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When
is a
Point
Not
Necessarily
a Point?
-
introducing
'HappyPathPoint'
object
to make
internal
interfaces
more
robust
in ACIS
project,
Developer
2
Developer,
Spatial.com,
Jan 27, 2012
Form-Z 7 Prepares to Launch Parametric Modeling Point Blank in Your Face - single-click workspace setup with tools specific to task of modeling, drafting, visualization, easier NURBS
modeling, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Jan 23, 2012
sgCore from Geometros - benefits of sgCore solid
modeling library, availability for Mac, Windows, Solidgraph as functioning CAD
system, Ralph Grabowski, upFront.eZine, Jan 17, 2012
Dynamically
Dimensioning
3D
Models
-
understanding
various
dimension
settings
available
in
applet, Andrew
Marsh, Performative
Design, Dec 28, 2011
Fast 3D
Vector
Text in
Processing
-
overlaying
2D
labels
pointing
to 3D
model
positions, Andrew
Marsh, Performative
Design, Jan 7, 2012
SofTech's Reinvention Continues
-
SofTech announces registration statement, company's share marketplace is
upgraded, Monica Schnitger, Schnitger Corporation Hot Topics, Jan 4, 2012
NURBS
and CAD:
30 Years
Together
- history
of Bezier
curves, splines,
NURBS,
Dmitry Ushakov, isicad, Dec 30, 2011
Simulation Tools Help Answer
'What If' Queries Early in Process
-
effective, accurate use of simulation software helps engineers predict product
performance, reduce risk of failure, lower production costs, cut down on use of
raw materials, reduce over-design, Barb Schmitz, Creo (by PTC), Dec 19, 2011
Design Agility: Increasing
Your Ability to Adapt to Change
- hybrid
approach using both parametric, direct modelers helps deal with last-minute
changes in product design, Barb Schmitz, Creo (by PTC), Dec 13, 2011
Kernels
Do Still
Matter
- software
component
kernels
are
developed,
supported,
maintained
by
expert
source,
allow
small
software
organizations
to
develop
applications
economically,
Jeff
Rowe, MCADCafe
Blogs, Dec 8, 2011
TopSolid 7 is CAD, CAM and Awesome Wrapped All Up in One [Review]
- well-organized, intuitive UI, ability to add machine features, fast render
output, integrated PDM system has full part numbering, revision control, simple
lifecycle workflow functionality, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Dec 8, 2011
Validus 2.0 - checks drawings against
international standards as well as custom internal best practice, full
customizable checks, batch checking tools, Vault integration, Al Dean, DEVELOP
3D, Nov 25, 2011
Taking a Second Look at 3D CAD
- exploring new options in 3D: direct modeling to quickly define,
capture, manipulate geometry, Barb Schmitz, Creo (by PTC), Nov 28, 2011
The Chrysalis Project Puts 3D Design on the Web in a Very Cool Way
- helps in transforming design in Grasshopper, customizing designs,
creating interfaces for 3D CAD, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Nov 23, 2011
New Releases from Russia: T-FLEX CAD 12
- enabling parametric 2D/3D CAD system, motion simulation add-on, helps
in inserting custom entities, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Nov 26, 2011
We Know What You
Don't Want, So What Do You Want? - user wants to
leave SolidWorks but other products at similar price seem wanting, Matt Lombard,
Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, Nov 16, 2011
Direct Modeling - Who and Why Needs It? A Review of Competitive Technologies - CoCreate, SpaceClaim, Bricscad, Solid Edge ST, and other products offer pure/variational direct modeling
features, Dmitry Ushakov, isicad, Nov 14, 2011
Low Spatial Intelligence as an Impediment to 3D CAD - engineer's
role, responsibilities, low spatial intelligence barrier to use of
CAD, 3D models, Chad Jackson, engineering-matters.com, Oct 31, 2011
Keyshot 3 Goes to Movie - Luxion Keyshot helps
in presenting multimedia-driven presentations in CAD files, Kenneth Wong,
