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Resources
Local ResourcesAvatech SolutionsAvatech Solutions is the nation's leading design automation software, training, and technical services provider. Avatech has 20 locations coast to coast including one at 5656 Shell Road in Virginia Beach, Va. For more information visit the website or phone 757-460-8100, fax 757-460-8400, or send an email to virginiabeach@avat.com. Inlet TechnologyInlet Technology is a new entry into the Autodesk sales, technical support, programming, and training market, serving the Hampton Roads area. Inlet Technology is located in the Greenwich Centre at 192 Ballard Court; Suite 306, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. For more information, phone (757) 496-2323, email to kaustin@inlettechnology.com, or visit website: http://www.inlettechnology.com Newport News ShipyardNNS Employees and Contractors: Consider a shipyard night school AutoCAD class. For 10 weeks (one night each week) learn Introductory, Intermediate or Advanced AutoCAD commands and concepts, FREE. For more information contact Shirley Smith-King at smith_sj@nns.com or call 688-8608. Thomas Nelson Community CollegeWorkforce Training and Continuing Education (WTCE) offers Introductory and Intermediate AutoCAD classes. They're taught by the EVAUG's own Rich Stow! Classes are 6 Fridays evenings, 6:00pm-8:30pm. Cost - $160 plus textbook, Ellen Finkelstein's AutoCAD Bible. For additional information, call 825-2937. Tidewater Community CollegeFor the schedule of current AutoCAD classes, call Technologies Office at 822-2431, or check the Autodesk Training Center website. Books & MagazinesBooks
Magazines & EzinesAutoCAD User Group InternationalYou can download a PDF version of PaperSpace from the web site. To subscribe to the newsletter send an email to: hot-news-request@augi.com. CADALYSTCadalyst is one of the major magazines for AutoCAD users. upFront.eZineThis free weekly unbiased email newsletter is an information source for the computer-aided design (CAD) industry. Academic ResourcesAcademic SoftwareIn addition to your
local community college bookstores you can buy AutoCAD software, for purely
academic use, at roughly 10 percent of the full professional cost. The
technical restrictions vary from release to release. Instructor MaterialsMisc Exams and True-False Quizes: FriendsThe names listed on this page are people/companies who have helped either by donation of prizes or other means of support to help foster our groups growth into what we are today. Thank you to each of you for your support. Avatech SolutionsAvatech Solutions is the nation's leading design automation software, training, and technical services provider. Avatech has 20 locations coast to coast including one at 5656 Shell Road in Virginia Beach, Va. For more information visit the website or phone 757-460-8100, fax 757-460-8400, or send an email to [didn't work] virginiabeach@avat.com. Avatech has given the EVAUG a good deal of support, which includes food sponsorship every other meeting as well as providing speakers when needed to demonstrate or explain a product. CadCARD Slidechart for AutoCADThe CadCard Slidechart is a reference tool for use with AutoCAD. Designers, Architects, Engineers, and artists find it to be a quick, easy to use aid in many of the day to day CAD tasks that would otherwise have them reaching for a calculator or the software user guides. Teachers and CAD instructors in high schools, colleges, and training centers use the CadCARD to assist in explaining many CAD concepts such as scale and its effect on drawing elements. The CadCARD becomes an instant reference tool for everyone from the new user to the seasoned pro. The CadCARD has been updated through AutoCAD 2002, as well as being compatible with all other versions of AutoCAD, including LT, R-14, 2000, and 2000i. David SteinManager, Engineering & Design
Application Services for AMSEC LLC Ellen FinkelsteinEllen Finkelstein's web site includes lots of AutoCAD 2000 tips and news. There's also a thorough review of new AutoCAD 2000i features. Ellen is the author of AutoCAD 2002 Bible, and AutoCAD 2000 for Dummies Quick Reference. Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas + Company (HEWV)Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas + Company is a design firm providing architecture, preservation, planning, interiors and landscape design throughout the United States. HEWV has 4 offices located in Norfolk VA, Wytheville VA, Cambridge MA, and Tampa FL. HEWV is also the host for the EVAUG meetings, at their Norfolk, VA headquarters, at 120 Atlantic Street. For more information check the website above, or call 757-321-9600, fax to 757-321-9601, or email to contact@hewv.com. For directions click here. [Didn't work] Lowe Precision Machining (LPM)[Didn't workMap] LPM changes 3-D solid computer models into machined final products, using computer numeric controlled (CNC) HAAS machines. Located in the Copeland Park section of Hampton, VA at 58th and E Street. For more information check the website above, or call 757-826-7259, fax to 757-826-7329, or email to [Didn't work] info@lpminconline.com. Mechanical Simulation International (MSI)[Map] MSI is a local Mechanical, Engineering, Consulting firm that specializes in kinematic and stress analysis, using computer-aided engineering (CAE) software. MSI also develops animations for "proof of concept" demonstrations. Email to moreinfo@mechsim.com or Ford@mechsim.com, or call 757-595-1697. MSI has given presentations (including 3D Studio Max) to the EVAUG. Richmond AutoCAD Manifest (RAM)[Map] Located within the Richmond beltway, the RAM is a well-established AutoCAD user group. Ridgway's ReprographicsLarge format plotting, scanning, and reproduction sales and services. One of the Ridgway's 60 shops is on Thimble Shoals Blvd in Newport News. A larger Ridgway's shop is in Virginia Beach. Silicon Valley AutoCAD Power Users (SVAPU)Located in Sunnyvale, CA, the Silicon Valley AutoCAD Power Users holds meetings
each quarter at various locations in northern California. Meetings typically
attract 150 to 200 attendees (the largest AutoCAD user group in the world)
and
frequently draw speakers direct from Autodesk, including author Lynne Allen. Snap Appliances(1-888-343-SNAP). a division of Quantum, Computer File Servers. For a fraction of the cost of complex Windows 2000/NT file servers, Snap Servers add 20GB to 900GB of simple network attached storage to your LAN...in just minutes. All Snap Servers provide simultaneous support for all major network clients and platforms. All models, no matter how small or large, support universal network management software like CA Unicenter and HP OpenView. Installation for any Snap Server literally takes minutes and on-going administration and support is minimal. Snap Appliances provided a presentation and LOTS of door prizes (including a $500 file server) at the October 18th 2001 meeting. More LinksLISP Programminghttp://xarch.tu-graz.ac.at/autocad/news/faq/autolisp.html#4_5 VB & VBA Programminghttp://www.copypastecode.com/ Script File Tutorials [page
not found] http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/files/1049434_PR42-3_Super_S.pdf More Tutorialshttp://acad.complete-support.com/ © Eastern Virginia AutoCAD User Group |