April 2009
previous articles

Rocksolid Review: 3DVIA Composer - easy to publish pictures, excellent output, easy to create exploded views, Jason Raak, Rocksolid Perspective, Apr 25, 2009 (more 3DVIA articles)

Solid Edge Tips & Tricks from the Experts - #4 - video, selecting assembly reference planes, Siemens PLM Software Blog, Apr 28, 2009 (more Solid Edge tutorials)

Standardizing Differential Equations for Mathcad - using command-line differential equation solver Rkadapt, PTC Express, Apr 2009 (more Mathcad articles) 

PLM Integration Gotchas - discussing user interactive, process, SOA based integrations, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank, Apr 30, 2009 (more PLM articles)

View Two Drawing Sheets at Same Time - SolidWorks tip, SolidWorks Legion, Apr 29, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

How Many CPU Cores Do You Need? - 3D rendering software like Autodesk 3ds Max takes full advantage of quad core processors, Don Woligroski, Tom's Hardware, Apr 29, 2009 (more CAD hardware articles, 3ds Max articles)

Rhino Grasshopper - List Management - video, working with lists, managing list data, David Fano, design reform, Apr 29, 2009 (more Rhino tutorials) 

Expanding BIM with the Revit API - introduction to Revit core technology, accessing BIM model for analysis, creating Revit model through API, Anthony Hauck, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

How to Get the Most Out of the Action Recorder - pausing playback, providing new input, object selection, relative coordinates, macro management, Tom Stoeckel, Autodesk University 2008 (more AutoCAD articles)

A First Look at Autodesk NavisWorks - combining 3D CAD models to create complete whole-project view, real-time navigation of whole project, creating intelligent groups of objects, Ira Rodriguez, Autodesk University 2008 (more NavisWorks articles)

More Effective 3D Projects with Autodesk Navisworks - aggregation, management of multiple 3D design files, 3D project review, cross-discipline interference detection, management, Paul Walker, Autodesk University 2008 (more NavisWorks articles)

Creating a Boundary from Corridor - creating closed polygon around corridor using CreateBoundaryFromCorridor command in Civil 3D 2010, Almas Suljevic, Being Civil, Apr 29, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Mesh Modeling Tutorial - download link, creating conceptual design of camera, Guillermo Melantoni, What a Mesh!, Apr 29, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Interference Detection in AutoCAD MEP - video, checking for hard and soft conflicts, Nick Fuller, Avatech Support Blog, Apr 28, 2009 (more AutoCAD MEP articles)

Tag Association - workarounds to access relationship between tag and tagged element in Revit, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Apr 29, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Autodesk ImageModeler 2009 Review - creates 3D models from 2D digital images, easy to navigate interface, requires bit of learning curve, Software Editorial, Apr 2009

Autodesk ImageModeler - Build 3D Models from Photographs -powerful calibration engine, high-performance photo texturing, improved interoperability with Autodesk software, plus video demos, learning resources, Gregory Arkin, Revit 3D.com, Apr 29, 2009

ODA World Conference - Tech Soft 3D and Redway3d - demo of high-performance graphics engine HOOPS, Redsdk 2D/3D graphics engine, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Apr 30, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

ODA World Conference - ADTdirect and Facet Modeler - demo of architectural engineering package plus lightweight 3D modeler by ODA, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Apr 30, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

Customizing Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 4.0 Menus - customizing menu layout, PTC Express, Apr 2009 (more Pro/E tutorials)

Creating Mapkeys and Adding to a Toolbar in Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 4.0 - mapkey for turning off display of datum planes in model, for new part containing default parameters, PTC Express, Apr 2009 (more Pro/E tutorials)

Attaching a Reference Coincident Using a Saved View - MicroStation tip, Nigel Davies, Eat Your CAD, Apr 28, 2009 (requires free registration, more MicroStation tutorials)

When BOM Seeks the Right Enterprise Nanny - trends in bill of materials management, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank, Apr 29, 2009 (more PLM articles)

Current and Future Trends in Product Engineering, Application Development, Technology Consulting - KPIT Cummins - PLM, MES helping organizations in global economic slow down, market size for PLM, CAD, CAM software globally, in India, Prabhakar Bendre, CAD CAM News, Apr 28, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

SpacePilot PRO: The Review That Almost Wasn't - small LCD screen for visual feedback, 3DConnexion cap, function keys mapped to SolidWorks commands, GabiJack.com, Apr 27, 2009 (more mouse reviews)

Software Enables Visualization of Manufacturing Variation - direct interface between aesthetica and QMC's CM4D product quality validation software for noticing manufacturing variation, Mark Fletcher, MCAD Online, Apr 28, 2009 (more aesthetica articles)

Columbia Grasshopper Class Pt Two Data Tree - video, basics of data tree, Zach Downey, Designalyze, Apr 27, 2009 (more Rhino tutorials)

It's Official: CATIA V6 is NOT Coming to OSX - Dassault executive clears air over OSX issue, Al Dean, Mac Design, Apr 28, 2009 (more CATIA articles)

2010 Cascading and the PLIST Increment - PLIST increment stored in external file named ProductInformation.pit for Autodesk 2010 products, Tom Stoeckel, Without a Net, Apr 28, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Video About Creasing - creasing with free-form design in AutoCAD, Guillermo Melantoni, What a Mesh!, Apr 28, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Backups: Save As is a Local File - changed location for backup folder in Revit Architecture 2010, Steve, Revit OpEd, Apr 28, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Five Minute Interview: Shaan Hurley - talk on personal life, career, interests, [acronym] Online, Spring 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Open Design Alliance Conference - Day 2.5 - demo of TurboCAD constraint technology, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Apr 28, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

ODA World Conference - Constraints - Siemens' presentation on 2D dimensional constraint manager, LEDAS ready to sell their DRX modules, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Apr 29, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

ODA World Conference - DWG 2010 - ODA able to read DWG 2010 files, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Apr 28, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

Extrude. Print. Manufacture. 10 Tips to Design Your Parts for Manufacturing in SolidWorks {CheckList} - consider areas on part needing fillets, radius, chamfers, tools size on CNC, material sizes in stock, bend radius, k-factors, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Apr 28, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

What is the Use of Automatic Solve Mode in Sketcher in SolidWorks? - video, SolidWorks Guru's Blog, Apr 28, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

ODA World Conference - Day 1 - Opening Remarks - dos, don'ts of ODA, talk about re-signing ODA membership agreements, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Apr 28, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

ODA World Conference - Day 1 - Development Status - Neil Peterson of ODA talks past work, current development of ODA platform, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Apr 28, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

Open Design Alliance Conference - Day 1.5 - aspects of DirectDWG, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Apr 27, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

Open Design Alliance Conference - Day 2 - Techsoft 3D demo, ADTdirect, ODA facet modeler, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Apr 28, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

CAM Software @ the Cutting Edge - SolidCAM, GibbsCAM SolidSurfacer, Mastercam capable of handling multi-faceted, high speed, feature based machining, Lawrence Gould, Time Compression, Mar 5, 2009 (more CAM articles)

What is the Future of Search for PLM? - Microsoft Enterprise Search, Dassault 3DLive User Experience for 3D space search, 3DPartBrowser solution available, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank, Apr 28, 2009 (more PLM articles)

Intralink Scripting: Commonspace Folder Info, Pt 1 - using ILFolderTreeModel object, Marc Mettes, Inversion Consulting's CAD/PDM Automation Blog, Apr 27, 2009 (more Pro/E tutorials)

3ds Max 2010 - Topology Tools on an Edit Poly Modifier - video, modifying base geometry without losing modifications, David Fano, design reform, Apr 27, 2009 (more 3ds Max tutorials)

Civil 3D Quantifies - video, assigning pay list codes to objects, generating pay item quantity reports, Angel Espinoza, Angel's Civil 3D Thoughts, Apr 27, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Autodesk Inventor LT 2010 - modeling part design in 3D using parametric 3D solid part modeling, YouTube.com, Apr 17, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

The Power of ObjectARX - introduction to ObjectARX, AutoCAD database concepts, ObjectARX/DBX applications overview, basic custom entity features, Fernando Malard, Autodesk University 2008 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Adding Settings to the AutoCAD Options Dialog with VB.NET - accessing AutoCAD's option dialog box, adding tab to options, storing program settings, Mike Tuersley, Autodesk University 2008 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

The Basics of the Autodesk Revit API - developing application using Revit API, connecting to Revit database, getting information about model, writing parameter values to Revit database from external sources, Danny Polkinhorn, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Getting Down to BIM: Advanced Revit API - understanding Revit objects, their capabilities by snooping, improving application performance through new 2009 searching mechanisms, : Matt Mason, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Pushing Rapid Prototyping Materials to the Limit - researchers in process to develop age-resistant stereolithography materials to improve mechanical properties in selective laser sintering processes, Scott Anderson, Time Compression, Mar 4, 2009 (more rapid prototyping articles)

Proto Labs Add the Fourth Axis to Its Plans for Domination - First Cut service can rotate prototype around z axis, produce more complex component, Al Dean, Develop 3D, Apr 27, 2009 (more rapid prototyping articles)

