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Reports the emergence of standards for computer softwares used in integrating architecture, engineering and construction in the United States. Limitation of computer-aided designs; Creation of the International Alliance for Interoperability; Codification of the system in the Industry Foundation Classes.

The article offers news briefs related to computer softwares, including Actify Inc. updated SpinFire system to version 10.0, CoreTech System Co. Ltd. released Moldex3D eX-plorer 2011 for the software, Solid Edge, and Autodesk Inc. introduced range of Auto Computer Aided Design (AutoCAD) products.

The article reviews several computer softwares including 3-D modeling applications from Nevercenter Ltd., VersaCAD 2008 from Archway Systems Inc., and QuadriSpace 3-D PDF Communication Suite from QuadriSpace Corp.

The article reviews several computer softwares, including VisualFoil 5 from Hanley Innovations, the Autodesk Inventor View 2009 distributable viewer from Autodesk Inc., and the Toolbox LT 2009 third-party application from GlobalCAD Consultants Ltd.

The article reviews several computer softwares including AcceliCAD 2008 from the company Autodsys, mathematical computing software O-Matrix from Tecplot Inc., and DWG Viewer from Dynaflow Inc.

This article presents information on two computer softwares developed in the U.S. Mathcad calculation software, developed by Mathsoft Engineering & Education Inc., enables one to capture and reuse knowledge contained within engineering calculations. The upgrade contains new features that streamline engineering tasks for individuals and teams, says the developer. The online training system CADLearning.com, developed by 4D Technologies, operates much like an Internet-based university. It's a membership-based learning center where professional computer-aided design users can pick up additional skills pertinent to the systems they work on.

This article presents information on two computer softwares developed in the U.S. One doesn't have to know statistics inside out in order to use Uncertainty Sidekick, a software application developed by Integrated Sciences Group, that analyzes measurement uncertainty. The package includes a structured analysis path with access to drill-down screens and worksheets. NX, developed by UGS Corp., combines computer-assisted design, analysis, and manufacturing with data management and several other options. Version 4 continues the migration of functionality from I-deas into NX with the addition of integrated CFD and thermal analysis tools that weren't available in version 3.

The article presents information on various computer softwares for mechanical engineering. 3-D computer-aided design software tool OneSpace Designer is based on history-free CAD architecture, which lets engineers make design changes to 3-D models without knowing how the designs were originally created. FluidProp uses physical models to calculate the thermophysical and transport properties of a variety of fluids and fluid mixtures. Along with the usual properties, the software also calculates the partial derivatives usually needed in computational fluid dynamics codes and in process-modeling software.