March 2010

CAD in the Cloud II - Collaboration, SaaS & 2D/3D Mashups - SaaS about web browser, collaboration, integration, plus ROI of SaaS for CAD, Christopher Boothroyd, afterCAD Blog, Mar 28, 2010 (more CAD industry articles)

An Introduction to the IPD Workflow for Vectorworks BIM Users - understanding National BIM Standard, legal, contractual considerations of integrated project delivery, Robert Anderson of Nemetschek Vectorworks, Mar 2010 (more Vectorworks articles)

Solid Edge ST3 - Preview - possibility to customize Ribbon, Solid DNA Blog, Mar 28, 2010 (more Solid Edge articles)

Move Face - moving hole closer to axis of the flange with circular array of 4 holes using Inventor 2011, SolidWorks 2010, Alibre Design V12, Solid Edge ST2, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Mar 29, 2010 (more MCAD articles)

AutoCAD 2011, My Pick of the New (and Borrowed) Features - improved handling of polylines, view cube functional in any mode, transparency supported, select similar, isolate object commands, RobiNZ CAD Blog, Mar 30, 2010 (more AutoCAD articles)

Should You Upgrade to AutoCAD 2011? - new release is improved but no new key features, hard to please veteran users, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Mar 28, 2010 (more AutoCAD articles)

10 Reasons to Upgrade to AutoCAD 2011 - improved tools to create 3D conceptual designs, 2D documentation drawings, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Mar 29, 2010 (more AutoCAD articles)

AutoCAD 2011: Hatch Enhancement - hatch dialog box moved to ribbon, ability to modify hatch graphically, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Mar 29, 2010 (more AutoCAD articles)

New Features in AutoCAD LT 2011 - Where to Start? - 'add selected' feature starts command to create object with exactly same properties, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Mar 29, 2010 (more AutoCAD LT articles)

2011 Preview: Create Surface from Point Cloud Data - Civil 3D 2011 tutorial, Seth Hall, Being Civil, Mar 30, 2010 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

C3D 2011 - Drawing Associated toProjects - ability to associate drawing with specific project to make data shortcuts work properly, Brian Hailey, Civil 3D Plus, Mar 27, 2010 (more Autodesk Civil 3D articles)

C3D 2011 - SuperelevationTools - ability to create superelevation diagram in drawing, Brian Hailey, Civil 3D Plus, Mar 25, 2010 (more Autodesk Civil 3D articles)

Civil 3D and Google Earth Image Placement - understanding concept of georeferencing, rubbersheeting, Jason Hickey, Being Civil, Mar 29, 2010 (more Autodesk Civil 3D articles)

Revit API 2011: The New Way to Find Elements - filtering mechanisms with FilteredElementCollection introduced, Matt Mason, CAD Application Development, Mar 28, 2010 (more Autodesk Revit articles)

Revit API 2011: Upgrading Existing Add-Ins - massive namespace restructuring, new transaction mechanisms, Matt Mason, CAD Application Development, Mar 26, 2010 (more Autodesk Revit articles)

Autodesk Revit: Setting Standards exclusive - creating robust, efficient template for consistent Revit use, defining protocols for document production, management, standardizing quality of element library production, Paul Woddy, Autodesk University 2009 (more Autodesk Revit articles)

Revit Basics: Control the Level of Detail of a View - seeing all layers, CAD Addict, Mar 28, 2010 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

CAD Management Best Practices exclusive - establishing budgeting realities for 2010, managing in tough economy, establishing technology leadership profile, getting most from AU, Robert Green, Autodesk University 2009 (more CAD management articles)

CAD Manager's Action Plan exclusive - assessing current points of pain, working with IT, users, management to get results, setting realistic goals, priorities, Robert Green, Autodesk University 2009 (more CAD management articles)

CAD Geeks Inside: Starting, Maintaining and Enabling a Company User Group exclusive - best practices, technology enablers to get most out of your CAD investments, Kevin Robinson, Autodesk University 2009 (more CAD management articles)