Open Design Alliance Conference - Day 1 - ODA president renames 'libraries' as 'the platform', PDF to be supported, Q&A on ODA future, developing technical platform, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Apr 27, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

More Power, Lower Price: NVIDIA Quadro FX 4800 - affordable ultra high end graphics accelerator supports SLI frame rendering, 1.5GB video memory, offers 2 DisplayPort connectors, David Cohn, Desktop Engineering, Apr 16, 2009 (more graphics cards reviews)

Open Source PLM? - Aras Innovator PLM Solution Suite is based on Microsoft enterprise products, Martyn Day, Develop 3D, Apr 26, 2009 (more PLM articles)

How to Fix Mastercam Views for SpacePilot PRO - customizing bottom, back, left view on SpacePilot PRO, cadcamstuff.com, Apr 27, 2009 (more mouse articles)

Google Dives Into Web 3D - Google open source API O3D for creating interactive 3D graphics applications, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Apr 23, 2009

The Challenges of CAD Management, Pt 3 - coping with technology change, documenting CAD standards, passing on knowledge,  Mark Kiker, AUGI, Apr 2009 (may require free registration, more CAD management articles)

Tips for Using Simulation with SolidWorks Weldments and Gussets - understanding degrees of freedom for elements, 'bonding' between beam, plate/shell elements, Chris Schaefer, Solid Notes, Apr 24, 2009 (more FEA articles)

AutoCAD Architecture 2010 - A Fresh New Look Tied with a Ribbon - improved CUI dialog box, new location for command search, complex but logically arranged ribbon, RobiNZ CAD Blog, Apr 26, 2009 (more AutoCAD Architecture articles)

Autodesk Inventor 2010 Plastic Part Design - video, easily define shape details using native Inventor surfaces, YouTube.com, Apr 15, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Autodesk Inventor 2010 Simulation - video, motion simulation, stress analysis tools to optimize, validate product performance, YouTube.com, Apr 17, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Autodesk Inventor 2010 Assembly Design - video, design, validate, optimize large machines, YouTube.com, Apr 17, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials) 

3D Modeling 21: Creating Tabulated Meshes with TABSURF Command - creating roof from curvy line, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Apr 27, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles, AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Friday Quick Tip - Drawing Sketches - adding sketch geometry to view linked to drawing view in Inventor, Garin Gardiner, In the Machine, Apr 24, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Triangulating an AutoCAD Polyface Mesh from a Set of Points Using .NET - Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Apr 27, 2009 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Options Dialog - Alternative Path - available under application menu, Steve, Revit OpEd, Apr 24, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Revit 2010 - Local Files - creating local files for projects using worksets, Steve, Revit OpEd, Apr 25, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Get Lean with Automated 3D Data Transformation - CAD data transformation tool like Anark Core helps organizations tackle multidimensional challenges of sharing CAD data, Paul Perreault, Cadalyst, Apr 23, 2009 (more CAD translation articles)

Measuring CAD Skills Gives Greater Efficiency - cost effective methods include multiple choice questionnaires, in-house CAD test, live skills drafting, professional, vendor certifications, Tony Brown, MoldMaking Technology, Apr 2009 (more CAD training articles)

Debugging MicroStation - discussing set-up and configuration syntax, Nigel Davies, Eat Your CAD, Apr 23, 2009 (may require free registration, more MicroStation articles)

Benefits of Using the Right Measurement Tool - thickness analysis software should be integrated in CAD software to check inconsistent wall thickness areas in mold design, Bhaskar Sinha, MoldMaking Technology, Apr 2009 (more CAM articles)

PTC Visit - PTC executives admit they need blogs to market PTC products, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Apr 24, 2009 (more PTC articles)

ArchiCAD's New Virtual Building Explorer - easy to learn, add-on intelligent viewer at nominal cost, shares BIM project file, Eric Bobrow of AIA, AECbytes, Apr 23, 2009 (more ArchiCAD reviews)

Colortrac SmartLF Ci 40 Large Format Scanner - cost-effective, technical document scanner with contact image sensor, single very large solid roller with 'clamshell' design technology, Scanners4CAD, Apr 2009 (more Colortrac scanners reviews)

Affordable Options: Ceramics Meets 3D Printing - University of Washington offers low-cost ceramic mix for creating complex shapes, Susan Smith, Desktop Engineering, Apr 23, 2009 (more rapid prototyping articles)

SketchUp Scenes in Google Earth - viewing scenes created in SketchUp model when exported to Google Earth, Bonnie Roskes, AECbytes, Apr 23, 2009 (more SketchUp tutorials)

Pushing the Envelope of 3D - Sim Ops, BumpTop, Cooliris offer software to view content in 3D, Olga Kharif, Business Week, Apr 20, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

Rhino Grasshopper - Data Matching - video, connecting objects from multiple lists, David Fano, design reform, Apr 23, 2009 (more Rhino tutorials) 

Overruling AutoCAD 2010's Entity Display and Explode Using IronPython - Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Apr 23, 2009 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

VBA in AutoCAD 2010 - VBA not installed by default, still supported in AutoCAD 2010-based products, Tom Stoeckel, Without a Net, Apr 23, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Marching into Spring - extracting data from attributed title block, modifying double-click action for dimensions in AutoCAD, Michael Beall, CADTutor, Mar 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Just Like Clockwork - clipping 3D elevation, creating named view, adding command to tool palette in AutoCAD, Michael Beall, CADTutor, April 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Let's Talk About Mesh (Pt 2) - locating Gizmo to center of selection, moving objects in opposite locations, Guillermo Melantoni, What a Mesh!, Apr 23, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Video for AutoCAD Exchange About Symmetric Manipulations - using symmetry in mesh manipulation, Guillermo Melantoni, What a Mesh!, Apr 23, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Template Creation with Revit (Continued) - configuring line weights, line-types of Revit to match existing AutoCAD drawings, Steve Coburn, Hagerman & Company, Apr 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Using Offset Alignments for ROW - video, functionality in Civil 3D 2010 dynamically updates associated Parcels, Justin Ziemba, YouTube, Apr 22, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Surface Modeling from Scanned Data - scanning racing seat shell using Next Engine scanner, importing data in SolidWorks, breaking into features, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, Apr 22, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

How to Video Tip: Mate an O-Ring into a Groove - Clement Donzel, SolidWorks APAC Blog, Apr 23, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

How to Video Tip: Fill the Inner Cavity of a Valve Body - Clement Donzel, SolidWorks APAC Blog, Apr 23, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

CAD Manager's Journey into 3D, Pt 3 - survey reveals reasons for slow adoption of 3D, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Apr 22, 2009 (more CAD management articles)

Trend Tracker - manual optimization using design parameters with SolidWorks Simulation trend tracking tool, Rajat Trehan, CATI Tech Notes, Apr 22, 2009 (more COSMOS articles)

Modeling Multiphase Flows - Comsol Multiphysics software provides 2 methods: level-set method and phase-field method, Dan Smith & Ed Fontes of Comsol, CADdigest.com, Apr 23, 2009 (more Comsol Multiphysics articles)

What's the Future of Additive Fabrication? - Terry Wohler's report reveals additive fabrication market to grow to $3.5 billion by 2015, Tony Lockwood's Burning Questions, Apr 20, 2009 (more rapid prototyping articles)

Training Not a Priority? -  lunch-and-learns, evening training sessions, volunteer users in company can be useful for training during economic downturn, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Apr 22, 2009 (more CAD training articles)

Rhino Grasshopper - Intro Pt 2 - video, components making geometry, David Fano, design reform, Apr 22, 2009 (more Rhino tutorials)

Synchronous Technology for History-based NX Models - Pt 2 - moving mounting bosses and holes in history-based parametric part, Jerry Sarfati, Siemens PLM Blog, Apr 22, 2009 (more NX tutorials)

Selected for Speed: Using Selection Sets for Faster Operation - knowing when to implement selection sets for speed improvements, interface elegance, Mary West, Autodesk University 2008 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Developing Custom Websites and Applications with DWF, Autodesk Design Review, and Autodesk Freewheel - building custom enterprise applications leveraging Autodesk Design Review, Freewheel, DWF, Diane Li, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Design Review articles)

C# .NET Command School - .NET prompting API in AutoCAD 2009, application structure, LISP functions, arguments in .NET, demandload .NET assemblies, Douglas Goforth, Autodesk University 2008 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

CUIs Demystified - defining CUI components, macro, popdown, toolbar basics, working with multiple CUIs, enterprise CUIs, Robert Green, Autodesk University 2008 (more AutoCAD customizing tutorials)

AutoCAD Architecture: A Kick Start - using materials to control display properties of wall style, Tharakesh Ananthakrishnan, AUGI, Apr 2009 (may require free registration, more AutoCAD Architecture tutorials)

Two of the New Layer Enhancements in AutoCAD 2010 - ability to change color property of  layer from layer dropdown, distinct black border to indicate selected color clearly, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, Apr 22, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)

