previous articles

Create a Gently Bowed Shape - control N-sided surface to create gently bowed shape in NX, Design Visionaries Blog, Dec 11, 2008 (more Unigraphics tutorials)

Keith Bentley on MicroStation V8i - advances in latest release, conceptual modeling, cloud computing, more, Martyn Day, Martyn Day, AEC Magazine, Dec 14, 2008 (more MicroStation articles)

Interview with Maxim Bogdanov, ASCON CEO - KOMPAS 3D's success in Russia, where it is a leader in mid-range CAD, thoughts on US market, more, Franco Folini, Novedge Blog, Dec 22, 2008 (more CAD industry articles)

2008 - The Year of Direct Modeling? - direct modeling in the spotlight, hint of transferring features, parameters, intelligence using STEP, Paul Hamilton Blog, Dec 22, 2008 (more MCAD articles)

Wavy Edge - put wavy edge on pot in SolidWorks with Spline-On-Surface, relations to layout sketch, reference plane, Matt Lombard, Designstuff, Dec 22, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Vote Now for Your Top SolidWorks Enhancements - users encouraged to vote on top ten enhancements, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Dec 22, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

'Configurating' PhotoWorks - when, how to apply decals, applying more than one decal to same part, more, Chris Schaefer, Graphics Systems SolidNotes, Dec 22, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Maintain Text Orientation Relative to Layout - set annotative text style to match text orientation to layout in Text Style Manager in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Dec 22, 2008 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

Doug's Quick Tips - speed up drafting process when using various Autodesk software products, Doug Bowers, Autodesk University, Dec 5, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

A Visual LISP Exercise: Application That Reads Point List From a TXT File - reads XYZ positions, RGB color, places them in drawing, Muharrem Kocyigit, Daily AutoCAD, Dec 22, 2008 (more AutoLISP tutorials)

LISP Using an Incremental Approach and Variables - development approach, basics of variables, naming of variables, get peer review, William Le Couteur's AutoCAD Blog, Dec 22, 2008 (more AutoLISP tutorials)

Missing Menu Madness - AutoCAD's handling of partial menus causes problems with 3rd party developers, Owen Wengerd, Outside The Box, Dec 22, 2008 (more AutoCAD customizing tutorials)

Get to the Point in AutoCAD Civil 3D - using LAYISO command in Layers II toolbar, Scott McEachron, Autodesk University, Dec 7, 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Disabling the Tree View in SmarTeam Autoview - Scott Evans, Inflow Technology, Dec 22, 2008 (more SmarTeam articles)

Displaying SmarTeam Autoview Fonts - Scott Evans, Inflow Technology, Dec 22, 2008 (more SmarTeam articles)

The Lenovo Dual Screen Laptop. How Would You Use It? - W700ds has 17" screen plus a slide-out secondary screen., $3,600, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Dec 23, 2008 (more mobile workstation reviews)

PLM in 2050 - every piece of information will have universal unique ID, holography based virtual world, keyboard, mouse replaced by voice, eye-recognition, PLM may not exist, more, Jos Voskuil's Weblog, Dec 21, 2008 (more PLM articles)

Putting CFD To Work Upfront - human, technical factors, training, specialization, evaluations are responsible for successfully implementing upfront CFD for design engineers, more, Jeff Waters and Ruben Bons,  Desktop Engineering, Dec 1, 2008 (more CFD articles)

Label Style Settings - various functions in Civil 3D like text style, visibility, layer, orientation reference, forced insertion, more, Scott McEachron, Paving The Way, Dec 21, 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D articles)

Pipe Networks: Before Tackling the Unknown - drawing pipes in Civil 3D, registering unknown applications, uphill design, flow line labels, building network, more, Scott McEachron, Paving The Way, Dec 19, 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D articles)

AutoCAD Options-Files Tab - Support Files Search Path is list of locations that AutoCAD uses to look for files related to support like templates, plot style, more, Beth Powell, Beth's CAD Blog, Dec 18, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

Linked Files - codes to retrieve linked Revit files in project, get file path for given Revit link, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Dec 19, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

The S Key Experiment - Pt 3 - video shows utilization of S key menu in SolidWorks assembly, drawing environments, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Dec 21, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Core i7 and SolidWorks, To Hyper-Thread or Not? - hyper-threading does not hinder core SolidWorks performance, Anna Wood, Solid Muse, Dec 21, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Purge 'Registered Applications' to Speed Up AutoCAD - delete objects containing XData to reduce file size, Josh Jones, Lazy Drafter, Dec 15, 2008 (more AutoCAD customization tutorials)

