December 2009
previous articles

The Complacency of Subscription Income - subscriptions bring revenues for vendors, could be dangerous for future of CAD, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Dec 23, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

The Changing Face of Parametric Modeling - Pro/E Wildfire 5.0 includes ability to directly push, pull, poke, pinch on surfaces, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Dec 23, 2009 (more Pro/E articles)

Tip: Using Sew Tolerance to Perform Round - verifying geometry, closing gaps using ConstructionTree structure in solidThinking, Alex Mazzardo, The solidThinking Blog, Dec 22, 2009 (more solidThinking articles)

More MicroStation Text Tools (2) - updating fields, modifying objects, changing text attributes, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Dec 23, 2009 (more MicroStation tutorials)

Combine Drawing Templates Using Sheet Formats   - Autodesk Inventor tutorial, CAD Geek Speak!, Dec 22, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Pasting Looping Surfaces - combining design surface with hole in middle with overall existing surface in Civil 3D, Brian, Civil 3D Plus, Dec 23, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Editing Hatches in 2010 - ability to change hatches without redrawing boundaries, add/remove grips in AutoCAD 2010, Rockmaster's CAD Resources, Dec 22, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

How to Disable F1 Key - using CUI in AutoCAD, Almas Suljevic, Being Civil, Dec 22, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Challenges with Revit 2010 Massing Environment !! - workaround uses sketch mode in Revit 2010, David Light, Revit, Dec 22, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Alibre Design vs SolidWorks - Alibre can not compare with advanced modeling features of SolidWorks, Deelip.com, Dec 22, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

Stretching Cylinder Length Without Affecting Current Features - SolidWorks drawing, Solid Professor, Dec 22, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Doug's Quick Tips - framing around images in AutoCAD, multiple cleanup groups to assist with wall cleanups in ACA, Douglas Bowers of AIA, AU Online, Dec 13, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips, AutoCAD Architecture tutorials, Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Inventor Multi Body Modeling: How to Use with Autodesk Vault   - Mark Flayler, IMAGINiT Manufacturing Solutions Blog, Dec 21, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Helical Gears with the Design Accelerator in Autodesk Inventor - finding normal diametral pitch of gear, Allen Gager, AU Online, Dec 14, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Coordinating in the BIM Workflow - coordinating models properly, exporting 2D information from Revit, Dan Bayer, AU Online, Dec 13, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Creating a Simple Table Family - creating table top, bottom in Revit, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Dec 22, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Insanely Great Stairs and Railings with Autodesk Revit exclusive  - best practices for stairs, railings, compelling in-the-box techniques, exceptions to rules of stairs, railings, Phil Read, Autodesk University 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

LEED-ing Your Project Into the Green Revolution: Achieving EQc 8.1 with Autodesk Revit Architecture 2010 and Energy Analysis Software exclusive  - creating schedules to calculate glazing factors, preparing model for export to gbXML, calculating footcandle levels in regularly occupied rooms, Nick Bower, Autodesk University 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Conceptual Design in Autodesk Revit Architecture 2010 exclusive   - various form-making, editing techniques using new conceptual design tools, using parametric relationships to precisely drive building form, David Fano, Autodesk University 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Not Your Dad's CAD: Phasing and Design Options in Autodesk Revit exclusive   - dealing with issues of multiple phases of work, using phasing/demo tools effectively for design & construction uses, Beau Turner, Autodesk University 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Complex Surfacing in SolidWorks - using configurations to create petals of different shapes, sizes, Deelip.com, Dec 21, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Bend Lines in a Lofted Bend - make sure for each profile to include corresponding curved, straight Vernon Keho, FISHER/UNITECH Blog, Dec 21, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Flow Freezing - speeding up flow simulation analysis including heat transfer in SolidWorks, Ken LaVictor, FISHER/UNITECH Blog, Dec 21, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

nXt for Rhino - Basics - opening model, creating, editing materials, adding ground plane, Scott Davidson, Rhino Tech Tips, Dec 18, 2009 (more Rhino tutorials)

#AU2009 Day 3 - Thursday - presentation on Revit for film and stage, session focused on using MEP BIM, Bluestreak application from Autodesk Labs for collaboration, RobiNZ CAD Blog, Dec 9, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Markup Set Manager... Not Your Father's DWF - Autodesk DWF vs. Adobe PDF, going through review loop, Steven LaKose, AU Online, Dec 14, 2009 (more DWF articles)

AEC Content on the Ribbon - create customized ribbon tool using tool palette tool in AutoCAD Architecture, David Koch, AU Online, Dec 13, 2009 (more AutoCAD Architecture tutorials)

Associative Project Edges - projecting edges to plane associatively in Inventor, Garin Gardiner, In the Machine, Dec 18, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Faceting AutoCAD Curves Using .NET - break AutoCAD curve into series of line segments or facets, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Dec 18, 2009 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Reset Layer Viewport Overrides from VPLAYER - removing viewport overrides in AutoCAD, turning layer overrides on/off in current drawing, Tom Stoeckel, Without a Net, Dec 18, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Isometric Circles - set snap type to isometric, using ellipse command to create isometric circles in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Dec 16, 2009 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

