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2009

Interview with Rick Chin, Director of Product Innovation - talk about overview on 'Sage' sustainable design tool for SolidWorks users, details on project workflow, Brian McElyea, CADFanatic, Jun 24, 2009

Modo 401 Released. Whips Reality Right Upside the Head - impressive rendering tools, geometry replicator, SolidWorks importer for importing SolidWorks model directly into modo, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Jun 22, 2009

SolidWorks Sustainability Preview - video, Rick Chin of SolidWorks, YouTube, Jun 18, 2009

Luxology's modo 401 Comes with SolidWorks Importer - ability to create photo-realistic renderings, animation, instance replicator for creating entire crop of objects based on single model, curve rendering function, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Jun 19, 2009

`Jeff Ray, SolidWorks CEO, Shares Information About SolidWorks - SolidWorks, CATIA files will be compatible to each other, release cycles to be shortened, Devon Sowell's Blog, Jun 18, 2009

Jeff Ray Looks to the Horizon - author comments on views of SolidWorks' CEO, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, Jun 18, 2009

Looking for the Perfect SolidWorks Mobile Workstation? Check This Out - Dell, HP, Lenovo offer entry level, mid-range laptops for SolidWorks users, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Jun 4, 2009

Direct Editing Challenges the Concept of 'Dumb Geometry' (Beginner's Guide to CAD Geekery) - direct modeling has intelligence in interface while history-based modeling has intelligence in model, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, Jun 3, 2009

CAD Beyond Compare - it is difficult to compare technicalities of 2 CAD software like SolidWorks and AutoCAD, Evan on Engineering Software, Jun 2, 2009

Direct Editing, SolidWorks, Instant3D and Move Face - Instant3D is not direct editing, using it with fillets, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, May 29, 2009

SolidWorks 2010 - mirror components, view mates box, visualization tool for assemblies, configuration builder, enterprise PDM, CATI, May 2009

Direct Editing and Direct Modeling - comparing direct editing capabilities of Alibre Design and SolidWorks, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, May 28, 2009

Interview with Lou Gallo, SolidWorks Power User and CAD Podcaster - differences between podcast, blog, interacting with listeners, selecting contents, web technologies affecting CAD systems, Franco Folini, Novedge, May 27, 2009

Is There a Bug in Motion? - gear mate, rack and pinion mate might not be supported in basic motion mode in SolidWorks 2009, GabiJack.com, May 26, 2009

Inventor Fusion and SolidWorks Confusion - Dassault does not prefer sharing its V6 direct editing technology with SolidWorks, Deelip.com, May 22, 2009

Kernel Confusion and Legacy Models - users comment on SolidWorks inability to switch to Dassault V6 modeling kernel, Deelip.com, May 24, 2009

Book Review - Lombard's Surfacing Bible - for intermediate to advanced users, book has cross-reference links, deals with limitations of  SolidWorks, Jeff Mirisola, Jeff's Tool Shed, May 21, 2009

Virgin on the Sensible - Sir Richard Branson, keynote speaker at SolidWorks World 2009 talked about energy conservation, sustainability, SolidWorks initiatives towards it, David Chadwick, CAD User, Feb/Mar 2009

Streamlining the Design of Packaging Machinery - SolidWorks Premium helps use past designs easily, visualize designs, create accurate prototypes, simplify documentation, SolidWorks.com, May 2009 pdf

DS SolidWorks Extends Subs - Autodesk plans to charge 50% penalty on comeback of subscription customers; SolidWorks extends subscription by 12 months, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, May 11, 2009

Ed Cyganik's SolidWorks Reference Guide - check list when creating, reviewing SolidWorks objects, parts, assemblies, drawings, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, May 6, 2009

Interview with Outspoken CAD Administrator, Ed Cyganik - pays maintenance but uses SolidWorks 2006, wishes for features found in newer versions, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, May 1, 2009

Learning SolidWorks - VAR training can be too fast, online/video training method is worth for learning SolidWorks, Jeff Mirisola, Jeff's Tool Shed, May 1, 2009

The SolidWorks Savings Plan - SolidWorks helps determine accurate blank size for creating part, Jason Raak, Rocksolid Perspective, Apr 30, 2009

Interview with Power User SolidMuse: Anna Wood - talk about CAD software background, computer hardware, building computers, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, Apr 20, 2009

SolidWorks CEO Discusses the Mac Platform - advantages of Mac over Windows, market not demanding SolidWorks on Mac right now, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Apr 16, 2009

SolidWorks, OS X, Bootcamp and the Certification Quandary - 'SolidWorks for Mac' petition is signed mostly by students, indicating future demand of SolidWorks for Mac, Al Dean, Mac Design, Apr 15, 2009

Dominik Hoffmann, the Man Behind the SolidWorks for Mac Petition - physicist by profession, Dominik finds Inventor less intuitive than SolidWorks, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Apr 15, 2009

Interview with Devon Sowell, Author of SolidWorks PDM - talk about SolidWorks PDM book, responsibilities of CAD admin, administering SolidWorks vs AutoCAD, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, Apr 13, 2009

We Want to be Vendor of Choice for Indians: SolidWorks - interview with CEO Jeff Ray: economic scenario for SolidWorks, scope of 3D CAD in India, V K Rishi, The Economic Times, Mar 27, 2009

Interview with William Doll, Director of SolidWorks Labs - purpose of SolidWorks Labs, update to Treehouse, importance of user feedback, Brian McElyea, CADFanatic, Mar 27, 2009

Engineering Stimulus Plan - Details Emerge - 3 phase plan for sharpening skills includes downloading SolidWorks students kit, getting training via webinars, appearing for CSWA, Jeff Mirisola, Jeff's Tool Shed, Mar 10, 2009

SOLIDCenter's Top 10 Plays of SolidWorks 2009 - video on best features added, Jeff Setzer, SolidNotes, Mar 10, 2009

Will You Miss the Shape Feature in SolidWorks 2010? - Freeform feature replaces Shape feature, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Mar 10, 2009

How to Apply Boundary Conditions to Match Real World Scenarios - using SolidWorks Simulation's use soft spring to stabilize model, in-plane effects functions, Rajat Trehan, CATI Tech Notes, Mar 5, 2009

Windows Vista ReadyBoost and SolidWorks - ReadyBoost option improves system memory management, boosts performance of CAD applications, Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective, Mar 3, 2009

Showing Hidden Parts in Simulation Plots - using SolidWorks Simulation tools to exclude from assembly, showing hidden parts in plots, Vikram Vedantham, 3DVision Technologies, Mar 3, 2009

Sniff This. 3DVIA Get's FAST with VirTools 5 - overview on Dassault tool to develop interactive 3D content, using with SolidWorks, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Mar 3, 2009

Stop The Presses - SolidProfessor Inside of SolidWorks - having SolidProfessor help with video tutorials in task pane, Jeff Mirisola, Jeff's Tool Shed, Mar 3, 2009

Origins? You don't Need No Stinking Origins - overview on coordinate system in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, Mar 3, 2009

SolidWorks Sneaks the #4 Enhancement Request into 2009 SP2.0 - feature to rename configuration added, another configuration feature since 2005, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Mar 2, 2009

The New SolidWorks Certification Center - user interface with tabbed browsing, certification types, exam results, credits/vouchers tabs, certified users list, Mike Puckett's Blog, Mar 2, 2009

Edges and Faces - concept of edges, faces with car models, 3D modeling using SolidWorks, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, Mar 2, 2009

Adding a Limit Angle Mate - using SolidWorks method to apply limit angle mate, GabiJack.com, Mar 2, 2009

Big News on Renaming Configurations - SolidWorks 2009 enhancement for renaming configurations referenced in open document, limitations removed, RickyJordan.com, Feb 28, 2009

SolidWorks Sensor's Help Streamline a Design - example reduces waste material, Mike Puckett's Blog, Feb 27, 2009

Covert Field Ops: The Delta Recon Bot Design Process. Doesn't Eliminate Humans - overview on design process followed by Chris Rogers, creator of  delta unit, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Feb 26, 2009

Thoughts on Modo? - Luxology, SolidWorks partnership, modo community, modo 401 release, Rob Rodriguez Blog, Feb 24, 2009

Only 344 Days Until - recalling SolidWorks World 2008, overview by SolidWorks CEO Jeff Ray, The SolidWorks Blog, Feb 20, 2009

10 Key Components for Success Using SolidWorks Revamped - create model from the basics, use relations to control sketches for mastering SolidWorks, more, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Feb 24, 2009

Product Data Management (PDM) Basics 2 - exploring three important areas, usage, contents, bill of materials, product data management, Rich Allen, The SolidWorks Blog, Feb 23, 2009

SolidWorks World Wrap Up: SolidWorks 2010, New SolidWorks Product 'Sage' & More Exhibitor Hype - John Myers, SolidWorks Community, Feb 13, 2009 requires free registration

Treehouse - Spring Renovations - William Doll, director of SolidWorks Labs overview on improvements in Treehouse application, Brian McElyea, CADFanatic Blog, Feb 22, 2009

Event Report: SolidWorks World 2009 - software, hardware products exhibited, Nancy Spurling Johnson, Cadalyst, Feb 17, 2009

3D Limits, or How to Avoid Killing 3D with 3D Applications - communicating efficiently with 3D information, increasing productivity, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank, Feb 20, 2009

Kerri Dunne - the Brains Behind SWW - interview with SolidWorks World event team manager, event planning strategies, Jeff Mirisola, Jeff's Blog, Feb 22, 2009

Change and the Interface - SolidWorks pushes users to new interface but it disrupts old school users, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, Feb 19, 2009

The 18 Most Obvious (and Some Not So Obvious) SolidWorks Tips of All Time - Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Feb 19, 2009

Quantity and Balloons in SolidWorks 2010 - built-in functionality in SolidWorks to minimize manual and sloppy process adding balloons, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion, Feb 18, 2009

TactonWorks: Useful KBE/Configurator/Design Automator - distinct advantages like simultaneous solver, stand-alone configuration management, design automation, more, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, Feb 18, 2009

Sneak Peek at SolidWorks 2010 - SolidWorks World 2009 presentation on next version, enterprise PDM enhancements, session on Microsoft's products, Jeff Sweeney, 3DVision Technologies, Feb 18, 2009

The Best $500 I Ever Spent - author's investment in CAD course pays off, SolidWorks 'Engineering Stimulus Package' for jobless, Lenny's SolidWorks Resources, Feb 17, 2009

SolidWorks World 2009 Interview With Tony Cantrell - views on SolidWorks World, choices, about 2 days Technical Summit, Dewon Sowell's Blog, Feb 17, 2009

And Now That SolidWorks World 2009 is Over - post SWW 2009, GabiJack.com, Feb 17, 2009

SolidWorks Facebooked 3D ContentCentral - about SolidWorks 3DCC 2009 incorporation in social networking site, more, Kenneth Wong, Cadalyst, Feb 11, 2009

