Whether you need to perform spatial analysis, manage large amounts of spatial data, or produce cartographically appealing maps to aid in decision making, ArcGIS allows you to use one common platform to meet all your GIS needs. And because ArcGIS is built using technology standards, it will integrate well with your existing systems.

This new white paper documents the successful AutoCAD® Civil 3D® software implementation approaches of three different-sized organizations—a small, single-office firm with seven CAD users; a medium-size firm with 28 employees; and a 235-person firm with 65 CAD users in five offices. The paper provides details on each of the implementation approaches, the challenges encountered and how they were overcome, and key lessons learned.

Log on to https://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/forms/se_edge_webinars.shtml to check out a Solid Edge Better Technology Webinar. There are many from which to choose, including:

Check out the new Mountain CAD Web Site at www.mtncad.com. It has a new look and feel and it is easier to navigate. It has links to all sorts of product information, training solutions, web casts and product support.

MapGuide has been around for some years now as a Autodesk Internet / Intranet mapping product. Last year an open source version of MapGuide was released. In addition Autodesk released MapGuide Studio, a commercial application for building MapGuide maps and applications.

The Mountain CAD Portal was developed to provide county assessors with a tool to manage their parcel data.

The data can take many forms: - SQL database tables - Oracle, MsSQL, MySQL - Photos - Dwellings - Document Scans - MapCards, Deeds - Static Maps - PDF and DWF files - Dynamic Maps - ArcIMS, MapGuide, MapServer

With superior core modeling and process work flows, a unique focus on the needs of specific industries and fully integrated design management, Solid Edge provides advanced core modeling and process work flows as well as fully integrated designed management. The software offers flexible modeling, digital prototyping, process applications, production drafting, design management, ease of adoption and interoperability.

Highlights of Version 20

Solid Edge Version 20 focuses on massive assembly modeling, managed collaboration, and engineering productivity.

The WV Association of Geospatial Professionals (WVAGP) forums are up and running. The link to sign up for the forums is in the top right hand corner or follows this link

The AutoCAD Civil 3D 2008 New Seat Rebate Is Back - $800 Value

Autodesk is extending the availability of the AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2008 New Seat Rebate with a new rebate value of US$800. Customers who purchase new commercial licenses (seats) of AutoCAD Civil 3D 2008 software between October 20, 2007 and January 15, 2008 may be eligible to receive a US$800 rebate. This rebate provides customers with a strong financial incentive to purchase new seats of AutoCAD Civil 3D 2008 software.

Solid Edge Version 20

With superior core modeling and process workflows, a unique focus on the needs of specific industries and fully integrated design management, Solid Edge provides advanced core modeling and process workflows as well as fully integrated designed management. The software offers flexible modeling, digital prototyping, process applications, production drafting, design management, ease of adoption and interoperability.

Highlights of Version 20

Solid Edge Version 20 focuses on massive assembly modeling, managed collaboration, and engineering productivity.