Isometric Dimensions - adding aligned dimensions to cube in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Dec 18, 2009 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

RME - Duct Center Lines in Hidden Visibility  - getting round ducts to display their centerlines in Revit, Daryl Gregoire, Revit Rocks!, Dec 18, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Project Location Dialog & Disable Shared Positioning - Ryan Duell, The Revit Clinic, Dec 18, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Revit Tip for Making 3D Views of Individual Levels - Jill Bernhardt, The BIM Bulletin, Dec 20, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Surfacing in SolidWorks - creating leaf of sprig, Deelip.com, Dec 20, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SolidWorks Benefits in Design & Manufacture for Higher Productivity  - bringing 2 configurations at part level into assembly, Clement Donzel, SolidWorks APAC Blog, Dec 20, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

How to Animate a Spring  - animating spring with rotation movement in SolidWorks, Clement Donzel, SolidWorks APAC Blog, Dec 21, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Wacom Multitouch and SolidWorks 2010 - Wacom Bamboo tablet is of limited use in SolidWorks 2010, despite claims of being touch-enabled, can scale pictures with two finger gestures, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, Dec 17, 2009 (more tablet reviews)

Loading Parts From Your Last Session When Opening NX - command to load NX with bookmark, Hakan Sonmezler, NXway, Dec 17, 2009 (more NX tutorials)

Tips for Working with Layers - setting properties of new layer similar to that of existing layer in AutoCAD, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Dec 16, 2009 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Automate Sheet Setup with Named Page Setups - capturing settings inside AutoCAD PLOT command, Donnie Gladfelter, The CAD Geek, Dec 17, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Camera Mapping Made Easy in Autodesk 3ds Max - Joy Voltenburg, Hagerman & Company, Inc., Winter 2009 (more 3ds Max tutorials)

Disrespectful Column Lines - reset offending column to crop or to 3D extents in Revit MEP, Todd Shackelford, CAD Shack, Dec 17, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Event Report: Autodesk University 2009 - CEO Carl Bass' keynote on continuum of successful technology, talk about future developments at Autodesk, Inventor Publisher introduced, Autodesk Seek web service being expanded, Cyrena Respini-Irwin & Nancy Spurling Johnson, Cadalyst, Dec 17, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Autodesk University 2009: AEC Keynote and Design Computation Symposium - keynote lacking depth, substance, design computation symposium, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Dec 17, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Part Builder: How to Add Custom Part Sizes - editing part size values to get 32" corrugated metal pipe in Civil 3D, Seth Hall, Being Civil, Dec 17, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Accessing Civil 3D Objects with AutoLISP - finding point near alignment based on station, offset in Civil 3D, R McSwain, CAD Panacea, Dec 17, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Crossing Profile Label - Almost Done - creating crossing profile label dynamic to pipe in Civil 3D, Christopher Fugitt, Civil 3D Reminders, Dec 17, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Movie Makers Wanted: A Quick Look at Inventor Publisher Technology Preview - 3D documentation publishing application for creating assembly instructions, repair manuals, other CAD-based documents, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Dec 17, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

Autodesk Inventor Tip - Changing Units  - change units of parts, assemblies, Justin Hoey of Autodesk, YouTube, Dec 16, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Easy Autodesk Inventor Simulation Pt 4 of 4  - improving Da Vinci design, Justin Hoey of Autodesk, YouTube, Dec 16, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Generating the Core and Cavity with Autodesk Inventor Tooling  - CAD Geek Speak!, Dec 17, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

BIM Success Requires a Culture of Collaboration - collaborative culture needs to be set between design firms and contractors to get substantial benefits of BIM, Steve Watt of WinEstimator, CADCAMNet.com, Dec 10, 2009 (more AEC articles)

SketchUp: Exporting an Animation with Good Quality - CAD Addict, Dec 17, 2009 (more SketchUp articles)

Autodesk Users Still Ask 'Bentley Who?' - Bentley's aspires to growth but cannot catch Autodesk, Randall Newton, CADCAMNet.com, Dec 10, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

The Complete Guide to Configuring AutoCAD Architecture 2010 for Your Office exclusive  - proven methods for organizing content on network, best ways to deal with main, enterprise CUIs, successfully sharing, managing tool palettes, T Meehan of AIA, Autodesk University 2009 (more AutoCAD Architecture tutorials)

Command Versioning in AutoCAD - ensuring reliable recording, playback with Action Recorder, AutoCAD commands supporting versioning, Tom Stoeckel, Without a Net, Dec 16, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Exporting Vault File data  - exporting data in file pane, CAD Geek Speak!, Dec 14, 2009 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

Don't Go Half Way Using Revit MEP - Creating Systems is a Must - connecting multiple plumbing fixtures to each other with pipe under default system name, Scott Brisk, Revit MEP, Dec 16, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Custom Ribbon Tab - using undocumented .NET assemblies to access Revit ribbon, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Dec 16, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Custom Stairs and Railings in Autodesk Revit Architecture 2010 exclusive  - creating families for posts, balusters, panels, railings, stair nosings, learning to design winding, spiral staircases, Eric Wing, Autodesk University 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Collaborating Across Disciplines with Autodesk Revit Architecture, MEP, and Structure exclusive  - sharing coordinate systems, positioning information, linking project files, managing those links, control visibility/graphics of linked projects, David Cohn, Autodesk University 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Autodesk Revit Architecture for AutoCAD Architecture Geeks exclusive  - describing benefits, concerns of single building model environment, functionality of worksharing, worksets, describing how details, construction documents are generated in Revit, Matthew Dillon, Autodesk University 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

