May 2009
previous articles

Direct Editing in History-Based CAD - history-based CAD systems can directly manipulate geometry or dynamically manipulate parameters, Paul Hamilton, May 28, 2009 (more MCAD articles)

Direct Editing and Direct Modeling - comparing direct editing capabilities of Alibre Design and SolidWorks, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, May 28, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles, Alibre articles)

Financial and Business Management Applications Exhibited at AIA 2009 - applications for architectural firms: Deltek Vision 6.0, Axium's Ajera and PORTFOLIO, ArchiOffice v8, Total Synergy, Assistance PSO, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, May 28, 2009 (more AEC articles, ArchiOffice reviews)

Preparing for the Future - economic slow-down is time to strengthen design practices, clear concepts, plan for future in better way, Paul Woddy, Experience Building, May 21, 2009 (more AEC articles)

View Manipulation Shortcuts - manipulating view in middle of command in Solid Edge, Russell Brook, Cadalyst, May 28, 2009 (more Solid Edge tutorials)

AutoCAD Fields with Tables - getting individual, total count of linear feet of pipe from sanitary sewer layout, Bryan Tanner, Indydrafter.com, May 28, 2009 (more AutoCAD basics tutorials)

Glass-Free 3D from Alioscopy - technology uses LCD screen equipped with lenticular lenses can make 3D content interactive, hardware-software combo priced below $4,000, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, May 27, 2009

AutoCAD 2010 - highly impressive release has geometric, dimensional constraints, 3D surface functionality, enhanced PDF support, improved block editor functionality, earns A plus, Bill Fane, Cadalyst, May 28, 2009 (more AutoCAD reviews)

AutoCAD 2010 Demo: PDF Output - video showing PDF output features, Eric Colburn, Professional Land Surveyor Source, May 28, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)

Gizmos in AutoCAD 2010 - activating, using 3D gizmos, manipulating subobjects, Brian Benton, AUGI, May 2009 (may require free registration, more AutoCAD articles)

AutoCAD Architecture 2010: Key Features - setting MENUBAR command value to 1, exploring GUI changes, Tharakesh Ananthakrishnan, AUGI, May 2009 (may require free registration, more AutoCAD Architecture tutorials)

Inventor 2010 - FEA technology for full assembly analysis, plastic part design functionality added, Al Dean, Experience Manufacturing, May 9, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor reviews)

Inventor 2010: Plastic Part Design - mounting bosses for holding internal components in place, grills for forming geometry, lip, grooves tools, Al Dean, Experience Manufacturing, May 10, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor reviews)

CATIA/Digital Project - A Brief Overview - video, similarities, differences between CATIA V5 and Digital Project V1, R4, Steve Sanderson, design reform, May 28, 2009 (more CATIA tutorials)

CATIA/Digital Project - Powercopy Frame - Pt 01 - video, usefulness of advanced replication, PowerCopies, role of geometrical sets, bodies in model management, organization, Steve Sanderson, design reform, May 28, 2009 (more CATIA tutorials)

Flat Pattern in SolidWorks Using Sheet Metal Loft Tool - video tutorial, Ben Edie, Solid Mentor, May 28, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

How to Create an Isometric Section View - 1 - using configurations in SolidWorks, Deepak Gupta, SolidWorks APAC Blog, May 27, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SmartGeometry Conference 2009 - buildings developed using GenerativeComponents technology, presentation on parametric acoustic surfaces, 3D printer Z450 displayed, Kenneth Wong, Architecture Week, May 20, 2009 (more AEC articles)

Autodesk Inventor 2010 Units - changing default units, Sunith Babu, CAD Professor, May 26, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Finding What You Need - navigating subscription center, latest tips, news from communication center, search tool in Inventor 2010, Garin Gardiner, In the Machine, May 22, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Deployment for 2010 Version - Where are My Tool Palettes? - for quick deployment of Civil 3D, copy all content of DVDs on hard drive, then run installation, Almas Suljevic, Being Civil, May 27, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D articles)

Make a Civil Impression: How Non-Artistic Professionals Can Create Presentation Drawings with Autodesk Impression - introduction to Autodesk Impression interface, prepare drawings for import into Autodesk Impression, creating styles, blocks, Michelle Rasmussen, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Impression articles)

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Points, But Were Afraid to Ask - using multi-view blocks for 3D visualization, creating efficient point, point label styles, managing point groups, Matt Kolberg, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Let's Get to the Core with AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009 - learning about subassemblies, assemblies, assembly offsets, alignments, profiles, regions, targets, frequencies, Angel Espinoza, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Detention Pond Design with AutoCAD Civil 3D - overview of concepts behind detention pond design, steps to gather data, selecting logical location for proposed detention pond, building pre- and post-development hydrographs, John Sayre, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Civil Engineering in 4D - using AutoCAD Civil 3D with Navisworks help manage construction projects efficiently within time, Jack Strongitharm of Autodesk, CAD User, Feb/Mar 2009 (more civil engineering articles)

Make It Shine! - Inventor uses ParkingLot.dds files for reflection maps, Garin Gardiner, In the Machine, May 27, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

AutoCAD Fields with Objects - creating field displaying current scale of viewport, Bryan Tanner, Indydrafter.com, May 27, 2009 (more AutoCAD basics tutorials)

Creating Demand-Loading Entries Automatically for Your AutoCAD Application Using .NET - Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, May 28, 2009 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Interview with Lou Gallo, SolidWorks Power User and CAD Podcaster - differences between podcast, blog, interacting with listeners, selecting contents, web technologies affecting CAD systems, Franco Folini, Novedge, May 27, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

Is There a Bug in Motion? - gear mate, rack and pinion mate might not be supported in basic motion mode in SolidWorks 2009, GabiJack.com, May 26, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

How Do You Like the View..in SolidWorks That is - keyboard shortcuts to standard views, orientation with 'normal to' view, axis icon, cadcamstuff.com, May 27, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SolidWorks Forming Tool Wizard... Why I Don't Use It - orientation sketch in form tool can't be edited, Anna Wood, Anna's SolidMuse, May 27, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

How to Animate a Spring - 1 - SolidWorks tutorial, May 25, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SolidWorks Tips: Show the Part Quantity from Various Assemblies in the Part Detail Drawing (Parametrically) - using part model of knob in 3 assemblies, Alin Vargatu, SolidWorks APAC Blog, May 25, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SolidWorks Tips: How to Make a Custom Revision Table - Deepak Gupta, SolidWorks APAC Blog, May 26, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Lay Down the Law for CAD Standards, Pt 1 - tips for creating standards, working with management, communicating plans, setting first-strike items, Robert Green, Cadalyst, May 26, 2009 (more CAD management articles)

GRANITE Cross-Release Interoperability - GCRI plug-in helps Pro/E Wildfire 2.0 users read files from later versions of Pro/E, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, May 25, 2009 (more Pro/E articles)

