May 2010

The ABC of PLM Facebooking - multiple associations between Facebook principles and PDM/PLM systems, content syndication, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank, May 31, 2010 (more PLM articles)

Comparison of Two Publishing Plug-Ins for AutoCAD - AutoCAD BATCHPUBLISH command, DWG/DXF file extensions, Scott Sheppard, Autodesk Labs, May 31, 2010 (more AutoCAD plotting tutorials)

Controlling Wall Joins in Revit - stopping plaster facedingwall on edge of blockwork wall, 'Disallow Join' function, Chris Senior, Revit Elemental, May 31, 2010 (more Revit tutorials)

Creating AcDbMaterial Object - 1 - hasMaterial(...) function, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, May 31, 2010 (more AutoCAD programming tutorials)

Creating AcDbMaterial Object - 2 - creating addMaterial(...) function, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, May 31, 2010 (more AutoCAD programming tutorials)

Creating AcDbMaterial Object - 3 - AcGiMaterialColor, using setAmbient() function, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, May 31, 2010 (more AutoCAD programming tutorials)

Creating AcDbMaterial Object - 4 - using AcGiMapper object, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, May 31, 2010 (more AutoCAD programming tutorials)

Duplicate Legend Component - creating Revit elements programmatically, CmdDuplicateElements command, manual transaction mode, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, May 31, 2010  (more Revit tutorials)

Engineering the Future in Autodesk Revit MEP 2011 - customizing panel schedules, managing MEP fixtures, adding flat oval duct, Bimboom, May 31, 2010 (more Revit tutorials)

JumiMouse Control SolidWorks (or Anything Else) from Your iPhone or iPad via WiFi Givaway - Jumitech, Citrix Receiver, Josh Mings, Solid Smack, May 31, 2010 (more SolidWorks articles)

June's Plug-In of the Month: Dimension Patrol - for AutoCAD, designers, CAD Managers, checking drawings for dimensions with overridden text, VB.NET source files, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, May 31, 2010 (more AutoCAD programming tutorials)

REVIT Leader with No Text - video, migrating AutoCAD people, creating 'Generic Annotation' family, Daryl Gregoire, Revit Rocks, May 31, 2010 (more Revit tutorials)

Spline Tangent Direction in AutoCAD 2011 - tangent directions based on points, changing tangency of Fit Spline, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, May 31, 2010 (more AutoCAD drawing tutorials)

A Tale of Two Translators - Project Snap, indexing all data inside designs, using Yahoo Babelfish/Google translator, Scott Sheppard, Autodesk Labs, May 28, 2010 (more Autodesk articles)

Are Reflected Ceiling Views Truly Reflected Views? - ceiling views reflected, cut plane location of imaginary mirror, Dwane Lindsey, Revit Archcenter, May 27, 2010 (more Revit tutorials)

Autodesk Impression - directly importing AutoCAD geometry, converting into design presentation documents, applying styles, free to Autodesk subscription customers, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, May 28, 2010 (more Autodesk Impression articles)

Compiling and Running .NET4.0 Revit Commands - enabling .NET4.0, changing runtime lines in Revit.exe.configuration, Bolt Out of the Red, May 31, 2010  (more Revit tutorials)

Control Transparency Display - turning transparency on for plotting, transparency display, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, May 28, 2010 (more AutoCAD LT Tutorials)

Cycling Through Revit Shortcuts - video, WA, 1st character a clue, keeping eyes on status bar, activating shortcut, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, May 28, 2010 (more Revit tutorials)

Detailing in Revit - ARCXL - video, native Revit built library, web based interface, Steve Stafford, Revit OpEd, May 28, 2010 (more Revit tutorials)

Disable the Creation of the PLOT.LOG File - selecting 'Plot and Publish' tab, from 'Advanced Options' dialog unmark 'Create a log file', John Benstead, CADit, May 30, 2010 (more AutoCAD plotting tutorials)

Excel Reports from Storm and Sanitary Analysis - exporting model elements/information to Excel, each element getting own worksheet, subbasin output, SSA available for North American Civil 3D/Map 3D subscription customers, Dana Probert, BIM on the Rocks, May 28, 2010 (more Civil 3D tutorials)

Form Finding with Solar Radiation Analysis - Revit quantifies solar radiation on conceptual building model surfaces, working on mass category, Zach Kron, Buildz, May 30, 2010 (more Revit tutorials)

