June 2009
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DoubleCAD XT vs. AutoCAD LT - free 2D drafting tool from IMSI/Design offers features not available in AutoCAD LT, but has file compatibility issues, Bill Fane, Cadalyst, Jul 1, 2009

How Project Information Management Sharpens Our Focus on Clients and Designs - 5 point plan includes streamlining email, FTP management, archiving, improving document management, facilitating project delivery, easy retrieval of archived information, Andrew Hollomon, AECbytes, Jun 30, 2009 (more AEC articles)

Flow Simulation to Meet Your Goals - users can prevent errors in calculating parameters values in Floworks, Rajat Trehan, CATI Tech Notes, Jun 29, 2009 (more COSMOS articles)

Parametric Industrial Robot in Rhino 3D - demo of parametric assembly design in Rhino 3D, Novedge, Jun 2009 (more Rhino tutorials)

Associative Dimensioning and Moving Symbols in Walls - Vectorworks video tutorial, Jon Pickup, Archoncad Blog, Jun 17, 2009 (more Vectorworks tutorials)

Inventor Fusion Pt 2: Working with Existing Geometry, Assemblies + Annotation - imports only solid geometry, has basic feature recognition tools, ability to create assemblies using basic mating tools, Al Dean, Develop3D, Jun 29, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

Looking for Missing Items in Revit - how to find items that do not appear in certain views, Dan Stine, AECbytes, Jun 29, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Relocating the Insertion Point in Revit MEP Families - editing component family in family editor, Bill Knittle of Synergis, AECbytes, Jun 29, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

NeoCon No.7 - customizing object snap cursor menu, editing information shown in rollover tooltip, rotating viewport in AutoCAD 2010, Michael Beall, CAD Tutor, Jun 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Different Ways to Mate with a Slot - 1 - SolidWorks tutorial, Deepak Gupta, Boxer's Blog, Jun 30, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

A Positive Negative? - move feature to opposite side using negative value of dimension in SolidWorks, Phil Whitaker, CATI Tech Notes, Jun 30, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Methods of Creating Copies of Files with In-Context Relations - SolidWorks video tutorial, SolidProfessor, Jun 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

4 Ways to Share Content Stinkin Quick, The Best and How They'll Totally Advance CAD/PLM - overview of FriendFeed, Posterous, Tumblr, WordPress, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Jun 29, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

NX Tutorial: Human Modeling - video, Design Visionary Blog, Jun 30, 2009 (more NX tutorials)

Enrich Your DWF - range of Autodesk component technologies available for creating, manipulating, displaying DWF files, embedding Freewheel in websites for client-free DWF viewing, Kean Walmsley, Autodesk University 2008 (more DWF articles)

AutoCAD MEP .NET Programming: In-Depth - creating .NET DLL using AutoCAD MEP API, modifying ducts, fittings, styles through API, accessing, modifying AutoCAD MEP part catalog through API, Kevin Vandecar, Autodesk University 2008 (more AutoCAD MEP articles)

AEC API Talk - answering programming problems, Jeremy Tammik, Autodesk University 2008 (more AEC articles)

Sustainable Design Leadership: Best Practices and Solutions from Industry Leaders - core concepts of sustainable design, environmental factors impacting business, building sustainable design into your products, projects, Lynelle Cameron, Autodesk University 2008 (more AEC articles)

Use the Shift Key as Shortcut - list of tasks done using shift key in AutoCAD, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Jun 30, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips) 

The Creative Inventor: Exploring Desktop Content - simplified installation with reduced memory load, application options, configuring project files, Dennis Jeffrey, AUGI, Jun 2009 (may require free registration, more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Stressed! Autodesk Inventor Simulation FAQ - stress analysis on  weldment assembly, using reaction loads from dynamic simulation, applying load on specific area, new materials, Wasim Younis, AUGI, Jun 2009 (may require free registration, more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

AutoCAD Architecture 2010: Key Features, Pt 2 - ribbon minimized to panels, arrow icon, tabs, panels, commands, tool palate group, Tharakesh Ananthakrishnan, AUGI, Jun 2009  (may require free registration, more AutoCAD Architecture tutorials)

DWGeditor Tips - Who is That Masked Object - challenges in masking out part of drawing, reality, solution, tips, command review, Clement Donzel, SolidWorks APAC Blog, Jun 29, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

0Hinge Mates and SolidWorks Motion - tongs provide simulation example, explaining friction coefficients, angle limit issue, GabiJack.com, Jun 29, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Using Revision in Native NX - part numbering method for easy access, Hakan Sonmezler, NX Way, Jun 26, 2009 (more NX tutorials)

3DVIA Your iPod #86: Multi-Column BOM Tables - video shows using 3DVIA Composer for handling large data, Garth Coleman, 3DMOJO, Jun 29, 2009 (more 3DVIA articles)

Rolling Out Revit - video, tips, tricks for moving to 2010 platform, Harlan Brumm, The Revit Clinic, Jun 26, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

The Civil Side: Intersection Design Wizard How To - AutoCAD Civil 3D tool to build, manage various object data, including alignments, profiles, corridors, assemblies, subassemblies, surfaces with less complications, Melanie Santer, AUGI, Jun 2009 (may require free registration, more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

MIRROR Command - using AutoCAD command to create flipped copy of object, more complex tasks, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Jun 26, 2009 (more AutoCAD commands tutorials)

Knurling in SolidWorks - video, Ben Eadie, SolidMentor, Jun 26, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Rocksolid Tutorial: Modeling a Variable Profile Helix Cut - using SolidWorks tools to get helix cut of different widths at start point and end point, Jason Raak, Rocksolid Perspective, Jun 27, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Solid Edge with ST2 - Synchronous Technology added to helix, references can be edited directly, ability to adapt mesh to your requirements, Pathfinder enables users to check if parts released or available, updated support for Share Point 2008, Al Dean, MCAD Online, Jun 22, 2009 (more Solid Edge reviews)

PTC/USER 2009 - user training, networking event discussed social product development, Pro/E Wildfire 5.0, Windchill 9.1, announced, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Jun 25, 2009 (more PTC articles)

10 Questions with Kathleen Mitford of PTC - benefits of implementing PLM, comparison, improving organization's competitive advantage, unifying product development teams, Just-Style PLM Hub, Jun 26, 2009 (more PTC articles)

Should You Upgrade to Windows Vista 64? - not much peripheral driver problems, don't upgrade old computers to Vista 64, run Vista 64 for new CAD applications, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Jun 24, 2009 (more CAD management articles)

Meshhh...Control..That Was Easy - applying refined mesh control on two faces of parts, Ashish Jaiswal, SOLID Notes, Jun 25, 2009 (more FEA articles)

A PDF Wish Comes True! - AutoCAD 2010 creates much smaller PDF with higher resolution, text transfers as text, fonts translate as fonts, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Jun 24, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)

Inventor Fusion Pt I: Inventor Fusion - Getting Started and Creating Geometry - minimal UI, dynamic user experience, material definition, texturing control for parts, multi purpose press/pull command, Al Dean, Develop3D, Jun 25, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Inventor Fusion: "Unites Direct and Parametric Workflows" - What? - author clarifies statements on Autodesk Labs web site, Paul Hamilton, Jun 25, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

Inventor Fusion is Finally Out, But - previews direct modeling workflow only, Deelip.com, Jun 25, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

Inventor Fusion or AutoCAD Revisit? - Inventor fusion is based on AutoCAD scheme, Solid DNA Blog, Jun 25, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

