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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 371 - January Tech News

January Tech News: This podcast covers the SolidWorks and CAD-related tech news that broke since mid-November covering the SolidWorks Blog, various tech alerts and other industry news. Topics covered: SolidWorks Blog: - Tool Highlights - Bend it like a football star (Motion Simulation) - Ultimate igloos & Cooling Engineering (Nonlinear Simulation) - Let's Go Design Baby Buggy comes to a close (finally!) - SWWC Partner Profiles - RaipdForm (Reverse engineering scan -> parametric fe ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 370 - CES 2012: CAD Tech

CES 2012: CAD Tech: This podcast covers a few tech pics after watching, listening and reading all that has come out of the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show from the perspective of a CAD user. Topics covered: - A few Windows8 tidbits - The rise of the Ultrabook - 3D Printing...WOW at CES? - SSD drives and cloud storage - CAD via Clound via Onlive? CES is a vacuum of tech that happens in Las Vegas every year at this time with 2700 booths showing off all sorts of concepts, prototypes and vaporwa ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 369 - SolidWorks World Prep

SolidWorks World Prep: This podcast covers the steps to get prepared for the biggest CAD conference, mega training, and overall engineer geek fest there is!  Still trying to get there or not going at all? Not a problem. Topics covered: - What SWW really is. - How to get the most out of attending (plan, plan, plan) - Resources and ideas to convince the powers that be to send you. - What SolidWorks:HEARD! is broadcasting from SWW. - Other resources to get SWW news and tips. SolidWorks Wo ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 368 - 2011 Year In Review

2011 Year in Review: This podcast covers a summary of 2011 and the specific SolidWorks most memorable moments starting with Jeff Ray leaving to SolidWorks 2012 SP1 shipping and everything in between.  Topics covered: SolidWorks 2011 Highlights: - Jeff Ray out, Bertrand Sicot In - Solidworks pre-announces 3 web products - DraftSight for Linux  - IE9 and Windows 7 SP1  - 3DVIA Composer ships two major releases - SolidWorks 2012  - Jon Hirschtick leaves SolidWorks  - T ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 367 - Touch Maide Possible

Touch Maide Possible: This podcast covers a new 3D control app for the iPad (and soon iPhone/iPod Touch) developed by a startup called Maide Inc in Toronto.  The app allows you to pan, zoom, and rotate your models with intuitive multi-touch gestures on your iPad. Topics covered: - Product introduction - Supported 3D CAD applicaitons - Setup and Configuration - Feature set of Maide Control for iPad - Tips of use with iOS5 and the iPad (1st gen) - Overall first impressions 3D mice and co ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 366 - December Tech News

December Tech News: This podcast covers the SolidWorks and CAD-related tech news that broke since mid-November covering the SolidWorks Blog, various tech alerts and other industry news. Topics covered: SolidWorks Blog: - Need a gift? SolidWorks Holiday Gift Guide - Team Dassault, 10 years of pedaling for cancer research - SWWC Japan, Bertrand Sicot reporting - Chin's iOS apps of choice and why - Top 10 list for SWW12 is open for suggestions - USS Midway sails into the annual CSWP event - Le ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 365 - New Release Checklist

New Release Checklist: This podcast covers the some general steps to check before jumping into a brand new major release of SolidWorks and the various related products.  Topics covered: - Upgrade or Uninstall/Reinstall? - How to clean uninstall - 3rd Party product checklist - PDM checklist - Homegrown tools/macros - Other random checks With the new release of SolidWorks 2012 now with a shiny new service pack 1 in queue, many companies take this milestone as a time to take the plunge. & ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 364 - CAD Backup

CAD Backup: This podcast covers strategies, methodologies, and options to ensure that your CAD data is being backed up by you or those parties within the company that should.  Topics covered: - The definition of backup - 3-2-1 Backup strategy - IT or Me? - Roll-your-own or off-the-shelf (what to avoid) - Local copies vs Cloud (best mix?) - Is PDM backup? - Making a plan Backup. It is not a flash topic or one that typically draws out excitement from those who wield a mad CAD system and ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 363 - Utilizing

Utilizing LDR: This podcast covers how to take advantage of the new assembly performance mode for reviewing large assembly data sets without loosing access to necessary tools in SolidWorks. Topics covered: - Recap of LDR features - LDR workflow - How to use LDR for more than just review - Limitations to features - Other tips and tricks Since Large Assembly Review was revealed on stage at last year's SolidWorks World, I wanted to really dig in and see not only how the performance of LDR ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 362 - November Tech News

November Tech News: This podcast covers the SolidWorks and CAD-related tech news that broke since mid-October covering the SolidWorks Blog, various tech alerts and other industry news. Topics covered: SolidWorks Blog: - Clean Uninstall details in SolidWorks 2012 (remove reg, local files, libraries etc..) - SW World Trivia Content winner announced - Corey Hinmen - SW World Halloween Contest winner announced - Robert Shirley - Let's Go Design HRBB Episode 6 out - Trebuchets chuckin' pumpkins ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 361 - SolidWorks Costing

SolidWorks Costing: This podcast covers the new evaluation tool in SolidWorks 2012 known as SolidWorks Costing. This tool can be a great inline analysis tool to help bridge the gap between engineering and manufacturing. Topics covered: - Overview of Costing - Machined vs. Sheet metal tools - Navigating the template manager - Qualitative vs quantitative feedback - Feedback interface - Incorporating other operations SolidWorks 2012 had many new little features sprinkled throughout the release ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 360 - Toolbox Highs and Lows..

Toolbox Highs and Lows.. This podcast covers the updates to SolidWorks Toolbox around performance and customization as well as some unfortuniate issues that some have been faced with upon upgrade.  Topics covered: - Overview of the changes of the Toolbox framework related to performance  - Dependancy around swbrowser.mdb file (S-056444) - Brief list of what is now customizable - Possible improvements to use in groups, EPDM, etc. - Issues with upgrades when...      - ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 359 - Equationomics

Equationomics: This podcast covers the new equation editor and new implementation introduced in SolidWorks 2012.  I talk about the new UI, new features introduced and how to get the most out of the re- implementation of equations.  Topics covered: - New equation UI - Overview of equation/dimension/list view - Automatic rebuild and solve order - Improved usability of external equation files - Adding equation on the fly from the Modify dialog - Naming dimensions on the fly - Various ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 358 - October Tech News

October Tech News: This podcast covers the SolidWorks and CAD-related tech news that broke since mid-September covering the SolidWorks Blog, various tech alerts and other industry news. Topics covered: SolidWorks Blog: - Strategic Retreats: Transforming Technology into Product (Rick Chin) - SolidWorks Simulation on Umbrellas and Mary Poppins - Let's Go Design HR Buggy coming together - Steve Jobs 1955-2011 (Rick Chin) - n!Fuze take 2? ... Thoughts on Collaboration - Hirschtick leaves SolidW ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 357 - SW2012 What's New - Design Simulation

SW2012 What's New - Design Simulation: This podcast dissects the What's New PDF, outlining all the new features in SolidWorks 2012 along with other tips, tricks and tidbits in the new software. Topics covered in this show: Chapter 19: Simulation - Beams and shell mesh enhancements - Connector and parameter UI updates - Motion Optimizaiton - Nonlinear performance Chapter 14: Motion Studies - Optimization - Motion results in Sensors Chapter 12: Flow Simulation - Additional models and tec ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 356 - SW2012 What's New - Document Management