From Vault to Data Shortcuts (Move Survey Database) - logging into Vault, checking survey database, selecting 'Get Latest Version', accessing Data Shortcut Editor, search/replace, Almas Suljevic, Being Civil, May 28, 2010 (more Vault articles)

How to Redefine Collaboration in PLM - video, IT busy with enterprise technologies, unified/contextual collaboration, consumer software/social networks important, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank, May 28, 2010 (more PLM articles)

Making a Hole at an Angle - using Point method, Ravi Kumar, YouTube, May 20, 2010 (more Inventor tutorials)

REVIT Structure 2011 Temporary Dimensions - video, adjusting text size, background transparent/opaque, Daryl Gregoire, Revit Rocks, May 28, 2010 (more Revit tutorials)

Video on Spline Freehand Posted - using in AutoCAD 2011, Guillermo Melantoni, YouTube, May 23, 2010 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

What is the Solution if AutoCAD 2011 Hangs at Startup? - killing WSCommCntr2.exe process in Windows Task Manager making AutoCAD responsive, JTB World, May 28, 2010 (more AutoCAD basics tutorials)

An Interview with the President - Todd Majeski on becoming a VAR for SolidWorks, Shell Feature, automatic dimensioning feature, Jeff Sweeney, 3DVision Technologies, May 27, 2010 (more SolidWorks articles)

AutoCAD MEP 2011 - Conduit Properties and Sizes - drawing new conduit runs, modifying existing layouts, Kyle Bernhardt, Inside the System, May 27, 2010 (more AutoCAD MEP articles)

Still Redneck - disappearing dialog box, editing registry key, running SolidWorks, trying Measure, Adrian Scholes, CATI Tech Notes, May 27, 2010 (more SolidWorks articles)

CAD Management in a New Economy, Pt 1 - gauging change in companies during recession, Robert Green, My 26, 2010 (more CAD Management articles)

Contributing Subbasins and Links in Storm and Sanitary Analysis - highlighting all contributing subbasins/links, available for North American Civil 3D subscription customers, Dana Probert, BIM on the Rocks, May 27, 2010 (more Civil 3D tutorials)

Model Curve Creator - CmdCurtainWallGeom, using Curve method get_Transformed, GetCurveNormal, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, May 27, 2010 (more Revit tutorials)

Moldflow Krypton for Autodesk Inventor 2011 and LT 2011 - plastic injection molded parts, manufacturability, cost of production, Autodesk Inventor Add, Sunith Babu L, CAD Professor, May 27, 2010 (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

Navisworks 2011 - Pt 1 - New Interface - Home/Viewpoint/Review/Animation/View/ Output tab of Ribbon, Dwane Lindsey, Navisworks InfoCenter, May 26, 2010 (more Navisworks articles)

NX7 Pt 4 - Lifecycle Simulation (CAE) - integrated design, test correlations, Jerry Sarfati, Siemens PLM Software Blog, May 26, 2010 (also see Pt 2, Pt 3) (more NX articles)

Other Trademarks Opposed By Autodesk and By Others - US Trademark and Patent Office, battles over names, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, May 27, 2010 (more CAD Industry articles)

Photoshop CS5 Extended - enhanced editing capabilities, integrated lens correction, using Puppet Warp, Ron LaFon, Cadalyst, May 27, 2010 (more Photoshop reviews)

Spatial Explains Why No JT in InterOp Release 21 - Vivekan Iyengar discusses not offering JT as supported file format for 3D InterOp, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, May 27, 2010 (more MCAD articles)

Robot Structural Analysis - Spreadsheet Calculator - Pt 1 - video, linking new/existing spreadsheets directly, dynamically, You Tube, May 26, 2010 (more engineering analysis articles)

Robot Structural Analysis - Spreadsheet Calculator - Pt 2 - video, aspects of analysis model extracted to spreadsheet, You Tube, May 26, 2010 (more engineering analysis articles)

3D Perfected - Rodney Hall on 3D CAD and SolidWorks, Nancy Spurling Johnson, Cadalyst, May 27, 2010 (more SolidWorks articles)

Check Out AutoCAD Freestyle - for professionals without formal design training, low cost, user friendly, Lynn Allen, May 26, 2010 (more AutoCAD articles)