Desktop Engineering, Oct 28, 2011
Geometric Constraint Solving and Spin Surfaces - solid is created by
rotating planar sketch containing spline curve, 3D DCM allows more advanced
assembly/direct modelling operations to be performed on geometries, Siemens
PLM Software Blog, Oct 27, 2011
Still
Relevant
After
All
These
Years:
Spatial
3D
Software
Components
- 3D
modeling
software
components:
3D ACIS
modeler,
Convergence
Geometric
Modeler
(CGM),
InterOp,
Jeff
Rowe,
MCADCafe,
Oct 24, 2011
How Feature-Based Modeling Influences Shape
- direct U-V push, pull capabilities are
needed in addition to feature-based tools, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff
SolidWorks Blog, Oct 12, 2011
Build Your Ideal Future CAD Here - ideal
CAD system would have single history free 3D sketch environment, table-driven
features, multi-touch capabilities, more, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks
Blog, Oct 10, 2011
What's New in Bricscad V12 - quad
cursor menu, tool palettes, SECTIONPLANE
command, raster engine, Teigha 3.5 ODA
library, Rakesh Rao, GeoTools : Work
Smarter, Not Harder, Oct 5, 2011
How to Select the Best CAD Modeler -
pros, cons of 4 geometry types,
workflows facilitated, suitability to
products: nurbs, voxels, subdivisional
surfaces, poly-reps, Kevin Atkins, Machine Design, Oct 6, 2011
An Alternative to
NURBS - issued
with nurbs, alternative can be N-sided
surfaces (NSS) technology supporting
feature-curve method, Alyn Rockwood,
Machine Design, Sep 6, 2011
Exclusive Q&A: What It Means, Now That Bricsys Bought IP from LEDAS - company intends to 'extend reach' into AEC, MCAD with technology acquisition, effect on ODA,
add-on market for SketchUp, Rhino, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Oct 5, 2011
Wrapping Up Bricsys Conference 2011 & What Will Happen to Architecturals? -no plans to put architecturals
into open source, 3rd party developers to use code for more advanced versions,
Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Oct 5, 2011
Juicy
Details from Bricsys Conference 2011 - Vondle renamed Chapoo Biz, view, share, upload, manage 50 file formats, versions for Android, iOS
are under development, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Oct 5, 2011
LEDAS Enhances Its Key Business in Service After Selling Its Technologies to Bricsys
- LEDAS founder discusses reasons for sale, effects, David Levin, Not Just
Russian CAD/PLM, Oct 5, 2011
Blogging Live from Belgium at the Bricscad 2011 Conference -
Bricscad V12 supports LISP with faster
performance, ObjectDBX, assistance to
3rd party developers wishing to port their apps, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD
Access, Oct 4, 2011
Day 2: Bricsys Conference 2011 -
demo of Bricscad V12: 2D/3D constraints,
direct modeling operations, quad cursor,
design intent recognition, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Oct 5, 2011
Bricsys Acquires Intellectual Property
of LEDAS - Bricsys
plans to enter MCAD field, creates wholly owned subsidiary in Russia, Deelip
Menezes, Deelip.com, Oct 5, 2011
Direct Modeling in Bricscad V12 - Pt 2
- quad cursor to edit 3D solids,
QUADDISPLAY system variable to turn it
on/off, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Oct 5, 2011
Direct Modeling in Bricscad V12 - Pt 3 -
latest release with new features like quad cursor is still compatible with
AutoCAD, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Oct 5, 2011
History and
Sketching - sketching actually has little to do with
history-based modeling, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, Oct 3,
2011
CAD Software Purchasing Guide -
transitioning from manual drafting to 3D CAD, comparing different mechanical
CAD packages, freeware, open source CAD packages, Bright Hub, Sep 28, 2011
CAD Usability and Model Deconstruction - editing history-based models
still remains painful for CAD users, Evan Yares, Sep 27, 2011
