MySolidWorks Learning
MySolidWorks Learning is a new service that provides you with access to online learning content. You now can learn SOLIDWORKS on your own schedule, at your own pace, from the convenience of your desktop or mobile device. It’s easy to
... ContinuedAre simulation tools only for analysts, or can designers use them too?
I often get this question from companies searching to optimize product development, from journalists writing about virtual simulation, or even from colleagues. When I think about it, I have the feeling that this is an old debate, but still a
... ContinuedWhat Do Star Chasers, Hello Kitty Bottles and Entrepreneurs Have in Common?
One of the best parts of my jobs in SOLIDWORKS marketing has always been learning about all the cool things our customers do. We recently published some new customer case stories that are a little more consumer-facing – touching us
... 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
... ContinuedBringing the Past into the Future with SOLIDWORKS
As you might recall, in my last post I talked about my experience taking the SOLIDWORKS Essentials class here at the office, and my decision to try modeling an old camera I have at home. After the class was completed,
... ContinuedGreater Evansville Area Sets a Record – Scott is Happy
The Greater Evansville Area SOLIDWORKS User Group set a new attendance record last week, and group leader Scott Baugh shared some of his thoughts. At this time last year we had the largest meeting on record, well…we broke that record
... ContinuedDon’t pay thousands to upgrade your 2D CAD software
On April 8,2014, Microsoft will end support for their Microsoft XP operating system. According to their website: If you continue to use Windows XP after support ends, your computer will still work but it might become more vulnerable to security
... ContinuedHugh Herr and Boston Marathon Victim Inspire Audience at TED Conference Last Week
Last Wednesday at the annual TED Conference in Vancouver, B.C., Hugh Herr, director of biomechatronics at the MIT Media Lab, inspired the audience in the same way he did at SOLIDWORKS World this year. This time, he shared the stage
... ContinuedTen Ways To Innovate on a Budget
You’d be hard-pressed to walk into any space full of creative people and not see, hear, or feel the power of innovative thinking. While the notion of “innovation” can be applied to everything from food science development to urban expansion,
... ContinuedConcept Before CAD Episode 2: Designing a Better Whiteboard
Concept Before CAD is all about what designers and engineers do before they begin detailed CAD design. We’ve been learning from our customers about the tasks they perform and the tools they use for conceptual design. It turns out there
... ContinuedDo I Really Need Analysis Software?
Do I really need analysis software? It’s a valid question, and one I hear from customers on occasion. Being a designer myself, I feel that I have a good head for figuring out if a design can be easily manufactured,
... ContinuedBest Start-Up Practices for SOLIDWORKS Newbies
You were ecstatic when the company approved the purchase of SOLIDWORKS and training for your staff. In no time, you had the software, the manpower and the skills. Then, one day, you realized your team wasn’t delivering as expected. You were
... 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.
... ContinuedI'm Visiting a Couple of "-ville" Cities This Week
Before moving back to Austin proper a couple of years ago, I lived in the Texas town of Pflugerville. I’ve also been lucky enough to visit Huntsville, Naperville, Asheville, Evansville, Starkville, and Greenville as part of my job duties. This
... ContinuedWhat is the Customer Portal and My.SolidWorks.com?
Do you spend hours searching Google and asking your colleagues how to fix your designs or use certain functions in SOLIDWORKS? Do you want to work smarter and more efficiently rather than wasting time on figuring out functionality? Sign up
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