When 360 Degree Isn't a Big Enough Circle - modifying mating edges of ring in SolidWorks, Paul Kutolowski, FISHER/UNITECH Blog, Mar 29, 2010 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Tag Your Features - assign tags to features in SolidWorks, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion, Mar 29, 2010 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Quick and Accurate Sketching - illustrating process in Inventor 2011, Alibre Design V12, SolidWorks 2010, Solid Edge ST2, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Mar 26, 2010 (more MCAD articles)

Parametric Throw-Down: We will Gain Market Share - PTC to hike per-share profit at least 20% per year, J Bonasia, Investors.com, Mar 25, 2010 (more PTC articles)

And AutoCAD 2011 has Arrived - MIRRHATCH system variable added, control over default scale list, Lynn Allen's Blog, Mar 28, 2010 (more AutoCAD articles)

AutoCAD 2011 Hits the Surface - explicit surfaces feature added, better interaction for complex models, ability to carry huge point clouds size, Guillermo Melantoni, What a Mesh!, Mar 26, 2010 (more AutoCAD articles)

AutoCAD 2011 in 3 Minutes - ViewCube functional in 2D wireframe mode, commands for controlling object visibility, 'infer geometric constraints' toggle, R McSwain, CAD Panacea, Mar 25, 2010 (more AutoCAD articles)

AutoCAD 2011 User Interface - UI with dark scheme, grid of lines, workspace selector drop down moved, visual styles panel, R McSwain, CAD Panacea, Mar 28, 2010 (more AutoCAD articles)

AutoCAD 2011 Product Announcement - New Features - layer transparency added, Scale List controlled, sculpt, surfacing improvements, Mark Flayler, IMAGINiT Manufacturing Solutions Blog, Mar 25, 2010 (more AutoCAD articles)

AutoCAD 2011 - New Features, Continued - web-based help system, enhanced ViewCube, parametric constraints, object creation by object selection, John Benstead, CADit, Mar 27, 2010 (more AutoCAD articles)

And, They're Off - transparency feature added, improved polyline edit functions, 3D design, navigation enhancements in AutoCAD 2011, Earl Kubaskie, EKlectiCAD, Mar 25, 2010(more AutoCAD articles)

Some Meaningless AutoCAD 2011 Numbers - no mention of context, numbers doesn't compare with previous releases, Steve Johnson, blog nauseam, Mar 26, 2010(more AutoCAD articles)

What's New in Navisworks 2011 and Availability - ribbon UI, Gantt view, Autodesk Revit rooms support, Autodesk 2011 product support, Dwane Lindsey, Navisworks InfoCenter, Mar 25, 2010 (more NavisWorks articles)

Inventor 2011 Product Announcement - New Features - image based lighting, reflections, dynamic input for sketching geometry, iLogic, iCopy included, Mark Flayler, IMAGINiT Manufacturing Solutions Blog, Mar 25, 2010 (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

What's New for Autodesk Inventor 2011 - Sketching - dynamic input, profile closing features, Jonathan Landeros, Inventor Tales, Mar 25, 2010 (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

Revit Basics: Hide and Unhide Objects - hiding wall to see imported linework below, CAD Addict, Mar 28, 2010 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Revit Structure 2011 - User Interface Changes - modify panel on ribbon, properties palette with view or object property parameters, David Harrington, CADDHELP, Mar 25, 2010 (more Autodesk Revit articles)

Revit API 2011: User Interface Changes/Improvements - controls in ribbon, images on pulldown buttons, tooltips & long descriptions, tooltip images, ability to have interface, Matt Mason, CAD Application Development, Mar 25, 2010 (more Autodesk Revit articles)

What's New in the Revit 2011 API: New Deployment Methods - XML-based 'add-in' files, all-new redistributable DLL to do installations in .NET, Matt Mason, CAD Application Development, Mar 25, 2010 (more Autodesk Revit articles)

Revit API 2011: Ooh Ooh! Pick Me - method to interact with elements in project through UIDocument.Selection class, Matt Mason, CAD Application Development, Mar 25, 2010 (more Autodesk Revit articles)

SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 267 - SolidWorks Utility Belt - compare, modification, evaluation tools, SolidWorks utilities integration with Enterprise, Workgroup PDM, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:Heard!, Mar 28, 2010(more SolidWorks articles)

Mates: The Wild Kingdom of SolidWorks - understanding layout class, Delphi class under 'horizontal' phylum of mates, Michael LaFleche, CAPINC Technical Blog, Mar 28, 2010(more SolidWorks articles)

Create a Wave Spring in SolidWorks - Solid Professor, Mar 27, 2010 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SolidWorks Timesaving Tip #8: Command Navigation - using context sensitive pop-up, keyboard shortcuts, Clement Donzel, SolidWorks APAC Blog, Mar 26, 2010 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Best-Paying Degrees in 2010 - petroleum engineering tops among highest-earning, most in-demand bachelor's degrees, Charles Purdy, Yahoo! HotJobs, Mar 2010 (more engineering articles)

AutoCAD 2011: A Look at What's New - updated UI, context-sensitive ribbon, 2D drawing productivity feature, improved 3D functionality, external reference highlighting, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Mar 25, 2010 (more AutoCAD articles)

AutoCAD 2011 for the CAD Manager - transparency object property added, inferred constraints, AutoConstrain added, ability to work with point clouds, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Mar 25, 2010 (more AutoCAD articles)

A Couple of Things I Think are Important in AutoCAD 2011 - inferred constraints, 3D surfacing, real-time hatching, Expression option added, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Mar 25, 2010 (more AutoCAD articles)

New Features in AutoCAD 2011 - associative 3D surfaces added, ability to directly manipulate objects, David Cohn, CADman-Do, Mar 25, 2010 (more AutoCAD articles)

More Details on AutoCAD 2011 - ease to modify objects, toolset to hide objects separate from layer control, transparency support, inferred constraints, David Cohn, CADman-Do, Mar 25, 2010 (more AutoCAD articles)

First Look at Surface Modeling in AutoCAD 2011 - Donnie Gladfelter, The CAD Geek, Mar 25, 2010 (more AutoCAD articles)

Inventor 2011 is Here - direct manipulation with real-time previews, integration of iLogic, Inventor Fusion interoperability, realistic rendering in modeling environment, Garin Gardiner, In the Machine, Mar 25, 2010 (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

AutoCAD Architecture 2011 Overview - view cube in 2D wireframe, wall cleanup improvements, enhanced custom grid, custom column tool, David Koch, The Architect's Desktop, Mar 25, 2010 (more AutoCAD Architecture articles)

Revit Architecture 2011 - My Favorite New Features - tie between floating properties palette and custom elevation tags, sun path simulation, realistic view style, sheet place holders, temporary dimension improvements, Mike Massey, Knowing What You Don't Know About CAD, Mar 25, 2010 (more Autodesk Revit articles)

New Features of Revit Architecture 2011 - improved UI, adaptive component functionality, form editing feature, large team workflow ability, text improvements, Daryl Gregoire, Revit Rocks!, Mar 25, 2010 (more Autodesk Revit articles)

Interview with Al Dean - Pt 1 - talk about CAD press, blogging community, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Mar 25, 2010 (more CAD media articles)

Interview with Al Dean - Pt 2 - writing about technology, press releases vs blog post, interacting with PR people, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Mar 25, 2010 (more CAD media articles)

Interview with Al Dean - Pt 3 - print vs online magazines, ad-supported publications, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Mar 25, 2010 (more CAD media articles)

Blogosphere Embraces Caedium on the Mac - affordable CFD learning tool being appreciated by media, Symscape, Mar 22, 2010 (more Mac articles)

Caedium Brings CAE to Mac - Caedium 2.1 has improved 3D selection, shortcut key conveniences, expandable properties panel, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, architosh, Mar 24, 2010 (more Mac articles)

KeyCreator Version 9 - easy-to-use software has dimension-driven editing, transform dynamic function, offers improved performance with flexibility, Joshua Stollar, Cadalyst, Mar 25, 2010 (more KeyCreator reviews)

