Author Archives: Stephen Petrock
What’s Old Over the Past Decade – The 40 most memorable enhancements from 2007-2017
Since you’ve had a month or so to play around with all the newest features in SOLIDWORKS 2018, let’s take a step back and revisit all of the coolest enhancements over the last decade as we showcase “What’s Old from 2007-2017.”
... ContinuedGPS For SOLIDWORKS- How to navigate around your models
Moving around and manipulating your models is a key skill to being a SOLIDWORKS power user. Here’s all the tips you’ll need to know to help you navigate around your models.
... ContinuedAll About Zebra Stripes
Zebra stripes is a very powerful tool for evaluating geometry. It should be used by every designer but not everyone knows exactly what it does and how to interpret it. Check out the video to understand everything about zebra stripes in SOLIDWORKS.
... ContinuedTime Saving Tips You Can Use Everyday
Here are 5 tips you can use on a daily basis to help save time with SOLIDWORKS. No matter what you’re designing, you can use these tips to save you a ton of time.
... ContinuedCompatible or Incompatible – Your guide to meshing bonded contacts
Setting up your simulations is a straight forward process made up of just a handful of steps like defining your materials, loads, and fixtures – capturing the real-world environment as closely as possible. And before you can move on to
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Simulation in the Real World: Onsite in Peru at the Nazca Lines
SOLIDWORKS Simulation offers a virtual world to test your designs. We often use the phrase “real world simulation” when we talk about SOLIDWORKS Simulation, but this phrase took on a whole different meaning for me on a recent trip to
... ContinuedIs This a Good FEA Mesh? Here’s How to Answer Yes, No, and All-You-Need-to-Know About Meshing Infographic
Meshing a model is an integral step in performing any simulation. There’s no getting around it – it has to be done. Thanks to many improvements over the years, meshing has transformed from a very tedious, manual process into a
... ContinuedUse Your Own Materials in SOLIDWORKS Simulation
Virtually testing designs is an integral part of the design and innovation process. With a 3D model in SOLIDWORKS it’s easy to find out how strong or durable your design is using Simulation. But for a Simulation to be accurate,
... ContinuedNo More Disappearing Menu Boxes with this Trick
When it comes to designing, speed and efficiency definitely matter most. In SOLIDWORKS, the best way to do something usually turns out to be the quickest or most efficient way. One of the most best ways to focus on your
... ContinuedGet Oriented – Tricks for Orienting Your 3D Model Views in SOLIDWORKS
It’s no secret that a 3D model makes conveying your concepts, ideas, or designs easier than ever but, navigating around the 3D space can sometimes prove tricky. It can even sometimes seem borderline impossible. So, here are a few tips that
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