Feature Rename - video, using automatic feature rename add in Autodesk Inventor, YouTube, Jun 25, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Conversion from Mesh Into Solid (Pt 1) - using CONVTOSOLID command in AutoCAD, conditions for converting object into solid, Guillermo Melantoni, What a Mesh!, Jun 25, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Civil 3D - Export Group for CSO - create new output data, John Evans, From Civil to Inventor, Jun 25, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Drawing a Roof Using Surfaces - drawing ridged roof onto frame in AutoCAD, Gokalp Baykal, Daily AutoCAD, Jun 25, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Revit Structure 2010 Slanted Column Parameters - explaining parameters within element properties, effect on location of slanted columns to supported members, Nicolas Mangon, BIM & Beam, Jun 25, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Black Level vs. Blue Level - differentiating black, blue levels, mapping floor plan to level in Revit, Nicolas Mangon, BIM & Beam, Jun 18, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

DEVCON 2009: 3DVIA iPhone App - forthcoming application allows users to connect to 3D data repository, view data, manipulate in 3D, Al Dean, Develop 3D, Jun 24, 2009 (more CATIA articles)

Vectorworks 2008 and 2009 - Worksheets - counting, scheduling objects, classification, Jon Pickup, Archoncad Blog, Jun 25, 2009 (more Vectorworks tutorials)

Automated Numerical Search Speeds Design Optimization - HEEDS version 5.3 offers direct interface for NX, Excel, Abaqus, LS-DYNA, using SHERPA search algorithm, Anthony Lockwood, Desktop Engineering, Jun 24, 2009

Enhancing Your Revit Add-In - making Revit application look more professional, effective use of modal, modeless Windows forms, profile, benchmark, optimize performance, element filtering, Jeremy Tammik, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

AutoCAD Architecture .NET API In-Depth - ACA .NET API class hierarchy, ACA objects such as walls, doors, windows, ACA object creation, editing rules, tips & tricks for programming ACA through .NET, Kevin Vandecar, Autodesk University 2008 (more AutoCAD Architecture tutorials)

Revit Structure API: From Bi-Directional Link to Rebar Detailing - implementing Revit Structure add-in to export/import between RST analytical model and external analysis program, Mikako Harada, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

The Ins and Outs of Revit MEP Programming - using MEP-specific Revit 2009 API features, analyzing, modifying HVAC & electrical Revit MEP models, calculating, assigning flow, size to air terminals based on room requirements, Jeremy Tammik, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

The Fusion UI - Inventor Fusion has 8 segment icon menu, way of accessing marking menu item directly, triad, selection strip, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Jun 24, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

Game ON. Inventor Fusion Tech Preview Ready for Direct/Parametric Mashup - Autodesk's application with best of both explicit and parametric modeling features, video examples, SolidSmack, Jun 24, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

Inventor Fusion: An Atomic Future on June 25th - project history, direct and parametric workflows in single application, video, Mark Flayler, IMAGINIT Technologies, Jun 24, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

Autodesk Inventor Fusion, Ready for Inspection - Technology Preview executable code available for test drive on Autodesk Labs, video showing features, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Jun 24, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

Autodesk Takes Lead in Harnessing Graphics Power for CPU Tasks - Autodesk speeding up simulation of plastic flow in injection molded components using GPU acceleration in its Moldflow Insight 2010, Greg Corke, Develop3D, Jun 24, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

Batch-Processing AutoCAD Drawings from LISP Without SDI (take 2) - modified code routine using data file to store list of drawings, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Jun 24, 2009 (more AutoLISP tutorials)

LTSCALE, PSLTSCALE, CELTSCALE and MSLTSCALE - AutoCAD commands to control linetypes, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, June 24, 2009 (more AutoCAD commands tutorials)

Export Family Instance to gbXML - transferring CAD building information models, enabling interoperability, using Revit gbXML, various settings, problems faced, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Jun 25, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Lay Down the Law on CAD Standards, Pt 3 - maintaining culture discipline, standards, training process to achieve positive results in down economy, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Jun 24, 2009 (more CAD management articles)

Addressing Borders in Your CAD Standard - providing proper information, explanation for file management for smooth workflow following standards, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, June 24, 2009 (more CAD management articles)

Dimensioning of Slots (SW 2009 and ASME Y14.5M) - three methods for dimensioning, SolidWorks Legion, Jun 24, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Interview with Rick Chin, Director of Product Innovation - talk about overview on 'Sage' sustainable design tool for SolidWorks users, details on project workflow, Brian McElyea, CADFanatic, Jun 24, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

Easy to Track SolidWorks Files with Mastercam - tracking changes in SolidWorks file, cadcamstuff.com, Jun 23, 2009 (more Mastercam articles, SolidWorks tutorials)

Incorporating Innovative and Immersive Technologies: Changing the Art of Design - overview of tools that can give flexible, efficient, integrated design experience to AEC industry, James Balding of AIA, AECbytes, Jun 24, 2009 (more AEC articles)

Dassault Systems - DEVCON 2009 - high end content for 3DVIA announced, CATIA V6R2010 announced, demo of iPLM, platform for social innovation, Al Dean, Develop 3D, Jun 23, 2009 (more CATIA articles)

User Preferences: What's New - view controls automatically apply to active view in MicroStation V8i, reorganized raster manager preferences, option to overrides color of all elements not in active reference, Nigel Davies, Eat Your CAD, Jun 23, 2009 (requires free registration, more MicroStation tutorials)

Converting Windows CAD to OS Independence - Bricsys, Graebert follow almost similar process to develop CAD programs for Linux, Macintosh, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Jun 23, 2009 (more Macintosh articles)

Sending Curves from 3ds Max to Rhino - video, creating panelized surface in Rhino, importing geometry back into 3ds Max to create parametric details, David Fano, design reform, Jun 23, 2009 (more 3ds Max tutorials, Rhino tutorials)

IFC From Rhino Through Revit - creating geometry from line to surface to solid, David Fano, design reform, Jun 23, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials, Rhino tutorials)

The Benefits of 2D Parametric Design - parametric drawing tools in AutoCAD 2010 help users control design intent, override constraints anytime, use formulas, user variables, Guillermo Melantoni, Experience Building, Jun 17, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)

AutoCAD Architecture: Editing AEC Polygons - video, using grips, toggling between different editing modes, CAD Addict, Jun 23, 2009 (more AutoCAD Architecture tutorials)

Autodesk Inventor Two Minute Tip - Direct Parameter Naming - video, Rob Cohee of Autodesk, YouTube, Jun 23, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Model Group Shared Parameter - accessing model groups category, creating shared parameter in Revit, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Jun 24, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

SEwST 2 Keynote Detail - Persistent Symmetry and Other - enhanced symmetry capability in Synchronous Technology 2, Solid DNA Blog, Jun 17, 2009 (more Solid Edge articles)

SEwST 2 Keynote Detail - Pattern - changed rectangle pattern workflow, pattern preview base on surface select, new clock steering wheel, fill pattern added to pattern family, Solid DNA Blog, Jun 19, 2009 (more Solid Edge articles)

SEwST 2 Keynote Detail - Live Rules - Live Rules now bases more on icon layout, Solid DNA Blog, Jun 23, 2009 (more Solid Edge articles)

Turbo-Charged - TurboCAD 16 Pro has improved 2D drafting tools, 3D curve capabilities, easy handling of Bezier curves, Lightworks 16 Pro incorporated for rendering, David Chadwick, CAD User, May/Jun 2009 (more TurboCAD reviews)

Should You Give Your Processes Some SaaS? - software as a service can do most of accounting, backup, applications work, helping you concentrate on core processes, Tony Lockwood's Burning Questions, Jun 22, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

CAM Software Certified for 3D Mechanical Design System - FeatureCAM offers support for multi-spindle machining functions, extended 5 axis options, improved 4 axis simultaneous milling, Robert Brooks, American Machinist, Jun 22, 2009 (more CAM articles)

Style-O-Matic - 'Set It and Forget It' - Making AutoCAD Civil 3D Work the Way You Want It to Work - in-depth details on configuring labeling styles, best practices to improve performance using special made styles, Standardizing assemblies, customizing Civil 3D commands using toolspace, Patrick Villella, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