Combining Mobile Technology and Cloud Computing
When Using CAD/CAM -
low-bandwidth, high-latency cloud network can affect fast-response graphics
functionality, Peter Thorne, Source the Engineer, Sep 2011
ZW3D Premium 2011 - Capable CAD and CAM in One
Package - UI needs improvements, ReadySketch,
dynamic dimensions abilities, supports efficient
assembly management, automatic feature
recognition, Jeff Rowe, MCADCafe, Sep 12, 2011
Head in the Point Clouds - Apple gets patent for wild 3D system that
can capture, display 3D data, Sam Pfeifle, SPAR Point Group, Sep 16,
2011
Think Like a Machinist When Creating Solid Models - design around
standard material size, consider tool length to diameter ratio, avoid
undercuts, fillet when required, Milton Florest, Machine Design, Sep 8,
2011
The Catalog is Dead; Long Live the Catalog -
MISUMI's online part catalog offers view of part specs as 2D
drawings, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Sep 15, 2011
Get the Feel for Modeling -
FreeForm Plus Organic Design System can integrate multiple geometry
types to model complex, organic forms, Jim Romeo, Desktop Engineering, Sep
1, 2011
Q&A: GstarSOFT's First iPad Release Creates and
Edits CAD Drawings - capabilities of
GstarCAD MC, use of DWG files with iPad, OCF format, Ralph Grabowski,
upFront.eZine, Sep 2, 2011
The Value of High-End CAD Software -
exceptional capabilities of high-end CAD program help improve product
quality, reduce production cost, Stephen Samuel, American Machinist, Sep 1,
2011
Projections Methods Used in Machine Drawing and CAD
- pros, cons of projection types: orthographic, axonometric, oblique,
perspective, Kenneth Sleight, Bright Hub, Aug 29, 2011
Conics in Geometric Constraint Solving - D-Cubed 2D DCM
solving dimensions, constraints on conical blends, Siemens PLM Software
Blog, Aug 24, 2011
Cost Effective Machined Parts: OD Threads
- cost effective designs requiring fastened nut, OD threads, CATIA
Community, Aug 22, 2011
Top CAD/3D CEO's Talk About Apple in the
Industry - growing popularity of Apple's Mac
in CAD, 3D markets, education, iCloud service,
opportunities, scope for improvement, Anthony
Frausto-Robledo, Architosh, Aug 17, 2011
Mechatronic Management, Pt 4: Integrated System Engineering Aspects
- understanding artifacts, processes for system engineering, Chad
Jackson, engineering-matters.com, Aug 16, 2011
ViaCAD 2D/3D v8 What's New
Video - push/pull tool for planar objects, faces of
solids, interactively translates, rotates, scales faces, automatically
creates 3D objects from 2D drawings, Tim Olson, Shark Attack, Aug 14, 2011
Using AutoSave - keep
AutoSave setting turned on, recover file from ViaCAD backup folder, Tim
Olson, Shark Attack, Aug 14, 2011
Common, But Strange, Product Design Terms -
top-down design, in-context design, design intent, Paul Hamilton of PTC, Aug
11, 2011
The iPad: How the CAD/3D Industry is Being
Changed - CAD on iPad provides easy access
to information anywhere, great speed, large
storage capacity, Anthony Frausto-Robledo,
Architosh, Aug 10, 2011
Carl Bass Talks to Architosh About Apple in the
CAD/3D Industries - synergies between
Apple's, Autodesk's technologies, acquisitions
by Autodesk, CAD in cloud, iPad in CAD world,
Anthony Frausto-Robledo, Architosh, Aug 10, 2011
Geometric Constraint Solving - It's All About Special Cases - benefits
of specific geometry types in D-Cubed geometric constraint solvers, Siemens
PLM Software Blog, Aug 8, 2011
Design Apps Hit the iPad - TurboViewer,
AutoCAD WS, 3DVIA Mobile HD, Teamcenter Mobility are available, Beth
Stackpole, Design News, July 25, 2011
Some Fun Direct Modeling with Chain and Sprocket
- Creo Elements/Direct modeling tutorial, Paul Hamilton of PTC, July 25, 2011
Kubotek's ECO Manager: A Usable Difference Report? - helps visualize, organize differences between 2 models, automatically generating visual change report for user, Chad Jackson, engineering-matters.com,