SolidWorks World 2010 Presenter Spotlight: Wayne Tiffany - talk about learning experiences at event, hot topics of show, interacting with SolidWorks employees, Matthew West, SolidWorks Blog, Dec 16, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

Tips & Tricks, the Sequel - 'Ctrl'+8 changes view to normal to, F5 turns filter toolbar on/off, create geometry without snapping in SolidWorks, Jeff Mirisola, Jeff's Tool Shed, Dec 16, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Flatten - CSWP Sheet Metal - measuring flattened bend lengths, getting values for bends in SolidWorks, Chris, 3D Engr, Dec 15, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Dynamic Section View  - creating dynamic section view animation in SolidWorks Motion Manager, Clement Donzel, SolidWorks APAC Blog, Dec 17, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Motion Stress Recovery - calculating loads generated in a component using SolidWorks Motion simulation, Rajat Trehan, CATI Tech Notes, Dec 16, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Macro Recording - SolidWorks - exploring macro toolbar, Sachin Nalawade, CAD Xperts, Dec 16, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Hi-Fidelity CAD - digital tools cannot overcome every limitation, Al Dean, Develop 3D, Nov 26, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

Solutions are Becoming Easier to Use, Not Just Faster - COMSOL Multiphysics 4.0 makes simulation-based modeling easier, making better products, Steve Robbins, Desktop Engineering, Dec 1, 2009 (more COMSOL Multiphysics articles)

Breaking Down the Barriers - Pro/E Wildfire 5 introduces direct modeling, has ribbon-based UI, ability to create simplified sub-assemblies, faster weldments creation, CAD User, Oct/Nov 2009 (more Pro/E reviews)

Back to Basics: Multi-CAD and PLM - vendor's trends in multi-CAD environment, strategy for company to support multi-CAD in PLM environments, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank Blog, Dec 15, 2009 (more PLM articles)

More MicroStation Text Tools (1) - placing, modifying notes, using enter data fields, text node tools, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Dec 16, 2009 (more MicroStation tutorials)

The Answer is Blowing in the Wind - CFD, FEA techniques are proving helpful in predicting wind farm's performance, Joel Thakker of IDAC Ltd., CAD User, Oct/Nov 2009 (more CFD articles)

Easy Autodesk Inventor Simulation Pt 3 of 4   - improving Da Vinci design, Justin Hoey of Autodesk, YouTube, Dec 15, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Residential Stair Turn in AutoCAD Architecture - using AEC stair object to create L-shaped stairs with riser at 90 degree turn, Doug Bowers, Applying Technology to Architecture, Nov 23, 2009 (more AutoCAD Architecture tutorials)

Property Compliance - fixing errors related to property compliance check in Autodesk Vault, Doug Redmond, It's All Just Ones and Zeros, Dec 15, 2009 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

Conceptual Modeling Tips with Joe K - making 'boomerang' ceiling in Revit, Joe Kendsersky of Autodesk, Buildz, Dec 15, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Walls on 2 Different Levels Joined? - resetting association when including walls at varying levels in same selection in Revit, Ryan Duell, The Revit Clinic, Dec 15, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Linking Revit MEP Models Into Revit Architecture - create 3D view, set discipline to coordination, set display setting, David Light, HOK BIM Solutions, Dec 15, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Flattening a Non-Linear Conical Surface in SolidWorks. Is It Possible? - using loft bend sheetmetal feature to flatten non-linear ring, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Dec 15, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

Looking Beyond BIM to Business Information: The Role of agcXML in Streamlining Information Exchange - public data specification helps users validate content of data exchange, Michael Tardif of AIA, AECbytes, Dec 14, 2009 (more AEC articles)

'Who Sold You This, Then?' - DriveWorks Solo works on rule-based design, reconfiguring SolidWorks model, David Chadwick, CAD User, Oct/Nov 2009 (more DriveWorks reviews)

Autodesk's New Upgrade Pricing Policy - all upgrades will cost 50% of new license, customers might opt for subscription, Deelip.com, Dec 15, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Interview: Patrick Aragon, Group Project Manager, Project Dragonfly, Autodesk - AECCafe, Dec 14, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Creating Non-Rectangular Paper Space Viewports in AutoCAD Using .NET - using subset of ellipse, circle, closed spline, closed polyline, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Dec 14, 2009 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Where's My Double Click Extents & Other Mouse Settings? - setting mouse wheel double-click to zoom to drawing extents in AutoCAD, Shaan Hurley, Between The Lines, Dec 14, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Text Wrap in Annotations - setting multiline width property in attribute tag in an AutoCAD P&ID, Ketiv, Dec 14, 2009

Isometric Planes - drawing isometric planes using isometric snap, ortho in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Dec 14, 2009 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