AutoCAD: Understanding the .pat Hatch Pattern Files - defining 4 elements of AR-CONC hatch pattern, CAD Addict, Apr 22, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

AutoCAD: Weekly Block #03 - Multipurpose Sports Court - learning about visibility states for dynamic blocks, CAD Addict, Apr 22, 2009 (more AutoCAD blocks tutorials)

Some Simple Tricks for Trimming Complex Objects - trimming hatch, dimension objects in AutoCAD, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Apr 22, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Omni Class Numbers - accessing OmniClass data in Revit 2010, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Apr 22, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Using Guide Curves in a Sweep Pt 2 - using surfaces to put round edge on curved part in SolidWorks, Mike Puckett's Blog, Apr 22, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SolidWorks 2 Minute Tutorial - How to Create Complex 'Sweeps' in a Single Sketch - create closed contour from 3D sketch, use 'fill surface' command, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Apr 22, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Solid Edge Tips & Tricks from the Experts - #3 - video, useful keyboard shortcuts for reorienting models, Siemens PLM Software Blog, Apr 21, 2009 (more Solid Edge tutorials)

San Francisco Startup Offers Alternative Raytracing Solution -  CausticOne accelerator card and software uses 15 patent pending algorithms, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Apr 20, 2009 (more graphics cards reviews)

Rhino Grasshopper - Intro Pt 1 - video, interface, using components, David Fano, design reform, Apr 21, 2009 (more Rhino tutorials)

Getting the Most From Parallel Systems - parallel computing toolbox in MatLab can run applications on multiple cores, Peter Varhol, Desktop Engineering, Apr 20, 2009 (more Matlab articles)

Engineering the Future of SaaS - as compared to conventional approach, SaaS is instantly available, cost efficient, integrates design-simulate-evaluate processes, Peter Collins of dezineforce, MCAD Online, Apr 21, 2009 (more engineering articles)

AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010: A Few of My Favorite Things - intelligent Civil based ribbon, improved survey tools, field to finish capabilities, integrated BIM process, Melanie Santer, AUGI, Apr 2009 (may require free registration, more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Autodesk Inventor 2010 Sheet Metal Design - video, simplifying designs of complex sheet metal parts, YouTube.com, Apr 13, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Autodesk Inventor 2010 Design and Manufacturing Documentation - generate engineering and manufacturing documentation directly from digital prototype, YouTube.com, Apr 13, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Autodesk Inventor 2010 Layout Design - using parametric sketch tools, YouTube.com, Apr 13, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Civil 3D 2010 Object Projection to Profile and Section - video, projecting feature line on to profile, Dana Probert, BIM on the Rocks, Apr 21, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

3ds Max 2010 - New 3D Modeling Tools or Graphite Modeling Tools - video, David Fano, design reform, Apr 21, 2009 (more 3ds Max tutorials)

Autodesk Proceeding with Acquisitions - recent acquisition in the context of failing economy, company still strong, Sramana Mitra, Seeking Alpha, Mar 8, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Telecommuting - AutoCAD-specific checklist organizes telecommuting workflow, Jim Rogers, Hagerman & Company, Apr 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)

When Agreements Bite You in the... - Autodesk license agreement says bankrupt customers automatically lose their licenses, Evan Yares, Evan on Engineering Software, Apr 21, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Undocumented Civil 3D Commands for Sites - AeccFindSiteOverlaps and AeccRemoveDupFeatureLines commands for fixing overlapping feature lines, Donnie Gladfelter, The CAD Geek, Apr 20, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Right Press Customization - editing dgnlib file, adding tools with context in MicroStation, Karen Fugle, Eat Your CAD, Apr 21, 2009 (requires free registration, more MicroStation tutorials)

Problems with V8i Zooming - view zooms around pivot point, not around cursor in MicroStation, Eat Your CAD, Apr 21, 2009 (requires free registration, more MicroStation tutorials)

Web Based Solution for Implementing PLM - based on 3 tier architecture with web based clients, TD PLM has task driven GUI, built in localization tools, rapid ROI, Mark Fletcher, MCAD Online, Apr 20, 2009 (more PLM articles)

Can ERP Vendors Do PLM? - companies focusing on efficiency, process management can look at ERP vendors for PLM solutions, Jos Voskuil's Weblog, Apr 19, 2009 (more PLM articles)

Saving Time and Money with Semantic Design - European researchers create highly customizable semantic PLM system that adapts company's processes by creating, maintaining its own semantic model, Science Daily, Apr 20, 2009 (more PLM articles)

SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 209 - COFES 2009 - podcast, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks: Heard, Apr 19, 2009 (more CAD show articles)

The Bob McNeel Story - AutoCAD reseller became developer of popular CAD software - Rhino, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Apr 20, 2009 (more Rhino articles)

Review: 3Dconnexion SpacePilot PRO 3D Mouse - impressive controller cap for moving in all 6 degrees of freedom simultaneously, color LCD screen added, 5 navigation keys, intelligent function keys, The SolidWorks Geek, Apr 20, 2009 (more mouse reviews)

Maxwell Render: How to Make a Transparent Material - adding bidirectional scattering distribution function, CAD Addict, Apr 20, 2009 (more Maxwell Render articles)

Enhancing CAD Drawings with Photoshop - Scott Onstott book contains AutoLISP routine to translate AutoCAD layers into Photoshop, CAD Addict, Apr 20, 2009

Freakin' Ribbon Bar - interface changes rile users, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Apr 20, 2009 (more CAD industry articles) exclusive

Are You a Twit? - Twitter creating lot of buzz but author questions usefulness of social media, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Apr 20, 2009 (more CAD media articles) exclusive

The ABC's of CUI in AutoCAD - modifying pull-down menus and toolbars, creating ribbon panel, adding to ribbon tab, assigning shortcut keys, temporary overrides, R Robert Bell, Autodesk University 2008 (more AutoCAD customizing tutorials)

VB.NET Command School - .NET prompting API in AutoCAD 2009, application structure, looping and dialogs, LISP functions and arguments in .NET, Douglas Goforth, Autodesk University 2008 (more AutoLISP tutorials)

AutoLISP Level Two: Beyond the Crash Course - working with, filtering selection sets, entity modification methods, authoring error handling functions, system variable handling, Robert Green, Autodesk University 2008 (more AutoLISP tutorials)

Save Our Source! Converting VBA to VB.NET - setting up new VB.NET project using Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition, exporting source code from VBA, running, debugging VB.NET application, Mary West, Autodesk University 2008 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Get Ready for Inventor 2010 - make enough space on hard drive, backup your files, use single project file approach, Dennis Jeffrey, AUGI, Apr 2009 (may require free registration, more Autodesk Inventor articles)

Autodesk Inventor 2010 - Installation - procedure for standard installation, creating deployments, installing tools, utilities, Sunith Babu, CAD Professor, Apr 20, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

Autodesk Inventor 2010 Native Translators - exchanging data from different CAD software, You Tube.com, Apr 13, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Autodesk Inventor 2010 AutoCAD Integration and DWG Interoperability - reusing existing DWG designs in 3D design environment, YouTube.com, Apr 13, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Autodesk Inventor 2010 AEC Exchange - using AEC exchange technology to leverage power of digital prototyping to design building systems, YouTube.com, Apr 13, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Autodesk Product Manager Updates - installing Autodesk CAD manager tools, Tom Stoeckel, Without a Net, Apr 17, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Online License Transfer FAQ - online license transfer utility for transferring standalone license activation to another system, Tom Stoeckel, Without a Net, Apr 16, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)

Revit 2010 - Curtain Panel Pattern Based - Hexagons - video, creating hexagon panels in Revit Architecture 2010, David Fano, design reform, Apr 20, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

My Single Greatest SolidWorks Tip for Large Assemblies - You Might Not Like It - make list of assemblies, sub-assemblies, simplify parts, fully define sketches, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Apr 20, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Interview with Power User SolidMuse: Anna Wood - talk about CAD software background, computer hardware, building computers, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, Apr 20, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

Smart Geometry's Show and Tell - presentations on using GenerativeComponents, parametric design software - new aesthetic for architecture, Hugh Davies, Building Design, Apr 17, 2009 (more AEC articles)

Rhino: The Equivalent of 3Ds Soft Selection - SOFTMOVE - converting linework into 3D lines, CAD Addict, Apr 20, 2009 (more Rhino tutorials)

3Dconnexion Launches the Ultimate 3D Control Device - SpacePilot Pro has context sensitive short cut buttons, 5 QuickView navigation keys, Al Dean, Develop 3D, Apr 14, 2009 (more mouse reviews)

A Conversation with Evan Yares - class action suit against ODA considered, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Apr 18, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

Is Anyone Not a Blogger? - abundance of bloggers forces TenLinks to be selective, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Apr 19, 2009 (more CAD media articles) exclusive

AutoCAD 2010 Makes Everyday Drawing Easier - changing layer color from layer drop-down list, editing grips on nonassociative hatch patterns, converting splines into polylines, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Apr 1, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)

