10 August 2008

Chris Rand, Editor

TOP BLOG POSTS

From SolidSmack.com: Craving 3D Multi-Touch Holograms? This May Help - “I see you wavin’ your hands around like your folding laundry, but that imagery floating around you is just all kinds of freaky… OHhhh, those are holograms and your moving them around with your knuckles and those sensors in your hand…”
From SolidSmack.com: SolidWorks 2009 Unleashed. New Features, Killer Performance - “I’ll tell you right now, get ready to break into song if you are a SolidWorks user. In a few months, you are going to wake up, putter off to work and see that familiar splash screen pop up when you start SolidWork…”
From WorldCAD Access: SpaceClaim Hearts BunkSpeed - “SpaceClaim next week will announce a link-up with BunkSpeed’s rendering engine. You’ll click a button in SpaceClaim, which transfers the 3D design into HyperShot, which quickly generates a photorealistic image…”
From SolidSmack.com: Design My Idea: Your Invention Designed in SolidWorks - “I imagine if you’re a regular reader of this colorfully pleasant blog you are perfectly capable of modeling a design idea up in SolidWorks. If you’re not, this site will help you realize your creative geniu…”

From WorldCAD Access: DS Burdens CAD Journalists - “Dassault Systemes has doubled the number of words in the name of SolidWorks Corporation to:Dassault Systemes SolidWorks CorporationRicky Jordon figures everyone will continue to call them “SolidWorks” Corp…”
From SolidSmack.com: Hey Look. SolidWorks 2009 Videos - “Have you ever seen pictures that move? I hear they call it ‘Video’ or something. I also hear that there are some snazzy ‘video’ demos of the new SolidWorks 2009 functionality at a place called ‘the YouTube…”
From the CADDmanager blog: When to Upgrade - “I asked and you responded about your perspective on jumping up a release or Double Jumping. You explained in the comments how you firm and you approach this question. Now I would like to offer some of my advice on making this call….”
From WorldCAD Access: PTC Beats Dassault for EADS Contract - Not! - “A Dassault insider says PTC is being one-sided in its triumphalism over its win in the EADS PHENIX initiative. He tells me: PHENIX had two components, (1) authoring tools and (2) PDM…”
From the Solidworks Legion blog: Drawing Revisions and PDMWorks (Part 1: Letter Revision Identifiers) - “Whether using actual drawings or relying on the model, and whether using a highly controlled documentation system or nearly completely uncontrolled, one will find revisions are necessary. It is important to use them consistently…”
From RobiNZ CAD Blog: Sony’s HD Foam - “Sony are at it again! After Balls, Paint and Play-Doh Rabbits its Foam ! 470 Million Litres of foam, shot in the streets of Miami! From http://www.sony.co.uk/images via Sony NZ…”
From RobiNZ CAD Blog: Back from Viet Nam - “Quote of the holiday from a Hanoi shopkeeper: Its Nine Dollar US, if you pay in Dong ( local currency ) I do cheaper cause US Dollar not so good (About 16,000 Dong = US$1)…”
From RobiNZ CAD Blog: RobiNZ Gone - “Im off-line until May. If you wish to leave a comment or trackback feel free but they will be held for approval when I return. If youre wondering where Ill be click here…”
From RobiNZ CAD Blog: An Aussie Tablet PC Blog! - “Its good to see some, reasonably, local Tablet PC resources. Tablet PC Blog - blog.tabletpc.com.au Australian Tablet PC information resource via www.gottabemobile.com/…”
From SolidSmack.com: SolidWorks Tips in 140 Characters… or Less - “What good is Twitter for? It’s a powerful tool for many people as well as for businesses building brands, but it’s even more powerful where there’s a strong user bas…”
From WorldCAD Access: Siemens Shipping V6 - “Siemens PLM Software is this week shipping V6 of NX and CAM Express. Here are the curious parts:NX has that new-fangled synchronous technology; CAM Express does not…”
