August 2009
previous articles

Boeing Pushes the Envelope on 787 Engineering Processes; Sometimes the Envelope Rips - 787 project is running late by 2 years, Randall Newton, CADCAMNet, Aug 27, 2009 (more CATIA articles) pdf

EcoDesigner - integrated with ArchiCAD 12, easy-to-use, energy evaluation tool for sustainable design, calculates optimum solution to minimize energy consumption, carbon emissions, David Chadwick, CAD User.com, Jul/Aug 2009 (more ArchiCAD reviews, AEC articles)

How 3D Printing is Changing AEC Industry - stronger materials, office-friendly equipment, easy operation, full-color models are popularizing 3D printing technology, Carlton McFaden of Anvil, InsideBiz.com, Aug 24, 2009 (more rapid prototyping articles)

New Engineering Software Market Report Comes with the Opportunity for a Personalized Deep Dive - follow-up report from Cyon Research gives priceless information through interactive worksheets, CADCAMNet, Aug 27, 2009 (more engineering articles) pdf

Preview of Alibre Design 12 Release, New Features - 3D-text feature tool, convenient thumbnail view for easy file selection, contour, lofted flange support added, CADCAM Blog, Aug 27, 2009 (more Alibre articles)

Alibre CEO Grayson: 'Destructive Creation' Defines the Opportunities Ahead - contraction reflects fundamental restructuring of American economy, Paul Grayson of Alibre, CADCAMNet, Aug 27, 2009 (more CAD industry articles) pdf

How to Animate a Flag - Cinema 4D video tutorial, Todd Day, Novedge, Aug 2009

AutoCAD 3D Conceptual Design 117 - using fillet tool for filleting 3D object, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Aug 28, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Using the Multi-Connection Sequence Terminal Symbol - AutoCAD Electrical - Single in-line symbol representing series of 6 daisy-chained terminals, Nate Holt, AutoCAD Electrical Etcetera, Aug 27, 2009 (more AutoCAD Electrical tutorials)

A Sick Dassault Systemes Joke - Dassult licensing translation technology to SolidWorks competitors while denying SolidWorks the ability to directly access CATIA native geometry, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Aug 29, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

Deelip on Mr. Ray's Comment on a CATIA-SW Translator - speculation that SolidWorks/CATIA interoperability is a business decision, ignoring user needs, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, Aug 29, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

The 3D Type Guide to Configuring Sketch Text in SolidWorks 2010 - set up custom property in sketch text tool, use custom property to control type, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Aug 28, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

SolidWorks 2010 - Revamped Help & Tutorials - web help option available within SolidWorks, 'what's new' included in help files, easy access to tutorials, newly added tutorials, Jason Raak, Rocksolid Perspective, Aug 30, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

SolidWorks 2010: Drawing Dimension Enhancements - quick placement of dimensions in drawings, ability to change common dimension properties in graphics area, improved behavior for center marks, Ricky Jordan, Ricky Jordan.com, Aug 30, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

SolidWorks 2010 Runs Faster? Maybe (Tune-Up II) - knit surface algorithm, multibody parts, delete face feature have improved, SolidWorks Legion, Aug 26, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

SolidWorks 2010 More Speed Tests (Tune-Up III) - feature statistics of SolidWorks 2009 vs. 2010, SolidWorks Legion, Aug 28, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

Confusing Terminology - using 'Jacobian check' tool for checking deformity of elements in SolidWorks Simulation, Tony Eckersley, SolidWorks UK & Ireland, Aug 28, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

A Trick or Two on How to Select in MastercamX4 - tips on vector selection with <alt> key, chain selection with <shift> key, area key, Lars Christensen, cadcamstuff.com, Aug 27, 2009 (more Mastercam articles)

Another Look at Alibre's Land Grab - interoperability to other CAD programs is important in addition to buying Alibre Design Standard at $99, Kenneth Wong, Desktop Engineering, Aug 27, 2009 (more Alibre articles)

A Look at Alibre Design V11.2 - video, easy-to-learn, parametric CAD program worth $999, but bargain at $99, Kenneth Wong, YouTube, Aug 27, 2009 (more Alibre articles)

'Check' Out $99 Alibre Design Standard - those looking for $99 version will actually download the higher priced Alibre Professional and may be surprised to learn some capabilities will not be available to them, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Aug 28, 2009 (more Alibre articles)

AutoCAD 3D Conceptual Design 116 - chamfering edges of 3D model using chamfer tool, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Aug 27, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Dynamic Block Tutorial #3: Creating Door - using wipeout to host door to wall, learn about action properties in AutoCAD, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Aug 27, 2009 (more AutoCAD blocks tutorials)

What's New in SolidWorks 2010: Sketch Fillet Preview - dynamic preview of fillet at intersection, ability to check option to dimension each fillet, Mike Puckett's Blog, Aug 28, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

SolidWorks 2010 - The 'Other' UI Changes - improved PropertyManager, larger icons for Vista, touch & multi-touch support, Jason Raak, Rocksolid Perspective, Aug 27, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

SolidWorks 2010 Usability: Hole Wizard Improvement - 2D sketch is assigned for flat surface selected, 3D sketch for non-flat surface, SolidWorks Legion, Aug 27, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

SolidWorks Network Monitor - multiple computers on network team up to convert files, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, Aug 27, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

Stop Poking the Screen. It's Only a Configuration Publisher - option to configure components while dropping into assemblies, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Aug 27, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

2010 - Speed Improvement Rumors - speed improvements in multibodies area plus knit feature, delete face feature is 95% percent faster in SolidWorks 2010, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, Aug 27, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

2010 - More Move Face and Delete Face - using face selection tool in SolidWorks 2010, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, Aug 24, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

What's the BIM Deal? - understanding fundamentals of BIM, unified BIM theory, BIM requirements, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Aug 26, 2009 (more AEC articles)

Editing 3D Geometry - Summary - choose history-based or history-free technology depending on product development process, current, future needs, Paul Hamilton, Aug 26, 2009 (more MCAD articles)

Unlocking Hidden Drafting Power within ArchiCAD - aligning wall to point while drafting/modeling, placing center window between door, corner, Jeff Olken of ARCHVISTA, AECbytes, Aug 26, 2009 (more ArchiCAD tutorials)

How to Clean Anything in AutoCAD - identify cleanup goals for datasets, optimizing cleanup workflow, resolving batch printing issues, speeding up publishing, analyzing, reorganizing XREFs, other supporting files, Helen Gorina, Autodesk University 2008  (more AutoCAD articles)

Blockbusters: Unleashing the Power of Dynamic Blocks in AutoCAD - Revealed - parameters, actions on new blocks, creating blocks with block editor, fields, LISP to automate dynamic block settings, Matt Murphy, Autodesk University 2008 (more AutoCAD blocks tutorials)

Understanding and Mastering Metric and Imperial Systems in AutoCAD - general overview of imperial, metric systems, important AutoCAD settings, block libraries with synergy, Cord Struckmann, Autodesk University 2008 (more AutoCAD unit tutorials)

Five Free Tools to Make Your Job Easier - Web-enable drawings with single click from AutoCAD, modeling simple part in Inventor LT, running drawing cleanup utility to ensure DWGs meet department standards, Benjamin Cochran, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