The Revit SDK Sample Smorgasbord - categorizing entire set of Revit SDK programming samples into appropriate topics, distinguishing between different programming tasks addressed by various samples, selecting appropriate samples for any given Revit programming task, Jeremy Tammik, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

A Closer Look at the Revit Database with the Revit API - describing internal structure of Revit database, element list, utilizing RvtMgdDbg debugging tool for learning, programming, tips, tricks to dig into targeted information more quickly, Mikako Harada, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Introduction to the Autodesk Vault API - accessing ADMS through Vault API, understanding ADMS architecture, creating simple applications that can gather information from server, Doug Redmond, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

Inventor 2010 Quick Access Tool Bar - adding frequently used commands to quick access tool bar, Sunith Babu, CAD Professor, Jun 23, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

AutoCAD Weekly Block #08: Cobblestone Pattern - using SUPERHATCH command to hatch area, CAD Addict, Jun 22, 2009 (more AutoCAD blocks tutorials)

Autodesk: We're Kewl with Macheads - Autodesk marketing itself as 'we-are-Mac' company, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Jun 23, 2009 (more Autodesk articles) 

Reviting Stuff - Revit now has conceptual design tools, ribbon bars, bridge modeling toolkit, slanted columns, David Chadwick, CAD User, May/Jun 2009 (more Autodesk Revit articles)

RFA Version and Context, Grey Commands, RDB Link - Q&A on RFA file version, greyed out commands in the ribbon, project versus family editor context, RDB link tool for Revit family, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Jun 23, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Pushing Xdata Out to Non-Opened AutoCAD Electrical Drawings - showing extended entity data on project scratch database file, Nate Holt, Controlling the Machine, Jun 21, 2009 (more AutoCAD Electrical tutorials)

Modo 401 Released. Whips Reality Right Upside the Head - impressive rendering tools, geometry replicator, SolidWorks importer for importing SolidWorks model directly into modo, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Jun 22, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

SolidWorks Sustainability Preview - video, Rick Chin of SolidWorks, YouTube, Jun 18, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

First Attempt at Surface Modeling: A Flower Vase - creating surface, extruding arc sketched on top plane in SolidWorks, GabiJack.com, Jun 22, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Cinema 4D R11 Architectural Edition - fast multi-gray UI, menus attached to windows, includes plug-ins for all Nemetschek AG BIM applications, impressive global illumination render engine, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, Architosh, Jun 19, 2009 (more AEC articles)

The New HP Z-Series Workstations - powerful workstation with sleek industrial design, brushed aluminum side panels, fitted with new Intel chipset, direct-connect design, liquid cooling technology, COE NewsNet, May/Jun 2009 (more HP workstation reviews)

Migrate Dimensions Demo - Solid Edge with ST2 - video, YouTube, Jun 17, 2009 (more Solid Edge tutorials)

AutoCAD 3D Conceptual Design 111 - modifying base radius of solid cone, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Jun 19, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Mesh Split and Mesh Extrude - splitting, extruding faces in mesh in AutoCAD, Guillermo Melantoni, What a Mesh!, Jun 19, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Precisely Scale an Object When You Know Before and After Dimensions - scaling circle with known radius in AutoCAD, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Jun 20, 2009 (more AutoCAD scales tutorials)

Simplify - simulating symmetry by applying frictionless constraint to weldment assembly in Inventor, Jay Tedeschi, Ellipsis, Jun 19, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

2010 Revit Ribbon Tips and Tricks - video, Harlan Brumm of Autodesk, YouTube, Jun 16, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

New Massing Tools in Revit Architecture 2010 - video, using metric conceptual mass template, Nick Fuller, YouTube, Jun 16, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Civil 3D and the Catchment Area Tool - catchment area tool figures out triangles that slope down towards point chosen on surface, Dana Probert, BIM on the Rocks, Jun 19, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Batch-Processing AutoCAD Drawings From LISP Without SDI - LISP code for opening, processing, closing of drawings, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Jun 22, 2009 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Can't Import ZIP Project into Vault? Try This - workaround is to enable visualization file attachment options, Almas Suljevic, Being Civil, Jun 22, 2009 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

Luxology's modo 401 Comes with SolidWorks Importer - ability to create photo-realistic renderings, animation, instance replicator for creating entire crop of objects based on single model, curve rendering function, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Jun 19, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

Reuse Existing Data with DWGeditor - video, changing square cut of gear to circular cut in SolidWorks, YouTube, Jun 10, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

How Good is Your Mesh Anyway? - plotting desired interest against degrees of freedom to get converged result in SolidWorks Simulation, Tony Eckersley, SolidWorks UK & Ireland, Jun 19, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

What You See Is What You Get - VisionREZ, hsbCAD help design & construction teams work in more collaboration, Kenneth Wong, Cadalyst, Jun 18, 2009 (more VisionREZ articles, hsbCAD articles)

A Plot That Leaps of the Page - Bentley's ProjectWise Dynamic Plot allows users to mark-up paper documents, transmits data digitally using pen, 'intelligent' paper, David Chadwick, CAD User, May/Jun 2009 (more ProjectWise Dynamic Plot reviews)

Doing More with Less! - Altair Engineering provides design solutions to handle modern signature buildings, David Chadwick, CAD User, May/Jun 2009 (more AEC articles)

Some Random Observations of Product Development - duplication of effort is common, 2D drawings preferred for conveying design intent, collaboration is improving, 3D is making its way, Paul Hamilton, Jun 18, 2009 (more PLM articles)

My Big, Autodesk Solutions, Day Out - demo of Autodesk 2010 products, Autodesk corporate session discussed industry solutions, digital prototyping, RobiNZ CAD Blog, Jun 19, 2009 (more Autodesk articles)

AutoCAD 3D Conceptual Design 110 - using CONE command to create 3D cone, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Jun 18, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Changing the AutoCAD Text Window Length - allowable range is from 25 to 2048 lines, Tom Stoeckel of Autodesk, Without a Net, Jun 18, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)

Working with Wire Types AutoCAD Electrical - renaming column headers for wire type dialog boxes, CAD Geek Speak!, Jun 18, 2009 (more AutoCAD Electrical tutorials)

'Get Latest Item Properties' Grayed Out? - reason can be opening file created in AutoCAD Mechanical, Richard Rankin, Cracking the Vault, Jun 19, 2009 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

Jeff Ray, SolidWorks CEO, Shares Information About SolidWorks - SolidWorks, CATIA files will be compatible to each other, release cycles to be shortened, Devon Sowell's Blog, Jun 18, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

Jeff Ray Looks to the Horizon - author comments on views of SolidWorks' CEO, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, Jun 18, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

Using Empty Views (Pt 3: How to Use Them) - using empty views for PDF bookmarking, SolidWorks Legion, Jun 18, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Basic SolidWorks Tutorial - Sketch - video, using construction geometry, YouTube, Jun 13, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SolidWorks Tutorial 2009 - Toolbox - video, using structural steel functionality, YouTube, Jun 13, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Learn SolidWorks 2009 - video, editing title block drawing, YouTube, Jun 13, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Integrated Project Delivery - integrated project delivery approach along with BIM makes more collaborative project models, Constructech, May 2009 (more AEC articles)

The Changing Shape of 3D Modeling - classifying solid modeling software depending upon user interaction, storing, Blake Courter of SpaceClaim Corp., CADdigest.com, Jun 18, 2009 (more MCAD articles)

Tools for CAD Collaboration - CADdoctor EX3.0 has data translation capabilities, advanced envelope function, quality check for mold manufacturing option, Larry Boulden, Design World, Jun 9, 2009 (more Elysium reviews)

How to Make/Edit Material Database in SW09 - add material category in SolidWorks, Deepak Gupta, SolidWorks APAC Blog, Jun 18, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Static Weldment Analysis - using throat shear method while sizing welds, Rajat Trehan, CATI Tech Notes, Jun 17, 2009 (more COSMOS articles)

