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The Unique Benefits of History-Based Modeling - flexibility using shell
feature, support for multiple states, easy control of model/assembly, freeform
shapes, surfaces, Paul Hamilton Blog, Jan 6, 2009 (more
MCAD articles)
Why Do Machine Shops Need a CAD System? - shorter lead times, pressure on
pricing, production operations, Mark Driscoll, American Machinist, Jan 5, 2009
(more
CAD industry articles)
Insert a Part into a Part - SolidWorks tutorial uses screwdriver example,
GabiJack.com, Jan 6, 2009 (more
SolidWorks tutorials)
The Misunderstood FilletXpert - feature to select set of similar model
edges, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, Jan 6, 2009 (more
SolidWorks tutorials)
3D Sketch Pattern Stir Fry for SolidWorks Assembly - hole pattern with each
hole on different surface, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Jan 6, 2009 (more
SolidWorks tutorials)
AutoCAD Xclip XREF's in 3D Tips and tricks - delete, trim geometry outside
boundary in Z direction, Jimmy Bergmark, JTB World Blog, Jan 6, 2009
(more
AutoCAD 3D tutorials)
Insert or Bind: Choose Wisely - differences in AutoCAD file functions, Frank
Kellogg, Cadalyst, Jan 4, 2009
(more
AutoCAD tips)
Tool Tips in the Sheet Set Manager - AutoCAD 2009 options include
customization, button control, setting time to show extended tool tips, Paul
Munford, Cadalyst, Jan 4, 2009
(more
AutoCAD tips)
XREF Path: Absolute vs. Relative - differences, various methods using
AutoCAD, Steve Rodgers, Cadalyst, Jan 4, 2009
(more
AutoCAD block tutorials)
Using Schedule Keys in Revit - way to promote standards, provide
information, Mike Massey, Knowing What You Don't Know About CAD, Jan 6, 2009
(more
Autodesk Revit tutorials)
Creating a Viewport - using Revit's ViewSheet.AddView method to generate new
sheet including list of interactively selected views, Jeremy Tammik, The
Building Coder, Jan 7, 2009 (more
Autodesk Revit tutorials)
Create Any Pipe System in Revit MEP - video, Kyle Bemhardt, Inside the
System, Jan 6, 2009 (more
Autodesk Revit tutorials)
FLOW-3D Speeds MEMS Inkjet Development - Kodak using CFD software for
development printers meeting time constraints, quality of project, Christopher
Delametter, Desktop Engineering, Jan 1, 2009 (more
CFD articles)
FreeForm Helps Build Wheels Fit for a Hamster - designing motorcycle parts,
accessories, emboss emblem, preserving design appeal using SensAble's Sculptural
MCAD software, Scotty Ziegler, Desktop Engineering, Jan 1, 2009
Anark Core 2.0 Crosses the Great Divide - communicates model information to
less technical audience, automates illustration process, clean interface, easy
to use tools, Mike Hudspeth, Desktop Engineering, Jan 1, 2009 (more
Anark reviews)
FieldView Helps Launch a SmartFish - a tuna inspires aircraft design,
simulation tools, CNC machines, CFD++, FieldView, Sculptor, Jerry Fireman,
Desktop Engineering, Jan 1, 2009 (more
CFD articles)
Getting Some 3D CAD on Your Mac - design software includes Form Z, Shark LT,
Rhino for OS X, Vectorworks, AliasStudio, Carl Alviani, Core77, Jan 5, 2009
(more
Mac CAD articles)
Delicious Design Process: How 3D and Rapid-Prototyping Benefit the Embody Chair
- Herman Miller chair employed many CAD, RP tools, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Jan
5, 2009 (more
MCAD articles)
CAD Tools: Breaking Barriers - CAD company executives' views on migrating
from 2D to 3D, simplifying design process, increasing productivity, trends,
Linda Bell, NASA Tech Briefs, Jan 1, 2009 (more
CAD industry articles)
A CAD Manager's Mindset, Pt 2 - understanding members, teamwork, creating
teams, working effectively, Mark Kiker, AUGI, Dec 2008 (more
CAD management articles) may require free registration
AutoCAD Architecture: A Kick Start - creating advance wall styles, Tharakesh
