Open Source CAM Software In The Browser

Hackaday: 3D printers, desktop CNC mills/routers, and laser cutters have made a massive difference in the level of projects the average hacker can tackle. Of course, these machines would never have seen this level of adoption if you had to manually write G-code, so CAM software had a big part to play.

Lighting designer uses AutoCAD to help cast light on Eid holiday stage production in Kuwait

AutoCAD Customer Story | Autodesk: For Australian lighting designer Luke Bonner, AutoCAD was his secret to creating one of Kuwait’s most anticipated stage play productions that occurs during the Islamic Eid holidays, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Using AutoCAD, Bonner was able to seamlessly collaborate with a new, multinational team of an architect, set designers, lighting technicians, and stage managers.

10 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know Fusion 360 Can Do

Fusion 360 Blog: One of the best problems we have on the Fusion 360 team is making sure you all know about the shiny new features and functions we put into each update. Oftentimes since so much gets packed into each release (here’s proof), features can easily get forgotten about or overlooked. I work here, and it even happens to me from time to time! (Editor’s note: is that just your bad memory, Paul?). To help add to your Fusion 360 toolkit, improve your workflow and perhaps even spark some new ideas, we’re kicking off this series of things you (probably) didn’t know Fusion 360 can do.

Inside Vectorworks 2019 With CEO Dr. Biplab Sarkar

www.livedesignonline.com: Last week, global design and BIM software solutions provider Vectorworks, Inc. released the 2019 version of Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Fundamentals, and Designer, as well as Braceworks™ and Vision.

Live Design chatted with Vectorworks CEO Dr. Biplab Sarkar about some of the new features in Vectorworks 2019, including Spotlight-specific updates.

How to Use Conditional Formatting in Microsoft Excel

business.tutsplus.com: Spreadsheets get a bad rap for being hard to read. Making spreadsheets user friendly is all about adding a bit of formatting—taking basic steps like adding column headers, adjusting your alignment, and using the right color in your spreadsheets.

Autodesk Project Dreamcatcher Goal Directed Design

autodesk.blogs.com: What if a CAD system could automatically generate tens, hundreds, or even thousands of design options that all meet your specified high-level goals?
It’s no longer what if: it’s Project Dreamcatcher, and it’s the next generation of computational design.

SketchUp Nominated for Best of Show

The CAD Insider: SketchUp has been though a few owners over the last few years. After talking with the SketchUp team, I believe that with Trimble at the reins, we can expect great things from SketchUp.

3D CAD Needs the Leap Motion Controller

CAD Insider: The best 3D interface to CAD product is one that is not yet created. Imagine, if you would, waving your hands in front of you to control an assembly, zooming in and out, moving part in and out, etc. without reaching for your mouse or using the keyboard.

This Impossible Software Can Make 3D Models From a Single Photograph

gizmodo.com: It was predicted that computer graphics would one day give everyone the ability to create their own blockbuster film. But the software used for modern visual effects is still pretty complicated for the average user. At least until this magical software that can almost instantly turn a still photo into a 3D model is available.

Autodesk Project Chronicle for AutoCAD, Inventor, and Revit

autodesk.blogs.com: Have you ever had to train someone else on how to do something in software using text, images, or even video? I bet the majority of you have, and while videos with narrations are a great way to train someone especially over the web the actual details and technical steps of what you are doing are sometimes not included in the narration or clear enough in the video or text instructions.

Autodesk 3D Print Utility

Between the Lines: Delicate Arch 3D PrintAutodesk has just released the Autodesk 3D Print Utility (A3DP) for free. You can use this free standalone utility when installing Autodesk’s 123D Design, 123D Make, or 123D Catch and selecting the option to install the standalone 3D Print Utility or go to the 3D Print Utility download page: http://apps.123dapp.com/3dprint/install.html. Make sure to close all applications and save all files before installing the utility. I experienced an installer reboot problem that might have only happened to me, but I wanted to make sure if it wasn't that you were aware. Making sure you close applications and save all files is good advice when installing any applications.

Multifunction Grips on AutoCAD Dimensions

Lynn Allen's Blog: Are you taking advantage of all those handy tools built right into the grips on dimensions? Multifunction grips keep you out of the ribbon and menu system - and help you work more efficiently by putting popular command right on the objects themselves! They are a big time savings - but only if you know about them (and use them!).

The Lifehack Big List: 50 Top Productivity Apps for iPhone

lifehack.org: Over the years here at Lifehack, we’ve discussed plenty of apps that you can use to improve your overall productivity. There are certain ones that many of our contributors and editors (past and present) have adopted over the long-term — there are always the stalwarts that stick around. But there are also new apps that crop up every day, adding more and more depth to the app category. Some of the apps are incredibly plain and simple, while others are more robust and offer more features than you can shake a stick at.

An AutoCAD Hip Tip on Turning Splines into Plines

Lynn Allen's Blog: "Cadalyst Magazine released my latest Tips and Tricks Tuesday video on turning Splines into Polylines. This was a welcome addition to AutoCAD 2010 - but I find that many of you out there in AutoCADland don't seem to know about it."

Help Shape the Future of AutoCAD

The CAD Geek Blog: "Having just wrapped up a series of 2012 Autodesk Product Launch events, it’s hard for me to even start thinking about next year’s release. Of course, for Autodesk to meet their annual release cycle, you better believe they’ve already started thinking about AutoCAD 2013 and beyond. In fact, Autodesk is currently conducting a survey on what looks like it could lead to a very cool drawing compare feature in a future release of AutoCAD.

i.materialise launches Sketch to 3D, A 3D modeling service for 3D printing

i.materialise 3D Printing Service Blog: "Today we are launching Sketch to 3D. Sketch to 3D is a 3D modeling service that can turn your drawings into 3D models. Now you can draw anything you want and get it 3D printed. 3D printing is an amazing technology that potentially can let you make whatever you want. But because few can 3D model it has been impossible for most people to make exactly what they want to make, until now. The democratization of manufacturing has now reached you. Now you have no excuse, you can now 3D print whatever you want to.

Autocad, Autolisp, Autocad Tutorial, Autocad Customization, Software Reviews, Autocad News

Daily Autocad : "Autodesk pays more attention to online information this time around. They have even set up a customer supprot service where they solve the problems of the users, and all these are published online for eveybody. We reccomend that you check them out:"

Don’t forget to take a glance at our e-books!

Daily Autocad: "We published 11 e-books till now. Probably some of our new readers may overlooked these e-books which are very helpful for new users."

Special Invitation

Design & Drafting CAD News: "If you use Computer Assisted Drafting and Visualization tools to create lighting plots, please join us for a demonstration of the most cutting-edge software currently available for the entertainment market.
What: LD Assistant Demo and Training LIVE over the Internet
When: July 8, 2008"

New e-Book: AutoCAD 2008 MULTILEADER Command

Daily Autocad: "Our new e-Book is from Erhan Toker. This 10 page PDF document is compiled from articles of Erhan Toker which are about “MULTILEADER command” in AutoCAD 2008. This very detailed e-book helps you to learn the new ability of AutoCAD 2008."