Features

Feature articles covering CAD and related hardware and software technologies.


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Picturing the Possibilities   7 Apr, 2011

User Profile: Rendering powerhouse David Maloney gives architects and engineers a window on the future.More>>

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AutoCAD Helps Drive Infrastructure Design   6 Apr, 2011

Parsons Brinckerhoff uses AutoCAD to help design and visualize the Presidio Parkway project in San Francisco.More>>

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Inventor Professional 2012: Little Things Mean a Lot   24 Mar, 2011

The seemingly small changes in this release can make a big impact on your productivity.More>>

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AutoCAD 2012: Who Says 2D is Dead?   22 Mar, 2011

The majority of the latest enhancements beef up 2D functionality, including two new commands for generating 2D working drawings from 3D models.More>>

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Autodesk Unveils 2012 Product Line   21 Mar, 2011

New product suites will support specific design workflows, and Inventor Fusion goes mainstream.More>>

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For Tait Towers, AutoCAD Rocks   17 Mar, 2011

Complex and spectacular concert sets emerge from a 3D AutoCAD–based workflow.More>>

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Design Excellence in Two Dimensions   8 Feb, 2011

A small Seattle architecture and interior design firm uses AutoCAD to create stunning hotels — inside and out.More>>

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At LEMO, 3D Is Not an All-or-Nothing Proposition   1 Feb, 2011

Manufacturer of popular connectors finds DWG data is still critical for internal communication and fast delivery of custom designs.More>>

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Will BIM Make CAD Irrelevant? At Larson & Darby, the Answer Is 'No'   26 Jan, 2011

A transition to Autodesk Revit doesn't need to be an all-or-nothing proposition. Day to day, AutoCAD still gets the job done eloquently.More>>

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FME 2011 Clears Up Point Clouds   19 Jan, 2011

Safe updates its spatial data transformation software, adding support for laser-scanning data and cloud-computing formats.More>>