Siemens Extends SynchTech to Sheetmetal - free with Solid Edge, Femap Express renamed to 'Solid Edge Simulation Express,' Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, May 26, 2009 (more Solid Edge articles)

Create a Mesh Solid Jar - AutoCAD 2010 tutorial, Ellen Finkelstein, CADdigest.com, May 26, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

3DVIA Composer Tips: Updating Your Installation Manual Automatically - Ba Thong, SolidWorks APAC Blog, May 22, 2009 (more 3DVIA articles)

Where does PLM Start Beyond Document Management? - management vision, support is necessary for implementing PLM successfully in mid-market companies, Jos Voskuil's Weblog, May 22, 2009 (more PLM articles)

PLM Action Plan for Dummies - item, multiple BOM, connecting design, engineering data, link to ERP, organize business processes, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank, May 21, 2009 (more PLM articles)

Direct Editing and the Future - CAD vendors, not customers, decide on major changes in software, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, May 27, 2009 (more MCAD articles)

WTF is Digital Prototyping - Pt 2 - geometric calculator, CADCALCS 2.0 from GEOMATE can solve geometry, mathematical issues of design, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, May 26, 2009 (more MCAD articles)

8 Fiery Guidelines to Ignite Feature-based Modeling in SolidWorks - create basic solid without any holes/radii, use hole wizard, use surfaces to control features, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, May 26, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Top Three Flow Tips - check invalid contacts, optimize thin walls resolution, run only meshing process during first time analysis in SolidWorks, Tony Eckersley, SolidWorks UK & Ireland, May 23, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

New Landscape Area Tool - video, Vectorworks tutorial, Vectorworks, May 2009 (more VectorWorks tutorials)

Improved Offset Insertion Mode for 2D Symbol Insertion - video, YouTube, May 26, 2009 (more VectorWorks tutorials)

Vectorworks 2009 - Improved Visual Clues - video, YouTube, May 26, 2009 (more VectorWorks tutorials)

Inventor Fusion and SolidWorks Confusion - Dassault does not prefer sharing its V6 direct editing technology with SolidWorks, Deelip.com, May 22, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles, CATIA articles)

Kernel Confusion and Legacy Models - users comment on SolidWorks inability to switch to Dassault V6 modeling kernel, Deelip.com, May 24, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles, CATIA articles)

Bezier Splines in SketchUp Using Ruby Scripts - creating, editing polylines, splines, uniform B-spline curves using Bezier spline tools, Scott Onstott, AECbytes, May 22, 2009 (more SketchUp articles)

The Curtain Wall Tool in ArchiCAD 12 - modeling exterior wooden deck articulating individual framing, decking members, Jeff Olken of ARCHVISTA, AECbytes, May 22, 2009 (more ArchiCAD tutorials)

Event Report: AIA 2009 Convention and Design Exposition - building energy analysis tools from Virtualwind, Designbuilder, Autodesk, Graphisoft, plus content library from CADdetails, ARCAT, Kenneth Wong, Cadalyst, May 21, 2009 (more AEC articles, CAD show articles)

CAD Standards Start at the Folder Level - use relative path for folder, create subfolders, setup options for phased work, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, May 25, 2009 (more CAD management articles)

AutoCAD Fusion - Autodesk is trying to provide direct editing capabilities inside AutoCAD, Deelip.com, May 23, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)

Creation of a Mesh with an Edge Surface - creating tensile structure in AutoCAD 2010, Guillermo Melantoni, What a Mesh!, May 25, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

AutoCAD MEP 2010 - Workspaces - tools ribbon panel in all workspaces contains tool, content browser, properties palette, Beth Powell, Beth's CAD Blog, May 25, 2009 (more AutoCAD MEP articles)

Interfacing an External COM Application with a .NET Module In-Process to AutoCAD (Redux) - Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, May 25, 2009 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

A View from the Trenches: Stormwater Sewer Design in AutoCAD Civil 3D - layout, design, editing of complex storm sewer system, calculating pipe network with Hydraflow Storm Sewers Extension, identifying key design label styles to assist in troubleshooting LandXML file problems, Matthew Anderson, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

The Art of Implementing AutoCAD Civil 3D - evaluating culture, processes, technology, setting goals, defining strategy, following up, following through, Scott McEachron, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D articles)

The Basics of 3-Line Profile Grading Using Corridors - street model review, defining warp grading baselines, regions, adding cul-de-sacs, knuckles to street model in Civil 3D, Jeffrey Lyons, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

The Convenient Truth of Using AutoCAD Civil 3D for Sustainable Design - sustainable design for civil engineers: its meaning, importance, workflow, Dominick Gallegos, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D articles)

A .NET Application That Counts Blocks and Transfers to Excel - using NETLOAD command in AutoCAD, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, May 26, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Civil 3D - Accessible Object Properties - workaround is to drag old toolbar under ribbon, John Evans, From Civil to Inventor, May 25, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Top Five Disappointing PLM Technologies - PLM standards, PDM/PLM to ERP integrations, CAD interoperability, CAD design viewers, 3D search, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank, May 22, 2009 (more PLM articles)

Social Engineering: A New Era in Product Development - sources like Facebook, Vuuch, 3dvia.com, AutoCAD Exchange portal help collaborating with users, share innovative ideas, Kenneth Wong, Desktop Engineering, May 21, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

How can I Select All Bentley Structural Elements of a Certain Section Size? - selecting by attributes, Eat Your CAD, May 21, 2009 (requires free registration)

Finding the Best Design Fast - optimizing designs using FEA software to improve manufacturing processes, Alex Van der Velden & Jim Soltisz of Simulia, CADdigest.com, May 21, 2009 (more FEA articles)

The Power of Fusion - easy-to-use Autodesk Inventor Fusion technology offers bidirectional parametric, direct workflows with context-sensitive, point-of-access tools, David Chadwick, CAD User, Feb/Mar 2009 (more MCAD articles, Autodesk Inventor articles)

Layers in the QAT in AutoCAD 2010 - customizing layer panel, video tutorial, Guillermo Melantoni, What a Mesh!, May 21, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Revit and 3ds Max Share Features (Because My Mom Always Told Me That Sharing is Caring) - enhanced quality control knobs with tool tips in 3ds Max, CAD Uzer, May 21, 2009 (more 3ds Max articles)

Rotating Individual Labels - workaround is to set readability bias to 180 degrees, apply new style to selected labels in Civil 3D, Almas Suljevic, Being Civil, May 21, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Custom Revision Schemes with Autodesk Vault Workgroup - video tutorial, Brian Schanen of Autodesk, YouTube, Apr 27, 2009 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

