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On the Cover
Combining photography and high-quality 3D rendering, illustrator Rodrigo Gelmi (São Paulo, Brazil) used Adobe Photoshop and Luxology's modo software for the complex modeling presented by Volkswagen's "Spider Machine," which depicts a Volkswagen easily outrunning a multiarmed, spider-like tractor. (Car photo by Hilton Ribeiro)
Features
techtrends
Rotor Bug Strikes Again
Company designs, tests, and builds gyroplanes with the aid of SolidWorks.
viewpoint
Examining the Autodesk-Bentley Agreement
What's behind this gesture toward DWG-DGN interoperability — and is it the right thing to do?
Cadalyst Labs Hardware & Software Reviews
Digital Dreams — Visualization Software: Make Your Design Visions a Reality
Be they dreams or nightmares, your design ideas can come to life with the help of visualization software. Cadalyst looks at applications from AutoDesSys, Autodesk, Informatix, Luxology. and Okino Computer Graphics.
Maple 12 — Math Software
The latest release of this Highly Recommended math software will work with CAD applications to solve any mathematical problems.
AutoLINE 2009 — Linetype Management Add-On
Highly Recommended add-on helps designers manage and create complex linetypes.
Deep Access — Digital-Media Asset Management Software
Highly Recommended software for managing, collaborating, and publishing digital media at the corporate level.
Epson Perfection V700 Photo Scanner
Professional-level photo scanner offers remarkable flexibility for high-quality scans.
Expert Advice & Commentary
cadmanager
Managing Multioffice Mayhem
Listen to, plan with, and look over the shoulders of your remote CAD users.
mcadmodeling
Do You Need Modeling Standards?
Good standards are the beginning of quality models and downstream success.
plmstrategies
Rewriting the Rules of PDM
An oil and gas industry manufacturer uses ENOVIA SmarTeam to manage its product data globally.
aecinsight
Modeling Technology for Building Engineers
Some BIM tools provide extended capabilities for integrating engineering analysis directly into the architectural design process.
hottipharry
Better Living with Objects and Smart Entities
Top Tip of the month is a set of VBA functions that move attribute values from one block to another.
AutoCAD Tutorials
circlesandlines
AutoCAD 2009: Get a Better View
View designs from any Autodesk product in 3D with ViewCube in AutoCAD 2009.
learningcurve
Your Table is Waiting
You can link spreadsheet data to your AutoCAD files — and vice versa.
bugwatch
SDI — Serious Difficulties Increasing?
How to encourage AutoCAD to open your old drawings, avoid a crash, deal with missing objects, and make AutoCAD 2009 a bit less sticky.
autolispsolutions
Update Attributes from a Comma-Delimited File
Routine imports and exports data between an AutoCAD drawing and an Excel spreadsheet.
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
Create Custom Object Components
Learn how to customize object components in ArchiCAD.
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.
1-2-3revit
BIM and Cross-platform Project Teams
Autodesk NavisWorks integrates data and models from diverse sources into a Revit building information modeling workflow.
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 Reference Sketches to Create Advanced Geometry
Control features used to create advanced geometry with reference sketches.
solidthinking
Solid Thinking
A treasure trove of SolidWorks information awaits you on the Internet.
ontheedge
On the Edge
Solid Edge Variable Limits enforce critical design values while maintaining creativity.
PLM Strategies
Enterprise searches allow you to go beyond Googling.
Inventor In-Depth
Inventor 2008 introduces new digital prototyping features.
Cadalyst.com Web Exclusives
Bentley and Autodesk Join Hands to Bridge DGN and DWG
Bentley signs agreement with Autodesk, reduces its reliance on ODA's libraries.
Get Uncle Sam to Pay for Your CAD Classes
Federal funding is available for CAD training.
AutoCAD Giant's Green Footprint Grows Bigger
Autodesk completes acquisitions of Green Building Studio and Ecotect.
AutoCAD Set for a Civil Transition
As Land Desktop exits, AutoCAD Civil enters.
Cimmetry's AutoVue Returns Under Oracle's Hood
Classic viewing and markup program upgraded as an enterprise visualization tool.
Departments
editor'swindow
Same Great CAD Tips — Made Easier
Cadalyst's library of AutoCAD customization code has a new look and new, interactive features that make it better than ever.
cadcentral
News Analysis from the World of CAD
Oracle Enters Adobe Territory; From Alibre to Altadyn (or As the CAD World Turns); Crank Out Inventions; Rugged Survivor Returns to Duty; Autodesk Student Community Grows.
Online Departments
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Cadalyst readers have their say.
CAD Tips Page a Big Timesaver, Maintaining Harmony with Your Code.
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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