So I went to SolidWorks Corporation yesterday to see where SolidWorks, the software that enabled me to get the job that I have, is made. When I started my blog, there were people who helped me get things going and who, still, help me out. These people work at SolidWorks, and I wanted to be [...]
Dec
28
Free Stuff from 3DConnexion
Ok my loyal readers, I’ve got stuff to give away from 3DConnexion. I’ve completed my review of the SpaceNavigator and I’ll get to the SpaceExplorer once I return to Seattle. I spoke with Rick Lando about what to do with the hardware once I was done with it and he gave me the go ahead [...]
Dec
27
SpaceNavigator – Worth the money?
Is the SpaceNavigator worth the money? I’d say so. Its compactness makes it great for travelling (I’m presently on the east coast…supposedly on vacation), yet it’s tough enough to endure the trip. When you pick it up, you can feel its robustness. It has what appears to be a stainless steel base with gives it [...]
Dec
20
SpaceNavigator & SpaceExplorer on my desk!
First, for those of you who don’t live in western Washington/Northern Oregon, the news had it all wrong, we didn’t have a windstorm, it was a nor’ easter. I grew up on the east coast and I know what was is. I’d even argue that it was a category 1 hurricane. Granted, it was a [...]
Dec
15
Man vs. Machine
New from the SolidWorks Marketing Department, watch Mr. Torimoto, the world’s greatest origami master, go up against SolidWorks in a robot creation race. After watching, you can order your own origami robot kit! Click here to watch the video and order your kit. At the very least, the video is entertaining!
Dec
15
Sheetmetal Tip – Creating cuts in bends
I’ve seen this come up a lot in various SolidWorks forums, so I figured I’d go ahead and post a little something about it. When you need to insert a cut on a bend in sheetmetal, you need to use the Fold and Unfold commands, not the Flatten command. If you use the Flatten command, [...]
Dec
13
Pinion Software – Let’s talk protection
Pinion Software has a great product for protecting documents that you need to send out to suppliers, customers or vendors. Using their Desktop Packager ($299), you can determine how long someone can view the document, whether it is password protected or whether they can print it. You can set an activation date, determining when someone [...]
Dec
11
Going to SolidWorks Corp, what would you ask?
I’m heading back east at the end of the month for a much needed vacation. I’m looking forward to seeing my parents and sisters, nephews, nieces and friends. My sister lives outside of Boston, not too far from Concord. So I figured I’d find out about stopping in to see SolidWorks Corporation from the inside. [...]
Dec
06
3dConnexion – New Stuff Teaser
Rick Lando is teasing me, so I figured I’d pass it on. He sent me an email verifying my shipping address. I can only assume it’s because he’s shipping me something. What they’re shipping I don’t know, and that just doesn’t seem right. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll graciously accept whatever they send me. Being [...]
Dec
05
i.get.it – SolidWorks Training online
While it’s been about a year since I’ve used iKnowledge Solutions’ i.get.it online training, I do remember that it was a big part of my being able to pass the Certified SolidWorks Professional exam. While I did find the online videos somewhat clumsy, they were definitely helpful. i.get.it is the only eLearning tool for SolidWorks. [...]