Book Review - Lombard's Surfacing Bible - for intermediate to advanced users, book has cross-reference links, deals with limitations of  SolidWorks, Jeff Mirisola, Jeff's Tool Shed, May 21, 2009  (more SolidWorks articles)

Virgin on the Sensible - Sir Richard Branson, keynote speaker at SolidWorks World 2009 talked about energy conservation, sustainability, SolidWorks initiatives towards it, David Chadwick, CAD User, Feb/Mar 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

Icosahedron Video Tutorial Cont'd - SolidWorks tutorial, Ben Edie, Solid Mentor, May 14, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Sage Advice - to be available in 2 versions, Sage will provide design engineers carbon footprint of products during development, David Chadwick, CAD User, Feb/Mar 2009

Beauty and the Beast - efficient CAD2 workstations offers 1.2 million different configurations, have powerful processors to handle multi-core applications, David Chadwick, CAD User, Feb/Mar 2009 (more CAD2 workstation reviews)

There is No 'I' in IPD - building trust, enthusiasm, appreciation, mutual respect are necessary in team to maximize full potential of integrated project delivery, Mike Whaley, AECbytes, May 20, 2009 (more AEC articles)

Autodesk Ecotect Analysis 2010 - sustainable design software for predicting, analyzing building energy performance, environmental impacts, Kenneth Wong, Architecture Week, May 13, 2009 (more AEC articles)

AutoCAD 2010 Getting Sticky with Ribbon Sticky Panels - drag part of  ribbon panel to drawing area, change orientation, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, May 20, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)

Contextual Ribbon Tab States - assigning tabs to 'Block Editor mode' state in AutoCAD LT 2010, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, May 20, 2009 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

AutoCAD Civil 3D Labels Inside and Out - Civil 3D styles hierarchy, creating new label styles, controlling defaults, creating template including your standards, Kevin Breslin, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Labelicious! Label This, Label That, Labeling Through Xrefs is Where It's At! - labeling surfaces, contours, parcels, pipe networks through xrefs, Ron Couillard, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

A Site for Sore Eyes: Creating Effective Collaboration Among the AEC Community - identifying reasonable goals for sharing information on interdisciplinary project, generating Civil 3D surfaces using several methods including importing DEM data directly from Google Earth, Steven Costa, Autodesk University 2008 (more AEC articles)

Preparing to Make the Leap to AutoCAD Civil 3D - creating Civil 3D deployment roadmap, increasing users adoption of Civil 3D, following systematic approach to establishing best practices for project processes, Brad Heil, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D articles)

Mass Update - Attribute Re-Namer Tool - AutoCAD Electrical - AutoLISP utility scans all block inserts on active drawing, Nate Holt, Controlling the Machine, May 20, 2009 (more AutoCAD Electrical tutorials)

100% Accuracy from Civil 3D to 3ds Max Design - video, Scott Wilson, Paving the Way, May 20, 2009 (more 3ds Max tutorials)

Selecting Model Elements - improving filter to remove unwanted legend component elements in Revit 2010, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, May 20, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

The iPhone 3G Model, Take 2. Plus Surfacing Resources and Coolness from Mark Biasotti - creating guide sketches of main profiles, using splines, equal curvature, tangent relations, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, May 19, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Solid Edge Tips & Tricks: Revision Manager Where Used - video tutorial, YouTube, May 19, 2009 (more Solid Edge tutorials)

COFES - Wish You Were Here - topics discussed: clean, cheap energy, affordable PLM tools, interoperability, direct editing technology, Vladimir Malukh, isicad, May 12, 2009 (more CAD show articles)

The Prodigal Son of Autodesk - ODA history, future plans, presentations by ODA members, third companies, Dmitry Ushakov, isicad, May 9, 2009 (more CAD show articles)

Intralink Scripting: Commonspace Folder Info - Pt 2 - using ObjectInfo subclass, examples of SFolderObjectInfo, Marc Mettes, Inversion Consulting's CAD/PDM Automation Blog, May 19, 2009 (more Pro/E tutorials)

3D Modeling 22: Creating a Surface from Two Curves. (RULESURF) - creating mesh surface in AutoCAD 2010, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, May 19, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles, AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

3D Modeling 23: Creating Revolved Meshes Using REVSURF - differentiating REVOLVE, REVSURF commands in AutoCAD 2010, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, May 20, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles, AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Improved BIND Feature in eTransmit (AutoCAD 2010) - ability to bind/insert multiple xrefs across multiple drawings at same time, Michael Rotolo, The Mad Cadder, May 15, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

AutoCAD Architecture 2010 - UI Changes, Pt 4 - The Ribbon, Insert Tab - elaborating on functions of different panels available on insert tab, David Koch, The Architect's Desktop, May 19, 2009 (more AutoCAD Architecture articles)

Discoveries and Recoveries - creating workspace, dynamic block with move, stretch actions, AutoCAD drawing with XY coordinates from Excel, Michael Beall, CADTutor, May 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Interfacing an External COM Application with a .NET Module in-Process to AutoCAD - creating class library, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, May 20, 2009 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Xref Fade Control - controlling intensity of fade while inserting XREF in AutoCAD drawing, Michael Rotolo, The Mad Cadder, May 1, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

HP Officejet 7000 Wide Format Printer - B-size printer with individual ink cartridges, high-performance print head, low price, suitable for small CAD, engineering offices, Ron LaFon, Cadalyst, May 18, 2009 (more large format printer reviews)

Model Based Definition (MBD) - What's the Hold-Up? - challenges involved: cultural differences, quality management, compliance with industry specific regulations, Paul Hamilton, May 18, 2009 (more MCAD articles)

Editing Project Configuration Variables in MicroStation - key in 'mdl load cfgvars PROJECT' to edit current PCF, Eat Your CAD, May 19, 2009 (requires free registration, more MicroStation tutorials)

Exploring Alternative Design Solutions with Grasshopper - video, creating parametric 3D columns, Grasshopper3D.com, May 2009 (more Rhino tutorials)

Go Commando! Utilizing Data Shortcuts and External References to Manage AutoCAD Civil 3D Data - sharing project data using data shortcuts, external references, workflow methodologies for combining project data to create plan sets, Joe Hedrick, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Conditions for Success: Using the Conditional Subassembly in AutoCAD Civil 3D - creating, storing assemblies for reuse, distribution to team members, using conditional subassembly logic to solve complex design situations, Nick Zeeben, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

H & H for AutoCAD Civil 3D - setting up, using Hydraflow Storm Sewers Extension, Hydrograph Extensions, Express Extension for Hydraflow, Heidi Boutwell, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Building the Perfect Template: Making All of Your AutoCAD Civil 3D Dreams Come True - identifying core set of CAD standards for your organization, scoping project, discerning differences between settings, styles, properties, Cyndy Davenport, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Unknown Command When Importing Google Earth Mesh - using macro ^C^C_ImportGEMesh in Civil 3D 2010, Justin Ziemba, YouTube, May 18, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Removing Duplicate and Overlapping Objects - using OVERKILL command in AutoCAD, Ellen Finkelstein.com, May 18, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

