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Cadalyst is the most complete source for essential information about integrating CAD and related CAM/CAE/PLM technologies in the key market segments of AEC, MCAD and GIS. The magazine's objective business and technical reporting and product reviews lead high-level corporate managers, CAD managers and CAD users through management and purchasing decisions to realize higher productivity and profits.

As Software Subscriptions Lapse in Down Economy, Autodesk Clarifies Policies
If you're among those who are dealing with...
Bentley's Be Connected Draws 9,000 Registrants — and Counting
New online seminar series offers live and on-demand...
Social Networking and Product Development
Web 2.0 technologies bring advantages, disadvantages, and applicability...
Restarting CAD Licenses and Subscriptions (CAD Manager's Toolbox)
If you need to discontinue software because of...
CAD Management in a Continuing Recession, Part 2
Industry experts Lynn Allen and Nigel Davies advise...
Revit Architecture 2010 (Cadalyst Labs Review)
Look beyond the controversial ribbon interface and you'll...
Configuration Tips for Windows Vista 64 (CAD Manager's Toolbox)
The right system architecture, RAM, and graphics card...
CAD Management in a Continuing Recession, Part 1
Learn how to protect your job in the...
Learn Synchronous Technology at Your Own Pace (On the Edge Solid Edge Tutorial)
Choose the proper template in Solid Edge to...
DoubleCAD XT vs. AutoCAD LT (Cadalyst Labs Review)
IMSI/Design claims its new, free 2D drafting tool...
AutoCAD Map 3D 2010 (First Look Review)
Point group and multiple format importation help users...
Event Report: PTC/USER 2009
PTC user conference rolls up its shirt sleeves...
A PDF Wish Comes True! (Circles and Lines AutoCAD Tutorial)
Going from AutoCAD DWG to PDF has never...
Should You Upgrade to Windows Vista 64? (CAD Manager's Toolbox)
Operating system offers benefits for some environments, but...
Lay Down the Law on CAD Standards, Part 3
Take a diagnostic quiz and learn how to...
What You See Is What You Get
VisionREZ and hsbCAD bridge the gap between architecture...
Building a Better AEC File Cabinet
BSA LifeStructures uses M-Files to manage all documents...
Road Map to Cost Savings
Calculate ROI to determine the real financial benefits...
Reverse Engineering a Better Brake Arm
Racing motorcycle designer CRP Technology uses ergonomics study,...
Establishing a Rewards Program (CAD Manager's Toolbox)
Acknowledge those who help you -- motivating your...
Laying Down the Law for CAD Standards, Part 2
A thorough file cleanup will show users you...
Sign on the Digital Line
Expedited workflows and significant cost savings are motivating...
View Manipulation Shortcuts (On the Edge - Solid Edge Tutorial)
Continually manipulate your view while in the middle...
AutoCAD 2010 (Cadalyst Labs Review)
The times, they are a-changin' — and when...
Lay Down the Law on CAD Standards, Part 1
Standardization costs little and offers great productivity payoffs,...
In-House User Groups (CAD Manager's Toolbox)
Users and staff can help fill the training-budget...
Event Report: AIA 2009 Convention and Design Exposition
Drag-and-drop modeling objects and energy simulation tools fuel...
Cadalyst Partners with Tenlinks to Provide Timely, Comprehensive News Delivery on Cadalyst.com
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Indian Citizens Serve as Election Monitors
Open-source technologies empower a geopolitical movement driven by...
HP Officejet 7000 Wide Format Printer (First Look Review)
Low-cost, B-size inkjet printer is an excellent choice...
Autodesk Inventor 2010 (First Look Review)
New Shrinkwrap feature and improved plastics and sheet-metal...
CAD Manager's Journey into 3D, Part 4
Readers respond to the survey numbers with disbelief...
Low-Cost Training Resources (CAD Manager's Toolbox)
Job seekers can improve their skill sets, often...
The Tao of CAD and GIS
Now in beta testing, a new on-demand viewing...
Get Lean with Automated 3D Data Transformation
With tough economic times forcing manufacturers to trim...
CAD Manager's Journey into 3D, Part 3
A deeper look into the numbers reveals probable...
Training Not a Priority? (CAD Manager's Toolbox)
Contrary to what you might think, you really...
AutoCAD 2010 Makes Everyday Drawing Easier (Circles and Lines AutoCAD Tutorial)
Updates to layer colors, hatching, line conversions, purge,...
Newforma Project Center Sixth Edition (First Look Review)
Project information management software for AEC teams embraces...
Mastenbroek Unearths Secret to Optimized 3D Modeling
Heavy equipment maker combines ATI FirePro graphics accelerator...
CAD Manager's Journey into 3D, Part 2
Reader uproar indicates that CAD managers have wildly...
Spring Cleaning for Computers (CAD Manager's Toolbox)
Speed up your workflow by clearing out the...
BIM and Autodesk Inventor (1-2-3 Revit Tutorial)
Architects are using Autodesk Inventor in building information...
Autodesk ImageModeler 2009 (First Look Review)
Generate 3D models from 2D digital images in...
NVIDIA Quadro FX 4800 (First Look Review)
High-end performance and support for new 30-bit color...
HP's New Z Line: Breakthrough Workstation Technology
At a launch event in L.A., company shows...
HP Z600 Workstation (First Look Review)
New design is innovative, impressive, and superbly engineered.<img...
I've Got Style. Do You Have Style? (Avatech Tricks Tutorial)
Add custom materials to Inventor's style library and...
Convert Traditional Solid Edge Models to Synchronous (On the Edge Solid Edge Tutorial)
The Solid Edge Convert option allows users to...
Toolspace Settings 2 (CAD Clinic: Civil 3D Tutorial)
When defining exceptions or needs for different values,...