SW2012 What's New - Document Management: This podcast dissects the What's New PDF, outlining all the new features in SolidWorks 2012 along with other tips, tricks and tidbits in the new software. Topics covered in this show: Chapter 11: SolidWorks Enterprise PDM - Administration Tool: - Menu customization and administration - Full user name options - Replication enhancements - File Explorer & SW Add-in: - "Browse to" changes - BOM export enhancements - Search extended into mo ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 355 - SW2012 What's New - Evaluation Tools

SW2012 What's New - Evaluation Tools: This podcast dissects the What's New PDF, outlining all the new features in SolidWorks 2012 along with other tips, tricks and tidbits in the new software. Topics covered in this show: Chapter 7: SolidWorks Costing - Overview of SolidWorks Costing - How it works and what's entailed - Sheet Metal & Machining Features - Editing Templates - Graphs, charts and reports Chapter 21: Sustainability - Customization options - Granular deatils on reu ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 354 - SW2012 What's New - Drawings & Detailing

SW2012 What's New - Drawings & Detailing: This podcast dissects the What's New PDF, outlining all the new features in SolidWorks 2012 along with other tips, tricks and tidbits in the new software. Topics covered in this show: Chapter 8: Drawings and Detailing - Magnetic Lines (Thanks 3DVIA Composer!) - Display enhancements (c-marks, highliting, etc) - Tables (Bend and Punch) - Section views (customize fonts and arrows) - New workflows (explode views, Hole Wizard, Open from drawing) ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 353 - SW2012 What's New - Assembly Modeling

SW2012 What's New - Assembly Modeling: This podcast dissects the What's New PDF, outlining all the new features in SolidWorks 2012 along with other tips, tricks and tidbits in the new software. Topics covered in this show: Chapter 4: Assemblies - Large Design Review (LDR) - Usability and workflow improvements Chapter 5: CircuitWorks - ProStep EDMD import & export Chapter 22: Toolbox - Performance & customization Chapter 13: Import/Export - Multi-sheet drawings to DXF and DWG pa ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 352 - SW2012 What's New - Part Modeling

SW2012 What's New - Part Modeling: This podcast dissects the What's New PDF, outlining all the new features in SolidWorks 2012 along with other tips, tricks and tidbits in the new software. Topics covered in this show: Chapter 12: Sketching - Dimension enhancements - Sketch pattern updates - Shortcut menus - Sketch rotation Chapter 18: Sheet Metal - Cut aross bends (yeah!) - Edge and swept flange updates - Flat pattern controls - Forming tool link/replace Chapter 23: Weldments - Cut li ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 351 - SW2012 What's New - Part Features

SW2012 What's New - Part Features: This podcast dissects the What's New PDF, outlining all the new features in SolidWorks 2012 along with other tips, tricks and tidbits in the new software. Topics covered in this show: Chapter 16: Parts and Features - Feature Freeze & Part Reviewer - Multibody Part Explode & Split Part templates - Hole Wizard hole placement - Reference Planes Chapter 6: Configurations - Modify Component Dimensions - Equations in Configurations Chapter 10: Equat ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 350 - SW2012 What's New - Infrastructure

SW2012 What's New - Infrastructure: This podcast disects the What's New PDF, outlining all the new features in SolidWorks 2012 along with other tips, tricks and tidbits in the new software. Topics covered in this show: Introduction: - Where to find What's New documentation - Pointers, notes and other documentation - Highlights Chapter 1: User Interface - Command shortcuts - Open & Recent Documents - Search, selection and status bar - Display/Monitor options Chapter 2: SolidWorks Fundame ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 350 - SW2012 What's New - Infrastructure

SW2012 What's New - Infrastructure: This podcast dissects the What's New PDF, outlining all the new features in SolidWorks 2012 along with other tips, tricks and tidbits in the new software. Topics covered in this show: Introduction: - Where to find What's New documentation - Pointers, notes and other documentation - Highlights Chapter 1: User Interface - Command shortcuts - Open & Recent Documents - Search, selection and status bar - Display/Monitor options Chapter 2: SolidWorks Fundam ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 349 - Windows 8, An Engineer's Perspective

Windows 8, An Engineer's Perspective: This podcast covers the Windows 8 Developer Preview that was released during Microsoft's BUILD conference in Anaheim, California this past week. Topics covered: - Installation Experience - A first look (Login, Start streen, Search) - Where's my Start menu?...Now THAT's a Start menu!!! - Classic Desktop: What is the same? - Metro Style UI: What is different? - Possibilities for CAD apps in the Metro UI, Maybe SolidWorks V6 ? - Skydrive integration - Sync ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 348 - September Tech News

September Tech News: This podcast covers the SolidWorks and CAD-related tech news that broke since mid-August covering the SolidWorks Blog, various tech alerts and other industry news.  Topics covered: SolidWorks Blog: - Green Design Contest comes to an end - Customer reactions to SolidWorks 2012 - SolidWorks Veterans on SW2012 - Let's Go Design resumes with Episode 4 - 3DVIA Composer V6R2012 Rendering Enhancements Tech Alert: - SolidWorks 2012 Pre-Release 1 is available for download f ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 347 - Surfacing Roundtable Flashback

Surfacing Roundtable Flashback: This podcast is a flashback to episode 100 recorded back in August 2007 on surfacing in SolidWorks. Surfacing is modeling method that is very popular but tends to be intimidating to some user due to the complexity that this method can bring. Topics covered: - Why use surfacing? - Surfacing applications - Products that tend to lend themselves to surface modeling - Surfacing tips and tricks - Other surfacing resources This week I am on vacat ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 346 - CAD Mobility

CAD Mobility: This podcast covers the challenge of getting access to our CAD & engineering tools when we are on the go. Web-based apps can do a lot more than people give credit and I found a way to live on the web and still access all my tools all in the browser! Topics covered: - Importance of mobile access - Mobile apps vs Web apps (pros/cons) - Findings using the Chromebook for a month - Using SparkGateway to access my thick-client engineering tools - Remote Desktop access with clien ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 345 - Dropbox Library Sharing

Dropbox Library Sharing: This podcast covers ways to utilize Dropbox, the cloud based drive/sync service, for keeping CAD data, libraries and other shared resources centralized and local to remove design teams. Topics covered: - Dropbox signup, setup, options and plans - How to share files and folders with other users - Use and access Dropbox from inside of SolidWorks - Possible libraries of SolidWorks good for sync - Things to avoid for now.. - Apps to work with Dropbox to help - ChatBox ( ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 344 - August Tech News

August Tech News: This podcast covers the SolidWorks and CAD-related tech news that broke since mid-July covering the SolidWorks Blog, various tech alerts and other industry news.  Topics covered: SolidWorks Blog: - Brainstorming tips from Rick Chin - Beach design done in SolidWorks - Design that Matters - Update - Meet 3 of the Let's Go Design Team - The Digger - 3dvia Composer secret weapon - SolidWorks World 2012 Registration is open - Get Your Designs in SolidWorks Marketing Materi ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 343 - Toolbox, EPDM Friend or Foe?