From the Revit OpEd blog: Doors and Frames and such - “Back at the end of 2005 I presented a class at Autodesk University that attempted to cover a door family. It was too aggressive in scope to fit into the lab session but I think it was a good subject nonetheless…”
From RobiNZ CAD Blog: Foxit PDF Reader 2.3 not foxed by PDF drawings with hatch - “Foxits remarkable little free PDF reader was always good for documents better than Adobes I reckon but sometimes choked on drawing PDFs with dense hatch patterns…”
From the BLAUGI Blog of Autodesk User Group International: AUGI Training Program, free courses in Autodesk Products - August 2008 - “It is still not too late to sign up and enjoy free! courses (classes) in Autodesk Products, delivered to you by the AUGI Training Program. ATP Courses for August 2008, started a couple of days ago (2008-08-04)…”
From RobiNZ CAD Blog: LinkedIn via RSS - “I do LinkedIn but I dont Facebook. However, thanks to this post on LinkedIn Vs Facebook I found out LinkedIn have added a personal RSS feed to the startup page…”
From the Beside The Cursor blog: AU Signup Going Strong - “Just finished signing up for AU 2008. It took quite a bit of time. More time than I planned to devote to scheduling, but it is done and now I can just wait til it comes around. I was issued number…”
From WorldCAD Access: No SynchTech in Free Solid Edge - “The Solid Edge team tells me: Synchronous Technology applies to 3D modeling only. Therefore, this technology is not included in Solid Edge 2D Drafting…”
From the CADDmanager blog: Autodesk University Registration Opens - “Autodesk has opened the registration for AU 2008. The servers must be getting pounded. It is allowing people to get in, but often not on the first attempt. If you are trying to get in - keep trying…”
From SolidSmack.com: Friday Smackdown: Robot Pin Glue - “Five, even six would be ok, but if take another one of those creatures into the field I’ll be cleaning actuators and lookin’ at these links all nigh…”
From the BLAUGI Blog of Autodesk User Group International: AUGI and SolidVapor to end current relationship - “SolidVapor has been the primary service provider managing the execution of AUGI programs on behalf of the AUGI Board of Directors and the membership at large since they were contracted in mid 2004…”
From RobiNZ CAD Blog: David’s Design ReForm - “David Fanos Design ReForm is a blog with tutorials and explorations in parametric modeling using applications like 3ds Max, Revit, Maya, and Rhino…”
From the BLAUGI Blog of Autodesk User Group International: Inventor Plastic Features Technology Preview announcement video - “The below video (downloaded via YouTube ‘http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW0FiZV1lQU’) contains a special message from Kevin Schneider, product manager with Autodesk Manufacturing team: No ‘Flash’…”
From SolidSmack.com: Martin JetPack: The Kids Will Want One - “Of all the things you could use to get from point A to point B, the best and most obvious choice for the future, I’m convinced, will be the Jetpac…”
From the Brian, CADFanatic blog: SolidWorks World 2009 Site Now Live! - “The SolidWorks World 2009 site is now live! If you register before October 10, 2008, you can take advantage of the biggest early-bird discount of $200 off the regular $995 full conference fee…”
From the CADDmanager blog: August Survey Posted - “How often do you check your email? I keep mine running just about all the time. I check it frequently. I have several accounts pulling in emails from several sources into my Outlook client…”
From WorldCAD Access: Desruptive Tech - or Blackmail - “Tom Foremski of IMHO writes on how Ribbit (the self-styled “Silicon Valley’s First Phone Company”) was acquired by BT (British Telecom)…”
From RobiNZ CAD Blog: Microsoft is cloud building, with lots of servers… - “There seems to be plenty of news about clouds, even when the weather is fine! Its not about stormy weather, but rather Cloud Computing…”
From SolidSmack.com: SolidWorks World 2009 Site Goes Live. Are You Going? - “It is here folks. Yes, very soon, a fate better than sandy shorts and blistered skin will wreak havoc upon Orlando, Florid…”
