OpenDCL: DCL Has Evolved - an interactive replacement to DCL for developing dialog boxes within AutoCAD using AutoLISP, Barry Ralphs, AUGI, Sep 29, 2008 requires free registration

VBA Document Projects - using external VBA projects, add-ins to overcome problems faced using document projects in Inventor, Brian Ekins, Mod the Machine, Sep 29, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Print Versus Plot (ArchiCAD Insights Tutorial) - select methods depending on printing, plotting task, features available, Laszlo Nagy, Cadalyst, Sep 30, 2008 (more ArchiCAD tutorials)

Draw Objects - Pt 3 - video shows creating circles, arcs, ellipses with AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, You Tube, Sep 25, 2008 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

Drawing With Precision - Pt 1 - video displays using grid, snap functions in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, You Tube, Sep 25, 2008 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

SAP PLM Focuses on End-to-End Business Processes - SAP articulating an enterprise strategy that involves PLM, SCM, Mfg domains, ultimately leading to increased productivity and market response, Dick Slansky, ARC, Sep 30, 2008 (more PLM articles)

Why are My Views Backwards - changing European standard of using first angle to third angle to get required projections using SolidWorks, Phil Whitaker, CATI, Sep 30, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

And More About Weldments - video shows working with SolidWorks weldments for complex 3D sketches, Gabi Jack's Blog, Sep 30, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

More New Bugs Shipped in 2009 - SolidWorks bugs include hardware not working with new functionality, sketch color function creating color/appearance mess, overlapping of CommandManager, FeatureManager tabs, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Sep 30, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

CAD Development Priorities - table to identify, manage important development priorities for CAD companies to develop reliable products, Evan Yares, Evan on Engineering Software, Sep 30, 2008 (more CAD industry articles)

Mirroring AutoCAD Entities Using .NET - using c# routine with matrices to transform entities, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Oct 1, 2008 (more Autodesk programming tutorials)

TenQuestions for Sean Flaherty - interview with CEO of Nemetsheck NA, maker of Vectorworks, Roopinder Tara, TenLinks.com, Sep 12, 2008 (more Vectorworks articles)

Dassault Systems SolidWorks Enterprise PDM 2009 Provides 'Item-Centric' PDM and New BOM Functionality - deeper integration with SolidWorks, enhanced BOM functionality for efficiency, flexibility, provides a gateway between engineering and purchasing/finance/ERP systems, sclouther, ARC, Sep 19, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

Autodesk Design Review 2009 - free software from Autodesk enabling design viewing, markup, printing, DWF collaboration with new customizable UI, easy 3D navigation, markup tools, comparing drawings, finding data, Scott Onstott, AECbytes, Sep 30, 2008

Product Review: QuadriSpace Document3D. 3D PDF Creation For Free - create technical illustrations, import 3D models, markup 3D views, differences with Adobe Acrobat3D over features, price, overall, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Sep 30, 2008 (more QuadriSpace reviews)

Interview With Gaetano Tavano, Founder of MechWorks - focused on document management, DBWorks/DBInventor benefits to designers, offering API support for customization, differences in US and Europe markets, Franco Folini, Novedge Blog, Sep 29, 2008 (more CAD industry articles)

SolidWorks 2009 Hidden Enhancements: Print Interface - 'current screen image' replacing 'selection' option for easy screen capturing, printing of part in drawing, Mike Puckett's Blog, Sep 29, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Integrated Design Validation for Fit, Form and Function Using SolidWorks - Pt 1 - achieving interchangeability of parts in assemblies, attributes, characteristics of designed part, better performance during operational life, Natarajan Ramamoorthy, EGS, Sep 28, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Even More Sketch Tools - close sketch to model, choose direction to close sketch, check sketch for feature usage, explanation of contour types, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Sep 29, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

CircuitWorks - Electro Meets Mechanical, Pt 2 - component library stores information about SolidWorks models used to represent ECAD components, adding components to CircuitWorks library, Richard Doyle, Cadalyst, Sep 30, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Solid Edge With Synchronous Technology, Pt 2 - advantages over traditional history-based modelers, eliminating need for preplan design, simplified 3D creation, controls design intent, faster design experience to develop a quality product in less time, cost, Russell Brook, Cadalyst, Sep 29, 2008 (more Solid Edge tutorials)

How to be More Efficient at AutoCAD - Pt 5 - using fields to get data into files, drawings, Brian Benton, CAD-a-Blog, Sep 29, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

'Push' an Object Through a Viewport - using AutoCAD command CHSPACE to put object from paper space to model space, Josh Jones, Lazy Drafter, Sep 29, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Tired of Not Being Able to NETUNLOAD from AutoCAD? 'Edit and Continue' to the Rescue - Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Sep 29, 2008 (more Autodesk programming tutorials)

Working With Commands - video shows functions of standard mouse buttons, using start, end, cancel commands in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, You Tube, Sep 29, 2008 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

Draw Objects - Pt 1 - video demonstrates drawing of lines, polylines using AutoCAD LT 2009, Kate Morrical, You Tube, Sep 29, 2008 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

Draw Objects - Pt 2 - video shows creating rectangles, polygons with AutoCAD LT 2009, Kate Morrical, You Tube, Sep 29, 2008 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

PhotoView 360 Impressions - easy to use rendering package for SolidWorks, advance customization options, save command still not fully functional, Anna Wood, Solid Muse, Sep 29, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

AutoCAD Mechanical: Bill of Materials - Pt 1 - working with BOM, creating part references, part list, balloons, editing, Autodesk, Sep 29, 2008 (more AutoCAD Mechanical tutorials)

Software Switch Cuts Project-Cycle Time by 75% - moving to AutoCAD electrical from basic AutoCAD, improving design process, increasing productivity, Cadalyst, Sep 26, 2008 (more AutoCAD Electrical articles)

ScriptPro - run a script on multiple drawings in AutoCAD using free program 'SriptPro' from Autodesk, Josh Jones, Lazy Drafter, Sep 26, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Wall-Revit - video shows methods of creating sloped walls using Revit Architecture 2009, Harlan Brumm, The Revit Clinic, Sep 26, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Wall Dimensions - code routine showing algorithm to handle wall element, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Sep 16, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Geometry Viewers - subdirectory viewers, object viewer in Revit SDK, basic functionalities, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Sep 16, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

SolidWorks Installation Manager vs Manual Download - installing SolidWorks automatically with only a few interruptions using  SWIM, steps to install using old manual way, Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective, Sep 26, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

SolidWorks Video Tip: 2009 Convert to Sheet Metal - demonstration on creating sheet metal parts from solid model using new tools, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Se29, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Interview, Rich Welch, VP Customer Services, SolidWorks - DS SolidWorks corporate culture's benefits for users, effects on users business, hearing customers concerns, goals, strategies for customers, Devon Sowell's Blog, Sep 26, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Sheet Metal Punch iFeatures - Pt 1 - steps for creating sheet metal punch using Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk, Sep 29, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Sheet Metal Punch iFeatures - Pt 2 - placing, deleting sheet metal punch, adjusting punch parameters during placements on metal part using Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk, Sep 29, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor Tutorials)