AutoCAD: Convert a 3D Model into a 2D Drawing with Hidden Line - using FLATSHOT command, CAD Addict, May 18, 2009 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials, AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Revit 2010 Ribbon API - overview, customizing ribbon toolbars, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, May 18, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit articles)

Streamlining the Design of Packaging Machinery - SolidWorks Premium helps use past designs easily, visualize designs, create accurate prototypes, simplify documentation, SolidWorks.com, May 2009 (more SolidWorks articles) pdf

Mating and Lipstick - using screw mate, width mate for creating  lipstick assembly in SolidWorks, GabiJack.com, May 18, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Review: HP EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation - DreamColor technology for better display, Intel PM45 Express chipset, many CAD software vendor certification, Mark Fletcher, MCAD Online, May 17, 2009 (more HP workstation reviews)

V8i Tasks - creating workflow task, creating, assigning mail toolbar in MicroStation, Eat Your CAD, May 15, 2009 (requires free registration, more MicroStation tutorials)

AIA: Talking to Chris Yessios About Bonzai 3D - impressive NURBS modeling program with push-pull technology, embedded instructional videos, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, Architosh, May 17, 2009 (more CAD show articles)

AIA: Talking to Viktor Varkonyi About EcoDesigner - energy analysis tool for designers works directly inside ArchiCAD, with fast VIP-Energy engine, carbon footprint calculation, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, Architosh, May 17, 2009 (more CAD show articles, ArchiCAD articles)

Modelur is New Urban Design Modeling Program for Mac/Win - add-on for Google SketchUp with batch modifications of whole built area, sun illumination simulations, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, Architosh, May 15, 2009 (more CAD show articles)

Creasing a Mesh (Pt1) - creasing surface using MESHCREASE command in AutoCAD, Guillermo Melantoni, What a Mesh!, May 17, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

AutoCAD Architecture 2010 - UI Changes, Pt 3.6 - Fixing Context Menu Paste Commands - deleting stray character '&,' David Koch, The Architect's Desktop, May 15, 2009 (more AutoCAD Architecture articles)

Don't Know Which Way is Up? - showing bend up/down direction for sheet metal part in Inventor drawing, Garin Gardiner, In the Machine, May 15, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Autodesk Inventor 2010 Tips and Tricks - accessing application options using key board, Sunith Babu, CAD Professor, May 9, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Open Autodesk Inventor 2010 Using Keyboard Shortcuts - assigning shortcut Ctrl + Alt + I to open Autodesk Inventor, Sunith Babu, CAD Professor, May 17, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Enabling AutoCAD's Offset to Work on the Contents of Xrefs Using .NET - Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, May 15, 2009 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Fields in Sheet Set Manager (cont'd) - creating, customizing sheet set template, Bryan Tanner, Indydrafter.com, May 15, 2009 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials, sheet sets tutorials)

Document Modification in an Event - document closing events in Revit 2009, 2010 APIs, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, May 16, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Rotational Parameters and Face-Based Nested Families - video, utilizing reference line for rotational basis in Revit, Ryan Duell, The Revit Clinic, May 17, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

How to Correct a Singular Matrix Error Message - workaround artificially stabilizes model in COSMOSWorks, Seth Bischoff, 3DVision Technologies, May 14, 2009 (more COSMOS articles)

Trimming Costs at the Design Stage - DFMA software approaches highlight unnecessary parts in design, identify cost of processes, materials in manufacturing in early design stages, Peter Alpern, American Machinist, May 13, 2009 (more CAM articles)

Autodesk Brings Multiple Improvements to CAD - Inventor 2010 has progressive tool tips, Shrinkwrap feature, sheet metal tools, ability to automatically generate patching surface, Tom Shelley, Manufacturing Computer Solutions, May 14, 2009 (more Autodesk articles, Autodesk Inventor articles)

New Sheet Metal Tools - using lofted flange, contour roll functionality in Inventor 2010, Rob Cohee, In the Machine, May 11, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

AutoCAD Fields in Sheet Set Manager - defining attribute for sheet number, Bryan Tanner, Indydrafter.com, May 13, 2009 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials, sheet sets tutorials)

3ds Max 2010 Graphite Landscape Cleanup - video, cleaning up digital terrain model, Scott McEachron, Paving the Way, May 14, 2009 (more 3ds Max tutorials)

That Was Easy (-er) - more informative tooltips added to 3ds Max 2010, Scott Rosenbloom, CAD Uzer, May 14, 2009 (more 3ds Max articles)

3D Sketching and Icosohedrons - video, creating icosahedron model using 3D sketching in SolidWorks, Ben Edie, Solid Mentor, May 14, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Cut List in Your BOM - inserting cut list in top level assembly BOM in SolidWorks, Todd Werginz, CATI Tech Notes, May 14, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Product Data Management (PDM) Basics III - Versioning and Revisioning - using Get command to view complete version, revision history in SolidWorks Enterprise PDM, Rich Allen, The SolidWorks Blog, May 13, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

DWG Editor Installation Tips & Tricks - installing depending upon standalone or network-based SolidWorks licensing, Josh Altergott, CATI Tech Notes, May 14, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Low-Cost Training Resources - options can be: software companies, YouTube, user groups, online training providers, Robert Green, Cadalyst, May 13, 2009 (more CAD training articles)

CAD Manager's Journey into 3D, Pt 4 - readers respond to survey results for 3D adoption, Robert Green, Cadalyst, May 13, 2009 (more CAD management articles)

Technology Product Highlights from AIA 2009 Convention - Autodesk, Bentley, Graphisoft showcased energy analysis tools, BIM content from CADdetails.com, Arcat, e-SPECS, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, May 13, 2009 (more AEC articles, CAD show articles)

Vuuch: The Marriage of Social Media and Product Design - under development feature will help send posts directly to popular online destinations for CAD users, engineers, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, May 13, 2009

Solid Edge Tips & Tricks: Toggle Parts in Pathfinder - video tutorial, YouTube, May 12, 2009 (more Solid Edge tutorials)

Synchronous Technology - Best of Both Worlds, Editing History-based Geometry in NX - Pt 3 - video, moving rib separating 2 pockets, YouTube, May 12, 2009 (more NX tutorials)

Review: Nemetschek Vectorworks Spotlight 2009, Pt 1 - pre-selection highlight, tool highlighting, snap loupe, Lightwright 5 realtime bidirectional compatibility, Christian Choi, Live Design, May 13, 2009 (more VectorWorks reviews)

