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Perfactory³ SXGA+ Rapid Manufacturing System
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Right Hemisphere Record Financial Results & Promotions
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Laser Design Offers PolyWorks Plug-in
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plmteam Joins Aras Partner Program
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SolidWorks World 2009 to Feature Exciting Keynotes
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Cadalyst Announces Bimonthly Publication Schedule for 2009
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Lattice Technology Releases XVL Player V 9.2
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CPDA Appoints Dr. Keith Meintjes Research Director for CAE
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CIMdata Announces its 2009 PLM Vendor Forum Program
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LEDAS Expands Capabilities of Google SketchUp
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Q1:081220: File Size Reduction
I need to convert a whole assembly file into a single part file to approximately 10MB from 40MB.
Q1-081222: Anatomical Drawings
Does anyone have anatomical drawings of people? I am particularly interested in people’s feet and backs.
Q1-110508: Updating SW-2008 toolbox to SW-2009
Has anyone had a problem updating toolbox for SW 2008 to 2009?
Q1-110708: Linear Pattern Updating Incorrectly
When I create linear sketch patterns, the sketches occasionally change when I’m working with the model. Can anyone help?
Q1-081029: Editing Multiple Sheet Formats
When I go to insert my part number, description on one sheet, how can I have all the sheets update with the new information?
Q1-081028: Moving Two Separate Objects at The Same Time
I have two objects that need to be moved together and still need to touch the third object.
Q1-081020: Inserting Threads on a Stud (4 ans)
What is the best way to insert threads onto a stud in SolidWorks 2004?
Q1-081016: Printing Issues
How do I print from a camera view?
Q1-0801015: Spring Rate
Can SolidWorks tell me the spring rate(at various degrees) and torque values(in-lbs/degree) of a torsion spring once I assign a material such as steel?
Q1-081009: Curved Arrows in Annotations and Balloons
How to you get curved arrows for annotations and balloons in assembly and drawings?
Q2-081007: DWGeditor (3 ans)
Can the DWGeditor open a STEP file?
Q1-081001: Original Font Settings in the Revision Table
Why does the revision table revert back to the original font settings that were used to create the table?
Q2-081001: Locking the Toolbar in Place (2 ans)
Is there any way to lock my toolbars into place so that they don't always shift around when I restart my application?
Q1-081001: Original Font Settings in Revision Table (1 ans)
Why does the revision table revert back to the original font settings that were used to create the table?
Q1-080926: Axis Conversions (1 ans)
My axis conversion with SolidWorks 2008 is not working.
Q1-080924: Printing a Macro
How can I edit the macro code to use the eDrawing instead of using the drawing that was used to create the macro?
Q1-080924: Cursor Problems (1 ans)
I am running SolidWorks 2007 on an HP xw6600 and I am having a problem with my cursor.
Tips & Tricks
Set Up Auto Numbering for Your SolidWorks Files
Set Up Auto Numbering for Your SolidWorks Files
In this new column Jeff Cope, founder of Extensible CAD offers a tip on how to set up auto numbering for SolidWorks files. Check back monthly for more from Jeff!
Flattening Imported Sheet Metal Part Files
Flattening Imported Sheet Metal Part Files
Daniel Graham of 3D Vision reveals how to automate the process of flattening sheet metal part files.
Advantages of Implementing PDMWorks Enterprise
Advantages of Implementing PDMWorks Enterprise
A tip on how to best implement the SolidWorks PDM experience.
Top 10 Common Mistakes in Rapid Prototyping
Top 10 Common Mistakes in Rapid Prototyping
Get solutions to common rapid prototyping design mistakes.
Tips for SolidWorks Sheet Metal Design
Tips for SolidWorks Sheet Metal Design
Tips on how to best take advantage of SolidWorks' sheet metal design tools.
Debuging Your SolidWorks Addin
Debuging Your SolidWorks Addin
Jeff Cope contributes another helpful tip. In this entry he explains how to avoid irritating problems with your SolidWorks addin.
Build Templates in Adobe 3D the Easy Way
Build Templates in Adobe 3D the Easy Way
Here's a handy tip to help you build a custom template in Adobe 3D, save yourself time and aggravation and check it out!
SolidWorks Tips and Tricks
SolidWorks Tips and Tricks
Improving SolidWorks import diagnosis functions with FormatWorks manual repair tools.
Reliable IGES translation for SolidWorks Users
Reliable IGES translation for SolidWorks Users
Much has been written about how IGES should be avoided for data translation. Here is an example with FormatWorks which will give better results.
Best Practices in Data Translation
Best Practices in Data Translation
Here are some tips, courtesy of TransMagic's Todd Reade, for addressing common CAD data translation problems.