From the Revit OpEd blog: Existing Rooms and Their Tags - “Demo plans need room tags so a contractor knows what room to demo stuff in. Room tags can’t tag a room in a demo plan because the current phase is set to new construction…”
From the 3D CAD blog: Life in plastic it’s fantastic… - “It is a pity I am not able to confirm this Barbie World lyrics citation…”
From WorldCAD Access: ODA to Autodesk: In Your Face! - “New paperwork is posted to the USPTO Web site in the ongoing irritant between Autodesk and the Open Design Alliance…”
From RobiNZ CAD Blog: Doodling for thinking - “Hugh MacLeods Microsoft Blue Monster is featured in a Businessweek article on doodling as a tool for business…”
From the Revit OpEd blog: Copy via CTRL + Drag - “Another simple feature that seems too obvious to mention…Windows permits us to copy a selection by pressing the CTRL key and simply dragging the selection…”
From RobiNZ CAD Blog: Mindjet acquire JCVGantt - Syncronised Mindmaps and Gantt Charts - “I depend on MindManager to aggregate and manage project information from many sources into a dashboard…”
From RobiNZ CAD Blog: Revit User Group of New Zealand - Notice of May Meeting - “The next RUGNZ meeting is to be held on 21 st May at Jasmax’s Offices - Level 4, 65 Upper Queen Street…”
From RobiNZ CAD Blog: Why New Zealand needs a new flag! - “Im not picking on Corel but the image ( left ) is from an email upgrade offer for Corel X4…”
From RobiNZ CAD Blog: Microsoft Office Labs open for experiments - “Microsoft Office have opened a Labs with previews, a blog and more…”
From the MotionBuilder blog at Autodesk: I’m off: - “Off to the west coast for a wedding, then down to LA for the big Siggraph 2008 kick-off…”
From Angel’s Civil 3D Thoughts: AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009 Update 1 Now Available - “Service Pack 1 for AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009 was just posted for download…”
From the Revit OpEd blog: Revit 2009.1 in September - “A couple of reseller blogs that I’ve read over the last couple days…”
From the Mayalicious blog at Autodesk: What’s the future of Maya? - “Bright! (though I can’t directly answer that question here)…”
From the Mayalicious blog at Autodesk: Slow Motion Lightning - “This is a must see for FX people…”

TOP NEWS STORIES

From Cadalyst AEC news: Examining the Autodesk-Bentley Agreement (Viewpoint Column) - “What’s behind this gesture toward DWG-DGN interoperability - and is it the right thing to do?…”
From Cadalyst AEC news: Modeling Technology for Building Engineers (AEC
Insight Column) - “A specialized BIM workflow suits structure and building services…”
From Cadalyst CAD Management news: AutoLINE 2009 (First Look Review) - “This complex linetype management add-on is a must-have application for AutoCAD users…”
From Cadalyst CAD Management news: CAD Central - “Oracle Enters Adobe Territory; From Alibre to Altadyn (or As the CAD World Turns); Crank Out Inventions; Rugged Survivor Returns to Duty;Robotics Enthusiasts Wanted; Autodesk Student Community Grows…”
From Cadalyst CAD Management news: Deep Access (First Look Review) - “Highly Recommended software helps deliver searchable 2D, 3D, and related media assets and metadata…”
From Cadalyst CAD Management news: Dialog Box August 2008 - “Readers have their say…”
From Cadalyst CAD Management news: Digital Dreams
&mdash; Visualization Software (Cadalyst
Labs Review) - “Make Your Design Visions a Reality…”
From Cadalyst CAD Management news: Epson Perfection V700 Photo Scanner
(First Look Review) - “Professional-level photo scanner offers remarkable flexibility for high-quality scans…”
From Cadalyst CAD Management news: LightWork Design Announces Image Competition Results - “Entries for next quarter’s competition accepted until September 30, 2008…”
From Cadalyst CAD Management news: Managing Multioffice Mayhem (CAD Manager
Column) - “Listen to and actively support your remote CAD users…”