Using MicroStation Cell - loading cell library, placing cell, understanding shared cell, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Mar 24, 2010 (more MicroStation tutorials)

Community: It's All About the Members exclusive - facilitating in community, connections vs hub-and-spoke, know needs of members, Jim Meyer, Autodesk University 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

The Mechanics of Project Management: Successfully 'Herding Cats' exclusive - describing role of project manager, balancing project team's content needs with procedural, relationship needs, Mark Hechel, Autodesk University 2009 (more CAD management articles)

SmartGeometry 2010: Work is Play; Play is Work - Bentley to make 'generative components' available for free, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Mar 25, 2010 (more AEC articles)

SmartGeometry 2010: What Makes the Geometry Smart? - talk with Bentley executives, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Mar 25, 2010 (more AEC articles)

AutoCAD 2011 New Feature Roundup - web-based help system, 5 predefined visual styles, parametric constraints updated, transparency for objects, 3D surface objects, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Mar 25, 2010 (more AutoCAD articles)

Corporate CAD Caveats exclusive - recognizing ways to increase profitability, understanding issues, value of digital design products, Emlyn Altman, Autodesk University 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Let's Stick Together: IPD Collaboration Between Disciplines exclusive - shared coordinates in Revit, linking, exporting project files, managing visibility graphics, interference checking for finding conflicts, Veronica Lamb, Autodesk University 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Autodesk Inventor 2011 (Pt 1) - Direct Manipulation - exploring in-canvas display, its components, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Mar 25, 2010 (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

Autodesk Inventor 2011 (Pt 2) - iLogic - understanding basic concepts involved, creating rule, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Mar 25, 2010 (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

Autodesk Inventor 2011 (Pt 3) - iLogic Enhancements - text, true/false parameter types added, new way of triggering rule, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Mar 25, 2010 (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

Autodesk Inventor 2011 (Pt 4) - Move Face and Automatic Blending - free move option, automatic blending feature added, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Mar 25, 2010 (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

BOM for Dummies: BOM andCAD - companies intending to move to built to order or configure to order should not invest much in CAD data configuration, Jos Voskuil's Weblog, Mar 1, 2010 (more PLM articles)

Talking with Journalists - tips for building relationships with journalists, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Mar 23, 2010 (more CAD media articles)

How to Remove a Battery, Using 3DVIA Composer - creating basic animation, Mike Puckett, SolidWorks Blog, Mar 23, 2010 (more 3DVIA articles)

Inventor FEA - Force Load vs. Bearing Load? - using shock tube, CAD Geek Speak!, Mar 22, 2010 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

AutoCAD General Overview - Start to Finish - enabling startup mode, ribbon display vs classical, keyboard shortcuts, Mark Mason, CAD Tutorials, Mar 23, 2010 (more AutoCAD articles)

Category Assignment Cheat Sheet - using classification property to capture, categorize multiple files in Vault, Brian Schanen, Under the Hood, Mar 22, 2010 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

Labels with Text That doesn't Scale? You're Kidding, Right? - using expressions in Civil 3D to size labels text, Brian Hailey, Civil 3D Plus, Mar 23, 2010 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Convert Point Block References to Civil Points - using SELECTSIMILAR, QSELECT commands in Civil 3D, Almas Suljevic, Being Civil, Mar 23, 2010 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Can My Part be Manufactured? - DFMXpress in SolidWorks offers basic manufacturing checks on parts, Michael LaFleche, CAPINC Technical Blog, Mar 23, 2010 (more SolidWorks articles)

Splitting anEntity - SolidWorks tip, Deepak Gupta, Boxer's Blog, Mar 22, 2010 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Joining a SplitEntity - SolidWorks tip, Deepak Gupta, Boxer's Blog, Mar 22, 2010 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Grab Bag of Helpful Tips for Pro/NC - update to Pro/E Wildfire 5.0, using manufacturing start part, mill windows, PTC Express, Mar 2010 (more Pro/E tutorials)

How Can I Build a Window in Vectorworks with a Sloping Bottom? - making symbol for window, archoncad blog, Mar 23, 2010 (more Vectorworks tutorials)