Construction Strategy at Autodesk - Constructware, quantity take off, Vela Systems Field BIM software integrated with NavisWorks offer solutions for construction industry, Susan Smith, AECCafe, Aug 24, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

AutoCAD 3D Conceptual Design 115 - moving, resizing sphere, checking sphere properties for correctness, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Aug 26, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

AutoCAD Virus Alert - precautionary steps for CAD managers working on AutoCAD-based platforms, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Aug 26, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)

Dynamic Block Tutorial #2: Creating Column - creating block with several column size limited to column minimum, maximum size in AutoCAD, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Aug 26, 2009 (more AutoCAD blocks tutorials)

Gluing a Point to an AutoCAD Curve Using Overrules From .NET - Pt 2 - working with network of curves, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Aug 26, 2009 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

SolidWorks 2010: A Gesture-Based, Multi-Touch Workflow for Your Eyehole - assign 4 or 8 different movements to command, adding mouse gestures to your workflow, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Aug 26, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

SolidWorks 2010 Mouse Gestures - customizable wheel can be assigned command shortcut in 8 directions, Jason Raak, Rocksolid Perspective, Aug 26, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

What's New in SolidWorks 2010: Help System - help files will be available online, Mike Puckett's Blog, Aug 27, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

SolidWorks Heads-Up View Toolbar - toolbar cannot be undocked, visibility control stored twice, specific view flyouts added in SolidWorks 2008, Jim Wilkinson, SolidWorks Blog, Aug 26, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

Use the Freeform Feature - video, creating ergonomic shapes in SolidWorks, SolidWorks APAC Blog, Aug 27, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Use Your SolidWorks File to Verify in Mastercam - setting up stock definition, clearing feature, Lars Christensen, cadcamstuff.com, Aug 26, 2009 (more Mastercam articles)

Product Review: Vectorworks Landmark 2009 - for site, landscape design, a joy to use, Greg Miller, Architosh, Aug 26, 2009 (more VectorWorks reviews)

Interview with Paul Grayson - Pt 1 - talk about Alibre's $99 offer, marketing, credibility loss in mid-range MCAD market, effect on minds of users, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Aug 26, 2009 (more Alibre articles)

Interview with Paul Grayson - Pt 2 - bloggers' role in spreading information, '80-20' argument, marketing MCAD, USP of Alibre Design, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Aug 26, 2009 (more Alibre articles)

Top Annoying Things About PLM Software - implementation scope, uniqueness, complexity, terminology, bizarre UI, slow, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank Blog, Aug 26, 2009 (more PLM articles)

AutoCAD 3D Conceptual Design 114 - editing primitive sub-objects within composite solid, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Aug 25, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Creating Ceiling in Revit Model - viewing ceiling hosted objects, using ceiling tool, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Aug 26, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

What's New in SolidWorks 2010 - new release focuses on user experience, reliability, performance, Ricky Jordan.com, Aug 26, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles) pdf

What's New In SolidWorks 2010: Hole Wizard 2D Sketch - ability to create 2D position sketch without pre-selecting face, Mike Puckett's Blog, Aug 25, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

What's New In SolidWorks 2010: Remove All Appearances - ability to easily remove appearances from faces, features, bodies, or entire parts, Mike Puckett's Blog, Aug 26, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

SolidWorks 2010: More Little Improvements That Go a Long Way - UI changes in Simulation Xpress analysis wizard, GabiJack.com, Aug 26, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

SolidWorks 2010: Sustainability and Productivity Take Center Stage - Sustainability Xpress for green design, SolidWorks 2010 creates multibody sheet metal parts, PhotoView 360 embeds decal in model's surface, supports depth of field, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Aug 26, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

SolidWorks 2010: Heads-Up View Toolbar Customization - add any command to heads-up view toolbar, hide/show toolbar, Jason Raak, Rocksolid Perspective, Aug 25, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

SolidWorks 2010: Dimension Palette and Styles - ability to edit commonly accessed aspects of dimension, SolidWorks Legion, Aug 25, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

SolidWorks 2010 Runs Faster? Maybe (Tune-up II) - results mixed, some operationa actually take longer in v2010, SolidWorks Legion, Aug 26, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

35 Minutes with Jeff Ray - SolidWorks CEO discusses million seats, v2010, direct modeling, porting to Linux and Mac, more, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Aug 25, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

Media Blitz, or SolidWorks Users Getting Excited? - blogs, forums, local user group chapters are good sources to learn SolidWorks in depth, Richard Doyle's Community Blog, Aug 25, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

Direct Editing in Rhino 3D - video, editing bracket model, YouTube, Aug 13, 2009 (more Rhino tutorials)

Variational Direct Modeling - solves all constraints at once unlike history-based parametric modeling, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Aug 24, 2009 (more MCAD articles)

TenQuestions with Dan Frayssinet, CEO of DP Technology - talk about getting started in CAM, origin of name DP Technology, sound therapy, Roopinder Tara, TenLinks.com, Aug 17, 2009 (more ESPRIT articles)

A Brief Interview with Steffen Buchwald (Siemens PLM Software) - talk about books, childhood dreams, keeping touch with clients, view of CAD media, carrier achievement, isicad, Jun 17, 2009 (more PLM articles)

Installing Algor DesignCheck V23.1 - step by step, CAD Professor, Sunith Babu, Aug 19, 2009 (more Autodesk Algor tutorials)

Up and Down the Scales in AutoCAD - text, dimension scales in model space, paper space, trans-spatial dimensions, annotative objects in AutoCAD 2008, Bill Fane, Autodesk University 2008 (more AutoCAD paper space tutorials)

Attributes from A to X: Automation to eXtractions - creating blocks with attributed data, using attributes for automation data entry, creating data extractions for tables, spread sheets, Brian Ruf, Autodesk University 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

Tune Into the Design Discovery Channel - technologies Autodesk Labs is currently exploring, advantage of collaborative web services for shared client meetings, understanding cross-platform solutions, Douglas Look, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

Automate Your Plotting: 'One Touch Plotting' - creating useful page setups, use of PC3, PMP files, CTB or STB dilemma, useful, 'smart' title blocks with or without sheet sets, Jeanne Aarhus, Autodesk University 2008 (more AutoCAD plotting tutorials)

Digitally Complete - Autodesk's 2010 manufacturing software like Autodesk Inventor, Mechanical, Electrical, Vault, Showcase provide solutions for digital prototyping, David Chadwick, CAD User.com, Jun/Jul 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Interview with Ellen Finkelstein, AutoCAD Author - talk about AutoCAD, role of AutoCAD 2010 Bible, gathering information required to write AutoCAD book, Franco Folini, Novedge, Aug 24, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)

Find Coordinates - using polar coordinates, apparent intersection OSNAP, object snap tracking, point filters in AutoCAD, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Aug 24, 2009 (more AutoCAD UCS tutorials)

5 Steps Preparing Your AutoCAD Plot - set drawing unit correctly, setup page, title block, place viewport, set scale, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Aug 24, 2009 (more AutoCAD plotting tutorials)

AutoCAD 3D Conceptual Design 113 - using visual styles to view model, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Aug 24, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