From Cadalyst CAD Management news: Maple 12 (Cadalyst Labs Review) - “Highly Recommended math software interacts directly with CAD applications…”
From Cadalyst CAD Management news: Same Great CAD Tips &mdash; Made Easier - “Cadalyst’s library of AutoCAD customization code has a new look and new, interactive features that make it better than ever…”
From Cadalyst Manufacturing news: 3-D Software Get Real - “Today’s 3-D design software is so true to life that engineers can see how their products work even before they start to build them, reports Business 2.0 Magazine…”
From Cadalyst Manufacturing news: A Detailed History of Mechanical CAD - “A new book offers a unique perspective of the evolution of engineering design…”
From Cadalyst Manufacturing news: Alibre’s Paul Grayson Speaks with Cadalyst - “Alibre Software’s returning CEO ponders hybrid CAD, SaaS, and more…”
From Cadalyst Manufacturing news: Do You Need Modeling Standards? (MCAD
Modeling Column) - “Simple guidelines can help ensure quality models and successful downstream applications…”
From Cadalyst Manufacturing news: IBM Poised to Advance PLM with Bid for ILOG - “Big Blue could strengthen ties between lifecycle management and business process management…”
From Cadalyst Manufacturing news: MCAD Tech News (#246) - “A Detailed History of Mechanical CAD: A new book offers a unique perspective of the evolution of engineering design…”
From Cadalyst Manufacturing news: Right Hemisphere Expands Deep Exploration
v5.5 Licensing - “Company adds a perpetual licensing option as well as one-year and three-year subscriptions…”
From Cadalyst Manufacturing news: Rotor Bug Strikes Again (Tech Trends Feature) - “Sportcopter builds up, tears down autogiro designs in SolidWorks…”
From Cadalyst Manufacturing news: The Digital Product Development Benchmark Report: The Transition to Paperless Process - “This research, available for purchase from Aberdeen Group, explores the people, processes, and technologies that successful manufacturers employ to ensure success…”
From Cadalyst Mapping GIS news: Bringing GPS Data Quickly into CAD - “Software lets users collect and upload field data into AutoCAD using handheld consumer GPS units…”
From Cadalyst Mapping GIS news: CS-Map Enters Public Domain - “Autodesk donates conversion technology to OSGeo…”
From Cadalyst Mapping GIS news: GIS Tech News (#63) - “Bringing GPS Data Quickly into CAD: Software lets users collect and upload field data into AutoCAD using handheld consumer GPS units…”
From CADCAM Insider: Blue Marble Combines Products into an All-In-One Geospatial Data Definition and Transformation Deskt - “Gardiner, Maine - August 4, 2008 - Blue Marble Geographics (www.bluemarblegeo.com) is very pleased to announce the release of a new all-in-one Geospatial Data Definition and Transformation Desktop…”
From CADCAM Insider: Blue Marble Exhibits at ESRI International User Conference in San Diego - “Gardiner, Maine =96 August 1, 2008 - Blue Marble Geographics (www.bluemarbl= egeo.com) will be exhibiting at the ESRI International User Conference in S= an Diego, CA from August 4-7, 2008…”
From CADCAM Insider: LightWork Design Image Competition Results - “SHEFFIELD, UK (4 August 2008) - LightWork Design, the world’s leading supplier of rendering solutions for developers of advanced 3D computer graphics software…”
From CADCAM Insider: Piranesi Support For modo 302 - “Users of modo 302 from Luxology - which provides true 3D sculpting tools to model, sculpt, paint, and render images - can now create hand rendered presentations of their 3D models with Piranesi…”
From CADCAM Insider: Supply Chain Solution Wins National Recognition - “Named by CSCMP as “2008 Innovation Award” Finalist…”
From Engineeringtalk: Automotive expertise is key to IT contract - “Jaguar Land Rover has appointed Incat as the preferred services partner on two key roles in the Ford/Tata IT migration process…”
From Engineeringtalk: CAD viewing software adds productivity tools - “CCE has released a new upgrade to its multi-CAD viewing, translation and productivity software…”
