CADDManager on September 29th, 2009

I have used a few of the online file hosting and sharing services in the past. As always, I am looking for free services as my needs are not often very large. I look for  “unlimited duration” free – not a timed free trial. I look for file sharing, and backups. For file sharing, I […]

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CADDManager on August 10th, 2009

Cash for Clunkers has been splashed all over the news lately.  A program to stimulate car sales that takes your old “clunker” and allows for a savings of up to $4500 when you buy a more fuel efficient car. My idea is CAD for Clunkers. I would like to see a discount for turning in […]

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CADDManager on March 24th, 2009

Press Release from Autodesk… “Autodesk 2010 Design and Engineering Software Product Line Now Available” Portfolio Offers Enhanced Functionality for Sustainable Design and Infrastructure Modeling, Allowing Customers to Capitalize on Stimulus Opportunities SAN RAFAEL, Calif., March 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Autodesk today began shipping its new 2010 line of 2D and 3D design and engineering software. More […]

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CADDManager on December 30th, 2008

A CAD Rant Warning… I am about to go off on an issue. Where is my money back guarantee on software (CAD or whatever)? When I buy most things – I can return them.  When I put out my money to select a piece of software based on marketing promises, I want a guarantee.  If […]

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CADDManager on November 25th, 2008

Create 3D Models directly from images… I have not tried this out yet – but it sure sounds interesting. Here is what the Autodesk site says… Autodesk ImageModeler image-based modeling software enables architects, designers, and entertainment content creators to quickly and easily create 3D models from 2D digital images or panoramas.Use ImageModeler to capture the […]

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CADDManager on September 2nd, 2008

I came up with another one… Add Time to the four T’s and you get success. What appears to be failures or stuttering starts end up being success when you add time. How does this work?  What make bad things into good?  What allows the planning of yesterday become the foundation of tomorrow and the […]

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CADDManager on August 29th, 2008

Tools – Talent – Technology – Training Keep the four T’s in your mind at all times.  Working all of these four areas together will provide you with a good platform for success. Select the tools that you will use, seek out the talented people in your firm, give them the right blend of tools […]

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CADDManager on August 27th, 2008

Tools – Talent – Technology – Training These four T’s can be used to define your efforts in you job. Combine these four and you get a balanced approach to CAD. Turning now to the technology of CAD Technology is your approach to using the tools and the talent. Who gets to use what? What […]

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CADDManager on August 25th, 2008

Autodesk announces the Autodesk Efficiency Stimulus Program. We all know that software costs a lot…  here is a chance for it to cost a little less. From the site: “The Autodesk Efficiency Stimulus Program can help your company see immediate gains in efficiency, productivity and quality. Invest in your infrastructure with new Autodesk 2009 solutions.” […]

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