Last night I helped to host the Seattle Area SolidWorks Power User Group meeting. It’s the first SASPUG meeting I’ve been to in a year, and I was very happy to see such a large turn out, especially where I’d organized the meeting. I suspect part of the draw was that Mike Puckett flew in to do a presentation. Having someone from the mothership present is always a good draw. Mike gave a rundown on the certification program, and the changes that the certification team has been working on. Looks like we’ll be seeing a new CSWP exam next year, as well as some more specialty exams.
Mike then did a Tips & Tricks presentation utilizing things he’s heard from SWUG meetings he’s been to around the country. His presentation was very well received and followed by a bit of Q&A.
Next up, after giving away some SolidWorks shwag, a SpacePilot and a certificate for advanced training from Hawk Ridge, was yours truly. I was happy to see that no one left before, or during, my presentation. It was the maiden voyage of my “SolidWorks Crashes & Slowdowns” (thanks, Richard) and it seemed well received. One thing that shocked me was how few of the attendees utilize any forums or blogs. Obviously, this is something that needs to be corrected. Guess I’ll have to try to get Mr. Jankowski out here to show the SASPUG members the errors of their ways. Greg, you available in October?
All in all, I think it was a successful meeting. Hopefully, they’ll become a more regular occurance around here.
