Tag: SolidWorks

  • SolidWorks 2012 Announced

    SolidWorks 2012 Announced

    I just got back from a 10 day road trip for some family commitments, so I’m sharing the news about SolidWorks 2012 a little later than most.  🙂 On September 6th, SolidWorks officially lifted the embargo on sharing details about SolidWorks 2012.  You can read the official announcement HERE and you can browse the What’s…

  • SolidWorks 2012 Beta 1 is Available

    SolidWorks 2012 Beta 1 is Available

    Its a little later in the year than usual, but the time has arrived for SolidWorks 2012 Beta Testing.  You can download the SolidWorks 2012 Beta 1 software from the Beta Site if you are currently on subscription service with SolidWorks.  I highly recommend you visit the Forum and download the What’s New document for…

  • SolidWorks Tip: Import DXF/DWG Set Origin

    SolidWorks Tip:  Import DXF/DWG Set Origin

    I ran across this today when importing a DXF file from a vendor.  I’m not quite sure how long it has been there, but this is the first time I have noticed it.  🙂 When importing a DXF/DWG file  you are presented in an import wizard with many options.  The first screen is shown below.…

  • SolidWorks World 2011 General Session Tuesday

    SolidWorks World 2011 General Session Tuesday

    The Tuesday General Session is now over and SolidWorks World is nearing it’s halfway point. The focus of today’s session was on The SolidWorks User Groups and SolidWorks Customer Stories. Fielder Hiss led off the with an award for HP who is a platinum sponsor for SolidWorks World. He then introduced Richard Doyle, User Community…

  • SolidWorks World Monday General Session

    SolidWorks World Monday General Session

    The first General Session is over and WOW we have had quite the beginning to SolidWorks World. Jeff Ray kicked off the event by sharing how companies using SolidWorks assisted in the rescue of the miners trapped in Chile in 2010. SolidWorks customer Center Rock designs and manufactures drill bits that were used to drill…

  • Arrival at SolidWorks World 2011

    Arrival at SolidWorks World 2011

    Arrival at SolidWorks World is always one of the coolest parts of the trip.  Getting to see friends who I haven’t seen since last year is fun and is certainly one of the highlights of the day.  You also get to check out the lay of the land.  Getting to scout the convention center and…

  • Announcements to look for at SolidWorks World 2011

    Announcements to look for at SolidWorks World 2011

    We are still a few days away from the start of SolidWorks World, but here are a few interesting announcements coming that you’ll want to keep your eye on. T-SPLINES FOR SOLIDWORKS I caught this post over at SolidSmack thru Twitter a little earlier tonight (Thanks Josh!).  T-Splines for SolidWorks will be introduced at SolidWorks…

  • Back in Action and Ready for SolidWorks World 2011

    Back in Action and Ready for SolidWorks World 2011

    For the first time in this site’s existence, I had to take a break.  The last two years have brought MANY exciting changes in what I do everyday which has resulted in much LESS free time for Blogging.  So with the new year upon us and SolidWorks World 2011 coming up next week, I’m excited…

  • SolidWorks 2011: User Interface Enhancements

    SolidWorks 2011:  User Interface Enhancements

    Although in general, the User Interface is the same when comparing SolidWorks 2010 to SolidWorks 2011, there are some subtle differences.  Lets start with one of the most simple, yet effective enhancements.  I’ll bet  you thought I was going to talk about the Search capability, right?  Well…not just yet.  While the search enhancements certainly fits…

  • SolidWorks 2011: Weld Bead – Part 1

    SolidWorks 2011:  Weld Bead – Part 1

    So why would one “new” feature necessitate having a Part 1 and Part 2?  Its mainly due to the many different ways the feature can be applied.  SolidWorks 2011 introduces a new “Weld Bead” feature.  While you’ll find just a few similarities between the PropertyManager options of the old “Fillet Bead” and the new “Weld Bead”,…

  • SolidWorks 2011: What’s New Highlights

    SolidWorks 2011:  What’s New Highlights

    DS SolidWorks Corporation today unveiled SolidWorks 2011, the latest release of the most popular 3D CAD software on the market. There are many new features to talk about, but today I’m going to hit the highlights of what is coming. Theme Every release has a theme and this one is no different. Along with improving…

  • DraftSight – FREE 2D For ALL

    DraftSight – FREE 2D For ALL

    Dassault Systemes today announced the introduction of DraftSight, a 2D CAD tool that is available for download for FREE at DraftSight.com.  Last week I was contacted by a PR agency and was asked if I would like to see the product first hand and review some of the details of the program.  I jumped at…

  • SolidWorks 2011 Beta – Coming Soon!

    SolidWorks 2011 Beta – Coming Soon!

    Well, its that time of the year again folks.  SolidWorks 2011 Beta appears to be just a few weeks away.  No official dates have been given, but according to the SolidWorks Customer Portal site, the first Beta will be released  in “early July”. The Beta Contest Details can be found HERE where you’ll see individual…