AutoCAD 2010 New Features - customizable quick access toolbar, easier editing of multileaders, annotation enhancements, Brian Benton, AUGI, Apr 2009 (may require free registration, more AutoCAD articles)

Autodesk Inventor 2010 Cable and Harness Design - video, importing wire lists directly from AutoCAD Electrical or 3rd party application, You Tube.com, Apr 13, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Autodesk Inventor 2010 Tube and Pipe Design - video, You Tube.com, Apr 13, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Autodesk Inventor 2010 Design Accelerators - video, creating commonly used machine components based on functional requirements and design parameters, You Tube.com, Apr 13, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Overruling Explode in AutoCAD 2010 Using .NET - using TransformOverrule to customize explode for lines and circles, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Apr 16, 2009 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

3D Modeling 20: Creating Mesh Surfaces from Edges (EDGESURF) - modeling shade with four posts in AutoCAD, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Apr 20, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles, AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Extracting a Specific Size Icon from a .ico File - accessing any item in Inventor resources by name, Brian Ekins, Mod the Machine, Apr 17, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Divide Up a Polyline or Spline - using DIVIDE/MEASURE command in AutoCAD to place points or blocks evenly along curvy polyline, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Apr 18, 2009 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

COFES 2009: Putting the Social into Social Networking - tech suites make way for vendors looking to establish new relationships, Al Dean, Develop 3D, Apr 18, 2009 (more CAD shows articles)

COFES Friday Noon - session on sustainable design: sustainability requires cultural change, corporations need to rethink product lifecycles, Jon Hirschtick, The SolidWorks Blog, Apr 17, 2009 (more CAD shows articles)

COFES Friday Afternoon: Way Cool Stuff - video of gesture-based UI, demo of face recognition, Jon Hirschtick, The SolidWorks Blog, Apr 17, 2009 (more CAD shows articles)

COFES 2009 - Day 1 - market survey results, Mike Riddle, various sessions, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Apr 18, 2009 (more CAD shows articles)

COFES 2009 - Day 2 - keynote on innovative engineering for disruptive time, technology suite briefings, analyst briefings, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Apr 18, 2009 (more CAD shows articles)

COFES 2009 - Day 3 - keynotes by Joel Orr, Peter Marks, sessions on direct modeling, SharePoint, vendor meetings with PTC, Autodesk, roundtables on social networking, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Apr 18, 2009 (more CAD shows articles)

COFES 2009 - Inventor Fusion is Coming - to be offered in May, Inventor Fusion will be able to directly edit, maintaining feature tree, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Apr 17, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor articles, CAD shows articles)

COFES 2009: PLM vs Not PLM - Brad Holtz defines both processes, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank, Apr 17, 2009 (more CAD shows articles, PLM articles)

Interview: Brad Holtz, CEO Cyon Research - video, about COFES, increasing attendance at event, internships, MCAD Cafe.com, Apr 2009 (more CAD shows articles)

Using Guide Curves in a Sweep - SolidWorks tutorial, Mike Puckett's Blog, Apr 17, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Design Validation Prevents Costly Mistakes - understanding design considerations while designing gear box cover in SolidWorks, SolidWorks Expert, Apr 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Error-Proof Drawings - defining hydraulic cylinder flange using DimXpert in SolidWorks, SolidWorks Expert, Apr 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

COFES 2009 - Day 1 - CAD/PLM market survey results, international business update, technology suite open house, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Apr 17, 2009 (more CAD shows articles)

COFES 2009: Big, Bright and All About the Future of Software and Design - COFES links, blogs, Twitter coverage, videos, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Apr 16, 2009 (more CAD shows articles)

Cracking the USACE BIM Code - US Army Corps of Engineers requires files compatible with its Bentley BIM workspace, but no workable translation process currently exists, David William Edwards, AECbytes, Apr 16, 2009 (more AEC articles)

Newforma Project Center 6th Edition - stronger content management, search functions, agnostic markup capability with BIM support, task to timeline integration, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Apr 16, 2009 (more AEC articles)

AutoCAD 2010 Contextual Tab States 101 - viewing, modifying contextual tab states in CUI dialog box, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Apr 16, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)

3D Modeling 19: Smoothing Mesh Models - setting SMOOTHMESHMAXLEV system variable value, SMOOTHMESHGRID system variable for controlling mesh visibility, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Apr 16, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles, AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Revit 2010 - Spline By Points - video, using 'spline by points' command in Revit Architecture 2010, David Fano, design reform, Apr 16, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

XREF Moved Message - units in main Civil 3D drawing and XREF drawing should be same, Almas Suljevic, Being Civil, Apr 16, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Review: eDrawings for Mac - mark up files, drawing views, 3D data work together nicely, but data import is restricted, password protected DWG's don’t work, Al Dean, Mac Design, Apr 9, 2009 (more eDrawings reviews)

FeatureCAM Certified for Autodesk Inventor 2010 - FeatureCAM supports mill-turn equipment, extended 5 axis options, 4 axis simultaneous milling, Mark Fletcher, MCAD Online, Apr 16, 2009 (more FeatureCAM reviews)

3D Mice Just Took the Next Step - SpacePilot PRO 3D mouse has LCD workflow assistant, advanced MCAD navigation, intelligent function keys, superior comfort, Mark Fletcher, MCAD Online, Apr 16, 2009 (more mouse reviews)

Command 3D Space Like a Pilot - SpacePilot PRO helps access standard views, commands/tools in 3D application, ability to map AutoCAD commands/AutoLISP code to buttons, Lee Ambrosius, Hyperpics, Apr 16, 2009 (more mouse reviews)

SpacePilot PRO: The Next-Gen 3D Mouse to Rock Your CAD and More - lists function-key assignments, 5 dual function QuickView navigation keys, 1 touch access to 10 frequently used commands, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Apr 16, 2009 (more mouse reviews)

iRhino: Quick Update with Bob McNeel - stages of developmental process of Rhino on Mac, challenges faced, commercialization timeline, Al Dean, Mac Design, Apr 10, 2009 (more Rhino articles)

Rhino Grasshopper - Conditional Component - Dispatch - video, making conditional statement with dispatch component, David Fano, design reform, Apr 15, 2009 (more Rhino tutorials)

How to Animate a Spring in SolidWorks - video tutorial, Ben Edie, Solid Mentor, Apr 16, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SolidWorks CEO Discusses the Mac Platform - advantages of Mac over Windows, market not demanding SolidWorks on Mac right now, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Apr 16, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

SolidWorks, OS X, Bootcamp and the Certification Quandary - 'SolidWorks for Mac' petition is signed mostly by students, indicating future demand of SolidWorks for Mac, Al Dean, Mac Design, Apr 15, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

Hardware Hackers - Resources to Make Your Projects Aesthetically Pleasing - pros, cons of using custom manufacturing tools like Ponoko, Shapeways, Redeye, Quickparts, Protomold, eMachineShop, Joseph Flaherty, Replicator, Apr 15, 2009 (more CAM articles, rapid prototyping articles)

ODA vs Evan Yares - clause forcing members to abide by whatever ODA decides contested by its own author, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Apr 15, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

Free AutoCAD 2010 Software for Students - Autodesk means to inspire next generation of professionals, Mark Fletcher, MCAD Online, Apr 15, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

AutoCAD Architecture 2010 and Your Graphic User Interface - creating custom workspace, importing AutoCAD Architecture 2009 pull-down menus, ARCHIdigm, Apr 2009 (more AutoCAD Architecture tutorials)

Re-Order Attributes in Blocks - block attribute manager for controlling order of attributes, using  BATTMAN command in AutoCAD LT 2010, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Apr 15, 2009 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

Tapping Into the Power of the AutoCAD API - defining terms, undocumented, unsupported, unimplemented, locations and resources for finding information, Autodesk resources, Jerry Winters, Autodesk University 2008 (more AutoCAD articles)

The AutoLISP Crash Course - working with variables, functions, command line, understanding data types, user inputs, writing custom user command functions, Robert Green, Autodesk University 2008 (more AutoLISP articles)

DWG File Manipulation with VB.NET - DWG file database, do's and don'ts of working with DWG files, effects of multi-threading, best practices for reducing development time, maximizing code reuse, Jerry Winters, Autodesk University 2008 (more AutoCAD articles)

Customizing Autodesk Inventor - customizing Inventor UI to speed model and drawing creation, writing macros to automate common/complex tasks, comparing add-ins to macro, Neil Munro, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Interview with Lynn Allen, Autodesk Blogger and Evangelist - approach to blogging, AutoCAD 2010 for designing, receiving and sharing feedback, Franco Folini, Novedge, Apr 15, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Civil 3D - Clearing Object Dependencies - delete point group first to delete group, John Evans, From Civil to Inventor, Apr 15, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Adding Vertices to Roof Objects in AutoCAD Architecture - trimming corner of roof object to get new vertex. ARCHIdigm, Apr 2009 (more AutoCAD Architecture tutorials)

Merge Common Material Bug in AutoCAD Architecture - generating 2D projected elevation with complex trim profiles causes error, ARCHIdigm, Apr 2009 (more AutoCAD Architecture tutorials)

