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including CAD training materials. 2009-03-25T04:00:00Z http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/data/articlestandard/cadman/122009/588425null HTML http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/Tips+%26+Tools+Weekly+Newsletter+Archives/Tips-amp-Tools-Weekly-Vol-14-No-11/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/590252?ref=25   2009-03-23T04:00:00Z http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/data/articlestandard/cadman/142009/590252null HTML http://aec.cadalyst.com/aec/Features/Photoshop-CS4-First-Look-Review/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/588085?ref=25 The depth, flexibility, and speed of this latest release make it a powerful tool for a range of design and engineering applications. 2009-03-19T04:00:00Z http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/data/articlestandard/aec/122009/588085null HTML http://gis.cadalyst.com/gis/AutoCAD/AutoLISP-A-Civil-Designers-Helpmate/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/587728?ref=25 Use this powerful programming tool to query and label GIS object data, convert unusable points, and much more. 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http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/data/articlestandard/cadman/112009/586460null HTML http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/CAD+Manager%27s+Toolbox%2FQ%26A/Follow-Up-Programming-CAD-Managers-Toolbox/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/586506?ref=25 I received a great reader response to the last issue of the CAD Manager's Toolbox regarding my advice to AutoCAD users to learn AutoLISP. I'd like to share the response with you and use it as a springboard to offer some more advice on programming for CAD managers. 2009-03-11T04:00:00Z http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/data/articlestandard/cadman/112009/586506null HTML http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/CAD+Manager%27s+Newsletter+Archives/CAD-Managers-Newsletter-213/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/586983?ref=25 CAD Manager Survey Update, Part 2: Even when business is bad, be proactive to make sure you're using your staffing and resources to their maximum potential. 2009-03-11T04:00:00Z http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/data/articlestandard/cadman/112009/586983null HTML http://manufacturing.cadalyst.com/manufacturing/Features/Data-Exchange-Tools-Can-Save-Time-Money-and-Headac/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/586541?ref=25 Understand why you need a multi-CAD interoperability solution and how to select the right one for your office. 2009-03-11T04:00:00Z http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/data/articlestandard/manufacturing/112009/586541null HTML http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/Tips+%26+Tools+Weekly+Newsletter+Archives/Tips-amp-Tools-Weekly-Vol-14-No-9/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/585942?ref=25 2009-03-09T04:00:00Z http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/data/articlestandard/cadman/112009/585942null HTML http://gis.cadalyst.com/gis/On+the+Job+%28Case+Studies%29/Integrated-CADGIS-Platform-Streamlines-Infrastruct/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/585211?ref=25 Port of Long Beach expects to save more than $3 million from CAD file management efficiencies alone. 2009-03-04T05:00:00Z http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/data/articlestandard/gis/102009/585211null HTML http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/Tips+%26+Tools+Weekly+Newsletter+Archives/Tips-amp-Tools-Weekly-Vol-14-No-8/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/585943?ref=25 2009-03-02T05:00:00Z http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/data/articlestandard/cadman/112009/585943null HTML http://manufacturing.cadalyst.com/manufacturing/Features/Why-Technology-Projects-Fail/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/582986?ref=25 Knowing that obstacles will arise in the implementation of your project and being prepared to address them can help ensure a successful outcome. 2009-02-26T05:00:00Z http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/data/articlestandard/manufacturing/092009/582986null HTML http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/CAD+Manager%27s+Newsletter+Archives/CAD-Managers-Newsletter-212/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/583404?ref=25 Survey Update Reveals Downturn: The good, the bad, and the ugly economic news and how to deal with it. 2009-02-25T05:00:00Z http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/data/articlestandard/cadman/092009/583404null HTML http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/Features/Survey-Update-Reveals-Downturn/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/583193?ref=25 The good, the bad, and the ugly economic news and how to deal with it. 2009-02-25T05:00:00Z http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/data/articlestandard/cadman/092009/583193null HTML http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/CAD+Manager%27s+Toolbox%2FQ%26A/Scared-of-Programming-Well-Jump-Right-in-CAD-Manag/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/583188?ref=25 There's no time like the present, so start by learning to customize your user interface. 2009-02-25T05:00:00Z http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/data/articlestandard/cadman/092009/583188null HTML http://www.cadalyst.com/cadalyst/News/Longitude-Media-to-Publish-Cadalyst-Through-Licens/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/583446?ref=25 Former Questex employees, including existing Cadalyst management, will carry forward current product line-up. 2009-02-25T05:00:00Z http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/data/articlestandard/cadalyst/092009/583446null HTML http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/Tips+%26+Tools+Weekly+Newsletter+Archives/Tips-amp-Tools-Weekly-Vol-14-No-7/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/582765?ref=25   2009-02-23T05:00:00Z http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/data/articlestandard/cadman/082009/582765null HTML http://manufacturing.cadalyst.com/manufacturing/News/New-SpaceClaim-2009-Improves-on-3D-Direct-Modeling/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/583038?ref=25 Supporting conceptual engineering, analysis, and product styling, the fourth release aims to drive broad adoption of 3D. 2009-02-20T05:00:00Z http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/data/articlestandard/manufacturing/092009/583038null HTML http://manufacturing.cadalyst.com/manufacturing/News/Autodesk-Beefs-Up-Digital-Prototyping-Efforts-with/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/582667?ref=25 Company upgrades design, visualization, simulation capabilities in a variety of MCAD products. 