[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":113},["ShallowReactive",2],{"9cEvu2ejtbmCZhpE-zOS9n2wDXu_Mdm5TTQdibmMgj4":3,"article_diy-on-memorial-day-weekend-2024_solidworks":10,"_apollo:default":111,"_apollo:identified":112},{"mailchimpAudience":4},{"actionUrl":5,"slug":6,"locale":7,"default":8,"__typename":9},"","diy-on-memorial-day-weekend-2024","en","https:\u002F\u002F3ds.us3.list-manage.com\u002Fsubscribe\u002Fpost?u=ed4601044e1936748c0d2aa6b&id=e5080ff9fe&f_id=002d4de2f0","MailchimpAudience",{"posts":11},{"nodes":12,"__typename":110},[13],{"id":14,"slug":6,"title":15,"uri":16,"excerpt":17,"locale":18,"featuredImage":21,"tableOfContents":30,"content":31,"date":32,"authorJobTitle":5,"author":33,"masterings":46,"globalTags":50,"products":53,"disciplines":67,"seo":99,"__typename":109},"cG9zdDo0NzYxNQ==","DIY on Memorial Day Weekend 2024","\u002Fproducts\u002Fsolidworks\u002Fdiy-on-memorial-day-weekend-2024","\u003Cp>For over 12 years, SOLIDWORKS Edu team has provided the SOLIDWORKS Military Veterans…\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"locale":19,"__typename":20},"en_US","Locale",{"node":22,"__typename":29},{"large":23,"__typename":24,"medium_large":25,"thumbnail":26,"srcSet":27,"sizes":28},"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fsolidworks-edu-blog-memorial-day-2024.jpg.webp","MediaItem","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fsolidworks-edu-blog-memorial-day-2024-768x682.jpg.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fsolidworks-edu-blog-memorial-day-2024-150x150.jpg.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fsolidworks-edu-blog-memorial-day-2024.jpg.webp 932w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fsolidworks-edu-blog-memorial-day-2024-300x267.jpg.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fsolidworks-edu-blog-memorial-day-2024-768x682.jpg.webp 768w","(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px","NodeWithFeaturedImageToMediaItemConnectionEdge",[],"\u003Cp>For over 12 years, SOLIDWORKS Edu team has provided the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.solidworks.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fmilitary-services-education-program\">SOLIDWORKS Military Veterans Program\u003C\u002Fa> (MVP) to US and Canadian Veterans.  We also support Veterans in our \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.solidworks.com\u002Fsolution\u002F3dexperience-works-startup-program\">Start-up program\u003C\u002Fa> and manufacturing training organizations like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwfw.org\u002F\">Workshop for Warriors\u003C\u002Fa>.  MySolidWorks provides free online training to Veterans.  MakebyMe is a free DIY software application for wood working.  The SOLIDWORKS User Group Community and SOLIDWORKS Forum are great places for Veterans to learn more about SOLIDWORKS programs.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Sometimes, you just need to enhance a design for yourself – the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.solidworks.com\u002Fsolution\u002F3dexperience-solidworks-makers\u002Fdiy-personal-cad?utm_campaign=202403_glo_cnbmks_swks_EVENGREEN24_en&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_content=perfmax&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmMayBhDuARIsAM9HM8dHLxveW6-B1mmEXjiI2OKo4BBhXBTANXM6mgT1MBtn457IBhcY42IaAqbAEALw_wcB\">3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers\u003C\u002Fa> is available for anyone for $48 a year. Anyone can join the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.solidworks.com\u002Fsolution\u002F3dexperience-solidworks-makers\">Makers Community\u003C\u002Fa> for free.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This Memorial Day, I find myself honoring the memory of my father and father-in-law, that were veterans. Unfortunately, I fell and fractured my knee, wearing a complete knee immobilizer that is secured through a series of straps from the top of my thigh to just above the ankle – for about 12 more weeks, day, night and even sleeping.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Throughout the years, I have seen Veterans design simple DIY devices to help themselves through injury.  Although I could never understand their pain and their sacrifice, I do know the individual copy of SOLIDWORKS helps many. I also know being forced to remain stationary for weeks makes you think, “How can this device be better?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"503\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fdiy-brace-stopper-for-knee-immobilizer-solidworks-edu-blog-503x615-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47617\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fdiy-brace-stopper-for-knee-immobilizer-solidworks-edu-blog-503x615-1.jpg.webp 503w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fdiy-brace-stopper-for-knee-immobilizer-solidworks-edu-blog-503x615-1-245x300.jpg.webp 245w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 503px) 100vw, 503px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>As I tried to walk straight – legged today, the weight of the knee immobilizer began to fall, causing pressure on the knee.  Time to debug the problem.  Step1. Tighten the straps.  Overtime and movement, the straps would loosen, again the brace would fall.  Step 2. Support from the waist. I used a tool belt and added straps from the top support to my belt  – but there was too much movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Revision 1.  Get a piece of foam from some packing material and painters tape (so I could remove it quickly)  and create a support cuff under the brace.  This worked with some success but with a hot sunny day and slight cuff moment, the skin got red.  Revision 2.  Tomorrow, I will try a gauze lining and some other cotton material to create a new cuff.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fsolidworks-edu-blog-memorial-day-2024-xdesign-615x411-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47618\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fsolidworks-edu-blog-memorial-day-2024-xdesign-615x411-1.jpg.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fsolidworks-edu-blog-memorial-day-2024-xdesign-615x411-1-300x200.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>Without the ability to sit for long periods of time, it’s difficult to use my big PC with SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD.  I decided to use SOLIDWORKS xDesign on a Tablet to create some sketches that I can use to create patterns for materials to cut out. SOLIDWORKS xDesign is 100% browser based and can be used on Macs, Chromebooks and even older Windows PCs.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>I have great “maker” role models with my colleagues to inspire me, R&D engineer and part time fashion designer, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Frachael-naoum-cswe\u002F\">Rachael Naoum, \u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"445\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Frachael-naoum-maker-custom-shoe-design.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47619\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Frachael-naoum-maker-custom-shoe-design.jpg.webp 445w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Frachael-naoum-maker-custom-shoe-design-298x300.jpg.webp 298w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Frachael-naoum-maker-custom-shoe-design-150x150.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 445px) 100vw, 445px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>and engineers, designers and makers,  \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fsal-lama-62ab0b52\u002F\">Sal Lama\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fchinloolama\u002F\">Chin Loo Lama\u003C\u002Fa> in “Our Next Make.”  Sal and Chin Loo take you through amazing DIY projects.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cdiv class=\"ds-video\">\u003Ca data-3ds-videoplayer=\"modal\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=auDEP0SU8GY\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cspan class=\"ImageCover Border Block\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\u002F\u002Fimg.youtube.com\u002Fvi\u002FauDEP0SU8GY\u002Fhqdefault.jpg); width:100%; height: 100%;\">\u003Cspan class=\"Btn--circle isCenter\">\u003Ci class=\"Icon Icon--playBig\">\u003C\u002Fi>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cp>This weekend, celebrate with a veteran, a maker  or your family and friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Design well, Marie\u003C\u002Fp>","2024-05-25T18:36:28",{"node":34,"__typename":45},{"nicename":35,"description":36,"slug":37,"name":38,"firstName":39,"lastName":40,"avatar":41,"__typename":44},"marie-planchard","Marie Planchard is an education and engineering advocate. 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