Construct Tangent Circle 3 - create circle tangential to 3 lines in MicroStation, Eat Your CAD, Dec 1, 2008 (more MicroStation tutorials) requires free registration

Graphisoft ArchiCAD 12 - increased speed due to multi-core processor support, algorithm optimizations, advanced Curtain Wall tool, needs updated modeling capabilities, more, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, architosh, Dec 19, 2008 (more ArchiCAD reviews)

Tekla Structures 14 - improved interface, deployment, usability, enhancements in collaboration, interoperability, advances in modeling, analysis, document production, more, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Dec 19, 2008 (more AEC articles)

PTC Frustrates Out of the Box - user must call to get license number to install Pro/E but no one is in office, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Dec 19, 2008 (more Pro/E reviews)

Perspectives, Slides and Scripts - using AutoCAD commands DVIEW, DDVIEW, SHADE, MSLIDE, SCRIPT to create  presentation, David Watson, CADTutor, Dec 18, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Get Rid of Stubborn Layers - AutoCAD's LAYDEL gets rid of any layer not required, RT Rinehart, Cadalyst, Dec 14, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

Layer Freeze - Extra Settings - using settings/undo option of LAYFRZ command in AutoCAD, Don Bentz, Cadalyst, Dec 8, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

Attaching Hyperlink to AutoCAD Entities - using HYPERLINK to attach network links, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Dec 19, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Build Your SolidWorks World 2009 Session Schedule - list of 'must see' presentations, plus author's presentations, Matt Lombard, Designstuff, Dec 18, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Power of the Properties Palette - properties for object selection in SolidWorks, SolidWorks Express, Dec 15, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Inventor Does the Math - video shows using equations to define geometric relationships, Cadalyst, Dec 18, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Inventor Fusion - Autodesk offers direct modeling, leaving Alibre and SolidWorks 'in the cold,' Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Dec 9, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

SpaceClaim Reacts to Inventor Fusion - Mike Payne considers Inventor Fusion flattery, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Dec 9, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

Multiple Site Implementations with Productstream - benefits of using Productstream in multiple site environment, recommendations, Manufacturing Community, Dec 16, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Raw Material Library with Productstream and AutoCAD Mechanical Bill of Materials - Brian Schanen, Manufacturing Community, Dec 18, 2008 (more AutoCAD Mechanical tutorials)

Set Up Auto Numbering for Your SolidWorks Files Based on Document Type - using macro to generate unique, sequential document numbers for SolidWorks files, Jeff Cope, ConnectPress, SolidWorks Community, Dec 15, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials) may require free registration

Loosing Your Tools - Options Changes After SW Crash - Pt 2 - toolbar customization gets saved immediately to registry even if SolidWorks is not closed successfully, Mike Puckett's Blog, Dec 17, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SolidJott Add-in for SolidWorks Podcast - video showing demo of new add-in, Ben Eadie, SolidMentor, Dec 17, 2008 (more SolidWorks reviews)

PickOne - code to use PickOne method in Revit to manipulate document's current selection set, accessible through document Selection property, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Dec 18, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

CAD Tips: Forcing DWG Format Version for Save in AutoCAD - setting value for environment variable DefaultFormatForSave, CAD Forum Tips, Dec 17, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

Manage the User Interface in AutoCAD 2009 - using ribbon, create keyboard shortcut to toggle menu bar on, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Dec 17, 2008 (more AutoCAD Step by Step tutorials)

Calculate Area Enclosed by Objects or Points - AREA command in AutoCAD LT, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Dec 17, 2008 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

History-Free Bolt-Hole Pattern - animation shows as outer diameter changes, bolt-hole radius, number of holes, ID also changes, Paul Hamilton Blog, Dec 17, 2008 (more Solid Edge articles)

Inventor Fusion Technology Preview - Fast, Easy Selection - video shows quick selection of tools for direct manipulation of design models, Autodesk, Dec 17, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

Inventor Fusion Technology Preview - Heads up Design - video shows heads-up sketching, modeling predict actions based on design context, Autodesk, Dec 17, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

Inventor Fusion Technology Preview - Rapid Design Changes - video shows making unlimited changes, express design ideas irrespective of feature order, dependencies, original CAD system, Autodesk, Dec 17, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor articles)

SolidWorks 2009 Pulls Out All the Stops - version concentrates on speed, 'design not software.' quality of design, more, Mike Hudspeth, CADdigest.com, Dec 9, 2008 ( more SolidWorks reviews)