From Engineeringtalk: Chinese PLM project to set new standard - “Wolong Holding Group has developed an overall plan to introduce PLM system and improve management of technology development and product lifecycle…”
From Engineeringtalk: Coventry hosts automotive expansion - “New office will be the central location for account and programme teams as well as a hub for specialist technical skills…”
From Engineeringtalk: Data exchange enables global collaboration - “Trufusion software automates the exchange of product design data across a customer’s extended enterprises…”
From Engineeringtalk: Design engineers get image conscious - “Richard Blatcher of Autodesk says visualisation needn’t be a luxury…”
From Engineeringtalk: Internet service puts 3D gearheads online - “CGI’s customers can now select the right product for their needs and then download 3D CAD models of the products into their designs…”
From Engineeringtalk: Laser scope users gain microgeometry analysis - “Mountains is the leading software for surface texture analysis and is the perfect complement to the Olympus LEXT OLS3100 confocal laser scanning microscope…”
From Engineeringtalk: PLM software links with SolidWorks - “A new ICP CAD connector enables companies to seamlessly manage SolidWorks product structure handling and product data extraction with Aras Innovator…”
From Engineeringtalk: Particle simulation across the globe - “New distributors will take discrete element modelling to South America and across Europe and Russia…”
From Engineeringtalk: Polar designers are Inventors of the Month - “The British Antarctic Survey uses Autodesk Inventor software to design tools that are integral to its scientific research in the Antarctic region…”
From Engineeringtalk: Product development is adapted to shipbuilding - “Construction Navale Bordeaux now completely relies on PTC software for the development of all its products from fishing boats to luxury catamarans…”
From Engineeringtalk: Simulation speeds maglev to early launch - “Project has already reached its launch stage in just two short years thanks to a team totalling more than 300 researchers and engineers from 26 industrial, academic and research institutes…”
From Engineeringtalk: Students showcase product design - “A hydrogen engine and an Archimedes screw propelled vehicle were the two grand prize winners in the 2008 PTC DesignQuest Challenge…”
From Manufacturingtalk’s IT for Manufacturing channel: Barcode reader withstands harsh environments - “RS Components has available the Pepperl and Fuchs MAH-120 2D barcode reader, which is designed for tough industrial environments and supports 2D barcodes, such as DataMatrix…”
From Manufacturingtalk’s IT for Manufacturing channel: Browser-based HMI/SCADA systems give concern - “InduSoft said that some users of browser-based HMI/SCADA systems worry about contamination, but InduSoft Web Studio Secure Viewer provides an answer…”
From Manufacturingtalk’s IT for Manufacturing channel: Reader handles multiple codes at sensible price - “IFM Electronic claimed that its efector dualis O2I will not only read codes, but can just as easily be set to verify the code; a simple task, yet not one always available…”
From Manufacturingtalk’s IT for Engineering channel: Software enables multiphase flow simulation - “Latest software from Invensys Process Systems enables powerful multiphase flow simulation in plant utility and relief networks from within the SIM4ME Portal…”
From Manufacturingtalk’s IT for Manufacturing channel: UK grants support bar coding and RFID - “SMEs in the UK’s Yorkshire and Humberside areas currently qualify for grants to support investment in bar coding and RFID installations…”
From Manufacturingtalk’s IT for Manufacturing channel: Wi-Fi, Ethernet data devices are easy to use - “National Instruments has introduced 10 Wi-Fi and Ethernet data acquisition devices with built-in signal conditioning that offer easy-to-use, high performance remote measurements…”

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