Is 2D Drawing Doomed?
- in 3D modeling world 2D drawings find new roles, Mike Hudspeth, Cadalyst, Sep
1, 2008
SpaceClaim & Bunkspeed
Bridge Design & Marketing - SpaceClaim to integrate
HyperShot in SpaceClaim Professional for generating photorealistic images,
Margaret Gurney, Desktop Engineering, Sep 3, 2008
Using Autodesk
Ecotect Results With ParaCloud Modeler - converting solar data into solar
numeric matrix, Eyal Nir, ParaCloud Community, Aug 12, 2008
Do You Need Modeling Standards?
- documenting and organizing modeling standards help create quality models and
downstream applications, Mike Hudspeth, Cadalyst, Aug 1, 2008
TriForma For
Projects 101 #1: The Fundamentals - learning about surfaces, intelligent
objects, TriForma objects, compound cells, more, Karen Fugle, Eat Your CAD, Aug
1, 2008, requires free registration
3D vs 2D - Are We Still on This Question?
- 3D eases complex parts making, but 2D still reserves its place, Matt Lombard,
Matt Writes Blog, July 30, 2008
Express Tools - Blocks -
ZWCAD tools for blocks operations, ZWCAD Newsletter, July 18, 2008
Express Tools - Layers - ZWCAD tools for layers,
ZWCAD Newsletter, June 2008
SpaceClaim, Solid Edge, Inventor: User Interface A-Go-Go
- author questions CAD vendors who are copying Microsoft's ribbon bar, Josh
Mings, SolidSmack, July 15, 2008
Working With DXF Geometry in
SketchUp and ParaCloud Modeler V1.0.3 - video tutorial shows steps to sample
DXF geometries from SketchUp and interact with ParaCloud Modeler, Eyal,
ParaCloud Community, July 3, 2008
KeyCreator Dynamic Detailing Tips - timesavers for drawing time, various
options, commands, more, Doctor Walt's, Kubotek USA, Jul 3, 2008
Challenge Video - Sheetmetal to Casting - tutorial, SpaceClaim,
April 2008
Feature Inference Modeling - feature recognition and
direct editing (available now or soon in
SpaceClaim, KeyCreator, CoCreate, IronCAD, Solid Edge and NX) are the next big
thing in MCAD, Evan on Engineering Software, June 12, 2008
The CAD Industry is Split By History
- benefits of history-based modeling can not be ignored in spite of direct
editing being easy and less expensive, Matt Writes, May 22, 2008
Are You Scratching the
Surface? - 3D solid modeling solution uses surfaces to create
biomorphic shapes, Mike Hudspeth, Desktop Engineering, May 1, 2008
Logical
Next Step or Nefarious Design? - stating myths of
industrial design, Mike Hudspeth, Desktop Engineering, May 1, 2008
The Impact of Globalization on Design - developing product in global
world needs better communicating through 3D modeling, Adina Shorr of Objet
Geometries, Desktop Engineering, May 1, 2008
Why
Direct/Parametric Modeling Hybrid is an Oxymoron - direct editing on
parametric model makes it loose its parametric nature, Franco Folini, Novedge,
May 1, 2008
Alibre Reacts to Synchronous Technology - Alibre considers 'direct modeling'
technique important, but technique needs improvements in Alibre and SpaceClaim
products, Deelip Menezes, May 1, 2008
Technical Uses for Nontechnical Software - Microsoft Office, MAXON's CINEMA
4D, NewTek's Lightwave, Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, and Adobe Acrobat Pro for
CAD-related work, Mike Hudspeth, Cadalyst, Apr 1, 2008
Applying 'Lean' to
Design and Engineering - MCAD interoperability issues cause engineers rework
more and innovate less, David Prawel, Desktop Engineering, Apr 1, 2008
LabVIEW Enables System
Simulation - simulation tools combined with MCAD software can improve
development process, Chris Washington, Desktop Engineering, Mar 3, 2008
It Seems There Was a Bidding War
For Seemage - Dassault and Autodesk sought to acquire Seemage,
Randall Newton, 3D CAD News, Jan 30, 2008
Sizing Up the Modeling
World - 3D modeling combined with math software can explain overall behavior
and full geometric details of part, Jim Cooper of Maplesoft, Desktop
Engineering, Mar 3, 2008
Conceptual Design: Part
2 - collaboration between designers and engineers needed early in
design phase, Mike Hudspeth, Desktop Engineering, Mar 3, 2008
History, Nonhistory, or Both?