KeyCreator Tips and Tricks - using symmetry in modeling, Walt Silva, Kubotek, Jun 18, 2009 (more KeyCreator articles) pdf

Junction Jack is Back! - learning about junction design, 2D layout, 3D design automation, grading feature lines, corridor design, Jack Strongitharm, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Roundabout Reconstruction Using Corridor + Grading Objects - applying 'fixed-floating-free' Civil 3D alignment elements to practical scenarios, establishing max/min ranges to act as guide for design profiles, Sean Twomey, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

We Can Rebuild It: Road Reconstruction Using AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009 - using survey figures, alignments, profiles, assemblies, corridors, Robert Gadbaw, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

To Vault or Not to Vault: Beyond Data Shortcuts - capabilities of data shortcuts, Autodesk Vault, developing implementation strategy that takes advantage of preferred capabilities, workflow process for civil engineering projects, Brian Johnson, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Autodesk Inventor Two Minute Tip - Customize Your Interface - video, customizing application options of Inventor to suit modeling preferences, Rob Cohee of Autodesk, YouTube, Jun 10, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Autodesk Inventor - Real Time Design Iteration - using iLogic functionality for custom roof on residential building, Rob Cohee of Autodesk, YouTube, Jun 3, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Inventor - 3D Axis Calcs Pt 2 - introducing axial rake angle, John Evans, From Civil to Inventor, Jun 8, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

A New Project Wizard for AutoCAD .NET Development - Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Jun 17, 2009 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Bentley's ProjectWise Dynamic Plot for Design Review - software service for creating link between paper plots, provides automatic digital backups, has ability to markup plot, Susan Smith, AEC Cafe, Jun 15, 2009 (more ProjectWise Dynamic Plot reviews)

Interview with Al Whatmough, CEO and Founder of InspirTech - talk about CAD training, impact on CAD end-users, video based help file, future of online training, Franco Folini, Novedge, Jun 16, 2009 (more CAD training articles)

The V8i Right-Press Menu - explaining options in right click menu in MicroStation, Nigel Davies, Eat Your CAD, Jun 16, 2009 (requires free registration, more MicroStation tutorials)

Squeeze a Spaceship from a Box with Rhino - video tutorial, Novedge, Jun 2009 (more Rhino tutorials)

Duplicate Array Commands for Objects in Walls - video, VectorWorks tutorial, Novedge, Jun 2009 (more VectorWorks tutorials)

An AutoCAD Hip Tip on Super Speedy Dimensioning - video, multiple dimensioning simultaneously using QDIM express tool, Lynn Allen's Blog, Jun 16, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Annotative Dimensioning - defining settings for annotative dimensions in AutoCAD, Gokalp Baykal, Daily AutoCAD, Jun 16, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

AutoCAD 2010 - Putting Things Back to 'Normal' - setting workspace, pull-down menus, toolbars to work like in earlier AutoCAD versions, Steve Johnson, blog nauseam, Jun 16, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)

Odd Corridor Behavior with TrenchPipe3 Subassembly - workaround is to set rock surface to none while target mapping in Civil 3D, Justin Ziemba, Being Civil, Jun 16, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

C3D 2010 Surface Masking - masking part of surface in Civil 3D, Ove Cervin, YouTube, Jun 16, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

3ds Max 2010: 4 Customizations - adding import, group commands, setting modifiers, adding commands to quick access toolbar, creating own toolbars, Scott Rosenbloom, CAD Uzer, Jun 16, 2009 (more 3ds Max tutorials)

Mapping Revisions with Autodesk Vault Workgroup Pt 7 - video tutorial, Brian Schanen of Autodesk, YouTube, Jun 8, 2009 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

Mapping Revisions with Autodesk Vault Workgroup Pt 8 - video tutorial, Brian Schanen of Autodesk, YouTube, Jun 8, 2009 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

Mapping Revisions with Autodesk Vault Workgroup Pt 9 - video tutorial, Brian Schanen of Autodesk, YouTube, Jun 8, 2009 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

Just a Bunch of Random Tips & Tricks - SolidWorks tips on copying part, creating parallel copy of plane, hiding FeatureManager, Jeff Mirisola, Jeff's Tool Shed, Jun 16, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

How to Use SolidWorks Task Scheduler to Automatically Create PDFs - print files as batch print job for creating PDF, Gerald Go, SOLID Notes, Jun 16, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Grand Designs: Digital Cities - digital cities provide sustainable, economic, intelligent solutions to construction industry, Martyn Day, Experience Building, Jun 9, 2009 (more AEC articles, Autodesk articles)

Knurl 2D Style - adding area/hatch pattern on cylinder in SolidWorks drawing, Todd Werginz, CATI Tech Notes, Jun 15, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Where is My PLM Return On Investment (ROI)? - investing more on creativity than quality brings more PLM benefits, Jos Voskuil's Weblog, Jun 15, 2009 (more PLM articles)

Get LOTS Out of Your Corridors - Parking Lots, That Is - leveraging ability to target feature lines, ability to assign multiple targets to quickly build commercial site models that can be easily revised, Eric Chappell, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Using AutoCAD Civil 3D to Prepare Designs for Machine Control - preparing Civil 3D designs for construction, using designs in field, expanding value of your design models to owners, reducing project completion cycle, Joe Kubala, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Digging In the Dirt! - creating, editing surfaces, surface analysis, labels, changing surface properties, volume calculations, Melanie Santer, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Multi-User AutoCAD Civil 3D Without Vault - setting up Civil 3D project in modular fashion strategically, effectively using data shortcuts, maximizing features of layer manager, Paul Wilhelm, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Highlighting Named Blocks Using AutoCAD 2010's Overrule API From .NET - Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Jun 15, 2009 (more AutoCAD programming articles) 

AutoCAD Electrical's Report Customization - The 'User Post' - creating user post for viewing cable's catalog assignment for every core/conductor, Nate Holt, Controlling the Machine, Jun 15, 2009 (more AutoCAD Electrical tutorials)

Ask DailyAutoCAD: Writing Backwards - create new style, setting MIRRTEXT system variable to 1 in AutoCAD, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Jun 15, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

DWF's Take Too Long with Your Large Designs? - job processor feature in Vault Collaboration 2010 allows management of update, DWF publishing progress, CAD Geek Speak!, Jun 15, 2009 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

File Locking in Vault 2010 - video, applying security restrictions to Vault files, Richard Rankin, Cracking the Vault, Jun 4, 2009 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

Mapping Revisions with Autodesk Vault Workgroup Pt 4 - video tutorial, Brian Schanen of Autodesk, YouTube, Jun 8, 2009 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

Mapping Revisions with Autodesk Vault Workgroup Pt 5 - video tutorial, Brian Schanen of Autodesk, YouTube, Jun 8, 2009 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

Mapping Revisions with Autodesk Vault Workgroup Pt 6 - video tutorial, Brian Schanen of Autodesk, YouTube, Jun 8, 2009 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

ODA and LEDAS Get Constrained - LEDAS will implement its constraint technology in DWGdirect, Deelip.com, Jun 15, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

Episode 217 - NovEdge - podcast, NovEdge CEO Cristiano Sacchi talks about website, blogging, COFES, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:Heard!, Jun 14, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

Siemens NX on OS X is a-Go-Go - Paul Brown of Siemens talks about features in NX on Mac OS X, development plans, X11 platform, user interest, Al Dean, Mac Design, Jun 15, 2009 (more NX articles)

NX for Mac Arrives - video, new release offers direct-editing tools through synchronous technology, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Jun 15, 2009 (more NX articles)

Eeny, Meeny, What Comes Next? High End CAD on OS X - NX6 for Mac has all 3D modeling features of Windows, Linux, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Jun 15, 2009 (more NX articles)