Vectorworks 2009 - parasolid 3D modeling kernel, improved Smart Cursor system, snap loupe for zooming, PDF snapping feature, Greg Miller, Macworld, May 13, 2009 (more Vectorworks reviews)

madCAM for Rhino 4-Axis Milling Video Demonstration - video, Novedge, May 14, 2009 (more Rhino tutorials)

Incorporating Survey Data into AutoCAD Civil 3D - establishing survey environment, database settings, COGO basics, downloading, converting raw data, Lucy Kuhns, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation's Systematic Approach to Designing, Implementing, and Maintaining Subassemblies - selecting, developing initial subassemblies for Civil 3D implementation, outlining process for adding subassemblies, Rick Larson, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D articles)

Customizing Pipes: Your Hydraulic Analysis Integrated with AutoCAD Civil 3D - setting up pipes, customizing Civil 3D to prepare data for your hydraulic analysis application, mapping analysis software data fields to Civil 3D parts parameters, Rad Lazic, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Getting the Most of Piping in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009 - creating rules for pressure pipe systems, adjusting parts with Part Builder, creating proposed water lines, accurate profiles, Leo Lavayen, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

By Accident. Or on Purpose - AutoCAD 2010 doesn't show direct access to MTEXT, Presspull commands, toolbars, no provision for layers in 3D workspace ribbon, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, May 13, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)

Create Object Sensitive Right Click Menu - adding command to right click shortcut menu in Civil 3D, Scott McEachron, Paving the Way, May 13, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Now Let's Configure Features - suppressing features, creating configurations, rebuilding correctly in SolidWorks, Mike Puckett's Blog, May 14, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Super Smooth Surfaces in SolidWorks: How to Create the 3G iPhone - using surfacing features in SolidWorks, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, May 13, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

AIA: Show Floor Galleries and Notes 3 - Bentley's energy performance series software, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, Architosh, May 12, 2009 (more CAD show articles)

Rendering Materials 101: Material Priorities - materials can be applied to element in order: TriForma families, parts, ByLevel, assigning by color, level in MicroStation, Nigel Davies, Eat Your CAD, May 12, 2009 (requires free registration, more MicroStation tutorials)

Using Mathcad's Text Styles to Format Text Consistently - creating, applying text styles, using styles in multiple worksheets, PTC Express, May 2009 (more Mathcad articles) 

How to Make 3D Alibre Designs from Imported DXF Files - exploding polyline, CADCAM Blog, May 12, 2009 (more Alibre articles)

VectorWorks 2009 - Unfold Command - video, YouTube, Apr 28, 2009 (more VectorWorks tutorials)

Using Micro-Blogging to Record Architectural Design Conversation Alongside the BIM - web based communication method such as Twitter provides common thread to bind different sources of project information, David, StressFree, May 11, 2009 (more AEC articles)

Study Finds Software Piracy Statistics Growing - piracy up 41% causing losses of $53 billion, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, May 12, 2009

Tips and Tricks Tuesday - New AutoCAD Video Tip - assigning colors per viewport using VPCOLOR column, Lynn Allen's Blog, May 12, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Migration From PDF to DWF Made Easy - setting PDF to open by default in Autodesk Design Review 2010, Mark Douglas, In The Dynamic Interface, May 12, 2009 (more Autodesk Design Review articles)

Autodesk Inventor - How to Create Projects - video, handling multiple projects at one time is easy, CAD Tutorials, May 12, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

How to Copy Objects from One Drawing to Another - using base point in AutoCAD, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, May 13, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Using Boo with AutoCAD - Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, May 13, 2009 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Contextual Tabs: The Right Tool at the Right Time - design pattern approach adopted to fit contextual tab on ribbon in Revit products, Tom Vollaro, Inside the Factory, May 12, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit articles)

Snap Station Value Down to the Nearest - Civil 3D tip, Scott McEachron, Paving the Way, May 11, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Navisworks - Wireframe Proxies During DWG Import - displaying custom objects, Volker Joseph, Beyond the Paper, May 11, 2009 (more NavisWorks articles)

Affordable 3D Printer - highly affordable, cost effective, RapMan 3D printer is open to view printing, great educational tool, Mark Fletcher, MCAD Online, May 11, 2009 (more rapid prototyping reviews)

AutoCAD 2010 - Rotate Layout View with Viewport, Like a Ninja - setting system variable VPROTATEASSOC to 1, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, May 11, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)

Viewing, Collaboration and Conversion of Design Files with Autodesk Software - Pt 1: Design Review - video on Design Review 2010 features, ribbon interface, ability to open DWG, PDF, DGN, JT files, DGN, JT import plug-in, John Benstead, CADit, Apr 25, 2009 (more Autodesk Design Review articles)

Viewing, Collaboration and Conversion of Design Files with Autodesk Software - Pt 2: DWG TrueView - easily, accurately view, plot, publish DWG file, measure accurate distance, area, John Benstead, CADit, May 11, 2009 (more Autodesk Design Review articles)

Enhanced Property Viewing in Vault 2010 - new tab quickly scans all of meta-data associated with file, CAD Geek Speak!, May 11, 2009 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

"Field to Finish": No More Connecting the Dots - AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009 setup, data collection techniques, survey database, description keys, figure prefix database, Jerry Bartels, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Drowning in H&H? Hydrology and Hydraulics for Beginners - review of key terminology related to hydrology, hydraulics, current H&H practices, how they fit into workflow of civil engineering projects, Tanya West, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D articles)

Shortcut Your Way to Data Management in AutoCAD Civil 3D - workflow methodology, folder/directory structure: best methods, adding shortcuts, creating references, ease of moving files/data shortcuts, Joshua Modglin, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D articles)

Vaulting the Civil 3D Data Chasm - using 'Vault-Lite' approach to make smooth transition from Land Desktop 2005 to AutoCAD Civil 3D 2008, Mark Evinger, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D articles, Land Desktop articles)

Call the Doctor - diagnosing sketch for open loops in Inventor, Garin Gardiner, In the Machine, May 11, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Becoming a Keyboard Warrior - Getting Ctrl of CAD - keyboard shortcut for drawing navigation, drawing file tools, AutoCAD palettes, palette sets, Donnie Gladfelter, The CAD Geek, May 11, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Non-Industry Standard Workflow: Blender>AutoCAD>Revit - open source 3D modeling tool can export shapes to DXF, imported into AutoCAD 2010, later into Revit, Zach Kron, Buildz, May 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Everyday Tips for Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 4.0 - using Shrinkwrap functionality for fast rendering of large assembly, creating geometric tolerances, PTC Express, May 2009 (more Pro/E tutorials)

Customizing Font in CGM Files Imported and Exported from Arbortext IsoDraw 7.0 - PTC Express, May 2009 (more Pro/E tutorials)

Configuring Dimensions to Create Multiple Configurations - creating 3 configurations of bracket in SolidWorks, Mike Puckett's Blog, May 11, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 212 - Feature Management - FeatureManager toolset, utilizing flyout, tools for rollback bar, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks: Heard, May 10, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

