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Solid Edge ST4 launched!

Solid Edge ST4 has been launched, the latest release enables manufacturers to: – Utilise synchronous technology – Collaborate more effectively...

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Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Problems

Problems are being experienced with Windows 7 Service pack being installed automatically with Windows updates. These problems are not related...

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ANSYS 13.0 announced

ANSYS 13.0 has been announced, delivering performance improvements and new features for making multiphysics more accessible.  We are currently using...

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Autodesk software goes mobile!

Autodesk software has gone mobile, meaning assembly instructions can now be viewed on an iPhone, the full article can be...

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Official Autodesk Inventor Podcast #42

View the official Autodesk Inventor Podcast #42 here, which includes tips on leveraging DWG files between AutoCAD and Inventor.

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Upgraded CAD systems

We are pleased to announce that we have upgraded our UGS NX software!

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3D Visualisation capabilities extended

In addition to Autodesk VIZ, we are now running Vis Mockup and Vis Jack, further extending our digital prototyping options....

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Potential problem when installing SolidWorks 2010

We understand, and have experienced ourselves that 1601 or 1603 Windows Installer errors have been occurring when installing SolidWorks 2010....

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Inventor 2010 / Autocad Mechanical 2010 Service Packs.

Autodesk have today released Service Pack 1 for Inventor 2010, Autocad Mechanical 2010 and also Autocad Electrical 2010. Both x32...

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Autocad 2010 Issue – Unable to load profile file for new non-admin/admin windows users.

A recent issue has come to light : When trying to launch AutoCAD 2010 as a non-admin user or any...

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SolidWorks 2009 / IE8 fix.

SolidWorks have recently issued a patch (V2009 SP4.1) to fix the major issues encountered by SolidWorks 2009 (especially X64 edition) and Internet Explorer 8 installed on the same workstation. So far, we’ve found no issues with the service pack and IE8 runs fine. I’ll provide more feedback as and when if things change.

Inventor 2010 Feature Rename Tool

Useful CAD Tool for Autodesk Inventor 2010, allows features to be quickly re-named. http://mfgcommunity.autodesk.com/blogs/blog/view/Rename_Features/

AUTOCAD INVENTOR SUITE 2010

We are pleased to announce that we have recently upgraded our Autodesk CAD licences of Autocad & Inventor to the latest release of the series. As of 1st June 2009 we will now be running the latest 2010 suite, along with all previous releases. So far the installation and activation has gone on with no…

Inventor to DWG Colour Issue

We have an issue with converting Inventor R2009  *.idw files and saving them into Autocad.dwg.  When doing a print preview in autocad, using monochrome pen settings, some lines and text are not black, but retain the colours used in the *.idw file. This seems particularly evident on text and sketched lines from Inventor. Has anybody…

Downgrading Autodesk Software – Subscription

A useful piece of information that has been bought to our attention – From the CadDigest news website. This appears to be valid for Autocad, Inventor and Revit applications. There are situations where you would need an Autodesk CAD application in an older version than the version you currently own – just for a specific…

Autodesk Design Review – Now a free download.

Autodesk have now changed their policy regarding their redline / markup ‘Design Review’ software and made it free of charge to download and install. Click here to jump to the download page. What is Autodesk Design Review? Autodesk® Design Review software helps save time and money with easy-to-use tools for team members to review, mark…

Autodesk Inventor 2009 Updates

Autodesk have released Service Pack 1 for the Inventor 2009 series of products. The above link points to both the X32 (31MB) and X64 (68MB) versions of SP1. Our initial findings internally are that Inventor opens a little quicker and does seem more stable. We have also received an link via the Autodesk Subscription System…