Bring Display Order Above object - edit ACA.cui file, drag, drop 'display order' above object in AutoCAD Architecture, Nathan Ellery, Aussie ACA, Apr 7, 2009 (more AutoCAD Architecture tutorials)

IEC-Style Wire Numbering - AutoCAD Electrical - adding IEC-style 'INST/LOC' prefix to each wire number, Nate Holt, Controlling the Machine, Apr 13, 2009 (more AutoCAD Electrical tutorials)

Cylindrical Column - analyzing shape of column in Revit Structure 2010, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Apr 15, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

23 SolidWorks Drawings Features the Robotic Cats Don't Want You to Know About - commands in FeatureManager for managing SolidWorks drawings easily, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Apr 15, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Dominik Hoffmann, the Man Behind the SolidWorks for Mac Petition - physicist by profession, Dominik finds Inventor less intuitive than SolidWorks, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Apr 15, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

DSSP: Convergence Leads to Quiet Revolution - digital shape sampling and processing technique for producing high-quality digital models, enables mass customization, Ping Fu of Geomagic, MCAD Online, Apr 14, 2009 (more CAM articles)

Solid Edge Tips & Tricks from the Experts - #2 - video, setting up Solid Edge to access synchronous, traditional templates, Russell, Siemens PLM Software Blog, Apr 14, 2009 (more Solid Edge tutorials)

SolidWorks PhotoView tutorials - videos cover user interface, loading models, applying appearances, applying environments, final renderings, SolidWorks, April 2009

AutoCAD 2010 Customization - Hatch Pattern, Pt 2 - creating hatch pattern type ATP171, Sunith Babu, CAD Professor, Apr 15, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles, AutoCAD customizing tutorials)

Autodesk Design Review 2010 - I'm Loving This Ribbon - save mark-up summary list, impressive canvas bar, mark up, measure tools exposed on ribbon, RobiNZ CAD Blog, Apr 14, 2009 (more Autodesk Design Review articles)

Draw with Tiled Viewports - creating, using tiled viewports, saving, restoring viewport configurations in AutoCAD, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Apr 14, 2009 (more AutoCAD tutorials)

Controlling Layers in Your Flat Pattern Export - assigning attribute to edge in Inventor flat pattern, Brian Ekins, Mod the Machine, Apr 14, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Trick for Stubborn Annotative Objects - AUDIT command unlocks annotative objects in AutoCAD, Donnie Gladfelter, The CAD Geek, Apr 14, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Optimized Overruling in AutoCAD 2010 Using .NET - defining separate overrule classes for each object, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Apr 14, 2009 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Encountering Big Files - workarounds to deal with corrupt files, images, AEC Objects, 3D objects, views, Jim Rogers, Hagerman & Company, Mar 2009 (more AutoCAD bugs articles)

AutoCAD Mechanical 2009: Layer Management Tools - setting object properties for standard, exploring mechanical layer manager, Kevin Bosch, Hagerman & Company, Inc., Feb 2009 (more AutoCAD Mechanical tutorials)

Autodesk Navisworks Object Enablers - installing object enablers in correct order, Matt Niemeyer, Hagerman & Company, Inc., Feb 2009 (more NavisWorks articles)

Autodesk ImageModeler 2009 Review - constructs accurate 3D models and scenes from still images, enhanced texture blending, comparatively expensive, Michael Burns, Macworld, Apr 14, 2009

Add-In Keyboard Shortcut - defining keyboard shortcuts for external commands in Revit 2010, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Apr 14, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Creating a CAD Standards Review Team - Size - team with 7-12 persons can better review concerns, effects of CAD standards, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Apr 13, 2009 (more CAD management articles)

Creating a CAD Standards Review Team - Who to Pick - representatives from each location with individual voices should be chosen, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Apr 14, 2009 (more CAD management articles)

Innovation in Difficult Economic Times - cost-effective innovation supported by PLM required, Daniel Staresinic of Siemens, MCAD Online, Apr 14, 2009 (more PLM articles)

How Can PLM Use Social Search to Develop the Next Innovative Products - PLM system can inform and collect feedback on future developed product in social network, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank, Apr 13, 2009 (more PLM articles)

Can RIA Technologies Help Us to Build Better Enterprise PLM - rich Internet applications like Adobe AIR, Microsoft Silver Light needed to enhance user experience of products, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank, Apr 14, 2009 (more PLM articles)

Democratization of Manufacturing - mass customization process gives users power to manufacture parts through remote production process, Jean Thilmany, Mechanical Engineering, Apr 2009 (more CAM articles)

SpaceClaim Forges Ahead with $7 Million More - SpaceClaim's CEO Chris Randles discusses extending use of 3D to under-served segments, SpaceClaim licensing activities, CAD jocks and engineers, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Apr 2, 2009 (more SpaceClaim articles)

Open Design Alliance: What a Mess - ODA changing terms of associate membership rankles author, ongoing dispute, threats of lawsuits, Evan Yares, Evan on Engineering Software, Apr 13, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

3D Searching Madness - 5 Ways to Search in 3D - Oh, Except for CAD and Design Stuff - shape search abounds for graphics but only a few CAD search based tools, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Apr 13, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

ATI FirePro V5700 - suitably priced, midrange graphic card performs flawlessly with SolidWorks, Rob Rodriguez.Com, Apr 12, 2009 (more graphics cards reviews)

Getting New Employees Up To Speed - building program to effectively ramp up employees, creating effective training, using mentors, conveying importance of standards, Ryan Wunderlich, Autodesk University 2008 (more CAD management articles)

Efficient CAD Management Through Customization - utilizing programming in CAD background, customizing menus and commands, working with CAD components' properties, Matthew Hill, Autodesk University 2008 (more CAD management articles)

WAN Solutions Shootout - sharing AutoCAD files in multi-office environment, Ray Sirois, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

VSTA : The Powerful Programming Environment of Revit Architecture - VSTA introduction, how VSTA interacts with Revit, writing VSTA programs, glimpse at power of VSTA inside Revit, Jerry Winters, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Revit articles)

Let's Talk About Mesh Pt 1 - free form design tool in AutoCAD 2010 for sculpting mesh primitives, Guillermo Melantoni, What a Mesh!, Apr 12, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)

Bridging MCAD Quadrants with 2010 - plastic part design and tooling, part and assembly simulation, AEC exchange feature in Inventor Professional 2010, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Apr 8, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

AutoCAD Weekly Block #02: Dynamic Dining Table - setting standard sizes for dynamic blocks, modifying dining table block, CAD Addict, Apr 13, 2009 (more AutoCAD blocks tutorials)

What Sustainable Design Means to the Bottom Line - video, interview with Lynelle Cameron, director of sustainability at Autodesk, Sumi Das, bnet.com, Apr 2009 (more Autodesk articles, AEC articles)

Revit 2010 - Pattern Based Curtain Panels - video, basic surface modeling techniques, David Fano, design reform, Apr 12, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Rhino Grasshopper - Tower Tutorial Pt 01 - video, using Graph Mapper to create twisting tower, David Fano, design reform, Apr 13, 2009 (more Rhino tutorials)

Rhino Grasshopper - Tower Tutorial Pt 02 - video, add railings and building up additional geometry, David Fano, design reform, Apr 13, 2009 (more Rhino tutorials)

Interview with Devon Sowell, Author of SolidWorks PDM - talk about SolidWorks PDM book, responsibilities of CAD admin, administering SolidWorks vs AutoCAD, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, Apr 13, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

SolidWorks Spell Checker (or Spelling Check) - adding words to spelling check dictionary files, SolidWorks Legion, Apr 13, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Maxon Cinema 4D 11  - bodypaint 3D module, advanced matte painting, non-linear animation, faster rendering, Tom Arah, PC Pro, Apr 2009

SmartGeometry 2009 Conference Day - parametric technologies in Beijing's new Terminal 3 airport, Olympic Stadium, in continuing construction of Gaudi's famous Sagrada Familia Church in Barcelona, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Apr 10, 2009 (more AEC articles)

Architects and CAD: A Love Hate Relationship - CAD programs limit imagination of architects, unlike pencil and paper, Arrol Gellner, Boston.com, Apr 9, 2009 (more AEC articles)

Introduction to BIM 4D Modeling - 4D model helps visualize BIM project status at any instance of time, BIM Forum, Apr 10, 2009 (more AEC articles)

3D Modeling 18: Get to Know Mesh Primitives - using _MESHPRIMITIVEOPTIONS command, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Apr 10, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles, AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

AutoCAD 2010: A Closer Look at Contextual Ribbon Tabs - context-sensitive ribbon displays relative tools as per selection made, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Apr 10, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)

Civil 3D 2010 Parcel Creation Enhancements - video, ability to use setback as frontage guide, to preview parcels before drawing, Dana Probert, BIM on the Rocks, Apr 10, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

3ds Max Design 2010 - First Impressions - easy UI, context sensitive ribbon, ability to draw freeform directly on surface of object, CAD Uzer, Apr 9, 2009 (more 3ds Max articles)