Parametric Technology Corp on the Advantages of Non-Parametric Modeling - PTC being first commercial parametric feature based CAD system now interested in explicit modeling, comparison, learning, maintaining flexible terms, working with multi-source CAD data using non-parametric modeling, Evan Yares, Evan on Engineering Software, Sep 26, 2008 (more MCAD articles)

Software Review: Software Fosters Elegant Design of Specialized Machines - VX with advance CAD, CAM modules, features provides solutions for product development on shop floor, import files, facilitates communication, Pat Moon, Machine Design, Sep 25, 2008 (more VX reviews)

An Interview With John Walker - Pt 3 - Autodesk's eco-system and strategy, AutoCAD's early architecture, dealers success, hardware locks, ongoing products success, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Sep 26, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

Autodesk vs SolidWorks: Comments - discussion, views of bloggers over Autodesk lawsuit against SolidWorks, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Sep 25, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

Autodesk Has No Trademark on DWG - company has little chance in lawsuit against SolidWorks as previous attempts to trademark DWG have been unsuccessful, SolidWorks Legion, Sep 26, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

Bridging the CAD Deliverables Gap With Your Client - client requirements for electronic deliverables, software requirements, CAFM connection, file usage, distribution, communication, Melanie Perry, Cadalyst, Sep 25, 2008 (more CAD industry articles)

CAD Manager Programming Topics, Pt 2: AutoLISP - controlling AutoCAD startup, removing, adding, redefining commands, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Sep 24, 2008 (more Autodesk programming tutorials)

AutoCAD 2008 Material Definition Toolpalette 7 - using advanced photometric lighting features for rendering, settings, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Sep 25, 2008 (more AutoCAD rendering tutorials)

When in Doubt Check the Mates in Your Subassemblies - looking for limit mate in over defined assembly to eliminate errors using SolidWorks, Gabi Jack's Blog, Sep 25, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

What's New 2009 PDM Enterprise - slide shows of features added, enhanced functionality for BOM, automated approval process, configurable, customizable, add-in options, better connectivity, design re-use, secure, Devon Sowell, PDM Solutions, Sep 25, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

The Somewhat Odd SolidWorks Installation Guide of Doom and Stuff - SolidWorks installation manager, considerations before upgrading, pre-installation checklist, using administrative images, SolidWorks Network license installation, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Sep 25, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Beta Bugs Follow Up - SolidWorks reponse on 'bugs' found in SP0, radius or diameter, colors, draft analysis, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog (more SolidWorks articles)

Building a Stapler - Arm Spring - create a variable pitch helix, wire profile, sweep spring, create design table, formula for spring height, additional configurations, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Sep 26, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Like You Need Another Reason To Go To SolidWorks World 2009? - attendees can get discounts to Disney theme parks, Mike Puckett's Blog, Sep 25, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Revit MEP - Tick Marks - using various tick marks like squiggle, ground, others for electrical plans, Steve Stafford, Revit OpEd, Sep 25, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Virtual 3D Book Teaches CAD & CAM - learning high-end modeling using VX show-n-tell increasing productivity with digital communication, Margaret Gurney, Desktop Engineering, Sep 24, 2008

Parasolid Pumps Up Vectorworks '09 - Siemens PLM Parasolid modeling kernel enhances Vectorworks 3D capabilities, making it 12 times faster for Boolean operations, Heather Livingston, Cadalyst, Sep 18, 2008 (more Vectorworks reviews)

PTC's Potential Sale Could Stir Up CAD Space - CAD industry leaders like Autodesk, Dassault, Siemens already completed acquisitions, carry their own parametric-modeling products, Cadence, ANSYS might go for deal, Christopher Calnan, MHT, Sep 19, 2008 (more CAD industry articles)

Software, IP, Patents, Copyright and the Great Confusion - software programs afforded special protections, laws compare to other industries, confusing users, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion, Sep 24, 2008 (more CAD industry articles)

SolidWorks and Dassault--The Ray Charles Show, Pt 3 - DS products already finding their way into SolidWorks channel but users balk at high prices, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Sep 24, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Choosing Color Themes with Adobe's Kuler and Live Color - Adobe's Kuler and Live Color help immensely when choosing the right colors for a project, Scott Onstott, AECbytes, Sep 25, 2008 (more AEC articles)

Using the Intersect Tool in Google SketchUp - tutorial on various ways to use Intersect tool in Google SketchUp, Bonnie Roskes, AECbytes, Sep 25, 2008 (more AEC articles)

How To Successfully Implement SolidWorks 2009 - upgrade decision, CAD administrator's testing, determine partner product's time to release, installation options, training, Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective, Sep 24, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

SolidWorks Administrative Install Images & SLDIM - Pt 1 - easy, standardize,  installation steps for users, creating images using SolidWorks installation manager, Brian McElyea, CADFanatic, Sep 24, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Installing SolidWorks 2009 From A Web Download; How-To - procedure for individual installation, using SolidWorks installation manager, installation steps, Mike Puckett's Blog, Sep 24, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Writing AutoCAD Scripts With Excel - insert blocks at required locations, save time, eliminate mistakes, Josh Jones, Lazy Drafter, Sep 19, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Drawing the Lazy Way With POLAR - quick way to find, draw angle in AutoCAD, Josh Jones, Lazy Drafter, Sep 24, 2008 (more AutoCAD drawing commands)

As Clear As Mud - using Shrinkwrap in wireframe display of Inventor for setting correct environment, Jay Tedeschi, Manufacturing Community, Sep 24, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

The 3D Move Gizmo - grip tools to edit objects in 3D space, methods to activate it in AutoCAD, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Sep 24, 2008 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Modifying Multileaders - attach text permanently to arrow, various options using AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Sep 24, 2008 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

How to be More Efficient at AutoCAD - Part 4 - using Sheet Sets to store, manage, share data, manage files, batch plotting, Brian Benton, CAD-a-Blog, Sep 24, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

Autodesk's San Francisco Gallery Takes Viewer Inside Design Process - exhibits show stages of Autodesk's technology, meeting place for design professionals, students, Nancy Isles Nation, Marin Independent Journal, Sep 23, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

The Civil Side: Issues and Answers - AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009 side-by-side compatibility warning, invalid DWG filename, object name, data shortcut folder characters, Melanie Santer, AUGI, Sep 24, 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D articles) requires free registration

HVAC Load Calculation Extension for AutoCAD MEP and Revit MEP - tool to provide total cooling, heating load, calculations based on ASHRAE fundamentals, basic features, Scott Brisk, AutoCAD MEP, Sep 24, 2008 (more AutoCAD reviews)

Can You Implement SolidWorks 2009 SP0? - conceptual 'bugs' reported using new functionality, options little misleading, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Sep 23, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Can Pro/E be Made Easy to Learn and Remember? - challenges ahead for PTC include competition from SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Inventor, Evan Yares, Evan on Engineering Software, Sep 23, 2008 (more Pro/E articles)