CAD Standards - CTB vs STB - STB has shorter list of options, no need to remember what color equals what weight, but not widely adopted, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Aug 24, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Where Can You Use the New Multi Body Technology in Inventor 2010? - joining housing, ribs together using combine command, Garin Gardiner, In the Machine, Aug 24, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials, rapid prototyping articles)

Circuit Builder Configure Mode - Adding a 'Pick From Icon Menu' Selection - enabling icon menu picks from within circuit builder using AutoCAD Electrical, Nate Holt, AutoCAD Electrical Etcetera, Aug 24, 2009 (more AutoCAD Electrical tutorials)

The 5 Prongs of SolidWorks 2010  - assembly visualization, configuration publisher, event based motion analysis, sheet metal enhancements, simulation, new plane options, SoldWorks: Heard, Aug 25, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

SolidWorks 2010: There Are MultiBodies Everywhere, and They Have Materials - why it is important, quick intro, how to add materials to multibodies, more. Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Aug 25, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

SolidWorks Installation Manager - improvements, step by step guide to installing  new version, Jason Raak, Rocksolid Perspective, Aug 25, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

2010 - Mouse Gestures - customizable interface can put desired commands on donut, gestures work great with tablets in SolidWorks 2010, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, Aug 24, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

PhotoView 360 2010 - ability to control floor orientation, floor visibility options, ability to save camera views, add background images, bloom effect, Rob Rodriguez.Com, Aug 24, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

Toward a BIM Paradigm - presently no single application available to model comprehensive life cycle building information effectively, Dana Smith & Michael Tardif, Architecture Week, Aug 19, 2009 (more AEC articles)

Social PLM Challenges - selecting right social tools, organization alignment with social practices, organizational policies, building organization community, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank Blog, Aug 21, 2009 (more PLM articles)

Changing Times for the CAD Media - traditional press lacks passion, it's no wonder CAD vendors court bloggers, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.,com, Aug 24, 2009 (more CAD media articles)

The $99 Effect - low price for Alibre raises many questions, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.,com, Aug 24, 2009 (more Alibre articles)

Spotlight: Mauritz Botha of IMSI/Design - DoubleCAD, comparison to AutoCAD LT, switching to professional market, future plans for DoubleCAD, Csaba Pozsarko, The Daily CatchUp, Aug 15, 2009 (more TurboCAD articles)

Korrigo for AutoCAD LT - entry level solution for engineering document management keeps process simple, transparent, uses checksum file authentication tool, David Chadwick, CAD User.com, Jun/Jul 2009 (more engineering articles)

AutoCAD 3D Conceptual Design 112 - using Boolean tools to add/remove solid objects, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Aug 21, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

AutoCAD: Breakline and Dimjogline - drawing break line symbol, representing dimension symbol with jogged line, CAD Addict, Aug 24, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Parametric Design in AutoCAD Pt 2: Dimensional Constraints - screencast, first define shape, then size of geometry, CAD Geek Speak!, Aug 21, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)

Allowing a User to Select From Multiple File Formats Inside AutoCAD Using .NET - using open choice, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Aug 21, 2009 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Gluing a Point to an AutoCAD Curve Using Overrules From .NET - Pt 1 - using TransformOverrule, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Aug 24, 2009 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

AutoCAD Architecture 2010 - UI Changes, Pt 6 - The Ribbon, Render Tab - rendering commands tab, render materials panel, sun & location panel, animations using camera, David Koch, The Architect's Desktop, Aug 23, 2009 (more AutoCAD Architecture tutorials)

Circuit Builder - Embedding Custom Calls in the Spreadsheet - AutoCAD Electrical - customizing behavior of circuit builder tool, Nate Holt, AutoCAD Electrical Etcetera, Aug 23, 2009 (more AutoCAD Electrical tutorials)

SolidWorks 2010 Review. A Big, Fat Taste of the Best, New Features - mouse gestures, fillet preview, materials for multibodies, mirror components, rapid dimensions, more reference planes, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Aug 24, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

Sustainability Xpress in SolidWorks 2010 -  estimates a parts carbon emissions, energy consumption, even effect on air and water, works inside SolidWorks 2010, GabiJack.com, Aug 22, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

2010 Knit - Worth the Price of Admission - SolidWorks enhances Knit feature for adjusting tolerance for gap, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, Aug 24, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

SolidWorks 2010 Enhancement Highlights - mouse gesture wheel introduced, help system available online, drawings enhancements, Excel-like behavior for all tables, Ricky Jordan.com, Aug 24, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

What's (Not So Obviously New) in SolidWorks 2010? - adding mates is more predictable, improved extend surface feature, smarter FeatureWorks, GabiJack.com, Aug 24, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

The Metamorphosis of the CSWP-CORE Test - completely redesigned, improved certification test will check deeper understanding of SolidWorks users, GabiJack.com, Aug 22, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

What's New in SolidWorks 2010: Mouse Gestures - hold down right mouse button and move cursor to activate mouse gestures for faster user interaction, Mike Puckett's Blog, Aug 24, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

Quick Start Tips for Pro/NC - important config.pro options, using site files for default parameter settings, saving, reusing work cells, Ryan Butcher, PTC Express, Aug 2009 (more CAM articles)

Editing 3D Geometry - Direct Editing - direct editing makes user to specify what to change, how to change geometry, Paul Hamilton, Aug 20, 2009 (more MCAD articles)

Mesh Recommendations for Flow Simulation - provide appropriate value of minimum gap size, wall thickness, custom mesh with narrow channel refinement disabled, dummy body in SolidWorks, Vikram Vedantham, 3DVision Technologies, Aug 20, 2009 (more CFD articles)

Calculate the Derivative at a Point - Mathcad tutorial, PTC Express, Aug 2009 (more Mathcad articles)

Dynamic Block Tutorial #1: Creating Wall - creating block from wall geometry, activating stretch action in AutoCAD, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Aug 20, 2009 (more AutoCAD blocks tutorials)

Updating a Conceptual Mass Between AutoCAD 2010 and Revit Architecture 2010 - video, Guillermo Melantoni, YouTube, Aug 20, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)

Creating Complex Viewports Inside Layouts - open polygon, hide boundary lines of MVIEW window in AutoCAD, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Aug 21, 2009 (more AutoCAD viewports tutorials)

Some Simple Tricks for Trimming Complex Objects - using TRIM command, using hatch object to trim boundary, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Aug 20, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Mesh Modeling 5: Creating Tabulated Meshes with TABSURF Command - moving curve along direction vector in AutoCAD, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Aug 18, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Hiding Surfaces the Quick and Dirty Way - modify FG surface style to display border, use WIPEOUT command, convert new PLINE to wipe out in Civil 3D, James Wedding, Civil 3D.com, Aug 20, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Customize your Quick Properties - customizing drafting settings for TIN surface in Civil 3D, Ove Cervin, From the Ground Up, Aug 20, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Tips for Beam Cutbacks in Coarse/Symbolic Detail - check if cutback incorrect throughout file, extension added, elevations differing in connection, beam framing into column in Revit, Kathryn Poulos, The Revit Clinic, Aug 20, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Dual Range Component Tagging: Power vs. Control - AutoCAD Electrical - setting up different component tagging sequentials, Nate Holt, AutoCAD Electrical Etcetera, Aug 20, 2009 (more AutoCAD Electrical tutorials)