Hardware Upgrade Jitters - incentives of upgrade might outweigh resistance to change, Mark Kiker, AUGI, Mar 2010 (may require free registration, more CAD hardware articles)

The Impossible 3 Million Square Foot BIM Project exclusive - Buzzsaw collaboration, Revit project setup, BIM management, standards, Dat Lien, Autodesk University 2009 (more AEC articles)

Secrets to Succeeding as a CAD Consultant exclusive - tips on setting up, marketing business properly, setting prices, getting paid, Jamie Thomas, Autodesk University 2009 (more jobs and careers articles)

Solid Edge with Synchronous Technology 2: Stress Relief - ability to add materials, thicken walls, shrink holes quickly, cylindrical constraint option, analysis results exported as HTML reports, AVI movies, JPEG images, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Mar 20, 2010 (more Solid Edge reviews)

Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 5.0 Brings New Welding Capabilities - new UI, dashboard conversion, terminology for fillet welds, new functionalities, Andy Burke, PTC Express, Mar 2010 (more Pro/E tutorials)

Using the Import from Spreadsheet Action in Windchill PDMLink - importing parts, product structure, bills of materials, PTC Express, Mar 2010 (more Pro/E tutorials)

Researchers Point Way to New Touch-Screen Technology - digital surface software application network, SurfNet, combined with multi-touch screen devices can increase collaboration among professionals, Vito Pilieci, Dose.ca, Mar 17, 2010 (more CAD hardware articles)

Episode 266 - Woodworking with SolidWorks - using weldments for trim, building library features for joints, creating smart components, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:Heard!, Mar 21, 2010 (more SolidWorks articles)

Custom (DBX) Objects in AutoCAD - characteristics of custom objects, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Mar 22, 2010 (more AutoCAD tips)

How Do You Use AutoCAD? - using reference manager, aerial viewer, command line options, object snap options, Brian Benton, AUGI, Mar 2010 (may require free registration, more AutoCAD tips)

Using Overrules to Highlight AutoCAD Dimensions and Text Using .NET - Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Mar 19, 2010 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

AutoCAD Architecture 2010: Column Grid - placing default column grid, assigning layout modes to it, Tharakesh Ananthakrishnan, AUGI, Mar 2010 (may require free registration, more AutoCAD Architecture tutorials)

Map Inquiry Commands: 'Unknown Command' - using enquiry commands from map workspaces in Civil 3D, Seth Hall, Being Civil, Mar 21, 2010 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Making Design Patterns Work in Practice - defining user experience design patterns, example showing pattern with 3 variations, Tom Vollaro, Designing the User Experience at Autodesk, Mar 19, 2010 (more Autodesk articles)

Duplicate Mark Values - Revit tip, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Mar 22, 2010 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

The History of 3D Scan Based Reverse Engineering - Why All the Focus on NURBS? - disadvantage of NURBS models obtained from scan data, Tom Charron of Rapidform Inc., Deelip.com, Mar 19, 2010 (more reverse engineering articles)

Choose the Best Monitor for CAD - considering screen size, resolution, sync rate, response time, antireflective coating, pricing, Ron LaFon, Cadalyst, Mar 18, 2010 (more CAD hardware articles)

Tailspin Analysis with Patran 2010 - MSC Software's latest release can simulate effects of load applied to plane's fuselage, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Mar 18, 2010 (more FEA articles)

Adding/RemovingLeaders - SolidWorks tip, Deepak Gupta, Boxer's Blog, Mar 18, 2010 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

AutoCAD: Manage Layers with the LAYWALK Command - using filter to view desired layers, purging empty layers, CAD Addict, Mar 18, 2010 (more AutoCAD tips)

AutoCAD 2010 Can Constrain You - Pt 1 of 2 - constraints working in AutoCAD, benefits, deleting them, Kendred Cooper, Hagerman & Company, Inc., Spring 2010 (more AutoCAD tips)

To Categorize or Not - File Revisions - applying standard alpha, standard numeric revision schemes in Vault, Brian Schanen, Under the Hood, Mar 16, 2010 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