A Quick Way to Find Under Defined Sketches - using SolidWorks design checker or 'go to' option, Justin Burton, SolidWorks UK, May 10, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

DS SolidWorks Extends Subs - Autodesk plans to charge 50% penalty on comeback of subscription customers; SolidWorks extends subscription by 12 months, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, May 11, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles, Autodesk articles)

Amazing Analyses - today FEA runs on desktop computers, integrated with CAD software, Jean Thilmany, Mechanical Engineering, May 2009 (more FEA articles)

Better Be Running - Additive Fabrication Made Simple - book by Ronald Hollis concentrates on Quickparts, Replicator, May 9, 2009 (more rapid prototyping articles)

In the Wake of AIA San Francisco - focused on green design, sustainability, AIA documents for BIM released, Bonzai 3D for 3D model creation released, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, Architosh, May 8, 2009 (more CAD show articles)

AIA: Show Floor Galleries and Notes 1 - Vectorworks Architect 2009 demo, Graphisoft EcoDesigner introduced, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, Architosh, May 10, 2009 (more CAD show articles)

AIA: Show Floor Galleries and Notes 2 - Bonzai 3D combines real-time Booleans with true class-A NURBS, has direct-upscale capability, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, Architosh, May 10, 2009 (more CAD show articles)

AutoDesSys Releases bonzai3d - video, intuitive interface, lot of export options, NURBS editing tools for producing geometric shapes, surfaces, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, May 8, 2009 (more CAD show articles)

Interview: Markus Bonn, VP of Project Development, AutoDesSys - video, talk about Bonzai 3D, free trial version available, future of company, AECCafe, May 11, 2009 (more CAD show articles)

Interview: Huw Roberts, Global Marketing Director, Building, Bentley - video, about products showcase, competitive advantage of Bentley products, AECCafe, May 11, 2009 (more CAD show articles)

Overruling AutoCAD 2010's Entity Display and Explode Using IronRuby - updated code for defining RBLOAD command, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, May 11, 2009 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

AutoCAD Architecture 2010 - UI Changes, Pt 3.5 - Tool Palette Command Buttons Alert - editing design, annotation/render tools buttons in CUI, David Koch, The Architect's Desktop, May 8, 2009 (more AutoCAD Architecture articles)

Got Everything You Wanted in 2010? - Maybe We Can Give You a Little More - GENIO, HEC RAS, Stage Storage extensions for AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010, Jack Strongitharm, From the Ground Up, May 8, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D articles)

Creating Complex Boundaries with AutoCAD and 2D Hand Rendering Styling - using BHATCH command, hand rendering styled images in Autodesk Impression, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, May 8, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips, Autodesk Impression articles)

SolidWorks Folders - Quick & Simple Uses - move subassemblies, group common parts, features, move multiple features at same time, Jason Raak, Rocksolid Perspective, May 9, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Animating an Arbor Press with SolidWorks Motion - video tutorial, GabiJack.com, May 10, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

What You Need to Know About Digital Manufacturing - important component of PLM, digital manufacturing is implemented as suite of processes, Ed Miller of CIMdata, Time Compression, May 4, 2009 (more PLM articles)

Rendering Materials 101: What's New in V8i - all materials palettes display in MS_MATERIAL search path, material maps for translucency, specular, reflect, finish, opacity settings in MicroStation, Nigel Davies, Eat Your CAD, May 7, 2009 (requires free registration, more MicroStation articles)

MapleSim Helps Take the Pain Out of Math - symbolic-based physical modeling tool represents system graphically, handles complex physical modeling for virtual simulation, Laurent Bernardin, Desktop Engineering, May 3, 2009 (more Maple reviews)

Web-Hosted Engineering Analysis - SaaS portal, DezineForce offers yearly subscription packages for FEA analysis, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, May 7, 2009 (more FEA articles)

New and Improved - roundup of recent software: Autodesk 2010 products for AEC, SketchUp 7.0, Newforma Project Center, BIM Review, PDF Revu v7.0, ARCHITECT Magazine, Apr 1, 2009 (more AEC articles, Autodesk articles, SketchUp tutorials)

Modeling a Phone Cord - SolidWorks video tutorial, Ben Edie, Solid Mentor, May 7, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Mastercam's MRU is for Productive People - setting up maximum number of functions in MRU toolbar, cadcamstuff.com, May 7, 2009

CAD Standards - Start with a Target - start with National CAD Standard, client's standard, or company standard used earlier, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, May 7, 2009 (more CAD management articles)

Creating Easy L and U Shapes Using Fast Shell - KeyCreator tips, Walt Silva, May 8, 2009 (more KeyCreator articles) pdf

Obama to USA (CAD) Multinationals: Make Less Profit - US president likely to tax cash stored by MNCs outside USA, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, May 7, 2009

TIP: Acad 2010 Alt-Shortcuts - save document, view tooltips with keyboard shortcuts, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, May 7, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Convert Spline to Polyline - PLINECONVERTMODE variable set to 1 gives polyline with better fit in AutoCAD LT 2010, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, May 6, 2009 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

Let AutoCAD do the Math - using AutoLISP expression, CAL command, or entering math expressions in dialog box, properties palette, Ellen Finkelstein.com, May 7, 2009 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Add Wire Information to Footprints - using wire annotation tool in AutoCAD Electrical, CAD Geek Speak!, May 7, 2009 (more AutoCAD Electrical tutorials)

Add Background Images to Your 3D Models - using 3D orbit tool for placing model correctly in AutoCAD, Bunyamin Katirci, Daily AutoCAD, May 7, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Desktop Manufacturing Moves in with the Furniture - office-friendly rapid manufacturing systems reviewed, Pamela Waterman, Desktop Engineering, May 3, 2009 (more rapid prototyping reviews)

Hardware Advancements are Changing FEA Software - continuing development of HPC systems, GPUs will bring ROI on CAE software investment, Bob Williams of ALGOR, Desktop Engineering, May 3, 2009 (more FEA articles)

The Bricsys Automated Testing System - Luc de Batseiler of Bricsys explains whole building, testing process, Deelip.com, May 6, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

Review: Autodesk 2010 - Inventor 2010 adopts ribbon, FEA introduced to core product, plastic part design technology included, Alias integrated, Al Dean, MCAD Online, May 6, 2009 (more Autodesk articles, Autodesk Inventor articles)

Modifying an AutoCAD Object's State Via a Dynamic Property Defined Using .NET - using OPM .NET module, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, May 6, 2009 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Align Objects in AutoCAD LT 2010 - aligning objects based on pairs of points picked, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, May 4, 2009 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