3DConnexion's SpacePilot for SolidWorks 2009 - device allows to manipulate 3D models, scenes using 6 degrees of freedom, with features like Button Mapping, easy model rotations, more, Gabi Jack's Blog, Dec 17, 2008 (more mouse reviews)

AfterCAD Joins the SaaS Movement - latest version of AfterCAD InSite offers full 3D rotation, powered by open-source rendering engine OGRE, options like zooming, panning, annotation, measurement, more, Kenneth Wong, Cadalyst, Dec 15, 2008  (more software reviews)

Sculpted in Rhino, Detailed in SolidWorks - using features from both packages to create exercise cycle, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Dec 16, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Dealing with Imported Data - fixing SolidWorks non-native file errors, Jeff Mirisola, Jeff's Blog, Dec 16, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Successful IT and Software Adoption in an A/E Firm - implementing technologies that supports processes, workflows, helping employees do jobs, raising productivity, improving client service with training, Linda Letourneau, AECbytes, Dec 16, 2008 (more CAD management articles)

Interview with Al Dean, DEVELOP3D Co-founder and Editor - overview on personal life, comparing online and print media, impact of social media on CAD users, new technologies, more, Franco Folini, Novedge Blog, Dec 16, 2008 (more CAD industry articles)

MindManager 8 and Integrated Autodesk Design Review - review, mark-up Autodesk DWF documents using MindManager, Robin Capper, RobiNZ CAD Blog, Dec 16, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

FE Update: Translation Tools Make CAD Models FEA-Ready - translation software deconstructs CAD files mathematically and reconfigures data to meet computational expectations of FEA program, CADdigest.com, Sep 8, 2008 (more FEA articles)

Forcing DWG Format Version for Save in AutoCAD - using 'setenv' feature, variable set values, to set default save format, CADforum Tips, Dec 17, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

An AutoCAD Holiday Tip on Rebuilding the Quick Access Toolbar - Lynn Allen's Blog, Dec 16, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

Hip Tip: Solving Right to Left Text Plotting Problem - using AutoCAD commands MT, DT, PR, QSELECT to overcome problems related to RTL texts using various languages, Abdulhadi Najjar, Daily AutoCAD, Dec 17, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Moving 3D Objects - methods in AutoCAD to move object in 3D environment, Phil Tingley, Cadalyst, Dec 14, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

Pro/E Manikin - A Human-Centric Approach to Design - using Pro/E Manikin and analysis to integrate a digital human model into product development process, Jerry Fireman, PTC Express, Nov 2008 (more Pro/E tutorials)

Taking Control of Helical Shapes in Pro/E - video shows using Pro/E features to control helical shape, PTC Express, Nov 2008 (more Pro/E tutorials)

Summing a Matrix - methods for summing a matrix using Mathcad, PTC Express, Nov 2008 (more Mathcad articles)

What I Learned: More on Social Networking and Engineering - getting innovative ideas from discussions, conversations, sharing knowledge, connecting people, Jim Brown, Manufacturing Business Technology, Dec 15, 2008 (more MCAD articles)

CFD Goes Mainstream - examples of increasingly widespread use of CFD, including motorcycle design, CADdigest.com, Aug 4, 2008 (more CFD articles)

History-Free, Parametric Modeling Pt 2 - assembly example shows capturing design intent, Paul Hamilton Blog, Dec 15, 2008 (more Solid Edge articles)

Activating Layers and Using Autorounds and Holes in Pro/E Wildfire 4.0 - using ACTIVATE, autoround, hole features, PTC Express, Nov 2008 (more Pro/E tutorials)

Creating Geometric Tolerances in Pro/E Wildfire 4.0 - creating geometric tolerance in part, assembly, drawing modes, PTC Express, Nov 2008 (more Pro/E tutorials)

Creating and Using Bookmarks in InterComm Expert - using Pro/E ECAD viewer for measuring, querying, PTC Express, Nov 2008 (more Pro/E tutorials)

Bending Sequence - SolidWorks sheet metal design features for fabricating little tote tray, Gabi Jack's Blog, Dec 15, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Add More to Your Model - inserting images on Inventor model using various formats, Garin Gardiner, Manufacturing Community, Dec 15, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Visual LISP: Object Properties and Methods - using AutoCAD object properties for simple applications, Daily AutoCAD, Dec 16, 2008 (more AutoLISP tutorials)

Polygon Transformation - Revit code routine to transform 3D polygon into horizontal position, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Dec 15, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

