Month: June 2008

  • SolidWorks 2008: Colors and Appearances

    SolidWorks 2008: Colors and Appearances

    If you frequent any of the SolidWorks forums around the web you have probably seen discussions relating the differences and nuances of Colors and Appearances in SolidWorks 2008.  This is a subject that does have a few users up in arms.  To their defense, it can be a bit hard to get your arms around…

  • Just Checking in….

    There seems to be LOTS of things going on right now.  SolidWorks 2009 Beta 1 is just past it’s first week of Beta Testing.  I really like what I am seeing so far and there are more goodies to come in Beta 2.  Check it out at the Customer Portal if you haven’t already.  (Must…

  • SolidWorks 2009 Beta to be Available 6/09/08

    SolidWorks 2009 Beta to be Available 6/09/08

    SolidWorks 2009 Beta is fast approaching.  Word on the street is the software is slated to be made available Monday June 9, 2008 around lunch time EST.  As Mike Puckett reported earlier today the Beta Homepage is being readied for launch.  Here are a couple of things you need to know about this year’s Beta…

  • Build LEGOS in 3D!

    Build LEGOS in 3D!

    My eight year old son never ceases to amaze me with his computer skills.  He called me over to the computer the other day and showed me his latest discovery on the web.  Before I reveal what it was I want you to stop for a second and think about just how many people in…