DWGeditor Tip - Getting Upright…Exploring Some Interesting Properties of the PERpendicular Entity Snap - using with LINE, MOVE, STRETCH commands, SolidWorks APAC Blog, Aug 19, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Copy and Insert a Feature Into Other Profiles Automatically - SolidWorks video tutorial, Solid Professor, Aug 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

The World According to BIM, Pt 3 - define goals, assess your current situation, choose pilot project, make plan for fool-resistant transition to BIM, Pete Zyskowski, Cadalyst, Aug 20, 2009 (more AEC articles, Autodesk Revit articles)

Is Computer Design a Substitute for Hands On Experience? - designers, engineers should put themselves in users shoes before using CAD to build products, Jamie Hyneman, Popular Mechanics, Aug 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

Numberspace Now Open - online portal is public library of engineering numbers tagged with metadata, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Aug 19, 2009 (more engineering articles)

MyTools.dgnlib - setting user-specific interface dgnlib in MicroStation, Nigel Davies, Eat Your CAD, Aug 19, 2009 (requires free registration, more MicroStation tutorials)

Bound and Gagged - prohibiting media from revealing information until product release an outdated concept, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Aug 19, 2009 (more CAD media articles)

Bound, Gagged and Pissed - embargoes unevenly applied among vendors with bloggers, press, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Aug 20, 2009 (more CAD media articles)

Is PR Communism? - press embargoes from the editor and vendor points of view, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Aug 20, 2009 (more CAD media articles)

Crankin' Out the Details: Creating 2D Details from AutoCAD 3D Models - methods for working with detailing parts in assembly, creating orthographic views, displaying hidden lines, dimensioning 3D model, Steven LaKose, Autodesk University 2008 (more AutoCAD articles)

The Future of AutoCAD as a Concept to Completion Solution - validating new AutoCAD features, 3D, surface, organic modeling, conceptual design, parametric drafting, Eric Stover, Autodesk University 2008 (more AutoCAD articles)

90 AutoCAD Tips in 90 Minutes - Lynn Allen, Autodesk University 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

Managing Your Standards and Reusable Content with AutoCAD Tool Palettes - Revealed - creating, editing, locking tool palettes, palette tools from blocks, controlling palette display, roll-up speed, Matt Murphy, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

The Many Shapes of AutoCAD UCS Icons - UCSICON command for UCS icon settings, CAD Forum, Aug 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)

AutoCAD 2010 - Hidden Ribbon Trick - switching ribbon on/off, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Aug 19, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Toolspace Settings, Pt 3 - setting label's text style, visibility, layer using edit label style defaults dialog box in Civil 3D, Phillip Zimmerman, Cadalyst, Aug 19, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Where Can I See AutoCAD Command Alias List? - editing aliases from ribbon, full list is available from AutoCAD help file, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Aug 19, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Deleting a Shared Parameter - removing shared parameter without definition text file in Revit Architecture 2010, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Aug 19, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Walls - controlling height of walls, joining of walls, attaching top of walls to floors, roofs in Revit, Ian Nichols, Revit Zone, Aug 19, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Pictures in the Cloud - Autodesk's Project Showroom, Dragonfly delivered as software as service (SaaS) offer high-quality rendering, visualization through cloud computing, Kenneth Wong, Computer Graphics World, Jul 2009 (more Autodesk articles, CAD industry articles)

Is 3D Collaboration Ready for Mainstream Use? - analyzing potential of 3D data in presenting design of product, describing problem, discussing particular solution, Oleg Shilovitsky of Dassault Systems, 3D CAD Tips, Aug 2009 (more collaboration articles)

Solid Edge Tips & Tricks - #16 Command Finder - video, transition from 2D to 3D CAD systems, YouTube, Jul 20, 2009 (more Solid Edge tutorials)

Vectorworks 2009 3D Modeling - video, creating curving 3D shape using lofting, Jonathan Pickup, archoncad, Jul 30, 2009 (more Vectorworks tutorials)

AutoCAD Selection Tip - noun/verb selection, using <shift> to add to selection, Beth Powell, Beth's CAD Blog, Aug 18, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Adding Save As Command in Quick Access Tool Bar - customizing user commands in Inventor, Sunith Babu, CAD Professor, Aug 19, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Inventor Studio Renderings - Lighting - video, setting different light styles, Justin Hoey, YouTube, Aug 14, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Pushing the Revit MEP Space Naming Utility into Revit MEP 2010 - temporarily uninstall utility, then reinstall, Jill Bernhardt, The BIM Bulletin, Aug 16, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit articles)

Double Shapes- Analysis vs. Modeling - create 2 steel elements in one family, control horizontal offset of beams to satisfy modeling, analysis purpose in Revit, BIM & Beam, Aug 17, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit articles)

3 Ways to Model the Same Thing - creating SolidWorks part with o-ring groove, Brian McElyea, CADFanatic.com, Aug 18, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SolidWorks CommandManager - get access to many toolbars, features available with CommandManager, Jim Wilkinson, SolidWorks Blog, Aug 18, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SolidWorks and Mastercam Should 'Trim' the Menu and 'Extend' the Help - using trim tool for extending, Lars Christensen, cadcamstuff.com, Aug 18, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

How to Go from a SolidWorks 3D Part to Ponoko Start...Fast - layout your parts, save as illustrator file, open in Inkscape, change line color and style, save as .eps, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Aug 18, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

Editing 3D Geometry - Indirect Editing - pros, cons of history-based, history-free indirect editing, Paul Hamilton, Aug 17, 2009 (more MCAD articles)

Addendum to Our Direct-Modeling Discussion - in spite of having direct modeling capabilities, KeyCreator, IronCAD are still lesser known products, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Aug 17, 2009 (more MCAD articles)

Mastering ArchiCAD's Curtain Wall Accessory and Junction Placement Tools - modeling, modifying entire structure, its subcomponents, Attila Major, Cadalyst, Aug 17, 2009 (more ArchiCAD tutorials)

Interview with Jonathan Pickup, Vectorworks Guru and Trainer - talk about Vectorworks vs. other architectural design programs, producing training material, architecture in 3D modeling, Franco Folini, Novedge, Aug 17, 2009 (more Vectorworks articles)

Alibre for $99 - Is It Sustainable? - selling at low price may generate profit if volume is high, only then will big players take interest, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Aug 17, 2009 (more Alibre articles)

AUGI Tips & Tricks: The Final Tour - using shortcuts in AutoCAD, unique ways of using commands, customization, Donnia Tabor-Hanson, Autodesk University 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

AutoCAD 2009 Tips and Techniques - pin drawings so they stay on list, adding commands to Quick Access Toolbar, more, Lynn Allen, Autodesk University 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

3D AutoCAD for All of Us! - 3D primitive creation using 3D creation tools, improved 3D viewing, manipulating tools in AutoCAD 2009, creating visual styles, J Malitzke, Autodesk University 2008 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

CAD Enough? Understanding the Differences Between AutoCAD and MicroStation - using AutoCAD from MicroStation perspective, leverage your MicroStation skills in AutoCAD environment, think like AutoCAD to ease your transition, Jeanne Aarhus, Autodesk University 2008 (more AutoCAD articles)

