AutoCAD Architecture
Standards NZ are moving to XML format. They have their catalogue now as PDF and in a database format with its own viewer but the move to XML is interesting. For AEC perhaps this means there will be potential to integrate & reference standards information directly in the relevant BIM
CAD and BIM General
Nice tip from 43 Folders to handle those tasks that need to be done but not clutter up your to do list between time. Outlook does this when you choose “Regenerate new task [number] weeks after completion” as the recurrence. 43 Folders: The Beauty of the Recurring Task “A great
CAD and BIM General
Cadalyst now provide RSS feeds. If you are not familiar with RSS they have a brief introduction and link to some readers on the site. RSS Bandit that I use isn’t listed Cadalyst - RSS feeds Cadalyst is pleased to offer RSS feeds for each of our Web sites:
AutoCAD
Shaan Hurley has put out a call for AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT & Viz Beta testers on his blog “Between the lines”. There are many benefits to being involved in helping shape the future of the software you use and the only cost is your time. I have found in the
You may have heard the term “BIM” and wondered what its all about? Matt Dillon is breaking down Building Information Modelling (BIM) knowledge barriers with a recent article on his Blog: Breaking Down the Walls. Its a great introduction to BIM, how it differs from traditional CAD drawing, and the
CAD and BIM General
Alex Bicalho (Viz/Max Wiz) has started a blog: Life of an Origamy. via Will render for food...
CAD and BIM General
This is neat. A impressive demo application for 3d sketching on a Tablet PC developed by Cornell University Link: Cornell CCSL: 3D Journal. A long-standing dream in computer-aided design is the possibility of using freehand sketching as the language for interactive design. 3-D Journal Project is a demonstration of live
CAD and BIM General
Another new CAD blog: Link: The Mad Cadder. News and links on Autodesk Products such as AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop, Building Systems and Revit.
CAD and BIM General
Another new CAD Blog! Link: Cold Fire CAD. "The look in your eyes as you head for the door is a cold fire"
CAD and BIM General
Ralph Grabowski interviews many people but now its his turn to be interviewed! Link: BlogCAD: BlogCAD exclusive interview: Ralph Grabowski.
CAD and BIM General
While I was away Lynn Allen, Cadalyst columnist and worldwide Autodesk Technical Evangelist, started a new CAD Blog. Link: Lynn Allen's Blog
AutoCAD
AUGI (AutoCAD User Group International) have a "AUGI CAD Camp" event in November. Its a one day CAD training and networking event with sessions on most Autodesk products, not just AutoCAD. If you are able to get to Florida this would be worth attending. For you and other
