• Selecting Overlapping Objects - holding down Shift+Spacebar for toggling through possible objects, Lynn Allen's Blog

• Automatic Scaling of Blocks, Images or XREFs - setting values for INSUNITS, INSUNITSDEFSOURCE, and INSUNITSDEFTARGET system variables in AutoCAD, Josh Jones, Lazy Drafter

• Editing 3D Models Using Grips - cutting cylinder out of box using grips in AutoCAD, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD

• Introduction to Object Snap Tracking - drawing circle at intersection of two lines in AutoCAD, Donnie Gladfelter, The CAD Geek

• Supercomputing When It's Needed - on-demand supercomputing services combined with desktop lets users handle complex CAE data, Ronnie Hoogerwerf of Interactive Supercomputing Inc., Machine Design

• Shapeways: 3D Printing For Consumers - easy 3D printing online for around $90, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access

• The Part-Time CAD Manager - tips to set priorities and manage job burnout while serving as part-time CAD managers, Robert Green, Cadalyst

• Creating Custom Bitmap Materials - creating bitmap tile, creating and attaching material by layer in AutoCAD, David Watson, CADTutor

• AutoCAD tips include shuffle suffixes, new dimension style, dimensioning major angle, using STRETCH, Hot Tips and Cool Tricks

• NVIDIA Quadro Graphics Cards Perform for Less - FX series of graphics accelerators deliver better performance, more memory, benchmarking boards, David Cohn, Desktop Engineering

• Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Extended - ability to combine multiple file formats in a single PDF portfolio, integrated Adobe Presenter, document compare capability but comparative poor graphic display of 3D models

• Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2009 - customizable ViewCube and Steering Wheel for modeling, new and faster mental ray renderer included, new set of real-world materials, more, Mark Clarkson, Desktop Engineering

• HP DesignJet T Series - DesignJet T610 and DesignJet T1100 target individual as well as workgroup printing at 24" and 44" with increased performance, Greg Corke, MCAD Online

TRADESHOW & TRAINING

The LDI CONFERENCE & TRADESHOW To Host LD Assistant 08 & AutoCAD2008/2009 Training

LDInstitute™ 
This is the kind of training you have been waiting for! By far the industry’s best, hands-on, in-depth class with today’s cutting-edge technology can only be found at LDI's Pre-Conference Workshops.

Tuesday, 10/21/2008 Class limit 16 /one person per computer 9:30AM - 6:00PM
Complete hands-on training for using CAD based programs.  This workshop is designed for beginners and is taught by an experienced and patient University professor. 

Taught by: G.B. Stephens, Associate Professor of Design, University of South Florida and an associate instructor from Design & Drafting.

Wednesday & Thursday, October 22 & 23 Class limit 16 /one person per computer 9:30AM - 6:00PM
This extensive two-day workshop enables more efficient usage of CAD based programs.  You will be thoroughly trained in how to create all types of plots and designs using 2D and 3D drafting concepts.  Attend this training and you will be able to complete full-color photo realistic renderings of an event or scene before it happens.

Taught by: G.B. Stephens, Associate Professor of Design, University of South Florida and developer Rufus Warren of Design and Drafting. 

LDI Show Dates
LDI2008 is Backstage Las Vegas: October 20-22
LDInstitute: October 20-24
Live Design Projection Master Classes:  October 21-23
Conference Sessions:  October 23-26
Exhibit Hall: October 24-26
Mix Live:  October 24-26

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