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SolidWorks Electrical Routing – Part 3 (FINALLY!)
Almost two years ago I posted two videos to the site detailing the use of SolidWorks Electrical Routing. I had full intentions of producing a Part 3 but life as it does sometimes had other plans for me. Finally after several friendly reminders from readers via e-mail and comments on the site, I have released…
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New SolidWorks Logo
As I was logging into the Knowledge base earlier today I just happened to notice a bit of a change in the SolidWorks logo. As you can see in the image above, it is quite different than the old one. Is it newsworthy? …Well maybe not so much, but I thought that the fact that…
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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.…
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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…
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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”,…
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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…
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First Look: Let’s Go Design Ultimate CAD Chair
Part of our activities at SolidWorks today included a tour of Jeremy Luchini’s Let’s Go Design studios. We got to see the set where all the episodes are filmed. Jeremy has some pretty awesome “props” in there which are products that were all designed in SolidWorks. After checking out the studio, Jeremy took us out…
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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…
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SolidWorks 2011 Sneak Peek
One of the things that attendees look forward to the most when attending SolidWorks World is the sneak peek of the next version of SolidWorks. Attendees were treated to TWO previews this year since the SolidWorks Cloud technology was shown on Monday. Wednesday’s General Session has in recent tradition been the day where we get…