Autodesk Inventor Multi Body Assembly Layout  - demo of assembly modeling technique, Rob Cohee, YouTube, Dec 11, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Up and Running - book by Wasim Younis on Autodesk Inventor Simulation 2010 deals with mechanical simulation, dynamic simulation, David Chadwick, CAD User, Oct/Nov 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

Creating Profile Parameters - creating parameters, family types, 3D Revit family, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Dec 15, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Revit Calculating Standard Roof Slopes by Formula - constraining reference lines to create down stream roof slope parameters, Daryl Gregoire, Revit Rocks!, Dec 14, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Better by Design - SolidWorks 2010 has SustainabilityXpress tool, SketchBook Pro style wheel, ability to select multiple faces, easier publishing of models to 3D ContentCentral, better model visualization, David Chadwick, CAD User, Oct/Nov 2009 (more SolidWorks reviews)  

4 Workflow Roadblocks in SolidWorks - dual monitor bugs, Windows-type functionality bugs slow down performance, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, Dec 14, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

Unfold and Fold - CSWP Sheet Metal - inserting time dependent SolidWorks features, Chris, 3D Engr, Dec 14, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

An AutoCAD Holiday Hip Tip on Cleaning Up Your Drawing Files   - purging zero length geometry, empty text objects in AutoCAD 2010, Lynn Allen's Blog, Dec 11, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Post AU2009 - AutoCAD MEP 2010 Settings - using object-based layer keys, Beth Powell, Beth's CAD Blog, Dec 12, 2009 (more AutoCAD MEP articles)

Easy Autodesk Inventor Simulation, Pt 2 of 4   - improving Da Vinci design, Justin Hoey of Autodesk, YouTube, Dec 11, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Autodesk University 2009 AEC Report - keynote of CEO Carl Bass focused on technology continuum, sustainability presentation by Amory Lovins, 7 tech trends of design presentation, Susan Smith, AECCafe, Dec 14, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Sustainable Experts Poised to Reshape Autodesk University's Future - Autodesk's C-FACT focuses on corporate standards for carbon emissions, Kenneth Wong, Turning Green, Dec 4, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Postmortem on Autodesk University 2009 - HP SkyRoom videoconferencing demo, NVIDIA RealityServer showcased, Project Twitch for trying Autodesk software online, Kenneth Wong, Desktop Engineering, Dec 10, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Autodesk University 2009 Roundup   - technology preview of Inventor Publisher, Autodesk Twitch, cloud computing, Josh Mings at AU, Kenneth Wong, YouTube, Dec 8, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Cleaning Up Your Drawing - using MAPCLEAN command to apply cleaning filters in Civil 3D, Almas Suljevic, Being Civil, Dec 11, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Setting General Legal Des. Report Units & Precision - changing LandXML reporting tool settings in Civil 3D, Mark Spatz, Civil3d.com, Dec 11, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Creating Profile Family - choosing family template, drawing profile, using profile for wall sweep in Revit, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Dec 11, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Planar Panels: 2 Ways to Get Flat - making flat curtain panels using massing tool set in Revit 2010, Zach Kron, Buildz, Dec 14, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Using Crop View Feature   - showing particular portion of any view on SolidWorks drawing, Solid Professor, Dec 14, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Episode 252 - SolidWorks Sustainability   - description of features, 'online info' sustainability calculator tool, SolidWorks Sustainability website, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:Heard!, Dec 13, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

Let's Move Beyond Modeling - true CAD innovation sounds rare today, Joel Orr of Cyon Research Corp., CADdigest.com, Dec 11, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

Architosh Talks to Viktor Varkonyi, CEO Graphisoft - talk about Graphisoft BIM Server, Teamwork 2.0, collaboration, reinforcing value of IFC, ArchiCAD on Mac, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, architosh, Dec 10, 2009 (more ArchiCAD features)

Overview on Recording Macro Using SolidWorks - fundamentals of API programming, tips while recording macro, Sachin Nalawade, CAD Xperts, Dec 9, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Injection Mold Gate Location Analysis with Inventor Tooling - affecting factors are: material being used, part design, mold temperatures, pressures to be used, CAD Geek Speak!, Dec 10, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Display Drawing Mode Icons as Text - AutoCAD tip, Donnie Gladfelter, The CAD Geek, Dec 10, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Using Lookup Table in Dynamic Block - place lookup parameter, action, defining door sizes in lookup table in AutoCAD, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Dec 11, 2009 (more AutoCAD blocks tutorials)

Primary and Secondary Link Management on Items - Vault Manufacturing tutorial, Brian Schanen, Under the Hood, Dec 10, 2009 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

Autodesk University 2009: General Session Keynote - CEO Carl Bass presentation on technology as continuum, fascinating 'Avatar' presentation, Amory Lovins keynote on energy efficiency, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Dec 10, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

#AU2009 Day 2 - Industry Keynote Wednesday - AEC industry keynote on point clouds, BIM; manufacturing industry keynote showing Invetor's use in projects, RobiNZ CAD Blog, Dec 9, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Exploded Axons - create base view, isolate elements, create viewport type, assemble views on sheet in Revit, Erik Egbertson, Inside the Factory, Dec 4, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Modeless Dialogues in Revit - modeless dialogue box invoked by external command gives full access to Revit, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Dec 11, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit articles)