Curtain Wall Geometry - determining curtain wall/panel, instance coordinate transformation, FindReferencesByDirection method, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, May 26, 2010 (more Revit tutorials)

Display a Toolbar - video, selecting layers, changing tabs on ribbon, using grip/drag, You Tube, May 25, 2010 (more AutoCAD tips)

Do You Sensor Your Stuff in SolidWorks? - powering up sensor folder, accessing FeatureManager, choosing dimension, cadcamstuff, May 26, 2010 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Dynamic Mirror - sketch tool, drag/drop to sketch toolbar, Jeff's Tool Shed, May 26, 2010 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Easy Object Creation Using ADDSELECTED Command - creating new object, inheriting properties of selected object, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, May 26, 2010 (more AutoCAD tips)

Edit an Inserted Image in a Drawing - video, using image contextual ribbon, adjusting fade of image, using Create Clipping Boundary, hiding/showing image, You Tube, May 25, 2010 (more AutoCAD basics tutorials)

Error Handling in AutoLISP Program 1 - (*error*) function, matching 'g:olderr' variable with original function, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, May 26, 2010 (more AutoLISP tutorials)

From the Sublime to the Ridiculous - SurfaceFill3, Knit9, 'merge result', SolidWorks to fix problem, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, May 26, 2010 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Insert an Image Into a Drawing - video, insert tab, attach, scale/rotation options, accepting defaults, dragging image to size, You Tube, May 25, 2010 (more AutoCAD basics tutorials)

More Jump Lists in Windows 7 - right clicking on AutoCAD LT tool bar, using pinned programs, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, May 26, 2010 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

Overriding Materials for Linked or Imported Files in the Host Revit Project - transferring Revit materials between projects, importing SketchUp models, Ryan Duell, Revit Clinic, May 26, 2010 (more Revit tutorials)

PLM - Move from Content to Context -  video, valuable in contextual work organization, boosting performance, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank, May 26, 2010 (more PLM articles)

Rob's Twitching - testing applications without downloading/installing, running AutoCAD, Revit, Maya, Inventor on Twitch, Rob Cohee, Ellipsis, May 26, 2010 (more Autodesk articles)

Spline Methods in AutoCAD 2011 - drawing smooth NURBS, 3D surface modeling, Fit/CV methods, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, May 26, 2010 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Using Photosynth to Generate a Few Sparse Point Clouds - selecting create a synth button, edge computing, using Photosynth import plug-in, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, May 26, 2010 (more reverse engineering articles) 

Adding a Constant Rotation Angle to Bearing Labels - using expression {General Segment Direction}+DEG2RAD(2), converting 2 degrees to radians, Jason Hickey, Being Civil, May 25, 2010 (more Civil 3D tutorials)

Aligning Hatch Patterns on a Curved Surface - selecting hatch line in elevation/3D view, Move tool, Rotate tool, Chris Senior, Revit Elemental, May 24, 2010 (more Revit tutorials)

A Brief Introduction to 32-bit vs. 64-bit Computing - accessing RAM above 4 GB, Civil 3D 2011 made for 64-bit, Scott McEachron, 121pcs.net, May 21, 2010 (more Civil 3D tutorials)

Civil 3D Craft Project: Migrating Eagle Point Field Codes - description key migration, accessing node library, clicking manage fields code, clicking export, going to external data, EP import listed in project name, Civil 3D for Beginners, May 21, 2010  (more Civil 3D tutorials)

Entities - Vault 2011 API, features applicable to multiple object types, Doug Redmond, It's All Just Ones and Zeroes, May 25, 2010 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

Moldflow Krypton for Inventor and SolidWorks - designing public parts, helpful to non-engineers, Deelip Menezes, May 25, 2010 (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

NX7 Pt 3 - Synchronous Freeform Modeling  - streamlining advanced shaping process, access to synchronous technology, Jerry Sarfati, May 24, 2010 (see also Pt 2) more NX articles)

A New Setting to Increase Performance - electrical settings dialog, load calculations panel, Kyle Bernhardt, Inside the System, May 25, 2010 (more Revit tutorials)

PLM-less AutoCAD Users and PLM Strategies - relation of AutoCAD/PLM, ProductPoint, users interested in practical outcome over marketing strategies, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank, May 25, 2010 (more PLM articles)

