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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
posted by Mark Kiker
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.
posted by Mark Kiker
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.
posted by Dennis Jeffrey
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.
posted by Dennis Jeffrey
