Monthly Archives: August 2012
How to Use the Bolt Connector in SolidWorks
If you analyze assemblies of parts that are joined by bolts or screws, you probably know about the “Bolt Connector.” In SolidWorks, Bolt Connectors are a very efficient way of representing the bolt stiffness, and compression due to pre-load, on
... ContinuedCoffee Break (and more) on Behalf of OYSTAR and SolidWorks
As I was pouring my cup of coffee this morning, it occurred to me that every coffee capsule I put in the machine produced the same result: the flavor remains just as tasty no matter which package you choose. Being
... ContinuedEditing the SolidWorks Custom Property Name List
When setting up custom properties in your SolidWorks parts, assemblies and drawings you have no doubt noticed the list of Property Names that are available when adding a new custom property. Where does this list come from? And how can you use it to help manage your SolidWorks file information?
SolidWorks–it’s not just for product design
Late last year, I got a direct message on Twitter from Justin Wallace, who some of you may know as @jdub11500. I've known Justin for a while, and he's a good guy. But this message was a little different from
... ContinuedSolidWorks Routing – Putting Power Into Your Designs
SolidWorks has a wealth of tools for designing machines and control systems, but how do we make them go? As a mechanical engineer I always felt a them and us relationship existed between the 'clankies' and the 'sparkies'. We design
... ContinuedStep up to a new level of 3D!
Equip yourself for design success with 3D Power Features for productivity and validation in SolidWorks Professional and Premium. The world of 3D design is fiercely competitive. Designers and engineers need to take advantage of any technologies that can keep their
... ContinuedIntroducing SolidWorks Electrical
Today, we’re excited to announce the release of SolidWorks Electrical, which makes it possible for you to design products requiring electrical systems for power, control, safety and data acquisition. SolidWorks Electrical lets you precisely develop the overall system design and
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