Day 5 - General Session, Wednesday at SWW09 - last session, new announcements, 10 enhancement list, new version demo, awards, more,  Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective, Feb 15, 2009

SolidWorks World 2009 Interview With Mark Biasotti - product manager on constantly released service packs, few unaccepted features, purchasing workstation CAD video cards to use SolidWorks, Devon Sowell's Blog, Feb 16, 2009

SWW09: My Presentations - download links of 3 presentations, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, Feb 15, 2009

SolidWorks World 2009 Presentation: Custom PCB Design with SolidWorks - presentation video, RickyJordan.com, Feb 15, 2009

SolidWorks 2010 Preview Notes - PDF of notes, pictures of day 3, SolidWorks World 2009, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks Heard, Feb 5, 2009

SWW09: Bits and Pieces - round-up of small happenings during SolidWorks World 2009, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, Feb 15, 2009

How Was the SolidWorks Feature Manager Created? - Jon Hirschtick's original concept of Feature Manager, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Feb 12, 2009

SolidWorks World 2009 - Sheet Metal by Wayne Tiffany - video showing presentation on sheet metal functionality, Matthew West, The SolidWorks Blog, Feb 12, 2009

SWW09: Summary Report and Commentary - about people, facilities, events, sessions, speakers, more, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, Feb 13, 2009

SolidWorks 2010 - The Quick List - list of enhancements for next release, RickyJordan.com, Feb 11, 2009

SWW09: Wednesday General Session (Pt 1: Annual Top 10) - top 10 requests for SolidWorks, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion, Feb 11, 2009

SWW09: Wednesday Session - look at top 10 enhancements, 'Prototype This' presentation, SW2010 preview, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, Feb 11, 2009

SolidWorks World 2009 - Tuesday General Session - keynote from director of product marketing Fielder Hiss, importance of certification program by Jeremy Luchini,  co-founder of SolidWorks Jon Hirschtick views on tech trends, customer experience, Brian McElyea, CADFanatic, Feb 11, 2009

A Touch of 3D - CAD On Microsoft Surface - research project, surface UI technology for easy visualization, design presentation, Brian McElyea, CADFanatic, Feb 10, 2009

SWW09: Tuesday Sessions - Mark Biasotti presentation on curves and surfaces, Keith Pedersen tips on SolidWorks secrets, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, Feb 11, 2009

SolidWorks World 2009 Wednesday - Pt 1 - director of product management Fielder Hiss presentation, partners introduction, presentation on prototypes, GabiJack.com, Feb 11, 2009

SolidWorks World 2009 Wednesday -Pt 2 - manager of product definition Bruce Holway introduces top ten enhancements in 2010, SWUGN awards, more, GabiJack.com, Feb 11, 2009

General Session: Day 3 - Prototype This and SolidWorks 2010 - prototype presentation, new features in next version announced, 2010 preview, SAGE for environment friendly designs, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Feb 11, 2009

The Future the Past and Obliteration on the Menu for SolidWorks World Keynote - video covering Jeff Ray's keynote speech, Stephen Holmes, Develop3D, Feb 11, 2009

SolidWorks World - The Final Day - 'Prototype This' show, enhancement list for next version, SWUGN awards, Jeff Mirisola, Jeff's Blog, Feb 11, 2009

SolidWorks World - The Real Day 1 - Jeff Ray's keynotes, interview with Sir Richard Branson, more, Jeff Mirisola, Jeff's Blog, Feb 9, 2009

SharePoint Social Platform Capability for SolidWorks - Simon Floyd of Microsoft Corp presentation on collaboration to improve communication among users, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank, Feb 11, 2009

SWW09: Tuesday General Session (Pt 3: Jon's Customer Visits) - Jon Hirschtick presentation on customer experience using SolidWorks for product design, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion, Feb 10, 2009

SWW09: Monday General Session (Pt 3: Sir Richard Branson) - keynote interview with Sir Richard Branson covering friendly and informative talk from childhood to business, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion, Feb 10, 2009

SolidWorks World 2009 - Monday General Session - Mega Brands 3D animation, Jeff Ray on economy, SolidWorks future plans, new technologies, interview with Sir Richard Branson, more, Brian McElyea, CADFanatic, Feb 9, 2009

SWW09: Monday Summary - overview on Jeff Ray's interview with Sir Richard Branson, Matt Lombard, Designstuff, Feb 10, 2009

SWW09: First General Session - Jeff Ray's session, company statistics, brainstorm method to encourage new ideas from users, grading SolidWorks, new technologies, Matt Lombard, Designstuff, Feb 9, 2009

SolidWorks World Crazy Awesome Monday - Technical Sessions and Special Events - presentation on sheet metal, learning SW design checker with Richard Doyle, using SolidWorks to develop, deliver computer based training, GabiJack.com, Feb 9, 2009

SolidWorks World Crazy Awesome Monday - The General Session - Jeff Ray's presentation, company statistics, future goals, interview with Sir Richard Branson, GabiJack.com, Feb 9, 2009

SolidWorks World 2009: Day 2 - co-founder of SolidWorks Jon Hirschtick views on future technologies like touch and motion UI, online CAD, 3D printing, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Feb 10, 2009

SolidWorks World 2009 - Press Dinner - treat to journalists, event overview, discussions with bloggers, Brian McElyea, CADFanatic, Feb 9, 2009

SWW09: Tuesday General Session - Jon Hirschtick views on future technologies like touch and motion interface, online apps, video game technology, more,  Matt Lombard, Designstuff, Feb 10, 2009

SolidWorks World 2009 - CSWP Event - Mega Brands sponsored meeting to share views with CSWP certified users, Brian McElyea, CADFanatic, Feb 9, 2009

SWW09: Skeletons and Modeling Horizontally (Live, Nearly) - Matt Lombard's session on using horizontal modeling technique, demonstration, advantages, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion, Feb 9, 2009

SolidWorks World 2009 Tuesday - General Session - expressing gratitude towards HP, importance of certification program by Jeremy Luchini, co-founder of SolidWorks Jon Hirschtick views on future technologies, GabiJack.com, Feb 10, 2009

SWW09: Tuesday General Session (Pt 1: Partners) - partners and customers introduction, importance of CSWP certification, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion, Feb 10, 2009

Smashing SolidWorks Sumo Simulation of Your Dreams and an Easter Egg - general session showing product testing using SolidWorks Simulation tool, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Feb 10, 2009

SolidWorks World Events: Press Event/Rockin' CSWP Party - get-together for bloggers, journalists, certified professionals, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Feb 10, 2009

General Session: Day 2 - Jon Hirschtick - overview on technology trends,  Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Feb 10, 2009

SolidWorks World 2009 - Never Too Old To Play With Toys - sharing views with design supervisor for Mega Brands on using SolidWorks for designing toys, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Feb 10, 2009

SolidWorks World 2009 Tuesday General Session - key note from director of product marketing Fielder Hiss, importance of certification program by Jeremy Luchini,  co-founder of SolidWorks Jon Hirschtick views on future goals, RickyJordan.com, Feb 11, 2009

SolidWorks World 2009 Monday: Custom PCB Design in SolidWorks - authors presentation session, happy end result,  RickyJordan.com, Feb 10, 2009

SolidWorks World 2009 - SolidWorks Configurations - video showing configuration features, Matthew West, The SolidWorks Blog, Feb 10, 2009

SolidWorks World 2009 - Jeff Ray keynote - video covering general session, Matthew West, The SolidWorks Blog, Feb 10, 2009

General Session: Day 1 - Jeff Ray and Sir Richard Branson Have a Sit Down - general session, keynote interview, Josh Mings, SolidSmack Blog, Feb 9, 2009

SolidWorks World 2009 - Jeff Ray vs. Richard Branson - about interview, light moments, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Feb 9, 2009

SolidWorks World 2009 Monday General Session - SolidWorks Report Card, rating in 3 categories, more, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Feb 9, 2009

SolidWorks World 2009 - Day 1 - podcast about all activities in general session, breakouts, coverage, CSWP event, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks Heard, Feb 9, 2009

SolidWorks World: Day 1 - Jeff Ray's "state of the community", SolidWorks and Dassault making software work better together, more.., Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Feb 9, 2009

SWW09: Monday General Session (Part 2: products to make the world a better place) - companies using SolidWorks products, more, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion, Feb 9, 2009

Focus Group Meetings at SWW2009: Weldments - discussions about existing and required enhancements, weldments usage, more, Gabi Jack's Blog, Feb 8, 2009

SolidWorks World 2009 - podcast covering recap of first day at SWW 2009, other options for non-attendees, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks Heard, Feb 8, 2009

Pt 1: Top 10 Things to Know for Success Using SolidWorks - Josh Mings, SolidSmack Blog, Feb 4, 2009

Using Empty Views (Pt 1: The Rant) - feature in SolidWorks useful on a drawing to establish particular areas as quick zoom zones, as bookmarks within PDF file, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion Blog, Feb 4, 2009

Will SolidWorks Learn Lessons From Microsoft? - SolidWorks following failed Microsoft strategy going more to visual effects, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, Jan 26, 2009

Sheet Metal Certification - improvements in CSWP, CSWA tests includes image clarity, better format, reasonable questioning, more, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff, Jan 20, 2009

SolidWorks an MCAD Program Used for Architecture, Again - Dassault can add up architectural libraries, tools, to boost mechanical package for architectural designs and renderings, Richard Williams, Engineering.com, Dec 27, 2008

The Battle Over DWG Continues (Autodesk versus SolidWorks) - the orange square is unclear, says judge, but will not dismiss case, Kenneth Wong, Cadalyst, Jan 8, 2009

Get Ready for (and Survive) SolidWorks World 2009 - for information overload, taking notes smartly, taking technical sessions, additional resources, surveys, other tips, Lenny Kikstra, LennyWorks Blog, Jan 8, 2009

2008

Core i7 and SolidWorks, To Hyper-Thread or Not? - hyper-threading does not hinder core SolidWorks performance, Anna Wood, Solid Muse, Dec 21, 2008

Build Your SolidWorks World 2009 Session Schedule - list of 'must see' presentations, plus author's presentations, Matt Lombard, Designstuff, Dec 18, 2008

Sculpted in Rhino, Detailed in SolidWorks - using features from both packages to create exercise cycle, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Dec 16, 2008

Negative Numbers in SolidWorks 2009 - negative sketch dimensions good for DriveExpress, Driveworksxpress, Dec 4, 2008

Working with Large Assemblies - using SolidWorks and following proper work flow, management, breaking assemblies to sub-assemblies, more, Jeff Mirisola, Jeff's Blog, Dec 11, 2008

What Else is New in SolidWorks 2009? - lesser known add-ons like view orientation dialog box, middle mouse button wheel, magnifying glass, materials and appearances, more, Richard Doyle, Cadalyst, Dec 1, 2008