July 22, 2011
Publish Your 3D Model to an iPad
- supported CAD formats include: Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, Pro/E,
YouTube, July 18, 2011
Best Practices: How to Choose the Right 3D Design Tool
- consider ease of use, cost, product-specific requirements, import/export
capabilities, try before buying, ask questions, Barb Schmitz, Creo (by PTC),
July 18, 2011
Optimizing Assembly Translation with 3D InterOp - tips on extracting
product structure, assembly translation overview, Stefanie Kenny,
Spatial.com, July 2011
HyperWorks 11.0
with solidThinking and AcuSolve - HyperWorks on-demand available as
'pay-per-usage' license model, has AcuSolve for CFD, solidThinking
for 3D conceptual design, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, June 27, 2011
Mechatronics Management, Pt 3: Software Aspects - managing software
configurations, lifecycle, software management in mechatronics as
follower, Chad Jackson, engineering-matters.com, June 10, 2011
Autodesk SketchBook Designer: Concept Sketches in DWG
- easy-to-use, 2D curve-based sketching program, has symmetry command to
create identical geometry on opposite sides of canvass, Kenneth Wong,
Desktop Engineering, June 23, 2011
SES2: Studio Environment Set for modo, SolidWorks and More
- latest version has 50 more HDR images spherically mapped for illuminating
environment, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, June 23, 2011
The Release-to-CAD Revolution - direct
modeling technology is emerging as leader in concept design to improve
products, Chris Randles of SpaceClaim, Time Compression, June 23, 2011
Is Your Investment in the Structured Model Generating a Positive Return?
- many users are not aware of alternatives: direct modeling and
unstructured model, Paul Hamilton of PTC, June 21, 2011
3 Things Direct CAD is and Parametric History-Based CAD Isn't -
direct CAD software works independently of file formats, gives
flexibility to design, easier to learn, use, retain, Andrea Giles,
Kubotek, May 31, 2011
3D Human CAD Models for SolidWorks, Rhino and More
-
available from CADHuman.com, models load quickly, have near-zero rebuild time,
price starts at $99, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, May 16, 2011
ZW3D 2011: 3D
MCAD Modeling with Mold, Die, Machine Features
- available as beta download, tools for sheet metal design, freeform
modeling, mold, die creation, point-cloud processing, built-in rendering
app, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, May 5, 2011
Mechatronics Management, Pt 2: Electrical Aspects -
managing PCB schematics, diagrams, layouts, libraries, FPGA programming, Chad
Jackson, engineering-matters.com, Apr 27, 2011
ClearEdge3D
- EdgeWise Building for converting 3D point clouds into planar objects,
Ralph Grabowski, upFront.eZine, Apr 25, 2011
Mechatronics Management, Pt 1: Mechanical Aspects -
managing assemblies, design deliverables, extracting information for
enterprise, Chad Jackson,
engineering-matters.com, Apr 21, 2011
Tinkercad. Incredibly Brilliant, Web-based 3D Modeling for Makers
- free, web-based modeling program has add, sub, work plane, camera tools,
Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Apr 19, 2011
Looking
at
Performance
in
Spatial
Labs
-
XML
based
plain text
format
for
optimization
affects
performance,
Gregg Oetting,
Developer2Developer, Apr 12, 2011
Fusion Discussion On
Twitter - industry experts talk about
Inventor Fusion-AutoCAD 2012 integration, direct vs history- based modeling,
Dmitry Ushakov of LEDAS, Deelip.com, Mar 25, 2011
Addressing the Direct Modeling Confusion. Siemens
1st at Bat -
Kris Kasprzak of Siemens talks about approach of Solid Edge to
history-based, history-free direct modeling in parametric design,
Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Mar 15, 2011