Overview/First Look: Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 5.0 - real-time, dynamic editing, high performance rendering technology, increased CAD interoperability, Pro/E spark analysis extension, Jeff Rowe, MCADCafe, Jun 15, 2009 (more Pro/E reviews)

Happy Trails to You! 3DVIA Trails That Is - using automatic trails created from animation, Matt Luedke, SOLIDNotes, Jun 1, 2009 (more 3DVIA articles)

Parametric Constraints in AutoCAD 2010 - video creating, managing geometric constraints, learning about dynamic, annotational, reference constraints, Tom Stoeckel of Autodesk, YouTube, Jun 10, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)

Calculate Scale and Sheet Size - using drawing of house in AutoCAD, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Jun 14, 2009 (more AutoCAD scales tutorials)

Making the Lines and Surfaces with Unstraight Angles Parallel While Plotting - showing 2D angled entities straight in plan, taking view angle across for 3D surfaces in AutoCAD, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Jun 11, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Alignment Label Customization - customizing Alignment Labels in Civil 3D to show only beginning, end stations, removing other major labels keeping minor ticks, Justin Ziemba, YouTube, Jun 12, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Copying a Schedule Table Between Drawings - AutoCAD Architecture tutorial, David Koch, The Architect's Desktop, Jun 3, 2009 (more AutoCAD Architecture tutorials)

Auto-Confirm Save Using DialogBoxShowing Event - installing AutoConfirmSave external application, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Jun 12, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Creating a Curved Beam - creating nurbs-defined curved beam in XZ plane in Revit 2010, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Jun 15, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Mapping Revisions with Autodesk Vault Workgroup Pt 1 - video tutorial, Brian Schanen of Autodesk, YouTube, Jun 8, 2009 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

Mapping Revisions with Autodesk Vault Workgroup Pt 2 - video tutorial, Brian Schanen of Autodesk, YouTube, Jun 8, 2009 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

Mapping Revisions with Autodesk Vault Workgroup Pt 3 - video tutorial, Brian Schanen of Autodesk, YouTube, Jun 8, 2009 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

User and Non-Users - expertise of CAD media, analysts, authors is questioned, readers comment over CAD software bugs, service packs, Deelip.com, Jun 13, 2009  (more MCAD articles)

Bugs and Known Issues - differentiating between bugs and known issues in CAD software, Deelip.com, Jun 14, 2009 (more MCAD articles)

Critical Bugs and Stop Ship Issues - no CAD vendor will release software with critical bugs causing crash, Deelip.com, Jun 15, 2009 (more MCAD articles)

Linear or Non-Linear Modeling That's the Question? - history-based modeling will stay, only navigation inside it will change, Solid DNA Blog, Jun 13, 2009 (more Solid Edge articles)

Mating in SolidWorks - Standard Mates - applying coincident mate to brick to define its location on wall, The SolidWorks Geek, Jun 12, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SolidWorks Hole Wizard Sprinkles 3D Dust - using 3D hole wizard for creating holes on cylindrical face, cadcamstuff.com, Jun 15, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Filling the Void - defining contact resistance between two surfaces in SolidWorks Simulation, Tony Eckersley, SolidWorks UK & Ireland, Jun 12, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Jay Leno's 3D Printer Replaces Rusty Old Parts - NextEngine 3D scanner, Dimension 3D printer create antique car parts, Jay Leno, Popular Mechanics, Jun 2009 (more rapid prototyping articles)

AutoCAD 3D Conceptual Design 109 - creating concentric cylinder, using SPHERE command to draw sphere at top of cylinder, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Jun 11, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

AutoCAD Weekly Block #07: Dynamic Escalator - Side Elevation - defining linear parameter to describe floor to floor height, CAD Addict, Jun 11, 2009 (more AutoCAD blocks tutorials)

Creating a Smooth Mesh for a Building - video, creating smooth facade in AutoCAD 2010, Guillermo Melantoni, What a Mesh!, Jun 11, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010 Tip - customizing Bitmap Pager Statistics dialog box, Joy Voltenburg, Hagerman & Company, Inc., Jun 2009 (more 3ds Max tutorials)

Conceptual Design Modeling in Autodesk Revit Architecture 2010 - white paper explores parametric massing design, custom panelization modeling environments, Autodesk, Jun 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials) pdf

'Do Not Break At Inserts' Type Parameter for a Wall Foundation with Continuous Footing - creating openings touching bottom of wall foundation with continuous footing in Revit, Wai Chu, BIM & Beam, Jun 11, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Is the Direct Modeling Honeymoon Over? - history based modelers can directly edit only fraction of existing features in history tree, Deelip.com, Jun 11, 2009 (more MCAD articles)

Direct vs. History: The CAD Power Struggle - user may choose direct editing or history-based modeling depending on their design challenges, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks: Heard, Jun 11, 2009 (more MCAD articles)

Siemens Holds on to History - Siemens continues to invest in history-based modeling, no plans to deliver NX, Solid Edge without history-based option, Deelip.com, Jun 11, 2009 (more Solid Edge articles)

Solid Edge Simulation - linear process includes: creating new study, defining geometry, load, constraint, mesh, executing calculation, exploring results, Solid DNA Blog, Jun 11, 2009 (more Solid Edge articles)

Different Ways to Make a SLOT - options in SolidWorks can be: line-arc, circle-line, circle-rectangle, rectangle-arc, offset/end cap, slot tool/sketch methods, Deepak Gupta, Boxer's Blog, Jun 12, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

How to Create Weldment Profile - SolidWorks tutorial, Deepak Gupta, SolidWorks APAC Blog, Jun 12, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Sketch Tips and Tricks - SolidWorks tutorial, Ben Edie, Solid Mentor, Jun 11, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Off to Ride a Bucking Bronco - adding spring to motion study, defining spring for bronco in SolidWorks, GabiJack.com, Jun 11, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Transforming a 2D Drawing to 3D CAD Data - benefits of 3D, basics of 2D to 3D conversion methodology, Sunith Babu, CAD Professor, Jun 10, 2009 (more 2D to 3D articles)

How to Animate Simple Spur Gear in SolidWorks - Deepak Gupta, Boxer's Blog, Jun 10, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

GRX - Another ObjectARX Source Compatible SDK - list of ObjectARX source compatible SDK's, Deelip.com, Jun 11, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds - portable workstation fitted with Intel Core2 Q9000 quad-core processor, 4GB RAM, built-in Wacom digitizer, 2 screens, full keyboard, Mark Fletcher, MCAD Online, Jun 10, 2009 (more laptops reviews)

NX Flow for CFD - video, identifying air volume, Jerry Sarfati, Siemens PLM Software Blog, Jun 10, 2009 (more NX articles)

No Building Pads Allowed: Real World Grading in AutoCAD Civil 3D - building ponds, endwalls, channels, ramps, berms, Eric Chappell, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Caffeinated Grading - fast-paced class for learning about grading, feature lines, surfaces, working planes, pasting, David Garrigues, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Three Sheets to the Wind: Plan Production Tools in AutoCAD Civil 3D - learning about object style secrets, layout creation, generating frames, cutting sheets, sheet set manager, Scott McEachron, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Grading Methods: Which Works Best for Me? - explaining drawings, sites, grading groups, grading objects, feature lines, using infill grading objects, same-site feature lines to create grading solution, Mike Parsons, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Gimme a Thumbnail - add thumbnails for each part or assembly in the BOM dialog in Inventor 2010, Garin Gardiner, In the Machine, Jun 10, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Let's Add Some Color to the UI - changing value of 2D model space, 3D perspective, parallel projection in AutoCAD, Guillermo Melantoni, What a Mesh!, Jun 10, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Getting 3D Elevation When Snapping Points to 3D Objects - create AutoCAD point with correct elevation, convert it to Civil point object, Brian Kling, Being Civil, Jun 10, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

AutoCAD MEP 2010 - Ribbon Contextual Tab States - Beth Powell, Beth's CAD Blog, Jun 10, 2009 (more AutoCAD MEP articles)