Where's My 3D Standard? - interoperability through 3DSTD file can translate common features like extrudes, cuts, fillets, revolves, sweeps, lofts, sheet metal, more, Lou Gallo SolidWorks Heard, Nov 29, 2008

My Top 5 Enhancements in SolidWorks 2009 - numeric sketch input, sketch dimensions of Zero and negative values, parting line analysis, magnifying glass, BOMs in assembly documents, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Nov 28, 2008

When Should You Upgrade? - do some research, talk to VAR, test software to get correct SolidWorks upgrade with required functionality, Jeff Sweeney, 3DVision Technologies, Nov 24, 2008

Spline Schmline, pt 3 - dimensioning splines, asymmetrical interior spline handles, controlling with lines, arcs, approximate arcs in SolidWorks, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Nov 19, 2008

Spline Schmline, Pt 2 - using spline handles, control polygon, curvature control to maintain shape of spline in SolidWorks, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Nov 19, 2008

Spline Schmline, Pt 1 - SolidWorks splines add smooth curves to shapes, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Nov 17, 2008

SolidWorks and Architecture - MCAD software works for architecture, shows interference, poor utilization of space, more, Jeff Mirisola, Jeff's Blog, Nov 14, 2008

Do You Love-Hate SolidWorks? - passion for SolidWorks capabilities turns in to disappointment if it does not deliver, Matt Writes Blog, Nov 15, 2008

TenLinks Visits Chillington Rwanda - the challenges of selling MCAD where hand sketches and drafting tables still rule, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Nov 13, 2008

Fancy SolidWorks Input Device - touch screen computing input devices, portable, comfortable, better option to work fast, Jeff Sweeney, 3DVision Technologies, Nov 12, 2008

SolidWorks & Vista Give Me Those Icons Back! - changing Windows Explorer forced thumbnail preview to SolidWorks icons, Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective, Nov 12, 2008

Foreshortening Dimensions - Radial Not Linear - SolidWorks adheres to ASME standards by not allowing foreshortening of linear dimensions, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion, Nov 11, 2008

SolidWorks Weldments - bugs in custom weldment profiles, mirrored complex weldment parts in SolidWorks 2008, Devon Sowell's Blog, Nov 11, 2008

Improve Performance With Enterprise PDM - SolidWorks Enterprise provides solution for engineers working under pressure, with less resources, Justin Webster, Inflow Technology, Nov 7, 2008

ECNs and SolidWorks Enterprise PDM - video shows creation of ECN based on simple workflow, Justin Webster, Inflow Technology, Nov 7, 2008

Inventor 2009 Files Do Work in Enterprise 2009 - SolidWorks Enterprise picks right file properties, add to vault, build BOMs from Inventor assembly, Jeff Sweeney, 3DVision Technologies, Nov 7, 2008

12 SolidWorks Features You Don't Need - and How to Turn Them Off - thumbnail graphics in Windows Explorer, RealView scenes, hide/show tree items, confirmation corner, heads-up toolbar, view transitions, status bar, more, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Nov 5, 2008

Copy with Mates - a Simple Tutorial - SolidWorks mates make quick work of placing components in assembly, Jeff Cox, WNC-SWUG, Nov 5, 2008

Everything Is Not What It Seems With PhotoWorks Appearances - an undocumented text file suggests object appearance in PhotoWorks may be customizable, Gabi Jack's Blog, Oct 30, 2009

Chatting With Marie Planchard - SolidWorks director of education on teaching SolidWorks, Gabi Jack's Blog, Oct 29, 2008

Has the Documentation Improved in SolidWorks 2009? - removal of images, confusing feature examples, navigation issues, user survey, Matt Writes Blog, Oct 28, 2008

What's REALLY New in SolidWorks 2009 - snap note to rectangle center, double click middle mouse button for zoom to fit, magnifying glass, editable blocks in sheet format, unload hidden components, Seth Bischoff, 3DVision Technologies, Oct 24, 2008

Simulation 2009 What's New - Part Last - linear static, frequency, buckling studies, failure criterions of composites using SolidWorks, Seth Bischoff, 3DVision Technologies Blog, Oct 22, 2008

Update on the SolidWorks Installment Offer - not a new offer but installments being actively promoted because of current economic situation, Kenneth Wong, Cadalyst, Oct 22, 2008

Can Parametrics Exist Without History? - SolidWorks Move Face would be easier to use if it did not have to invoke Feature Manager, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Oct 21, 2008

How Would You Improve History-Based Modeling? - suggestions include straightening history tree, SolidMap-like display, freeze features, more, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Oct 20, 2008

Is History-Based Modeling a Flawed Idea? - many disadvantages, a few advantages, an alternative is worth looking for, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Oct 19, 2008

Losing Your Tools - Options Settings Changes After A Crash? - lost registry values, toolbars, shortcut keys on crashing of SolidWorks, John Sweeney reply, Mike Puckett's Blog, Oct 17, 2008

Should CAD Software Anticipate Your Needs Or Do What You Tell It To Do? - using automation, manual tools options in accordance to task performed, required output using SolidWorks, Matt Lombard, Oct 6, 2008

A Hidden Gem in SolidWorks 2009 - unload hidden components, hide unwanted ones in SolidWorks 2009, Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective, Oct 14, 2008

Set it UP! Killer SolidWorks Interface, Better Workflow - customize SolidWorks 2009 new interface for scenes, backdrops, backgrounds, RealView, appearance options, colors, more, Josh Mings, SolidSmack Blog, Oct 14, 2008

Splitting Parts Revisited - new way to create two separate parts from single part, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Oct 15, 2008

Simulation 2009 What's New Pt 3 - new features added in SolidWorks Simulation 2009 for assembly analysis, sheet metal components, connectors, meshing, Seth Bischoff, 3DVision Technologies Blog, Oct 13, 2008

Simulation 2009 What's New Pt 2 - material data base combined for SolidWorks and Simulation, new features in thermal studies, more, Seth Bischoff, 3DVision Technologies Blog, Oct 10, 2008

Implementing a New PDM Software - running PDM package to control documents, justification, budget, purchase, planning, best time to implement, trial period, going live, Lenny Kikstra, Lenny's SolidWorks Resources, Oct 12, 2008

Awkward Modeling Situations - list of features creating errors using SolidWorks, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Oct 8, 2008

PhotoView 360 vs PhotoWorks: View - comparing tools, setting up rendering view using SolidWorks, Rob Rodriguez Blog, Oct 7, 2008

SolidWorks 2009 and SNL - need to download temporary network license to upgrade to SolidWorks 2009, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Oct 7, 2008

COSMOS 2009 What's New - name changed to SolidWorks Simulation, new interface, features added for easy work flow, Seth Bischoff, 3DVision Technologies Blog, Oct 6, 2008

I Still Don't Get It - better not to use 2D emulator to make SolidWorks behave like AutoCAD, Gabi Jack's Blog, Oct 7, 2008

SolidWorks 2009 vs. Inventor 2009 - many similarities in functions like dual dimensions, 64-bit version, BOM, geometry sensors in assemblies, handling large assemblies, electrical functions, new interface, Caetano Prodi, 3D CAD, Oct 7, 2008

Need an Inspection Expert? Here's InspectionXpert for SolidWorks - ExtensibleCAD's add-on for tight tolerance, drawing sheets documentation, automated inspection for SolidWorks, other CAD software's, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Oct 6, 2008

PDM: Do We Need It? - design communication, revision control, design rollback, audit trial, more, make sense for even small SolidWorks teams, Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective, Oct 1, 2008

More New Bugs Shipped in 2009 - SolidWorks bugs include hardware not working with new functionality, sketch color function creating color/appearance mess, overlapping of CommandManager, FeatureManager tabs, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Sep 30, 2008

SolidWorks Installation Manager vs Manual Download - installing SolidWorks automatically with only a few interruptions using  SWIM, steps to install using old manual way, Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective, Sep 26, 2008

SolidWorks Video Tip: 2009 Convert to Sheet Metal - demonstration on creating sheet metal parts from solid model using new tools, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Se29, 2008

Interview, Rich Welch, VP Customer Services, SolidWorks - DS SolidWorks corporate culture's benefits for users, effects on users business, hearing customers concerns, goals, strategies for customers, Devon Sowell's Blog, Sep 26, 2008

What's New 2009 PDM Enterprise - slide shows of features added, enhanced functionality for BOM, automated approval process, configurable, customizable, add-in options, better connectivity, design re-use, secure, Devon Sowell, PDM Solutions, Sep 25, 2008

The Somewhat Odd SolidWorks Installation Guide of Doom and Stuff - SolidWorks installation manager, considerations before upgrading, pre-installation checklist, using administrative images, SolidWorks Network license installation, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Sep 25, 2008

Beta Bugs Follow Up - SolidWorks reponse on 'bugs' found in SP0, radius or diameter, colors, draft analysis, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog

SolidWorks and Dassault--The Ray Charles Show, Pt 3 - DS products already finding their way into SolidWorks channel but users balk at high prices, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Sep 24, 2008

How To Successfully Implement SolidWorks 2009 - upgrade decision, CAD administrator's testing, determine partner product's time to release, installation options, training, Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective, Sep 24, 2008

SolidWorks Administrative Install Images & SLDIM - Pt 1 - easy, standardize,  installation steps for users, creating images using SolidWorks installation manager, Brian McElyea, CADFanatic, Sep 24, 2008

Installing SolidWorks 2009 From A Web Download; How-To - procedure for individual installation, using SolidWorks installation manager, installation steps, Mike Puckett's Blog, Sep 24, 2008

The Silent Partner Speaks - Dassault Systemes takes center stage at SolidWorks press event, preview of SolidWorks 2009 and  PDM 2009, Kenneth Wong, Cadalyst, Sep 19, 2008

Can You Implement SolidWorks 2009 SP0? - conceptual 'bugs' reported using new functionality, options little misleading, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Sep 23, 2008

SolidWorks 2009 Barcelona Press Event: Summary - speeches from Jeff Ray, Bernard Charles, customer presentations, new features introduction, hands on session, PDM, FEA demonstration, suggestions for future events,  Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Sep 22, 2008

The Ray Charles Show, Pt 2 - SolidWorks and Dassault - appearance of Dassault CEO at SolidWorks portends tighter collaboration between two companies, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Sep 22, 2008

Time to Head Back Home - overview on new tools discussed, being more productive using SolidWorks, integrated simulation tools, rendering, PDM enterprise, Gabi Jack's Blog, Sep 19, 2008

Day 2 Barcelona, Spain - started with Jeff Ray's session on SolidWorks, Bernard Charles views, customer presentations, Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective, Sep 21, 2008

Day 3.Barcelona, Spain - training sessions, interacting with tools like 3dvia Composer, PhotoView 360, concluded with SolidWorks 2009 press launch event, Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective, Sep 21, 2008

European Trip, Day 5, 2009 SolidWorks PDM Enterprise - new features in 2009 for data management, Devon Sowell's Blog, Sep 19, 2008

