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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, CAD Digest.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, Paul E. Teague, Design News, September 13, 2004 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, 20042003 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 2002Manufacturing 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) 2001Eight 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 2000Customizing SolidWorks - Rob Lacey, CADserver, November 21, 2000 denotes a select article
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