Laying Down the Law for CAD Standards, Pt 2 - perform digital cleanup of office workstations, send violation reports, clean up libraries, details, archives, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Jun 10, 2009 (more CAD management articles)

Establishing a Rewards Program - gift or cash rewards can motivate users, enhancing performance, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Jun 10, 2009 (more CAD management articles)

PTC: Has the "For Sale" Sign Come Down? - PTC unveils releases, makes acquisitions, invests in R&D and is still hiring, not acting like company up for sale, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Jun 10, 2009 (more PTC articles) exclusive

The Frigin'Long Post of 5 Things a SolidWorks User Can Gain From Going to a Pro/E Conference - new features like direct editing shown in Pro/E, products exhibition, comparison of PTC/User with SolidWorks World event, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Jun 10, 2009 (more PTC articles)

Interview with Matthew Sederberg, CEO and Founder of T-Splines - talk about benefits of T-Splines system, user-friendly surface modeling system, T-Splines as plug-in, Franco Folini, Novedge, Jun 9, 2009 (more Rhino articles)

Maple 13 - front portal, task templates, solve, integration enhancements, tensor package for differential geometry, satisfactory syntax extension, Felix Grant, Scientific Computing World, Jun 1, 2009 (more Maple reviews)

MapleSim - expanded library of components, central storage, management, export repository for results, animated 3D enhancement, Felix Grant, Scientific Computing World, Jun 4, 2009 (more Maple reviews)

Combining Multiple Properties - adding custom property to part template in SolidWorks, Justin Burton, SolidWorks UK & Ireland, Jun 9, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Survey Linework Without Codes? - video, Civil 3D 2010 does not require linework codes to be entered for creating linework if figure prefix exists, Jason Hickey, Being Civil, Jun 9, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Performance Issues Due to Annotation Scales - workaround is to use SCALELISTEDIT command, reset, save Civil 3D drawing, Almas Suljevic, Being Civil, Jun 9, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Structure - Metal Deck - reviewing metal deck representation in Revit floors, Erik Egbertson, Inside the Factory, Jun 9, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

PTC User 09 and CoCreate - Day 2 - presentation by John Abele, class on CoCreate Modeling advanced topics, Paul Hamilton, Jun 10, 2009 (more PTC articles)

Pro/ENGINEER 2D and 3D Drawings - presentation on Wildfire 4.0 & Wildfire 5.0 2D, 3D drawings, Mark Ganzer, PTC/User 2009 World Event, Jun 8, 2009 (more PTC articles)

Data In, Data Out - direct import support for SolidWorks, Inventor, expanded granite based interoperability between releases of Pro/E, improved import data doctor interface, Mark Ganzer, PTC/User 2009 World Event, Jun 8, 2009 (more PTC articles)

PTC User World Event 2009: Pro/ENGINEER Gets More Explicit; Windchill Gets More Social - video, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Jun 9, 2009 (more PTC articles)

X and Y Ordinate Dimension in a Single Step - using LISP routine in ZWCAD, ZWCAD, May 21, 2009 (more ZWCAD articles)

Bisecting Angles Easily - using construction lines, angular dimensions, circles to bisect angles in ZWCAD, ZWCAD, May 21, 2009 (more ZWCAD articles)

Pages3D - complete page authoring application from QuadriSpace helps creating documents with embedded 3D models, David Chadwick, CAD User, Apr/May 2009 (more Document3D reviews)

A SpaceClaim Review by an End User - ability to extend faces, easy drawings of individual parts, interoperability with major CAD software, provides acceptable 2D DXF export, Martin Kopplow, Novedge, Jun 8, 2009 (more SpaceClaim reviews)

Do We Need to Fix PLM Basics? - PLM model can be based on CAD/product structure, ERP, or EDM/PDM, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank, Jun 9, 2009 (more PLM articles)

Balancing Creativity and Viability: An Urban Planner's Guide to AutoCAD Civil 3D - understanding Civil 3D, its dynamic engineering model, creating dynamic 3D surface model of existing ground from contours, performing surface slope analysis, Gaurav Bagga, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Create Custom Water Structures with AutoCAD Civil 3D Part Builder - learning about chapters, parametric parts, modifying part sizes, creating new parts in part catalog, David Neill, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

From Dirt to Doors: Making AutoCAD Civil 3D and Revit Architecture Work Together in Harmony - key reasons for interoperability between two disciplines, settings inside Civil 3D to optimize interoperability between programs, setting up Revit Architecture to accept civil model, Jason Hickey, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Show Me the Money! Civil BIM and Sustainable Design - key component of Civil BIM - Civil 3D, Civil BIM analysis tools for site, highway design, case studies from leading industry firms, Daniel Philbrick, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

A Few AutoCAD Hip Tips on Dimensioning - video, using DIMBREAK, DIMJOGLINE, DIMSPACE commands, Lynn Allen's Blog, Jun 8, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

AutoCAD 3D Conceptual Design 108 - adding radius, height for cylinder to quick properties list, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Jun 3, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Inventor - 3D Axis Calcs Pt 1 - cutting truncated cone out of head to create skirt, John Evans, From Civil to Inventor, Jun 8, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Inventor - Projected Geometry and Converging Edges - workaround is to tie outside corner to cut edge of exterior surface, John Evans, From Civil to Inventor, Jun 3, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

AutoCAD MEP 2010 - Electrical Workspaces - Beth Powell, Beth's CAD Blog, Jun 2, 2009 (more AutoCAD MEP articles)

PTC Joins the Direct Modeling Bandwagon - direct modeling will be part of Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 6.0, Deelip.com, Jun 8, 2009 (more PTC articles)

PTC/User World Event - Pro/Engineer Wildfire 5.0 + Direct Edit Sneak Peak - video, new modeling tools for assemblies, mechanisms, drafting/drawing creation interface, import options for SolidWorks, Inventor data models, Al Dean, Develop 3D, Jun 8, 2009 (more PTC articles)

PTC/User World Event - Direct Editing in Pro/Engineer Update - ability to grab, drag, drop geometry features within model without recalculation overhead, Al Dean, Develop 3D, Jun 8, 2009 (more PTC articles)

PTC User 09 and CoCreate - Day 1 - presentations on CoCreate Modeling, CoCreate product roadmap, breakthrough technologies around explicit modeling, Paul Hamilton, Jun 9, 2009 (more PTC articles)

PTC User World Event 2009: A Tour of the Exhibit Hall - video, SMARTBytes from Virtual Interconnect, SmartLibrary from B&W Software GmbH, digital-rights management solution from i-cubed, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Jun 8, 2009 (more PTC articles)

Dell Precision M6400 - quad core Intel core 2 quad QX9300 processor, 1GB NVIDIA Quadro FX3700M graphics chip for manipulating large 3D models, good performance, portability difficult due to heavy weight, Greg Corke, AEC Magazine, May/Jun 2009 (more laptops reviews)

Boston Area Companies Expand Beyond CAD Alone - good talent pool for developing CAD, product data management makes companies earn profit, Galen Moore, Mass High Tech, Jun 5, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

AutoCAD 3D Conceptual Design 107 - entering specific values for key properties for changing size, shape of solid primitive, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Jun 5, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

AutoCAD Fields with Blocks - inserting fields with coordinate values tied with manhole block, Bryan Tanner, Indydrafter.com, May 29, 2009 (more AutoCAD basics tutorials)

Registering AutoCAD Commands with Localized Names Using .NET - Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Jun 8, 2009 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

CAD - The Future of Collaborative Modeling - Dassault Systemes 3D Live, CATIA V6 provide CAD/design collaboration, SolidWorks Drawings Now helps save 2D drawings on cloud space, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank, Jun 8, 2009 (more PLM articles)

Down Economy Shows PLM Licensing Must Change - enterprise open-source structure lets users securely access product information, lower expenses, Peter Schroer of Aras Corporation, Desktop Engineering, May 31, 2009 (more PLM articles)