Does Cheap Software Make Good Business? - lower prices may seem good for IntelliCAD users but could lead to less 3rd party development, Deelip Menezes Blog, Sep 23, 2008 (more IntelliCAD articles)

The Silent Partner Speaks - Dassault Systemes takes center stage at SolidWorks press event, preview of SolidWorks 2009 and  PDM 2009, Kenneth Wong, Cadalyst, Sep 19, 2008  (more SolidWorks articles)

TIPniques: Let's Get Animated - determine path, set-up, camera, target, etc., to create animation in AutoCAD model, Brian Benton, AUGI, Sep 24, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

DC Online and Autodesk Seek - video shows grabbing existing content from Internet to incorporate in AutoCAD drawings, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Sep 24, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Custom Tool Palettes: Hatch Patterns - video shows way to add hatch pattern to personal AutoCAD tool palette, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Sep 24, 2008 (more AutoCAD customization tutorials)

reating a Layer Group Inside AutoCAD Using .NET - C# routine using CLG command, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Sep 24, 2008 (more Autodesk programming tutorials)

Standards Wednesday - Limits of Size Pt2 - relationship between individual features, controls for orientation, location, options, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Sep 22, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Revit Application Comparison - differences between Revit Architecture, Revit Structure and Revit MEP, detail document on features available, Dwane Lindsey, Revit Archcenter, Sep 23, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit reviews)

Next Software for the Masses? How About 3D Design? - PTC competes against companies, notably SolidWorks but also SpaceClaim, who intend to 'democratize' 3D, Scott Kirsner, Boston.com, Sep 21, 2008 (more MCAD articles)

Customize the Status Bar With MODEMACRO - display custom messages, text strings in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Sep 22, 2008 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

3D View Orientation - dynamic view dialog replaced by Steering Wheel in Autodesk Revit, lacks undo button functionality, Dave Baldacchino, do U Revit, Sep 19, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Revisions - tips to achieve expected results using Revit, facts, tags, issuing revision sketches, Dave Baldacchino, do U Revit, Sep 22, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Autodesk Research on Command Usage from CIP Data - user data reveals most used AutoCAD command is ERASE, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, Sep 23, 2008 (more AutoCAD management articles)

Ten Ways to be More Efficient at AutoCAD - Pt 2 - tricks to increase productivity using templates, blocks, Brian Benton, CAD-a-Blog, Sep 22, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

Ten Ways to be More Efficient at AutoCAD - Pt 3 - tips on using file referencing efficiently, Brian Benton, CAD-a-Blog, Sep 22, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

Choosing a CFD Services Provider - must be reputable, reliable, affordable, able to deal with complicated problems, understanding design concepts as well, Derrek Cooper, The Virtual Engineer, Sep 22, 2008 (more CFD articles)

CAD Translation, Preparation, and Sharing: Wasting Time and Money - feature-based translation, interoperability, restructuring, de-featuring, automated transformation, Scott Collins, American Machinist, Sep 18, 2008 (more CAD translation articles)

Inventor API Fundamentals 004 - Connecting to the API - working with integrated VBA tool, referencing, connecting to running instance, starting instance with external applications like VB6, VB.Net, C#, VC++, Brian Ekins, Mod the Machine, Sep 22, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Replacing Components With Constraints - replacing parts to prevent loss of constraints in Inventor assemblies, setup, steps to follow, Manufacturing Community, Sep 15, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Natural Surfacing Pt 1 - exploring a variety of surfacing techniques using Autodesk AliasStudio, example, Joshua Maruska, AliasDesign, Sep 10, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

SolidWorks 2009 Barcelona Press Event: Summary - speeches from Jeff Ray, Bernard Charles, customer presentations, new features introduction, hands on session, PDM, FEA demonstration, suggestions for future events,  Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Sep 22, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

The Ray Charles Show, Pt 2 - SolidWorks and Dassault - appearance of Dassault CEO at SolidWorks portends tighter collaboration between two companies, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Sep 22, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

BIM Adoption - Catalyzed by Industry Trends - sustainable design, integrated project delivery, role of Revit Architecture, tips on adopting BIM, Erin Hoffer, Green Building Community, Aug 22, 2008 (more AEC articles) requires free registration

CAD Management: CAD Upgrades - Push and Pull - difficult task to decide upgrading software, tips before considering to upgrade, Mark Kiker, AUGI, Sep 22, 2008 (more CAD management articles)

The Modify Sketch Tool - unmovable, movable Sketches, black origin, rotate, flip, scale sketch, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Sep 22, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Motion..Action..Reaction - using SolidWorks assembly motion, physical simulation, COSMOSMotion functions for machine design, Sep 19, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Hole Feature 01 - video demonstrates Quickbar feature, various commands to access hole parameters using Solid Edge with synchronous technology, Solid DNA, Sep 22, 2008 (more Solid Edge tutorials)

Hole Feature 02 - video shows flexible way to get series of  holes, various operations using features in Solid Edge synchronous technology, Solid DNA, Sep 22, 2008 (more Solid Edge tutorials)

Using the 'Import From Spreadsheet' Action in Windchill PDMLink - new parts or modifications to existing parts, BOM, importing parts, product structure, PTC Express, July 2008 (more Pro/E tutorials)

Quick Start Tips for Pro/E NC and Tooling Solutions - important config.pro options, use site files for default parameter settings, reuse your workcells, tools, PTC Express, July 2008 (more Pro/E tutorials)

AutoCAD 2008 Material Definition Toolpalette 6 - creating texture template, settings, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Sep 18, 2008 (more AutoCAD rendering tutorials)

And One Hairy Legged Ugly Guy in the Back of the Aircraft and AutoCAD Tip - getting blocks, symbols, free DesignCenter online blocks, Autodesk seek online, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, Sep 20, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

3DVIA your iPod #79: 'Using 3DVIA Sync to Keep Content Up-to-Date', - video shows way to use 3DVIA sync to keep .smg files updated, Garth Coleman, 3DMojo Blog, Aug 1, 2008 (more 3DVIA articles)

The Creative Inventor: Documenting Your Designs - working with publishing software, new tools, digital or printed documentation, image creation, working with Inventor graphics window, Dennis Jeffrey, AUGI, Sep 22, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Time to Head Back Home - overview on new tools discussed, being more productive using SolidWorks, integrated simulation tools, rendering, PDM enterprise, Gabi Jack's Blog, Sep 19, 2008

Day 2 Barcelona, Spain - started with Jeff Ray's session on SolidWorks, Bernard Charles views, customer presentations, Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective, Sep 21, 2008

Day 3.Barcelona, Spain - training sessions, interacting with tools like 3dvia Composer, PhotoView 360, concluded with SolidWorks 2009 press launch event, Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective, Sep 21, 2008

European Trip, Day 5, 2009 SolidWorks PDM Enterprise - new features in 2009 for data management, Devon Sowell's Blog, Sep 19, 2008