Toolbox, EPDM Friend or Foe?: This podcast covers the various ways of integrating SolidWorks Toolbox and Enterprise PDM in order to properly manage those non-revisioned parts created by this hardware generation tool. Topics covered: - Toolbox options for single and multiple users - Toolbox part generation options - Supported methods for integrating Toolbox (full & partial) - A partial method using EPDM's Dispatch and Toolbox copy parts mode - Pros and Cons of all methods SolidWorks Tool ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 342 - Future of CAD

Future of CAD: This podcast covers my thoughts on the Future of CAD and how things seem to be progressing on the tech front. Topics covered: - A little background where this topic creeped into the cast - How engineering tools were like in the early 90's - Today's CAD landscape - Parallels in moving to Google Apps & the Future of CAD - The definition of a "real" web app  - Hopes for the future of CAD Two weeks ago I received a shipment from my dad that contained a number childhood m ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 341 - EPDM Wish List

EPDM Wish List: This podcast coves my SolidWorks Enterprise PDM wish list of features I would like to see in future EPDM version to come based on the common request from customers.  Topics covered: - Tech News followup - SW Support FAQ - July 2011 - Setting revision counters for legacy data - Jumping or manually skipping revisions - Notifications based on timers - Universal web access (non-IE and mobile friendly) Right after recording last Sunday, Monday SolidWorks pushed out the Suppo ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 340 - July Tech News

July Tech News: This podcast covers the SolidWorks and CAD-related tech news that broke since mid-June covering the SolidWorks Blog, various tech alerts and other industry news.  Topics covered: SolidWorks Blog: - CEO Sicot's progress on the CSWP - Let's Go Design starts scanning - 3DVia Composer V6R2012 launched (Video highlights) - SolidWorks Beta 2012 begins - 1-2-3 Present! at SWWC 2012 - Japan's recovery from Sicot's eyes - AMD SW Partner Profile Tech Alerts: - SolidWorks 2011 SP ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 339 - SolidWorks n!Fuze

SolidWorks n!Fuze: This podcast covers the final launch of SolidWorks n!Fuze which had been preannounced 2 times over the past 2 years as SolidWorks PDS (Product Data Sharing) and SolidWorks Connect respectively.  Topics covered: - Re-introduction of n!Fuze and the SwYm Community interface - How to get signed up for an n!Fuze trial - Installation and usage of the SolidWorks Add-in - Use and plugin installation for the n!Fuze Web Portal. - Prequisites for n!Fuze Add-in and Web Portal - ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 338 - GrabCAD

GrabCAD: This podcast covers the online CAD community for engineers and those looking for CAD work to be done.  This online community just breached the 10,000 user mark and is growing into the place to go for CAD services and advice. Topics covered: - Overview of GrabCAD - The engineering community - Requesting files - Taking "CAD Jobs" - Posting a CAD Job. - Various rates for services Over the years we have seen many "communities" get launched only to be shut down a number of months l ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 337 - Layout Sketches Revisited

Layout Sketches Revisited: This podcast covers the technique of using layout sketches in SolidWorks to quickly verify and change designs before 3D modeling.  Topics covered: - Technique definition - Layout relations (Traction, Belt/Chain, Make Path) - Creating and using blocks - Creating layouts in parts and assemblies - Converting layout sketches into parts - Discuss 2 SPR issues within asssembly "Layout Sketches" - Tips for using layout sketches - Using layout sketches with SolidWork ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 336 - June Tech News

June Tech News: This podcast covers the SolidWorks and CAD-related tech news that broke since mid-May covering the SolidWorks Blog, various tech alerts and other industry news.  Topics covered: SolidWorks Blog: - Race Car Drafting in SolidWork Flow Simulation (CFD) - Building a 1/48th scale of the U.S.S. Missouri - Timberworks structures built in SolidWorks - Let's Go Design Project #3 underway - Interactive documentation video of 3DVIA Composer - World Solar Splash competition (SOLAR ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 335 - SolidWorks 2012 Beta

SolidWorks 2012 Beta: This podcast covers the news around the recently launched SolidWorks 2012 beta site, changes to the beta program and how to best prepare for beta testing SolidWorks line of products. Topics covered: - Beta 2012 launch page - How to get notified when beta goes live - Installing beta in parallel - How to make the most of your time with Beta - Contest prizes and details - 2012 Beta program improvements So just as soon as you get SolidWorks 2011 installed and deployed thro ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 334 - n!Fuze Beta Testing

n!Fuze Beta Testing: This podcast covers the pending service offering from SolidWorks built on the 3DSwYm platform from Dassault Systemes.  Topics covered: - Overview of n!Fuze the service - Client types (web, SolidWorks and iPad) - "What we pubically know" about n!Fuze (UI, pricing model and storage options) - Outline of n!Fuze vs other online storage/collaboration tools - Concerns, hopes/dreams! This past week I was informed that Beta 3 had begun and that it was going to be invite on ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 333 - Multi-Threading Madness

Multi-Threading Madness: This podcast covers the common question of "Does SolidWorks utilize multi-threading or multi-core processing?".  This question is consistantly asked due to the mass adoption of muli-core processors in the PC market.  Topics covered: - Overview of Multi-threading (MT) - Knowlege base articles that generally address the MT questions - General layout of SolidWorks applicaiton processes - Areas in SolidWorks that do/don't utilize MT - Areas of focus where Soli ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 332 - File Property Planning

File Property Planning: This podcast covers the importance of utilizing file properties in your SolidWorks designs in order to future-proof your data.  Topics covered: - Overview of SolidWorks File Properties (FP) - Where FPs are used in SolidWorks - Examples of FP automation (Property Tab Builder, SW Explorer...) - How FPs ease the migration into a PDM system - PDM + FP = search/automation/data sync power - Moving FP from PDM to ERP/MRP File Properties have been a foundation power too ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 331 - May Tech News

May Tech News: This podcast covers the SolidWorks and CAD-related tech news that broke since mid-March covering the SolidWorks Blog, various tech alerts and other industry news.  Topics covered: SolidWorks Blog: - A Follow-up on Baker DriveTrain - Using Simulation for verification of Mariana Trench pressure - Hot-rod baby buggy - Let Go Design! - SolidWorks Green Design Contest - MIT Student and Dual CEO! - Bertrand Passes Segment 1 of CSWP! - Mindmapping with Rick Chin - Evolution of ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 330 - Workgroup to Enterprise Migration

Workgroup to Enterprise Migration: This podcast covers the options and migration questions that typically come up for those looking to move from SolidWorks Workgroup PDM to Enterprise PDM.  There are tools available to assist with migration from Workgroup which can ease the pain of a platform update.  Topics covered: - Quick overview of the major reasons many decide to migrate - SolidWorks Workgroup migration tool - Other migration options available when moving to EPDM - Migration ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 329 - SolidWorks Rx

SolidWorks Rx: This podcast covers the built-in diagnostic tool that had some nice enhancements added to its functionality in 2011. Topics covered: - General overview  - Diagnostic capabilities - New graphics card checker - Troubleshooting tab (Knowledge Base links) - System maintenance toolset - Problem capture specs - Adding files to the package - Viewing Rx files - Performance benchmark (Launched within Rx) SolidWorks Rx is a tool that has now been part of the SolidWorks toolkit (/S ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 328 - 3DVIA Composer 2011x

3DVIA Composer 2011x:   This podcast covers the new features/changes to the newest 3DVIA Composer version V6R2011x that shipped on 2/14/2011. This is the most enhanced version since the product came into the SolidWorks community back in 2007. Topics covered:   - General & UI enhancements   - SolidWorks compatibility enhancements   - Technical Illustration & vector output updates   - High Resolution & raster output updates   - Chan ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 327 - April Tech News