IntegrityWare
Bridges Soft and Hard Design - SubD-NURBS offers dual-format modeling,
kernel supports solids, surfaces, meshes, upFront.eZine, Mar 15,
2011
Siemens Mechatronics Concept Designer - built on tops of NX
7.5 system, real time physics engine for realistic simulation of machine,
ability to reuse data, Al Dean, DEVELOP 3D, Mar 10, 2011
NVIDIA Quadro 5000M Unleashed on MCAD
- tested with Inventor simulation, Algor simulation, efficiency of zoom
test, noticeable artifacts while moving through multiple applications, John
Evans, Design and Motion, Feb 28, 2011
Open Web-Based 3D Modeling Program for 3D Print & More
- single developer Benjamin Nortier succeeds in creating first browser
based parametric modeler, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Feb 28, 2011
To What Extent Should
Company Comply with ASME Standards on Their Drawings? - ASME
standard establishes essential requirements for creation, revision of
drawings, BOMs, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion, Feb 28, 2011
Secret World of Printing Concept Cars
in 3D - stretching
what is possible on
engineering, manufacturing, stereolithography cuts design up into 'slices'
printed from bottom up, Keith Barry, Autopia, Feb 16, 2011
Integrated Systems Engineering is the New Battleground for MCAD’s Big
Four - BMW chose its V6 platform for future electronics
design, most manufacturers looking towards CAD industry, Randall Newton,
Graphic Speak, Feb 15, 2011
Rand
+ Avatech Showing Results - commentary on merged company's
recent quarter, in which revenue almost doubled, Monica Schnitger, Schnitger
Group, Feb 14, 2011
Quick
Access Toolbar - adding Layer Drop Down menu to toolbar
in Civil 3D, expand tree to your current workspace, customizing minimum
maximum width, Kati Mercier, civil3d.com, Jan 7, 2011
What’s Happening in Digital Prototyping?
- software more capable, affordable, 'democratizing' design, visualization,
analysis, Lawrence Gould, Time Compression, Oct 29, 2010
GrabCAD - Not Just a Model Library - engineering
marketplace emerges with decent list of partners, Scott Wertel, MCADCafe,
Oct 29, 2010
ShapeSpace Brings 3D Geometric Search to Open Source Aras PLM - may be most powerful addition to Aras suite, Randall Newton, GraphicSpeak, Dec 15, 2010
PLM Vendors PTC, Dassault Push CAD for the Casual User - PTC,
Dassault take different paths to spreading CAD beyond hardcore
designers, engineers, Stephanie Neil, Managing Automation, Dec 12, 2010
A MCAD Modeling Term and Definition Framework: A Baseline to Enable
Apples-to-Apples Comparisons - modeling
either feature-history or explicit, manipulation is parametric, push/pull/drag,
feature-based or inference/direct, Chad Jackson, engineering-matters.com,
Dec 9, 2010
GrabCAD - Not Just a Model Library - engineering
marketplace emerges with decent list of partners, Scott Wertel, MCADCafe,
Oct 29, 2010
Surfacing In KOMPAS-3D V12 - new surfacing
features, using grid of curves, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Oct 8, 2010
A Long Conversation with Mike Payne - on
PTC, SolidWorks, Pro/E, Solid Edge, Inventor, SpaceClaim, Deelip Menezes,
Deelip.com, Oct 8, 2010
CAD on the Cloud to Become a Reality
with KOMPAS-3D - CAD vendors using screen scraping technology, Citrix
receiver, KOMPAS-3D running on all devices, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Sep 12,
2010
Trying Out NanoCAD 2, Beta 2 - interface similar to AutoCAD, open drawings
accessible easily, drawings opening faster than AutoCAD 2011, Ralph Grabowski,
WorldCAD Access, Sep 7, 2010
Top Ten Reasons Companies Add Direct Modeling to Their Product Design Toolbox
- CAD companies investing in history-free CAD technology, multi-CAD legacy data,
collaboration, interoperability, large assemblies, Paul Hamilton, Aug 30, 2010
3D Graphics Performance Comparison - Pt 12 (T-FLEX) 