My Rotate View Tool has Disappeared. How can I Get It Back? - right-click on toolbox to activate rotate view in MicroStation, Eat Your CAD, Dec 10, 2009 (requires free registration, more MicroStation tutorials)

Working with Children (Text Styles That Is) - workaround is to manually delete group to recover original text styles in MicroStation, Eat Your CAD, Dec 10, 2009 (requires free registration, more MicroStation tutorials)

Maplesoft Extends MapleSim for Complex Physical Modeling - MapleSim 3 has component libraries for hydraulics, electrical machines, associated toolboxes to support control design, Beth Stackpole, Design News, Nov 19, 2009 (more Maple reviews)

SolidWorks World 2010 Presenter Spotlight: Phil Sluder - talk about hot topics at SolidWorks World 2010, presentations, Matthew West, SolidWorks Blog, Dec 9, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

Dell Powers Up Precision Mobile Workstation - Precision M6500 with Intel Core I7 processor, NVIDIA Quadro FX3800M GPU, 1GB of G-DDR2 graphics memory, Beth Stackpole, Design News, Dec 7, 2009 (more laptop reviews)

Artizone to Maintain and Develop Dassault Systems' SmarTeam - SmarTeam out of DS V6, soon to be incorporated in Enovia V6, Raykurland's Blog, Dec 1, 2009 (more SmarTeam articles)

Easy Autodesk Inventor Simulation Pt 1 - improving Da Vinci design, Justin Hoey of Autodesk, YouTube, Dec 9, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

AutoCAD Contextual Ribbon Tab - AutoCAD 2010 doesn't show floating toolbar or authoring palettes with ribbon interface, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Dec 10, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Using AutoCAD REVERSE Command - changing direction for LINE, ARC, PLINE, SPLINE, HELIX objects, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Dec 10, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Using AutoCAD MEASUREGEOM Command - analyzing geometry of objects, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Dec 10, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Revit Parametric Garage Magic - loading single parametric massing family into project, Daryl Gregoire, Revit Rocks!, Dec 9, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Autodesk CEO Carl Bass Describes Key Technology Initiatives - talk about exploration, analysis, storytelling, access, collaboration capabilities during design process, Karen Field, Design News, Dec 2, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Using MarkPoint to Create Corridor Baseline Profiles - generating profile for attachment point in Civil 3D, Dana Probert, BIM on the Rocks, Dec 9, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Decrease File Size and Improve Performance by Using 'No Display' Styles for Civil 3D Surfaces and Other Large Objects - Ketiv, Dec 4, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Dynamic Crossing Pipe Label - utilizing profile view label in Civil 3D, Christopher Fugitt, Civil 3D Reminders, Dec 9, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

CAD Managers Seek Self-Improvement at Autodesk University 2009 - CAD managers are learning IT skills, new software, enhancing knowledge domain, trying to make their career recession proof, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Dec 9, 2009 (more CAD management articles)

Survival Kit for CAD Machines - checklist to follow to avoid facing any computer disaster, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Dec 9, 2009 (more CAD management articles)

Does Virtualization Make Sense for Engineers? - desktop virtualization might make sense within office environment, Peter Varhol, Desktop Engineering, Dec 8, 2009 (more engineering articles)

Intel Shelves Larrabee Project - teraflop computing is being offered by many GPUs, Intel is lagging behind, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Dec 8, 2009 (more CAD hardware articles)

Poke and Pinch is the New Push and Pull - SpaceClaim 2009+ offers multi-touch modeling - ability to use fingertips to pinch, poke, drag model to change its geometry, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Dec 8, 2009 (more SpaceClaim articles)

Are CAD Vendors Thinking 'HTML 5' Yet? - HTML 5 spec supports 2D drawing (inline SVG), document editing, offline storage, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Dec 9, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

5 Tip Ninja Attack Smack to Reorient Geometry in SolidWorks - focus on first feature, create your own references, reduce relations, don't dimension to origin, test as you go, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Dec 8, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

PTC's CoCreate Webinar - demo of creating simple part, deflection analysis of sheet metal part, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Dec 8, 2009 (more CoCreate articles)

How to Convert SPLINE to POLYLINE in AutoCAD 2010 - using SPLINE EDIT command, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Dec 8, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Command-Line Scripting of IronPython Code in AutoCAD - implementing command-line interface for querying, executing IronPython script, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Dec 9, 2009 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Adding Parameters and Custom Tags to MEP Families - adding parameters to default data outlet in Revit MEP 2010, Todd Shackelford, CAD Shack, Dec 7, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Modify the DWF Export Filename - export DWF file to temp folder, then copy, rename file to desired destination folder, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Dec 9, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

How does V8i Set the Correct Paper Size Automatically? - define default paper size in plot driver or use sheet model, layout in MicroStation, Eat Your CAD, Dec 9, 2009 (requires free registration, more MicroStation tutorials)

Using Text - placing, editing text, managing text style in MicroStation, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Dec 9, 2009 (more MicroStation tutorials)