Live from Barcelona - It's the Ray Charles Show - CEOs of Dassault and SolidWorks appearing together is significant, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Sep 18, 2008

Backwards Compatibility Discussion With SW Dev Team - SolidWorks cannot save to previous version despite users' wishes, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion, Sep 18, 2008

SolidWorks 2009 Press Event - Day 1 - play by play includes CEO and customer presentation, WorldCAD Access, Ralph Grabowski, Sep 17, 2008

SolidWorks 2009 Press Event - Day 1.5 - pulls ahead of Inventor with 840,000 seats, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Sep 18, 2008

SolidWorks 2009 Press Event - Day 1.75 - next year's press event may be in Rwanda, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Sep 19, 2008

Big Night Out at the Xalet de Montjuic - dinner table guests at SolidWorks press days include Dassault and SolidWorks CEOs, Gabi Jack's blog, Sep 17, 2008

Too Much to Say, Too Little Time - videos from SolidWorks press days, plus dinner with Dassault and SolidWorks CEOs, Gabi Jack's blog, Sep 18, 2008

Directo desde Barcelona - includes group shot of bloggers in attendance at SolidWorks press days, Gabi Jack's blog, Sep 17, 2008

SolidWorks 2009 Barcelona Press Event: Bernard Charles - views of CEO of Dassault Systems, SolidWorks as company's brand, gaming industry as benchmark, simulation problem, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Sep 18, 2008

SolidWorks 2009 Barcelona Press Event: Hands on Time for the Press - training day marred by wide variation in user skills, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes, Sep 19, 2008

SolidWorks 2009 Launch Press Event - Day 1 - coverage of event, plus  scoop: social event at upcoming user meeting will be Disney's Animal Kingdom, Brian McElyea, Sep 17, 2008

SolidWorks 2009 Launch Press Event - Day 2 Overview - features of new release, plus Dassault CEO, financial data, successes in education, more, Brian McElyea, Sep 18, 2008

Live Blogging the SolidWorks 2009 Press Event - play by play of day 1, includes CEO and customer presentation, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Josh Mings, September 18, 2008

The Cylons Are Coming and SolidWorks is Helping - customer presentation of robot at SolidWorks press day, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, September 18, 2008

SolidWorks 2009 Press Event Day 1: Live - coverage of press event, Mike Puckett's Blog, September 17, 2008

Wrapping Up Barcelona - summary of SolidWorks press event, includes an impressive 3Dvia for tech docs, guiding the press through the hands on training, more, Mike Puckett's Blog, September 19, 2008

How Dassault Bought SolidWorks and Not Solid Edge -- the Inside Story - Bernard Charles reveals Dassault was considering buying Solid Edge but opted for SolidWorks despite bigger price tag, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Sep 18, 2008

Release Cycle Discussion With SW Developers - users prefer release cycle longer than 18 months, reasons for resistance to upgrade, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion, Sep 16, 2008

Four Fabulous Labor Day Tips For Student Success in SolidWorks - Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Sep 1, 2008

Preventative Maintenance Tips #1 - using 'SolidWorks Rx' preventative maintenance tool, Rich Nobliski, Fisher/Unitech blog, Sep 1, 2008

Apply Excitement of OpenGL vs Direct3D Directly to Forehead - 3D CAD community discusses if SolidWorks needs to be switched to DirectX3d API, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Sep 1, 2008

SmarTeam : No Names, Just Initials - changing projection to display initials of originator, Rob Bol, Inflow Technology, Aug 28, 2008

Commenters Recommend Subscription Changes - summary, additional commentary is aftermath of SolidWorks announcement that it will charge late fee for subscription lapses, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Aug 25, 2008

Response from Richard Welch, SW VP Customer Services - official SolidWorks response to initial outcry from SolidWorks users (on policy of charging if maintenance lapses) causes more heated debate, Matt Writes, Aug 19, 2008

The Easiest Fee to Avoid, in the Most Simple Way - best way is to stay current on your subscriptions, Mike Puckett's Blog, Aug 19, 2008

The Top SolidWorks Beta Tester: An Interview With Lin Shaodun - Rob Rodriguiz Blog, Aug 18, 2008

The Mystery of the Disappearing SolidWorks Drawing View - delete view and then Undo to make drawing view appear again, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Aug 18, 2008

Ask the Reader: How do You Model? Plus a Top-Down Modeling Challenge - differentiating bottom-up and top-down modeling in SolidWorks, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Aug 12, 2008

A SaaS DWG Editor - BluePrint Now from SolidWorks Labs supports DWG, ability to zoom and pan easy, more, Jimmy Bergmark, JTB World Blog, Aug 11, 2008

Is Dassault Systems Getting Their House in Order - Dassault is renaming its acquired products to keep in line with industry, Derrek Cooper, The Virtual Engineer, Aug 9, 2008

Where Are the Limits With SolidWorks? - designing cargo shipping containers for portable temporary housing units is more architectural than mechanical, Richard Williams, Richards SolidWorks Blog, Aug 8, 2008

New Release: SolidWorks Crash-Free Edition - reducing crashes may have more to do with computer "hygiene," Matt Lombard, Matt Writes Blog, Aug 6, 2008

Launching SolidWorks - history of SolidWorks, excerpted from author's book on CAD industry, David Weisberg, SolidWorks Community, Aug 4, 2008

Status Code: 9 MATRIX_Singular_OR_INDEFINITE - using soft spring to stabilize model or using inertial relief option, Rajat Trehan, CATI Tech Notes, Aug 1, 2008

PDMWorks Enterprise Batch Printing  

Comparing Results from Multiple Studies/Physical Tests - comparing stress and displacement results using compare test data tool in COSMOS, Vikram Vedantham, 3DVision Technologies Blog, Aug 3, 2008

Future of CAD and Cloud Computing - SolidWorks can make possible cloud-computing and CAD to go beyond desktop, Lou, SolidWorks Heard, June 30, 2008

More 3D CAD News Than You Can Shake a StickMan at - links to posts about 3D CAD, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, July 31, 2008

Why Get Trained in Your New SolidWorks Software? - advantages of online training, Rod Harper, Fisher/Unitech Blog, July 29, 2008

Validate Your Designs Using Design Checker - checking if SolidWorks file properties are populated, Brian McElyea, Brian CADFanatic, July 28, 2008

United SolidWorks of Contributors - SolidWorks needs to organize information online taking care of average users, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion Blog, July 28, 2008

SolidWorks Resources Availability - useful sites, blogs, books, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion, July 23, 2008

Embracing Change - users apt to ignore new functionality, Gabi Jack's Blog, July 18, 2008

Run SolidWorks on a Mac: Soft-Mod Your GeForce into a Quadro - graphics issues, GeForce accelerate your 3D CAD model, add RealView capabilities, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, July 17, 2008

Feature Factory: Product Design and Architecture in SolidWorks - Toronto firm uses parametric solid modeling, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, July 16, 2008

Google Makes the Future of 3D CAD Lively - web-based 3D virtual World, lot more to come from Dassault, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, July 10, 2008

Start Getting Ready For SolidWorks World 2009 - tips for presenting at annual user conference planned February 8-12 in Orlando, Mike Puckett's Blog, July 8, 2008

Ask the Reader: What Version of SolidWorks Are You Using? (Oh, and Tips.) - users poll, reasons for not upgrading, tips for upgrading, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, July 2, 2008

COSMOSnaut - SolidWorks 2008 convenient features for faster access, COSMOSWorks integration in SolidWorks, Gabi Jack's Blog, July 1, 2008

Who? Me?...PDMWorks Enterprise API Development Gotchas With .NET - pitfalls with .NET development, when writing a PDMWorks Enterprise add In, top five solutions, Jeff, Extensible CAD Technologies, June 18, 2008

SolidWorks 2009 Beta Notification Sign Up - get notified about upcoming beta program, Mike Puckett's Blog, June 2, 2008

Where is Video Going - Direct3D or OpenGL? - porting SolidWorks to Mac has not been possible for Apple as SolidWorks uses higher end OpenGL graphics, Matt Writes, May 27, 2008

27 Free Ways to Get the Most Out of SolidWorks This Week - offer help on SolidWorks forums, watch training videos on Youtube, join Certified SolidWorks Professional Group, more, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, May 19, 2008

2008 PhotoWorks Guide: What's Inside Part 1 - overview of rendering, introduction to PhotoWorks interface, Render Wizard and PhotoWorks Studio, more, Rob Rodriguez Blog.com, May 12, 2008

Printed Manuals or Electronic Documentation? - poorly documented SolidWorks help is not worth printing, Matt Writes, May 7, 2008

Printed Manuals For SolidWorks and Other Offerings - author regrets lack of printed manuals, SolidWorks Legion, May 6, 2008

How to Make Learning SolidWorks Tasty: The Grandpa Effect - make trainings interactive, explain model building, talk about resources, more, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Apr 29, 2008

Why is Direct Modeling Becoming Popular Among CAD Vendors? - technology that can be used by non-CAD users, but can not replace parametrics completely, Matt Writes, Apr 26, 2008

User Interfacing With SolidWorks (Make it Faster, Stronger, Better) - using two monitors, fast moving mouse, keyboard shortcuts and macros makes interfacing with SolidWorks easier, SolidWorks Legion, Apr 23, 2008

Direct Modeling: The Future? - SolidWorks user takes notice of Solid Edge being able to direct edit a model, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Apr 23, 2008

New Improved SolidWorks Knowledge Base - new search tool for finding solutions and/or bugs, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Apr 21, 2008

SolidWorks World 2008 Presentations - link to 1.3 GB of PowerPoint presentations, Matt Writes, Apr 20, 2008

'We Are Playing Catch-Up in India' - Jeff Ray, CEO of SolidWorks, talks about vision for company, performance improvements, operations in India, more, Chiranjoy Sen, The Economic Times, Apr 17, 2008

SW Users Starved For Higher Level Information - SolidWorks' unwillingness to provide higher level information may interest 3rd parties, Matt Writes, Apr 17, 2008

SolidWorks Rx 2008 - revamped SolidWorks Rx has safe modes, diagnostics tab, system maintenance tab, problem capture tab, more, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Apr 15, 2008

Templates and Formats For Drawings - differentiating SolidWorks formats with templates and saving formats inside templates, Matt Writes, Apr 14, 2008

The Conceptual Beauty of SolidWorks Toolbox - concept of Toolbox is good but implementation a 'full on nightmare,' Matt Lombard, Matt Writes, Apr 4, 2008

Beautiful Architectural Design in SolidWorks - Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Apr 3, 2008

Where Can You Find SolidWorks Content Online Fast? Mash it Up Here - links to resources for news and videos on SolidWorks, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Mar 25, 2008

SolidWorks Acquires Priware for Mechanical/Electrical CAD Integration - CircuitWorks can integrate ECAD files into 3D models and 2D drawings, CADdigest.com, Apr 1, 2008

Registering Microsoft .NET Add-in for COM and SolidWorks - SolidWorks technical tip, SolidWorks.com, Mar 11, 2008