Episode 216 - SolidWorks Sensors - podcast on sensor capability with SolidWorks, mass property sensors, suppression with configurations, design, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks: Heard, Jun 7, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Creating a Tube with Normal to Surface End Cutoffs: Option 3 - using ruled surface to create normal surface, Anna Wood, Anna's SolidMuse, Jun 7, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Combining Load Cases in SolidWorks Simulation - using linear combination or performing square root sum of squares, Tony Eckersley, SolidWorks UK & Ireland, Jun 5, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Picking the Right Output for RE - knowing type of data required when reverse engineering part saves time, money, Nathan Garrett, Desktop Engineering, May 31, 2009 (more reverse engineering articles)

Playing by the Rules - rules-based design automation technology like iLogic can help manufacturers capture, re-use product information efficiently, Colin Watson of Imass Design Solutions, CAD User, Apr/May 2009 (more CAM articles)

Sustainable Design Tools Exhibited at AIA 2009 - Graphisoft EcoDesigner, Autodesk Ecotect Analysis 2010, VE-Gaia from IES, Bentley Tas and Hevacomp, DesignBuilder, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Jun 4, 2009 (more AEC articles)

An Introduction to Visualization - do's, don'ts for effective product visualization, Jamie Gwilliam of Autodesk, AEC Magazine, May/Jun 2009 (more graphics & visualization articles)

HP DesignJet Software - Instant Print Utility, Accounting Excel 2.0, Serif Poster Designer Pro, SCP Reprocontrol, Web Jetadmin 10 software make HP's large format printers outstanding, Greg Corke, AEC Magazine, May/Jun 2009 (more large format printer articles)

Sign on the Digital Line - implementing standards-based digital signatures accelerates workflows, enhances collaboration, brings ROI to AEC firms, Gadi Aharoni, Cadalyst, Jun 4, 2009 (more AEC articles)

J-Link: Getting Started, Pt 1 - registry file for loading auxiliary application in Pro/E, using text message file, Marc Mettes, Inversion Consulting's CAD/PDM Automation Blog, Jun 5, 2009 (more Pro/E tutorials)

Parametrics Tip: CCONSTRAINTFORM - types of dimensional constraints, creating, using annotation constraint in AutoCAD 2010, Tom Stoeckel, Without a Net, Jun 4, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Survey Import Events in C3D 2010 - survey functionality gives detail of import, option to re-import, process linework again in Civil 3D, Ove Cervin, From the Ground Up, Jun 4, 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

What Effect This Cap Family Parameter has on a Structural Foundation Family? - bottom elevation is taken from topmost bottom-facing face when Cap is selected, BIM & Beam, Jun 5, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

CAD Standards - Discipline Codes - description of discipline designator, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Jun 2, 2009 (more CAD management articles)

CAD Standards - The CAD Folder - tips for managing CAD folder for easy access, communication, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Jun 3, 2009 (more CAD management articles)

CAD Standards - Folder Notes - different types of folders to keep CAD and other files, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Jun 4, 2009 (more CAD management articles)

Looking for the Perfect SolidWorks Mobile Workstation? Check This Out - Dell, HP, Lenovo offer entry level, mid-range laptops for SolidWorks users, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Jun 4, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles, CAD hardware articles)

SolidJott Flat Pattern from Solid Body - video tutorial, turning solid body into sheet metal part in SolidWorks, Ben Edie, Solid Mentor, Jun 4, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Rhino Grasshopper - free plug-in for Rhino makes scripting accessible for generative modeling without learning RhinoScript language, Martyn Day, AEC Magazine, May/Jun 2009 (more Rhino articles)

Reasons for Making the 2D to 3D Transition - 3D modelers also do drafting, make assembly drawings easy, fast volumetric calculations, Mike Hudspeth, Desktop Engineering, May 31, 2009 (more 2D to 3D articles)

Direct Editing Challenges the Concept of 'Dumb Geometry' (Beginner's Guide to CAD Geekery) - direct modeling has intelligence in interface while history-based modeling has intelligence in model, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, Jun 3, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles, MCAD articles)

PDM and the History Tree - history tree is not meant for protecting model, managing data, or communicating design intent, Paul Hamilton, Jun 3, 2009 (more MCAD articles)   

Bentley Creates Intelligent Paper Trail - ProjectWise Dynamic Plot uses digital pen to capture markup data, synchronize with original CAD data, reducing errors, Greg Corke, AEC Magazine, May/Jun 2009 (more ProjectWise Dynamic Plot reviews)    

SmartGeometry 09 - Generative Components workshop for students, presentations on green energy projects, Martyn Day, AEC Magazine, May/Jun 2009 (more AEC articles)    

Why Doesn't Update Sequence Work? - workaround is to set configuration variable MS_LEGACYDRAWORDER to 1 in MicroStation XM, Eat Your CAD, Jun 3, 2009 (requires free registration, more MicroStation tutorials)

Jump In. 5 Ways New Tech Has Completely Changed 3D CAD Design and PLM Forever - future applications will have hands-free control, unlimited multi-touch, real-time collaboration, experiential reality, touch-enabled software, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Jun 3, 2009 (more CAD industry articles)

VectorWorks 2008 + 2009 Creating a Library - VectorWorks uses series of library folders depending on tool, command, concept, archoncad blog, Jun 4, 2009 (more VectorWorks tutorials)

When a Stock Subassembly Won't Work: Designing Custom Subassemblies for AutoCAD Civil 3D - creating subassembly specification, picking appropriate attachment, insertion method for custom subassembly, using parameter reference to specify input for user defined parameter, Karen Weiss, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

The Secrets of Cutting Plan and Profile Sheets in AutoCAD Civil 3D - setting up sheet set manager, understanding Civil 3D 2008 plan production wizard, cutting plan, profile sheets, Michelle Rasmussen, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Best of the Blogs: Hot Tips and Hacks for AutoCAD Civil 3D - tips about labeling, surface manipulation, managing styles, data checking, James Wedding, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Styles the Musical - customizing Civil 3D, style creation tips, undocumented features, shortcuts, API, Peter Funk, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

AutoCAD 3D Conceptual Design 106 - changing size, shape of solid cylinder using grip, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Jun 3, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

AutoCAD Tip: Dimmed XREFs - setting system variable XDWGFADECTL from from 0 to 90 for applying fading percentage to Xref, Almas Suljevic, Being Civil, Jun 3, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

AutoCAD Architecture 2010 - UI Changes, Pt 4.5 - Ribbon Tools - customizing tool palette groups, David Koch, The Architect's Desktop, Jun 3, 2009 (more AutoCAD Architecture articles)

Creating Fibonacci Spirals in AutoCAD Using F# - creating function returning portion of Fibonacci sequence, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Jun 4, 2009 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Revit Workflow in 3 Easy Steps - Think 3 - choose design tool from design bar, select options on options bar, place elements into design window, Richard Binning, beside the cursor, Jun 3, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit articles)

Mass Participation Factor - checking mass of modes for linear dynamic analysis in SolidWorks Simulation, SolidWorks UK & Ireland, May 29, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Dimension This - adding dimensions automatically to sketch geometry in SolidWorks, SolidWorks UK & Ireland, May 27, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

How to Animate a Spring -2 - SolidWorks tutorial, Jun 1, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SpaceClaim Engineer 2009: Hybrid Modeling - impressive 2D sketching tools to draw base profiles, expandable structure window, 3D markup feature, major CAD formats supported, Kenneth Wong, Desktop Engineering, May 31, 2009 (more SpaceClaim reviews)

BIM: Fact or Fiction? Pt 1: Concepts - CAD concept of BIM, vendors' definitions of BIM, Nigel Davies, Eat Your CAD, May 28, 2009 (requires free registration, more AEC articles)