AutoCAD Architecture 2010 - UI Changes, Pt 5 - The Ribbon, Annotate Tab - briefing tools, text, dimensions, scheduling, callouts, keynoting panels, David Koch, The Architect's Desktop, Aug 17, 2009 (more AutoCAD Architecture tutorials)

CAD Management: Using Layer Property Filters in AutoCAD - creating layer property filter, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Aug 18, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Block vs XREF - blocks are used as reusable contents, XREF are used while working with multiple files in AutoCAD, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Aug 17, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

10 Wall Tips - embedding wall into curtain panel, disallowing join, unlocking wall layers in Revit, Ryan Duell, The Revit Clinic, Aug 17, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

A Simple Overrule to Change the Way AutoCAD Lines are Displayed Using .NET - running TOG command, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Aug 17, 2009 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Dual Range Wire Number Tagging: Power vs. Control - AutoCAD Electrical - setting up different wire tagging sequential for power wiring vs. control wiring, Nate Holt, AutoCAD Electrical Etcetera, Aug 17, 2009 (more AutoCAD Electrical tutorials)

Animate a Part Moving Along a Path? - SolidWorks video tutorial, SolidProfessor, Aug 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Where is My Part? I Need Motion Loads - workaround is to dissolve sub assembly in simulation, Ashish Jaiswal, SOLIDNotes, Aug 16, 2009 (more FEA articles)

A Game-Changing Formula for Global Success - social product development model helps companies in risk mitigation, knowledge management, increasing productivity, operational efficiency, Robin Saitz of PTC, Desktop Engineering, Jul 27, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

Autodesk: Not Out of the Woods Yet, Despite Earnings Call Optimism - analysis of recent  quarters focuses on downward trend in gross profits and forecasts trouble for Autodesk, Naveen Selvaraj, Seeking Alpha, Aug 17, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Grill-it - creating sketch with boundary of grill, using grill tool to define boundary, ribs in Inventor, Garin Gardiner, In the Machine, Aug 13, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Parametric Design in AutoCAD Part 1: Geometric Constraints - screencast, creating relationships between lines, splines, arcs, CAD Geek Speak!, Aug 14, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)

Mesh Modeling 4: Creating Mesh Surfaces From Edges (EDGESURF) - modeling shade with four posts in AutoCAD, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Aug 16, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

MEP Sample Ribbon Panel - creating, populating panel in Revit MEP, populating Revit add-in ribbon panel with images, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Aug 14, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Wire Number Tagging Based Upon 'Wire Type' - AutoCAD Electrical - using 'wire numbers' command, Nate Holt, AutoCAD Electrical Etcetera, Aug 16, 2009 (more AutoCAD Electrical tutorials)

Autoloader - Cannot Click Next Using Filters - choose to exclude certain files while scanning, Richard Rankin, Cracking the Vault, Aug 14, 2009 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

Yes, There are 4 Navisworks Programs - Freedom Viewer is free while Manage, Simulate, Review are paid programs, Dwane Lindsey, Navisworks InfoCenter, Aug 13, 2009 (more Navisworks articles)

Differences Between Navisworks File Formats - NWC, NWF, NWD: differentiating between cache file, project file, DWF, Dwane Lindsey, Navisworks InfoCenter, Aug 13, 2009 (more Navisworks articles)

Alibre CEO Paul Grayson Discusses the New Pricing Structure - reasons behind price drop, changes in processing, marketing strategies, sustaining innovation, evolution of CAD technologies, Franco Folini, Novedge, Aug 13, 2009 (more Alibre articles)

Green Concerns Materialize - Autodesk Inventor Professional 2010, SolidWorks 2010 help users make choices of materials, calculate environmental impact of designs, Kenneth Wong, Desktop Engineering, Aug 10, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor articles, SolidWorks articles)

Green BIM: Sustainable Design with Building Information Modeling - analytical sun studies, continuous control of resource usage, design optimization scenarios, BIM for computer energy simulations, Matthew Brewster, architosh, Aug 12, 2009 (more AEC articles)

Editing 3D Geometry (Introduction) - understanding history based, history free direct/indirect editing, Paul Hamilton, Aug 13, 2009 (more MCAD articles)

Real Time Ray Tracing Just a Couple Thousand Dollars Away - StudioGPU, NVIDIA, Caustic Graphics using GPUs to offer real-time ray tracing, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Aug 13, 2009 (more CAD hardware articles)

PLM: Don't Fight Processes - Focus on People - capture existing business processes, establish social communities, plan process improvements, transformation, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank Blog, Aug 13, 2009 (more PLM articles)

New PLM, DMS Versions - Teamcenter 8 has extensive Microsoft Outlook UI to manage scheduling, workflow, engineering change assignments; Tecnomatix 9 optimizes planning, manufacturing productivity, American Machinist, Aug 12, 2009 (more Teamcenter articles)

An AutoCAD Hip Tip on Exploding Blocks with Attributes - using BURST command to explode block into individual objects, Lynn Allen's Blog, Aug 13, 2009 (more AutoCAD blocks tutorials)

Mesh Modeling 3: Smoothing Mesh Models - using SMOOTHMESHMAXLEV system variable in AutoCAD 2010 for maximum smoothness, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Aug 12, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Creating New Command in AutoCAD - creating command to set all properties to ByLayer, CAD Notes, Aug 13, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Specifying and Changing Line Spacing - using MTEXT command for setting line spacing for multiline text in AutoCAD, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Aug 13, 2009 (more AutoCAD text tutorials)

Revit Tip - Clearing Overlapping Walls and Room Separation Lines - create view template to see 'coincident' conditions, Richard Binning, Beside the Cursor, Aug 13, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

How to Execute a LISP Function, All DWGs/Project-Wide - AutoCAD Electrical - using 'project-wide utilities' command, Nate Holt, AutoCAD Electrical Etcetera, Aug 13, 2009 (more AutoCAD Electrical tutorials)

SolidWorks Labs - current projects available for download: Tagger, Treehouse, BluePrint Now, Gallery Widget, Drawings Now, SolidWorks Legion, Aug 13, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

Standard Cable Tip - using SolidWorks electrical routing, Justin Burton, YouTube, Aug 13, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Zombie Hunters Venture into Digital Prototyping - artificial intelligence products from xaitment help simulate, study, refine assembly process before plant is built, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Aug 12, 2009 (more rapid prototyping articles)

Cactus, Eggheads, and PLM - Brad Holtz of Cyon Research defines PLM as high level, enterprise wide approach to product development, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, Aug 12, 2009 (more PLM articles)

$99 Alibre Design Standard Opens the Era of Retail MCAD - Maybe - company will get a few more sales at reduced price, Randall Newton, CADCAMNet.com, Aug12, 2009 (more Alibre articles)

Negative Commentary on the Alibre $99 Offer - reduced price generates unwarranted criticism, Deelip.com, Aug 13, 2009 (more Alibre articles)

Alibre $99 Pricing Sends Shockwave - press is abuzz about price reduction from $999, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Aug 11, 2009 (more Alibre articles)