Analysis of the Additive Manufacturing (AM) Industry Worldwide, Pt II - companies expect to grow their business by 36% for part production applications in 5 years, Terry Wohlers of Wohlers Associates, MoldMaking Technology, Dec 2009 (more rapid prototyping articles)

Sketched Bend & Sketch Rebuild Times - CSWP Sheet Metal - changing existing sheet metal part in SolidWorks, Chris, 3D Engr, Dec 7, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Clean Up Unwanted Objects in AutoCAD 2010 - ability to control deletion while creating 3D objects, purge zero length objects in drawings, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Dec 8, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Using the Quick Properties Palette - accessing AutoCAD Civil 3D object properties, Envision, Dec 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

#AU2009 Day 1 - Tuesday - presentation by Amory Lovins, CEO Carl Bass keynote on technology evolution, industry keynote on AutoCAD, media & entertainment, RobiNZ CAD Blog, Dec 8, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Thoughts on the AU Keynote - keynote on digital design tool synergies, talk on sustainability by Amory Lovins, integrated workflows within Revit, Revit 2010 API explained, Sean Burke, sdb consulting, Dec 3, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

AU 2009 Report - Pt 1 - Autodesk certification exams - associate, professional - being offered in 5 core applications, Kevin, Land Development Engineering, Dec 7, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Inventor Fusion Technology Preview - Don't Miss It - impressive UI, context sensitive right-click marking menus, CAD Geek Speak!, Dec 7, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

AU2009: 20 Inventor Tips in 20 Minutes Pt 4 - tips on adding favorites to Content Center, associative patterns, link levels of detail, rendered section cut, Mark Flayler, IMAGINiT Manufacturing Solutions Blog, Dec 4, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Placing Curtain Wall - using exterior glazing, storefront curtain wall types in Revit, defining grids, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Dec 7, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Missing Rotation Symbols - turn on active workset display to view rotation symbol in Revit, Kathryn Poulos, The Revit Clinic, Dec 7, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Structure or Standards? Do Both! exclusive - basics of controlling model look, handle special conditions in Revit, learning about line weights, patterns, object styles, David Harrington, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Create and Manage Your Revit Structure Contents and Library exclusive - creating library parts to suit specific task in project environment, organizing library development, understanding time constraint, benefits of it, Damien Legrand, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Analysis and Design of Structures Using Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis 2009 exclusive - integrating structural design using extensions for Revit, using Robot Structural Analysis 2009 GUI for preprocessing, analysis, post processing, Gary Wyatt, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Using Revit Structure to Document the Structural Model: UPDATED for Revit 2009 exclusive - editing system families, including creating additional types for text, dimensions, spot elevations, nest annotation symbols in detail components for added annotations, Nick Hugley, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Open, Import, or Attach Shape Files Without Bentley Map - MicroStation V8i Select Series 1 tutorial, Envision, Dec 2009 (more MicroStation tutorials)

MicroStation V8i Open a DWG File - Envision, Dec 2009 (more MicroStation tutorials)

Z Corporation ZPrinter 350 - low-cost printer with good-sized build chamber, more controlled operations, higher-end models features incorporated, Al Dean, AEC Magazine, Dec 2009 (more rapid prototyping reviews)

Delcam PowerSHAPE 2010 - Pt 3 - UI needs more improvements, Deelip.com, Dec 5, 2009 (more PowerSHAPE articles)

Delcam PowerSHAPE 2010 - Pt 4 - creating Lego block, Deelip.com, Dec 5, 2009 (more PowerSHAPE articles)

Delcam PowerSHAPE 2010 - Pt 5 - editing Lego block model, looking at feature tree, Deelip.com, Dec 5, 2009 (more PowerSHAPE articles)

Delcam PowerSHAPE 2010 - Pt 6 - editing model using surface modeling features, Deelip.com, Dec 7, 2009 (more PowerSHAPE articles)

Delcam PowerSHAPE 2010 - Pt 7 - using Tribrid Modeling - mixture of solid, surface, mesh modeling, Deelip.com, Dec 7, 2009 (more PowerSHAPE articles)

AU 2009: Manufacturing Keynote Round Up - SketchBook-AutoCAD integration, demo of direct editing tools in Inventor, 3D printing, moldflow visualization, simulation tools discussed, Al Dean, Develop 3D, Dec 4, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Q&A with Autodesk's Carl Bass - talk about advantages of web-based computing, Apple Mac, Autodesk marketshare in AEC, Susan Smith, AECCafe, Dec 4, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Asynchronous Messages in F# and AutoCAD - Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Dec 7, 2009 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Revit Building Maker Magic - combining parametric massing families with building maker tools, Daryl Gregoire, Revit Rocks!, Dec 4, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Revit Key Plans - adding key plan to title block family, David Koch, The Architect's Desktop, Dec 4, 20099 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Distinguish Different Dimension Types - differentiating angular, linear, radial dimension types in Revit, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Dec 7, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Delcam PowerSHAPE 2010 - Pt 1 - understanding differences between surface modeler, solid modeler, Deelip.com, Dec 4, 2009 (more PowerSHAPE articles)

Delcam PowerSHAPE 2010 - Pt 2 - Solid Doctor tool for data repairing, parasolid modeling kernel added to PowerSHAPE 2010, Deelip.com, Dec 4, 2009 (more PowerSHAPE articles)

