By admin | August 17, 2009
“Yay, it’s Friday! You know what that means…Beer! Oh, and of course another component of our stapler is about to be modeled. I hope you enjoy the modeling tutorials as much as I do. It gives me a chance to play with my favorite design tool SolidWorks (like I need an excuse). Last week, we [...]
By admin | August 8, 2009
“In my last post, I discussed how to create PDFs automatically through SolidWorks Task Scheduler using the print function. This post discusses how to use the export functionality to create PDFs.” …
Keep Reading: Graphics Systems SolidNotes: How to use SolidWorks Task Scheduler to create PDFs – Part II.
Published by Gerald Go on 8/5/09 on Graphics [...]
By admin | August 8, 2009
“Many of us have heard of terms like cluster computing or server farms and once you begin to apply these resource harnessing techniques to CAD and CAE tools, you end up with a huge amount of CPU capacity at your disposal. A couple of weeks ago I did a revised show on the SolidWorks Task [...]
“Whenever I train my students, I always ask them if they’ve used SolidWorks Task Scheduler. Based on anecdotal surveys, I have noticed that very few people use this feature. Thus, I’ve decided to devote several blog posts in discussing the underappreciated and underutilized Task Scheduler.
As we all know, PDFs are a ubiquitous requirement in daily [...]
“What do you do when things have come to a grinding halt and you’ve tried all the tricks that you know, that you’ve read online and that your cubicle-mate told you about? You call your VAR. Before you do, there’s a couple of things you should do.” …
Keep Reading: SolidWorks Crashes & Slowdowns – The [...]
“For all of you crazed 3D-modeling, equation-using junkies out there, you may be really, really excited to know that your equations will update in real-time when using Instant3D in SolidWorks 2008.” …
Keep Reading: Use SolidWorks Instant3D to Update Equations in Real-Time | SolidSmack.com.
Published by Josh Mings on 3/27/08 on SolidSmack
“And perhaps you are perplexed by the question that faces many… “Should I upgrade to SolidWorks 2009?”
Over the next month or so, the installation DVD will show up. However, you can rise against the mail delivery system and download it right now from the SolidWorks customer portal.
Then what? Do you upgrade the old version or [...]
Information about installing DWG Editor on a stand-alone machine or using a network license.
CATI Tech Notes: DWG Editor Installation Tips & Tricks.
Published by Josh Altergott on 5/14/09 on CATI Tech Notes
“If you are trying to run the new Activation Based SolidNetwork Licensing and you get an error of “Invalid SolidNetWork License serial number (29)” when installing or activating and have followed all of the steps listed in our previous blog posting (http://blog.cati.com/2009/04/coming-soon-solidnetwork-licensing-with-no-dongle-no-file-no-fuss.html) about how to use SNL Activation then you will want to read on.” [...]
“I’ve got an idea. Let’s make starting a project really easy. Throw a bid at the screen and watch the assembly build itself.
While that isn’t exactly happening (yet), SolidWorks Labs is stirring the boiling cauldron of 3D CAD efficiency in an attempt to bring that one step closer.
The Treehouse project allows you to build an [...]
“In the last NASWUG-RSA user group meeting, there was a question about custom weldment profiles, and making sure they didn’t get deleted when doing a reinstall or upgrade. In response to this, I thought I would post a few tips on managing your customized SolidWorks files.” …
Keep Reading: Custom File Locations | CADFanatic.
Published by [...]
“Today, we’re going to discuss installing SolidWorks.”
Keep Reading: SolidWorks Crashes and Slowdowns, Part 3 | Jeff’s Tool Shed.
Published by Jeff Mirisola on 5/5/09 on Jeff’s Tool Shed
“SolidWorks provides the ability to create administrative install images that can be used to make a CAD administrator’s job much less stressful by allowing quick and easy installation of SolidWorks.” …
Keep Reading: SolidWorks Administrative Install Images & SLDIM – Part 1 | CADFanatic.
Published by Brian McElyea on 9/24/08 on CADFanatic
“In part 1 of this series, I laid out the steps for creating a SolidWorks administrative image. In this article, I will describe how to apply a service pack to create a new image that will automatically roll out to your users.” …
Keep Reading: SolidWorks Administrative Install Images & SLDIM – Part 2 | [...]
By admin | April 29, 2009
“Have you customized your install of SolidWorks? If you have added or changed file locations, tweaked keyboard shortcuts or menus, then you have. But have you backed up your settings? SolidWorks makes it easy for you with the Copy Settings Wizard.” …
Keep Reading: CADFanatic’s Tips & Tricks Tuesday – Save & Share [...]
