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.
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Tharakesh Ananthakrishnan walks you through the wall tools and new techniques in AutoCAD Architecture 2010 software.
posted by Tharakesh Ananthakrishnan
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
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
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.
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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
Mark Kiker explains why a well-timed "No" can be the catalyst for positive change in your CAD environment.
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Tharakesh Ananthakrishnan walks you through more wall tool enhancements and new techniques in AutoCAD Architecture 2010 software.
posted by Tharakesh Ananthakrishnan
Upgrades, new apps and utilities, and general wear and tear all have an affect on your workstation's performance. Find out why HP's Performance Tuning Framework (PTF) is just what the doctor ordered.
posted by David Harrington
Enjoy this fable, retold by columnist Dennis Jeffrey, and learn how it applies to design professionals in these tough economic times.
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Guest columnist Shannon Dumdum concludes his series on drawing documentation using the Sheet Set Manager. This month, tips on printing, publishing, and archiving.
posted by Shannon Dumdum
Tharakesh Ananthakrishnan walks you through more enhancements in AutoCAD Architecture 2010 software. Herein, a potpourri of tips and tricks.
posted by Tharakesh Ananthakrishnan
AUGI President Mark Kiker brings you up to date on the upcoming Board of Directors election, AUGI publications, and the long-awaited return of AUGI CAD Camp.
posted by Mark Kiker
The Top DAUG T-Shirt Design Contest, an AUGI tradition, is underway for 2009. Get creative and come up with an AUGI-centric design that will rock the judges (your AUGI peers). The winner scores a free pass to Autodesk University! Get complete contest details here. But hurry...the deadline is approaching.
posted by David Harrington
Autodesk's Shrinkwrap has the ability to improve large assembly speed and reduce file sizes of complex part files. And it's simple to use. Columnist Dennis Jeffrey demonstrates.
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A new product from HP takes distance collaboration to new levels - with more features, speed, security, and ease of use. Discover HP SkyRoom.
posted by David Harrington
As projects go forward, you must pare down the number of technology tools used in the process. Mark Kiker demonstrates a method for reducing the products in play.
posted by Mark Kiker
TIPniques columnist Brian Benton offers pointers on customizing the AutoCAD interface. New tips and techniques are explored.
posted by Brian Benton
Wasim Younis demonstrates how to create efficient models and gain the needed flexibility to perform analysis.
posted by wasim younis
Time is running out for users of Mechanical Desktop. Author Dennis Jeffrey discusses how to convert from MDT to Inventor. And the time is now.
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