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• Is Free DraftSight CAD Usable CAD? - DraftSight provides 2D tools with simple UI, premium version offers API to write LISP programs, responsive technical support, deployment wizard, worth a consideration software, Ryan Reid, CADdigest.com, May 24, 2013 (more DraftSight reviews)

• Axe Marks the Spot - point cloud visualization technology from Bentley reveals Bronze Age engravings on Stonehenge, CAD User, Mar/Apr 2013 (more MCAD articles, cloud articles)

• Solid Edge for SharePoint  - discussing PLM, PDM, setting up Solid Edge SP, transparent UI, SharePoint interface, added user benefits, YouTube, May 21, 2013 (more Solid Edge tutorials)

AEC...

• Where, What, How? - cloud-based solution designed for analyzing performance of conceptual designs, Sefaira Concept has parametric capabilities, can handle multi-analyses from single set-up, David Chadwick, CAD User, Mar/Apr 2013

• Go with the Flow - 3D viewer by IES animates building evacuation, occupant movement; based on real human behavior, Simulex tool helps identify potential problems, bottlenecks to ensure comfortable level of movement within building for occupants, CAD User, Mar/Apr 2013

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AutoCAD and Autodesk products....

• What APIs and Developer Documentation are Available for AutoCAD? - available AutoCAD APIs: AutoLISP, ActiveX/COM, JavaScript, ObjectARX, Managed .NET, Lee Ambrosius, Hyperpics: Beyond the UI, May 23, 2013 (more AutoCAD articles)

• Mechanical Applications for AutoCAD Electrical - use attribute tools, apply title block update utility to update title blocks, invoke swap/update block, copy project, toggle NO/NC commands, run batch plot utility, batch block updates, Stan Wile, Cadalyst, May 23, 2013 (more AutoCAD Electrical tutorials)

• Getting the Most Out of AutoCAD Design Suite 2014  - tips on using UI, command line, file tabs, layers, Lynn Allen, YouTube, May 22, 2013 (more AutoCAD tips)

• Updating a Plug-In to Vault 2014 - revise file, assembly version numbers, reference for using Vault 2014 SDK DLLs, add references, modify class implementations, fix compile errors, Doug Redmond, It's All Just Ones and Zeros, May 23, 2013 (more Autodesk Vault articles)

• Autodesk Recap, Pt 2 - Key Features - edit point cloud data, use annotation, selection, window, fence tools, apply project navigator, limit box, display settings to control dataset display, Matt Miyamoto, Ideate, May 23, 2013 (more Autodesk articles)

• AutoCAD Mechanical 2014 - Inventor Link - locate application, select uninstall/change, choose add/remove features from installation media dialog, tick Autodesk Inventor link before hitting update button, Kim Hyde, CADline, May 23, 2013 (more Inventor tutorials)

• Importing Shape Files - type MapImport at command line, select SHP file, hit ok, choose import polygons, set attribute data, object data mapping fields in Civil 3D, Christopher Fugitt, Civil 3D Reminders, May 23, 2013 (more Civil 3D tutorials) 

• Navisworks 2014 API New Feature - RenderPlugin - create class deriving from RenderPlugin, override any method from among public virtual void OverlayRenderModel, OverlayRenderWindow, RenderModel or RenderWindow, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, May 23, 2013 (more Navisworks articles)

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Revit...

• Effortless Extensible Storage - use extension to define special class by describing ExStorage schema, create instance of class, set properties, elements for attaching data to element in Revit, Jeremy Tammik, The Building Coder, May 23, 2013

• How to Create a Back Reference View Title - pick view title, choose 'title block back reference' from edit type option, copy original view title family, change sheet number label to referencing sheet in Revit, Scott Chatterton, The Revit Jedi, May 23, 2013

• Use an Adaptive Component Line to Tag Ramp Slopes in Revit 2013 - workaround is creating adaptive family with 2 placement points, making spline between points, using 3D view to load family in project, Luke Johnson, What Revit Wants, May 21, 2013

• Revit Tutorial - Export to Linked HTML File - open export, 'images and animation' option, pick selected views/sheets from export image dialog, specify output path, image options before exporting file, Jeffrey Pinheiro, Revit Kid, May 23, 2013

more Autodesk Revit articles

SolidWorks...