April Tech News: This podcast covers the SolidWorks and CAD-related tech news that broke since mid-March covering the SolidWorks Blog, various tech alerts and other industry news.  Topics covered: SolidWorks Blog:  - ElliptiGO: Elliptical machine meets bicycle? AWESOME! - Let's Go Design Project 2 done, use Post3D to tour -  Bertrand Sicot challenged to pass CSWP by SWW12 - Sun + Grill = Warm Beer. SolidWorks Flow Sim to the rescue! - Cane Creek, Rockin' SolidWorks for their ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 327 - April Tech News

April Tech News: This podcast covers the SolidWorks and CAD-related tech news that broke since mid-March covering the SolidWorks Blog, various tech alerts and other industry news.  Topics covered: SolidWorks Blog:  - ElliptiGO: Elliptical machine meets bicycle? AWESOME! - Let's Go Design Project 2 done, use Post3D to tour -  Bertrand Sicot challenged to pass CSWP by SWW12 - Sun + Grill = Warm Beer. SolidWorks Flow Sim to the rescue! - Cane Creek, Rockin' SolidWorks for their ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 326 - Large Assembly Tools

Large Assembly Tools: This podcast covers a variety of tools built into SolidWorks to help alleviate performance issues related to large assembly modeling.  With 64 bit now being the dominate OS among SolidWorks users, the complexity and scope of designs growing. Topics covered: - AssemblyXpert - Open Methods - Lightweight (options and capabilities) - Quickview / Selective Open - Large Assembly Mode - SpeedPak As our hardware and software grow in capacity, assemblies have grown and con ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 325 - Enterprise PDM Dispatch

Enterprise PDM Dispatch: This podcast covers an automation scripting tool inside of SolidWorks Enterprise PDM called Dispatch.  Dispatch is one of those tools that tend to slide under the radar. Topics covered: - What is Dispatch? - Where to find it and how to turn it on! - What is possible with Dispatch - What skills are required to use it - Limitations of Dipatch - Examples of how Dispatch can be used Jeff Sweeney of 3D Vision and I talk about this hidden gem in EPDM to automate cert ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 324 - SolidWorks & IE9

SolidWorks & IE9: This podcast covers the current status of the SolidWorks product line and the newly launched Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.  With IE being so tightly integrated in the Windows operating system, it is not surprising when certain aspects of other products stop working as intended! Topics covered: - SolidWorks' statement on SolidWorks & IE9 in the Forums SolidWorks & IE9 in the Knowledge base: - Interaction issues with IE9 and 3D Content Central (w ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 323 - March Tech News

March Tech News: This podcast covers the SolidWorks and CAD-related tech news that broke since mid-February covering the SolidWorks Blog, various tech alerts and other industry news.  Topics covered: SolidWorks Blog: - DraftSight for Windows is out of beta...still free! - SolidWorks & Rwanda improving desgin and manufacturing education - SolidWorks World 2011 Precedings site goes live - Draftsight hits beta for Linux! - Beta testers wanted for SolidWorks n!Fuze Tech Alerts: - Solid ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 322 - CadFaster

CadFaster: This podcast is an interview with Tuomas Holma, VP of Marketing for CadFaster, the company behind realtime collaboration tools for AEC and the MCAD market and soon on iOS.  Topics covered: - CadFaster backgroud and market experience - Current product line - Workflow for CadFaster Collaborate as a SolidWorks User - Technical aspects of the Collaborate tools - How CadFaster Collaboration is different from other remote meeting services. - Roadmap for iOS client (to launch on th ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 321 - SolidWorks Shortcut Alphabet

SolidWorks Shortcut Alphabet: This podcast covers the list of default keyboard shortcuts added to every install of SolidWorks. Whether you are shortcut nerd or not, there are a number of them you may or may not know about.  Topics covered - Various shortcuts (1-9, A-Z) - CTRL & SHIFT variations - F-key shortcuts - Where to customize Keyboard shortcuts are a little more "old school" but can provide a very quick way of getting things done in any application.  The one thing about ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 320 - SolidWorks n!Fuze

SolidWorks n!Fuze: This podcast covers the first hosted solution announced at SolidWorks World 2011 called SolidWorks n!Fuze.  The product is currently in private beta but public beta will be starting soon! Topics covered: - SolidWorks n!Fuze, what we know - SolidWorks TaskPane UI - SwYm/Web UI - Storage (SW BLog) / Cost (SolidWorks Legion)  Interum Solutions: - SolidWorks Collaboration with Dropbox - SolidWorks Collaboration with Memmeo GDrive powered by Google Docs SolidWorks n! ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 319 - February Tech News

February Tech News: This podcast covers the SolidWorks and CAD-releated tech news that broke since mid-January covering the SolidWorks Blog, various tech alerts and other industry news.  Topics covered: SolidWorks Blog: - FQF - Senai Andai - University of Texas ME student, BattleBots IQ team - More of SolidWorks n!Fuze - FQF - Yves Thizy of Logopress - Howe & Howe "The Wright Brothers of the Military" - New SolidWorks Tutorials Site launches - FQF - Edson Gebo (He has a great title ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 318 - Tablet Engineering Tools

Tablet Engineering Tools: This podcast covers a growing trend of tools available on the tablet to aid Engineers to do lightweight tasks while on the go.  Topics covered: CAD Tools (iPad): - AutoCAD WS - open, edit, and share DWG (Free) - iRhino 3D - Viewer for Rhino 3DM files ($3.99 USD) - 3dvia Mobile HD - Viewer for model on 3dvia.com - Inventor Publisher Mobile - Viewer for Tech pubs  - vueCAD - Universal 3D viewer and markup tool ($9.99 USD + $$$ per translator) Current iPad A ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 317 - Post3D

Post3D: This podcast covers the 3D immersive collboration tool introducted by Dassault's CEO Bernard Charles at SolidWorks World 2011.  Topics covered: - Post3D Overview - Getting started - Creating a 3D post - Inviting Users - Options and controls - Collaborative options - Uploading 3D content to your post - Overall thoughs of "Second Life for CAD" Post3D was debuted at SolidWorks World on Day 1 by Bernard Charles and Jeremy Luchini of Let's Go Design and they gave a demo of the ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 316 - SWW11 Product Announcements

SWW11 Product Announcements: This podcast is a summary of the new products that were announced by SolidWorks at SolidWorks World 2011. There were more product announcements in 2011 than any other SWW I can remember. Topics covered: - SolidWorks CEO says "ALWAYS a Desktop Version!" - SolidWorks n!Fuze announced early on SolidWorks Blog - Post3D - Life-like Immersive 3D Collaboration - SolidWorks Live Buildings - AEC Building Design tool powered by Enovia Online Platform - SolidWorks n!Fuze i ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 315 - SolidWorks World 2011

SolidWorks World 2011: This podcast covers all the options to follow what is going on at SolidWorks World 2011 which starts tomorrow morning. Topics covered: Blogs to watch: - SolidWorks- SolidSmack- Ricky Jordan- Dezign Stuff- Deelip- CadFanatic- RockSolid Perspective- SolidWorks Heard (Live blog at solidworksheard.com/live-coverage) Video: - SolidWorks YouTube Channel- Videos tagged SWW11- SolidWorks Heard Tv (occasional streaming) Ph ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 314 - January Tech News

