Complement your AUGI resource for AutoCAD with Autodesk's new portal, AutoCAD Exchange. Network and share with your peers at AutoCAD Exchange.
posted by David Harrington November 30th, 2010
These frequently asked questions - and answers - about Autodesk Inventor Simulation will enlighten you about this product.
posted by wasim younis November 30th, 2010
There's a lot going on this month and AUGI members are asked to participate. The clock is ticking on the 2009 Salary Survey and your input is needed now. Then, you'll want to cast your vote for new members to fill the AUGI Board of Directors. The last "to do" item is pure pleasure if you're in the AEC industry - enjoy the newest AUGI publication, AUGI|AEC Edge. Mark Kiker, current AUGI president, provides details on these and other AUGI-related services.
posted by Mark Kiker November 30th, 2010
You've done your part by creating a CAD Standard. Now, how do you ensure that your staff follows it? Mark Kiker shows you how to use your standard as a guideline for creating a quality assurance checklist.
posted by Mark Kiker November 30th, 2010
Dennis Jeffrey invites you to start from scratch and re-evaluate everything in your engineering environment. Here are his guidelines.
posted by Dennis Jeffrey November 30th, 2010
In this article, you'll get a close look at HP's Z800 workstation, from its physical attributes to its processing power.
posted by David Harrington November 30th, 2010
What? Go to the time and expense of adopting new technology in the middle of a recession? It's actually the perfect time, says Melanie Santer, and here's why.
posted by Melanie Santer November 30th, 2010
New HotNews author Shannon Dumdum discusses the use of the Sheet Set Manager within AutoCAD to manage drawings and files. Here's the "how to."
posted by Shannon Dumdum November 30th, 2010
When you're dealing with paper-based markups, a little order helps a lot. Here, Billy Wooten provides a technique for adding efficiency to the editing process.
posted by Billy Wooten November 30th, 2010
It has been an interesting seven months. Here, AUGI President Mark Kiker recaps the year (so far) and talks about what's still to come in 2009.
posted by Mark Kiker November 30th, 2010
AUGI turns 20 and we'll be celebrating all year. You can help by sharing your AUGI-related stories with us. Funny, thoughtful, or inspiring - share your AUGI recollections.
posted by David Harrington November 30th, 2010
Take another look at HP's Remote Graphics Software, which helps you increase your productivity, collaboration, mobility, and efficiency without sacrificing performance, reliability, or security.
posted by David Harrington November 30th, 2010
Many assemblies contain a staggering number of fasteners such as screws, bolts, nuts, washers, and so on. Dennis Jeffrey offers advice on how to increase efficiency when creating, placing, constraining, and managing these components.
posted by Dennis Jeffrey November 30th, 2010
Tharakesh Ananthakrishnan walks you through the wall tools and new techniques in AutoCAD Architecture 2010 software.
posted by Tharakesh Ananthakrishnan November 30th, 2010
More from guest columnist Shannon Dumdum on the Sheet Set Manager. See why it is especially useful for making all the drawings work together as a coordinated and collaborative set.
posted by Shannon Dumdum November 30th, 2010
Making a document and a procedure for checking CAD files will hopefully give your teams some way of checking the CAD files for compliance. One way to do this is to use your Standard as a guideline for creating a QA checklist.
posted by Mark Kiker November 30th, 2010
AUGI President Mark Kiker brings you up to date on all of AUGI's services. From the tried-and-true programs to brand new offerings, AUGI truly has something of interest for everyone.
posted by Mark Kiker November 30th, 2010
AUGI assists those looking for work - and those with jobs to fill - via the new AUGI Career Center. AUGI members can post resumes and search for job openings while employers can post open positions. Click for more info.
posted by David Harrington November 30th, 2010
Mark Kiker explains why a well-timed "No" can be the catalyst for positive change in your CAD environment.
posted by Mark Kiker November 30th, 2010
Tharakesh Ananthakrishnan walks you through more wall tool enhancements and new techniques in AutoCAD Architecture 2010 software.
posted by Tharakesh Ananthakrishnan November 30th, 2010