Assembly Optimization Using FEA - creating parametric geometry while minimizing mass of structure in Inventor Simulation Suite 2010, Autodesk.com, Apr 13, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

3D CAD News and Tips: Special Autodesk Tech Day Edition - Alias runs on Mac, interoperability improved, Moldflow analysis tools incorporated in Inventor, digital sketching tools under development, Carl Alviani, core77, Apr 8, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Deleting Property Sets Using the Properties Palette - purging duplicate sets from drawing in AutoCAD Architecture, David Koch, The Architect's Desktop, Apr 1, 2009 (more AutoCAD Architecture tutorials)

Extracting Points from a DEM - creating DEM surface, setting visibility of points on, converting them to Civil points in Civil 3D, Almas Suljevic, Being Civil, Apr 10, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Troubleshooting Guide for Plotting Raster Images - functions of RASTERPERCENT and RASTERTHRESHOLD variables, raster images control setting for sizing plots in AutoCAD, Justin Ziemba, Being Civil, Apr 10, 2009 (more Autodesk plotting tutorials)

Quick Customize Right-Click Menus - AutoCAD Electrical - placing 'delete component' command at bottom of right-click menu, Nate Holt, Controlling the Machine, Apr 10, 2009 (more AutoCAD Electrical tutorials)

Digital-Prototyping Software a Highlight at Autodesk Confab - Autodesk exchange file format for better interoperability between Autodesk 2010 products, Leslie Gordon, CADdigest.com, Apr 13, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Scan Me Please - Barcodes in SolidWorks - adding barcode to SolidWorks drawings, Jason Raak, Rocksolid Perspective, Apr 11, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

We Want to be Vendor of Choice for Indians: SolidWorks - interview with CEO Jeff Ray: economic scenario for SolidWorks, scope of 3D CAD in India, V K Rishi, The Economic Times, Mar 27, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

Vista vs. XP: Windows On the Mat - initial shortcomings of Vista may have been overcome, advantages of Vista could make it OS of choice for future, David Cohn, Desktop Engineering, Mar 28, 2009

HP Workstations Offer Bigger Appeal - Z series workstations with latest Intel technology, built-in high-definition audio, exclusive WattSaver feature, Mark Fletcher, MCAD Online, Apr 2, 2009 (more HP workstation reviews)

slash.dot Comments on CAD Software for the Unemployed - software vendors worried unemployed may head to free CAD software, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Apr 9, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

Free AutoCAD a Hoax - free software only for 13 months, contains watermark, plus upgrade prices is tripled, CADCAM Blog, Apr 9, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)

Google Warehouse 3D Cells - downloading model as cell in MicroStation, Nigel Davies, Eat Your CAD, Apr 7, 2009 (may require free registration, more MicroStation tutorials)

3D Modeling 17: Introduction to Mesh Modeling - creating, smoothing, refining mesh objects in AutoCAD, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Apr 8, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles, AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

AutoCAD 2010 and SSE2 Compliance - AutoCAD install will be blocked if machine processor is not SSE2 compliant, Dan Scales, Without a Net, Apr 9, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)

Installing the Revit 2010 SDK - compiling, loading SDK samples, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Apr 9, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Revit 2010 - Revolve and New Surface Patterning/Paneling - video, David Fano, design reform, Apr 9, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

AutoCAD Architecture: Irregular Walls - Endcap Tutorial - editing endcap and sill plan, CAD Addict, Apr 10, 2009 (more AutoCAD Architecture tutorials)

Positioning Assembly Occurrences - VBA macro for positioning parts in Inventor, Brian Ekins, Mod the Machine, Apr 9, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Let's Get Specific: Customizing the Display of Individual AutoCAD Objects Using .NET - Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Apr 10, 2009 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

The U and I of the New UI in Inventor 2010 - Q&A about assembly tools, viewing options, tooling commands, Mark Flayler, IMAGINiT Manufacturing Solutions Blog, Apr 8, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Inventor File Translators - chart for Inventor file transitions, Mark Flayler, IMAGINiT Manufacturing Solutions Blog, Apr 9, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

Revit Pointers or 'Crayon Requiem' - improved pointer visibility, organized pointers with badges, Erik Egbertson, Inside Factory, Apr 9, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit articles)

How Tagging Can Prevent PLM from a Compulsive Obsessive Disorder Problem - total tagging approach help organize product related information in PLM system, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank, Apr 9, 2009 (more PLM articles)

Live World - Is It Common Future for CAD, PLM, AEC, BIM, GIs? - live access to information is common to PLM and AEC, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank, Apr 10, 2009 (more PLM articles)

How to Input the Special Symbol in ZWCAD - use character map in ZWCAD or copy symbol from MS Office Word, Karl Lee, ZWCAD, Mar 12, 2009 (more ZWCAD articles)

Optimizing ZWCAD 2009 Design Capabilities in Designing 3D Buildings - UNION command for joining shapes, ability to apply materials to 3D objects, DVIEW command to set perspective views of model, Musa Zakaria, ZWCAD, Mar 25, 2009 (more ZWCAD articles)

3DVIA Composer Tip: Create Consistent Size Balloons - changing document properties, Clement Donzel, SolidWorks APAC Blog, Apr 8, 2009 (more 3DVIA articles)

3DVIA Composer Tip: Exporting Views from One SMG to Another - export views to *.SmgView file, Clement Donzel, SolidWorks APAC Blog, Apr 8, 2009 (more 3DVIA articles)

HyperMove 1.0 - 3D scene creation and animation software with tools to import data, extensive library of materials and texture,  Al Dean, MCAD Online, Apr 7, 2009

Sketch Blocks - Almost Like Legos - creating custom profile in Inventor 2010, Garin Gardiner, In the Machine, Apr 8, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Inventor 2010 Application Options - save reminder for saving work at adjusted time, CAD Geek Speak!, Apr 7, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

User Interface - customizable Revit 2010 UI organizes buttons on tabs, three ribbon modes, ability to tear off Project Browser, Paul F Aubin's Blog, Apr 7, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit articles)

New Copy/Paste in Vault 2010 - ability to copy/paste non CAD files from one folder to another, CAD Geek Speak!, Apr 6, 2009 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

Customizing the Display of Standard AutoCAD Objects Using .NET - Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Apr 8, 2009 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

In-Place Reference Editing - editing external DWG references in AutoCAD LT 2010, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Apr 3, 2009 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

Clusters Deliver Low Cost Supercomputing - characteristic of good computing cluster - standard hardware, fast dedicated intersystem communication, global shared memory, unified storage, Peter Varhol, Desktop Engineering, Mar 29, 2009 (more engineering analysis articles, hardware articles)

Factor of Safety - Play it Safe - create only one FOS plot for entire assembly, check FOS for displayed parts only, Ashish Jaiswal, Solid Notes, Apr 8, 2009 (more FEA articles)

CAD Manager's Journey into 3D, Pt 2 - readers conflicting responses on adopting 3D, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Apr 8, 2009 (more CAD management articles)

Spring Cleaning for Computers - delete BAK files, store backup files in a portable backup drive, compact Outlook data files, uninstall old programs, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Apr 8, 2009 (more CAD management articles)

Serious Joke - Why CAD Needs to Tweet? - CAD is speaking social language to improve collaboration for better product development, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank, Apr 7, 2009 (more PLM articles)

PLM and Project Management - Marriage or Divorce - content integration between general purpose project management tools and PLM is needed to reduce costs, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank, Apr 8, 2009 (more PLM articles)

Have You Lost Any Valuable Information Today? - utilizing simulation assets to fullest for quality, consistency, better product development, Paul Lalor of for SIMULIA, Desktop Engineering, Mar 29, 2009 (more engineering articles)

Considering BIM - user friendly BIM provides better visualization, coordination of construction documents, collaboration among departments, Kari Moosmann, Concrete Construction Online, Mar 1, 2009 (more AEC articles)

The BIM Boom - economic slowdown has positive impact on BIM, companies adopting to gain competitive edge, Andy O'Nan, Concrete Construction Online, Apr 6, 2009 (more AEC articles)

Vectorworks 2009/Spotlight 2009 - parasolid 3D modeling kernel incorporated, improved snapping, selecting and importing, option of preserving folder hierarchy, David Elliott, Live Design, Mar 11, 2009 (more VectorWorks reviews)

Custom Patterns with Paneling Tools - video, creating custom paneling routines using paneling tools plug in for Rhino, Brian James, Rhino Tech Tips, Apr 7, 2009 (more Rhino tutorials)

Inheriting a CAD Standards Review Team - issues of inherited team - hidden agendas, existing alliances, pecking order, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Apr 7, 2009 (more CAD management articles)

Working with DWG Pt 4: DWG Advanced Save Options - dropping unsupported line styles, creating true color from DGN color indices in MicroStation, Nigel Davies & Karen Fugle, Eat Your CAD, Apr 6, 2009 (requires free registration, more MicroStation tutorials)

