Cadalyst contents

May 2006

This month, Harry offers the following tips from Cadalyst readers.
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Bird's Eye Maple Wood Cross Hatch Pattern
Perforated Metal Cross Hatch Patterns
Just One Copy Please
Fillet a Corner Full of Lines and Polylines
ISO Dimensioning Tool
Text Inside a Rectangle
Attribute Data Extractions
Add REF Note to Dimensions
Offset Command Variations
Erase Inside a Closed Pline

The latest articles from Cadalyst magazine and Cadalyst.com are now live online! Here's a look at what's new for AEC and GIS.

cadalyst labs reviews

View Masters—New 2D/3D Viewers for CAD Drawings
By Ron LaFon
To see design files without having to worry about the vast array of file formats, users can turn to 2D/3D drawing viewers from developers such as Actify, AutoDWG, CA Design Associates, CAD Systems Unlimited, Cimmetry Systems, Cyco Software, Informative Graphics, Rasterex Software, Soft Gold, Spicer and Trix Systems.

VectorWorks 12: Comprehensive, Stable CAD —
and Works on a Mac, Too
By Steven S. Ross
Built for both Windows and Macintosh operating systems, VectorWorks 12 provides good lighting control for more realistic renderings.

first look reviews

Caligari trueSpace7—3D Modeling Software
By Ron LaFon
TrueSpace7 presents a real-time interactive environment where users can collaborate to author 3D design projects.

ATI FireGL V7350—1GB RAM Graphics Card
By Ron LaFon
ATI FireGL V7350 graphics card offers significant performance benefits for large or complex models.

Columns

CAD Manager—Hire the Good and Avoid the Bad
By Robert Green
Tips for hiring better CAD staffers.

AEC from the Ground Up—State of the AEC Industry 2006
By H. Edward Goldberg, AIA
No matter how you define BIM, it's changing the AEC industry.

Spatial Technologies—Integrating CAD and GIS Using Topobase
By James L. Sipes
A topology database simplifies the integration of CAD and GIS data..

departments

Editor's Window
By Sara Ferris

CAD Central
New GIS pricing model, workstations and GPUs, small and midsize business study.

Dialog Box
Readers have their say.

Product Showcase
By Ron LaFon
Latest hardware and software releases.

CADfidential
A behind-the-scenes look at the CAD world.

Events
Conferences, classes, trade shows and more.

Industry News
Breaking stories from around the industry.

All About AutoCAD

Hot Tip Harry
Compiled by Bill Kramer
From intricate hatch patterns to filleting corners, the tips are in full bloom.

Circles and Lines
By Lynn Allen
AutoCAD 2007 offers handy 2D updates that save you time.

AutoLISP Solutions
By Tony Hotchkiss
This month's AutoLISP solution makes it easy to replace text, attributes and cells in an AutoCAD table.

Learning Curve
By Bill Fane
Discover the powerful combination of profiles and templates.

Bug Watch
By Steve Johnson
Our dedicated entomologist discusses how annual AutoCAD releases increase the number of bugs and offers hints about some pesky critters.

CAD Clinic
By Mike Choquette
Learn how to build alignment objects in Civil 3D.

Avatech Tricks
By David Lynch
Use simple wire-framing techniques to depict axial information in AutoCAD Electrical.

AEC tools

ArchiCAD Insights
By Leslie Butterfield
Trelligence Affinity extends ArchiCAD's BIM benefits with early planning and design validation.

Productivity Corner (MicroStation Tutorial)
By Joe Croser
Accurately allocate current and future water demands by using GIS data with Bentley WaterGEMS.

1-2-3 Revit
By Rick Rundell
Mechanical engineers can benefit from the features in Revit Systems.

Solutions from Synergis
By Bill Frederick
Master the interface differences in Civil 3D by learning a new way to create styles.

CAD Cartoon
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CAD Cartoon by artist Roger Penwill.

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