CAD Beyond Compare - it is difficult to compare technicalities of 2 CAD software like SolidWorks and AutoCAD, Evan on Engineering Software, Jun 2, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles, Autodesk articles)

Solid Edge Tips & Tricks - Steering Wheel - video, directly manipulating 3D model geometry using Synchronous Technology, You Tube, Jun 2, 2009 (more Solid Edge tutorials)

A Civilized Discussion - Adam Strafaci, Dana Probert of Autodesk talk about Civil 3D development, model-based design, BIM in civil engineering, Stuart Wilkes, AEC Magazine, May 2009 (more Autodesk Civil 3D articles)

The Civil Side: Survey, Field to Finish - enhanced survey linework processing capabilities in Civil 3D 2010, Melanie Santer, AUGI, May 2009 (may require free registration, more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Where is Press Pull in AutoCAD 2010? - keyboard shortcut for extruding element from any enclosed boundary between lines, Guillermo Melantoni, What a Mesh!, May 30, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

AutoCAD's OVERKILL Command Reduces Object Duplications in the Drawing File - removing unwanted duplicate geometry, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, Jun 1, 2009 (more AutoCAD tips)

Loading Order of AutoCAD Startup Files - AutoCAD owned, user owned files are loaded first, RK McSwain, CAD Panacea, Jun 2, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)  

Direct Editing, SolidWorks, Instant3D and Move Face - Instant3D is not direct editing, using it with fillets, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, May 29, 2009 (more SolidWorks articles, MCAD articles)

Using the Weld Feature in SolidWorks - fillet bead tool for welding strap, Mike Puckett's Blog, Jun 2, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

How to Crank Out Labels, Placards and Signs in SolidWorks - modeling font-based geometry, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Jun 2, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Bing. A More or Less Useful Search for Design and Engineering? Your Thoughts? - search engine from Microsoft can search design in images, SolidWorks jobs, hi-res video tutorials, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Jun 2, 2009

Synchronous Technology, Take 2 - Solid Edge with Synchronous Technology 2 has sheet metal tools, live section, mid-range FEA tools, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, May 29, 2009 (more Solid Edge articles)

Intralink Scripting: Commonspace Folder Info - Pt 3 - reporting authorizations, release procedures, Marc Mettes, Inversion Consulting's CAD/PDM Automation Blog, Jun 1, 2009 (more Pro/E tutorials)

Top of the Agenda at AIA 2009 - agenda of event was energy issues, sustainability, model view of BIM defined, Susan Smith, AEC Cafe, Jun 1, 2009 (more AEC articles)

VectorWorks - Setting the Number of Undos - keep number of undos low to save VectorWorks from crashing, archoncad blog, Jun 2, 2009 (more VectorWorks tutorials)

10 Online Grasshopper Resources - Kendall Baldwin, design reform, Jun 1, 2009 (more Rhino articles)

Bringing Sexy Back to Civil - exporting Civil 3D design data for use in Autodesk 3ds, importing Civil 3D design data within 3ds Max environment, creating renderings from Civil 3D data, Larry Young, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Power to the Parcel - understanding parcel styles, parcel creation methods: by object/by layout, creating right-of-ways, Donnie Gladfelter, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

The Power of Pipes: Drainage Design Using AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009 - creating parts list, editing part in part builder, describing, creating pipe rules, David Hill, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

AutoCAD Civil 3D Design Approach and Workflow - Vault architecture, considerations, file structure & project interaction, DWG content & file interactions, Nick Harper, Autodesk University 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

AutoCAD 3D Conceptual Design 105 - drawing solid cylinder, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, Jun 1, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Why AutoCAD for Mac is a Bad Idea - performance might be poor, other issues can be stability, uncomfortable interface, bugs, Steve Johnson, blog nauseam, May 29, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)

blog nauseam Begs Adesk: No Acad for Mac, Please - Autodesk might start from scratch for AutoCAD on Mac, but sales are doubtful, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, May 29, 2009 (more AutoCAD articles)

3ds Max 2010: Control Viewport Lighting with Layers - enabling/disabling viewport rendering effects using layer manager, Scott Rosenbloom, CAD Uzer, Jun 1, 2009 (more 3ds Max articles)

More AutoCAD MEP 2010 Workspaces - piping workspace, tags, schedules for piping, improved sloped piping, Beth Powell, Beth's CAD Blog, May 25, 2009 (more AutoCAD MEP articles)

Autodesk Labs Inventor Fusion: Overview - You Tube, May 29, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

Inventor - Projected Geometry and Non-Orthogonal Planes - solutions are using cut edges, surfaces, projecting sketch geometry, work features, John Evans, From Civil to Inventor, Jun 1, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

SolidWorks 2010 - mirror components, view mates box, visualization tool for assemblies, configuration builder, enterprise PDM, CATI, May 2009 (more SolidWorks articles)

Creating a Tube with Normal to Surface End Cutoffs: Option 2 - creating sketch profile, extruding as thin feature, creating sheet metal feature, Rob Jensen's Blog, Jun 2, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Simplify SolidWorks: The Two-Handed Backslap to Make Your Features Behave in Configurations - use separation, elimination to make features work with configurations, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, May 29, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

More on Rebuilding - forced rebuild command rebuilds features of assembly in SolidWorks, John Setzer, SOLIDNotes, Jun 1, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Wrap It Up! - extruding text following curved surface in SolidWorks, Leslie Lougheed, CATI Tech Notes, Jun 1, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

More on Rebuilding - forced rebuild command rebuilds features of assembly in SolidWorks, John Setzer, SOLIDNotes, Jun 1, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

High-Speed Machining Simplified - applying correct HSM principles, CNC machine, toolholder, cutting tools for better High-speed machining results, Steve McBride, MoldMaking Technology, Jun 2009 (more CAM articles)

AIA Convention 2009 - seminars on architecture in slowdown, lean architecture, sustainability, green design, Leigh Christy, Architecture Week, May 27, 2009 (more AEC articles)

Podcast: Exclusive Interview with Greg Bentley, CEO, Bentley Systems - company's financial position, revenue performance, milestones achieved, Joe Francica, All Points Blog, May 31, 2009 (more MicroStation articles)

Setup Emissive Material- video, V-ray for Rhino, Novedge, May 2009 (more Rhino tutorials)

AutoCAD 3D Conceptual Design 104 - activating 3D modeling workspace for designing air hockey paddle, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, May 29, 2009 (more AutoCAD 3D tutorials)

Revit and Dragonfly - Dragonfly has ability to export floor plan, furnishings as Revit RVT file, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, May 31, 2009 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Activate Blogs in Inventor 2010 - get live update of favorite blogs within Inventor through InfoCenter, Sunith Babu, CAD Professor, Jun 1, 2009 (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

The Creative Inventor - surviving tips for individual Inventor users, companies during recession, Dennis Jeffrey, AUGI, May 2009 (may require free registration, (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

In-House User Groups - users can help organize small training sessions within company, Robert Green, Cadalyst, May 27, 2009 (more CAD management articles)

CAD Management: Starting at the Finish Line - define deliverables, work backwards, divide task into smaller parts, Mark Kiker, AUGI, May 2009 (may require free registration, more CAD management articles) 

CATIA/Digital Project - Powercopy Frame - Pt 02 - video, creating frame element using wireframe, sketch tools, Steve Sanderson, design reform, May 29, 2009 (more CATIA tutorials)

CATIA/Digital Project - Powercopy Frame - Pt 03 - video, creating PowerCopy definition from frame element, Steve Sanderson, design reform, May 30, 2009 (more CATIA tutorials)

SolidWorks: Heard - Episode 215 - Simulation Library - podcast, adding motion features to design library, creating new analysis library features, adding existing features to library, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks: Heard, May 31, 2009  (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Creating a Tube with Normal to Surface End Cutoffs - SolidWorks tutorial, Anna Wood, Anna's SolidMuse, May 30, 2009 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

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