Using IPD and BIM: How KlingStubbins, Tocci, and Autodesk are Working Together to Build Autodesk's Waltham Office - collaborative techniques used, understanding, avoiding pitfalls of IPD, BIM, leveraging benefits of collaboration without IPD contract, Laura Handler, Autodesk University 2008 (more AEC articles)

Using Autodesk Collaborative Project Management Products - Buzzsaw and Constructware as Virtual Glue for your BIM Teams - publishing design data from Revit to Buzzsaw, importing clash reports to Constructware, centralizing project communications, Matt Wheelis, Autodesk University 2008 (more AEC articles)

Top Ten Ways to Peak ROI from BIM, Pt I - return on BIM investment, construction application of Revit, NavisWorks, extreme BIM detail for field, Ken Stowe, Autodesk University 2008 (more AEC articles)

Top Ten Ways to Peak ROI from BIM, Pt II - implementing BIM for whole project team, Ken Stowe, Autodesk University 2008 (more AEC articles)

Draping Images 101 - importing surface, image, editing surface style, draping image in Civil 3D, Justin Ziemba, YouTube, May 6, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

AutoCAD: My Non Standard Aliases (or Why You Should Not Use Icons) - modifying acad.pgp file, CAD Addict, May 6, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

AutoCAD: Layer Creation Script - recovering deleted layers, CAD Addict, May 6, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

AutoCAD Weekly Block #5: Dynamic Door - using flip parameter to flip 80 cm door, CAD Addict, May 6, 2009 (more AutoCAD blocks tutorials)

Free Utility for AutoCAD: A VBA Macro That Counts Blocks - macro counts, groups blocks depending on layers, Suphi Tunali, Daily AutoCAD, May 6, 2009 (more AutoCAD blocks tutorials)

3ds Max and Rhino 3D - Side by Side - video, modeling interactions in 3ds Max Design, Rhino, David Fano, design reform, May 6, 2009 (more 3ds Max tutorials, Rhino tutorials) 

Ed Cyganik's SolidWorks Reference Guide - check list when creating, reviewing SolidWorks objects, parts, assemblies, drawings, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, May 6, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

Use the Control Key and Dragging to Copy 'Stuff' - SolidWorks video tutorial, Chris Schaefer, Solid Notes, May 6, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

DWG Editor Tips: Create a .BMP or WMF File - SolidWorks tip, SolidWorks Express, May 5, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SolidWorks 2009: A Solid Improvement - dockable CommandManager, improved sketch functionality, SpeedPak for faster assembly performance, but eDrawings program doesn't show display states, Josh Mings, Desktop Engineering, May 3, 2009 (more SolidWorks reviews )

Vuuch Product Review: Slapping Discussion Across the Face of Design - currently in beta, Vuuch centralizes conversations regarding designs within design environment, works with Pro/E Wildfire 4.0, SolidWorks 2008, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, May 5, 2009

The Story of Bricsys - moving through ups and downs in past, Bricsys is evolving continuously, Deelip.com, May 5, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

Solid Edge Tips & Tricks from the Experts - #5 - stop loading assembly when not required, Russell Brook, Siemens PLM Software Blog, May 5, 2009 (more Solid Edge tutorials)

Drawing a Site Plan - video, setting up drawings for building project in VectorWorks, YouTube, Apr 21, 2009 (more VectorWorks tutorials)

10 Tips for Smooth MCAD Data Exchange - treat incoming data with care, translate, validate only desired data, send only high-quality data needed by recipient, John Wedrychowski of Theorem Solutions, Desktop Engineering, May 3, 2009 (more MCAD articles)

Inventor Tooling - It's Not Just for Mold Designers - video, validating plastic part design in Inventor Professional 2010, Brian Sather, Ellipsis, May 4, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Inventor Professional 2010, Parametric Optimization - video, setting up parametric optimization simulation, Jay Tedeschi of Autodesk, YouTube, May 4, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Automatic File Naming with Autodesk Vault Workgroup - video tutorial, Brian Schanen of Autodesk, YouTube, Apr 27, 2009 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

Using 3D Blocks for Point Marker Styles - showing multi-view blocks in 3D when applied to point style in Civil 3D, Jason Hickey, Being Civil, May 5, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Smooth Shapes with Mesh Modeling Starting with a Rectangle - video tutorial, Guillermo Melantoni, What a Mesh!, May 5, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Becoming a Keyboard Warrior - The Command Alias Editor - editing existing alias, adding, saving command aliases in AutoCAD, Donnie Gladfelter, The CAD Geek, May 5, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Render Queue (ish) for Revit - making multiple renderings from single file, Zach Kron, Buildz, May 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Automating the Design Validation Process with NX Check-Mate - PLM, CAD software validates designs against industry standards, Taylor Anderson, Desktop Engineering, May 3, 2009 (more NX articles)

Wide-Format Scanners - choose scanners from Colortrac, Contex, Graphtec, Oce, Xerox depending on size, resolution, speed, price, David Essex, Desktop Engineering, May 3, 2009 (more large format printer reviews)

Parametric Architecture with Grasshopper - video tutorial, Rodrigo Medina, Novedge, May 4, 2009 (more Rhino tutorials)

Giving the Customers What They Don't Know They Want - don't rely just on customers' statements of need, visit to SolidWorks customer, Jeff Ray, SolidWorks Blog, May 5, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

Can Internet Change CAD? - CAD data management transparency, open CAD representation format will be affected, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank, May 4, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

BIM 101: A Crash Course for Builders - understanding different types of software needed to support BIM implementation, key terms, workflows associated with BIM, John Tocci, Autodesk University 2008 (more AEC articles)

Extending Your Design Validation Process to Your Entire Team using Autodesk Navisworks Manage and Autodesk Constructware - exporting Navisworks Manage clash reports, assigning responsibility for clashes, producing reports for resolution discussions, Matt Wheelis, Autodesk University 2008 (more NavisWorks articles)

An Old Dog with New Tricks: Introducing NavisWorks, Revit, and 3ds Max into Westfield's Construction Planning Division - Revit model preparation for construction staging, understanding construction project through visualization, Navisworks for leasing, tenancy coordination teams, Matt Rumbel, Autodesk University 2008 (more NavisWorks articles, Autodesk Revit articles)

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint Using Autodesk Buzzsaw - moving design management, design review processes online, Joan Allen, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Buzzsaw articles)

The Basics of AutoCAD Fields - inserting fields, hiding field background, FIELDEVAL system variable for updating fields, Bryan Tanner, Indydrafter.com, May 4, 2009 (more AutoCAD basics tutorials)

AutoCAD: EDGEMODE System Variable - setting variable to 1 controls cutting edges, CAD Addict, May 5, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Vault Working Folder (Workspace) Management - defining consistent working folder location for all clients, CAD Geek Speak!, May 4, 2009 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