File Transfer as Binary Data - setting up project files for transfer, Doug Redmond, It's All Just Ones and Zeros, Mar 17, 2010 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

Creating Vinyl Siding Wall - creating reveal profile, applying wall reveal in Revit, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Mar 18, 2010 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Object Relationships in VB - removing explicit import statements from code, adding global namespace importing requests to Revit project settings, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Mar 17, 2010 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Revit MEP Elements Deleted after Linked Arch is Updated - using 'select by ID' tool to find elements, Todd Shackelford, CAD Shack, Mar 18, 2010 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Plan Regions Wall Cleanups and Large Coordinates - remove object creating large coordinates from Revit project, Ryan Duell, The Revit Clinic, Mar 17, 2010 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Arrival of the Desktop Supercomputer - workstation based on Nehalem CPUs from Intel offer high productivity gain with strategic advantage, Randall Newton, Cadalyst, Mar 17, 2010 (more CAD hardware articles)

Linking to Spreadsheets Using Project Explorer - setting configuration variable in standards.cfg file in MicroStation, Nigel Davies, Eat Your CAD, Mar 17, 2010(requires free registration, more MicroStation tutorials)

BIM: A Business Decision exclusive - establishing full BIM implementation plan, strategy, calculating ROI for bringing Autodesk Revit into organization, Joseph Joseph, Autodesk University 2009 (more AEC articles)

Leading Online and Face-to-Face Communities exclusive - share content best practices with other leaders, learn about content, speakers/videos, importance of strong leadership, Jill Keefer, Autodesk University 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

Mastercam Feature Based Machining for Real People - creating toolpaths using features from solid, Lars Christensen, cadcamstuff.com, Mar 17, 2010(more Mastercam articles)

AutoCAD: 3D Modeling Made Easy exclusive - understanding solid modeling, surface modeling, mesh modeling, 3D editing techniques, J Malitzke, Autodesk University 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

AutoCAD: Beyond 3D - Tap the Power of Visualization Tools exclusive - navigating through 3D model, applying visual styles, using cameras, views, producing quick rendering, Guillermo Melantoni, Autodesk University 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Project Butterfly Review - ability to view, review, mark-up, share, co-edit drawing files uploaded on web, Martyn Day, Experienc Building, Mar 5, 2010 (more Autodesk articles)

Revit Model Review - Advanced Part #1 - exploring 'manage' interface, Beau Turner, Will Render for Food, Mar 17, 2010 (more Autodesk Revit articles)

A St. Patrick's Day CAD Tip - inserting entire drawing as block using Design Center in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Mar 17, 2010 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

Flattening an Assembly - VBA macro code for creating equivalent single-level assembly from large assembly, Brian Ekins, Mod the Machine, Mar 17, 2010 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Newton's Cradle Simulation Tutorial - creating frame, balls, converting assembly constraints automatically to motion joints in Autodesk Inventor Simulation, Wasim, Virtual Reality, Mar 17, 2010 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

How Long is the Flow? - finding time of particle in domain during flow simulation using SolidWorks Simulation, Tony Eckersley, SolidWorks UK & Ireland, Mar 16, 2010 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SolidWorks Timesaving Tip #5: Feature-Driven Patterns - adding fasteners to mounting holes automatically, Clement Donzel, SolidWorks APAC Blog, Mar 16, 2010 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SolidWorks Timesaving Tip #6: Assembly Techniques - Clement Donzel, SolidWorks APAC Blog, Mar 18, 2010 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

3DU Instructor Tip #2 - Sheet Metal - applying K-Factor in SolidWorks, Rod Harper, FISHER/UNITECH Blog, Mar 17, 2010 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Create Right and Left Hand Versions of a Part in SolidWorks - Solid Professor, Mar 17, 2010 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

VISI Flow 17 - support for design, eventual simulation of runners, extended shape option, explicit support for cross linking materials, hot runner design support, Al Dean, Develop 3D, Mar 16, 2010 (more VISI reviews)

Tech Tip for Mastercam Lathe: Turn Profile True Arc Fitting - new feature fits 'true' arcs, lines to polyline, Mastercam Xtras, Mar 16, 2010 (more Mastercam articles)

