Monthly Archives: August 2009
Technical Tip: SolidWorks CommandManager
This blog post is the third in a series of technical tips about the SolidWorks User Interface. Call the series "Everything you wanted to know about —–, but were afraid to ask". The first few posts will be about the
... ContinuedMeeting Jay Guthrie
Way back in 1999, a fellow named Jay Guthrie wondered online how he could convince his boss to send him to SolidWorks World in New Orleans. My reply at the time was enough to make it happen, and I promised
... ContinuedUsing “Off the shelf” Cables in SolidWorks Electrical Routing
I have recently been preparing some material for a meeting I had on Tuesday this week. The purpose was to review some of the capabilities of SolidWorks Electrical Routing. One of the requirements was to use standard “off the shelf”
... ContinuedSimulation guide – Ask the right questions?
Image courtesy of Curventa Design In these challenging economic times, reducing risk associated with any design decisions is paramount. Follow this guide to build your simulation scenarios and achieve your design goal. In this 15min screencast you will learn
... ContinuedThe Longest Presentation I've Ever Done – and Nobody Fell Asleep
When EISWUG leader Brandy Tyler told me I was the only presenter on the agenda for Tuesday's three hour meeting, I was sure it wasn't going to last that long. I put together a Tips and Tricks session with a
... ContinuedAnnouncing the PhotoView 360 Beta 2010 Rendering Contest
Check it out—if you’re currently a SolidWorks 2010 subscription service customer, you’re cordially invited to participate in our PhotoView 360 2010 Beta Rendering Contest*. Three winners will be chosen each week, and all winning images will be qualified for the
... ContinuedHeading to The Hawkeye State
I'm on my way to Iowa tomorrow for a visit to two user groups. I'll start in Davenport on Tuesday with the Eastern Iowa SolidWorks User Group headed up by Brandy Tyler. The second meeting I'll have to leave a mystery as I've
... ContinuedSolidWorks World Registration is Live!!
HERE 'nuf said.
... ContinuedUsability Testing @ SolidWorks
At SolidWorks, we never stop thinking about design. How can we make the software better for you, our users? How can we improve this feature? How can we make you more efficient? What’s the best way to design this? Will
... ContinuedSolidWorks 2010 Beta 2 available for subscription customers
Current Beta Programs: · SolidWorks 2010 Beta · SolidWorks Simulation 2010 Beta · SolidWorks Enterprise PDM 2010 Beta Beta Program Participants Can: Download and install SolidWorks beta software. Get beta support and track issues. Join the beta forums to discuss
... ContinuedSolidWorks World 2010 Registration is Now Open
I know some of you have been waiting for this day since the closing session of SolidWorks World 2009 earlier this year. So I’ll keep this one short. The new SolidWorks World 2010 website went live yesterday afternoon, and registration
... ContinuedTechnical Tip: SolidWorks Menu Bar
This blog post is the second in a series of technical tips about the SolidWorks User Interface. Call the series "Everything you wanted to know about —–, but were afraid to ask". The first few posts will be about the
... ContinuedTraveling Internationally
I got an email from the airline yesterday morning offering to help me prepare for my upcoming international flight. With a Canadian wife, two half-Canadian children, and in-laws in British Columbia and Alberta, I hardly ever think about a flight
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