Chris Yanchar has written a nice tutorial on the interoperability between AutoCAD 2005 and Architectural Desktop 2005 on his blog "Between the Walls". "With the new ability for AutoCAD 2005 to natively read in ADT drawings, I thought a short... Read more →
Information out on the web indicates the new upcoming Intel 32-64 bit chips expected in June will be compatible with the AMD 64. I sure hope this means only one version of the OS and not the current 2 versions... Read more →
Stream AutoCAD® 2005 directly to your desktop for 30 consecutive days at no cost. The trial currently available is a fully functional version of AutoCAD 2005—including the ability to create, view, save, and plot your own files. This trial is... Read more →
Sterling Systems has produced a free online video demonstration showing some changes to the Plotting and Page Setups for the newly released AutoCAD 2005. Link to Site Cheers, -Shaan Read more →
For those on Autodesk Subscription, tutorials for AutoCAD 2005 are now available exclusively to subscription customers on the Subscription Center. AutoCAD 2005 e-Learning Content Available now: Working with Views Working with Named Views and Viewports Working with Model Space Views... Read more →
The current AUGIWorld Magazine Issue for March/April 2004 is out and defintely worth a read especially for the AutoCAD 2005 articles explaining some of the new features with tips and tricks. There is also a good CAD Salary Survey in... Read more →
Below is a link to a White Paper on key feature differences of AutoCAD 2005 back to AutoCAD 2000. Link to PDF Document Cheers, -Shaan Read more →
Exerpt from the White Paper: "Benefits of Network Licensing Network licensing is a powerful concept used by a broad array of workstation-based software products. The purpose of this white paper is to show how network licensing software can help you... Read more →
AutoCAD® 2005 software contains over 25 “fit and finish” features. Derived predominantly from direct customer feedback and requests, these features and usability improvements enhance many commonly used commands and processes. There are many other features in AutoCAD 2005 but this... Read more →
Working with AutoCAD 2005 and Section 508 Section 508 requires that federal agencies' electronic and information technology is accessible to people with disabilities. The Center for Information Technology Accommodation (CITA), in the U.S. General Services Administration's Office of Governmentwide Policy,... Read more →
Sterling Systems has produced a free online video demonstration showing some nice tips and tricks for the newly released AutoCAD 2005. This is worth a few minutes to see some of the lesser known new features of AutoCAD 2005. Link... Read more →
I returned Friday from my two week trip to Brazil. I simply love Brazil and hope to go back soon. Now back to my regular postings and AutoCAD related topics. Cheers, -Shaan Read more →
Link to Press Release AutoCAD 2005 is now shipping and the press release mentions the beta site customers we had from 37 countries. "Over 1,200 beta customers around the world have tested and endorsed the newest AutoCAD software for its... Read more →
I should be flying to Miami and then San Francisco later tonight. Brazil is a large and beautiful country and I want to come back soon. The people were so friendly and diverse. I have hundreds of photos to upload... Read more →
I will not be returning home early as my daughter who was in the hospital is now home and feeling better. I sure feel like I am a world away, well I guess I am. My 2 year old daughter... Read more →
Well I may be headed home as soon as Monday to see my daughter who is in the hospital. Although she is doing somewhat better we do not yet know the cause and I really should be there now. That... Read more →
My day started with a crazy cab ride to the Sao Paulo Airport for my four hour flight to Manaus Brazil. I arrived in Manaus at 1:30PM local time. By 2:00 PM I was on a boat with my Guide... Read more →
I am currently awaiting my four hour flight to Manaus in the heart of the Amazon jungle. I will be posting more once I arrive at my camp on the Rio Negro River. At least I know that my wireless... Read more →
I have been in Sao Paulo Brazil for three days now and I love this city the food, the people, the caparinhas, and the warm tropical weather. I have been working while here in the Sao Paulo Autodesk office and... Read more →
Sao Paulo is a very busy and beautiful city but also very very large. To me, it even appears larger than New York. The shopping center here where I am located is one of the most modern and upscale I... Read more →
Well I finally made it to the Hilton Morumbi Hotel in Sao Paulo Brazil. The trip started yesterday at 1PM PST and the first plane was cancelled due to mechanical issues. We ended up on a smaller Boeing 757 to... Read more →
Lee Ambrosius has written a nice article on Computer Maintenance and Viruses. It is great tips to keep your machines safe and running smooth. I have written some tips along the same lines as well. It is well worth reading... Read more →
Avatech Solutions posted a nice online video presentation of AutoCAD 2005. CHeck it out and see some of the new features of AutoCAD 2005 before the product ships on March 22nd 2004. Click Here Cheers, -Shaan Read more →
Robert's email newsletter is definitely worthwhile subscribing to as he discusses very common CAD Manager Issues and information. "I've been working with AutoCAD 2005 for a couple of months now, and I believe it's the best AutoCAD release since Release... Read more →
Yesterday I wanted to test my HP Tablet PC TC1100 and the T-Mobile cellular phone data card so I went to the top of Mt. Tamalpais here in the Bay Area. It worked and I was able to Instant Message... Read more →