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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, 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, 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 denotes
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