- advantages of history, non-history-based and hybrid modelers, Mike Hudspeth,
Cadalyst, Mar 1, 2008
Conceptual Design: Part
1 - defining conceptual design, methods, freeform tools, Mike
Hudspeth, Desktop Engineering, Feb 1, 2008
3D CAD Without a History - dynamic modeling approach allows design changes
easily during product development, reuse of data, and increased collaboration,
Uli Mahle of CoCreate, Design World, Dec 5, 2007
The Events That Shaped MCAD in 2007
- PTC/CoCreate acquisition, launch of
SpaceClaim, Dassault/ICEM acquisition, Inventor LT, changes at SolidWorks, more,
Cadalyst, Dec 13, 2007
T-FLEX
Parametric CAD - company selling 3D parametric CAD and 2D drafting system
keeps low profile to avoid comparison with major CAD vendors' products, Deelip
Menezes, Dec 11, 2007
Standardizing 3D Modeling Nomenclature
- 3D modelers perform same tasks but differ in commands, nomenclature,
interface, Mike Hudspeth, Cadalyst, Dec 1, 2007
MCAD Still Converging in the Middle
- vendors are offering mid-range MCAD products with competitive features of
high-end products, Jeffrey Rowe, Cadalyst, Nov 15, 2007
MCAD and Music Make Math Cool
- CAD vendors are taking educational initiatives to tempt students, Cadalyst,
Nov 1, 2007
PLM vs Digital Prototyping
- PLM is mixture of many applications while digital prototyping is simply
3D modeling, Matt Writes, Oct 25, 2007
More Concepting, Mesh and NURBS - defining mesh, NURBS,
offerings from industry, Matt Writes, Oct 24, 2007
Autodesk Offers Peek into Future of MCAD - technology previews of
Productstream, AliasStudio and Autodesk Inventor were highlight of Manufacturing
Media Summit 2007, Bill Fane, Cadalyst, Oct 15, 2007
Customer Service Horror Stories
- calling software support desks for fixing modeling software error should not
be painful, Mike Hudspeth, Cadalyst, Oct 1, 2007
The Modeling Pendulum Swings
- CAD vendors discussed evolution of MCAD technologies at PLM Road Map
conference 2007, Jeffrey Rowe, Cadalyst, Oct 4, 2007
Is
Parametrics History? - some complex and sensitive shapes are
difficult to create using parametric history-based modelers, Matt Writes, Oct 5,
2007
Where is MCAD Going?
- present condition of MCAD industry, Mike Hudspeth, Cadalyst, Sep 1, 2007
MCAD's Changing Source
- entertainment industry is developing to drive MCAD market further, Jeffrey
Rowe, Cadalyst, Aug 16, 2007
Optimizing Your Model
- tips on improving design process, Mike Hudspeth, Cadalyst, Aug 1, 2007
The End of an Era - exit of SolidWorks John McEleney
marks the MCAD industry trend in loosing 'product' people, Jeffrey Rowe,
Cadalyst, August 2, 2007
A
Primer on MCAD Modeling Technology, Part 2: Design Intent is Not Necessarily in
the Eye of the Beholder - features or primitives plus parent/child
relationship in a hybrid modeler, Paul Hamilton, CADdigest.com, July 31, 2007
Be a Renaissance Modeler
- explore virtual tools for better 3D modeling, Mike Hudspeth, Cadalyst, July 1,
2007
A
Primer on MCAD Modeling Technology, Part 1: It's All About the Trees - terms
to define 3D space: octree, facet modeling, constructive solid geometry, and
boundary representation, more, Paul Hamilton, CADdigest.com, July 23, 2007
The 3D Jackpot, Part 2: MCAD is Powerful, Easy to Use, or Cheap (Pick Any Two)
- current MCAD products have one, maybe two of the three major requirements,
Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, June 11, 2007
Universal Modeling
- universal rules for organizing a model, Mike Hudspeth, Desktop Engineering,
May 2007
Parametric Modeling Techniques for the Team Player
- designers should keep users in mind while modeling, Mike Hudspeth, Cadalyst,
May 1, 2007
Turning a Sow's Ear into a 3D Silk Purse - MCAD options like Solid Edge,
ZScanner 700 3D printers, and 3Dconnexion's Space product line can make any data
useful for 3D modeling, Mike Hudspeth, Cadalyst, April 1, 2007
MCAD Modeling - History or Not?
- history- and non-history based modelers have their own advantages and
disadvantages, Mike Hudspeth, Cadalyst, March 1, 2007
Don't
Draw it - Download it
- 3D modeling vendors like UGS, SolidWorks and websites like Clippard, ThomasNet,
Digimation are offering part libraries for download, Mike Hudspeth, Cadalyst,
January 1, 2007
EDS Technologies News Letter
- includes features on PLM, tips on CATIA V5, contests and more, EDS
Technologies, January 2007
