Cadalyst - January 2008 - (Page 4) January 2008 | www.cadalyst.com cadalystcontents 14 26 37 41 18 Features 14 techtrends Chasing the Dolphins By Kenneth Wong A designer uses CAT scans of a dolphin to create a biomimetically designed submarine. Columns 26 AliasStudio 2008 — Design and Visualization Software By Mike Hudspeth, IDSA 2D painting capabilities let users design as if they were sketching or painting by hand rather than building a parametric model. 35 cadmanager What’s in Store for 2008? By Robert Green Robert Green predicts what CAD managers will face in 2008. 37 mcadmodeling Low- or No-Cost CAD By Mike Hudspeth, IDSA Many 2D and 3D modeling programs are available at little or no cost. 30 VectorWorks 2008 — CAD/BIM Authoring Software By Jerry Laiserin Latest version combines true reference files, robust CAD management, productive usability enhancements, and real-world BIM capability. 18 CAD that Won’t Break the Bank By Ron LaFon For users with limited budgets and less stringent design needs, applications from Alibre, Archway Systems, DATACAD, FIT, General CADD Products, IntelliCAD Technology Consortium, Siemens PLM Software, and SoftSource can offer all you need — and more. 39 plmstrategies Goliath Reinvented By Kenneth Wong The big boys of PLM are being nimbler, gentler, and friendlier in an effort to penetrate the SMB market. 34 Dell Precision M4300 — Mobile Workstation By Ron LaFon Lightweight, well-designed laptop is certified for design work on the go. 41 aecinsight Doin’ the DEED By Jerry Laiserin In the early design, digital tools complement manual techniques. Departments 46 8 12 editor’swindow cadcentral 43 43 cadcartoon issueindexes hottipharry The Return of Hot Tip Harry By Bill Kramer Harry is back in print with a LISP routine that searches for the code you need. 4 January 2008 | cadalyst | www.cadalyst.com http://www.cadalyst.com http://www.cadalyst.com
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