More Thoughts on Synchronous Technology - concept of direct editing, functionality, advantages and limitations of Solid Edge with ST, Matt Lombard, Designstuff, Dec 16, 2008 (more Solid Edge reviews)

Z Corp 650: Test Build - high-end rapid prototyping machine, bigger build chamber, fastest printing, stunning vivid colors, integrated clean up station, Al Dean, Develop3D, Dec 15, 2008 (more rapid prototyping reviews)

Set Object Snaps to Ignore Hatches - AutoCAD LT OSOPTIONS can ignore hatches when snapping, Kate Morrical, LT Unlimited, Dec 15, 2008 (more AutoCAD LT tutorials)

Parametric PLC Database Find/Replace - AutoCAD Electrical - AutoLISP routine to adjust required default annotation from library, Nate Holt, Manufacturing Community, Dec 15, 2008 (more AutoCAD Electrical articles)

Threading Options - Methods to Make Threads in SolidWorks - comparison of cosmetic, circular threads, simple swept profile, helix method, swept surface, includes rebuild times, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion Blog, Dec 12, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Spline Schmline, Pt 5: Kinks and Knots - Rhino vs SolidWorks in spline terminology, features, Matt Writes Blog, Dec 13, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

The S Key Experiment - Pt 2 - video shows utilization of SolidWorks assembly environment with S key shortcut bar, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Dec 11, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Tutorial: Override a Dimension - AutoCAD dimension style manager creates new dimension style, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Dec 12, 2008 (more AutoCAD Step by Step tutorials)

Create 3D Solids Quickly - using AutoCAD to create 3D solid of an area in drawing, Cadalyst, Dec 12, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

AEC Exhibitor Highlights from Autodesk University 2008 - genre of applications for viewing, exploring Revit models, supporting tools extend capabilities of BIM in diverse ways, more, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Dec 12, 2008 (more AEC articles)

AutoLISP - basics of using AutoLISP routines in AutoCAD, William Le Couteur's AutoCAD Blog, Dec 12 ,2008 (more AutoLISP tutorials)

Drawing Text Planar to the Screen Inside AutoCAD's Drawing Window Using .NET - Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Dec 12, 2008 (more AutoCAD programming articles)

Auto Title Block Update using 'Diesel' Fields - AutoCAD Electrical - Nate Holt, Manufacturing Community, Dec 13, 2008 (more AutoCAD Electrical articles)

Change Image in Revit Title Block - using generic annotation family to change image in title, Dwane Lindsey, Revit Archcenter, Dec 12, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

3D Polygon Areas - code routine to calculate area of a 3D planar polygon in space using Revit, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Dec 12, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Civil 3D 2009 Section Labels Pt 2 - using labeling feature 'Code Set Style' to assign labels to specific links, points, shapes, Doug Benoit, IMAGINiT Technologies, Dec 12, 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Criteria/Rule Based Design in C3D 2009 - reasons to upgrade to latest version include criteria/rule based design, design checks, slick interface, more, Sanjay Asnani, 2D to Civil 3D, Dec 12, 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D articles)

Inventor Mass Properties in Productstream - steps to place mass properties from Inventor into Autodesk Productstream's BOM, Brian Schanen, Manufacturing Community, Dec 12, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor tutorials)

Review: DWG TrueView 2009 - Autodesk file viewers capabilities, limitations, features, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Dec 12, 2008

Lenovo W700DS - Industrial Design on the Go - mobile workstation with additional 10-inch display to 17-inch screen, built-in 128x80mm wacom digitizer, pantone color calibrator, more, Al Dean, Develop3D, Dec 12, 2008 (more laptop reviews)

CAD Management: A CAD Manager's Mindset - positive approach for planning, thinking, discussions with staff, talking to management, developing better methods of working, Mark Kiker, AUGI, Nov 30, 2008 (more CAD management articles) requires free registration

ODA to Autodesk: Suspend Us, Too - ODA asks court for relief to use 'DWG,' Autodesk's numerous pending court cases, Ralph Grabowski, World CAD Access, Dec 11, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

TIPniques: Do You Have Style? - using AutoCAD styles, defining, stylizing objects in drawing, text, dimension, multileader, table styles, Brian Benton, AUGI, Nov 30, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials) requires free registration

Hatching From A to Z - AutoCAD HATCH command, defining hatching pattern, preview, scaling, setting scale property, layout, methods, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Dec 12, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Mid Between 2 Points OSNAP - using AutoCAD commands MTP, M2P to get required mid point, Donnie Gladfelter, The CAD Geek Blog, Nov 3, 2008 (more AutoCAD Object Snap tutorials)

