid - interview with Vectorworks CTO, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, architosh.com, Sep 19, 2008 (more Vectorworks articles)

An Interview With John Walker - Pt 4 - Autodesk abandoned AutoSketch, could have made a hit with web browser and CD technology, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Oct 3, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

Drawing With Precision - Pt 2 - video shows using coordinate entry, distance entry, polar tracking in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, You Tube, Sep 25, 2008 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

Drawing With Precision - Pt 3 - video shows using object snap, object snap tracking in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, You Tube, Sep 25, 2008 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

X-Y Grid-based Wire Numbering - Based on Wire Number Pick Points - AutoCAD Electrical - AutoLISP utility to make wire number assignments easier, Nate Holt, Manufacturing Community, Oct 1, 2008 (more AutoCAD Electrical articles)

Using the New Sketcher Functionality Grab Bag in Pro/E Wildfire 4.0 - diagnostic tools added to sketcher for improved debug/analysis of common sketching problems, PTC Express, Sep 2008 (more Pro/E tutorials)

Using Mathcad MINERR Function - alternative to 'find' function minimizes errors, PTC Express, Sep 2008 (more Mathcad articles)

SolidWorks 2009 Reigns in Spain - launch of SolidWorks 2009 in Barcelona, presentations, hands-on session, new features, tools added like SpeedPak, SolidWorks Simulation, PhotoView 360 making product reliable, more, Jeffrey Rowe, Cadalyst, Oct 2, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

Evaluating PDM Software - steps to select PDM package, core team, define your current, future needs, software integration, comparing, making choice, Lenny Kikstra, Lenny Works Blog, Oct 2, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Should I Implement SolidWorks 2009 SP0? - over 250 enhancements, features, great speed, performance, less bugs, makes companies, customers to go for upgrade, Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective, Oct 2, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Synchronous Technology Pt 2 - ST is a valuable tool for Solid Edge, due to advantages of history free modeling, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Oct 2, 2008 (more Solid Edge reviews) 

PDM: Do We Need It? - design communication, revision control, design rollback, audit trial, more, make sense for even small SolidWorks teams, Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective, Oct 1, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

How the Heck Is This Made? Creating SolidWorks Spirals, Sweeps and Helixes - making complicated looking spirals within a single feature, rendering with Photoview360, tips, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Oct 1, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Flattening Imported Sheet Metal Part Files - using SolidWorks tools to automate process for uniform/non-uniform material thickness parts, Daniel Graham, SolidWorks Community, Sep 23, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials) requires free registration

Learning to Render Using PhotoWorks - PhotoWorks simple tool to get rendered images using SolidWorks, Gabi Jack's Blog, Oct 2, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

How AutoCAD Can Mess You Up Behind Your Back (Bug Watch AutoCAD Tutorial) - interoperability problems, new mtext features in latest versions corrupts visual integrity of drawings, QuickCalc palette unit conversion selection problem when docked, Steve Johnson, Cadalyst, Oct 1, 2008 (more AutoCAD bugs articles)

Protecting Your AutoLISP Codes - converting LISP files into a FAS, protected code, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Oct 2, 2008 (more AutoLISP tutorials)

Repeat First Row in Table - cell style, table properties settings to get first row repeated across each column using AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Oct 1, 2008 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

Solid Edge Gains Efficiency from Synchronous Technology -feature-based, history-free modeling technology is radically more efficient, Al Dean, Desktop Engineering, Oct 1, 2008 (more Solid Edge reviews)

Synchronous Technology: Revolution or Hype? - a revolution in CAD or a brilliant PR campaign, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Oct 1, 2008 (more Solid Edge reviews)

Server-Caliber Computer Doubles as a Mobile Workstation - Eurocom's D901C PHANTOM-X notebook, mobile server, with 3.0GHz processor, built-in UPS, 17-in. LCD, multitasking capability, high performance, Margaret Gurney, Desktop Engineering, Oct 1, 2008

X Marks the Ref (Learning Curve AutoCAD Tutorial) - overcoming problems faced using blocks in AutoCAD with externally referenced files, Bill Fane, Cadalyst, Oct 1, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Random AutoCAD Tips and Tricks for All, Pt 2 (Circles and Lines AutoCAD Tutorial) - more options to use over the command line, using JOIN command, overcoming problem of too many layer filters, setting PEDIT command, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Oct 1, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

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