Author Archives: GSC
SOLIDWORKS PCB Rookie Camp: Wire or Bus Entry
SOLIDWORKS PCB gives you a winning formula by providing options when entering a bus! A bus carries multiple signals on a single line to help keep your drawings clean and concise. I use 2 options when adding a signal to
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS PCB Rookie Camp: Shortcuts & Fundamentals
If you’ve ever listened to a coach’s press conference, you’ve heard countless cliches about “practicing the fundamentals.” Well, these phrases are cliches because they’re true! Mastering the fundamentals and tuning proper techniques is the first step toward success! In the next part of
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS PCB Rookie Camp: IPC Compliant Footprint Wizard
While the loads of data pasting capabilities of the schematic symbol wizard gave users something to cheer about, the rookie of the year in SOLIDWORKS PCB 2018 turned out to be the IPC Compliant Footprint Wizard. This thing has some fancy footwork!
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS PCB Rookie Camp: Schematic Symbol Wizard
As a newer addition to the SOLIDWORKS roster, PCB is still working hard to build its legacy. With new features like the Schematic Symbol Wizard, it’s turning heads with its blinding speed as it helps you crank out new symbols
... ContinuedSketching Enhancements in SOLIDWORKS
Continuing in our exploration of recent (and not-so-recent) enhancements to SOLIDWORKS, we’ll turn our attention to sketching. Check out the video and see how many new things you can catch! This blog is authored by Jeff Setzer, GSC’s resident SOLIDWORKS
... ContinuedWhat IS the Best CPU for SOLIDWORKS?
There seems to be a fair amount of confusion about the best computer CPUs for SOLIDWORKS performance. Over the past several months, I’ve seen blogs, forum posts, and presentations that skirt around the subject, with nebulous statements, and in some
... ContinuedQuicker Assembly Modeling in SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS is constantly adding new tweaks to the software in an effort to make our lives easier. However, sometimes we fall back to the way we’ve done things in the past. Let’s step outside of our ingrained methods and take a
... ContinuedQuickly Delete Surface Holes In SOLIDWORKS
Have you ever imported surfaces from an outside design system, only to be greeted with surface holes, gaps, and voids in the resulting model? We have identified some easy techniques to address these situations. Even longtime SOLIDWORKS users may be
... ContinuedCustomizing SOLIDWORKS: Making it Work for You
SOLIDWORKS offers a number of ways to customize the software to make it faster to access the tools you use the most. Two areas that will benefit you the most: Command Locations CommandManager Menu items Toolbars Shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts Mouse
... ContinuedTop 10 Favorite Features in SOLIDWORKS 2018
GSC’s technical experts have each selected their favorite features in SOLIDWORKS 2018. GSC’s Top 10 Features in SOLIDWORKS 2018 Mesh Modeling Now you can bring in 3D polygon mesh data and incorporate this data into your SOLIDWORKS designs. Mirror 3D
... Continued