From AutoCAD to AutoCAD Architecture 2009 - moving to AutoCAD Architecture, getting full functionality of AutoCAD with architectural objects, customize AEC objects, Mohmed Shaikh, AUGI, Nov 30, 2008 (more AutoCAD Architecture tutorials) requires free registration

Labels Can't be Kept Readable in Tags - Revit lacking functionality to keep text readable in tags, Dwane Lindsey, Revit Archcenter, Dec 10, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit articles)

Auto-Create Project-Specific Catalog Lookup Database - AutoCAD Electrical - Nate Holt, Manufacturing Community, Dec, 2008 (more AutoCAD Electrical articles)

Renaming Column Heading in Reports - AutoCAD Electrical - getting required column heading information on BOM, INCAT CAD Geek, Dec 11, 2008 (more AutoCAD Electrical articles)

Swapping Blocks with AutoCAD Electrical - guidelines for using  Swap/Update block tool, INCAT CAD Geek, Dec 4, 2008 (more AutoCAD Electrical articles)

The Toilets Overflow - Autodesk Answers Back - corrections on AEC Q&A at AU2008, including large file size issue, Revit on Mac, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Dec 11, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit articles)

Negative Numbers in SolidWorks 2009 - negative sketch dimensions good for DriveExpress, Driveworksxpress, Dec 4, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

Working with Large Assemblies - using SolidWorks and following proper work flow, management, breaking assemblies to sub-assemblies, more, Jeff Mirisola, Jeff's Blog, Dec 11, 2008 (more SolidWorks articles)

3ds Max - Rendering with Backburner - video shows using Backburner to set up small render farm, David Fano, Design ReForm.net, Dec 11, 2008 (more 3ds max tutorials)

Code It, Cut It, Ship It - Now That's ROI - Delcam PowerMILL Azimuth smoothing algorithms has dramatic effect on the tool path and machine movement, should result in better finish, Al Dean, Develop3D, Dec 11, 2008 (more Delcam reviews)

CAD Interoperability: Native Files vs. STEP - importance of loading native files instead of STEP for translation, Paul Hamilton Blog, Dec 10, 2008 (more CAD translation articles)

Parametric Model Insanity: 5 Ways to Capture Change in SolidWorks Parts - control with sketch, using derived sketches, create surface, plane, multibody parts, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Dec 10, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Model A: 3D Sketches - Wires and Pipes - SolidWorks example uses SPLINE, SWEEP, derived sketches, smart dimension tool modeling complex parts, Matt Writes Blog, Dec 10, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

To Test or Not to Test - use SolidWorks 'exclude from analysis' to eliminate minor details from simulation, Rajat Trehan, CATI Tech Notes, Dec 10, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Connect Revit or AutoCAD Products to Autodesk Buzzsaw - publish DWG, DWF files, open files in Buzzsaw, Jason Pratt, Connected Blog, Dec 10, 2008 (more Autodesk Buzzsaw tutorials)

Pack & Send Your Projects: eTransmit - AutoCAD command options, settings controls, formats, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Dec 11, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

AutoLISP.6: Managing Lists in AutoLISP - storing value of series of variable using lists in AutoCAD programming, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Dec 10, 2008 (more AutoLISP tutorials)

Top 5 Questions on Student Site - frequently asked questions and answers on Civil3D education site include obtaining serial number, product activation, expired product, burning software on DVD, more, 2D to Civil 3D Blog, Dec 9, 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Change Default Size of Clash Images in NavisWorks - changing image height, width to pixels, Jason Pratt, Connected Blog, Dec 10, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

Viewports - using Vectorworks model presentation tool, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Dec 8, 2008 (more Vectorworks tutorials)

Viewports: Frequently Asked Questions - Vectorworks FAQs include sheet layers, design layers, more, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Dec 8, 2008 (more Vectorworks tutorials)

Editor's Pick: IronCAD Strives to Define Ease for 3D Design - IronCAD version 11, with dual kernel, offers history-based parametric modeling, direct geometry modeling, single file support for assembly, part, more, Anthony Lockwood, Desktop Engineering, Dec 10, 2008 (more IronCAD reviews)

Social Networking Shifts Big Engineering World into Small Communities - social networks help virtual team to develop relationships using online design collaboration techniques for global design and global product development work, Jim Brown, Manufacturing Business Technology, Dec 9, 2008 (more media articles)