Alibre for $99 - Money Isn't Everything - robustness, support, commitment even more important, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Aug 12, 2009 (more Alibre articles)

Everything in the Entire World Marked Down to $99...Including Alibre Design - 2D CAD users wishing to move to 3D might take offer, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Aug 12, 2009 (more Alibre articles)

Secrets to Passing the AutoCAD Certification Exams - Revealed - certification exam structure, advantages of certification, key exam performance objectives, top strategies for preparing to take on-line certification exam, Matt Murphy, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

Rendering Techniques in 3D AutoCAD, Pt I - rendering basics, working with AutoCAD lights, creating photometric lights, luminary objects, David Cohn, Autodesk University 2008 (more AutoCAD articles)

Rendering Techniques in 3D AutoCAD, Pt II - preparing model for rendering, placing cameras, creating views, saving, redisplaying rendered images, David Cohn, Autodesk University 2008 (more AutoCAD articles)

The Dos and Don'ts of Dynamic Blocks - Revealed - improving productivity with grip, action features of dynamic blocks, managing, storing, retrieving dynamic blocks from tool palettes, Matt Murphy, Autodesk University 2008 (more AutoCAD blocks tutorials)

AutoCAD's 2010 Hero Image into Revit - integrating AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor in architectural project, Guillermo Melantoni, YouTube, Aug 11, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)

3D Mesh Modeling 2: Get to Know Mesh Primitives - drawing primitives in AutoCAD 2010, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Aug 12, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Capturing Images From AutoCAD Screen - using screen image capture program, saving render image to file, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Aug 11, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Hosting WPF Content Inside an AutoCAD Palette - applying effects to static 2D image, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Aug 12, 2009 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

User Enhancement to Spreadsheet-to-PLC I/O Drawing Tool - AutoCAD Electrical - customizing wdio.lsp utility, Nate Holt, AutoCAD Electrical Etcetera, Aug 12, 2009 (more AutoCAD Electrical tutorials)

Divide and Conquer - using object data class to get list of all alignment names in Civil 3D, Joshua Modglin, Civil 3D.com, Aug 11, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Model Based Estimating to Inform Target Value Design - model-based cost estimating automates time-consuming tasks of quantity takeoff, makes cost adaptation to design change management easier, quicker, Saurabh Tiwari, Josh Odelson, Alan Watt, & Atul Khanzode, DPR Construction, AECbytes, Aug 12, 2009 (more AEC articles)

People Centric PLM - A New PLM Age is Born - PTC, Dassault Systemes focus on people to simplify product development process, Chris Williams, Vuuch Voice, Aug 11, 2009 (more PLM articles)

New Backup Strategies - online backup solution like Carbonite, Smartphone mini-backup increase accessibility, save money, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Aug 12, 2009 (more CAD management articles)

CAD Management in a Continuing Recession, Pt 3 - CAD manager, blogger Robin Capper talks about recession in New Zealand, career advice, tips for cost savings, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Aug 12, 2009 (more CAD management articles)

Adaptive Meshing Increases Confidence - adaptive mesh in electromagnetic simulations helps with finite element and boundary element methods, Tom Judge, Desktop Engineering, Jul 27, 2009 (more FEA articles)

PZFlex is Sophisticated Modeling for Complexity - Paul Reynolds of Weidlinger Associates talks about virtual prototyping software, benefits brought to design cycle, challenges, Jim Romeo, Desktop Engineering, Jul 27, 2009 (more FEA articles)

PDM Tip: Debugging a SolidWorks Enterprise PDM Add-in - debugging add-in using Windows Explorer, Notepad, SolidWorks APAC Blog, Aug 10, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Scale a Model for Rapid Prototyping - SolidWorks video tutorial, SolidWorks Express, Aug 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Exporting Raster Images from Drawings - plotting raster images, save rendered images as raster files in ZWCAD, ZWCAD, Jul 30, 2009 (more ZWCAD articles)

How to Place Tables in ZWCAD Drawings - using 'paste special' function, ZWCAD, Jul 30, 2009 (more ZWCAD articles)

Plot Stamp Helps Index Drawings and Plots - using PlotStamp command in ZWCAD to find original drawings in large projects, ZWCAD, Jul 31, 2009 (more ZWCAD articles)

Alibre Design Standard for $99 - limited time offer makes third party developers to lower down cost of Alibre Design add-ons, Deelip.com, Aug 11, 2009 (more Alibre articles)

Alibre Slashes Price by 90% - Alibre CEO calls offer  'massive market share grab,' Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Aug 10, 2009 (more Alibre articles)

Desktop Data Acquisition Scales New Heights - integrating appropriate card with easy-to-use software to build inexpensive data acquisition system is easy, Peter Varhol, Desktop Engineering, Jul 27, 2009 (more CAD hardware articles)

Accelerate 3D Application Development - rapid application development framework with core 3D functions, capabilities helps focus on application-specific functionality, Anthony Lockwood, Desktop Engineering, Aug 5, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

CAD for Clunkers - benefits of discount for software developers, end users, industry/project teams, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Aug 10, 2009 (more CAD management articles)

Verification on Rebuild - advance level of checking in SolidWorks comes at cost of performance, John Setzer, SOLIDNotes, Aug 10, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

NCS Version 4.0: Revisions You Need to Know About - format requirements of each NCS components, identifying changes in NCS version 4.0, streamlining implementation of NCS formats into workplace, Charles Green, Autodesk University 2008 (more AEC articles)

Facility Management: Down to the Nuts and Bolts - preparing drawings in AutoCAD, Revit Architecture, AutoCAD Architecture, using data in CAFM, Jon Luby, Autodesk University 2008 (more AEC articles)

CUI and the Ribbon - adding new ribbon panels in AutoCAD, modifying order of existing panels, backing up, restoring ribbons, sharing ribbons with other users, Andy Warren, Autodesk University 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

Using Google Earth with AutoCAD - publishing AutoCAD data to Google Earth, importing Google Earth image, terrain data to AutoCAD, creating 4D presentations, Thomas Inzinga, Autodesk University 2008 (more AutoCAD articles)

Autodesk Inventor: Inventor Studio Renderings Pt 1 - video, Justin Hoey, YouTube, Aug 4, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Autodesk Inventor: Inventor Studio Renderings - Environments Pt 2 - video, using scene styles, Justin Hoey, YouTube, Aug 10, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Adding Attributes to Dynamic Blocks - Don't Forget ATTSYNC - defining attribute tool in AutoCAD, Richard Binning, Beside the Cursor, Aug 10, 2009 (more AutoCAD blocks tutorials)

Routing Pipe with AutoCAD Plant 3D (Pt 2) - video, using automatic pipe routing functionality, Ursula Sadiq of Autodesk, YouTube, Jul 21, 2009

Routing Pipe with AutoCAD Plant 3D (Pt 3) - video, copying/pasting discharge setup, Ursula Sadiq of Autodesk, YouTube, Jul 21, 2009

Routing Pipe with AutoCAD Plant 3D (Pt 4) - video, selecting different views of data using data manager, Ursula Sadiq of Autodesk, YouTube, Jul 21, 2009

Bentley Substation V8i Meets the New Utility - Bentley Substation integrated with ProjectWise increases collaboration, includes applications for civil site design, structural engineering, building design, dynamic plotting, Susan Smith, AECCafe, Aug 10, 2009 (more MicroStation articles)

