Want a way to view interdependencies between features and parts in SolidWorks? Well, SolidMap claims to be able to do just that, including showing circular references! We’ll just have to see about that, won’t we? I have the software, now I’m going to take it for a spin around the block a time or two. [...]
Feb
26
Feb
24
Strange Goings On
Now, I realize that this blog is supposed to be about SolidWorks and its associated hardware and software, but I feel the need to vent a little bit. I’ve recently begun receiving emails from someone who shall remain anonymous. These emails are, essentially, bulk emails as I’ve been added to this person’s ‘press release’ group. [...]
Feb
23
It’s Friday…Go fly a plane!!
You have to try this! Go to www.solidworks.com/paperpilot. Design your own paper airplane and see how well it flies. Sure, you’re productivity will go down but, hey, it’s Friday!!
Feb
21
Vista?
For those of you who don’t read Matt Lombard’s blog (which is really a HUGE mistake on your part), you should, at the very least, check out his latest post regarding Vista and SolidWorks. Click here to get to it.
Feb
21
3DConnexion and Acrobat 3D
I received and email from 3DConnexion this morning announcing support for Adobe Acrobat 3D. While it will require you to download a new driver, available here, I suspect it will be a great experience for those of you who use Acrobat 3D. You’ll be able to control both the document and the model with your [...]
Feb
18
Long time, no post
It’s been a while since I’ve posted and to you, my loyal reader, I apologize. Work has been overly hectic and things became rather tenuous with the sudden departure of my boss. I was completely caught off guard by the turn of events, as was everyone else in engineering. My boss, the VP of engineering [...]
Feb
07
SWW – Mardi Gras World Party
Here’s a picture of the bloggers at the user party tonight at Mardi Gras World. From left to right: Rob Rodriguez, Anna Wood, Ricky Jordan, me, Ben Eadie, Matt Lombard and Lenny Kikstra. Everyone else arrived a while before I did and they were all in a really good mood when I got there. Mardi [...]
Feb
06
SWW – Tuesday
Ahh, Tuesday… The day started off with a 20 oz mocha. No breakfast as I had to attend a vendor partner meeting. I was introduced to the attendees so that, when I hit them up for demos, they’d know who I was. It worked out well later in the day…more about that a few paragraphs [...]
Feb
05
SolidWorks World – Monday
Ok, first things first…We have a winner! Two actually. Gerald Davis caught me outside my hotel this morning and laid claim to the SpaceNavigator and Jeff Arthur found me at 4pm to take the SpaceNavigator. Congratulations to both of you and I hope you enjoy your new toys! The morning started off with a buffet [...]
Feb
04
Find me tomorrow to win!
Ok, for those of you who took the survey and are now wondering how to find me, I’m going to give you my schedule for tomorrow. Remember, you’ll need to have the coupon with you to win either the SpaceExplorer or the SpaceNavigator. Breakfast at 7, followed by the general session. Time allowing, I’ll probably [...]