Is My Graphic Card AutoCAD Compatible? - manually tuning 3D performance settings of graphic card in AutoCAD, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Mar 16, 2010 (more CAD hardware articles)

The Clouds are Gathering - SolidWorks World showcased cloud-based design system; Microsoft presents on Bing mapping, augmented reality research, Martyn Day, Develop 3D, Mar 16, 2010 (more CAD industry articles)

PTC Discusses Social Media - PTC's social media director, executives discuss meaning of being social, banking on it, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Mar 16, 2010 (more PTC articles)

If It's Almost Spring, 'IT' is Almost Here - adding toolbar to ribbon-based workspace, adding button to palette to insert title block layouts in AutoCAD, Michael Beall, CAD Tutor, Mar 2010 (more AutoCAD tips)

Customizing for Fun & Profit - customizing AutoCAD LT using DIESEL, setting workspace switch when launching AutoCAD, Michael Beall, CAD Tutor, Feb 2010 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials, AutoCAD tips)

How Do I Bring Up the Old Layer Dialog Box? - using LAYERDLGMODE system variable in AutoCAD, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Mar 17, 2010 (more AutoCAD tips)

Loading Multiple Line Types into AutoCAD Using .NET - Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Mar 16, 2010 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Turn on Warning Symbol for Design Criteria Violation on Print - Civil 3D tip, Almas Suljevic, Being Civil, Mar 16, 2010 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Roof Object Pt 10 - The Hole Truth - creating dormer roofs in AutoCAD Architecture, Nathan Ellery, Aussie ACA (ADT), Mar 15, 2010 (more AutoCAD Architecture tutorials)

Revit - Multi-line Workaround for Generic Annotations - Michael McCune, designreform, Mar 16, 2010 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Interview with Analyst Jim Brown - talk about PLM evolution, social computing, being on Twitter, CAD/PLM software issues in 2010, Dora Smith, Siemens PLM Software Blog, Mar 11, 2010 (more PLM articles)

Next on 3D Printing - Buildings - D-shape process uses thin layer of sand with magnesium-based glue to print entire building, If It Prints, I'll Let You Know, Mar 12, 2010 (more rapid prototyping articles)

Software Industry Loses Patience with China - Beijing's policies irritate Business Software Alliance, Bruce Einhorn, Business Week, Mar 10, 2010 (more CAD industry articles)

Autodesk and Stratasys. Development of a Freagin' Huge 3D Printed Engine - Joe Hiemenz of Stratasys talks about model developed for 3D print, challenges involved, part count, price, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Mar 15, 2010 (more rapid prototyping articles)

Fluid Dynamics Flowing into Mac OS - EnSight CFD 2.0 software has volume rendering feature, runs as native application in Mac Cocoa, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Mar 16, 2010 (more CFD articles)

SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Pro/E, Alibre or Inventor. Which 3D CAD App has More Character? - web application Personas provides interesting visual, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Mar 11, 2010 (more MCAD articles)

Up and Down the Scales in AutoCAD exclusive - text and dimension scales in model/paper space, learning about transpatial dimensions, annotative objects introduced in AutoCAD 2008, Bill Fane, Autodesk University 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Managing Your Standards and Reusable Content with AutoCAD Tool Palettes - Revealed exclusive - understanding power of tool palettes, using existing palettes, and block tools, Matt Murphy, Autodesk University 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Two-Handed CAD: Do Less Work to Get More Finished exclusive - taking advantage of efficiency tools in AutoCAD, using template theory to standardize, govern work process, Donnie Gladfelter, Autodesk University 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

One-Pick Plotting: As Easy as it Gets exclusive - learning about AutoLISP with template file provided, creating toolbars, custom commands, toolbar/tool palette images in AutoCAD, Jack Foster, Autodesk University 2009 (more AutoCAD plotting tutorials)

Streamline Your CAD/Vault Workflow - using 'prompt configuration' area option in Vault, CAD Geek Speak!, Mar 15, 2010 (more Autodesk Vault article)

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