Live from Barcelona - It's the Ray Charles Show - CEOs of Dassault and SolidWorks appearing together is significant, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Sep 18, 2008

Flomerics EFD Lab v. 9 Features New Parallel Solver - tool, features for solving and predicting engineering fluid dynamics problems, John Myers, Green Building Community, Aug 25, 2008 (more Flomerics reviews) requires free registration

How Dassault Bought SolidWorks and Not Solid Edge -- the Inside Story - Bernard Charles reveals Dassault was considering buying Solid Edge but opted for SolidWorks despite bigger price tag, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Sep 18, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

An Interview With John Walker - Pt 2 - an Autodesk founder and former CEO on architectural evolution, APIs of AutoCAD, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Sep 19, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

There is CAD, and Then There is CAD - advanced CAD functionality not available in CAM, forcing users to buy CAD, Larry Haftl, American Machinist, Sep 18, 2008 (more CAM articles)

Sketch Enhancements - video shows drawing enhancements in SolidWorks 2009, support for customized drawing standards, BOM editing, new print options, custom line thickness, styles, Dassault Systems SolidWorks Corp, Sep 17, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials) requires free registration

Improved Plastics Capabilities - video demos automated creation of lip and groove fastening features, rib with draft in SolidWorks 2009, Dassault Systems SolidWorks Corp, Sep 17, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials) requires free registration

Backwards Compatibility Discussion With SW Dev Team - SolidWorks cannot save to previous version despite users' wishes, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion, Sep 18, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Organizing the Development of a Building Information Model - model progression specification for BIM, level of detail, phase outcome, task assignments, Jim Bedrick, AECbytes, Sep 18, 2008 (more AEC articles)

Ten Ways to be More Efficient at AutoCAD - tricks to increase accuracy, decrease drafting time, automate work, Brian Benton, CAD-a-Blog, Sep 18, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

The Art of Implementation - implement Civil 3D by setting goals for getting quick, result oriented results, Scott McEachron, Civil 3D - Paving the way, Sep 18, 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D articles)

AutoCAD 2008 Material Definition Tool Palette 5 - scaling and tiling of  texture, material offset, preview, various options to control, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Sep 18, 2008 (more AutoCAD rendering tutorials)

It's a Revit World and Everyone Else is Living in it - rules for importing a Civil 3D DWG file into Revit Architecture, Harlan Brumm, The Revit Clinic, Sep 18, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Getting Started With Sheet Set Manager and Custom Fields - basics of various commands, sheet sets, advance techniques, best practices in AutoCAD, Josh Jones, Lazy Drafter, Sep 17, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

SolidWorks 2009 Press Event - Day 1 - play by play includes CEO and customer presentation, WorldCAD Access, Ralph Grabowski, Sep 17, 2008

SolidWorks 2009 Press Event - Day 1.5 - pulls ahead of Inventor with 840,000 seats, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Sep 18, 2008

SolidWorks 2009 Press Event - Day 1.75 - next year's press event may be in Rwanda, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Sep 19, 2008

Big Night Out at the Xalet de Montjuic - dinner table guests at SolidWorks press days include Dassault and SolidWorks CEOs, Gabi Jack's blog, Sep 17, 2008

Too Much to Say, Too Little Time - videos from SolidWorks press days, plus dinner with Dassault and SolidWorks CEOs, Gabi Jack's blog, Sep 18, 2008

Directo desde Barcelona - includes group shot of bloggers in attendance at SolidWorks press days, Gabi Jack's blog, Sep 17, 2008

SolidWorks 2009 Barcelona Press Event: Bernard Charles - views of CEO of Dassault Systems, SolidWorks as company's brand, gaming industry as benchmark, simulation problem, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Sep 18, 2008

SolidWorks 2009 Barcelona Press Event: Hands on Time for the Press - training day marred by wide variation in user skills, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes, Sep 19, 2008

SolidWorks 2009 Launch Press Event - Day 1 - coverage of event, plus  scoop: social event at upcoming user meeting will be Disney's Animal Kingdom, Brian McElyea, Sep 17, 2008

SolidWorks 2009 Launch Press Event - Day 2 Overview - features of new release, plus Dassault CEO, financial data, successes in education, more, Brian McElyea, Sep 18, 2008

Live Blogging the SolidWorks 2009 Press Event - play by play of day 1, includes CEO and customer presentation, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Josh Mings, September 18, 2008

The Cylons Are Coming and SolidWorks is Helping - customer presentation of robot at SolidWorks press day, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, September 18, 2008

SolidWorks 2009 Press Event Day 1: Live - coverage of press event, Mike Puckett's Blog, September 17, 2008

Wrapping Up Barcelona - summary of SolidWorks press event, includes an impressive 3Dvia for tech docs, guiding the press through the hands on training, more, Mike Puckett's Blog, September 19, 2008

Editor's Pick: NEi Fusion V1.4 Merges CAD & Nastran - create MCAD design in collaboration with FEA using single affordable package for product design cycle, analysis, virtual testing, quality assurance, Anthony Lockwood, Design Engineering, Sep 17, 2008 (more NE/Nastran reviews)

AutoCAD 2008 Material Definition Toolpalette 3 - selecting material using material editor section, properties settings, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Sep 16, 2008 (more AutoCAD rendering tutorials)

AutoCAD 2008 Material Definition Toolpalette 4 - material texturing using 'maps' with various texture options like diffuse map, opacity texture, bump map, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Sep 17, 2008 (more AutoCAD rendering tutorials)

Managing Links - Menu Versus Project Browser - ways to manage Revit model files using both options, Steve Stafford, Revit OpEd Blog, Sep 17, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Georeferenced DWF Files - setting up a named page setup, creating DWF, referencing DWF using various commands in AutoCAD, Donnie Gladfelter, The CAD Geek, Sep 17, 2008 (more DWF articles)

AutoCAD to Photoshop - using raster based application to make AutoCAD drawings presentations, simple steps to follow, David Watson, CADTutor, Sep 16, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Optimization and Workflow - deciding part of work to be done using AutoCAD and 3ds max, ground modeling, assets at hand models, various techniques, level of detail, face management, convert to editable meshes, use of images, Ian Ibbotson, CADTutor, Sep 16, 2008 (more 3ds max tutorials)

AutoCAD 2009 View Cube - new way to interact with 3D drawings, quick options to get various views like top, face, corner, edge, 3D orbit, L Sims, CommTech CAD Cafe, Sep 16, 2008  (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Selecting all Walls - .NET code shows use of Revit 2009 filtered elements access to access for wall elements in building model, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Sep 16, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Quick-Start Your Drawing With QNEW - video shows using AutoCAD's QNEW command to open drawing in default template saving time, Lynn Allen, Sep 17, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Quick View Layouts - video demonstrate new feature in AutoCAD 2009 to display various layouts inside drawing, shortcuts options, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Sep 17, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Document Creation With SolidWorks 2009 - video shows quick way of creating information data required by design team, Design World, Sep 16, 2008 (more SolidWorks review