Part Numbers and Configurations - introducing data in PLM system, SolidWorks Enterprise PDM (EPDM) used as MCAD data vault, Ricky Jordan, May 25, 2010 (more SolidWorks PDM articles)

Purge Imported Categories - removal by using Manage>Purge Unused, expanding to highlight a group, import instance under Families, The Revit Kid, May 25, 2010 (more Revit tutorials)

REVIT Reset Level to 3D Extents - turn off view cropping, dragging level's 2D/3D grips, Daryl Gregoire, Revit Rocks, May 25, 2010 (more Revit tutorials)

Ribbon Problem Solutions for AutoCAD - running WSCURRENT, CUI, using Restore ACAD.CUIX, JTB World, May 25, 2010 (more AutoCAD customization tutorials)

Super-Secret Style Getter - V3.0 -  AECC commands, using path to DWT/DWG file as source, Matt Kolberg, Civil 3d, May 25, 2010 (more Civil 3D tutorials)

Toolbox Customization - adding customizable properties, adding manually, exporting list to Microsoft Excel, John Kurtz, FISHER/UNITECH, May 25, 2010 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

What's the Best Computer to Buy for Revit 2011? - Revit architecture system requirements, supported/recommended video cards, JB Zallan, Fear and Loathing in a CAD vs. BIM World, May 25, 2010 (more Revit articles)

Working with Files and Directories - using VB.Net, System.IO, GetFiles function, Dir function, Brian Ekins, Mod the Machine, May 25, 2010 (more AutoCAD programming tutorials)

Add-In Visibility Mode - setting multiple values, using ExternalCommands tags, Visibility Mode enumeration, loose connector utility, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, May 24, 2010 (more Revit tutorials)

Adobe Outsources 3D to Tech Soft 3D - proliferating 3D PDF into manufacturing to promote use of LiveCycle portfolio, automating processes, improving communication, Deelip Menezes, May 25, 2010 (more PDF articles)

AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 - Borehole Importer - automating process, reading AGS file in RAW format, GEF files from Benelux region, supporting CSV files, Jack Strongitharm, From the Ground Up, May 24, 2010 (more Civil 3D tutorials)

Autodesk's 'Clumsy' Upgrade Policy - adding to Autodesk's existing financial troubles, customers who are refusing to join subscription bandwagon, Deelip Menezes, May 24, 2010 (more Autodesk articles)

AutoLISP Tip to Find Nested Block Information - using nentsel, prompts user to select object, returns values, JTB World, May 24, 2010 (more AutoLISP tutorials)

Calculating Slope Between Two Points with Visual LISP - using SlopeX, ax:GetPoint function, defining AcadUtility class, Muharrem Kocyigit, Daily AutoCAD, May 24, 2010 (more AutoLISP tutorials)

Clarification from Callan Carpenter - no changing policy of supporting current/3 prior versions of products, Deelip Menezes, May 24, 2010 (more Autodesk articles)

Columns in the Layer Manager - dragging, dropping headers, maximizing/customizing options, turning columns on/off, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, May 24, 2010 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

Convert Entities Workflow Change in SW 2010 - pulling modeled edges into sketches fast, PropertyManager, expert mode, SolidWorks Legion, May 24, 2010 (more SolidWorks tutorials) 

Create an 'Update AutoCAD Architecture/MEP Project Standards' Reminder - managing content standards, importing new AEC project standards, managing Object/Display setting updates, Robin Capper, Robinz CAD Blog, May 24, 2010 (more AutoCAD Architecture tutorials)

DXF Codes and AutoLISP - filtering selection sets, creating AutoCAD objects, useful for CNC codes, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, May 24, 2010 (more AutoCAD Programming tutorials)

Design Studies - evaluating, optimizing models, 2 main modes for running design study in SolidWorks, Lisa Van Giesen, FISHER/UNITECH, May 24, 2010 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Got Bump - adding bump maps, creating new custom materials, Steven Campbell, Do U Revit?, May 24, 2010 (more Revit tutorials)

Hatch Background Color in AutoCAD 2011 - more flexibility, control, Hatch Creation, Hatch Editor tab, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, May 24, 2010 (more AutoCAD basics tutorials)

Multiple EXTEND and TRIM by Using FENCE Option - fast method, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, May 24, 2010 (more AutoCAD basics tutorials)