Rotate: Before or After? - option in Revit to rotate item after placement, Erik, Inside the Factory, May 4, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Transform an Element - Revit API does not apply transformation matrix to element, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, May 4, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Using an AutoCAD 2010 Overrule to Control the Copying of XData Using .NET - Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, May 4, 2009 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

CAE Spreads and Integrates Its Analyses - vendors are creating single, integrated environment for CAE, analysis software, Lawrence Gould, Time Compression, May 1, 2009 (more engineering analysis articles)

CAD for FEA in the Good Old Days - integration between CAD, CAE developed for easy simulation of CAD models, Jeff Waters, lifeupfront.com, May 4, 2009 (more FEA articles)

Rack and Pinion Motion - creating, applying RackPinion mate using SolidWorks Toolbox, GabiJack.com, May 4, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Using Empty Views (Pt 2: Creation) - creating, stretching empty view to full length of revision block table in SolidWorks, SolidWorks Legion, May 4, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

BIM Truth or Dare FAQ - explaining BIM to clients, designers, sharing single building model across platform, disciplines, challenges involved, Eat Your CAD, May 1, 2009 (requires free registration, more AEC articles)

AutoCAD 2010 Test Dynamic Block - test block without first saving it or having to reopen to modify, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, May 1, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)

AutoCAD Architecture 2010 - UI Changes, Pt 3 - The Ribbon, Home Tab - elaborating on functions of different panels available on home tab, David Koch, The Architect's Desktop, May 2, 2009 (more AutoCAD Architecture articles)

The QAT - Your Friend for Often Used Commands - customizing quick access toolbar in Civil 3D 2010, Brian Kling, Being Civil, May 1, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D articles)

View Ambient Occlusion in the Viewport in 3ds Max 2010 - turning on, controlling ambient occlusion feature, Scott Rosenbloom, CAD Uzer, May 1, 2009 (more 3ds Max articles)

The Basics of Skeletal Modeling in Autodesk Inventor Pt 1 of 2 - creating fully associative assembly file, Rob Cohee of Autodesk, YouTube, Apr 28, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

The Basics of Skeletal Modeling in Autodesk Inventor Pt 2 of 2 - adding additional intelligence, Rob Cohee of Autodesk, YouTube, Apr 28, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Chain Actions in Dynamic Blocks - making movable circle inside rectangle in AutoCAD, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, May 4, 2009 (more AutoCAD blocks tutorials)

Restore Lost Workspace, Menus and Profile in AutoCAD Architecture - deleting keys, roamable contents is helpful, Jimmy Bergmark, JTB World, May 1, 2009 (more AutoCAD Architecture articles)

Alias Check Model Tool - video, checking duplicate surfaces in model, Aaron, CAD Geek Speak!, May 1, 2009 (more Alias articles)

TenLinks Visits Autodesk Customer Research - focus group session in usability labs, plus impressive product gallery, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, May 1, 2009 (more Autodesk articles) exclusive

To PLM or Not to PLM - Measuring the Development Phase - process facilitation and information availability is required globally, Jos Voskuil's Weblog, May 3, 2009 (more PLM articles)

Are Marketers and the Media Messing the PLM Message? - 33% of CIMdata survey respondents ask solution providers to clearly express benefits of PLM, Tony Lockwood's Burning Questions, May 3, 2009 (more PLM articles)

Interview with Outspoken CAD Administrator, Ed Cyganik - pays maintenance but uses SolidWorks 2006, wishes for features found in newer versions, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, May 1, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

Learning SolidWorks - VAR training can be too fast, online/video training method is worth for learning SolidWorks, Jeff Mirisola, Jeff's Tool Shed, May 1, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

Review: NEi Fusion - easy-to-use, standalone simulation tool uses SolidWorks interface, Nastran technology, Al Dean, MCAD Online, Apr 29, 2009 (more NEi reviews)

Making the Most of High-Speed Machining - characteristics of high-speed machining software, Francois Lamy, MoldMaking Technology, May 2009 (more CAM articles)

LEDAS Duplicates Siemens SynchTech - variational direct modeling available as plug in for constraint recognition, solving, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, May 1, 2009 (more MCAD articles) 

Design Intent with History Free Modeling (Another Example) - video, adding design intent to rotating assembly of V8 engine using PTC CoCreate Modeling, Paul Hamilton, Apr 30, 2009 (more CoCreate articles)

Contex Define Large Format Scanner Productivity in "Drawings Per Hour" - productivity rated as number of D-size and A1 drawings scanned at 200 dpi per hour, Scanners4CAD, Feb 2009 (more Contex scanners articles)

How to Set Ambient and Area Light in Cinema 4D - video tutorial, Novedge, Apr 2009

Autodesk Inventor Professional 2010 Highlights - video, Kenneth Wong, Desktop Engineering, Apr 30, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Uncover the Mask - video, masking contour line with contour labels in Civil 3D 2010, Angel Espinoza, Angel's Civil 3D Thoughts, Apr 30, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Civil 3D - 2010 Publish DWF - ability to publish to DWF, useful, easy to read publish options information, John Evans, From Civil to Inventor, Apr 30, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D articles)

Civil 3D 2010: More Flexible Labeling - ability to add more vertices to label leaders, Dana Probert, BIM on the Rocks, Apr 29, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D articles)

Quick Tip: Zoom to Region - option available in Civil 3D 2010 corridor properties dialog box, Seth Hall, Being Civil, Apr 30, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Dimensioning 3D Models - adjusting UCS, placing dimensioning lines in AutoCAD, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Apr 30, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

AutoCAD's Magic Vanishing Attachments - attachments disappear from drawing if opened in earlier releases, Steve Johnson, blog nauseam, Apr 30, 2009 (more AutoCAD bugs articles)

Inventomizations: Interface Color Schemes - customizing color schemes in Inventor, Mark Flayler, IMAGINiT Technologies, Apr 30, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Is Your Business Smart Enough? - CAD industry experts interviewed about CAD software knowledge, CAD as core business product, average performance of company using CAD, Eat Your CAD, May 1, 2009 (requires free registration, more CAD industry articles)

CAD on Mac: Yea or Nay? - Autodesk, SolidWorks ask users, Mac compatible version of NX might be delayed, Kenneth Wong, Desktop Engineering, Apr 30, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

Where Did the 'Align Drawing View' Command Go? - turning on command through customize menu, CATI Tech Notes, Apr 30, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

How to Add Custom Lengths to a SolidWorks BOM - create design table, add configurations, length property to it, start drawing, add column for length property, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Apr 30, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Picking and Choosing in SolidWorks - options available: dragging window, selecting with transparency, using Ctrl Key, using Filter menu, cadcamstuff.com, Apr 30, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

The SolidWorks Savings Plan - SolidWorks helps determine accurate blank size for creating part, Jason Raak, Rocksolid Perspective, Apr 30, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)