AutoCAD 2008 Material Definition Tool Palette 2 - define relationship between drawing and materials using 'available material in drawing' option, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Sep 16, 2008 (more AutoCAD rendering tutorials)

Maximize Viewports, Minimize Effort - video shows editing objects within a viewport by modifying scale factor in AutoCAD, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Sep 16, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Make Your UI Your Own - AutoCAD 2009 - video shows exploring task-based ribbon, quick access toolbar, customizing menu of shortcuts, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Sep 16, 2008 (more AutoCAD customization tutorials)

Using Templates to Start a Drawing - quick way to get started is to save template with proper layers, text, dimension, table styles, title block, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Sep 16, 2008 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

Loading .NET Modules Programmatically into AutoCAD - C# code to demonstrate using NETLOAD command, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Sep 16, 2008 (more Autodesk programming tutorials)

Copy/Monitor - Walls - don't duplicate walls using C/M feature in Revit, work manually, Steve Stafford, Revit OpEd, Sep 16, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Rhino - Barcelona Pavillion - Building a 3D Model - video on working between 2D to 3D, modifying 3D geometry, trimming surfaces, extruding solids, David Fano, Design ReForm.net, Sep 15, 2008 (more Rhino tutorials)

Find Your CAD Parts in Seconds with Solid Edge and PartBrowser - desktop search tool for finding 3D CAD data quickly, different ways to use 2 products working together, Jon Sutcliffe, Synchronous Technology, Sep 16, 2008 (more Solid Edge articles)

Standards Wednesday - Limits of Size - individual feature of size, exceptions to the rule, more, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Sep 16, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Release Cycle Discussion With SW Developers - users prefer release cycle longer than 18 months, reasons for resistance to upgrade, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion, Sep 16, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Lightweight 3D Formats Expand Digital Prototyping Abilities to the Next Level  - simple, inexpensive solution giving flexible access to 3D data, Bill Barnes, Solid Edge Community, Sep 16, 2008 (more rapid prototyping articles) requires free registration

3DVIA Launches Shape2.0: Just a Google SketchUp Clone? - new features like remix to find, load and modify other models, more publishing options, better interface to take on competitors, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Sep 16, 2008 (more 3DVIA reviews)

Large Surfaces Supported in 2009 - use 'simplify surface' tools to create models with millions of points for complex applications in Civil3D 2009, Sanjay Asnani, 2D to (Civil) 3D Blog, Sep 8, 2008 (more Autodesk Civil3D reviews)

Vero Visi's Magical Unfolding - sheet metal tool with 3D edge path, handles complex nonlinear unfolding in stamped metal parts, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Sep 16, 2008

The Right Sketch Tool for the Job - split entities, remove split points, split circles, ellipses and closed splines, jog line, create sketch from selections, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Sep 15, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Two SolidWorks Macros For Blazin' Fast Assembly Work - use keyboard shortcuts for mates, assign hotkeys for macros, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Sep 15, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

It's the Little Things that Matter Most: Shortcut Bars - smaller tools with high functionality added with new versions of SolidWorks, customizing shortcut bar, CATI Tech Notes, Sep 15, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

How to Export CATIA V5 3DXML Files for 3DVIA - mesh settings control 3D mesh used for geometry, second deals with 3D Accuracy, dswavely, 3dvia.com, Aug 28, 2008 (more 3DVIA articles)

On Error Resume Next - continue evaluating code starting with next line after error in Autodesk products customization code, David Koch, The Architect's Desktop, Sep 15, 2008 (more Autodesk programming tutorials)

Driven Dimensions - using reference dimension in equation to drive sketch dimension, feature size, position in Autodesk Inventor, Jay Tedeschi, Manufacturing Community, Sep 15, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Base Solid Editing in Inventor - Stretch Trick - video on utilizing a work plane, stretching base solid wider, INCAT CAD Geek, Sep 2, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Incremental Backup and Restore With Productstream - faster restore with less interaction, shows latest database, incremental file store changes, Brian Schanen, Manufacturing Community, Sep 8, 2008 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

Matching Dimension Scales - video to find dimension scale of an object in AutoCAD, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Sep 14, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

Render Scene Dialog - set dialog for rendering scene animation using 3ds max, renderer tab, ray tracer tab, render presets, Ian Ibbotson, CADTutor, Sep 15, 2008 (more 3ds max tutorials)

Third-Gen ATI FireGL Boards Worth the Wait - CAD users to get high performance AMD V-series of ATI workstation graphics accelerators with greater memory, David Cohn, Desktop Engineering, Sep 1, 2008 (more AMD PCs and workstation reviews)

SYCODE's Little Miracles - several utilities can fill gaps of CAD software, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Sep 15, 2008

PLM for Strategic Product Planning - product portfolio management, SPP solutions to make product succeed, managing projects, Ed Miller, CIMdata, Sep 12, 2008 (more PLM articles) pdf

The Future of PLM: A Cup Perpetually Half Full - IBM study on issues, challenges faced by automotive sector using PLM for product development, more, Don Brown, Chairman, CPDA, CATIA Community, Sep 10, 2008 (more PLM articles) requires free registration

With a Script File - create, run, test script file in AutoCAD 2009, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Sep 14, 2008 (more AutoCAD Step by Step tutorials)

Record Macros With the Action Recorder - macros save time with repetitive tasks in AutoCAD 2009 but have limitations, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Sep 14, 2008 (more AutoCAD customization tutorials)

AutoCAD 2008 Material Definition Tool Palette 1 - material editor, maps, advanced lighting override, material scaling, tiling, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Sep 15, 2008 (more AutoCAD rendering tutorials)

More Quiet Command-Calling: Adding an Inspection Dimension Inside AutoCAD Using .NET - Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Sep 15, 2008 (more Autodesk programming tutorials)

Dumb Graphics Converted to Smart AutoCAD Electrical Drawings - simple conversion, link description text entities, pin text, add wire connections, add symbol's geometry, Nate Holt, Manufacturing Community, Sep 11, 2008 (more AutoCAD electrical tutorials)

SpaceClaim Professional 2008 - video shows various tools used for multi-CAD model reuse, Design World, Jul 10, 2008 (more SpaceClaim articles)

Auto Dimension - video shows automation of dimension command inside Solid Edge for various options, Solid DNA, Sep 12, 2008 (more Solid Edge tutorials)

Text Projection - video shows basics of projecting, editing, text on solid shaft using Solid Edge, Solid DNA, Sep 12, 2008 (more Solid Edge tutorials)

Quick Tips - Cut/Copy/Paste - Paste Aligned - explanations for options like current view, same place, pick level graphics, select level/views by name, using zero with paste in Revit, Steve Stafford, Revit OpEd Blog, Sep 14, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Inventor API Fundamentals 002 - Choosing a Language - selection and learning computer languages for customization, choices available like VBA, .net, VC++, Brian Ekins, Mod the Machine, Sep 10, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Inventor API Fundamentals 003 - The Object Model - object model chart, online help, object browser, VBA debugger, more, Brian Ekins, Mod the Machine, Sep 10, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