IDEA: IntelliCAD-Based Architectural BIM - low-cost alternative to BIM applications, creating building models, generating drawings, renderings, walkthroughs, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, May 20, 2010 (more IntelliCAD articles)

Kubotek's Competitive Upgrade Program - history based MCAD users upgrading to history free KeyCreator, Deelip Menezes, May 24, 2010 (more KeyCreator articles)

PLM and Scaling Options - connecting processes, optimizing development, manufacturing, speeding up innovation, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank, May 24, 2010 (more PLM articles)

Revitology: The Evolution of Revit over AutoCAD - optimizing sheet, cost, Revit for higher levels of collaboration and communication, compatibility of file import/export, Gerry Brown, Articlewarehouse, May 24, 2010 (more Revit articles)

Save-As STL Macro in SolidWorks - macros folder creation in SolidWorks installation directory, customizing, clicking macro category, browse to stl_part.swp macro file, Scott Slovik, FISHER/UNITECH, May 24, 2010 (more SolidWorks tutorials) 

Using COPY Command - using keystroke shortcut, creating multiple copies of object in AutoCAD, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, May 24, 2010 (more AutoCAD basics tutorials)

Choosing Computer OS/Hardware to Run Autodesk Products - ensuring hardware, software runs on Windows 7 64-bit OS, determining size of AutoCAD drawings, Revit files, Steve Bennett, 2D or not 2D, May 21, 2010 (more Autodesk articles)

Default Survey Database Settings - setting units, saving settings to create future survey database, Brian Hailey, Civil 3D Plus, May 22, 2010 (more Civil 3D tutorials)

Determine Sheet Size - iterates over document TitleBlocks collection, retrieves title block, view sheet instances, sample source code, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, May 21, 2010 (more Revit tutorials)

Editing Hatches in AutoCAD 2011 - Hatch Editor tab, using direct manipulation options to move, stretch, make changes to hatch, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, May 21, 2010 (more AutoCAD tips)

Electronics Art - Bang & Olufsen mobile phone comes with blank canvas, reducing ECAD/MCAD design iterations to single clearance checking procedure, Develop 3D, May 21, 2010

Integrating ECAD with Pro/E - PTC's IDX-based workflow, using PTC ProductView ECAD Compare tool for identifying, rationalizing changes, Al Dean, Develop 3D, May 21, 2010 (more Pro/E articles)

A Look at SolidWorks Sustainability - working on assemblies, using Sustainability Xpress to calculate design environmental impact, Sustainability/ Sustainability Xpress are comparison tools, Kenneth Wong, Desktop Engineering, May 21, 2010 (more SolidWorks reviews)

Mind Control and Revit - Revit Technology Conference, Emotiv, combination of software/electrodes, receives impulses from headset to provide information about brain activity, Steve Stafford, Revit OpEd, May 21, 2010 (more Revit articles)

Out-Of-The-Box PLM and Open Source Option - out-of-the-box system, unsuccessful due to nature of manufacturing organization, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank, May 21, 2010  (more PLM articles) 

Parameter Access and Scheduling - doable via Revit API plus standard shared parameter user interface features, creating and extracting parameter data through API, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, May 22, 2010 (more Revit tutorials)

Revit Has Totally Changed My Deliverable - duplicating 3D view, isolating objects required with temporary hide/isolate tool, Daryl Gregoire, Revit Rocks, May 22, 2010 (more Revit tutorials)

Worksharing Log File Tips - .SLOG extension, element borrowing, setting workset editable, Ryan Duell, Revit Clinic, May 20, 2010 (more Revit tutorials)

Autodesk Fortifies Digital Prototyping with Ground-Breaking Inventor Features and New Products for 2011 - digital prototyping, Inventor 2011 supports all facets of 3D modeling, Nancy Spurling Johnson, Cadalyst, May 13, 2010 (more Inventor articles)

Custom Linetypes the Super Simple Way - developing true linetypes, Make Linetype (MKLTYPE) tool, Donnie Gladfelter, May 12, 2010 (more AutoCAD tips)

Do We Need PLM to Manage Changes? - PLM in change management and change implementation, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank, May 13, 2010 (more PLM articles)

Explaining Superelevation to Your Grandma  - new features about superelevation for Civil 3D 2011, Dana Probert, BIM on the Rocks, May 12, 2010 (more Civil 3D tutorials)