Autodesk University 2008 - highlights of general, building industry sessions including  keynote by Tom Kelley of IDEO on innovation, various presentations featuring upcoming technological advances in Autodesk products such as algorithmic design, more futuristic ideas such as generative design, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Dec 9, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

Twice As Smart - direct editing CAD tools are key to coping with economy, not a Dilbert-like demand to work smarter, Evan Yares, Evan on Engineering Software, Dec 10, 2008 (more MCAD articles)

AutoCAD Architecture: A Kick Start - creating wall styles, Tharakesh Ananthakrishnan, AUGI, Nov 30, 2008 (more AutoCAD Architecture tutorials) requires free registration

The Civil Side: Creating and Editing Surfaces - convert data from land surveyor into surface model for engineering design, Melanie Santer, AUGI, Nov 30, 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials) requires free registration

AutoCAD: Transferring Tool Palettes - steps to make palette created in one computer available to other users on network, Marti Broquetas, CAD ADDICT, Dec 8, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

AutoCAD: Things That Shift Can Do for You - list of benefits using shift key to work faster, Marti Broquetas, CAD ADDICT, Dec 8, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Assembly Mates and Rebuild Times - with each additional mate SolidWorks takes longer to rebuild assembly, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion, Dec 9, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

2D Polygon Areas and Outer Loop - calculates polygon areas in Revit using algorithm, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Dec 10, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

SWEEP Tool - Vectorworks command draws half of object profile easily when modeling complex shapes, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Dec 8, 2008 (more Vectorworks tutorials)

MULTIPLE EXTRUDES - Vectorworks command gets required height, varying cross sections from 2D shapes, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Dec 8, 2008 (more Vectorworks tutorials)

Duplicate Along Path Tool - Vectorworks tool duplicates 2D objects, symbols along pre drawn paths, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Dec 8, 2008 (more Vectorworks tutorials)

4 Reasons I Don't Use 3D Mice - problems in using SpaceNavigator, suggestions for improvement, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Dec 9, 2008 (more mouse reviews)

Future of MCAD: Where Are We Going? - big changes in interfaces, social networking, hybrid combination of feature-based, mashups, open environments, more, Allan Behrens, Desktop Engineering, Dec 1, 2008 (more MCAD articles)

Inventor Reads CATIA; Why Doesn't SolidWorks? - Autodesk translator for Dassault Systems product, Ralph Grabowski, World CAD Access, Dec 8, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor, CATIA articles)

Best Way to Translate CATIA Files into SolidWorks? Use Inventor - is Dassault concerned users will switch to SolidWorks from CATIA?, Matt Writes Blog, Dec 8, 2008 (more Autodesk Inventor, CATIA articles)

What's New in X3 Wire and Design? - Mastercam features improve workflow using programming 4-axis wirepaths expanding machining flexibility, automation, Mastercam Xtras, Dec 8, 2008 (more Mastercam articles)

How to Make a Half Section View - video shows SolidWorks tools creating half section view, SolidProfessor, Dec 8, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Trim Extend - video shows using SolidWorks Trim-Extend tool for weldments, SolidProfessor, Dec 8, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Foreshortened Linear Dimensions - using SolidWorks add-on to create series of double arrow symbols, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion, Dec 8, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

SolidWorks Tip: 5 Ways to Use Treehouse to Speed Assembly Design - use it to aid bidding process, reduce busy work, capture design, sets up a methodology, start at design reviews, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Dec 8, 2008  (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Autodesk Acquires Rules-Based Design Automation Technology - commentary on recent technology acquisition by Jeff Rowe, MCADCafe, Dec 8, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

Surprise Egg in AutoCAD: QUICKCALC - advanced calculator with commonly used commands, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Dec 9, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Material Family Frustration - creating a family in Revit, loading available materials from project, Harlan Brumm, The Revit Clinic, Dec 1, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Using Namespaces - Revit applications namespace handling using .NET programming, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Dec 8, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

SHELL SOLID Tool - using Vectorworks SHELL command, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Dec 8, 2008 (more Vectorworks tutorials)

3D FILLET Tool - using Vectorworks FILLET command to fillet edges, faces, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Dec 8, 2008 (more Vectorworks tutorials)

EXTRUDE ALONG PATH Tool - using Vectorworks advance EXTRUDE command for extrusion along path of object, Robert Bell, Digital Modeling for Architectural Environments, Dec 8, 2008 (more Vectorworks tutorials)

Fast and Simple Modeling with modo - overview on Luxology's modo 302 tool, sculpt, paint, polygon, subdivision modeling, texture, animation, limitations and strength, Mark Clarkson, Desktop Engineering, Dec 1, 2008