An Integrated Approach to the Dynamic Simulation of Landing Gear Systems - using LMS virtual lab motion solver for load prediction for accurate simulation, rigid and flexible multi body formulation, optimizing hydraulic oleo strut system, optimizing designs before prototype testing, LMS, Sep 10, 2008  (requires free registration)

An interview with John Walker - Pt 1 - an Autodesk founder and former CEO on historical tidbits and forward-looking insights into the CAD industry, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Sep 12, 2008 (more CAD industry articles)

Empowering the 'I' in BIM - interview with Solibri CEO Jonathan Widney, his views on rapidly evolving BIM technologies, Heather Livingston, Cadalyst, Sep 11, 2008 (more AEC articles)

Improving Time to Market with PLM - implementing PLM techniques to reduce TTM, increasing production, improving quality, safety and meeting customers needs, Joe Dury, Lee Peterman and Noel Sobelman, Product Design and Development, Sep 11, 2008 (more PLM articles)

The Brainstorm: Simulation Software vs. An Actual Test - perspective views from industry leaders, Quickparts, Siemens, Newark, PZFlex, SensAble Technologies, Maplesoft, Autodesk, on appropriate way for product development, Product Design and Development, Sep 11, 2008 (more engineering analysis articles)

Create Your Own AutoCAD Commands - video shows creating customized commands, toolbars for easy use and saving time, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Sep 11, 2008 (more AutoCAD customizing tutorials)

How to Make Anything Almost - MIT's Fab lab bringing international community together offering technology to create better consumer items, Susan Smith, Desktop Engineering, Sep 11, 2008 (more rapid prototyping articles)

Building a Stapler - Anvil Spring - creating a variable pitch helix, Spring wire profile, sweep, configure spring without design table, more, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Sep 12, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

So You Thought Design Validation was Difficult? - with easy to use virtual testing tools available design validation seems to be tool for every product designer, Rajat Trehan, CATI Tech Notes, Sep 11, 2008 (more engineering analysis articles)

Corner Mullion Leg Calculator - 'L' Corner Mullion - steps for defining a precise inside mullion width at corners of curtain walls, Steve Stafford, Revit OpEd Blog, Sep 11, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Reset Dimension Text Values - use DIMREASSOC command for dimensions overridden with text values, Josh Jones, Lazy Drafter, Sep 12, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Newforma Project Center Fifth Edition - enhancements and capabilities for contract administration and project monitoring, improved features, more,  AECbytes, Sep 11, 2008

Inspirational - MoI Takes on the Industry - easy to use CAD 3D modeling program from Michael Gibson offering new tools, features, lesson to industry giants, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Sep 11, 2008 (more MoI reviews)

Support for SolidWorks Drawing and Assembly BOM - video shows SolidWorks 2009 Enterprise PDM displaying BOM tables in assembly and drawing files, edits getting reflected automatically, more, Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Corp, Sep 11, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

Pass/Fail Indicators for Bolt Connectors - video displays SolidWorks 2009 new function to show indicator on exceeding stress, indicating for redesign of fastener, Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Corp, Sep 11, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

Review on Sham Tickoo's  book on SolidWorks 2008 for Designers - book for beginners and self learners, includes best practice, quick tips, clear explanation for features, tools, more, Gabriella Jack, SolidMentor, Sep 11, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

KeyCreator Tips and Tricks - using pruning function to modify complex plastic parts, various commands to use, Walt Silva, Sep 10, 2008 (more Cadkey articles) pdf

Tips and Tricks Volume 1 Advanced - video shows creating styles in TurboCAD, IMSI Design, Aug 6, 2008 (more TurboCAD tutorials)

Constraints - video gives overview of geometric, dimensional, pattern constraints of TurboCAD professionals, IMSI Design, Jul 28, 2008 (more TurboCAD tutorials)

Slow Performance - tips to improve performance of AutoCAD when working in properties palette, design center, tool palettes, sheet set manager, layer manager, Autodesk, Aug 27, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

Options for Creating Objects - various methods like AutoCAD 2D, standard primitives, shapes, compound objects, AEC extended objects, further using 3ds max to produce 3D landscape, Ian Ibbotson, CADTutor, Sep 10, 2008 (more 3ds max tutorials)

Modifying Objects - make changes in objects created with AutoCAD using 3ds max tools, Ian Ibbotson, CADTutor, Sep 10, 2008 (more 3ds max tutorials)

CAD Manager's Toolbox: Overcome Vista Vexation - dealing with Vista's overactive security settings and being productive, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Sep 10, 2008 (more CAD management articles)

Re-Orient a Part Through Derive - easy to deal with downstream orientation requirements using Inventor, providing components correct coordinate systems, reducing errors, Manufacturing Community, Sep 8, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Insert Another Belt - using belt generator in Inventor as design accelerators, more, Garin Gardiner, Manufacturing Community, Sep 9, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Debugging Autodesk Inventor Add-in Using Visual Studio - video shows instructions to fix errors in code, inserting break point, locating and fixing bugs, Rajeev Lochan, SmallGuru, Sep 1, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Develop Autodesk Inventor Add-in using C# - Pt 3 - video shows creating a form, dialog box with button, Rajeev Lochan, SmallGuru, Sep 2, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Appro Xtreme-X1 Supercomputer Is Cluster Ready - HPC users for CFD aerospace and automotive engineering simulations, getting technology to simplify, manage, standardized demanding computing goals, Margaret Gurney, Desktop Engineering, Sep 10, 2008

SolidWorks Video Tip: Flipping Tangencies - 'flip relation' option when applying tangent relationship, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Sep 9, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

How To Edit A Read Only ToolBox File In PDMW WorkGroup - video tip, Devon Sowell, PDM Solutions, Sep 9, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Mass Property Overrides - problem faced with modeling purchased components, setting units, properties, document settings, Jay Tedeschi, Manufacturing Community, Sep 6, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Can You Use Inventor to Build Revit Content? - import an exported ACIS SAT files like other CAD formats, limit to file size, Harlan Brumm, The Revit Clinic, Sep 2, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Floors - Voids and Various Rumblings - problems faced using Revit for creating floor using  void, metal decking profile, new mass floors feature,  Steve Stafford, Revit OpEd, Sep 9, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

The Revit SDK Contents - installation procedure, contents details in directory and subdirectories, more, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Aug 28, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Debugging a Revit Add-In - set up for debugging process, testing C#, VB code in Revit add-in, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Sep 8, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Inventor API Fundamentals 001 - Getting Started - basics of customization, choosing, learning programming languages, more, Brian Ekins, Mod the Machine, Aug 21, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Command: _BREAK - used to open a space between two points on entities, complex examples, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Sep 10, 2008 (more AutoCAD drawing commands)

Field Support in LT 2009 - AutoCAD LT stores properties of objects, drawings, video, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Sep 9, 2008 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

