SolidWorks Relations: Convert Entities Errors and How To Fix Them, by Josh Mings

admin — Tue, 12 May 2009 01:28:14 +0000

“One of the biggest problems you’ll have with relations automatically added to your sketches is the ‘ON EDGE’ relation created when you use Convert Entities. It’s quick to add them, but takes time to fix’em.

They are the ideal tool for quickly getting the edges off one part into another sketch, but you’ll feel some pain if a change occurs that affects them. Here’s all the reasons to avoid the On Edge relation, what to use instead and tips for when you do need them.” …

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Published by Josh Mings on 11/18/08 on SolidSmack

Shake Your Model Maker. How To Be Better at SolidWorks in 5 Minutes Flat, by Josh Mings

admin — Fri, 08 May 2009 20:59:53 +0000

“Ok, you’re in a room of SolidWorks experts and starting to sweat. You feel like bustin’ out you modely moves, but wonder if they’re good enough. You start to twitch a little and get into the groove, but only the cat gnawing it’s paw in the corner seems to notice you shakin’ like André 3000.

Fact is, there’s almost always someone that can shake it better… so to speak. This, however, doesn’t mean you can’t eventually take over the world with your 3D modeling mojo.

Best thing about it, you can get better fast… in 5 minutes flat from what I’ve seen. Let the beat drop.” …

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Published by Josh Mings on 5/24/09 on SolidSmack

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SolidWorks Relations: Convert Entities Errors and How To Fix Them, by Josh Mings

Shake Your Model Maker. How To Be Better at SolidWorks in 5 Minutes Flat, by Josh Mings