January Tech News: This podcast covers the SolidWorks and CAD-releated tech news that broke since mid-December covering the SolidWorks Blog, various tech alerts and other industry news.  Topics covered: SolidWorks Blog: SWW11 - Partner Profiles:- Open Mind Technologies - HyperMill for SW- Solido - desktop 3d printer sheet layer/glue/score- 3D QuickTools - Quick Press - die design- Camtek GmbH - OptiCAM for wire EDM- AMV - SteelWorks (a steel design, drawings and BOM tool)- ATR Soft - C ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 313 - CES 2011: CAD Tech

CES 2011: CAD Tech: This podcast covers my tech pics from CES 2011 that caught my eye from the perspective of a CAD user.  CES is a monster show and sometimes you let all the other sites do the walking so you can simply week through the good stuff and enjoy! Topics covered: Computers: - Razer Swtichblade: High-end gamer netbook - Dell XPS 8300 & Alienware Aurora Desktops (w/ Intel Sandy Bridge processors) Storage: - Pretec USB 3 32, 64, & 128GB Flash storage - Seagate Momentus ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 312 - State-less CAD

State-less CAD: This podcast covers the pros and cons of "state-less" systems and cloud-based applications like the ones shown at SolidWorks World 2010.  With SolidWorks World 2011 just around the corner, these are my thoughts, wishes and predictions for the coming conference.  Topics covered: SWW10 Refresher: - SolidWorks Connect (formerly known as SolidWorks PDS) - "SolidWorks V6" - Pros/Cons and questions SWW11 Predictions: - Reveal of SolidWorks Connect final product - More in ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 311 - DriveWorks 8 Revealed!

DriveWorks 8 Revealed!: This podcast is an interview with Philip Stears, lead developer at DriveWorks LTD. talking about the next major release of their design automation software, DriveWorks.  Topics covered: - Philip's background - What strides were taken with development from DriveWorks 6 to version 7? - When development began with DriveWorks 8 - An outline of the environment DriveWorks is developed for (OS, Bit options, patches, etc) - An insight to the testing environment they use ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 310 - December Tech News

December Tech News: This podcast covers the SolidWorks and CAD-releated tech news that broke since mid-November covering the SolidWorks Blog, various tech alerts and other industry news.  Topics covered: SolidWorks Blog: - SolidWorks World Partner Profiles on SolidACE, Trace Software, Objet, Zuken, ATI, SolidProfessor. - SWW11 Internet Correspondent - Good friend of the show, Michael Lord! - 5 Questions Friday with Charles Culp, Michael Lord, and Jeremy Singley - Let's Go Design l ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 309 - SolidWorks Xperts

SolidWorks Xperts: This podcast covers the SolidWorks Intelligent Feature Technology (SWIFT) tools/utilities that have evolved in the product over the past 4 releases.  Topics covered: - Xpert toolset overview - AssemblyXpert - DimXpert for Drawings - DimXpert for Parts - DraftXpert - FeatureXpert - FilletXpert - MateXpert - SketchXpert Since SolidWorks 2007 there has been a steady introduction of the SWIFT tools in every release, some of which just fade into the background and never g ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 308 - 3dvia Sync Products

3dvia Sync Products: This podcast is an overview of 3dvia Sync and Enterprise Sync that brings batch update capabilities to 3dvia Composer. Sync can even bring scheduled actions as well as command line control to the 3dvia Composer engine. Topics covered: - 3dvia Sync Overview - Application layout - Batch creation options - Feature comparison between Sync and Enterprise Sync - Use cases for Enterprise Sync Ever since SolidWorks Corporation introduced 3dvia Composer to the audience ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 307 - @SolidWorksTips

@SolidWorks Tips: This podcast is an overview of tips out of the @SolidWorksTips Twitter account that @beneadie and @solidsmack and I (@gol10dr) started over two years ago.  I have personally put over 165 tips up and this show is a taste of what you can expect.  Topics covered: - Shortcuts - Assembly tips - Sketching tips - User Interface tips - File management tips - New release additions - Various tips in other SolidWorks releated software - Info on UsingSolidWorks.com Back in t ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 306 - November Tech News

November Tech News This podcast covers the SolidWorks and CAD-related tech news that broke since mid-October covering the SolidWorks Blog, tech alerts and other industry news.  Topics covered: SolidWorks Blog: - Jon Hirschtick talks platform shifts and online data security - Let's Go Design ultimate CAD chair is unveiled - SolidWorks releases LEGO and robotics student tutorials - Austin O'Malley, VP of R&D talks about current technology trends - SolidWorks uploads 9 new videos to t ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 305 - SolidWorks Walk-Though

SolidWorks Walk-Though: This podcast covers the new walk-though feature in SolidWorks 2011 and how this new gamer-like navigation tool can be used for presentations.  Topics covered: - Introduction of walk though - Walk though workflow (PropertyManager and Navigation Controls) - Recording options - Hotkeys and mouse navigation - Tips and tricks for recording and using SolidWorks as a live presentation tool. Walk through animations are nothing new to SolidWorks since the introduction of ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 304 - SolidWorks Routing 2011

SolidWorks Routing 2011: This podcast covers the new enhancements to SolidWorks Routing and the specifics that really make this build worth a second look.  Topics covered: - History of the SolidWorks Routing toolset - Challenges of getting a library-centric product working Routing Library Manager:  - Walk-through of the new standalone interface - New P&ID Tag Manager - Default Pipe & Tube library (5600+ parts out of the box) In-SolidWorks Routing Experience: - Global weld ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 303 - Benchmark Resources

Benchmark Resources: This podcast covers options to measure the performance of the hardware to run SolidWorks and related CAD activities.  Topics covered: SolidWorks Benchmark website: - PassMark Performance Test - SPECCapc for SolidWorks 2007  - Anna's SolidMuse - Windows Experience Index - SolidWorks 2011 Rx Performance Test SolidWorks users are often asking me at rollout event and other meetings how to get the best performance out of their hardware or what new hardware to purch ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 302 - October Tech News

October Tech News: This podcast covers the SolidWorks tech news that broke since mid-September covering the SolidWorks Blog, tech alerts and other related news. Topics covered: SolidWorks Blog: - Let's Go Design Episode 5 is out! - Genius grant goes to outstanding engineering educator - Jeff Ray's FAQs on SWW10 "CAD on the Cloud" announcements - New SolidWorks 2011 Defeature video - New SolidWorks 2011 Weldments video - SolidWorks' customer roles in Chilean mine rescue - New SolidWorks ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 301 - New Release Checklist

New Release Checklist: This podcast covers the checklist that SolidWorks users should go through prior to moving forward with a new release like SolidWorks 2011.  Topics covered: - Ensure hardware and OS meets recommended leveles - Read the RELEASE NOTES! - Read the What's New documentation and test on a non-production system - Save your SolidWorks settings and Enterprise PDM Admin settings - Convert / Update data with Task Scheduler / Network Monitor / File Version Upgrade Utility Wit ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 300 - Graphics Tuning

Graphics Tuning: This podcast covers the why, when and pros/cons to tuning your graphics card for better video performance in 3D applications like SolidWorks.  Topics covered: - What is graphics tuning (not overclocking or other low level hacks) - How gamers started this tuning market - How Apple running on Intel and Bootcamp caused this to be popular among SolidWorks Users - Risks/rewards of tuning (Not for the tech faint of heart..you have been warned) My tuning story - Apple MacBook ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 299 - 2011 What's New - Flow Simulation