- using default graphics settings, good display quality, Deelip Menezes,
Deelip.com, Aug 16, 2010
3D Graphics Performance Comparison - Pt 8 - KOMPAS-3D graphic
performance compared to other MCAD programs, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Aug
12, 2010
A Long Conversation with John Alpine
- Spatial's VP of R& on origin of Spatial cloud technology, behind the
scenes at CoCreate, Proficiency while companies being sold, Spatial European
Forum in Frankfurt, Germany, Deelip Menezes, Aug 8, 2010
Using
MCAD Technology in AEC Software
- using Parasolid and/or D-Cubed, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access,
July 16, 2010
Digital
Tolerance -
model-based definition pushed by Boeing, could change way 2D
drawings are created, Jean Thilmany, Mechanical Engineering
Magazine, July 2010
Damon Millar Envisions the Future of CAD
- manipulating blanks of material with virtual tools like
lathes, chisels, drills to create form, Physical CAD, solid modeling system,
Lisa Smith, Core77, July 1, 2010
What Next in 3D CAD? - Ideas for Next Generation Technology -
parametric representation, b-rep modeling, challenges, user requirements,
Gregory patch, Natarajan Ramamoorthy, Engineering Global Solutions, July 1,
2010
Spatial
Explains Why No JT in InterOp Release 21 -
Vivekan Iyengar discusses not offering JT as supported file format for 3D
InterOp, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, May 27, 2010
Rumor: Adobe to Sell its MCAD Translators; CCE
Steps Halfway In - Adobe may be selling off the TTF
technology, most likely to Tech Soft America, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD
Access, Apr 14, 2010
Move Face - moving hole closer to
axis of the flange with circular array of 4 holes using Inventor 2011,
SolidWorks 2010, Alibre Design V12, Solid Edge ST2, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com,
Mar 29, 2010
Quick and Accurate Sketching
- illustrating process in Inventor 2011, Alibre Design V12, SolidWorks 2010, Solid Edge ST2, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com,
Mar 26, 2010
SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Pro/E, Alibre or Inventor. Which 3D CAD App has More Character? - web application Personas provides interesting visual, Josh Mings, SolidSmack,
Mar 11, 2010
AfterCAD Unveils Interactive 3D Demo
- delivered in form of Facebook
application, Immersion gives you interactive 3D experience immediately in web
browser, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Mar 11, 2010
Tribrid Modeling for Mold Manufacture - design approach developed by
adding triangle modeling to combination of surface, solid modeling, Peter Dickin, MoldMaking
Technology, Mar 2010
SolidWorks, the CATIA Kernel & Direct Modeling - bests of history-based,
history-free modeling; CAD vendors offering 'best of both worlds,' Paul
Hamilton, Feb 9, 2010
45 Reasons Why You Can't Live Without 3D Direct Modeling - designer
makes lots of changes, reusing same model, models supplied in all sorts of
formats, Scott Sweeney, Kubotek, Jan 27, 2010
NI & SolidWorks Build a New Toolkit - mechatronics toolkit enables
virtual machine prototyping, electromechanical simulation, helps calculate
motor torque, velocity requirements for motion profiles,
Tom Kevan, Desktop Engineering, Feb 1, 2010
Technology and the Product Development Process
- choosing appropriate technology for innovation, concept design is important,
Paul Hamilton, Jan 26, 2010
Apple Gets Ready to Turn Heads
- Apple files patent for its head-turning technology, might help rotate, zoom,
pan, tumble 3D CAD model depending on user's position, Kenneth Wong's Virtual
Desktop, Jan 15, 2010
Balancing Cost, Analysis, and Sustainability
- single application should be developed to perform analysis, sustainability,
cost estimation of product, Kenneth Wong, Desktop Engineering, Jan 14, 2010
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