Ananthakrishnan, AUGI, Dec 2008 (more
AutoCAD Architecture tutorials) may require free registration
A Happy New Year AutoCAD Hip Tip - using reference option in ROTATE command
to get required rotation angle, Lynn Allen's Blog, Jan 5, 2009 (more
AutoCAD tips)
Shared Coordinates in Revit and AutoCAD - import DWG files into Revit along
with coordinate system, CADUZER, Dec 31, 2008 (Autodesk
Revit tutorials)
Creating & Using Blocks with Multiple Insertion Points - dynamic blocks in
AutoCAD support multiple insertion points, Donnie Gladfelter, The CAD Geek Blog,
Jan 5, 2009 (more
AutoCAD block tutorials)
Entering Angles in Surveyor's Angles - using degree/min/sec in AutoCAD,
Brian Benton, CAD-a-blog, Dec 15, 2008 (more
AutoCAD tips)
Create Your Own Custom Revision Scheme in Productstream - Brian Schanen,
Manufacturing Community, Jan 5, 2009 (more
Autodesk Vault articles)
Part Searches in Pro/INTRALINK 3.4 - finding parts in large workspace,
custom tab, Swamynathan Ramachandran, Pro/E Community, Oct 10, 2008
(more
Pro/INTRALINK articles) may require free registration
Documenting and Viewing via 3DVia Composer - create vectorized images for
technical publications, working, additional modules, Josh Mings, Desktop
Engineering, Jan 1, 2009 (more
3DVIA reviews)
Alienware Mobile Costly for Its Performance - Area-51 m15x workstation
equipped with a WideUXGA display, NVIDIA GeForce 8800M GTX, 2.8GHz Intel Core 2
Extreme CPU, 320GB, 7200rpm SATA, integrated touchpad targeting MCAD users,
more, David Cohn, Desktop Engineering, Jan 1, 2009 (more
mobile workstation reviews)
Visualization and the Desktop Engineer - once just for presentation,
visualization is now vital in product design, Mark Clarkson, Desktop
Engineering, Jan 1, 2009 (more
MCAD articles)
Direct Modeling: Magnetic Jenga in Outer Space - CAD, CAE users unaware of
advantages of history-free modeling, alternative to parametric design, Jeff
Waters, lifeupfront.com, Jan 3, 2009 (more
MCAD articles)
The Civil 3D Side: Creating & Editing Surfaces Pt 2 - creating volume
surface, bounded volume-based calculation, create a cut/fill map using point
group properties, surface elevation analysis, Melanie Santer, AUGI, Dec 2008
(more
Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials) may require free registration
Removing a Civil 3D Object Without Using the AutoCAD Erase Command -
Crossing The Line With Civil 3D, Dec 30, 2008 (more
Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)
AutoCAD Options-Files Tab Pt 2 - setting 'Plot Style Table Search Path'
following CAD standards, Beth Powell, Beth's CAD Blog, Jan 4, 2009
(more
AutoCAD tips)
TIPniques: Custom Commands - creating macro, new command in AutoCAD, basics
of writing macro, Brian Benton, AUGI, Dec 2008 (more
AutoCAD basic tutorials) may
require free registration
Design Acceleration - video shows Inventor tools to create parts, assemblies
faster, Cadalyst, Jan 4, 2009 (more
Autodesk Inventor tutorials)
The Creative Inventor: My Favorite Tips - customized border in Inventor IDW/DWG,
multiple selection of objects, repetitive commands, Ctrl key for TRIM, EXTEND
commands, Dennis Jeffrey, AUGI, Dec 2008 (more
Autodesk Inventor tutorials) may require free registration
ProMaterials vs. Arch. & Design Materials in 3DS Max and Revit 2009 - video
tutorial showing similarities and differences, Scott Rosenbloom, CADUZER, Jan 2,
2009 (more
3ds max tutorials,
Autodesk Revit tutorials)
A File-Linking Work-Around for FBX - Revit to Max - bringing Revit data in
3ds Max using FBX file format, Scott Rosenbloom, CADUZER, Dec 22, 2008
(more
3ds max tutorials,
Autodesk Revit tutorials)
Adding Frequently Used Modifier Buttons in 3ds Max - way to customize
buttons in 3ds Max, Scott Rosenbloom, CADUZER, Dec 23, 2008 (more
3ds max tutorials)
Family Category and Filtering - Revit API filtering to select all families