2011 What's New - Flow Simulation: This podcast covers the What's New in SolidWorks Flow Simulation 2011 which is outlined in the help.  Since Flow Simulation is no longer part of the standard What's New PDF in SolidWorks, this is a compiled version of what I could find.  Topics covered: General Enhancements: - Animate and interaction in UI - Animation and display of multiple plots (cut, surface, iso, trajectories...) - Save monitor UI layout - Particle Study PropertyManager & ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 298 - 2011 What's New - Utilities, Toolbox & Weldments

2011 What's New - Utilities, Toolbox & Weldments: This podcast is an audio version of the What's New PDF included with every major release of SolidWorks. Topics covered: Utilities: - Symmetry Check utility - Find/Modify/Suppress feature selection Toolbox: - Opening models with referenced Toolbox components - Gears in GB standard Weldments: - Cut lists - Weld beads - Weld support in drawings 2011 Release Notes Highlights: - MS Office patch (Hotfix KB 983396) addressing embedding problems ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 297 - 2011 What's New - Sheet Metal, Simulation, Sketching & Sustainability

2011 What's New - Sheet Metal, Simulation, Sketching & Sustainability: This podcast is an audio version of the What's New PDF included with every major release of SolidWorks. Topics covered: Sheet Metal: - Bend calculation tables - Convert to sheet metal enhancements - Flat patterns - K-factor in Configurations - DXF/DWG export bend directions (in layers) - Mirror edge/miter flanges  - Pattern edge flange/tab features - Sheet metal properties Simulation: - New studies - UI enhancem ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 296 - 2011 What's New - Mold, Motion, Parts/Features & Routing

2011 What's New - Mold, Motion, Parts/Features & Routing: This podcast is an audio version of the What's New PDF included with every major release of SolidWorks. Topics covered: Mold Design: - Manual mode for parting surfaces Motion Studies: - Function Builder for force/motor functions - UI changes - Reflected load inertia/mass - Reference components for linear couplers - Motion along a path Parts & Features: - Defeature, Global Equations, Equation-based suppression - Updates to hel ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 295 - September Tech News

September Tech News: This podcast covers the SolidWorks and CAD industry news that broke since the middle of last month.  Topics covered: SolidWorks Blog: - Let's Go Design: Steel vs. Aluminum (Asheen's perspective) - SolidWorks 2011 "What's New" videos - SolidWorks & Tech Pioneers - Curbing Energy Demand at the Source SolidWorks 2011 News: - SolidWorks Launch site - SolidWorks World 2011 Connect page - SolidWorks 2011 blog coverage - Ricky Jordan - SolidSmack - SolidWorks ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 294 - 2011 What's New - EPDM, Import/Export, Grids & PhotoView

2011 What's New - EPDM, Import/Export, Grids & PhotoView:  This podcast is an audio version of the What's New PDF included with every major release of SolidWorks. Topics covered: Enterprise PDM - File Explorer & Addin - Administration Tool - API & Install Import/Export - *.IFC Files - DXF/DWG Import Wizard - Exporting sheet metal to DXF/DWG Large Scale Design - Walk through tools - Grid systems Model Display - New DisplayManager - Appearances, Scenes, Decals now in SolidWor ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 293 - 2011 What's New - Drawings, Xpress Tools and eDrawings

2011 What's New - Drawings, Xpress Tools and eDrawings: This podcast is an audio version of the What's New PDF included with every major release of SolidWorks. Topics covered: DFMXpress - Injection Molding Drawings & Detailing - Alignment & arrangement options - Cut list & hole table enhancements - GB & ANSI standards updates - Display options for cosmetic threads, bodies, centermarks (assembly drawings) - Orthogonal view scale - Model colors & 3D drawings views Dri ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 292 - 2011 What's New - Assemblies, CircuitWorks, Configs & Design Checker

2011 What's New - Assemblies, CircuitWorks, Configs & Design Checker: This podcast is an audio version of the What's New PDF included with every major release of SolidWorks. Topics covered: Assemblies: - Assembly Features & Visualization  - Defeature for Assemblies - Equations - Interference Detection - Mates - Rebuild Report - SpeedPak CircuitWorks: - User-defined Coordinates for Component Orientation - Interface & Workflow Improvements - Comparing Boards - Export to ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 291 - 2011 What's New - UI, Fundamentals, 3DCC & Administration

2011 What's New - UI, Fundamentals, 3DCC & Administration: This podcast is an audio version of the What's New PDF included with every major release of SolidWorks. Topics covered: User Interface: - SolidWorks Search - PropertyManager Icons - Error Reporting SolidWorks Fundamentals: - API - Pack and Go - Documentation 3D ContentCentral: - Defeature Tool - Configuration Publisher - 3D ContentCentral for Suppliers Administration: - Converting Files to SolidWorks 2011 - Installation Improvem ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 290 - SolidWorks 2011 First Impressions

SolidWorks 2011 First Impressions: This podcast is a discussion between Josh Mings of SolidSmack and myself discussing the overall first impressions of SolidWorks 2011 publicly since SolidWorks lifted the beta NDA. Topics covered: - General overview on the type of release 2011 seems to be - Defeature tool and common uses - Assembly features and weld prep - Global variables in a text file - Performance and display enhancements - System requirement changes and XP's soon to be exit - Inst ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 289 - SolidWorks Enterprise PDM Landscape

SolidWorks Enterprise PDM Landscape: This podcast covers the general landscape of how SolidWorks Enterprise PDM addresses problems within the engineering process.  I am joined by Jeff Sweeney, Data Specialist at 3D Vision Technologies and we discuss the common problems we see while performing Enterprise PDM implementations.  Topics covered: - Common reasons for EPDM - How PDM is typically viewed by new users - How to use PDM as an "in-process" tool - Integration in SolidWorks ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 288 - SolidWorks PDM Integrations

SolidWorks PDM Integrations: This podcast covers the "out of the box" integration with some of the core features and gold partner add-ins with both SolidWorks Workgroup and Enterprise PDM. Topics covered: - Compare Utilities (Drawings, Documents, Geometry, Features, BOM) - Workgroup PDM issues with Compare tools in Windows 7 and Vista. (SPR 419281 & 335748) - SolidWorks Revision Tables - SolidWorks Toolbox - SolidWorks Design Library - CircuitWorks Libraries - DriveWorks Pro 6 & 7 O ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 287 - August Tech News

August Tech News: This podcast covers the SolidWorks tech news that broke since the middle of last month.  August tends to be a slow tech news month but with beta releases coming out and SolidWorks World registration open, the selection of topics grew.  Topics covered: SolidWorks Blog: - SolidWorks World 2011 Registration now open - SolidWorks World 2011 Hotel Deals - CRN names Sabine Gossart, VP Worldwide Channel Marketing & Sue Evans, CEO of SW reseller MCAD in "Most Powerfu ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 286 - Assembly Envelopes

Assembly Envelopes: This podcast covers SolidWorks assembly envelopes which are reference components that can be used for easy selection and visibility control without impacting BOM and mass properties. Topics covered: - Assembly envelope introduction (features and tools) - Adding / building envelopes for reference - Applying envelopes for selection - Applying envelopes for hide/show operations - Use cases and applications I wanted to get back to basics and cover more hidden core functional ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 285 - CAD on the Cloud

CAD on the Cloud: This podcast is a round table discussion with Matt Lombard (Dezignstuff), Oleg Shilovitski (Beyond PLM), and Josh Mings (SolidSmack) about the pros/cons of a cloud-basd CAD platform.  Topics covered: - What is your description of CAD on the Cloud? - Pros/Cons of the technology - What are the real barriors for the common user/company? - Hosted "Cloud" vs. local server farm - How players like SolidWorks, Dassault, PTC, AutoDesk, Siemens will address migrating users from ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 284 - 3dvia Composer V6R2011