SolidWorks, Vista, Server 2003, OMG, LOL - SolidWorks 2008 works fine with Vista and the time to upgrade is now, Mike Puckett's Blog, Mar 21, 2008

Integrating Industrial Robotics With CAD - SolidWorks offers RobotWorks that supports 'design for manufacture' process, Jeffrey Rowe, Cadalyst, Mar 20, 2008

Everything was Going SWIMmingly, When Suddenly - updating from 2008 sp2 to 2008 sp3 through SolidWorks installation manager a cumbersome process, Matt Writes, Mar 19, 2008

My Top 10 SolidWorks Wish List - web-based SolidWorks and data management, easy hardware update, model as drawing, more, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Mar 17, 2008

Create CAD Standards (SolidWorks Environment) - creating SolidWorks templates and standard operating procedures, SolidWorks Legion, Mar 17, 2008

Various SolidWorks Discussion Forums (Part 1) - reviews of SolidWorks related forums, SolidWorks Legion, Mar 11, 2008

Various SolidWorks Discussion Forums (Part 2) - reviews of SolidWorks related forums, SolidWorks Legion, Mar 13, 2008

How to Learn More About SolidWorks in Less Time - know capabilities of software, choose starting point, use rollback bar to learn quickly, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Mar 6, 2008

5 Temptations of a Hardcore SolidWorks User - creating macros for all functions, derived configurations disorder, making backgrounds, BOM overuse, humor from Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Feb 29, 2008

SolidWorks World 2008 - presentations by Danny Forster and Theo Jansen, sneak peak into SolidWorks 2009, Al Dean, MCAD Online, Feb 25, 2008

SolidWorks ScanTo3D vs. NextEngine's RapidWorks: Which is Better? - RapidWorks can process very large data sets and has easy-to-use tools as compared to ScanTo3D, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Feb 27, 2008

360 of CAD - SpaceClaim 2007+, IronCAD v10, browser-based CAD 'Aftercad Online,' Kubotek Validation Tool, ViaCAD Pro, SolidWorks 2008, CATIA V5R18, NX 5, Solid Edge v20, Autodesk products, Lawrence Gould, Automotive Design & Production, Mar 2008

Bloggers Get the Scoop - bloggers are users that write and share technical details of software, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Feb 26, 2008

A Lot of Great Functionality Has Been Overshadowed By the 2008 Interface Flap - Scan To 3D feature, FeatureManager filter, Spline on Surface, Cosmetic Patterns in SolidWorks, more, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes, Feb 19, 2008

Becoming a SolidWorks Hit Man: How to Reduce Serious Errors - follow laws of reduction and creation, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Feb 18, 2008

SolidWorks: A Look Back, a Look Ahead - SolidWorks 2009 has UI and performance enhancements, solid-to-sheet metal toolset, automated BOM, more, Jeffrey Rowe, Cadalyst, Feb 14, 2008

How To Avoid Being a SolidWorks Ass..embly - seven things not to do, humor by Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Feb 13, 2008

SolidWorks Interview: Bill Taylor, SolidWorks Community Marketing Manager - talk about portable version of SolidWorks - 'SolidWorks On A Stick,' Mike Puckett's Blog, Feb 8, 2008

Solid Messages from SolidWorks World - discussion session with SolidWorks R&D team, keynotes by Theo Jansen, Don Norman, more, Robert Ballard, Jeffrey Rowe, Cadalyst, Feb 7, 2008

How to Compile a SolidWorks x32 VB.NET Add-in For SolidWorks x64 - SolidWorks, Jan 15, 2008

How to Ensure a Clean Uninstall and Update of SolidWorks - SolidWorks, Jan 2008

SolidWorks Optimistic on 3D Solutions - SolidWorks sees potential for its 3D software in growing engineering services outsourcing market of India, R Jai Krishna, CIOL.com, Jan 31, 2008

Engineering Advances the Common Good - engineers innovate great designs and products to solve healthcare and environmental problems, Jeff Ray of SolidWorks, Desktop Engineering, Feb 1, 2008

The Difference Of C.E.O.'s - the way CEO's of two CAD companies talk to their customers, Mike Puckett's Blog, Jan 30, 2008

SolidWorks 2009: Decimate the Weak - SolidWorks 2009 has features like SpeedPak technology, BOM in assembly, drag drop leaders, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Jan 28, 2008

SolidWorks Labs More Than Doubles Its Emerging Technology Offerings - SolidWorks Labs offers iPhone support for drawings, CB Model Pro application, Showcase Widget, more, American Machinist, Jan 25, 2008

SolidWorks World 2008 General Thoughts - general overview on venue, general sessions, breakout sessions, more, Rob Rodriguez Blog, Jan 27, 2008

Is SolidWorks Developing Architectural Software? - activities at SolidWorks World indicate that SolidWorks might develop architectural applications, Rob Rodriguez Blog, Jan 25, 2008

Interview with Fielder Hiss - SolidWorks executive interview in short YouTube videos, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes, Jan 24, 2008

SolidWorks World Top Ramen Enhancement Requests. Which Implemented? - top ten enhancements requests at SolidWorks include recreation of mates, undo with corresponding redo, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Jan 24, 2008

And That's a Wrap, Wednesday @ SWW 2008 - preview of SolidWorks 2009, performance comparison with SolidWorks 2008, breakout sessions by Greg Jankowski, Richard Doyle, more, Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective, Jan 24, 2008

Live from San Diego - Day 3: General Session - preview of Wednesday's general session, SolidWorks.com, Jan 24, 2008

Live from San Diego - Day 2: Phil Sluder's Session - podcast, SolidWorks.com, Jan 22, 2008

Lynn Allen at SolidWorks World: Is it Glasnost? - SolidWorks' openness could provide example for Autodesk, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Jan 24, 2008

SolidWorks 2009 Sneak Peak - SolidWorks 2009 has SpeedPak technology, sketch enhancements, new sheet metal functionality, stretch tool, easy view orientation, more, Mike Puckett's Blog, Jan 23, 2008

SolidWorks World 2008: Wednesday General Session - Quick Review - top 10 SolidWorks enhancements announced, and SolidWorks 2009 features were shown, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Jan 23, 2008

SW World Keynote Speakers Upstaged by Sideshow - speaker review: Norman disappoints, Ballard a hit, Theo Janssen was amazing, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes, Jan 23, 2008

SolidWorks World 2008: Tuesday - recap of days events, iPod Nanos for all, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Jan 23, 2008

SolidWorks World 2008: Monday PM - learning sessions on concept blockbusting and hybrid modeling plus 9th Annual SWUGN Summit, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Jan 22, 2008

SolidWorks General Session Day 1 Amazing - photos from SolidWorks World, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Jan 22, 2008

Jeff Ray Talks About Customers Request to Slow Development to Focus on Fixes - new CEO may acknowledge customers' requests, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes, Jan 22, 2008

Game On Tuesday @ SWW 2008 - presentations by Dr. Don Norman and Dr. Ballard, SolidWorks iPod launched, plus learning sessions, Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective, Jan 22, 2008

SolidWorks World Tuesday - presentations by Dr. Don Norman and Dr. Ballard plus SolidWorks iPod launched, Jeff Setzer, Graphics Systems SolidNotes, Jan 22, 2008

SolidWorks Has Perfectly Trimmed 3-Dimensional Toenails - SolidWorks is making efforts to satisfy existing users, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Jan 22, 2008

Lynn Allen Sits Down - audio of  Autodesk's Lynn Allen being asked tough questions at SolidWorks user meeting, Mike Puckett's Blog, Jan 23, 2008

One on One With Jon Hirschtick (Part 2) - Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective, Jan 22, 2008

Live From San Diego - Day 1: SWUGN Summit - podcast of sneak peak of SWUGN Summit, SolidWorks.com, Jan 22, 2008

Live From San Diego - Day 2: General Session - podcast fo keynote presentations of Don Norman, Bob Ballard, SolidWorks.com, Jan 22, 2008

Live from San Diego - Day 1: General Session - preview of general session from SolidWorks World 2008 attendees, SolidWorks.com, Jan 21, 2008

Live from San Diego - Day 1: "Validating Sheet metal Assemblies" Session - feedback from attendees of 'tips and tricks' section, SolidWorks.com, Jan 21, 2008

And So It Begins, Sunday @ SWW 2008 - CEO Jeff Ray talked about ongoing changes at SolidWorks, presentation by Marie Planchard on educational efforts at SolidWorks, Jon Hirschtick covering history of CAD, panel discussion by SolidWorks R&D executives, more, Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective, Jan 20, 2008

SolidWorks World 2008: Sunday - press welcome by Jeff Ray, presentation on history of CAD by Jon Hirschtick, panel discussion on SolidWorks 2009 features, Ricky Jordan's Blog, Jan 21, 2008

Jeff Ray's Comments On the UI Changes - SolidWorks 2008 UI has been changed for new users, not taking care of existing users, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes, Jan 21, 2008

SolidWorks First Ever Press Day - a mixed success, SolidWorks press day short on new announcements and sneak previews, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Jan 21, 2008

Sunday Morning Press Meeting With Jeff Ray - SolidWorks CEO talked about Dassault-SolidWorks integration and SolidWorks 2008 UI, Rob Rodriguez Blog, Jan 21, 2008

The First 50 Years of CAD - SolidWorks cofounder offers history, future of CAD, Mike Puckett's Blog, Jan 20, 2008

Sunday Press Sessions Begin - SolidWorks CEO Jeff Ray talked about SolidWorks 2008 interface, design of SolidWorks, integration with Dassault, more, Mike Puckett's Blog, Jan 20, 2008

Interview With Jim Wilkinson - SolidWorks executive talks about new features, bugs, and more in short YouTube videos, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes, Jan 21, 2008

One on One With Jon Hirschtick (Part 1) - history of SolidWorks, Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective, Jan 21, 2008

One On One With Greg Jankowski - author of 'SolidWorks For Dummies' advises on switching over to SolidWorks from 2D CAD software, Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective, Jan 21, 2008

Monday General Session - Danny Forster of Discovery Channel and Theo Jansen spoke on inspiring to design, Mike Puckett's Blog, Jan 21, 2008

Black or White - being analytical demands being unbiased first, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes, Jan 12, 2008

SolidWorks Labs Approaches One Year - R&D site grows, visitors increasing continuously, offers 10 applications like WatchIt Widget, Showcase Widget, DWGnavigator, Supplier Source, more, Sean Snyder, Design News, Jan 9, 2008

How To Get Windows Alt Codes Into SolidWorks - Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Jan 7, 2008

Bug of the Week For Next Week - SolidWorks bug while dragging point of derived sketch, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes, Jan 7, 2008

Bug of the Week After That - changing document windows has gone slow, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes, Jan 7, 2008

Bug of the Week Two Weeks After That - bug in move/copy bodies feature in SolidWorks, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes, Jan 7, 2008

