
Weekly finds from the 3D world.
SolidWorks
Video Tutorial: Using Excel spreadsheets to drive 3D model creation.
Mythbusting: Do fully defined sketches really solve faster?
Cadalyst reviews SW 2010.
Alias
Tutorial: Modeling strategy and patch layout.
Rhino
Simlab's 3D PDF exporter plug-in.
Video Tutorial: Modeling a solitaire ring (jewelry).
3DS Max
Render nerd eye-candy: 3D animation phenomenon Pantural's "Shelby vs Camaro vs Jeep vs VAZ 2107 vs Helicopter" showreel (stills above) - via SolidSmack.
SpaceClaim
Some thoughts on touchscreen interfaces in CAD
HDRLightStudio
D3D's in depth review of the high-end rendering aid.
Adobe
After Acrobat 3D, what (if anything) is coming next in Adobe's foray into 3D CAD?