Author Archives: Robert Benenato
The Benefits of Integrating SOLIDWORKS for Taylor Guitars
Chances are, if you’ve ever found yourself adventuring into an Acoustic Room at your local Guitar Center, you’ve seen a Taylor Guitar. You’ve probably even picked one up along the way and started playing your favorite song – or at
... ContinuedPaul Reed Smith (PRS) Guitars: Commitment to Innovation
As a world premier guitar manufacturer, PRS Guitars are known for creating some of the most amazing, high quality, reliable musical instruments. From Carlos Santana to Dave Navarro, many signature artists endorsed by PRS Guitars would also agree. As a
... ContinuedHow do I become a SOLIDWORKS reseller?
Since the very beginning, SOLIDWORKS has been sold through a value-added reseller channel. This arrangement has been a key part of our success, and the independent businesses who sell SOLIDWORKS solutions are unrivaled in the engineering software business. Resellers are
... ContinuedWill your graphics card work with SOLIDWORKS?
Whether you’re a beginner using SOLIDWORKS software for the first time or a long-time SOLIDWORKS user, it’s important to make sure that you have a certified graphics card in order to ensure the best possible performance and stability of your system.
... ContinuedIs financing available for SolidWorks software?
Is your company ready to start using SolidWorks, but also looking for a way to offset some of the up-front costs? While we don’t offer financing options at the corporate level, many SolidWorks value-added resellers do, along with other possible
... ContinuedHow can I view dimensions in an eDrawings file?
Here’s a question that comes up pretty often: you recently downloaded the free eDrawings Viewer so you can review designs created by members of your extended team. But while reviewing the designs, you notice that the dimensions in the drawings
... ContinuedWhat is the price of SolidWorks?
So your company is considering SolidWorks for its engineering and design needs. Great! A question that invariably comes up is “how much does SolidWorks cost?” Because SolidWorks products are sold through a worldwide network of certified value-added resellers, pricing varies
... ContinuedCan I run SolidWorks on my computer?
Maybe you’re getting ready to install SolidWorks for the first time, but you’re not sure if your computer is up to the task. Or maybe you’re ready to upgrade to the latest model workstation, and want to ensure that you’re
... ContinuedCan I upgrade from one SolidWorks package to another?
As many of you know, SolidWorks 3D CAD software is available in three different packages. SolidWorks Standard is a powerful 3D design solution for rapid creation of parts, assemblies, and 2D drawings. The next step up is SolidWorks Professional, which builds
... ContinuedHow do I learn SolidWorks?
You’ve decided to commit to learning SolidWorks. Great, but how? One of the most common questions we get from social media platforms is “how do I learn SolidWorks?” If you’re not sure how to get started, don’t worry. The good
... ContinuedHow do I view SolidWorks files if I don’t have SolidWorks?
Do you ever have designs that you need to share with members of an extended team, or with clients who don’t use SolidWorks themselves? Or do you ever need to review designs from a personal computer, possibly at home or
... ContinuedWant to try SolidWorks for free? Learn how to get a trial version.
If there’s one thing that I think everyone would agree with, it’s that we all like to try products before we buy them. At SolidWorks, we understand how important cost can be when determining which CAD software best fits your
... ContinuedKnowing When to Contact Your Reseller for Support
It has always been our policy that customers are required to contact a local SolidWorks Value Added Reseller (VAR) for technical support. However, customers sometimes run into problems that don’t necessarily fall under the ‘support” umbrella, and are unsure about
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