Rhino - Barcelona Pavillion Pt 01 - Bitmap Underlay - video shows placing, scaling moving a background image using Rhino 4.0, David Fano, Design ReForm.net, Sep 9, 2008 (more Rhino tutorials)

Rhino - Barcelona Pavillion Pt 02 - Drawing The Plan - video shows basic steps of drawing a plan, setting layers, creating blocks, David Fano, Design ReForm.net, Sep 9, 2008 (more Rhino tutorials)

Rhino - Barcelona Pavillion Pt 03 - Drawing The Section - video covers basics of drawing in 3D, modifying cPlane, line projection, David Fano, Design ReForm.net, Sep 9, 2008 (more Rhino tutorials)

SIGGRAPH: Bloggers Need Not Apply - bloggers denied press passes, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Sep 9, 2008 (more CAD media articles)

Transforming Objects - changing the position, size, number of objects using MOVE, ROTATE, SCALE, ALIGN, CLONE, SNAP in 3ds max, Ian Ibbotson, CADTutor, Sep 9, 2008 (more 3ds max tutorials)

Creating a Walkthrough - using AutoCAD 3D model in ds max, David Watson, CADTutor, Sep 9, 2008 (more 3ds max tutorials)

Quick Look at LAYISO - video of  LAYISO command to hide, lock all layers except those of selected objects,in AutoCAD, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Sep 9, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Tips and Tricks Volume 1 Basic - video of  properties dialog box and properties toolbar in TurboCAD, IMSI Design, Aug 6, 2008 (more TurboCAD tutorials)

Tricks and Tips Volume 1 Mid Level - video of  TurboCAD selection info palette, IMSI Design, Aug 6, 2008 (more TurboCAD tutorials)

AutoCAD 2009 Layer Properties Manager Enhancements - layer dialog box is mode-less, layers sorted differently, columns can be customized, supports dual monitor, user preferences tab for selection, JTB World Blog, Sep 5, 2008 (more AutoCAD articles)

Clear sticky Sheet Sets from Recent Documents List in AutoCAD - trick clears recent files, history in AutoCAD 2009, JTB World Blog, Sep 8, 2008 (more AutoCAD bugs articles)

New Power for Designers - affordability of high performance computing opens door for faster modeling, everyday engineering and simulation, Alan Earls, Design News, Sep 4, 2008 (more hardware articles)

Hip tip: Getting a Drawing From an Image - using IMAGE command in AutoCAD, process for big scanned images, Murat Saraldı, Daily AutoCAD, Sep 8, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

Create a Profile Without a Surface - VBA - coded routine to create a profile and the Station Offset report in Civil 3D, ChristopherF, Civil 3D Reminders, Sep 8, 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

No Surprise--PTC Up For Sale - executives had golden parachutes ready months ago, Roopinder Tara, CAD Inside Blog, Sep 8, 2008 (more CAD industry articles)

ADSK: Seats Sales Unimportant - the real important measure is the adoption of software not seats sales, says Autodesk's Carl Bass on declining unit count of Inventor, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Sep 8, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

Lattice Pushes XVL for Design Validation and CAD Data Distribution - ideal for large scale design reviews sessions involving multiple CAD files, advanced features include automated interference and clearance checking, Kenneth Wong, Cadalyst, Sep 8, 2008

Rotating the Crosshairs/Drawing at an Angle - several options to rotate  crosshairs in AutoCAD, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Sep 8, 2008 (more AutoCAD Step by Step tutorials)

Quickly Find Files in Support File Search Path - steps to locate files faster, AutoLISP routine, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Sep 8, 2008 (more AutoCAD Step by Step tutorials)

Sticky Update Pudding (Bug Watch AutoCAD Tutorial) - overcoming  problems regarding dual screen setups and vertical scroll bar, Steve Johnson, Cadalyst, Sep 1, 2008 (more AutoCAD bugs articles)

Find Area in Acres - AutoCAD calculations using AREA command, AutoLISP expression, Josh Jones, Lazy Drafter, Sep 3, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Central File in 'Four Easy Steps' - good location name, enable worksets, save work in Revit, Steve Stafford, Revit OpEd, Sep 6, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit articles)

Quickly Redirect XREF Paths - redirect XREFs paths in drawing to a new location using REDIR in AutoCAD, Josh Jones, Lazy Drafter, Sep 5, 2008 (more AutoCAD drawing commands)

Command: _DISTANCE - measure the distance between two points using command DI, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Sep 5, 2008 (more AutoCAD drawing commands)

From AutoCAD to Bricscad - Bricsys new version, lower price, better tools bound to attract AutoCAD LT and impact Autodesk, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Sep 5, 2008 (more CAD industry articles)

Alternative CAD Tools - SolidWorks tries to be master of all trades but specialized tools are sometimes needed, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Sep 6, 2008 (more CAD industry articles)

Preventing a .NET Module From Being Loaded by AutoCAD - C# routine using AutoCAD's NETLOAD mechanism on exception thrown to avoid loading, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Sep 8, 2008 (more Autodesk programming tutorials)

BIM and Green Building Studio - new plug-in for Revit enables architects to optimize the energy efficiency of designs and achieve carbon neutrality, Rick Rundell, Cadalyst, Aug 28, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit articles)

Video - Splitting a Part in SolidWorks - creating two separate parts from a single part, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Sep 6, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Creating Fillets Using Hold Lines - fillet part by specifying the tangent lines rather than the radius in SolidWorks, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Sep 8, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

A Little Taste of Design Automation with TactonWorks - support tool to configure components and drawings in SolidWorks, Gabi Jack's Blog, Sep 5, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Big Tools for Big Jobs: Wide-Format Scanners and Printers Make Small Work of Large Projects - overview of the features and capabilities available in the latest hardware from Colortrac, Contex Americas, Oce North America, Canon USA, HP, Ron LaFon, Cadalyst, Sep 1, 2008 (more large format scanners, large format printers reviews )

SolidWorks Video Tip: 2009 Numeric Sketch Input - video shows sketch entities automatically create dimensions, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Sep 8, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

Genie Out of the Bottle - recent court ruling in Vernor vs. Autodesk case a blow to software vendors who claim they license software, not sell it, Kenneth Wong, Cadalyst, Sep 1, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

The Cost of Indecision Ultimately Means Lost Jobs - indecision on interoperability issues causes companies to reuse poor CAD data, causes rework, David Prawel of Longview Advisors, Inc., Desktop Engineering, Sep 1, 2008 (more CAD translation articles)

Dassault's Very Big Bet: 3D for Your Life - Kathleen Maher, CATIA Community, Sep 3, 2008 (more CATIA articles) requires free registration

Quick Layers Palette - showing/ hiding quick layers palette, retrieving data on hidden layers in ArchiCAD, Eric Bobrow, Cadalyst, Aug 27, 2008 (more ArchiCAD tutorials)

Synchronize CAD Files Over a Wide Area - selecting data-synchronization tools, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Sep 1, 2008 (more CAD management articles)

AutoCAD P&ID Productivity Study - study reveals that transition from AutoCAD to AutoCAD P&ID is straightforward with good productivity gains, Tony Christian & Mike Evans, Cambashi, Autodesk, June 2008 (more Autodesk articles) pdf