PDMWorks Enterprise Handles Enterprise Engineering Data - manages all relationships among SolidWorks files, includes viewers for over 250 different file formats, Brian McElyea, CADdigest.com, Dec 4, 2008 (more PDMWorks Enterprise reviews)

AutoCAD 2009 Bonus Pack 2 - PDF Output Quality Improvements and File Size Reductions - Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, Dec 3, 2008

Custom Manufacturing Grabs More of the RP&M Market - mass customization creates many parts simultaneously per consumer choices, Pamela Waterman, Desktop Engineering, Dec 1, 2008 (more rapid prototyping articles)

Engineers, Meet Social Media - communication now include blogs, microblogging, social networking sites, Beth Stackpole, Design News, Nov 26, 2008 (more media articles)

Trying Out the BIM Experience - Graphisoft entices users from CAD to BIM, green engineering applications need to fulfill users expectations mentioned by marketing departments, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Dec 5, 2008 (more ArchiCAD articles)

One-to-One: Autodesk Digital Prototyping and Relation to PLM - Autodesk describes digital prototyping as parallel strategy to PLM, integration with PLM, Jim Brown, Manufacturing Business Technology, Dec 5, 2008 (more PLM articles)

Autodesk Productstream - data management for manufacturing solutions with Productstream, interview with Autodesk director of data management, Jim White, Jim Romeo, Desktop Engineering, Dec 1, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

Differences Between Autodesk Freewheel and Project Freewheel - comparison based on strategy, monitoring, emphasis, features, more, Scott Sheppard, It's Alive in the Lab, Dec 5, 2008 (more Autodesk articles)

Create a Circle with a Width - using commands like POLYGON, PEDIT, DONUT, BOUNDARY, line weight in Properties palette to create circle with thickness in AutoCAD, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Dec 6, 2008 (more AutoCAD Step by Step tutorials) 

AutoCAD LIMITS - controls limits of grid display in current Model or layout tab, various settings, Jimmy Bergmark, JTB World Blog, Dec 5, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

How to Bring Back Lost Model and Layout Tabs - recovered by right clicking buttons, selecting 'display model and layout tabs' in AutoCAD, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Dec 8, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Model A: Creating the Grille - creating complex shapes in SolidWorks using 3D curves, boundary, texture, more, Matt Writes Blog, Dec 5, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Red Line SolidWorks File - store markups using eDrawings, Jeff Sweeney, 3DVision Technologies, Dec 5, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

'BULK' Adding New Properties to Existing Files - using SolidWorks 'update custom properties' from  task scheduler to add files in single operation, Randy Simmons, 3DVision Technologies, Dec 5, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Losing Some Weight in 2009 - Lightweight Assembly Drawings - SolidWorks 2009 improves performance, memory usage, Leslie Lougheed, CATI Tech Notes, Dec 5, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Driving Revit from Outside - using WIN32 API functions to get handle to application and activate from an external command line, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Dec 6, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

George Davis Turns Avatech Around - CEO guides Avatech through several straight profitable quarters with cost cutting, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Dec 4, 2008 (more CAD industry articles)

Interconnect Helps Efficiency in Clusters - FLUENT demonstrates high parallelism, scalability, takes advantage of multicore HPC clusters, Gilad Shainer, Swati Kher, and Prasad Alavilli, Desktop Engineering, Dec 1, 2008 (more CFD articles)

New SolidWorks Labs Application - TreeHouse - application allows to plan document structure in a easy to use user interface, name documents, add properties, saving assembly hierarchy, export to SolidWorks documents, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Dec 5, 2008

Clarizen Manages Projects Inside AutoCAD - online project management from within AutoCAD interface demoed at AU, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Dec 4, 2008

AU2008 Day 2: Not So Live - video of Inventor mold design, Showcase + Inventor with other photos, Al Dean, Develop3D, Dec 4, 2008 

Dispatches from Autodesk University 2008: Day Two - Design Slam competition, Pecha Kucha Night, AUGI Beer Bust, more, Kenneth Wong, Cadalyst, Dec 4, 2008

AU 2008 Last Full Day of Classes - classes on AutoCAD MEP, CAD standards, more, Beth Powell, Beth's CAD Blog, Dec 4, 2008

Foreshortened Diameter Styles - SolidWorks supports zigzagged dimension line and double arrow styles for foreshortened linear diameter dimensions, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion, Dec 4, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Numeric Sketch Input - No A key? - add sketch entities, dimensions in one command using SolidWorks, but 'A' key cannot be used to toggle from line to tangent arc mode, Jeff Sweeney, 3DVision Technologies, Dec 4, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