Spelling the Same as Word - using Microsoft Word dictionary in MicroStation and AutoCAD, Eat Your CAD, Aug 10, 2009 (requires free registration, more MicroStation tutorials)

3D Mesh Modeling 1: Introduction to Mesh Modeling - constructing mesh object, smoothing, refining mesh models in AutoCAD 2010, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Aug 6, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

As-Built Survey Work Using Linework - using automated linework in Civil 3D, Justin Ziemba, Being Civil, Aug 7, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Contour 'Hooks' into Existing Grade - putting contour label style on end of every contour in Civil 3D, James Wedding, Civil 3D.com, Aug 7, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Roof Eave Cut in AutoCAD Architecture and Revit - setting SlabEdge.IsPlumbCut Property in AutoCAD Architecture, defining roof eave cut property in Revit, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Aug 7, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials, AutoCAD Architecture tutorials)

User Creates Custom 'Add New Drawing' Tool - AutoCAD Electrical - creating AutoLISP function, Nate Holt, AutoCAD Electrical Etcetera, Aug 9, 2009 (more AutoCAD Electrical tutorials)

Isos in AutoCAD Plant 3D (Pt 1) - video tutorial, creating isometric drawings in AutoCAD Plant 3D, Ursula Sadiq of Autodesk, YouTube, Jul 21, 2009

Isos in AutoCAD Plant 3D (Pt 2) - video tutorial, Ursula Sadiq of Autodesk, YouTube, Jul 21, 2009

Routing Pipe with AutoCAD Plant 3D (Pt 1) - using pipe insertion tab, Ursula Sadiq of Autodesk, YouTube, Jul 21, 2009

Episode 225 - Layout Sketches - podcast, technique definition, layout relations, creating layouts in parts, assembles, tips for using layout sketches in SolidWorks, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:Heard!, Aug 9, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

Modifying the Depth of an Emboss Tool Feature Without Changing the Library Feature - move rollback bar before emboss tool feature, edit sketch plane, replace bottom face reference, rebuild part, Alin Vargatu, SolidWorks APAC Blog, Aug 4, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

DWG Editor Tips: Text-Labeled Lines Made Simple - creating custom-labeled lines in SolidWorks, SolidWorks APAC Blog, Aug 6, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

TurboCAD Mac Pro v4 Review - photorealistic LightWorks rendering engine, updated ACIS library, 3D file formats supported, considerable price hike since last version, Michael Burns, Macworld, Aug 7, 2009 (more TurboCAD reviews)

A Guided Quest for Hidden Energy - VE-Gaia module in VE 6.0 provides logical workflow to complete specific building performance analyses, can run sophisticated climate simulations, Kenneth Wong, Cadalyst, Aug 6, 2009 (more AEC articles)

Future of the AEC Industry: 10 Trends - Raymond Kogan discusses demographics, markets, BIM, integrated project delivery approach will affect AEC industry, Architectural Record, Aug 1, 2009 (more AEC articles)

Let Me Be Your Renderer - Mental Images, Caustic Graphics, Bunkspeed, StudioGPU are offering products for real-time rendering, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Aug 5, 2009 (more MCAD articles)

People or Process Another Chicken and Egg? - social media and PLM together can improve time-to-market for products, Vuuch Voice, Aug 5, 2009 (more PLM articles)

Going for the Record - using 'action recorder' utility in AutoCAD 2009 to record series of commands, Bill Fane, Cadalyst, Aug 1, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Support File Finder - AutoCAD Electrical - AutoLISP functions find all standard AutoCAD support paths, Nate Holt, AutoCAD Electrical Etcetera, Aug 4, 2009 (more AutoCAD Electrical tutorials)

eTransmit Setups Issue - activating 'include project information' toggle option, David Koch, The Architect's Desktop, Aug 4, 2009

Sharing Tool Palettes in AutoCAD P&ID - locating tool palettes, authoring palettes in Windows Explorer, Ketiv, Aug 4, 2009

Modeling Challenge: Fades - users create air scoops on helmet using different SolidWorks techniques, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, Aug 6, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Recognize Differences Between Models, Use 'Compare Geometry' in SolidWorks - utility gives modified, unique faces plus volume comparison, Lars Christensen, cadcamstuff.com, Aug 7, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Dimensional Limits Related to an Origin - setting dimension tolerance in SolidWorks, SolidWorks Legion, Aug 5, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SolidWorks Menu Bar - understanding components of menu bar: logo, toolbar area, search box, help button, Jim Wilkinson, SolidWorks Blog, Aug 6, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Digital-Modeling Veterans Want Data for Life Cycles - common reference data standard ISO 15926 being followed, software vendors working on plant design, Tom Sawyer, ENR.com, Aug 5, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

3DVIA Virtools Tutorial 3: Creating Simple Movement (Pt 1) - video, using simple scripting, pre-packaged behaviors to move objects, YouTube, Jul 31, 2009 (more 3DVIA articles)

3DVIA Virtools Tutorial 3: Creating Simple Movement (Pt 2) - video, YouTube, Jul 31, 2009 (more 3DVIA articles)

3DVIA Virtools Tutorial 4: Importing an Animated Character - video, creating secondary animations, YouTube, Jul 31, 2009 (more 3DVIA articles)

Autodesk Facility Manager: Beyond the Basics - understanding alias table in Facility Manager, modifying to create custom buttons, exporting data to Microsoft Excel, Stephen Komisarek, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

It's Official - Autodesk FMDesktop can Make Your Practice More Profitable - building FM inventory for customer, linking FMDesktop seamlessly with existing Autodesk design products, Shaun Bryant, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

Blue Line to Bottom Line with Autodesk FMDesktop: The Real World - learning facility management, defining main stages for successful FMDesktop implementation, key factors for successful rollout, Matthew Davoren, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

Revit, AutoCAD Architectural and AutoCAD Drawings to DWF for FMDesktop - understanding connect vs. disconnect mode, when to use each, importing your DWF files into FMDesktop, Arthur Franz, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

Give Me a Hole - creating hole on cylinder in Inventor, Garin Gardiner, In the Machine, Aug 4, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Alignment Using Existing Lines - video, using regression analysis tools in Civil 3D, YouTube, Aug 3, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

SolidWorks Graphics - choose fastest, affordable GHz CPU, choose graphics card depending on types of models, Greg Corke of Develop3D, MCAD Online, Aug 4, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles, graphics cards articles)

Features vs. Mates - viewing mates, dependencies while working with assemblies in SolidWorks, Leslie Lougheed, CATI, Jul 28, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Engineering Change, Use 'Change Recognition' in MastercamX4 - difference between original and specified files, updates toolpaths, Lars Christensen, cadcamstuff.com, Aug 6, 2009 (more Mastercam articles, SolidWorks articles)

Bridging Electrical and Mechanical Designs Results in a Common Language - Mentor Graphics and PTC collaborate to give interface showing ECAD, MCAD files side by side, Kenneth Wong, Desktop Engineering, Jul 27, 2009 (more MCAD articles)

