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On this page: Resources, Index Sites, On-Line Magazines (News, Reviews, and Articles), Software (CAD) manufacturers, and Major User Groups.

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• CAD Resources

3Dshare.com
Translating and healing models. You may submit IGES, SAT®, STEP, Pro/ENGINEER® or CATIA® model files to the server, which will then attempt to repair or "heal" the model and translate it into IGES or SAT format.

CADFIX

CAD file repair service, translations, etc.

Elysium
CAD translation software. Converts native formats such as Unigraphics, Catia, Pro-E, IDEAS.

History of CAD
Interesting synopsis from iMB

Parasolid kernel

MDcybercad
No more modeling each catalog part, MDcybercad delivers 3D and 2D parts in the native format of all leading CAD systems

Spatial.com (ACIS kernel)

Steptools.com
STEP data format home

STEP Translations
Free STEP translations, conversions to and from various CAD formats, including both Parasolid and ACIS

• On-Line Magazines and Index Sites(News, Reviews, and Articles)

About.com - Computer-Aided Design
Find everything on CAD -- articles, numerous links categorized into easy-to-browse headings, product reviews and regular chat sessions. Suited to the needs of both beginners and professional users.

CADalog.com
CAD Resource Files, information, reviews, shareware, etc.

Cadalyst
Loaded with CAD product information. Good AutoCAD resource

CADENCE Magazine
AutoCAD focused CAD related resource

CAD Forum
The Ultimate Online Resource for the CAD Community

CADinfo.Net
Information on Automated Design, Documentation and Visualization. Extensive software/hardware listing

CAD-Portal.com
An Internet resource for engineering professionals. Features a CAD/CAM/CAE directory, job links, and our exclusive InfoChannels, which focus on products by vendor. Also lists CAD user groups

CADserver
Online CAD magazine - fetaures and reviews

the CADwire
CAD industry news, product reviews, articles, events and resources

Design-Engine
CAD industry, animation and rendering info, product reviews, articles and events.

Desktop Engineering Magazine
Great site for all engineering computing information

Are you evaluating a CAD systems? Desktop Engineering is doing a great comparison study of the mid-range packages. Check out the write-ups comparing the following capabilities:
blending (filleting)
chamfering
patterns (arrays)
sheet metal
surfacing
advanced modeling
assembly modeling part 1
assembly modeling part 2
2D Drafting

MCADCafe.com - A Resource Guide for MCAD Professionals
Find Mechanical Design Technology Information

Tenlinks: The Ultimate CAD Directory
Top Ten sites in all subjects of interest to CAD professionals

• Software Makers

Ashlar-Vellum

AutoCAD

Autodesk - Autodesk Inventor
Autodesk Inventor mechanical design software is an assembly-centric solid modeling (3D) and drawing production (2D) system built with unique adaptive technologies.

Autodesk Mechanical Desktop
3D product

Baystate Technologies

CADKEY and CADKEY-integrated 2D/3D PC-CAD product lines - CADKEY WIREFRAME, CADKEY 98, CADKEY DESIGN SUITE, FastSURF®, and DRAFT-PAK® - for diverse engineering applications.

IBM Engineering Solutions Home Page

CoCreate products (HP subsidiary)
Makers of SolidDesigner and ME10

Delcam
Software for design and manufacturing, 3d machining, toolmaking, modeling, mold making, inspection and reverse engineering.

Diehl Graphsoft Inc. VectorWorks (formerly MiniCAD)

The latest CAD news, events, forums, chat, tips and tricks, and information about IMSI's line of CAD software. Free CAD software available.

IntelliCAD
2D and 3D CAD Design Software

Intergraph

Intergraph smartsketch

Ironcad

Linius
EMbassy brings together the best electrical and mechanical CAD principles to automate the harness and cable design process.

Mastercam

ME10
CoCreate 2D product (HP subsidiary)

MicroStation

Our products include MicroStation, ModelServer Publisher, PowerDraft, PowerScope, GeoGraphics, Modeler, Descartes, MasterPiece, and ModelServer Continuum

By A3ds

Parametric Technology Corporation -- makers of engineering automation software for CAD/CAM/CAE/PDM including Pro/ENGINEER, Windchill, Pro/DESKTOP, Pro/MECHANICA, Pro/DESIGNER, CADDS, and Optegra

QikDraw

QuickCAD
Autodesk product

Solid Edge
a mid-range Unigraphics product

SolidDesigner
CoCreate 3D product (HP subsidiary)

SolidWorks

think3
brings MCAD, CAD software to 2D and 3D physical, mechanical designers worldwide

Unigraphics NX
True high-end modeling and analysis power.

Varicad - Have Linux Version!

Varimetrix
VX Vision

viagrafix

training for cad applications, more than 900 software training titles.

• Major User Groups