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On the Cover
Cover concept developed by Cadalyst Art Director Annie Leung.
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techtrends
Genie Out of the Bottle
Court ruling paves the way for users to resell software — or does it?
Cadalyst Labs Hardware & Software Reviews
Big Tools for Big Jobs — Wide-Format Scanners and Printers Make Small Work of Large Projects
Scanning or printing wide-format originals is a necessity for many designers and engineers, and if deadlines are tight, the best option is to have your own in-house equipment. Cadalyst takes a look at some of the latest wide-format scanners, printers, and multifunction devices from Canon USA, Colortrac, Contex Americas, HP, and Océ North America.
AutoCAD 2009 — General-Purpose CAD Software
Autodesk ties a gray ribbon 'round the old AutoCAD.
AecBatchStylesEditor 2009 — CAD Standards Management Software for AEC
Productivity tool helps manage CAD standards in AutoCAD Architecture and MEP.
Expert Advice & Commentary
cadmanager
Synchronize CAD Files over a Wide Area
Hardware and software tools ensure your CAD data stays current and your users stay happy.
mcadmodeling
Is 2D Drawing Doomed?
If 3D modeling is more accurate, what's the fate of drafting?
plmstrategies
More Bang for Your Truck
Manufacturer of vehicle performance adjusters gets a boost from PLM.
aecinsight
Works and Plays Well with Others
Vendors need to reassess how interoperability standards are working in the real world.
hottipharry
VBA Hints for Customizing AutoCAD
Harry shares some Visual Basic favorites as well as this month's top tip for making custom linetype.
AutoCAD Tutorials
circlesandlines
Random AutoCAD Tips and Tricks for All
These nuggets of good advice can save time and effort.
learningcurve
The Best Table In The House
Part Two on linking AutoCAD tables to Excel spreadsheets.
autolispsolutions
Convert Qleaders to Same-Style Mleaders
Q2M routine automatically converts a leader while maintaining the style and text of the original.
bugwatch
Sticky Update Pudding
New and improved AutoCAD 2009, twice! But is it enough? Also, how to shake off some of the stickies and scroll to see your old commands.
avatechtricks
Design Viewer and Windows Applications
The word is Word.
From the Trenches
Step-by-step instructions show you how to draw nice-looking bolts and nuts.
AEC Tools
archicadinsights
Quick Layers Palette
Turn layers on and off, or lock them on the fly to suit your various needs.
1-2-3revit
BIM and Green Building Studio
Architects transform their designs from carbon-positive to carbon-neutral.
cad clinic:civil 3d
Description Key Sets and Point Styles, Part 3
Create a point label style using the Label Style Composer dialog box.
Working with VectorWorks
Your constraint tools are there to help, so use them.
Solutions From Synergis
Share 2D and 3D Autodesk Inventor data with AutoCAD users.
Productivity Corner
Bentley's PowerCivil automates subdivisional roadway systems.
3D Modeling
alibredesigntips
Using Imported Data Sets as the Basis for Complex Features
Use imported data sets as the basis for complex features.
avatechtricks
Adding Tolerances to an Autodesk Inventor Model Sketch
The more information that's stored in your model, the more robust the model becomes.
solidthinking
CircuitWorks — Electro Meets Mechanical, Part 1
Software bridges the divide between electrical and mechanical, allowing you to automatically create accurate, fully populated models from ECAD data.
ontheedge
Solid Edge with Synchronous Technology, Part 1
New design practice promises the design freedom of explicit modelers with the parametric control of history-based systems.
PLM Strategies
Enterprise searches allow you to go beyond Googling.
Inventor In-Depth
Inventor 2008 introduces new digital prototyping features.
Cadalyst.com Web Exclusives
SIGGRAPH 2008: The Experience
Cadalyst editors were on the scene and reporting remotely on the day-to-day developments at the SIGGRAPH 2008 computer graphics event in Los Angeles last month.
Alibre's Paul Grayson Speaks with Cadalyst
Alibre Software's returning CEO ponders hybrid CAD, SaaS, and more.
CS-Map Enters Public Domain
Autodesk donates conversion technology to OSGeo.
IBM Poised to Advance PLM with Bid for ILOG
Big Blue could strengthen ties between lifecycle management and business process management.
Building a Better World in GeoWeb 2008, Part 1 and Part 2
Web-based GIS moves from descriptive to predictive modeling, and the search for wisdom in digital cityscapes begins.
Pay-as-You-Go Parts Management
A new SaaS is on the horizon for small and midsize manufacturers.
Viewpoint: Chewing the CAD
Like an Animal Farm, today's market puts power in the wrong hands.
Departments
editor'swindow
This Land is Your Land, This Land is My Land
The digital world presents challenges for some and opportunities for others, but one thing is certain: We're all in it together.
cadcentral
News Analysis from the World of CAD
Spatial Stays a Step Ahead with ACIS Kernel; Bentley and Autodesk:Off-Again On-Again Rivalry; AutoDesSys Cultivates BonZai 3D; CS-Map Versus PROJ.4; Dreamy Color in a Mobile Workstation.
Online Departments
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Cadalyst readers have their say.
Looking for Good Old Harry Tips, More Chewing the CAD, Managing Part-Time Demands, Beware GPS Limitations, and more.
industrynews
Breaking stories from around the industry.
productshowcase
Latest hardware and software releases.
discussionforums
Talk with your peers about CAD-related issues.
cadevents
Conferences, classes, trade shows, and more.
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AutoCAD Tips!
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