AutoCAD 2010 Customization - Hatch Pattern - creating square, hatching with line type ATP171, Sunith Babu, CAD Professor, Apr 8, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles, AutoCAD customizing tutorials)

Point Blocks Independent of Your Point Marker - creating figures in Cvil 3D 2010, Jason Hickey, Being Civil, Apr 6, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Reapplying Description Keys to Points - Civil 3D 2010 tip, Jason Hickey, Being Civil, Apr 7, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

AutoCAD MEP 2010 - New File Format - ability to save to new format as well as to earlier versions, Beth Powell, Beth's CAD Blog, Apr 7, 2009 (more AutoCAD MEP articles)

Inventor Tech Day at Autodesk - 2 new levels of Vault, Product Stream renamed as Vault Manufacturing, demo on importing blocks from AutoCAD, converting to Inventor blocks, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Apr 7, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Inventor Tech Day at Autodesk - II - overview of Alias 2010 running on Mac, preview of  sketching software Project Bauhaus, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Apr 7, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Deeper Parameter Exploration - studio light component has Revit parameters in question, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Apr 6, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Using Surfaces to Expand Modeling Capabilities - modeling 3D surfaces, learning about different surface types, Mike Hudspeth, Desktop Engineering, Mar 28, 2009 (more MCAD articles) 

KeyCreator Tips and Tricks - dimensioning arcs on curved surfaces, Walt Silva, Apr 8, 2009 (more KeyCreator articles) pdf

Calculating Dynamic Forces in Pro/ENGINEER Mechanism Dynamics and Sending Them to a Pro/ENGINEER Mechanica Structure - PTC Express, Mar 2009 (more Pro/E tutorials)

Solid Edge Tips & Tricks: View Manipulation - video, You Tube, Apr 7, 2009 (more Solid Edge tutorials)

Hewlett Packard Z800 Workstation - nice looks, latest Intel technology, no cable clutter inside, highly engineered to handle most complex CAD applications, John Virata, The US Daily, Mar 30, 2009 (more HP workstation reviews)

The AMD ATI FirePro V8700 Cuts the Cost of Power - affordable 3D workstation-class graphics card with DisplayPort connectors, 30-bit display pipeline, David Cohn, Desktop Engineering, Mar 28, 2009 (more graphics cards reviews)

Setting Up Mathcad ODE Solvers for Units - ODE solution for shock model, Philip Oakley, PTC Express, Mar 2009 (more Mathcad articles) 

AutoCAD 2010 Customization - LINETYPE - II - creating linetypes using text editor or by directly saving file in acad.lin file from command prompt, Sunith Babu, CAD Professor, Apr 7, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles, AutoCAD customizing tutorials)

Revit 2010 - Removing Edges and 3D Snapping - video, David Fano, design reform, Apr 6, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

The Thankless Job of a CAD Manager - best practices for day-to-day CAD management, understanding importance of teamwork, learning to change your game, R Yoshi Honda, Autodesk University 2008 (more CAD management articles)

CAD Standards: How to Get Started - understanding layers, blocks (in DWG vs. tool palette), text styles, dimension styles, creating default template, Beth Powell, Autodesk University 2008 (more CAD management articles)

Common Sense AutoCAD - discussing standard settings, misapplied rules, common mistakes, undiscovered shortcuts, Mark Kiker, Autodesk University 2008 (more CAD management articles)

CAD Manager's Training, Standards, and Productivity Guide - identifying right training topics, getting your training plan and budget approved, tips for becoming better classroom instructor, Robert Green, Autodesk University 2008 (more CAD management articles)

Win, Win, Draw - drawbacks of AutoCAD LT favor Bricscad Pro that is half price of LT, has most of APIs of AutoCAD, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Apr 6, 2009 (more AutoCAD LT articles, CAD industry articles)

Autodesk Software Now Free to All - Autodesk assistance program offers selected Autodesk software free for 13 months, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Apr 6, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Create a Page Setup for Plotting - AutoCAD step-by-step tutorial, Ellen Finkelstein, CADdigest.com, Apr 15, 2009 (more Autodesk plotting tutorials)

Making Skeletal Modeling Easy with Autodesk Inventor - creating and positioning multiple components based upon geometry of single base, Rob Cohee of Autodesk, YouTube, Apr 3, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Jigging an AutoCAD Solid Using IronRuby and .NET (Well, Almost) - Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Apr 6, 2009 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

SmartGeometry 2009 Report - focused on GenerativeComponents and its uses in AEC industry, beta version deployed, Susan Smith, AECCafe, Apr 6, 2009 (more MicroStation articles)

Working with DWG Pt 1: DWG Open Options 1 -  referencing DWG, preserving MicroStation settings, Nigel Davies & Karen Fugle, Eat Your CAD, Apr 6, 2009 (requires free registration, more MicroStation tutorials)

Working with DWG Pt 2: DWG Open Options 2 - using seed file global origin, mapping logical names to XRef block names, Nigel Davies & Karen Fugle, Eat Your CAD, Apr 6, 2009 (requires free registration, more MicroStation tutorials)

Working with DWG Pt 3: DWG Basic Save Options - converting DGN files to DWG in MicroStation, Nigel Davies & Karen Fugle, Eat Your CAD, Apr 6, 2009 (requires free registration, more MicroStation tutorials)

Justifying Your Attendance - ideas for convincing your boss to let you attend PTC/USER event, PTC/User.org, Apr 6, 2009 (more PTC articles)

Pro/ENGINEER and Direct Editing - buying CoCreate indicates that PTC is not going to add direct modeling capability to Pro/E, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Apr 6, 2009 (more Pro/E articles)

Time to Make the CAD Software - key areas are software development, quality assurance, education and training, product planning, Mark Burhop, Siemens PLM Software Blog, Apr 5, 2009 (more Solid Edge articles, CAD industry articles)

How to be Successful with Upfront CFD & FEA - link to articles on implementing upfront CAE, Jeff Waters, lifeupfront.com, Apr 4, 2009 (more CFD articles, FEA articles)

The Basics of Paneling Tools - video, using paneling tools plug in for Rhino, Brian James, Rhino Tech Tips, Apr 4, 2009 (more Rhino tutorials)

AutoCAD 2010 Customization - LINETYPE - accessing all linetypes, definition, Sunith Babu, CAD Professor, Apr 4, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles, AutoCAD customizing tutorials)

AutoCAD 2009/2010: Quick Tip No.2 - Workspaces - switching between ribbon and AutoCAD classic workspace, Shaun Bryant, Not Just CAD!, Apr 3, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

2010 Alias Design - What's New - addition of row of icons in diagnostic shade pallet, updated user defined shader, visual states, CAD Geek Speak!, Apr 3, 2009

AutoCAD and DWG Viruses Made in VBA or AutoLISP -  VBA is not installed as default in AutoCAD 2010, minimizing virus infection, Jimmy Bergmark, JTB World, Apr 5, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

How to Add Custom Frame Values to Your Structures - editing frame data in Civil 3D, Justin Ziemba, Being Civil, Apr 3, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Terrain Modeling & Delaunay Triangulation  - more points result in better triangulation in Civil 3D, Scott McEachron, Paving the Way, Apr 3, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D articles)

PLM as the Enterprise Backbone: Emerging with Advantage - innovative PLM able to anchor all enterprise systems, Brian Chambers, 3D Perspectives, Mar 2, 2009 (more PLM articles)

PLM as the Enterprise Backbone Pt 2: Product Portfolio & Program Management - managing both processes for better data mastering and integration in present economic downturn, Brian Chambers, 3D Perspectives, Mar 20, 2009 (more PLM articles)

PLM as the Enterprise Backbone Pt 3: Working Smart with the Supply Chain - PLM provides visibility, standardization, helps manage global collaboration, Brian Chanbers, 3D Perspectives, Apr 3, 2009 (more PLM articles)

PLM Content Downstream Usage, Googlenomic and Futuristic Search - product data should be available for asset management, support, maintenance, other uses, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank, Apr 3, 2009 (more PLM articles)

Can Chaos Become Order Through PLM? - risks involved in mid market and managing those for successful PLM implementation, Jos Voskuil's Weblog, Apr 3, 2009 (more PLM articles)

What is SolidWorks Toolbox? - activating, using toolbox, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, Apr 5, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SolidWorks Tutorial 3 - Magnetic Block - downloadable tutorial, exploring hole wizard, SolidWorks toolbox, part configurations, Marie Planchard, Learn Create Succeed,  Apr 5, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

How to Use SolidWorks Simulation (COSMOS) Efficiently and Effectively? - virtual engineering analysis at different stages of product design helps reduce prototype, testing costs, Dhanachezhian Duraikannu, SOLIDNotes, Apr 5, 2009 (more FEA articles, COSMOS articles)

Shell Elements Then and Now - video, creating mesh using shell elements in COSMOSWorks, SolidWorks Simulation, GabiJack.com, Apr 3, 2009 (more COSMOS articles)

T-Splines 2.0 for Rhino 4.0 - video, add-on creates smooth shapes, YouTube, Mar 2009 (more Rhino tutorials)

