Can 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
... ContinuedSolidWorks World 2014 Partner Spotlight: BobCAD-CAM Inc.
Every year in the weeks leading up to SolidWorks World, we give attendees a chance to learn about some of our Solution Partners attending the event and setting up booths in the Partner Pavilion. Our partners play a big role
... ContinuedSolidWorks Customers Making A Difference
There are many challenges when introducing new technologies to developing countries, and the main one often isn’t cost or distribution—it’s adoption. Think about all the things that you do because your mother or father or another family member showed you
... ContinuedSolidWorks World 2014 Partner Profile: Varatech
Every year in the weeks leading up to SolidWorks World, we give attendees a chance to learn about some of our Solution Partners attending the event and setting up booths in the Partner Pavilion. Our partners play a big role
... Continued3DMP: 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
... ContinuedAnnouncing the winners of the Ocean Cleanup Contest
Back in October, we launched a contest in cooperation with The Ocean Cleanup team based in The Netherlands. Engineers and designers around the world were challenged to design the floating booms integral to the design of the floating collection platforms
... ContinuedAnnouncing the winners of the SolidWorks World 2014 Holiday Gift Contest
Earlier this month we asked you to let us know what kinds of holiday gifts you’d like to design in SolidWorks and give to someone else. We got some great entries, and after consulting with the judges, we’ve decided on
... 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
... ContinuedSolidWorks World 2014 Partner Spotlight: Mastercam
Every year in the weeks leading up to SolidWorks World, we give attendees a chance to learn about some of our Solution Partners attending the event and setting up booths in the Partner Pavilion. Our partners play a big role
... 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 User Group Leaders Like to Gather
Every year 100-200 SolidWorks User Group leaders take advantage of their free admission to SolidWorks World. They come for the same reasons as other attendees – technical sessions, the exhibits, the keynotes and the networking. But they also come for
... ContinuedSixteen Years of Tips and Tricks – Phil Sluder
According to my records, there are 67 people that have attended every single SolidWorks World conference – 31 reseller employees, 2 members of the press, 7 exhibitors, 21 SolidWorks employees, and 6 SolidWorks users. I consider myself fortunate to be included
... 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
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