3dvia Composer V6R2011: This podcast details the new enhancements in the latest release of 3dvia Composer V6R2011 outlined in the release notes.  Topics covered: - Enhancements to product structure (Assemblies and import) - Updates and changes to authoring (Views, hatching, linking, collaboration) - Changes in system properties and workshorps (FKA task panes) - User Interface streamlining (Gizmos, modes, tool tips, etc) - Documentation enhancements - Changes to API, Removed features, s ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 283 - July Tech News

July Tech News: This podcast covers the SolidWorks tech news that broke since the middle of last month.  July is always a big news month since it is the month of the SolidWorks Beta program.  Topics covered: SolidWorks Blog: - SolidWorks at "SustainableBrands 2010" - Dassault Systèmes launch of DraftSight - DS & SolidWorks launch 3dvia Composer V6R2011 (brief list of enhancement highlights) - SolidWorks user gets Popular Science Award - Mike Puckett's Formula SAE J ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 282 - SolidWorks 2011 Beta

SolidWorks 2011 Beta: This podcast covers the launch of SolidWorks 2011 Beta program and how to get involved in the testing of the beta builds of the next version of SolidWorks.  Topics covered: - SolidWorks Beta Program Introduction - New Integration into the SolidWorks Forums - Getting signed up - How to participate - Getting a plan for beta testing - Installation and guidelines - Contests and prizes Well it is that time of year again.  Time to dust off your testing skills and d ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 281 - 3DSwYm

3DSwYm: This podcast covers the new social collaboration platform by Dassault Systèmes.  After SolidWorks World back in February, I requested access to 3DSwYm (3D See What You Mean) since I had seen the logo and URL when SolidWorks was showing off SolidWorks PDS (Product Data Sharing). Topics covered: - How to register - Building your profile - Adding others to your network - Current communities available - Community environment (Home, Blog, Media, iQuestions, Members) - Social ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 280 - DraftSight

DraftSight: This podcast is an interview with Josh Mings of SolidSmack discussing the new product announcement from Dassault Systèmes, DraftSight. Topics covered: - Quick product overview - Josh's first impressions - Pros and Cons of this "Professional-grade, open 2D CAD product" - What "Free" really means  - What it means for SolidWorks 2D Editor - 3D Swym DraftSight Community This was an interesting move for DS, especially since Bernard Charlès took the stage at So ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 279 - Toolbox Tribulations

Toolbox Tribulations: This podcast covers configuration options for SolidWorks Toolbox and deployment options when using this tool within a design team.  Topics covered: - Accessing the Toolbox configuration options - Creating user-defined standards - Adding custom property information - Using export/import tools and Excel to populate part numbers - How to setup a shared Toolbox installation - Common pitfalls for deployment on a network or in Enterprise PDM - Upgrading shared Toolbox d ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 278 - June Tech News

June Tech News: This podcast covers the news that broke since the middle of May related to SolidWorks, tech alerts as well as other CAD/tech news.  Topics covered: SolidWorks Blog: - SolidWorks Brings Sustainability Advocate Asheen Phansey On Board - Interviews and a few "5 Questions Friday" entries - Changes to SolidWorks' Certification Software (Enhancements) Tech Alerts: - A few surveys... - Changes to the SolidWorks Portal login system - SolidWorks 2010 SP4.0 Early Visibility ships ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 277 - SolidWorks Collaboration Tools

SolidWorks Collaboration Tools: This podcast covers collaborative tools and options within the core SolidWorks environment. Although these tools are mostly uni-directional, they still offer users ways to communicate their design data more efficiently.  Topics covered: - Multi-user environment option - Multi-user binded to Workgroup PDM - Removal of the old 3D Meeting addin - eDrawings and markups - 3D Instant Website and hosted collaboration - Other file formats (3DXML, 3D PDF, XPS,MTS ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 276 - Direct Editing Tools

Direct Editing Tools: This podcast covers the "Direct Editing" toolbar and other editing tools in SolidWorks 2010 including Instant3D and FeatureWorks.  Topics covered: - The SolidWorks "Direct Editing" implementation - Move Face and FilletXpert tools - Instant3D and associated tools (Sketches, Features, Assemblies) - Live Sectioning and modificaiton - FeatureWorks  With the release of SolidWorks 2010, the appearance of the new Direct Editing toolbar made it's debut but contained ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 275 - Vuuch V1

Vuuch V1: This podcast covers the web-based collaboration platform called Vuuch that debuted about a year and a half ago and has grown quite a bit over the past 6 months.  Topics covered: - Vuuch general overview - New web portal interface and features - Vuuch client portfolio - Use cases - Parallel technologies - Overall impressions I have covered Vuuch on two separate occasions on this show, one as a topic (Episode 213) and one as a round table discussion (Episode 221) with Chri ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 274 - May Tech News

May Tech News: This podcast covers the SolidWorks tech news that broke since mid-April 2010. This month was filled with services packs, service pack removals, interviews, product announcements and a few Windows 7 tips.  Topics covered: SolidWorks Blog: - 4 "5 questions Friday" interview posts - SolidWorks 2010 SP 3.0 releases and then is removed - Quick announcement of Office2PDM addin to Enterprise from the Microsoft Office suite - Green Formula Hybrid - SolidWorks 2010 SP 3.1 is rele ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 273 - Mobile Engineering Tools

Mobile Engineering Tools: This podcast covers technology to keep engineers in sync with their data while on the go. With mobile computing becoming ubiquitous with smart phones, netbooks and even tablets like the iPad, engineers are using these tools as part of the design process.  Topics covered: - Smart phones / NetBooks / Tablets - File Sync Services (Mesh and DropBox) - Online file storage (Box.net and Google Docs)  - Note / File sync (Evernote) - Remote Desktop (RDP + VPN and ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 272 - 3dvia Tool Chest

3dvia Tool Chest: This podcast covers the multitude of tool offerings that fall under the 3dvia brand at Dassault Systemes.  Topics covered: - 3dvia Virtools & Studio - 3dvia Composer - 3dvia Player - 3dvia.com & Scenes - 3dvia plugins - 3dvia LABS I have been using 3dvia Composer for a couple of years now, played with the first version of 3dvia shape and submitted a few models to 3dvia.com.  However, during my last visit to the 3dvia site, I decided to browse around and ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 271 - Hardware Performance 101

Hardware Performance 101: This podcast covers common specs and questions that come up with the selection of desktop/laptop hardware for SolidWorks and other CAD applications.  Topics covered: - Processors (Core, Core2, i3/5/7) - Threaded processes in SolidWorks' products - RAM amounts and why - 64 vs. 32 bit operating systems - Video card selection and common video related issues - Hard drive selection (mechanical vs. solid state, rpm & read times) I am constantly asked questions o ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 270 - April Tech News

April Tech News: This podcast covers the SolidWorks tech news that broke since mid-March 2010. It was another busy month of CAD related tech news filled with services packs, new technology and debate on subscription support. Topics covered: SolidWorks Blog: - Six more "SolidWorks Time Saving Tips" on the YouTube Channel - SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package ends! - SW interview with Anna Wood, Auer Precision - SW Interview with Josh Mings, SolidSmack - SolidWorks 2010 service pack 3.0 ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 269 - DriveWorks 7

