CADDManager on February 15th, 2006

I am always encouraged by some of the stories about computer users who just don’t get it. Because it makes me realize that I am not alone in my frustration with some of my end users. Here is a long list of them collected by Network World that is good for a few laughs.

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CADDManager on February 14th, 2006

Just published! Are you on the mailing list? In this Issue… Destination CAD – Where Users want to be BAD CAD – Part Three – Wrapping up the series January Survey Says – What are your #1 problems Book Review – A Revit Book Review Go to the February 2006 Journal

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CADDManager on February 11th, 2006

ArchVision Offers Street Clutter Content Collection Vol 1 Collection contains 3D models for civil design market LEXINGTON, Kentucky, February 8, 2006 – ArchVision, Inc. today announced the availability of Street Clutter Volume 1. This collection contains 30 3D+ RPCs designed for use in Civil Engineering and Urban Planning projects. Content in this library includes a […]

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CADDManager on February 11th, 2006

Autodesk to Acquire Constructware; Reinforces Commitment to Collaborative Project Management Delivered On-demand Acquisition to Accelerate Autodesk’s Ability to Deliver Comprehensive Solutions for the Building and Construction Industries SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Feb. 7 — Autodesk, Inc. ADSK today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Constructware for $46 million USD in cash, subject to […]

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CADDManager on February 6th, 2006

February 2006 CAD Testing Do you have new hires take a CAD test?

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CADDManager on February 1st, 2006

In the last post we looked at the Habit of Reading from a print material point of view.  This month we look at the available resources on the web. www.augi.com – the AUGI website.  My number one choice for AutoCAD related news and info and getting my questions answered.  Here are a few links to […]

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CADDManager on January 30th, 2006

Adobe Acrobat 3D Adobe now has three Acrobat products now with the latest being 3D. This is not a sales pitch. I just find it interesting to watch PDF and DWF compete with each other on features. One of the things that made me really start paying attention to DWF was the 3D capabilities. Adobe […]

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CADDManager on January 30th, 2006

Here is an interesting survey created by Novell to see what folks want ported over to Linux. Looks like AutoCAD made the list in a very high position. Take a look

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CADDManager on January 26th, 2006

As you may know, I am on the AUGI Board of Directors. We are having our first face to face meeting of the year in San Rafael this week. Read my posts on the meetings at BLAUGI

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