No Muttering at the Back! Reducing the Background Noise When Sending Commands to AutoCAD - setting NOMUTT system variable to 1, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Sep 5, 2008 (more Autodesk programming tutorials)

Customize Autodesk Inventor API using C# - Pt 3 - interacting with opened assembly through API, Rajeev Lochan, SmallGuru, Aug 19, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Develop Autodesk Inventor Addin using C# - Pt 2 - creating command buttons, Rajeev Lochan, SmallGuru, Sep 1, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

What Happened to Background Images? - exporting rendering to TIFF format in Revit, Harlan Brumm, The Revit Clinic, Aug 29, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Revit Structure 2009 New Features Tutorial - video tutorial showing use of new tools, Shareaec, Sep 3, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Want to Change the Material of an Already Created Mass? - Mike Hacker, Revit Waterman, Sep 2, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

How to Automatically Re-sequence Sheet Numbers in Title Blocks with Title Block Manager - Rick Sewell, MicroStation Connections, Aug 2008 (more MicroStation tutorials) requires free registration

HLN Settings - exporting visible edges in MicroStation, Eat Your CAD, Aug 11, 2008 (more MicroStation tutorials) requires free registration 

Is 2D Drawing Doomed? - in 3D modeling world 2D drawings find new roles, Mike Hudspeth, Cadalyst, Sep 1, 2008 (more MCAD articles)

The Most Obscure SolidWorks Feature Combos - extrude to surface, multiple revolve offset, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Sep 3, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Standards Wednesday - Tolerance Accumulation - dimensioning part using chain, base line, or direct dimensioning in SolidWorks, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Sep 3, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

More Colors in LT 2009 - using 'True Color' and 'Color Books' to choose object's color, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Sep 3, 2008 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

Who Will Provide the Simulation Engineers of Tomorrow? - engineering graduates in US need to adopt career in simulation to cope with future growth of CAE market, Tim Morris, NAFEMS, July 2008 (more Engineering Analysis articles)

Bricsys Takes a Slice - Bricsys-Kemper deal might affect Autodesk's market share, Deelip Menezes Blog, Sep 1, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

Software Via the Internet Offers a Cost-Effective Alternative to Licensing - vendors like PTC, Arena, SolidWorks, Autodesk offering software as a service, Engineer Live, Sep 4, 2008 (more CAD industry articles)

Engineering Intent Must Drive Product Development - designers should use easy-to-use templates containing engineering information for developing designs, Dan Meyer of Comet Solutions, Desktop Engineering, Sep 1, 2008 (more CAD industry articles)

AutoCAD 2009 - customizable UI, new ribbon interface, menu browser, new quick access bar, quick view functionality, earns A plus, highly praised by Bill Fane, Cadalyst, Sep 1, 2008 (more AutoCAD reviews)

Book Review: SolidWorks MotionManager 2008 - training book by Rob Rodriguez covers basics of animation functions but no troubleshooting techniques discussed, $60, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Sep 3, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

AecBatchStylesEditor 2009 - works with AutoCAD Architecture and AutoCAD MEP to maintain CAD standards, has material editing features, moderately priced, more, Ron LaFon, Cadalyst, Sep 1, 2008 (more ADT reviews)

Going Bananas Over Splits - SolidWorks 2009 has ability to create split feature on fly while creating load or restraint, Chris Schaefer, Graphic Systems SolidNotes, Aug 29, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

SpaceClaim & Bunkspeed Bridge Design & Marketing - SpaceClaim to integrate HyperShot in SpaceClaim Professional for generating photorealistic images, Margaret Gurney, Desktop Engineering, Sep 3, 2008 (more MCAD articles)

Random AutoCAD Tips and Tricks For All - disabling status column on layer properties manager, using move and copy commands, using system variable OSNAPZ, more, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Sep 1, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

The Best Table in the House - linking Excel spreadsheet to AutoCAD 2008 table, Bill Fane, Cadalyst, Sep 1, 2008 (more AutoCAD tables tutorials)

Convert Qleaders to Same-Style Mleaders - using Q2M.LSP code in AutoCAD, Tony Hotchkiss, Cadalyst, Sept 1, 2008 (more AutoLISP tutorials)

First-Pass CFD Analyses: Pt 1 - CFD analyses carried out in early design phase help in better product development, Pamela Waterman, Desktop Engineering, Sep 1, 2008 (more CFD articles)

Let It Flow - Floworks enables you to view graphical representation of flow, can explain complex flow phenomenon through animations, Rajat Trehan, CATI Tech Notes, Sep 2, 2008 (more CFD articles)

Quick 3D Gear Drawing Using Solid Modeling - very simple spur gear, Murat Saraldi, Daily AutoCAD, Sep 2, 2008 (more AutoCAD solid modeling tutorials)

Digital Prototypes in Inventor: Belleville Springs - creating Belleville stack within assembly using Belleville Spring Generator, Manufacturing Community, Aug 18, 2008 (Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Editing Inventor iProperties With Vault - populating multiple iProperties in multiple components, Manufacturing Community, Sep 1, 2008 (Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

The Bug That Really Wasn't - SolidWorks doesn't allow text scale for drawing documents, Gabi Jack's Blog, Sep 2, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Lenovo ThinkStation Packs Power in a Petite Package - Lenovo ThinkStation S10 with Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 processor and NVIDIA Quadro FX 4600 graphics is suitably priced for midrange CAD applications, David Cohn, Desktop Engineering, Sep 1, 2008

Modelica Aims For Effective Model-based Simulation - MapleSim uses Modelica language to improve physical modeling through object-oriented representation, Laurent Bernardin (of Maplesoft, maker of Modelica), Desktop Engineering, Sep 1, 2008 (more engineering analysis articles)

SolidWorks 2009 Follow Up: Hole Wizard - propagating hole wizard features down to part level, Mike Puckett's Blog, Sep 2, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

Analysis Meets Design Pt 2 - ease of use, better integration with CAD software, advance hardware, and incorporation of multiphysics make non-skilled users apply CAE software to simulation, Laurie Toupin, Desktop Engineering, Sep 1, 2008 (more engineering analysis articles)

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

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

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

What is Loaded at AutoCAD Startup, and When? - first CUI files, then acad*.* files, MNL and LSP files are loaded, Steve Johnson, Blog Nauseam, Sep 1, 2008 (more AutoCAD customization tutorials)

Traversing a 3D Solid's Brep Using AutoCAD 2009's New .NET API - using Brep API from .NET application, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Sep 1, 2008 (more Autodesk programming tutorials)

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

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

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

Preventative Maintenance Tips #1 - using 'SolidWorks Rx' preventative maintenance tool, Rich Nobliski, Fisher/Unitech blog, Sep 1, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Apply Excitement of OpenGL vs Direct3D Directly to Forehead - 3D CAD community discusses if SolidWorks needs to be switched to DirectX3d API, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Sep 1, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

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