28 March 2008
Chris Rand, Editor
TOP BLOG POSTS
From the Between the Poles blog at Autodesk: High Resolution Geospatial Data - “If you need high resolution geospatial data from the world’s leading commercial sources including high resolution imagery from Digital Globe, vector data from Navteq, DEMs from Intermap, and weather data from Weatherbug, take a look at this…”
From the Through the Interface blog at Autodesk: Embedding AutoCAD 2009 in a standalone dialog - “This post takes a look at another topic outlined in this overview of the new API features in AutoCAD 2009. AutoCAD 2009 introduces the ability to embed the application in a standalone dialog or form via an ActiveX control…”
From the Revit OpEd blog: Proposal - Camera View Annotation - “When a Camera view is created there is no built-in intentional way to show our readers where the camera is located. With Revit (and 3D design in general) more and more camera views are used to explain/document our work…”
From the Solidworks Legion blog: Super Geek (republished) - “This is a classic tale of super geekdom. I originally had this story on my person blog in April of 2007, but felt it SolidWorks Legion is more appropriate. (I don’t/won’t republish blog entries often.) Here’s the tale…”
From WorldCAD Access: Dassault Slowly Fixing Brand Confusion - “Dassault Systemes changes its Delmia brand to Dassault Systemes Delmia Corp. Dassault’s brands are: CATIA - design, CAD. ENOVIA - data management and collaboration SIMULIA - simulation. DELMIA - digital manufacturing…”
From SolidSmack.com: SolidWorks Instant3D Updates Equations in Real-Time - “For all of you crazed 3D-modeling, equation-using junkies out there, you may be really, really excited to know that your equations will update in real-time when using Instant3D in SolidWorks 2008…”
From the BIM and BEAM blog at Autodesk: Revit Structure 2009 New Capabilities - “Revit Structure 2009 is almost here! Learn about is NEW capabilities (Part 1) Another year has passed by and we are getting really excited about the new release of Revit Structure 2009…”
From RobiNZ CAD Blog: LinkedIn lives! - “Ive had a profile on LinkedIn, the business focused social network site, for quite a while. It recently had a major make-over and I find the new interface much more approachable…”
From SolidSmack.com: Your PCB Design Gets Some Lovin’: SolidWorks Acquires CircuitWorks Maker PriWare - “Have your circuit boards been feeling a little disconnected as of late? That resistor is just not fitting in right with the others? There’s hope…”
From RobiNZ CAD Blog: DataCAD gets smart, or just a slow learner? - “I havent spent much time working with DataCAD…”
TOP NEWS STORIES
From Cadalyst AEC news: AEC Tech News (#224) - “DataCAD Gets Smart: Parametric entities are the star of the latest release…”
From Cadalyst AEC news: DataCAD Gets Smart - “Parametric entities are the star of the latest release…”
From Cadalyst Manufacturing news: Infolytica Announces Enhancements to MagNet - “New version of electromagnetic field simulation software to feature redesigned core-loss calculation method…”
From Cadalyst Manufacturing news: SolidWorks Acquires Priware - “Integration of CircuitWorks software into SolidWorks Office Premium will enable engineers to combine electronic and mechanical designs…”
MORE FROM THE BLOGGERS
AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009 Documents from Angel’s Civil 3D Thoughts
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Adding your home city to the list for geographic location … from CAD Forum Tips
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AutoCAD 2009 - Fit and Finish from the CAD-a-Blog
AutoCAD 2009 - Fit and Finish (Continued) from the CAD-a-Blog
ALSO IN THE NEWS
Autodesk Releases Free DWG TrueView 2009 from TenLinks
BOSS StormNET Supports XPSWMM Files from TenLinks
Dassault Renamed North American DELMIA Office from TenLinks
Dassault Systemes’ Serves the Global Automotive Market with Unified Brand Approach from MCADCafe
Delcam to Show ArtCAM at MACH from MCADCafe
Design Master Electrical, HVAC Supports AutoCAD 2009 from TenLinks
Dovetail Delivers novo for Manufacturing from MCADCafe
Gail Robinson Joins Desktop Engineering as Sales Manager from TenLinks
High Growth Forecast for the World Automotive Turbochargers Market from MCADCafe
High Growth Forecasted for the World Electronic Thermal Management Market from MCADCafe
Infor Helps Organizations Reduce Energy Costs and Achieve Sustainability Goals from MCADCafe
InnovMetric Announces Keynotes for PolyWorks Conference from TenLinks
InnovMetric Software announces its keynote speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors for the International PolyWorks User Meeting 2008 from MCADCafe
Lambda Re-Launches Website from TenLinks
MachineWorks Releases v6.5 with MachineBuilder for CNC from TenLinks
Marvin Burkett, CFO to Retire from NVIDIA from TenLinks
Materialise Launches Magics 12.1 for RP+M from TenLinks
Middle East Engineering Software Demand Increases from MCADCafe
NAVIScheck Offers Quick Clash Detection for File Management from TenLinks
nCode Invest in Materials Testing Laboratory from TenLinks
Novare Surgical Systems Selects Arena PLM from TenLinks
RibbonSoft Releases QCad 2.1.6.4 for Drafting from TenLinks
Roland Announces ‘I Love My Roland Contest’ from TenLinks
Siemens PLM Software’s Solutions Win Prestigious Industry Awards in China from MCADCafe
Siemens Teamcenter, NX 5 Wins Industry Awards in China from TenLinks
USDC Contract Extension for Optomec Worth $750K from TenLinks
Weidlinger Releases PZFlex 2.0 with SolidWorks Support from TenLinks