• A New Feature I Love: Favorites Folder - maintain favorite features, sketch, reference geometry, components in handy folder using feature making them easily searchable in SolidWorks, David Mandl, SolidNotes, May 23, 2013

• SolidWorks Best Mating Practices, Pt 5: Don't Let Mating Take Any Longer Than Absolutely Necessary - apply smart mates trick by holding alt+drag to save lot of clicks, use copy with mates, replace mate entities, Jim Peltier, Javelin Technologies, May 23, 2013

• Free SolidWorks from Performance Constraints, Pt 18 - use SpeedPak utility to create simplified configuration of assembly without losing references, reduce complex assemblies into subset of parts, faces, Josh Altergott, CATI Tech Notes, May 23, 2013

more SolidWorks articles

• May 28 - Visual Information Management for Construction Operations & Facilities Management, Fiatech, online

• May 29 - SolidWorks Enterprise PDM - Project and Task Creation, Hawk Ridge Systems, online

• May 29 - Streamline Your AEC Workflows with Bluebeam Revu by US CAD, online

• May 29 - SolidWorks Composer 301:Creating Interactive Documents for Your End User, GoEngineer, online

• May 29 - HawkWare - Custom Productivity Tools for SolidWorks, Hawk Ridge Systems, online

• Jun 3 - 4 - Solid Edge Synchronous Migration Training Course, Majenta PLM, online

• Jun 8 - Southern California Bentley User Group, Woodland Hills, CA

• Jun 10 - 12 - Autodesk Inventor Level I, Hagerman & Co, San Jose, CA

• Jun 11 - 13 - Autodesk Revit Architecture New User, Hagerman & Co, Knoxville, TN

• Aug 2 - Bluebeam eXtreme Conference, Los Angeles, CA

• Sep 18 - Analysis Using Tedds 2013, CSC, online

• Mechanical Engineer - Rolith needs candidate with 5-10 years mechanical design experience, knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Pro/E, machining, welding, sheet metal. Pleasanton, CA

• Machinist - Trimble Navigation needs candidate with knowledge of CNC lathes, blueprints, Mastercam a plus. Redding, CA

• Sr CAD Designer - Hazen & Sawyer needs candidate with minimum 10 years design experience, knowledge of AutoCAD, water, wastewater, drawings, pipelines. Hollywood, FL

• Application Developer - Acuity Brands Lighting needs candidate with 4 years experience, knowledge of AutoCAD, drafting, GD&T, design, drawings, documentation. Conyers, GA

• Project Drafter - Pella needs candidate with 6 months-1 year experience, knowledge of Solid Edge, AutoCAD, GD&T, drawings, assembly, design, drafting. Pella, IA

• PLM Administrator - Timco Aviation needs candidate with minimum 2 years PLM experience, knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, aerospace engineering. Greensboro, NC

• CAD Designer I - FDH Engineering needs candidates with 2 years experience, knowledge of AutoCAD, drawing, layouts, design, construction, shop, materials, specifications, fabrication, drafting. Raleigh, NC

• Engineering Designer I - Mechanical - Timco Aviation needs candidate with minimum 1 years experience, knowledge of CAD, 3D modeling, aerospace design, drafting, materials, composites, fabrication. Wallburg, NC

• HVAC Engineer - Hazen & Sawyer needs candidate with minimum 5-10 years HVAC experience, knowledge of CAD, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, piping, constructions, hydraulic. New York, NY

• Tailored Solutions Engineer - HNI needs candidate with 3-5 years design engineering experience, knowledge of AutoCAD, Pro/E, drawings, BOM. Wayland, NY

• CNC Machinist- 1st shift - GE Aviation needs candidate with knowledge of CNC machining, inspection, mill, lean, machine shop, manufacturing. Oklahoma City, OK

• AutoCAD Specialist - NOV needs candidate with minimum 5 years design experience, knowledge of AutoCAD, Inventor, drawings, site layout. Houston, TX

• Quality Inspector - PCC needs candidate with knowledge of CAD, GD&T, sheet metal, assemblies, tooling, inspection, drawing. Auburn, WA

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