Bug of the Week - origin disappears while using Modify Sketch tool in SolidWorks, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes, Jan 6, 2008

2007

SolidWorks (All Versions) Setup for XP and Vista: Pre Installation - check for video driver version, latest certified passing drivers for video card, set display resolution to maximum, more, Paul Niedfeldt, Graphics Systems SolidNotes, Dec 27, 2007

Relationship Counseling - Part I - presentation on horizontal modeling which is not making it into SolidWorks World 2008, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes, Dec 27, 2007

Relationship Counseling - Part II - SolidWorks' 'fast-and-loose' approach is now slowly becoming outdated, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes, Dec 28, 2007

Relationship Counseling - Part III - understanding sketch relations in SolidWorks, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes, Dec 29, 2007

The SolidWorks Community - value-added resellers, SolidWorks manufacturing network, education network, user group network, and similar services contribute to SolidWorks community, Richard Doyle, Cadalyst, Dec 1, 2007

Is There a Crisis in the SolidWorks Community? - revamping the user interface and bugs may have caused slow adoption of SolidWorks 2008 and make author question direction of company, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes, Dec 4, 2007

SolidWorks Woes - latest release of SolidWorks makes developers rewrite applications, Deelip Menezes, Dec 5, 2007

Jeff Ray's Insight to SolidWorks World 2008 - SolidWorks CEO discusses upcoming user meeting, a 'fantastic year,' more, SolidWorks Podcasts, Dec 5, 2007

3 Key Methods to Successful SolidWorks Training - learn through instructor led, self paced training or discussions and collaboration, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Dec 4, 2007

5 Gentle Steps to Team Collaboration in SolidWorks - assign roles, keep files on central server, create central workspace, more, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Nov 28, 2007

What's Happening at SolidWorks? - industry observer wonders if SolidWorks is less independant of Dassault and about its vision, Evan Yares in The CAD Industry, Nov 15, 2007

Make Your SolidWorks Model Stop Rebuilding - SolidWorks customer portal helps you put 'geometry lock' on model, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Nov 15, 2007

Designing the Engineer - balancing design and engineering through multi-disciplinary approach, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Nov 14, 2007

10 New Backgrounds for SolidWorks 2008 Drawings - changing drawing background, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Nov 8, 2007

25% Upgrade to SolidWorks 2008. The Rest? - 24% of users plan to upgrade after bugs are worked out, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Nov 9, 2007

Changing of the Guard - SolidWorks CEO Jeff Ray talks about SolidWorks-Dassault Systemes relationship, Inventor, market trends, more, Martyn Day, MCAD Online, Oct 28, 2007

2008 Drawing Backgrounds... - SolidWorks 2008 drawing can appear on customizable crinkly paper background, Mike Puckett's Blog, Nov 7, 2007

8 Absolutely Odd Facts About SolidWorks 2008 - SolidWorks 2008 uses 16,204 Kb memory, has 584 toolbar icons, more, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Nov 5, 2007

What's New in 2008? - new features in SolidWorks 2008 are highlighted with question mark, Mike Puckett's Blog, Oct 31, 2007

SolidWorks 2008 Installation Notes - transfer current license before un-install and get current service pack, Mike Puckett's Blog, Nov 1, 2007

Bolt Hole Circle Axis: Part 2 - creating an axis in SolidWorks, Sheet Metal Guy Blog, Oct 25, 2007

Handy New Assembly Tools in SolidWorks 2008 - exploring AssemblyXpert dialog box and mates plus TolAnalyst application, Richard Doyle, Cadalyst, Oct 1, 2007

How to Successfully Implement SolidWorks - schedule a time period for each task, setup shortcuts and toolbars, move according to plan, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Oct 17, 2007

Management by Design - SolidWorks CEO Jeff Ray identifies potential of Indian market, Chiranjoy Sen, The Economic Times, Sep 21, 2007

SolidWorks 2008 is Here - enhanced standard menu bars, customizable CommandManager, new context toolbars, customizable shortcut bar, Richard Doyle, Cadalyst, Sep 1, 2007

Finding Clarity in Isolation - using isolate tool to clean up parts in SolidWorks, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Sep 18, 2007

Interface Ideas - some suggestions for setting up SolidWorks 2008 interface, Matt Writes, Sep 18, 2007

Can't Get a License from SNL Server? - issues regarding SolidNetwork Licensing and resolving the error, Matt Luedke, Graphics Systems SolidNotes, Aug 16, 2007

The Killer Video Card for SolidWorks? - pricing information of ATI FireGL graphic cards series, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Aug 15, 2007

Software OpenGL -- What is it? - SolidWorks setting automatically turns on when no OpenGL support is detected, Jeff Setzer, Graphics Systems SolidNotes, August 2, 2007

6 Major Factors Before Upgrading to Vista and SolidWorks 2008 - own new hardware system, backup your data, wait for Vista service pack, disable user account control, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, August 2, 2007

More Vista and SolidWorks - rate your PC on a Windows Experience Index before running Vista, Matt Luedke, Graphics Systems SolidNotes, July 26, 2007

Ready, Set, Go - SolidWorks user meeting 2008 site is live and reasons to go, Mike Puckett's Blog, July 27, 2007

Changing of the Guard at SolidWorks - John McEleney leaves for personal reasons, COO Jeff Ray steps up to fill the position, Kenneth Wong, Cadalyst, July 17, 2007

Jeff Ray to Replace John McEleney as SolidWorks CEO - McEleney steps down for personal reasons, Randall S. Newton, CADdigest.com, July 16, 2007

My SolidWorks World Interview with Richard Doyle - talk about ease of using SolidWorks, user group meeting, highlights of SW World 2007, Devon Sowell, Devon's Blog, July 7, 2007

Selling CAD When You Should be Selling Productivity - incomplete Help documentation in SolidWorks software forces users to undergo reseller-organized costly trainings, Matt Lombard, Matt Writes, June 27, 2007

Johnny Mac Buys a Mac! - John McEleney, CEO of SolidWorks, speaks at SolidWorks user group meetings, Matt Writes, June 15, 2007

SolidWorks on PDM - Rainer Gawlick of SolidWorks talks about its document management products, strategies, issues involved in global product development, more, Martyn Day, MCAD Online, May 18, 2007

Queues and Moos! - highlights of SolidWorks World 2007 included: SolidWorks 2008 preview, keynote speech by Colonel Lewis Setliff III & Steve Wozniak, Moo Bella ice-cream vending machine, more, David Chadwick, CAD User, March 2007

An Interview with Matt Lombard, Author of "SolidWorks 2007 Bible" - Matt talks about his book and the need of books in an ideal CAD world, 2D vs. 3D, more, Franco Folini, Novedge Blog, May 10, 2007

Common Misconceptions - explaining break/lock relations, SolidWorks' slow performance, geometry pattern option, Matt Writes, April 10, 2007

All New 3D ContentCentral - an online 3D parts catalog has improved user interface, search tools, 3D ContentCentral User Library, more, Ricky Jordan's Blog, March 19, 2007

SolidWorks World 2007 - highlights included SolidWorks 2008 preview, SolidWorks labs, and more, Al Dean, MCAD Online, March 15, 2007

Developing "The Next Big Thing" in CAD Software - Rick Chin of SolidWorks talks SWIFT feature in SolidWorks, customer feedback for improving products, more in audio interview, Rob Rodriguez Blog, March 9, 2007

SolidWorks Serious About Helping Rwanda - SolidWorks CEO will be visiting Rwanda to help it by providing software and training, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, March 8, 2007

SolidWorks and Windows Vista - SolidWorks 2007 supports only Vista Business and Ultimate editions, Matt Luedke, Graphics Systems SolidNotes, March 5, 2007

The SolidWorks Testing Process - SolidWorks exec Kamesh Pemmaraju talks about the process a product undergoes before being released, Rob Rodriguez Blog, March 2, 2007

SolidWorks World 2007 - Designing with Vision - a recap of SolidWorks users annual meeting, SolidWorks Express, February 2007

Vista....and More Vista - nice graphical enhancements at the cost of RAM, plus lack of drivers for Vista, Ricky Jordan's Blog, February 22, 2007

SolidWorks World Interview: Mark Biasotti - SolidWorks executive talks about his job profile, his assets, enhancements in SolidWorks 2007, more, Ricky Jordan's Blog, February 20, 2007

Upgrade to Vista? - SolidWorks users need not hurry to upgrade to Vista, Windows XP is quite stable OS for the time being, Matt Speaks, February 20, 2007

Look Who's Bending - Part 2 - reaction to post about SolidWorks users not being able to save to older versions, Deelip Menezes, February 14, 2007

Look Who's Bending - SolidWorks users can not open current version files into older version unless they keep themselves on subscription or upgrade, Deelip Menezes, February 12, 2007

An Interview with Jon Hirschtick, Founder of SolidWorks - Jon Hirschtick talks about his career journey, being CEO and beyond, Devon's Blog, February 12, 2007

SolidWorks World 2007 - highlights include SolidWorks 2008 preview, SolidWorks labs, and more, Amy Stankiewicz, Cadalyst, February 12, 2007

Absurdly Ideal: Notes from SolidWorks World 2007 - the highlights include SolidWorks 2008 preview, launch of SolidWorks Labs, announcements of ERM capabilities to SolidWorks, more, Randall S. Newton, CADdigest.com, February 8, 2007

Faces and Names - introduction to some veterans contributing on comp.cad.solidworks, user groups, SolidWorks website forums, Matt Speaks, February 7, 2007

SolidWorks - Putting More in the Box - SolidWorks continued improvement reflects overall vision, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, February 7, 2007

From the Show Floor: SolidWorks World General Session Day 1 - highlights include: presentations by SolidWorks COO and CEO, some features of SolidWorks 2008, more, John Myers, SolidWorks Community, February 6, 2007 (requires free registration)

From the Show Floor: SolidWorks World 2007 - highlights include: presentations by Paul Niedermann, M.H. McIntosh, Sustainable Technology Forum, more, John Myers, SolidWorks Community, February 7, 2007 (requires free registration)

SolidWorks World 2007 Day 2 - Q&A with Apple Co-founder Steve Wozniak, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, February 6, 2007

SolidWorks - CAD Company with a Conscience - SolidWorks is donating software and guidance to Rwanda, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, February 6, 2007

SolidWorks World, First Day - highlights include: keynote by COO Jeff Ray, presentation by an MIT engineering student, SolidWorks 2008 features, SolidWorks Labs, more, Rachael Dalton-Taggart, PR, Marketing and the Business of CAD, February 6, 2007

More from World... - glimpse of SolidWorks World 2007 at New Orleans, Matt Speaks, February 4, 2007

SolidWorks World 2007 Day 1 - some SolidWorks 2008 features mentioned in keynote plus new website announced with four initial projects, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, February 5, 2007

SolidWorks World: Monday General Session - with over 3,500 attendees, SW World revealed some features of SolidWorks 2008 plus DFM Express and DriveWorks Express tools, more, Ricky Jordan's Blog, February 5, 2007

