Dec 08
The SolidWorks task pane. We’ve all seen it, right? Probably used it a time or two for drawing view insertion or to dig something up out of a design library. When was the last time you clicked on the ‘home’ tab and looked at what it has to offer? Granted, starting a new document, or …
Dec 07
First, I owe an apology to Gabriele Meluzzi from Steelworks. Gabriele, mi dispiace. I took way too long to complete this review, especially after all of your patience. In a nutshell, this program rocks. While it took me a bit to muddle my way through, I really ended up liking it. The tutorials are pretty …
Dec 04
If you do think you’re good at rendering using PhotoWorks, you should head over to Christopher Thorn’s website. Christopher took over for Rob Rodriguez after Rob realized he couldn’t give the contest the time it needed. Christopher has set up a great site and kept the PhotoWorks contest going. December’s contest ends on the 26th …
Dec 02
As I mentioned in my last post, Stump the Chumps II is on! Also, there’s a couple of more chumps that have joined us. I guess it would make sense to introduce you to everyone: Matthew Lorono Matthew’s experience with SolidWorks starts in 1998 with a strong focus on streamlining drafting activities. He has worked in the industrial …
Nov 17
If you’ve spent years longing to go to SolidWorks World but haven’t made it yet, this year may be your year. SolidWorks is giving away a free pass (an $895 value) to the SolidWorks World virgin with the best “first time” story. Go to the SolidWorks blog and post your story in the comments section, …
Nov 04
If you think you have what it takes to be an industry reporter, I suggest you head over to the SolidWorks blog and throw your hat in the ring to be the SolidWorks World 2010 Official Internet Correspondent. If you’re looking for a way to get yourself to Ananheim on the cheap, this may be …
Oct 30
Well, will it be? You know you want to go; you can almost taste how badly you want to rub elbows with thousands of other SolidWorks users can’t you? Have you seen the lineup of speakers for SolidWorks World 2010 yet? There’s the usual suspects from SolidWorks: Marlon Banta, Joy Garon, Mark Biasotti as well …
Oct 29
I’m going to end up having to do a couple of posts on AMV SteelWorks. There’s just a lot to cover on this particular SolidWorks Solution Partner’s software. Frankly, I’m quite excited to be trying out this particular product. After having gone through trying to create a steel-based structure last summer, I’m already wishing we’d …
Aug 07
That’s right, you heard me, gimme my prototyped part in steel. Now, Shapeways can give you just that. They just announced the first stainless steel printing technology. How cool is that? Why get that bracket in some cheap plastic when you can get it in cool stainless steel? As with other 3D prints, these parts …
Jun 16
I’ve been slammed at work lately, but knew that I should come up with some sort of a post. How about a bunch of random SolidWorks tips & tricks. Holding ‘Ctrl’ and dragging a part in an assembly will copy the part. This is true if you click on the part in the tree or …
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