Numbering Stuff  - using extensions for Revit in automatic numbering, Steve Stafford, Revit OpEd, May 12, 2010  (more Revit tutorials)

On Type and Instance - Revit concept preventing or allowing change of element position, understanding Curtain Wall, Inside the Factory, May 12, 2010 (more Revit tutorials)

PLM and One Big Spreadsheet  - power of spreadsheets, a way to innovate in PLM, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank, May 12, 2010 (more PLM articles)

Pre-, Post- and Pick Select - accessing revision data in a Revit model, code for GetSingleSelectedElementOrPrompt, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, May 13, 2010 (more Revit tutorials)

Web Client - Preparation for Windows Authentication - enabling Windows Authentication in Windows 2008, Richard Rankin, Cracking the Vault, May 11, 2010 (more Vault articles)

How to Make a 3D Cartoon in Rhino a Practical Guide - assembling design and kinematic simulation, assembling lamp mechanism, Driving Dimensions, May 2010 (more Rhino tutorials)

PLM Gaps and Social Software Liquid - 3 fundamental gaps in PLM to be fixed by social software, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank, May 10, 2010 (more PLM articles)

Select Similar Objects - SELECTSIMILAR grabs all object in the drawing similar to the one selected, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, May 10, 2010 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

From Lonely BIM to Social BIM: Moving Beyond Design to FM exclusive - reducing costs and increasing communication over the building lifecycle, collaborative web environment of ARCHIBUS to connect Autodesk Revit models, Sean Bonson, Autodesk University 2009 (more AEC articles)

Revit Architecture 2011 View Controls Enhancements - new visual styles, solar study and rendering, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, May 10, 2010 (more Revit tutorials)

Revit Model Review for Modeling and Energy Standards - creating and running a check in the Model Review tool, Kyle Bernhardt, Inside the System, May 10, 2010 (more Revit tutorials)

DWG Editor Gone Don't Panic - for service pack 3.0 DWG Editor is now SolidWorks 2D editor, Keith Schaefer, CATI Tech Notes, May 10, 2010 (more SolidWorks articles)

Export from Mastercam into Solidworks  - importing a Pro/E file into SolidWorks, Mastercam system tolerance, Cadcamstuff, May 10, 2010 (more Mastercam articles)

Drilling a Hole on Cylindrical Surface - methods for modeling cylindrical parts with hole, use of Hole Wizard, Deepak Gupta, Boxer's Blog, May 11, 2010 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Explosions, eDrawings Style - press CTRL-E and auto-explode your assembly, Michael LaFleche, CAP University, May 7, 2010 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Filling the Holes in Autodesk's CHM Help Stopgap - making a zip file of CHM files available for download, list of missing CHM files, Steve Johnson, Blog Nauseam, May 7, 2010 (more AutoCAD articles)

Tutorial - Setting Up New Device Pin List-AutoCAD Electrical - contact and pin assignment tracking features, launching the 'Pin List Database Editor' tool, Nate Holt, AutoCAD Electrical Etcetera, May 9, 2010 (more AutoCAD Electrical articles)

Creating Hatches in AutoCAD 2011 - no display of Hatch and Gradient dialog box with launching Hatch command, modifying hatch and gradient settings on ribbon tab, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, May 7, 2010 (more AutoCAD tips)

Populating a Tree View Inside AutoCAD with Sheet Set Data Using .NET - changes made to Fenton's code, using SSTREE command, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, May 7, 2010 (more AutoCAD programming tutorials)

Transparency for Objects and Layers - transparency can be set globally or per viewport in the Layer Properties Manager, turning transparency on and off, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, May 7, 2010 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

Using VBA Sample Code (for the Non-Programmer) - using VBA sample code in Inventor, use of VBA Editor and Macros commands, Brian Ekins, Mod the Machine, May 6, 2010 (more Inventor tutorials)

Pipe to Conduit Converter - support for conduits, cable trays and panel schedules in Revit MEP 2011, Revit API split into two separate assemblies, implementing the Execute method, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, May 7, 2010 (more Revit tutorials) 

Where to Find the Render Tool in Revit 2010 and 2011 - setting up a view for rendering in Revit, Jill Bernhardt, The BIM Bulletin, May 7, 2010 (more Revit tutorials) 