SolidWorks Labs - new website provides four software tools: Drawings Now, COSMOSExpress Now, ViewIn, and DWG Navigator, Ricky Jordan's Blog, February 5, 2007

From the Show Floor: SolidWorks World 2007 - details about the general sessions, classes, product pavilion, and more, John Myers, SolidWorks Community, February 5, 2007 (requires free registration)

2006

SolidWorks Tip: Time to Upgrade! - backup your directory, templates, and Vault plus tips to install the new version, Ricky Jordan's Blog, October 23, 2006

SWIFT: Reducing CAD Complexity - Fielder Hiss of SolidWorks explains the functionalities of DraftXpert, FeatureXpert, SketchXpert, MateXpert and DimXpert features in SolidWorks 2007, MCAD Online, September 14, 2006

Advantages of Implementing PDMWorks Enterprise - understanding the standard configuration of a PDMWorks Enterprise installation and its user Interface, SolidWorks Express, September 2006

SolidWorks Backup and Recovery Options - use auto-recover, backup or save notification options to minimize potential data loss, SolidWorks Express, September 2006

Consumer Credit - with consumer product designing tools, SolidWorks offers improved visualizing, rendering and surfacing capabilities, MCAD Online, September 13, 2006

SolidWorks' Unfinished Business - as competition catches up, SolidWorks ought to consider CAD contests, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, September 6, 2006

SolidWorks Revs Things Up for Media - SolidWorks showcased race car and solar car designs at June's press event that also included SolidWorks' educational initiatives, Sara Ferris, Cadalyst, August 16, 2006

How to Use the SolidWorks Installation Manager - SolidWorks 2007 Installation Manager makes for easy download of new versions and service packs, SolidWorks Express, July 2006

Things to Remember About the SolidWorks Knowledge Base - tips to search the knowledge base effectively and resolving queries, SolidWorks Express, July 2006

SolidWorks 2007: Usability Enhancements - screen capture tool, improved color schemes, enhanced user interface for keyboard shortcuts, "ghost lines" to see original position of geometry, isolate command, Ricky Jordan's Blog, July 31, 2006

SolidWorks Prospers by Bringing 3D CAD to the Masses - including SWIFT tool, more than 250 features in SolidWorks 2007 drive users to become comfortable with 3D CAD, Beth Stackpole, Managing Automation, June 16, 2006

Get 'Em While They're Young: SolidWorks in Education - comparatively easy-to-learn SolidWorks Education Edition is available to students for just $99, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, June 15, 2006

Dassault and SolidWorks Not Talking - Dassault's acquisition of SolidWorks does not seem to have improved communication between products, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, May 11, 2006

Not Talking - Dassault has given SolidWorks autonomy but faces a conundrum, Evan Yares in The CAD Industry, May 11, 2006

SolidWorks to Inject 'Intelligence' into Its Next Release - SolidWorks 2007 to benefit from SolidWorks Intelligent Feature Technology (SWIFT), Zia Askari, DQ Channels, April 12, 2006

Ten Questions for John McEleney - usually SolidWorks' CEO is strictly business but dig deeper and you'll find what really warms his heart is helping disadvantaged youth, Roopinder Tara, TenLinks.com, April 12, 2006

SolidWorks Rolls Along - highlights of SolidWorks World 2006 include a SolidWorks 2007 preview, SolidWorks Intelligent Feature Technology (SWIFT), Kubotek a surprise exhibitor, more, Roopinder Tara, CADdigest.com, March 28, 2006

SolidWorks Customer Relations Gets a Boost - Richard Welch, VP of Worldwide Customer Services for SolidWorks, manages support for SolidWorks' products by phone, e-mail and online, Roopinder Tara, CADdigest.com, March 27, 2006

SolidWorks World 2006 - Biggest and Coolest MCAD Event Ever! - the event's highlights were SolidWorks Intelligent Feature Technology for SolidWorks 2007, full-color desktop 3D scanner from NextEngine, and Koenigsegg CRR supercar, SolidWorks Express, February 2006

SolidWorks Maximus - highlights of SolidWorks World 2006 include Next Engine, SolidWorks Intelligent Feature Technology, and TolExpert technology, Martyn Day, MCAD Online, February 10, 2006

New Help Tool Promises to be Antithesis of the Scorned Clippy - SolidWorks 2007 can troubleshoot with SolidWorks Intelligent Feature Technology (SWIFT) without being annoying, Karen Field, Design News, February 7, 2006

A Tale of Two CAD Books - books like "Doctor Walt's KEYCREATOR 5 Introductory Guide" by Walter Silva and "SolidWorks for Dummies" by Greg Jankowski are a good investment in time and money, Jeffrey Rowe, Cadalyst Manufacturing, December 15, 2005

When Duz SolidWorks Go Solo? - SolidWorks/Dassault relationship is practically nonexistent, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, February 3, 2006

Interview with SolidWorks COO Jeff Ray - SolidWorks focuses on developing software, while improving their channel program, Amy Castor, SolidWorks Community, January 27, 2006

SolidWorks World 2006 - SolidWorks 2007 features were unveiled, SWIFT platform, more, Nancy Spurling Johnson, Cadalyst, January 30, 2006

Solid Showing of New Products - highlights from the many vendors on display at SolidWorks World 2006, Nancy Spurling Johnson, Cadalyst, January 30, 2006

Interview with Suchit Jain - vice president of analysis at SolidWorks discusses inclusion of COSMOSmotion in SolidWorks Office Premium, more, Amy Castor, SolidWorks Community, January 27, 2006

Industrial Archeology - museums construct digital models of industrial objects using SolidWorks, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, January 25, 2006

SolidWorks Day 3 - preview of SolidWorks 2007, next annual meeting in New Orleans, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, January 25, 2006

Last Day of the SolidWorks World 2006... - "industrial anthropology," rapid prototyping and Mathsoft's use of XML, Leslie Gordon, Machine Design, January 26, 2006

Salami Powered Rocket - yes, it's true, say the Myth Busters appearing at SolidWorks 2006, also a neat $2500 3D laser desktop scanner and the fastest production car in the world, Leslie Gordon, Machine Design, January 26, 2006

MythBusters at SolidWorks World - TV show stars keynote user meeting, users are fans of the software and everything is just right gushes Rachael Dalton-Taggart, CADwire.net, January 24, 2006

SolidWorks World - Day 1 - claiming largest attendance, SolidWorks gave some details of SolidWorks 2007 and a desktop 3D color scanner, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, January 23, 2006

SolidWorks World: Day 2 - SolidWorks shows no reaction for Autodesk publicity stunts, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, January 24, 2006

2005

Tell Autodesk How Much You Hate SolidWorks - Autodesk runs survey asking about flaws of SolidWorks, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, December 28, 2005

3000 > 5000 - SolidWorks users are 9 times more likely to sign up for the SolidWorks annual user meeting as Autodesk users for AU, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, December 7, 2005

Oops: Inventor vs SolidWorks - Autodesk and Dassault Systemes produced vague data about total sales in their quarterly reports, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, November 24, 2005

SolidWorks Upbeat About India Business Mode - SolidWorks sees 3,000 registered users in India as a drop in the bucket, Shantheri Mallaya, ChannelTimes.com, Sep 29, 2005

Top CEOs Describe Future Technologies - SolidWorks CEO among software execs that met with reporters during a BSA function, boston.com, June 10, 2005

Reverse Engineering With a SolidWorks Interface - in a bid to bring reverse engineering into SolidWorks, applications within the partner program enable the capture of data from an existing part for creating feature based models, Lynda Rutledge, SolidWorks Community, April 19, 2005 (requires free registration)

Developers Easing Move to 3D Design - companies like PTC, UGS, Alibre, Dassault Systems and SolidWorks attempts to convert 2D CAD users include features that mimic 2D software functions, Paul Teague, Design News, April 18, 2005

Motorcycle Mania - COSMOSWORKS used in creation of custom chopper for SolidWorks, Designs, April 4, 2005

Results of the 2004 SolidWorks Salary Survey - northeast highest with $62K, salaries showing upwards trends since 2004, 69% reported a salary increase and only 10 per cent a decrease, Alexandra Pratt, CATIA COMMUNITY, April 4, 2005 (may require free registration)

Stealing the Thunder - the star of the 2005 SolidWorks annual user conference was not software. It was hardware. But not computer hardware. It considerably louder and flashier: a radically designed chopper custom made for SolidWorks by Orange County Choppers, by Roopinder Tara, CADdigest.com, March 6, 2005

Usability a Top Priority at SolidWorks - interview with Jim Wilkinson of SolidWorks, who gives an inside look at SolidWorks attempts to increase the usability of their 3D design software, CADdigest.com, March 6, 2005

3D Takes Center Stage at CAD Users' Event - SolidWorks World 2005 conference focused on the power of 3D and how important it is to the manufacturing community, Jeffrey Rowe, Advanced Manufacturing, March 2005

SolidWorks World 2005 - highlights from the recent show's general sessions, plus a look at what's in store for SolidWorks 2006, Jeffrey Rowe, Cadalyst MCAD Tech News #138, February 3, 2005

2006 Features! SW World General Session - a report from today's events at SolidWorks World 2005, with a sneak peak of some of the features included in the next release, Dan Raker, SolidWorks Community, February 2, 2005  (requires free registration)

Pow! SolidWorks Takes on AutoCAD Upgrade Woes - SolidWorks' free DWGgateway data translation plug-in enables AutoCAD users to open and work with DWG files created with any version of AutoCAD, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, January 31, 2005

Planning for Effective Training - a list of SolidWorks training resources, SolidWorks Express, January 2005

SolidWorks Toolbox - a roundup of where on the Web to find a variety of useful SolidWorks resources, from macros and add-ons to tips and tricks, Joe Greco, Desktop Engineering, January 2005

2004

SolidWorks Helps to Provide Super Human Strength for BLEEX Exoskeleton - SolidWorks software is helping to design critical parts of an "exoskeleton" that will someday help soldiers, firefighters, rescue workers and others carry back-breaking burdens without feeling the weight, SolidWorks, December 9, 2004

Design Analysis Is Ready for the Engineering Mainstream, But Should the Mainstream Be Using It? - most companies today are unlikely to authorize their entire engineering staff to use design analysis software; this is a mistake because the returns in cost and quality overshadow any risk from misusing such software, Suchit Jain, CADdigest.com, November 23, 2004

'Skunk Works' Suddenly Smell Sweet to SolidWorks - Cosmic Blob - which allows kids to mold playful, 3D images on their own computers - is the first product created by SolidWorks' new unit devoted to experimental software, Alexander Soule, Boston Business Journal, November 5, 2004

New Tools for Detailing Electrical Cable and Harness Routes - examines the new capabilities to SolidWorks Routing, which include electrical cabling and harness design tools, SolidWorks Express, September 2004

