SolidWorks 2009 Student Edition now available–featuring 64-bit support!
Here's some good news for student and educators out there. As of today, the new SolidWorks Student Edition software is available for sale. This edition is based on SolidWorks 2009, and now includes support for 64-bit operating systems. I get
... ContinuedWhat do I get out of it?
As part of my job I regularly get people telling me they want to use simulation for this or that, and it got me thinking, “what is the biggest benefit people get from using these tools?” Having a random dig
... ContinuedExtended support for SolidWorks CAD software
Earlier this week, we announced an exciting update to our subscription support program. If you haven’t already read the press release, here’s the basic gist of it. Up to now, the support period for any given version of SolidWorks ended
... ContinuedInterested in Sustainable Product Design?
Listen to this 7min podcast SolidWorks Technical Manager, Kishore Boyalakuntla, explains the concept of Sustainable Design and the role of SolidWorks in engineering Sustainable Design products.
... ContinuedProduct Data Management (PDM) Basics III – Versioning and Revisioning – Rich Allen
Thanks for reading and commenting on this Blog. In this installment, we will explore the concepts of versioning and revisioning or the incredible PDM Time Machine. The Design Process As you work on your designs in the form of
... ContinuedThe SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package: now available in Europe
When we launched the Engineering Stimulus Package last month, we had a number of people ask when it would be available in Europe. So here's the good news–it's available now. If you live in Europe and you're unemployed, visit www.solidworks.com/ESP
... ContinuedPremium videos!
Premium makes a difference… Learn what it can do for you!!! Have a look at the videos.
... ContinuedSimulation starters
Hello from the world of SolidWorks Simulation, my name is Tony Eckersley and yes I really do look like that picture in real life. Thanks Justin!! Let me introduce myself first, I live in the North West of England and
... ContinuedA quick way to find under defined sketches!
Making sketches fully defined is good practice, it makes changes more predictable. SolidWorks has an option to always use fully defined sketches. I’m sure I am like a lot of SolidWorks users who prefer the freedom of creating sketches without
... ContinuedSolidWorks Express Newsletter out today!
The Express newsletter contains the latest news, tips and information related to all things SolidWorks. If you have not signed up for this you can request your copy through the customer portal or by following this link: In this
... ContinuedSWUGN Summit – Atlanta
The SWUGN Summit series moves to Atlanta, Georgia on May 19th. Atlanta Metro SolidWorks User Group leader Tom Ellis is very excited about the event, and has several group members that are ready to present. SolidWorks own Philip Thomas will be
... ContinuedGiving the customers what they don’t know they want
There are days when I pinch myself for the fun I get to have. That happened again last Friday, when I got to spend the day at SolidWorks' millionth-seat customer OGIO International. Despite serious jet lag from an international flight,
... ContinuedCool product ! G’reee’n Chair made of Recycled Video Game Plastic
What a great example of innovation and creative design thinking around sustainability issues!! The Reee Chair is one of the few emerging sustainable products to back up its claim of being waste neutral. Made from the plastic of 9 Sony
... ContinuedWhat do 1, 2007, and 1,000,000 Have in Common
Nothing really, but each number will show up here in this catch-up post. 1The 1st SWUGN Summit event of the year was held this week in Orlando, and we all had a great time. Thanks to Casey Gorman, Matt Rece,
... ContinuedUnzipping a quick tip…
I love tips that make simple things even easier… here is one I found on Rob Jenson's Blog a few weeks ago https://www.robjensenblog.com/2009/03/03/tip-of-the-week-zip-files/ I found this really use full just 10 minutes ago when I downloaded a file from 3D
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