6 Common Questions about Installing Content - The Revit Clinic - configuring deployment and setting content folder to the network location, steps to creating a portable deployment that includes all the content, Bimboom BlogSpot, May 8, 2010  (more Revit tutorials) 

A Better Way to Create Schematics Inside of SolidWorks - SolidWorks, Vision used together to overthrow AutoCAD with Microsoft Visio 2003 installed, Michael LaFleche, CAP University, May 6, 2010 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

A Strange Case of iPart Claustrophobia in Excel - hidden registry hack for showing more than 1000 rows in Excel sheet, Being Inventive, May 6, 2010 (more Inventor tutorials)

Add More Weldment Profiles - making customized weldment profile, Deepak Gupta, Boxer's Blog, May 7, 2010 (more SolidWorks tutorials

Get Type ID and Preview Image - extracting image of an ElementType, command mainline code from the Execute method, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, May 6, 2010 (more Revit tutorials)

Green & Energy Efficient CNC Machining - making strides for energy efficiency, reducing business expenses, technological advances, J Lundee, Daily AutoCAD, May 6, 2010 (more CAM articles)

How to Draw an Arc with a Specific Arc Length - Lengthen tool used for defining the object total length, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, May 6, 2010 (more AutoCAD basics tutorials)

PLM and Heterogeneous Product Development   - CAD interoperability between different PLM systems, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank, May 6, 2010 (more PLM articles)

Selecting Similar Objects With SELECTSIMILAR Command - settings for the SELECTSIMILAR command controlled from command prompt, AutoCAD selecting objects with default properties, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, May 6, 2010 (more AutoCAD basics tutorials)

Tutorial - AutoCAD Electrical and Contact Pin Assignments - component tagging, catalog part number assignment, Nate Holt, AutoCAD Electrical Etcetera, May 6, 2010 (more AutoCAD Electrical tutorials)

Using HELIX and SWEEP Commands - drawing a basic screw in AutoCAD with help of HELIX, SWEEP commands, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, May 6, 2010 (more AutoCAD basics tutorials)

What You Should Know - Exporting from SolidWorks into Mastercam   - importing files into SolidWorks, translating CAD data from one format to another, cadcamstuff, May 6, 2010 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Counting Blocks with EATTEXT Command - use of the commands EATTEXT in versions 2004-2007 and DATAEXTRACTION in version 2008, useful for drawers dealing with blocks, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, May 5, 2010 (more AutoCAD blocks tutorials)

Detail Curve Must Indeed Lie in Plane - obtaining plane equation of the current view, using 'NewDetailCurve' method in Revit 2011, projection of points onto a plane, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, May 5, 2010 (more Revit tutorials)

Do SolidWorks Users Need/Want PLM?  - PLM is for large companies with large infrastructure, SolidWorks may be sold or integrated with PDM software, SolidWorks PLM, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, May 5, 2010 (more PLM articles)

Hatch Improvements in AutoCAD LT 2011, Pt 2 - editing properties of hatches, new option, Draw Order flyout, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, May 5, 2010 (see also Pt 1, more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

How to Produce a Rendered Animation in SolidWorks - rendering animation by combining PhotoWorks and SolidWorks Motion, producing rendered animation, GabiJack, May 5, 2010 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Inventor Fusion, a Transitional Modeler for 2D Users - Kevin Schneider on Inventor Fusion, certain Fusion's direct geometry manipulation functions incorporated into Autodesk Inventor 2011, integration of Fusion function into Autodesk Shape Manager, Kenneth Wong, Desktop Engineering, May 5, 2010 (more Autodesk articles)

Isolating Objects in AutoCAD 2011 - separating and hiding selected objects in drawing, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, May 5, 2010 (more AutoCAD drawing tutorials)

PLM and New Types of User Experience - augmenting reality in 3D, BumpTop 3D working environment, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think, Tank, May 5, 2010 (more PLM articles)

Revit Section Line Disappear in Large Scales - graphics parameters category, changing value of 'hide at scales coarser than' parameter, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, May 5, 2010 (more Revit tutorials)

Using (command) Function in AutoLISP - sending commands directly to AutoCAD command line with (command) Function, passing (PICK POINTS) into (command) function, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, May 5, 2010 (more AutoCAD LISP tutorials)