How to Express Design Intent in Rhino 3D - understanding functionality of Rhino Assembly plug-in, Dmitry Ushakov, isicad, Nov 11, 2009 (more Rhino tutorials)

Live Nesting in MicroStation v8i - fixing link between Master Container file, sheet file while transitioning from MicroStation v8 2004, Abraham Rodriguez, Cadalyst, Dec 3, 2009 (more MicroStation tutorials)

Using Parametric Features in Dynamic Block - creating column with dynamic block in AutoCAD, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Dec 3, 2009 (more AutoCAD blocks tutorials)

Object Layer Settings vs. Style Layer Settings - Civil 3D tutorial, Almas Suljevic, Being Civil, Dec 3, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Use Parametric Constraints to Constrain Models - constraining objects to stretch model while keeping relationships same in AutoCAD, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Dec 3, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

New Autodesk Seek Integration Aimed at Consumer Market - Autodesk Seek to be integrated with Project Dragonfly, Project Showroom generating opportunities for building product manufacturers, Nancy Spurling Johnson, Cadalyst, Dec 3, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Autodesk University 2009, Pt 2: Whispered Future - Inventor Publisher Technology Preview available at Autodesk Labs, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Dec 4, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

AU2009: 20 Inventor Tips in 20 Minutes Pt 2 - tips on line tangent, slot creation, removing inference, linear diameter, Mark Flayler, IMAGINiT Manufacturing Solutions Blog, Dec 3, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

AU2009: 20 Inventor Tips in 20 Minutes Pt 3 - tips on texture alignment, inline work features, member scope, Mark Flayler, IMAGINiT Manufacturing Solutions Blog, Dec 3, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Interactive 3D on Your Mobile. Inventor Publisher iPhone App {Hands-on } #AU2009 - Inventor Publisher Tech Preview demonstrated on iPhone, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Dec 3, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

Customize the 'Design Library' - SolidWorks tutorial, Bill Hall, FISHER/UNITECH Blog, Dec 3, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Copy a Sketch From One Part to Another - SolidWorks tutorial, Solid Professor, Dec 3, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Some Users do not Like the Single Version of the Truth - all users must store their information in central location in organization to remain competitive, Jos Voskuil's Weblog, Dec 2, 2009 (more PLM articles)

Life After and Beyond Copy Monitor or Whose Column is it, Anyway? exclusive - real-world case study with concepts to improve team's efficiency, workflow to leverage collaborative promise of BIM, Jamie Richardson, Autodesk University 2008 (more AEC articles)

FEA for Slender Material Structures - using truss, beam elements in Autodesk Algor, CAD Geek Speak!, Nov 30, 2009 (more Algor tutorials)

Understanding Dimensional Constraint - learning about dynamic constraint, annotational dimension, reference constraint, using dimensional constraint in AutoCAD, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Dec 2, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

AU2009: 20 Inventor Tips in 20 Minutes Pt 1 - tips on intersection dimensions, removed section, attach view, linear diameter, selection priority, Mark Flayler, IMAGINiT Manufacturing Solutions Blog, Dec 2, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Autodesk University Day 2 - Zebra's color holographic prints, Alioscopy's 3D monitor, Faro's laser scanner were among products on exhibit floor, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Dec 2, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Autodesk University 2009 Quick Fact, Photo Smack-up #AU2009 - quick overview of event, some random photos, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Dec 2, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

AU Bite #6: The Long Cord - Autodesk hints at making all its software available over the Web, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Dec 2, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Bridge Modeling Approach and Methodology Using Revit Structure exclusive - specific modeling areas included: plan preparation, conceptual design, adding detailed components, 3D views, family creations, Paul Hellawell, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Customizing Revit Structure 2009 for Structural Design Applications exclusive - overview of design, model development in structural engineering practice, discussion of key engineering problems that can be solved within BIM model, Mike King, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Modeling a Wood Building with Revit Structure exclusive - basic wood modeling techniques, wood wall families with embedded detail components, BIM solutions for wood structures, Thomas Weir, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Crop 3D View to Room - calculating crop box in Revit, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Dec 2, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Revit - Custom Architectural Column with Reveal and Sweep - Daryl Gregoire, Revit Rocks!, Nov 30, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Revit - More Samples - Custom Architectural Column - getting unlimited versions of single column family, Daryl Gregoire, Revit Rocks!, Dec 2, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Custom Column Family with Chamfer - using column.rte template, solid extrusion, void extrusion, Daryl Gregoire, Revit Rocks!, Dec 2, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Developable Hull Shapes in Rhino3D - Pt 1 - YouTube, Nov 26, 2009 (more Rhino tutorials)

Developable Hull Shapes in Rhino3D - Pt 2 - unrolling, flattening developable surfaces, YouTube, Nov 26, 2009 (more Rhino tutorials)

Jog - CSWP Sheet Metal - simplifying design features using jog feature in SolidWorks, Chris, 3D Engr, Dec 2, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Who Says, 'What's Normal Anyway?' - aligning SolidWorks part to particular face, Lisa Van Giesen, FISHER/UNITECH Blog, Dec 2, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