Figure Command Examples - importing ASCII file in Civil 3D 2010, Scott McEachron, Paving the Way, Apr 2, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D articles)

Draw/Pick Gallery - Revit 2010 is click-wise more efficient than Revit 2009, Erik Egbertson, Inside Factory, Mar 30, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit articles)

Draw/Pick Gallery - Pt II - all pick methods are consolidated in Revit 2010, Erik Egbertson, Inside Factory, Mar 31, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit articles)

Deal with Gaps in Hatch Boundaries - using REDRAW or REGEN commands in AutoCAD LT 2010, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Apr 1, 2009 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

Mac Fanbois Get their Wish: AutoCAD - survey might indicate users' wishes for first version of AutoCAD for Mac, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Apr 3, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)

AutoCAD Weekly Block #01: Dynamic Wardrobe - creating dynamic block, CAD Addict, Apr 2, 2009 (more AutoCAD blocks tutorials)

Using IronRuby with AutoCAD - defining RBLOAD command, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Apr 2, 2009 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

AutoCAD: Using an Excel Sheet as If It Was an XREF - CAD Addict, Apr 2, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

AutoCAD 2009/2010: Quick Tip No.1 - The Ribbon - ribbon is divided into panels that can be extended, Shaun Bryant, Not Just CAD! Apr 2, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Array Objects Along a Polyline - using DIVIDE or MEASURE command in AutoCAD, Brian Benton, CAD-a-blog, Apr 3, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Pro/ENGINEER: Old Is Gold - though written in C programming language, Pro/E is still very capable, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Apr 3, 2009 (more Pro/E articles)

Orienting a Room and Model Together in Pro/E Wildfire 4.0 - by locking room to model, PTC Express, Mar 2009 (more Pro/E tutorials)

Mating in SolidWorks: Introduction - best practices when using mates, The SolidWorks Geek, Apr 2, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Simplify Model for Meshing - SolidWorks 2009 simplifies geometry and creates derived configuration, Vikram Vedantham, 3DVision Technologies Blog, Apr 1, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SolidWorks - Create and Use Custom Title Blocks - creating 2D drawing and adding as part of custom template path, CAD Tutorials, Apr 1, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SolidWorks Tutorial 2 - Picture Holder Assembly - downloadable tutorial, Learn Create Succeed, Marie Planchard, Apr 2, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Discussing CAD Standards - basic rules, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Apr 1, 2009 (more CAD management articles)

Is It Time for a Synchronized Bill of Materials? - single BOM with all relevant information can be synchronized, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank Blog, Apr 2, 2009 (more PLM articles)

Direct or History-Based Modeling? - both techniques have their uses, Leslie Gordon, CADdigest.com, Apr 2, 2009 (more MCAD articles)

AutoCAD Architecture 2010 - UI Changes, Pt 2 - Resizing the Ribbon - minimizing to panel titles, hiding command button area, David Koch, The Architect's Desktop, Apr 1, 2009 (more AutoCAD Architecture articles)

Autodesk Navisworks Manage 2010 - New Features - TimeLiner tool adds 4D schedule simulation, clash detective tool for identification, inspection, reporting of interferences in 3D project model, Volker Joseph, Beyond the Paper, Apr 1, 2009 (more NavisWorks articles)

2010 Preview: Object Projection - project object into profile view in Civil 3D 2010, Seth Hall, Being Civil, Apr 2, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Now Where Is It? - tool in Civil 3D 2010 'Help' utility locates most used commands, Angel Espinoza, Angel's Civil 3D Thoughts, Apr 1, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D articles)

Revit 2010 - Make Form - Add Edge and Profile - video, adding new profiles, David Fano, design reform, Mar 31, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Creating and Maintaining a CAD Manual - determining proper method for creating standards and manual, creating user-friendly manual, deriving means for implementing and maintaining new standards, Gene Gladden, Autodesk University 2008 (more CAD management articles)

The National CAD Standard - Revitized - creating US National CAD Standard (NCS) compliant family libraries and project templates, configuring Revit to include NCS formats, identifying relationship between BIM, NCS, Ed Lowe, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Revit articles)

AutoCAD Emergency Room - identifying most significant issues reported by AutoCAD users, troubleshooting frequent AutoCAD problems, implementing best practices for AutoCAD maintenance, Leonardo Casado, Autodesk University 2008 (more AutoCAD articles)

Making the Move from AutoCAD to Revit Architecture - identifying types of CAD user, levels of CAD ability, examining process flow for continuously improving CAD productivity, BIM definition, top tips for implementing Revit, Rory Vance, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Revit articles)

CTRL Your Trim - using TRIM, EXTEND commands to edit line in Inventor, Garin Gardiner, In the Machine, Mar 30, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Autodesk ImageModeler 2009 - easy-to-use tool for generating 3D models from 2D digital images, supports many digital image formats, better interoperability with other Autodesk applications, Ron LaFon, Cadalyst, Apr 1, 2009

DWF View Definition - creating 3D DWF with custom view using coordinates of 3D view defined in Revit, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Apr 1, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

The Grip With the Long Name on Assembly Baselines - feature toggles assembly origin grip to baseline grip in Civil 3D, Jason Hickey, Being Civil, Apr 1, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Toolspace Settings 2 - editing feature settings in Civil 3D, Phillip Zimmerman, Cadalyst,Mar 27, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials) 

A Trick for Comparing Two DWF Files - video, built-in compare tool in Autodesk Design Review, Jason Pratt, Connected, Mar 31, 2009 (more DWF articles)

Selection Updates - tips on crossing selections in MicroStation V8i, Nigel Davies, Eat Your CAD, Mar 31, 2009 (requires free registration, more MicroStation tutorials)

MicroStation Configuration 101 - configuration introduction, levels, briefing 4 main configurations, Karen Fugle, Eat Your CAD, Apr 1, 2009 (requires free registration, more MicroStation tutorials)

1 Minute Video Tip: Enterprise PDM Workflow - Clement Donzel, SolidWorks APAC Blog, Apr 1, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Another Amazing Use for the ALT Key in SolidWorks: Hint - BOM's - displaying BOM properties, moving BOM using ALT key, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Apr 1, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Solibri Model Checker - powerful compression technology, ability to combine multiple disciplinary models in one file, easy to use, well atorganized interface, but needs better documentation, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Mar 31, 2009 (more Solibri Model Checker reviews)

NVIDIA Quadro FX 4800 - quieter graphics card with many connectivity options, supports 30 bit color displays, certified for many CAD applications, Ron LaFon, Cadalyst, Mar 31, 2009 (more graphics cards reviews)

Geomagic Closes the Reverse Engineering Loop - Geomagic Studio links with SolidWorks, Inventor, Pro/E to give clean, trimmed, intelligent model, Al Dean, Develop 3D, Mar 31, 2009 (more Geomagic Studio articles)

Can We Build PLM Bottom Up? - workable options are: availability of problem-oriented tools, adaptable data and process models, portal tools and enterprise search, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank, Apr 1, 2009 (more PLM articles)

BRX - Under the Hood - more functions are being added to BRX SDK regularly, maintaining quality, Deelip.com, Mar 31, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

Buildings Getting Weirder - curvy buildings all the rage, software scrambles to keep up, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Mar 31, 2009 (more AEC articles) exclusive

Get to Know AutoCAD 2010, Pt 14: Dimensional Constraints 3 - applying coincident geometric constraint, renaming parameters, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Apr 1, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)

AutoCAD 2010 Tips - Keyboard - displaying key tips for particular tool, Sunith Babu, CAD Professor, Mar 28, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)

Disable InfoCenter in AutoCAD 2010 - AutoLISP to disable InfoCenter so AutoCAD 2010 loads faster, Owen Wengerd, Outside the Box, Mar 30, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)

The Ribbon's Length - Civil 3D 2010 ribbon changes depending upon resolution, Angel Espinoza, Angel's Civil 3D Thoughts, Mar 31, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D articles)

Revit 2010 - Sweeping and Reference Points - video, making sweeps in conceptual mass environment, David Fano, design reform, Mar 30, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Revit 2010 - Make Form Direct Manipulation - video, direct manipulation tools in conceptual mass environment, David Fano, design reform, Mar 30, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

You, Recession-Proof - responsibilities of CAD manager , users to make organization more efficient during recession, Dennis Jeffrey, AUGI, Mar 2009 (may require free registration, more CAD management articles)

Running Commands Using the API - getting command names, providing input to commands, command execution behavior in Inventor, Brian Ekins, Mod the Machine, Mar 30, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Tangible View Cube - small, wireless hand held device used for controlling orientation of on-screen 3D model in Autodesk products, Sunith Babu, CAD Professor, Mar 28, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Navisworks and AutoCAD Civil 3D Transportation Demo - video, using Navisworks for review, clash detection of objects and construction sequencing, Volker Joseph, Beyond the Paper, Mar 31, 2009 (more NavisWorks articles)

Filter for a Family - using Revit SDK sample ElementsFilter, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Mar 31, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit articles)