2009-02-19T05:00:00Z http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/data/articlestandard/manufacturing/082009/582667null HTML http://manufacturing.cadalyst.com/manufacturing/3D+Design+%28MCAD%29/Event-Report-SolidWorks-World-2009/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/582424?ref=25 Software and hardware highlights from the Partner Pavilion. 2009-02-17T05:00:00Z http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/data/articlestandard/manufacturing/082009/582424null HTML http://manufacturing.cadalyst.com/manufacturing/News/GlobalSpec-Aras-Team-Up-to-Deliver-Web-based-Part-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/581296?ref=25 Users of Aras Innovator PLM software will have access to GlobalSpec search technology. 2009-02-12T05:00:00Z http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/data/articlestandard/manufacturing/072009/581296null HTML http://aec.cadalyst.com/aec/News/McGraw-Hill-Construction-Meridian-Systems-Partner-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/581295?ref=25 Collaboration aims to provide cost savings and interoperability to AEC firms and building owners. 2009-02-12T05:00:00Z http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/data/articlestandard/aec/072009/581295null HTML http://manufacturing.cadalyst.com/manufacturing/News/Autodesk-Offers-Inventor-iLogic-Extension-2009/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/581297?ref=25 Free technology is available only to Autodesk subscription customers. 2009-02-12T05:00:00Z http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/data/articlestandard/manufacturing/072009/581297null HTML http://manufacturing.cadalyst.com/manufacturing/Web+Exclusive/SolidWorks-Facebooked-3D-ContentCentral/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/580971?ref=25 Company infuses social networking features into part-hosting platform. 2009-02-11T05:00:00Z http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/data/articlestandard/manufacturing/072009/580971null HTML http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/CAD+Manager%27s+Newsletter+Archives/CAD-Managers-Newsletter-211/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/580877?ref=25 CAD Manager Survey Update: The current state of the economy calls for a closer look at how it's affecting CAD managers' jobs. 2009-02-11T05:00:00Z http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/data/articlestandard/cadman/072009/580877null HTML http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/Features/CAD-Manager-Survey-Update-and-AutoCAD-2010/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/580750?ref=25 The current state of the economy calls for a closer look at how it's affecting CAD managers' jobs. 2009-02-11T05:00:00Z http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/data/articlestandard/cadman/072009/580750null HTML http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/CAD+Manager%27s+Toolbox%2FQ%26A/Deal-with-Those-Problem-Employees-CAD-Managers-Too/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/580751?ref=25 Don't let troublesome individuals keep your well-oiled CAD department from running smoothly. 2009-02-10T05:00:00Z http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/data/articlestandard/cadman/072009/580751null HTML http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/News/Autodesk-Unveils-2010-Software-for-BIM-Animation-I/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/580512?ref=25 Company stresses software updates will help designers work better and faster. 2009-02-09T05:00:00Z http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/data/articlestandard/cadman/072009/580512null HTML http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/Tips+%26+Tools+Weekly+Newsletter+Archives/Tips-amp-Tools-Weekly-Vol-14-No-6/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/580434?ref=25   2009-02-09T05:00:00Z http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/data/articlestandard/cadman/072009/580434null HTML http://www.cadalyst.com/cadalyst/News/Autodesk-Releases-AutoCAD-2010-Family-of-Products/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/580213?ref=25 Company says new features will help designers drive innovation. 2009-02-06T05:00:00Z http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/data/articlestandard/cadalyst/062009/580213null HTML http://manufacturing.cadalyst.com/manufacturing/News/GlobalSpec-Teams-with-emappliance-DESIGNem-Web-Sit/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/579983?ref=25 Visitors to applianceDESIGN.com will have direct access to specification-based search technology. 2009-02-05T05:00:00Z http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/data/articlestandard/manufacturing/062009/579983null HTML http://manufacturing.cadalyst.com/manufacturing/News/Autodesk-Announces-Direct-Modeling-Technology-with/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/579982?ref=25 New technology unites parametric and direct modeling. 2009-02-05T05:00:00Z http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/data/articlestandard/manufacturing/062009/579982null HTML http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/Column%3A+Circles+and+Lines/Capture-the-Perfect-Selection-Set-in-AutoCAD-Circl/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/580339?ref=25 QSelect quickly gathers and counts your objects of choice. 2009-02-02T05:00:00Z http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/data/articlestandard/cadman/062009/580339null XML