CADalyst articles from March 2004

CADalyst archives from March 2004

Archvision[TM].(Cadalyst's Premier Caddie Sponsors)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... ArchVision[TM] is the leader in image-based content creation, management and delivery solutions. Products include a growing library of RPC[TM] content ranging from people, trees, shrubs and fountains to image-based automobiles and office...

CAD today.com.(Cadalyst's Premier Caddie Sponsors)(CADtoday.com )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... CADtoday.com is a provider of A/E/C CAD content, including thousands of 3Dsymbols--high quality, yet low cost, readymade and custom-order 3D models in file formats for all major architectural CAD programs--as well as thousands of 2D A/E/C...

hp invent.(Cadalyst's Premier Caddie Sponsors)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... HP Designjet large-format printers deliver fast, professional results for engineers and architects. Only HP combines superior line quality for schematics and plans with brilliant color imaging for renderings, maps, and presentations. ...

Partner programs.(Cadalyst's Premier Caddie Sponsors)
March 1, 2004... Boost booth traffic and generate valuable sales leads with print and online marketing packages that reach the industry's core buyers in the most recognized and trusted publication in the market. * AIA * Bentley User Conference *...

Dimension[TM].(Cadalyst's Premier Caddie Sponsors)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The Dimension 3D Printer offers a fast, low-cost alternative for building functional 3D models. Dimension models are built layer-by-layer using ABS plastic and enable you to test form, fit and function. Once you see and feel designs come to...

Notes from NDES: the exodus of U.S. jobs overseas to countries with lower labor costs figures to be a hot topic this election year.(Editor's Window)
March 1, 2004... NDES--the National Design Engineering Show--is part of National Manufacturing Week (NMW), a collection of five separate shows that in the past practically filled all of McCormick Place. Though the show has shrunk in recent years, along with...

Corrections.(Correction Notice)
March 1, 2004... In January 2004 we incorrectly credited the cover image. The design was by Elkus/ Manifredi Architects Ltd. (www.elkusmanfredi.com), and NEOSCAPE completed the rendering. In addition, on p. 35 of the January issue, figure 4 was produced by...

How today's chips stack up: Cadalyst Labs tests hot single-processor systems.(Product/Service Evaluation)
March 1, 2004... This roundup includes a variety of microprocessors, ranging from fairly standard 3.2GHz Pentium 4 processors to an Intel Pentium 4 Extreme Edition 3.2GHz processor. There are also several AMD64 processors--one of the new 148 chips and a couple...

MTower SP.
March 1, 2004... MTower SP @Xi Computer Corp. www.xicomputer.com 5 stars out of 5 Price: $3,749 ***** 2004 cadalyst LABS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Though most of the really high performance systems we see from @Xi Computer are based on AMD...

Workstation xw4100.
March 1, 2004... Workstation xw4100 Hewlett-Packard www.hp.com/workstations/ Star rating: 4 stars out of 5 Price: $3,837 The Hewlett-Packard Workstation xw4100 is a compact, well-built system that qualifies as the smallest box tested in...

Poly 900NF3-FX.
March 1, 2004... Poly 900NF3-FX Polywell Computers www.polywell.com Star rating: 5 stars out of 5 Price: $4,399 ***** 20004 cadalyst LABS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED The Poly 900 NF3-FX from Polywell Computers achieved very good scores on all...

PowerHouse 148.
March 1, 2004... PowerHouse 148 SYS Technology www.sys.com Star rating: 4 stars out of 5 Price: $5,321 The SYS Technology PowerHouse 148 is a squat, compact, and solidly built system that shows careful attention to detail in both its...

StarStation FX.
March 1, 2004... StarStation FX TriCAD/CAM Systems www.tricadcam.com Star rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 Price: $3,995 Tri CAD/CAM Systems sent a StarStation FX system housed in a compact, heavy, matte-black midsized tower case with a...

ProMagix A/V/D.
March 1, 2004... ProMagix A/V/D Velocity Micro www.velocitymicro.com Star rating: 5 stars out of 5 Price: $4,160 ***** 2004 cadalyst LABS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED The Velocity Micro ProMagix A/V/D is housed in an attractive deep...

Solid Edge v15: super features, collaboration tools head the list of new features.(Product/Service Evaluation)
March 1, 2004... ***** 2004 cadalyst LABS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Solid Edge V15 from UGS PLM Solutions picks up more from where v12 left off than v14. As you may recall, the company skipped v13. Last year, v14 made significant inroads into providing advanced...

NVIDIA Quadro FX 1100: midrange graphics card.(first look reviews)
March 1, 2004... NVIDIA's new Quadro FX 1100 midrange graphics card replaces the company's popular 980 XGL card and offers improved price/performance value. The Quadro FX 1100 targets graphics and engineering professionals in the CAD, digital content creation,...

DisplayMate 2.10 multimedia: the industry standard for testing graphic displays.(first look reviews)
March 1, 2004... DisplayMate has long been our standard suite for testing graphic displays, so when a new edition ships, it's noteworthy. Not only is DisplayMate one of the standard benchmarks used by Cadalyst, it's a standard throughout the industry....

CAD manager 101: excel by cultivating these essential skills.(Cad Manager)
March 1, 2004... When I speak at user conferences, I'm often asked, "Exactly what should I do as CAD manager?" When I hear this question, it's obviously not about technology, but about the managerial aspect of the job. Though it may be clear that CAD managers...

FEA automates analysis: design simulation and analysis is not just for experts anymore.(MCAD Modeling Methods)(Interview)
March 1, 2004... The latest crop of FEA (finite-element analysis) tools breaks new ground with MCAD applications. No longer the cryptic, lumbering, budget-busting software of the 1980s, FEA now offers ease of use, tight integration, and a host of simulation and...

Autodesk embraces BIM: Architectural Desktop vs. Revit.(AEC From The Ground Up)
March 1, 2004... Since Autodesk purchased Revit, a seeming competitor to its flagship Architectural Desktop, the AEC community has been wondering, "Where is Autodesk going?" Both products are intelligent building modelers with similar 3D capabilities. This...

13 more express tools: handy tools ease layout, dimension, and selection tasks.(Circles And Lines)
March 1, 2004... This month, we continue down the yellow brick road to higher productivity with AutoCAD Express Tools. As a quick review, more than 100 Express Tools come with AutoCAD 2004. Those of you on AutoCAD 2001-2002 can purchase them at...

Mouse settings: add Osnaps to your mouse options, look online for CAD help.(CAD Clinic)
March 1, 2004... I read in December's CAD Clinic how you can make a Logitech mouse show the shortcut menu. I recently changed from a Logitech to a Microsoft IntelliPoint mouse. Now to access my Osnap drop-down menu I have to use the combination right mouse...

Tips from our readers: cut and paste, a new chainlink fence, and more.(Hot Tip Harry)
March 1, 2004... The cold air in the office got a bit warmer when a package arrived from the tropics. Inside were pages of paper with text clipped from newspapers and magazines. It seems that Harry found a new cut-and-paste toy. Ramesh Gopal's Tip #1931...