SolidWorks Helps Canadian Bicycle Maker Achieve Victories at Tour de France and Olympics - Cervélo Cycles has standardized on SolidWorks 3D mechanical design software to create carbon fiber bicycles ridden to victories in this summer's Tour de France, Olympic Games and Ironman Triathlon, CADdigest.com, September 16, 2004

CAD Companies Spar Over Translations - Autodesk and SolidWorks are set to square off over the latter's new DWG editor,

Jon Hirschtick Bet Big - and Won - on Windows Native CAD - SolidWorks co-founder Jon K. Hirschtick discusses the future of 3D solid modeling, Bruce Pilgrim, Solid Digital Digest, August 10, 2004 (requires free registration)

CAD Companies Spar Over Translations - Autodesk and SolidWorks disagree over the DWG editor in SolidWorks 2005, David Cohn, CADwire, August 3, 2004

SolidWorks 2D Position Paper - Autodesk's official paper discusses why the company believes the new IntelliCAD-based DWG Editor featured in the upcoming SolidWorks 2005 is a bad idea, Autodesk, August 2004

SolidWorks 2D Position Paper: A Response - an analysis of Autodesk's official position on the new IntelliCAD-based DWG Editor and some possible errors in the company's statements, Ralph Grabowski, upFront.eZine, August 2, 2004

The Future of CAD: Driving Revolution in 3D - according to John McEleney, CEO of SolidWorks, the future of CAD will be presented not just by 3D CAD but revolutionary input and output devices, such as holographic displays, Machine Design, July 27, 2004

Tips for Starting (or Revamping) Your User Group - successful SolidWorks user groups offer advice on how to keep a group thriving, SolidWorks Community, May 17, 2004 (may require free registration)

SolidWorks World Boston Report - includes a discussion with SolidWorks CEO John McEleney about the company's future and a sneak preview of SolidWorks 2005, Martyn Day, CADdigest.com, February 17, 2004

SolidWorks World 2004 - the highlight of the show was the presentation of a pre-alpha version of SolidWorks 2005, whose new features and enhancements ought to make mold designers, design engineers and consumer product designers happy, Joe Greco, MCAD Tech News, MCAD Tech News #113, January 24, 2004

This Week In Boston - a report from the recent SolidWorks gathering, including what's coming in SolidWorks 2005, Jeffrey Rowe, MCAD Cafe, January 26, 2004

SolidWorks World Report: Day 2 - the second general session of SolidWorks World revealed more details about SolidWorks 2005 and a demonstration of a 3D photography product designed using SolidWorks, Sara Ferris, Cadalyst, January 20, 2004

SolidWorks World Report - highlights of the first day of  the SolidWorks 2004 conference included a sneak preview of SolidWorks 2005 and the announcement that SolidWorks licenses have reached the 300,000 mark, Sara Ferris, Cadalyst, January 20, 2004

2003

SolidWorks 2004 Media Event - a report from the recent unveiling of the latest version of SolidWorks, including highlights of some of the program's 250 new features, Ralph Grabowski, upFront.eZine, July 15, 2003

Analysis During Design Reduces Cost and Time - Finite element analysis can solve for stress in a part, reduce prototyping, shave weight, save design time and much more - so why isn't everybody using it?, Suchit Jain. CADdigest.com, April 29, 2003

Designers Urged to Use CAD to Push Innovation - a report from this year's SolidWorks 2003 gathering, which featured the unveiling of new imaging tools to provide more realistic-looking 3D drawings, Advanced Manufacturing, March/April 2003

 Is SolidWorks the New Autodesk? - the scrappy challenger has become the established leader in MCAD with the right product at the right time. TenLinks looks at the role of SolidWorks in the growing acceptance of 3D design. Roopinder Tara, TenLinks, March 10, 2003

The MCAD/PDM Connection - examines how each of the major high-end and mid-range MCAD applications integrates PDM tools (functions that allow users who don't have the authoring application to preview, open and share documents), Joe Greco, DE Online, February 2003 (may require free registration)

SolidWorks World 2003 Shows Strength of SolidWorks - a report on the recent SolidWorks gathering, TechniCom eWeekly, January 30, 2003

SolidWorks 2002 Salary Survey - SolidWorks users' salaries worldwide - and in all U.S. regions except the West and Northwest - have steadily increased since last year, SOLID Solutions, January/February 2003 (pdf)

SolidWorks World 2003 - a look at some of the new products that will be unveiled at next week's SolidWorks gathering, Heidi Hill, Arnie Williams, and Kenneth Wong, CADENCE, January 2003

2002

Manufacturing Network - describes the SolidWorks Manufacturing Network, an online directory of design and engineering service providers who use SolidWorks software, SOLID Solutions, November/December 2002

The Help File - SolidWorks no longer ships with a users guide, and to make matters worse the help files often aren't much help, Tom Devlin, SOLID Solutions, November/December 2002

SolidWorks and PDM - SolidWorks CEO John McEleney discusses the implications of his company's most recent extension to its product line - product data management, Al Dean, CADserver, October 23, 2002

Sting Stops Sale of SolidWorks Sourcecode: Q&A - upFront.eZine's Ralph Grabowski follows up on last week's arrest of a man charged with trying to sell the source code for the current version of SolidWorks to undercover FBI agents in New Delhi, upFront.eZine, September 4, 2002

Toy Story - sophisticated 3D CAD programs, including Pro/E and SolidWorks, help to build construction toys for kids, Bart Eisenberg, Product Design & Development, August 2002

Why Pick CATIA Over SolidWorks? - SolidWorks is less expensive and easier to use, but the advanced engineering software integrated with CATIA provides the tools for designing more complex products, CADCAMNet, August 22, 2002

Shoot-out Between Inventor and SolidWorks - Inventor wins this although the scoring is close, Elise Moss, CADdigest.com, August 8, 2002

A Valuable Resource - SolidWorks User Groups - links and information on SolidWorks user groups locations, meetings and support, John McEleney, SolidWorks Corporation, August 6, 2002

How to Evaluate Your Hardware Requirements - tips for SolidWorks users for determining if hardware upgrade or replacement is necessary, Greg Jankowski, SolidWorks, Aug 2, 2002

Feature Data Replacing Geometry as Key to CAD Interoperability - giving engineers the ability to reuse models with little or no effort requires a different philosophy; one based on the exchange of feature information, John J. McEleney, CEO, SolidWorks, timecompress.com, July 2002

For the Users, by the Users - the All Texas SolidWorks User Conference comes up in July, Richard Doyle. Solid Solutions, July/August 2002 SolidWorks World 2002 - Fillets and Lofting in Las Vegas - report from SolidWorks user and reseller jamboree, Al Dean, CADserver, May 15, 2002

It's All in the Translation - importing and exporting files from SolidWorks, Kevin Silbert, SOLID Solutions, May/June 2002

Keeping Track - custom property management made easy in SolidWorks with VBA, Kent Homola, SOLID Solutions, May/June 2002

Animations on a Budget - using eDrawings 2.0 is an economic alternative for SolidWorks users, Richard Doyle, SOLID Solutions, May/June 2002

Faster, Ever Faster - workstation/SolidWorks benchmark update includes 2.4GHz machines, David Schaller, SOLID Solutions, May/June 2002

How to Design Better Plastic Parts - the process of a good plastics part design can involve not only mechanical design but FEA, tools and molds, assembly and more, Greg Jankowski, SolidWorks Express, April 2002

How to Improve Freeform Modeling with SolidWorks 2001Plus - Greg Jankowski, SolidWorks Express, April 2002

Straight Talk from SolidWorks CEO John McEleney - SolidWorks worries about how fast rival Inventor is catching on, MCADcafe, April 11, 2002

A First Step for Design - A Giant Leap for the Manufacturing Enterprise - John McEleney, CEO of SolidWorks talks about the slow acceptance of 3D solid modeling by many designers, CAD User, April 2002

3D Vendor Seeing Success With .Net Strategy - SolidWorks is finding success with a strategy of creating a Web service that its customers can access to download three-dimensional models of catalog items over the Internet, Richard Karpinski, Internet Week, April 1, 2002

A Changing Climate for CAD - executives from SolidWorks, PTC, Autodesk and other leading CAD/CAM companies weigh in on the current state of the industry, NASA Tech Briefs, March 2002

Design Staff the Focus of Intense Pressure - users strive to squeeze every bit of productivity from design software, as witnessed at the SolidWorks user conference, Todd Phillips, Advanced Manufacturing, March 2002

SolidWorks Is on A Roll - 1,700 Attendees at User Conference Get Glimpse of SolidWorks 2002, CAD Reports, TenLinks.com, March 12, 2002

Best Practices in CAD Conversion - the Pilot Projects - pilot projects are an absolute necessity in tackling a significant conversion project that may be unfamiliar, 3rd in series, Butch Smigel and Derek Meiding, Solid Solutions, March/April, 2002

SolidWorks World 2002 - a report from this year's user conference, Joe Greco, CADENCE MCAD Tech News, Feb 25, 2002

Tips for SolidWorks Users - fresh batch from Solid Solutions, March/April 2002

The Decline of Parametric Technology - several reasons have led to PTC and its flagship Pro/ENGINEER dropping from its preeminent position in MCAD, but chief among them is the rise of much lower-priced, feature-based CAD systems such as SolidWorks, Solid Edge, and Autodesk Inventor, Computer Aided Design Report, Jan 2002

Orphan Views - adding a cross sectional view to a drawing without adding a parent view in SolidWorks, Steve McGilvrey and Marc Leizza, SOLID Solutions, Jan/Feb 2002

Solid Modelers in 2001 - last year, SolidWorks added kinematics, enhanced its surface modeling and thereby increased its lead over archrivals Solid Edge and Inventor, Joe Greco, MCAD Tech News, Jan 10, 2002

Tips for SolidWorks Users - finding mates, constraints between two parts, more, compiled by Kate McGraw, SOLID Solutions, Jan/Feb 2002 SOLID Solutions Salary Survey Results - average SolidWorks user makes $56,283 annually, SOLID Solutions, Dec/Jan 2002 (pdf file)

2001

Eight Tips for Productivity - quick tips for SolidWorks users, Byron Gerber, Solid Solutions, Nov 2001

Tips for SolidWorks - several compiled by Kate McGraw, SOLID Solutions, June 18, 2001

SolidWorks Takes CAD to ASP Model - publishing parts catalogs is easier than ever with 3DPartStream.NET, Kevin Newcomb, ASPnews.com, May 29, 2001

Visualizing Change - Richard Karpinski talks to SolidWorks' Jon McCeleney about 3DPartStream,  Transformation Today, Apr 23, 2001

SolidWorks Wants In At the Design Level - SolidWorks' Jon McCelany discusses new technologies will help the designer, Richard Karpinski, TechWeb, Apr 23, 2001

Updating New Workstations on SolidWorks 2000 - Gregory E. Jankowski, Solid Solutions, March/April 2001

2000

Customizing SolidWorks - Rob Lacey, CADserver, November 21, 2000

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