The 'S' Key Experiment Pt 1 - video showing utilization of 'S' key menu in assembly, drawing environments in SolidWorks, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Dec 5, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

CAD Tips: Which Raster Format to Choose for Transferring Images? - advantages, disadvantages of different file formats in CAD applications, CAD Forum Tips, Dec 4, 2008 (more AutoCAD tips)

Hip Tip: Send Your UCSICON to Lower Left Corner - choose 'no origin' from options after UCSICON command in AutoCAD, Eren Pala, Daily AutoCAD, Dec 5, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Document IsModified Property - code to get proper results on modifications of document in Revit, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Dec 3, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

Parameter Modification Performance - replace custom family by simpler RFA file in Revit API to speed up multiple parameter modification, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Dec 4, 2008 (more Autodesk Revit tutorials)

What is Green PLM? - product conception processes that minimize impact on environment throughout its lifecycle, Kate Bourdet, 3D Perspectives Blog, Dec 4, 2008 (more PLM articles)

Getting Expected Results with Direct Editing - results in history-free modeling are completely based on command options available, Paul Hamilton Blog, Dec 4, 2008 (more Solid Edge articles)

NISA V16.0 Is Cranes Software's Answer for FEA - enables automated meshing of CAD geometries, shared memory cluster computing, interoperability, plug-in development, more, Margaret Gurney, Desktop Engineering, Dec 3, 2008

Color for Non Inserted Dimensions - use SolidWorks System Options to choose dark gray to see difference in dimensions, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion, Dec 3, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Sheet Metal Miter Flange Hint - formula to determine gap required to give desired corner gap in SolidWorks, Jeff Cox, WNC-SWUG, Dec 3, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Sketch Relations, Snaps and Grid - activate something similar to AutoCAD's OSNAPS, Polar Tracking while sketching in SolidWorks, Gabi Jack's Blog, Dec 4, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Where Can I Get Some of That SolidWorks Paint Job? - giving 2 tone effect to car model using SolidWorks, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Dec 4, 2008 (more SolidWorks tutorials)

Command LENGTHEN - define length for linear objects, length or angular distance for arc objects using AutoCAD, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Dec 4, 2008 (more AutoCAD basic tutorials)

Civil 3D 2009 Section Labels - Pt 1 - automatically apply section labels to cross sections in Civil 3D with Section Label Set, Douglas Benoit, IMAGINiT Technologies, Dec 3, 2008 (more Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)

Converting Traditional to Synchronous - conversion process, possibilities after conversion in Solid Edge with ST, Jon Sutcliffe, Synchronous Technology, Dec 3, 2008 (more Solid Edge tutorials)

XM Structural Rules - finding, creating, applying Resymbolization Rules in MicroStation TriForma to change appearance of structural 3D elements, Karen Fugle, Eat Your CAD, Dec 1, 2008 (more MicroStation tutorials) requires free registration

Model Navigation Option Keys - different key functions in MicroStation, Nigel Davies, EAT your CAD, Nov 28, 2008, Nigel Davies, Nov 28, 2008 (more MicroStation tutorials) requires free registration

Research Rap: Service and the Equipment Lifecycle - service organizations  needs to gain operational control of service, establish, leverage equipment intelligence, Jim Brown, Manufacturing Business Technology, Dec 3, 2008 (more PLM articles)

AU2008 Wednesday - AutoCAD Wish List - official 2008 AUGI AutoCAD Wish List, Shaan Hurley, Between the Lines, Dec 3, 2008

Live from AU2008: Day 2: WOW - videos showing Autodesk sketching tech preview, future of Inventor, Inventor Tech Pubs, Al Dean, Develop3D Blog, Dec 3, 2008 (more Inventor articles)

Dispatches from Autodesk University 2008: Day One - main stage keynotes by CEO Carl Bass, IDEO's Tom Kelly, CTO Jeff Kowalski, Kenneth Wong Blog, Dec 3, 2008

General Session Informs, Impresses, Inspires - keynotes from Carl Bass, Tom Kelly, Jeff Kowalski at the general session, AU Daily, Dec 3, 2008

AEC Round Table w. Jay Bhatt and Jim Lynch - Autodesk's upcoming suites/bundles, data interoperability, Revit seats, more, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Dec 3, 2008

'Twas the Night Before AU - poem, Lynn Allen's Blog, Nov 30, 2008

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