5 Things to Know Before PLM-ERP Integration Project - PLM-ERP integration very complex and expensive project, PLM and ERP in modern manufacturing, maintaining PLM-ERP integration, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank, May 4, 2010 (more PLM articles)

Arc Drawing Techniques in AutoCAD - structure of ARC entity, converting POLYLINE into curves, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, May 4, 2010 (more AutoCAD basics tutorials)

AutoCAD 2011 and Other Autodesk Product Help - On the Go - viewing AutoCAD documentation from any smartphone, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, May 4, 2010 (more Autodesk articles)

AutoJoinElements - elements in Revit document automatically joining their neighbors, Regeneration Automatic mode in auto-joining, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, May 4, 2010 (more Revit tutorials)

Dim Palette, Get Out of the Way - Service Pack 3.0 allows choosing to use a dimension or not, moving dimension palette possible, Phil Whitaker, CATI Tech Notes, May 4, 2010 (more SolidWorks articles)

Interview with Callan Carpenter - Autodesk's VP of subscription discusses Simplified Upgrade Pricing policy, Deelip Menezes, May 4, 2010 (more Autodesk articles)

LINE-LINE, LINE-ARC-ARC-ARC-ARC-LINE Continuity in AutoCAD - point marked when drawing is coded in program, LINE-ARC continuity, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, May 4, 2010 (more AutoCAD basics tutorials) 

Revit MEP Now - Revit MEP 2011 reached tipping point, Steve Stafford, Revit OpEd, May 4, 2010 (more Revit tutorials)

SolidWorks 2D Editor What You Need to Know - DWGeditor is now SolidWorks 2D Editor, standard update process and installation, Jason Raak, Rocksolid Perspective, May 4, 2010 (more SolidWorks articles)

Understanding Scale Concept and Units in AutoCAD - AutoCAD Modelspace, on AutoCAD 1cm unit looks like 1mm, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, May 4, 2010 (more AutoCAD unit tutorials)

Using MicroStation Cell as Points, Terminators, and Patterns - use of MicroStation cells to place point, terminator, or as pattern, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, May 4, 2010 (more MicroStation tutorials)

SolidWorks Looking Good with Toolbox 2010 - opening an assembly with toolbox fasteners from external directories, Jeff Sweeney, 3DVision Technologies, May 3, 2010 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Reverse and Compound Vertical Curves - creating a vertical curve at the beginning of the profile, fixed Vertical Curves with two and three points, free Vertical Curve, Brian Hailey, Civil 3D Plus, May 3, 2010 (more Civil 3D tutorials)

PLM Model Granularity, Bottom-Up and Change - necessities in current PLM data models, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank Blog, May 3, 2010 (more PLM articles)

Collaborating in the New AEC World - useful application of ECM technology, selecting an ECM system, ECM and BIM model, Al Douglas, AECbytes, May 3, 2010 (more AEC articles)

Hatch Improvements in AutoCAD LT 2011, Pt 1 - new use of Hatch command in AutoCAD LT 2011, Background Color and Layer are the two new options in Hatch settings, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, May 3, 2010 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

SSMPropEditor 4 beta 1 - Renumber Sheets - faster renumbering and counting of sheets, use of Sheet Indexing, JTB World, May 1, 2010 (more AutoCAD articles)

From Autodesk Mudbox to Autodesk Maya 2010 exclusive - Design Visualization, Ash Aiad, Autodesk University 2009

Parametric Design Modeling with Autodesk 3ds Max exclusive - to use 3ds Max modeling tools to build iterative parametric design systems, 3ds Max geometry types, David Fano, Autodesk University 2009 (more 3ds Max tutorials)

Just a Couple Quick Notes About Vault 2011 - file checking made easier, most current version of the CAD applications are supported, new Get/Checkout option, Mark Flayler, IMAGINiT Manufacturing Solutions Blog, May 3, 2010 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

Family Editor - Use a Default Type - testing parameters in-canvas, Steve Stafford, Revit OpEd, May 3, 2010 (more Revit tutorials)

Detail Curve Must Be in Plane - projecting the curve onto the plane before drawing a detail line, working with tessellation points, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, May 3, 2010 (more Revit tutorials)

3D Document Publishing from TransMagic - free 3D model viewer of TransMagic 3D CAD translation software useful, 3D web page publishing feature, CADCAM Blog, May 1, 2010 (more TransMagic articles)