CEO Bertrand Sicot’s perspective on SolidWorks 2013
Earlier today we unveiled the new features included in SolidWorks 2013. We are excited about this release, which includes new tools for geometry creation, productivity, collaboration and more. But something you won’t get on our SolidWorks 2013 website is news
... ContinuedSolidWorks 2013 has arrived
Every fall, a new version of SolidWorks is unveiled. We’re always really excited about all of the new functionality that goes into every release, and you’ve probably heard that over 90% of enhancements are driven by customer requests. That’s true
... ContinuedSolidWorks 2013 Sneak Peek: Any Component as Envelope
SolidWorks 2013 gives you the ability to make envelopes from subassemblies. Workflow improvements include designating components as envelopes as you insert them into assemblies, and changing components to or from envelopes at any time. New options let you adjust envelope
... ContinuedCatching up with customers and partners at the SolidWorks 2013 media day
Yesterday, SolidWorks hosted its annual media event to ring in the launch of SolidWorks 2013 – coming soon to a reseller near you! We featured some great customers and partners like Motoczysz, BPG Werks, Travertson Motorcycles and Objet 3D Printing.
... ContinuedWonders of Weldments
3+ Way Mitres in Weldments When building steel frames, particularly in circular tube you can strange results when 3 or more tubes come together and you and to trim them all back. You could end up with something like this:
... ContinuedSolidWorks 2013 Sneak Peek: Mates in Mirrored Subassemblies
Here’s yet another new feature for 2013. When you create an opposite-hand version while mirroring a subassembly, all the standard mates in the subassembly are mirrored as well. Previously, standard mates within the subassembly that mated to the default planes
... ContinuedCSWE Profile: Will Mayo
Name: William Mayo Position: Design Engineer Company: IDEAL Fastener Corporation Date of CSWP: Nov, 2009 Date of CSWE: Aug, 2010 Advanced Certifications: Sheet Metal, Surfacing, Mold Tools William (Will) Mayo has been a CSWE since 2010 and is one
... ContinuedBosch Designs Across Industries with SolidWorks Software
Car maintenance is a necessary evil for most car owners – you know you have to do it, but many of us avoid it or put it off until the car needs repair. While going to the auto mechanic may
... ContinuedSolidWorks 2013 Sneak Peek: Exclude Components During Interference Detection
In SolidWorks 2013, you can exclude selected components in Interference Detection. You can filter components with matching cosmetic threads from Interference Detection results and place them in a separate folder. You can exclude interferences involving hidden components, as well as
... ContinuedeDrawings Pro for iPad is available now!
You may recall that we released eDrawings for iPad earlier this year, which lets you view and review native eDrawings® files, DraftSight® files, SolidWorks® parts, assemblies and drawings files. But some of you have been asking us to expand the
... ContinuedWalk A Mile in Your Shoes with Wolverine Worldwide, Inc.
From experience, I know that the perfect shoe can be hard to find, especially when you are looking for anything ranging from casual shoes to hiking boots and occupational footwear. To be able to walk a mile in your shoes,
... ContinuedSolidWorks 2013 Sneak Peek: Insert Multiple Components in Assemblies
Here’s another new feature for 2013. In the Insert Components PropertyManager, you can select multiple components at a time and then insert each one in succession without returning to the PropertyManager. Also, if you double-click the assembly origin, all the
... ContinuedDiscussion about Dual Dimensions
This article is based on an article that originally appeared on SolidWorks Legion. Dual dimensioning is the drafting practice of using multiple units of measure in a dimension in the same direction of a feature. SolidWorks and many other CAD
... ContinuedSolidWorks 2013 Sneak Peek: Auto-Dimension While Sketching
While SolidWorks has had the ability to add dimensions while sketching for some time, SolidWorks 2013 makes it a whole lot more intuitive. Now, when you enter dimension values while sketching, SolidWorks will automatically add it to the geometry. But
... ContinuedSave time and money with our top five FREE tools for engineers
It doesn’t matter who you are or what you do–everyone loves getting something for free. And if that free something can help you get your job done, even better. SolidWorks Product Marketing Specialist Jeremy Regnerus has put together a list
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