MicroStation Drawing Elements: Circles and Polygon - placing circle, arc, blocks, orthogonal shapes, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Dec 1, 2009 (more MicroStation tutorials)

Flying in the Face of Adversity - SaaS-based design technologies should be adopted to face competition in times of economic downturn, Peter Collins of dezineforce, Dec 1, 2009 (more MCAD articles)

Line & Curve Spot Elevations - rotating text with pavement or curb lines in Civil 3D, Mark Spatz, Civil3d.com, Nov 30, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

New Template Folder - creating new tab in new file dialog in Inventor, Garin Gardiner, In the Machine, Dec 2, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Day 1: Autodesk University 2009 - CEO Carl Bass talks about surviving recession, five stages of technology, unannounced 'Share Design' add-on software, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Dec 1, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Autodesk University 2009, Pt I: Cloudy with a Chance of Twitch - CEO Carl Bass talked about web-based Project Twitch, cloud computing, AutoCAD on Mac, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Dec 2, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Autodesk University 2009 Day 1 - Elvis sings legal disclaimers for event, CEO Carl Bass talks about design, Autodesk customers, keynote by Amory Lovins, Shaan Hurley, Between The Lines, Dec 1, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Live From AU: Inventor Publisher Launches on Labs - 3D product documentation application for creating assembly/disassembly instructions, manufacturing process instructions, Al Dean, Develop 3D, Dec 1, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Undercover SolidWorks Geek - Autodesk University Day 1 - SolidWorks user gets feel of AU 2009, Alex Ruiz, SolidWorks Geek, Dec 1, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Live from AU 2009: Dell Precision M6500 - Intel Core i7-based mobile workstation with Turbo Boost technology, 17" screen, up to 8GB RAM, integrated memory controller, Greg Corke, Experience Building, Dec 1, 2009 (more laptop reviews)

2010 Simulation Studies Enhancements - option to backup, recover mesh and solution data, solver window improvements, Beams supported for nonlinear studies, Seth Bischoff, 3DVision Technologies, Dec 1, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

Lightweight Components - loading SolidWorks assembly with lightweight components is fast, Darrel Lampley, FISHER/UNITECH Blog, Dec 1, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

3D Printing at a Desktop Near You - desktop 3D printers for AEC market: ZPrinter 350, uPrint, V-Flash Desktop Modeler, Susan Smith, AECCafe, Nov 16, 2009 (more rapid prototyping reviews)

Introducing Bonzai3D - simple, easy, quick conceptual modeler with NURBS engine to create, edit forms, self -explanatory UI, contour design capability, Martyn Day, AEC Magazine, Nov 29, 2009 (more AEC articles)

Interview with Andrea Carignano, seac02 CEO - limitations, benefits of real time rendering technology, features of LinceoVR product, tracking technology, Franco Folini, Novedge, Nov 30, 2009 (more rendering articles)

SketchUp: Modeling a Terrain #01 - using sandbox tools, CAD Addict, Nov 30, 2009 (more SketchUp articles)

Your Personal Technical Bookshelf in a Browser - online technical information portal 'Knovel' offers social networking features also, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Nov 25, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

Getting Your AutoCAD Layer Report Into Excel - Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Nov 30, 2009 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Inventor Multi Body Modeling - creating multi body top down design, Mark Flayler, IMAGINiT Manufacturing Solutions Blog, Nov 30, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Back to Basics: Extrusion in AutoCAD Pt 5 - using grips to manipulate extruded object, Guillermo Melantoni, What a Mesh!, Nov 30, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Alias Sketch for AutoCAD (Pt 1) - exploring ribbon panels in Alias Sketch tab, Guillermo Melantoni, What a Mesh!, Nov 27, 2009 (more AutoCAD paper space tutorials)

Alias Sketch for AutoCAD Pt 2 - 2D Compositing - 2D compositing between 3 images, Guillermo Melantoni, What a Mesh!, Nov 27, 2009 (more AutoCAD paper space tutorials)

Vertical Compound Wall - using 'modify vertical structure' tools in Revit Architecture, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Nov 30, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Leveraging Revit Structure for Analysis and Design exclusive - best practices for creating Revit Structure analytical model, exporting analytical model to analysis, design application, updating Revit Structure file with design results, David Sammons, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Managing Large and Complex Revit Models exclusive - best practices for project setup of complex geometry, creating geometry from SketchUp background or Arch model, tips for speedy input of complex geometry, Erleen Hatfield, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Implementing Revit Structure Successfully in Your Firm exclusive - obtaining executive management buy-in to Revit, assessing, preparing infrastructure, identifying complementary analytical tools, David Pluke, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Advanced Revit Families for Structural Engineering and Design exclusive - modifying type catalogs to quickly create new content, adding detail to existing families to instantly clarify construction documents, Steve Mintz, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

A Quick Look at SolidWorks 2010 - split line feature, impressive hole wizard tool, improved drawing creation capabilities, ability to create display states for parts, Phil Sluder, CADdigest.com, Nov 30, 2009 (more SolidWorks reviews)

Hem - CSWP Sheet Metal - designing out dangerous edges using Hem feature in SolidWorks, Chris, 3D Engr, Nov 30, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)