with built-in category value, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, Jan 5, 2008
(more
Autodesk Revit tutorials)
SketchUp: Import and Export Scenes - Marti Broquetas, CAD Addict, Dec 30,
2008 (more
SketchUp articles)
Siemens PLM's NX6 Improved with Synchronous Technology - dynamic way of
creating, editing, interacting with geometry, more intuitive working, simulation
capabilities, integrated 3D search, more, Al Dean, Desktop Engineering, Jan 1,
2009 (more
UGS reviews)
Design Review 2009 Marks a Free Boost to Greatness - support DWF, DWFx file
formats, new find tool for quick search, improved performance, more, David Cohn,
Desktop Engineering, Jan 1, 2009 (more
Autodesk Design Review reviews)
Saving Water with WaterCAD and WaterGEMS - Bentley Systems software for
water distribution, management, prevent water loss, analyzing pressure,
optimizing speed, quality for repairs, John Myers, MicroStation Connections, Dec
19, 2008 (more
Bentley reviews) may require free registration
What You Didn't Know About Acrobat Pro Extended - tools similar to CAD
oriented companies for sharing, interacting models, more, Kathleen Maher,
MicroStation Connections, Dec 19, 2008 (more
Adobe Acrobat reviews) may require free registration
In
Pursuit of CAD File Compatibility - need for compatibility between current
and past versions, Ken Fields, CADdigest.com, Jan 2, 2009 (more
CAD industry articles)
16 SolidWorks Tips to Make the 'S' Key Work for You -
hide all toolbars, put common commands
together, add view commands, customize work, reduce keyboard shortcuts, more,
Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Dec 30, 2008 (more
SolidWorks tutorials)
New Featured Video: Indent - showing SolidWorks 'Indent feature' to create
packaging for group of screwdrivers, cavity in a shelled body that contains
other features, Gabi Jack's Blog, Dec 30, 2008 (more
SolidWorks tutorials)
The SolidWorks Secret Weapon: The Wrap Tool - using tool to place logo on
model, RickyJordan.com, Jan 2, 2009 (more
SolidWorks tutorials)
Civil 3D 2009 Section Labels Pt 3 - adding elevation labels using 'Section
View Band Style,' Doug Benoit, IMAGINiT Technologies, Dec 24, 2008
(more
Autodesk Civil 3D tutorials)
Plot Style Tables - using AutoCAD tables to get details of plotted layer,
different plot styles, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Dec 24, 2008 (more
AutoCAD basic tutorials)
Attaching an Image Onto a 3D Object - add image to drawing using AutoCAD
2004-2006 versions, Mehmet Akca, Daily AutoCAD, Jan 2, 2009 (more
AutoCAD basic tutorials)
SketchUp: Putting in the Interior Walls - video tutorial, Aidan Chopra, Dec
15, 2008 (more
SketchUp articles)
Piranesi for Mac - using Piranesi to create detail presentation for clients
with persuasive visualizations of 3D models, Novedge (seller of Piranesi), Dec
2008 (more
Piranesi reviews)
Using PDF Files in ArchiCAD - import PDF files into ArchiCAD for 2D textual,
CAD and graphic project information, different approaches for including lengthy
multi-column, multi-page files in a set of construction documents in PDF format,
Eric Bobrow, AECbytes.com, Dec 23, 2008 (more
ArchiCAD tutorials)
Manage Your Data Already - myths about proper data management, complete CAD
standards, Chris MacCormack, SolidWorks Legion Blog, Dec 23, 2008
(more
CAD management articles)
Manage Your Data Already - The 2nd Installment - Smart Part Number, power of
data management systems, more, Chris MacCormack, SolidWorks Legion Blog, Dec 23,
2008 (more
CAD management articles)
Weldments for Buggy and Frame - movie shows creation of buggy using
SolidWorks weldments, Marie Planchard, Learn.Create.Succeed Blog, Dec 23, 2008 (more
SolidWorks tutorials)
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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