Prehistoric CAD
CAD (Computer Aided Design) software was invented in 1960's, years before the first
IBM PC's ever made it to market.
CAD Acronyms
CAD is computer assisted or computer aided drafting and is the use in a wide range
of computer-based tools, which assist engineers, architects, and other design professionals.
What is Finite Element Analysis?
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a computer simulation technique that uses the finite
element method (FEM), which is a numerical technique for engineering analysis.
CAD Primer - when just learning
If you are just starting to use CAD, or if you don't feel comfortable using CAD,
then spend time familiarizing yourself with the CADD Primer available with your
software or on the Internet.
What You Should Know Before You Upgrade
If you are upgrading from a recent version of CAD software such as AutoCAD 2006
to 2007 or if you work entirely in 2D, then chances are you are current with system
requirements.
CAD Data Exchange
CAD data exchange entails a number of software technologies and methods to translate
data from one CAD system to another CAD file format.
CAD training and CAD schools
Through a CAD school, you will learn the basics and they will guide you through
the features of CAD software, however they will not necessarily enhance your design
abilities.
CAD and CAM Software
Computer-Aided Design is a number or suite of computer software tools, which are
used in such design applications as architecture, engineering, and manufacturing.
KOMPAS 3D
KOMPAS-3D system is geared for modeling products for design cycle reduction as well
as ensuring their fastest way into the mass production.
Free CAD Software - 5 most popular programs
The following is a list of the five most popular, completely free CAD (Computer-Aided
Design) software programs currently available for download on the Internet.
Computer-Aided Industrial Design
Computer-aided industrial design (CAID) is a subcategory of CAD that includes software,
which directly support in product development.
Solid Modeling - CAD is the primary uses of solid modeling
Solid modeling is the clear-cut representation of the solid parts of an object and
is also known as volume modeling.
