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3DMP: Creating Rich 3D Content with SolidWorks Composer
3DMP (3D Marketing & Production) is a newly formed company in France that specializes in multimedia and audiovisual tools. Part of Master Image, specialists in corporate branding and creators of documentaries, publicity for television, and corporate films, 3DMP provides
... ContinuedNew in SolidWorks 2014: saving sorts in BOMs
Tables have seen several improvements in SolidWorks 2014. One specifically for BOMs is the ability to save sorts. In previous versions of SolidWorks, sorting BOMs was a one time action. Each time you wanted to sort a BOM, you re-entered
... 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
... ContinuedMy Introduction to SolidWorks: Drawing a Pressure Plate
The last time I did any sort of design work was back in 1999, using a drafting board with a drawing arm, T-square, pencil and paper. Modeling a part in SolidWorks was a new experience for me, and to be
... ContinuedSolidWorks Sponsors US FIRST Robotics Teams
Robots are everywhere. Our commercial customers design and manufacture great robots and automation systems. Now all US FIRST teams can use the same software tools as our commercial customers. Use our easy application apply for sponsorship process for SolidWorks Sponsorship
... ContinuedSolidWorks World 2014 Top Ten Idea List is now open for voting
Idea creation is now complete. We are excited by the number of Idea submissions for the SolidWorks World 2014 Top Ten list. This year, we have the most submissions ever! Now’s the time to vote for Ideas that will make it to
... 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
... Continued“I want you to model a box…”
In my 13 years with SolidWorks, I never ventured out much past what I have been trained to do, and explore the outreaches of other teams. My accidental career sprouted its own wings and I became part of a team.
... ContinuedIs SolidWorks software available for Apple Mac and iOS devices?
You’ve seen their ads, you’ve browsed their stores, and chances are you probably already own one of their products. Apple is, without question, one of the most well-known brands in the world. All things considered, it makes perfect sense that
... ContinuedCSWP-DRWT exam tests drawing tools in SolidWorks, not drafting “best practices”
Jim Lucas of 3DEngr.com exaplains the SolidWorks CSWP advanced exam for Drawing Tools (CSWP-DRWT). In his series of articles, he walks through each of the problems on the Drawing Tools practice exam (the exam you should try out before taking
... ContinuedSolidWorks World is coming up fast: Other things to do while in San Diego
Due to the relatively good weather in San Diego all year long, attractions don’t have to close during the so-called Winter months. Here are some places you may wish to visit while in San Diego after SolidWorks World 2014. Have
... ContinuedWill everything you’re cooking for Thanksgiving be ready on time? Find out with SolidWorks Flow Simulation.
If you live in the US, you know that Thanksgiving is only a few days away. I’m pretty sure that many of you are looking forward to a family dinner with roasted turkey, stuffing and gravy! But I also know
... 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
... ContinuedIt was all sort of an accident, really….
Thirteen years at the same company is not actually how I had foreseen my future. It started off in the summer in between my Freshman year of college and a Sophomore year that I knew in my head wouldn’t exist.
... ContinuedWarning—Reading this May Save you Time and Money
In my opinion, the one thing missing from the SolidWorks offices in Boston is a production line. Obviously, designing software doesn’t require one, but seeing a product go from design to reality often reminds me of why we do what
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