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SOLIDWORKS 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 Simulation 2019 Topology Study Constraints
Topology studies in SOLIDWORKS Simulation give you insight to help determine the best design for a set of constraints.
... ContinuedTechnical Support FAQ: Upgrading SOLIDWORKS
The best way to ensure SOLIDWORKS runs smoothly on your computer system is with a clean install. Upgrading SOLIDWORKS installations is generally straightforward, but there are different approaches to the upgrade based on your situation. In this blog, we’ll take
... ContinuedWrap Feature Fun: Carving a Jack-O’-Lantern in SOLIDWORKS
The Wrap feature in SOLIDWORKS has been around since the early versions, but it just recently got a major enhancement. In SOLIDWORKS 2017, this feature gained the ability to apply the wrap to any surface, an upgrade from just analytical
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Complex Surface Part 6
Complex Surface 6: This model was created using only surface body features and then the surface bodies are turned solid bodies using thicken commands. This part is symmetric about the Right Plane. A Planar Surface will be used as
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Nutcracker Tutorial
Nutcracker: This nutcracker showcases multi-body modeling to create a simple assembly. Revolve and extrude features create the main shapes of the nutcracker. Positions of the handle are represented with configurations and Move Body. Split Lines are used to divide faces of
... ContinuedConfiguring SOLIDWORKS for new Templates
Once Templates have been created, SOLIDWORKS has to be set up so they work correctly. The first thing to do is choose a location where you want these to be stored. It is advisable to choose a location which all
... ContinuedThrowback Thursdays: Weldments
Sometimes when looking at what to post for Throwback Thursdays, I immediately think to the late 90’s for ideas. This is most likely because when people on Facebook post their own pictures on Throwback Thursdays, this era seem to bring
... ContinuedSolidWorks Part Reviewer: Simple Weldment Part 2
Simple Weldment Part 2: A weldment is an object made up of several parts welded together. SolidWorks represents this model as a multibody solid NOT as an assembly. This rectangular tubing element was created as a separate group from the port
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