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SOLIDWORKS Simulation – Define Shell Elements by Selected Faces
SOLIDWORKS Simulation When simulating large, thin objects it is much more simple, computationally, to define these types of objects as shell elements rather than solid elements. The problem is that most beginner simulation users are not comfortable with this element
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Tech Tip: Surfacing Techniques Made Easy
Many high quality designs are created using Surfacing commands in SOLIDWORKS. These commands can seem daunting to use if you’re not too experienced, however many of them are a lot simpler than you may think! For example, many thin-walled bodies
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Bowling Pin Tutorial
Bowling Pin: This model shows how to use split line curves. It also has newer SOLIDWORKS functionality using circular profile sweeps. The circular profile sweep eliminates the need for an additional sketch with a circle on it to create the
... ContinuedUsing SOLIDWORKS 3D Interconnect With Sheet Metal Parts
The new 3D Interconnect functionality introduced in SOLIDWORKS 2017 is useful when working with a variety of native non-SOLIDWORKS files, including parts that are sheet metal in nature. A Note On Methodology There are a few ways to add sheet metal
... 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
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Harry Potter’s Golden Snitch Tutorial – Part 2
It’s safe to say that Quidditch is Harry Potter’s favorite wizarding pastime. As Hagrid would say, a wizard’s passion for Quidditch is the equivalent to a muggle’s passion for football. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the first publication
... Continued7 Insider Secrets to Create Amazing Illustrated Manuals with SOLIDWORKS Composer
By Ferry Vermeulen and Vadim Rybakov You have spent months, or even years, on the development of your super user-friendly product, but the user manual still sucks. You don’t want your user to have a bad customer experience due to
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Modeling Challenge – Measuring Imported Fillets
* This is one of a series of modeling challenges you can use to test your SOLIDWORKS skills. First, read the challenge and try to figure out a solution on your own. Then, compare your solution with my good, better,
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Harry Potter’s Golden Snitch Tutorial – Part 1
It’s safe to say that Quidditch is Harry Potter’s favorite wizarding pastime. As Hagrid would say, a wizard’s passion for Quidditch is the equivalent to a muggle’s passion for football. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the first publication
... ContinuedSOLIDCRAFT – Using SOLIDWORKS API for Fun and Games
What is SOLIDWORKS API? SOLIDWORKS API is a gateway to automating your design process and data management. Using .NET compatible languages (VB, C#, C++) one can write small macros or build full-blown add-ins for modelling, routine edits and feeding data
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