PolyStation iQ470 (First Look Review)
You can find more powerful workstations, but this...
CAD Manager's Journey into 3D, Part 1
The majority of companies today still face the...
Photoshop CS4 (First Look Review)
The depth, flexibility, and speed of this latest...
AutoLISP: A Civil Designer's Helpmate
Use this powerful programming tool to query and...
Bentley Releases New Energy Performance Series for Green Building Design
Hevacomp and Tas products are now available in...
Data-Exchange Tools Can Save Time, Money, and Headache
Understand why you need a multi-CAD interoperability solution...
Follow Up: Programming (CAD Manager's Toolbox)
I received a great reader response to the...
CAD Manager Survey Update, Part 2
Even when business is bad, take a proactive...
Why Technology Projects Fail
Knowing that obstacles will arise in the implementation...
Longitude Media to Publish Cadalyst Through Licensing Agreement with Questex Media Group
Former Questex employees, including existing Cadalyst management, will...
Scared of Programming? Well, Jump Right in! (CAD Manager's Toolbox)
There's no time like the present, so start...
Survey Update Reveals Downturn
The good, the bad, and the ugly economic...
New SpaceClaim 2009 Improves on 3D Direct-Modeling Concept
Supporting conceptual engineering, analysis, and product styling, the...
Autodesk Beefs Up Digital Prototyping Efforts with Introduction of 2010 Manufacturing Software
Company upgrades design, visualization, simulation capabilities in a...
Event Report: SolidWorks World 2009
Software and hardware highlights from the Partner Pavilion.<img...
Autodesk Offers Inventor iLogic Extension 2009
Free technology is available only to Autodesk subscription...
GlobalSpec, Aras Team Up to Deliver Web-based Part Search Services
Users of Aras Innovator PLM software will have...
McGraw-Hill Construction, Meridian Systems Partner to Deliver Document Management Tools
Collaboration aims to provide cost savings and interoperability...
Autodesk Unveils 2010 Software for BIM, Animation, Infrastructure, and More
Company stresses software updates will help designers work...
Autodesk Releases AutoCAD 2010 Family of Products
Company says new features will help designers drive...
GlobalSpec Teams with appliance DESIGN Web Site
Visitors to applianceDESIGN.com will have direct access to...
Autodesk Announces Direct Modeling Technology with Inventor Fusion
New technology unites parametric and direct modeling.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cadalyst/news/~4/8c1PEo-FWUs"...
Dimension Releases Personal 3D Printer Priced Less Than $15K
Company hopes to beat competition with new uPrint...
3D ContentCentral 2009 Updated to Include Social Media and Self-Publishing Features
Suppliers can build catalogs of 3D models and...
Open Design Alliance Announces DWGdirect and DGNdirect v2.7
New releases include the SpaModeler module and PDF...
Siemens Launches Customer Responsiveness Resource Center
Web site aims to help small businesses improve...
Endeca Forms Partnership with Consultant Kalypso
Search technology designed to enhance PLM systems.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cadalyst/news/~4/p--gV3R1bHg"...
Metrology System Developer Hexagon Acquires 3DReshaper
Scanning hardware and point-cloud processing software make an...
Craft Animations Extends Craft Director Tools to CINEMA 4D
New animation tools include real-time camera control and...
AutoCAD-Based, DWG Applications Now Run on Bricscad
Bricscad v9's DWG-compatible APIs allow CAD programs to...
IMSI/Design Reschedules Freeware Launch
Name change prompts delays.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cadalyst/news/~4/m1UC3MmL_OU" height="1" width="1"/>
Autodesk Announces Restructuring
Company cutting workforce by 10%, plans to consolidate...
Participants Needed for Open Geospatial Consortium Standards Survey
Survey will determine the value of using open,...
3Dconnexion's New Web Site Aims to Foster Collaborative Development Process
3DxLabs' visitors have access to prerelease software, periodic...
SolidWorks Wins Partial Victory over Autodesk in Court
Legal wrestling continues over SolidWorks' advertising campaign.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cadalyst/news/~4/Kf8BXb4p-9o"...
Shapeways Offers New Marketplace for 3D Printed Products
Shapeways Shops offer artists, designers, and hobbyists an...
Viktor Varkonyi Named CEO of Graphisoft
Veteran Graphisoft research and development officer to drive...
Bentley Releases The Year in Infrastructure 2008
Annual publication honors 250 projects in design, engineering,...
Nemetschek North America Releases Vectorworks 2009 in Spanish
New versions include Designer, Architect, and Landmark.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cadalyst/news/~4/J1n_n6l4id8"...
VUEWorks and InfraMetrix Announce Partnership
Technology partnership will help municipalities diagnose and prioritize...
Autodesk Prepares to Buy ALGOR
Autodesk Inventor may finally get the FEA it...
CityEngine Now Available for Mac and Windows 64-bit
Software includes examples cities and scenes, and city-layer...
Spatial Licenses 3D Mesh from Visual Kinematics
The component is integrated with ACIS and HOOPS...
Autodesk to Acquire BIMWorld
Deal will enable Autodesk Seek web service to...
Event Report: Autodesk University 2008, Part 2
Cloud computing in the forecast for desktop-dominated CAD...
Cadalyst Announces Bimonthly Publication Schedule for 2009
Change in frequency from 12 to six annual...
Event Report: Autodesk University 2008, Part 1
A walk around the exhibit hall finds a...
AeA and ITAA Announce Merger
Merger aims to advocate technology issues and increase...
MAXON Help System Available in Four New Languages
Users of CINEMA 4D and BodyPaint 3D now...
Jon Peddie Research Releases Third-Quarter Market Report
Workstations and professional graphics post gains, but growth...