Matrox TripleHead2Go Better Than One Display - digital edition of graphic expansion module connects computer video output to 3 external monitors, David Cohn, Desktop Engineering, Jul 27, 2009 (more CAD hardware articles)

Handling Dimensions and Notes in Vectorworks 2009 View Ports - video tutorial, Jon Pickup of Archnocad, YouTube, Jul 30, 2009 (more Vectorworks tutorials)

Default Settings in V-Ray for Rhino - video tutorial, YouTube, Jul 21, 2009 (more Rhino tutorials)

Customize UI - video, customizing layout to suite your own style in Solid Edge, YouTube, Aug 4, 2009 (more Solid Edge tutorials)

How to Use Envisioneer Templates - video tutorial, Novedge, Jul 2009 (more Envisioneer articles)

An AutoCAD Hip Tip on Speedy Mousing - setting mouse to point towards default option in dialog, Lynn Allen's Blog, Aug 4, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Hybrid MEP Design and Documentation - Autodesk MEP products can contribute in conceptual engineering design, complete detailed design development to deliver best when implementing BIM for first time, Autodesk, Aug 2009 (more AutoCAD MEP articles) pdf

Labels and Tables Panel is Empty - workaround is to switch over to Home tab, close/open Civil 3D, switch back to Annotate Tab, Justin Ziemba, Being Civil, Aug 4, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Back to Work - Autoloader makes bulk loading data easier in Vault Family 2010, Brian Schanen, Under the Hood, Aug 3, 2009 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

Hints on Improving Rendering - using fillets, shadows, depth of field, background for improving rendering in SolidWorks, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, Aug 4, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Create a Parabolic Curve in SolidWorks - video tutorial, Solid Professor, Aug 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Rapid 2009 Showcases the Latest in Direct Digital Manufacturing - DDM technologies for creating lattice structures, able to bear large mechanical stresses, Leslie Gordon, CADdigest.com, Aug 4, 2009 (more rapid prototyping articles)

BIM: Fact or Fiction? Pt 3: Looking Forward to a PIM - concept of shared BIM database, BIM feeding into coordinated project integration model, Nigel Davies, Eat Your CAD, Aug 1, 2009 (requires free registration, (more AEC articles)

Element Information Properties - organizing element information by name, level, color, style, weight in MicroStation, Nigel Davies, Eat Your CAD, Aug 1, 2009 (requires free registration, more MicroStation tutorials)

Interview with Kenneth Wong, CAD Journalist and Blogger - CAD market, scope of magazines, delayed  use of 3D in browsers, CAD bloggers, journalists, Franco Folini, Novedge, Jul 22, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

BIM for FM and Beyond - brief review of BIM, meaning for facility managers, gathering information into single, comprehensive collection facility information, managing, reporting facility information graphically, Bob Fahlin, Autodesk University 2008 (more AEC articles)

The World's Greatest Training Secrets Revealed - types of learners, generational diversity between learners, methods for preparing instructional content, best practices for classroom preparation, 2D to 3D migration strategies, Matt Murphy, Autodesk University 2008 (more CAD training articles)

Designing Trainers - planning, conducting performance/training needs analysis, applying human cognitive psychological processes, research evidence to  use of text, visuals, audio in technical training, Autodesk University 2008 (more CAD training articles)

Make 'Em Laugh, Make 'Em Learn - using humor effectively to get your message across without being distracting to subject matter, Mike Parsons, Autodesk University 2008

Conditional Suppression - creating rectangular extrusion with shell, adding conditional suppression in Inventor, Garin Gardiner, In the Machine, Jul 29, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Draw a 3D Threaded Bolt - AutoCAD tutorial, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Aug 3, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Introduction to 3D Modeling - using  VPOINT command to arrange view angle, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Aug 3, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Coordinate Input in AutoCAD - entering real, relative coordinates, using AutoCAD drawing aid tools, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Aug 2, 2009 (more AutoCAD UCS tutorials)

10 AutoCAD Commands You Have Either Forgotten or Never Knew - CONVERTPOLY, DBLIST, XOPEN, TRACE, SOLID, SETBYLAYER, RK McSwain, CAD Panacea, Aug 3, 2009 (more AutoCAD undocumented commands articles)

Knowing When an AutoCAD Object is Grip-Edited Using Overrules in .NET - Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Aug 3, 2009 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Civil 3D - 2010 Write Block and Point Groups - only parent point group is transferred with block, John Evans, From Civil to Inventor, Jul 29, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Breakline Dynamic Block - Pt 1 - creating dynamic block breakline in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Jul 27, 2009 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

Breakline Dynamic Block - Pt 2 - create symmetric stretching with one parameter, 2 actions in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Jul 29, 2009 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

Breakline Dynamic Block - Pt 3 - adding rotation action to breakline dynamic block in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Jul 31, 2009 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

Bricscad v9.3.9-1 Feels Like v10 - latest release adds in-house geometry engine, fixes 170 bugs, provides access to settings more than AutoCAD does, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Jul 31, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

The Right PC CNC Brings Speed to Moldmakers - upgradeable memory, processing, execution speed, performance-specified machining, PC hardware advantage, Mark Logan, Moldmaking Technology, Aug 2, 2009 (more CAM articles)

What PLM Can Learn from Social Media - PLM should put people before processes, encourage transparency, move into cloud, enable single click publishing, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Jul 29, 2009 (more PLM articles)

Automating Engineering Calculations - Mathcad uses standard math notation to document calculations, integrates with Windchill, capture, search, reuse engineering calculations, design knowledge on enterprise-wide scale, Sandy Joung of PTC, CADdigest.com, Aug 3, 2009 (more Mathcad articles)

First Quick Tip for 3DVIA Composer - Selection Techniques - using Tab key to dig around assembly, left arrow to traverse assembly structure, assembly selection mode, Justin Burton, SolidWorks UK & Ireland, Jul 31, 2009 (more 3DVIA articles)

From CAD Standard to Quality Assurance Document - CAD standard, QA checklist for text, Mark Kiker, AUGI, Jul 2009 (may require free registration, more CAD management articles) 

How to Trounce Competitors, Domino Style, by PTC - PTC emphasizes domino effect in recent quarterly conference call, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Jul 30, 2009 (more PTC articles)

Slope Labels Should Point Downhill - rotating arrow in two point slope label in Civil 3D, James Wedding, Civil 3D.com, Jul 30, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Various Line Style Settings in Revit - changing line style of element from: object styles, graphic overrides, override graphics in view by filter, by element, Nicolas Mangon, BIM & Beam, Jul 31, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Overview of AutoCAD Electrical's WDATA Table - Intermediate Wire Network Data Table - Nate Holt, AutoCAD Electrical Etcetera, Jul 27, 2009 (more AutoCAD Electrical tutorials)

SolidWorks Regular Toolbars - controlling visibility of toolbars, docking, customizing toolbars, Jim Wilkinson, SolidWorks Blog, Jul 28, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

How to Make/Edit Material Database in SW08 or Lower Version - edit material, select new material database, add material classification, name, visual properties, Deepak Gupta, SolidWorks APAC Blog, Aug 3, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

How to Calculate the Flow Coefficient of a Valve - SolidWorks Simulation tip, Tony Eckersley, SolidWorks UK & Ireland, Jul 31, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)