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Live Autodesk Financial Results Webcast
Press Release Issued by Autodesk
Autodesk will broadcast its fourth quarter fiscal 2012 financial results conference call live, via its website Thursday, February 23.
Autodesk Teams up with Media Development Authority
Press Release Issued by Autodesk
Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suites and Gameware will be used by game designers in Singapore to storyboard, prototype and build their games.
Vote for Inventor of the Year
Press Release Issued by Autodesk
Autodesk community members will select the next Inventor of the Year by voting for the best of the monthly award winners from 2011.
Autodesk Recognizes Tolar Manufacturing
Press Release Issued by Autodesk
Autodesk has named Tolar Manufacturing, a manufacturer of transit shelters, street furniture and advertising kiosks, as the Inventor of the Month.
ARKTOS Uses Autodesk Simulation to Test Amphibious Vehicle
Press Release Issued by Autodesk
ARKTOS is using simulation software from Autodesk to prepare its products to operate in some of the world’s most environmentally demanding locations.
Industry News
Hydro-Mechanical Manufacturer Adopts Costimator
Press Release Issued by MTI Systems
McNally Industries has announced that it will be using MTI Systems to increase their estimating speed, and enhance the accuracy of their quotations.
Simufact Commits to Strengthening R&D Division
Press Release Issued by Simufact
Simufact has hired a new head of research and development to bring more experience and leadership to the department.
Costimator Helps MCG Improve Quotations
Press Release Issued by MTI Systems
Portugal manufacturer MCG is using MTI Systems' Costimator to improve its quotation system and eliminate unnecessary data tracking.
RobEOL Offers Advanced Control Panel Testing Capabilities
Press Release Issued by Battenberg ROBOTIC
Battenberg ROBOTIC has launched a new version of its RobEOL solution for control unit testing.
EIS Offers Project Management Services to Aras Customers
Press Release Issued by Aras
EIS has added its configuration management, project management and process automation best practices support to the Aras Partner Program.
Inventor Partners
Tacton Systems Adds New VP of Professional Services
Press Release Issued by Tacton Systems
Tacton Systems has announced that it has added Magnus Walldén as it new VP of Professional Services.
Geometric Launches JT-based Mobile Viewer App
Press Release Issued by Geometric
Geometric has launched its Glovius 3D visualization tool for iPad, iPhone and Android.
Mastercam Invites Students to Compete for $1,000 Scholarship
Press Release Issued by Mastercam
Mastercam has announced the 2012 Mastercam Innovator of the Future national competition to motivate students interests in CAD/CAM.
FCI Adds 3D Downloadable Models to its Website
Press Release Issued by TraceParts
With the help of TraceParts FCI has added 3D downloadable models and a 3D viewer to its website.
Datakit Announces Support for Heterogeneous CAD Conversions
Press Release Issued by Datakit
Datakit has announced that CrossManager 2012 is now a fully embedded component of Datakit SDK.
User News
Paul Cetnar -  Applications Engineer with Advanced Solutions Paul Cetnar - Applications Engineer with Advanced Solutions
Compiled by Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor
A ConnectPress subscriber and contributor, Paul Cetnar comments on Autodesk products and other technology such as cloud computing and laser scanning.
Synventive Standardizes on Autodesk Moldflow Insight
Press Release Issued By Autodesk
Synventive Molding Solutions, manufacturer of hot runner systems and components, has implemented Autodesk Moldflow Insight software.
The Man Behind the CAD Tutorials Blog The Man Behind the CAD Tutorials Blog

Blogger, ConnectPress Contributor and CAD designer Mark Mason discusses the challenges and joys of his career.
Combining Minds to Solve the Gulf Oil Crisis

The bright thinkers at Rapid Prototyping Technologies in Manufacturing mailing share their ideas about how to stop the Gulf of Mexico Oil spill.
Brian Schanen of Autodesk Blends Creativity with Technology Brian Schanen of Autodesk Blends Creativity with Technology
Compiled by ConnectPress Editor, Lauren Browne
Find out what brought Brian Schanen to Autodesk, his coolest technology picks and advice for how to continue to stay competitive.
Q & A
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Inventor Assemble Command
I can't seem to convince Inventor to print to 11x17 (B) paper. I have my sheet size for the drawing set to 11x17 but no…
Default Selection Setting in 2012 Assemblies
My selection setting default has changed to "Select Faces and Edges" (from "Select Component Priority") in assemblies. How can this be corrected ? Can the…
Dimension to a Sketch Line in IDW
Can anyone tell me how to dimension from a sketch line to a line referenced to the model in an idw? When I use the…
Good Inventor Surface Modeling Tutorials
I'm experimenting with surface modeling in Inventor. I’m looking for some good tutorials, from the basics to the more advanced. http://grabcad.com/questions/any-one-know-a-good-for-inventor-surface-modeling-tutorials…
Are large images always blurred?
When I insert an image into a sketch and zoom in it is blurred. It's was a png file, 10800 x 7236 pixels. Is there…
Edit Excel
I am using Inventor 2011 and I have an embedded Excel file with 7 rows. If I add two more rows to the table then…
2012 Tutorial
I am trying to set up Inventor 2012. What happened to the “Tutorial Files” that are in Inventor 2009? http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showthread.php?63697-2012-Tutorial…
How to open a Solid Edge file
How can I open a Solid Edge file directly in Inventor? http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/Autodesk-Inventor/How-to-open-an-solid-edge-file/td-p/3183342…
Holding People Accountable for Portfolio Decisions
In this issue, I will elaborate on …

In the Que: Quickparts 2011 Year In Review
Quickparts takes a look back at news …

Make a Turner’s Cube in Autodesk Inventor
This video tip covers how to make …

Intel and AMD Make Personnel Changes
A look at what's in store for …

First Reactions to Nexus PLM and the Integrated PLM Trend
Oleg gets his hands on Autodesk's Nexus …

Hybrids Hot Commodity at Detroit Auto Show
Many new hybrid vehicles were introduced at …

Green Structures Lands December Inventor of the Month
With the help of Autodesk, Green Structures …

What's to Come in 2012?
According to Siemens, Autodesk, Dassault, PTC and …

SpaceMouse Pro Review Reveals Best 3D Mouse Yet
Applications Engineer Rick Holets tests out the …

Preventing Lost Geometry Relationships
What to do when you find that …