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Congratulations to The University of Michigan Solar Team
On Saturday, The University of Michigan (U-M) solar racing team won its fourth consecutive American Solar Challenge (ASC), which is a 1,600 mile, week-long endurance race that began in Rochester, NY and concluded in St. Paul, MN. The win earned
... ContinuedDemystifying the Color Settings in SolidWorks Parts and Assemblies
Applying colors to parts and assemblies in SolidWorks is not a difficult task, but one must be aware of the many levels at which color can be applied as well as what feature colors ‘overrule’ one another. Colors can be
... ContinuedLicense vs. Subscription: What’s the Difference?
The art and science of asking questions is the source of all knowledge. -Thomas Berger A very common question we receive here at SolidWorks (actually one of the top 5) is the difference between a subscription and a license.
... ContinuedUsing Curvature Combs to Inspect Curvature
One of my favorite ways to inspect curvature is to use curvature combs. These are graphical elements that display the amount of curvature at a given point on a sketch element. They’re fantastic for predicting problem areas in sketches, especially
... ContinuedDissolving Subassemblies for Indented BOM
The Indented Bill of Materials style will list all subassemblies as an item, along with all components of the subassembly. If you have a subassembly that should only list the parts but keep all other subassemblies as indented, you can dissolve subassemblies
... ContinuedVideo double feature: SolidWorks makes designing & documenting sheet metal parts simple
SolidWorks Premium has lots of tools and features that give you the control to handle the unique challenges of sheet metal design. You can design from scratch or convert your 3D model to sheet metal. Designs can be automatically flattened
... ContinuedIncluding Reference Axes in Library Features
Have you ever tried to create a library feature in SolidWorks, but ran into an issue when trying to include a reference axis as part of the feature? Here's how we get that reference geometry included. Create your library feature
... ContinuedSketches That Enforce Proportion
Sometimes a sketched feature is not intended to produce a particular dimension, so much as to create a chosen proportion. The most obvious way to enforce proportionality between any two dimensions in SolidWorks is to write an equation. Equations are
... ContinuedMating Linear and Spherical Components
I was recently contacted by a customer who designs and manufactures a range of optical and crystal monitoring and control systems. Included in their design work is the requirement to position lens components with a high level of precision. This
... ContinuedFlying High with Martin Aircraft
What do Buzz Lightyear, Boba Fett and The Rocketeer all have in common? All three are fictional characters that sport jetpacks and turn into high-flying stars. The characters also helped us dream of a day when mankind can fly without the confines of an airplane or helicopter –- a dream that is now a reality thanks to the Martin Jetpack.
Where are you using eDrawings for iPad?
We announced eDrawings® for iPad earlier this month, and the response has been incredible. If you haven't done it already, you can download eDrawings® for iPad today from the Apple store , and you can learn more about the features and
... ContinuedSolidWorks Partner Profile: InspectionXpert
Tell us about InspectionXpert. What do you do? We are a software development company that provides automation tools for quality inspection departments. We sell versions of InspectionXpert that work with PDF/TIFF files and with CAD software such as SolidWorks.
... ContinuedTop Five Return on Investment Areas for EPDM
If you’re reading this post, you’ve likely wondered at some point about how you can help rationalize what may be perceived by some as “intangible” – the return on your investment for implementing a data management solution. Many of our
... ContinuedYou Asked. We Answered. Introducing eDrawings for iPad.
You’re constantly on the go, and the process of making sure you and your customers can understand and see what’s happening with a project hasn’t always been easy–up until now. In an effort to give you what you need, when/where
... ContinuedNew mobile app coming next week—guess what it is and get it for free!
There's some big news coming next week from SolidWorks. We're releasing our first design-related mobile app, and while we won't let the cat out of the bag just yet, we will give you a chance to win it for free.
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