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SolidWorks 2008: The New UI
Unless you have been living under a rock or haven’t been keeping up with the latest SolidWorks News, you have probably heard that with SolidWorks 2008 comes a new User Interface. I choose my words carefully here because it is not a COMPLETE overhaul, but there has been some significant change nonetheless. Lets talk about…
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SolidWorks 2008 Announced!
At last the wait is over. SolidWorks Corporation today officially announced details of SolidWorks 2008 to the public. Highlights of the changes include an all new User Interface, expansion of SWIFT technology, and all new 3D Graphics. Packed with over 250 enhancements, the primary focus areas for the user in this release are: Focus on…
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Gearing up for SolidWorks 2008
As the SolidWorks 2008 Beta Contest enters its final stages, the rollout is sure to begin soon. I have had some time to Beta test this year. (Probably more than I have had in any other SolidWorks Beta program.) There are lots of exciting features in this release. Some of them I wish I had…
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John McEleney visits Huntsville
History was made in many ways on June 11, 2007 in Huntsville, AL. SolidWorks CEO John McEleney started off his Southern Swing user group tour with a visit to our North Alabama SolidWorks User Group meeting. This was John’s first trip to Huntsville to visit a SolidWorks User Group. The users in the area responded…
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COSMOS Companion
I’ve got my hands in MANY different areas of SolidWorks on a daily basis. One of the areas that I have been trying to gain more knowledge in over the past couple of years is COSMOSWorks. Every so often I use COSMOSWorks to refine designs and validate expected results of parts & assemblies under load. …