DriveWorks 7: This podcast covers the technology and interface updates implemented into the new DriveWorks 7 Pro.  After a complete overhaul of the SolidWorks Task Pane, Administration tool and the rules engine, DriveWorks 7 takes design automation to a new level.  Topics covered: - DriveWorks 7 development goals - Product package layout - New Help and overall search ability  - Interface and integration details - Updated and new administration tools - DriveWorks 7 Pro capabil ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 268 - ExcelidWorks

ExcelidWorks: This podcast covers ways to utilize Microsoft Office Excel to modify design attributes within SolidWorks.  Topics covered: - Design Tables using Excel (embedded and external) - Highlights of a few common and uncommon Excel commands - How to build views and lists in Excel for use inside of SolidWorks - Differences between Configuration Publisher, DriveWorksXpress and Design Tables - Applications and examples This is a topic that I presented back in 2005 at the Western  ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 267 - SolidWorks Utility Belt

SolidWorks Utility Belt: This podcast covers the expanded toolset in SolidWorks Utilities including power tools for compairson, bulk modification and downstream evaluation.  Topics covered: - Compare tools (documents, features, geometry and BOM) - Modification tools (annotations, features, simplification, feature paint) - Evaluation tools (geometry & thickness analysis, symmetry check) - Report Manager - SolidWorks Utilities integration with Enterprise and Workgroup PDM SolidWorks ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 266 - Woodworking With SolidWorks

Woodworking With SolidWorks:  This podcast covers the tools in SolidWorks that can help automate many aspects of the woodworking industry from trim and molding to complex joining techniques.  Topics covered: - Using Weldments for trim (base, crown, casing, shoe, etc.) - How to create a profile library for Weldments - Building Library Features for joints (lap, tongue & groove, mortise & tenon, pockets, rabbets, etc.) - Creating Smart Components for inserts, biscuits, dowels ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 265 - March Tech News

March Tech News:This podcast covers the SolidWorks tech news that broke since SolidWorks World Conference 2010. This seems to always be a slow time for tech news since most announcements have been launched at the event.  Topics covered: - Launch of the Certified SolidWorks Expert exam (CSWE) - "SolidWorks V6" response post from Austin O'Malley, CTO - March Time Saves YouTube series - SWUGN Technical Summits return - SolidWorks World Proceedings site launches - Tech Alerts & Top Solutio ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 264 - SolidWorks Enterprise PDM Automation

SolidWorks Enterprise PDM Automation: This podcast covers some of the automation options available to SolidWorks Enterprise PDM administrators to perform common tasks.  Topics covered: - New Task options in Administration - Understanding the Task layout - Creating "Convert" tasks - Creating "Print" tasks - Application of tasks to send a released PDF to manufacturing - Beyond Tasks - using Dispatch - Dispatch layout - Some common use cases for Dispatch scripts. Many of you have he ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 263 - SolidWorks V6?

SolidWorks V6?:This podcast is a round-table with Ricky Jordan about the SolidWorks Cloud-fed CAD technology preview shown in the general session at day 1 at SolidWorks World 2010. Topics covered: - Technology overview - Highlights - Features - Pros/Cons of a cloud-fed CAD Platform - Co-Existance of the desktop and cloud platforms of SolidWorks - SolidWorks' response on SolidWorks Blog - Thoughts about SolidWorks/Dassault Systemes - Possible pricing/configuration options The technology prev ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 262 - SolidWorks on the Mac Revived

SolidWorks on the Mac Revived:This podcast covers some of the news out of SolidWorks World 2010 that were surrounded around SolidWorks running naively on the Mac. Topics covered: - Introduction - Overview of the "Mac Native" technology preview of SolidWorks V6 "Cloud CAD" - History of Windows on a Mac - Options to run Windows on a Mac (Bootcamp vs Parallels/VMWare) - Tuning and RealView - SolidWorks official stance on Mac - Why do it? This is the third show covering the options available to ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 261 - SolidWorks PDS

SolidWorks PDS:This podcast covers the details revealed at SolidWorks World 2010 about the SolidWorks PLM tool called SolidWorks PDS. After spending some time looking through the notes and screenshots, more details have emerged.  Topics covered: - SolidWorks PLM: Product Data Sharing overview Features: - Secure Workspaces (project folders) - Visual Data Sharing (collaborative viewer and Treehouse-like interface) - Commenting - Versioning Interfaces: - SolidWorks Task Pane Interface - Web I ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 260 - SolidWorks World 2010 Wrapup

SolidWorks World 2010 Wrapup:This podcast is a summary of the SolidWorks World Conference 2010, summerizing the general sessions, breakouts and special events.  Topics covered: - General Session - Day 1 "The Cloud" - General Session - Day 2 "The Producer" - General Session - Day 3 "The Reveal" User Breakout Sessions Attended: - Phil Sluder's (@sluder) - SolidWorks Tips, Tricks, and Traps - Tom Salomone's - Tips & Tricks: Getting the Most From New Desktop/Laptop Technologies - Gerald Da ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 259 - Stump the Chumps Take 2

Stump the Chumps Take 2: This podcast is a roundtable discussion with a few of the "Chumps" from this years breakout session called "Stump the Chumps".  Today we talk with Jeff Mirisola, Phil Sluder and Charles Culp.  Topics covered: - What the "Stump the Chumps" session is all about - Members of the panel - Method behind getting questions - Layout of the session and live question handling - Other miscellaneous SWW10 discussions After a one year hiatius, the Stump the Chumps session is ba ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 258 - SolidWorks World 2010 Coverage

SolidWorks World 2010 Coverage:This podcast covers the SolidWorks World 2010 coverage options from SolidWorks, the "Blog Squad" and SolidWorks:HEARD!  Topics covered: SolidWorks Corporate: - SolidWorks World Website Community News - SolidWorks Blog - SolidWorks World 2010 Flickr Group - SolidWorks on Twitter @solidworks and @solidworksworld - SolidWorks World Twitter - #sww10 SolidWorks:HEARD: - Live Coverage Page - Live Blogs for General Sessions (embedded on Live Coverage page) - SolidWo ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 257 - CES, CAD Style

CES, CAD Style:This podcast was an overview of technologies I thought were important to those of us in the CAD industry.  This year CES was focused on 3D displays, touch enabled "Slates" and powerhouse mini laptops.  Topics Covered. - Laptops and computers - Input devices - Displays - USB 3.0 CES is a monster show and I find that there are so many people covering it that the best stuff typically floats to the tops of the media string through blogs, podcasts, videos and of course, Twitter. ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 256 - Google Wave Roundtable

Google Wave Roundtable:This podcast is a round table discussion about Google Wave and how it can be used for product development and where the technology stands today.  Topics covered: - First impressions - Promises for Product Development - What are the main Pros/Cons - Google Wave wish list? - Browser extensions - FireFox - Google Wave Add-on - Chrome - Google Wave Notifier - Desktop applications - Windows/Linux (via WINE) - Google Wave Notifier - Mac - Unofficial Google Wave Notifier Si ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 255 - SolidWorks Certification

SolidWorks Certification:This podcast covers the SolidWorks certification program and certificate offerings for users who what to be a "Certified SolidWorks Professional" and beyond! Topics covered: - Available certifications - Certification details and and topics - CSW pricing and availability - CSWP directory - How to take the exams online - Virtual Tester online account offerings - Special offerings for subscription customers till July 31, 2010! Welcome to 2010!  This is the first show ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 254 - Enterprise PDM CAD Integration

Enterprise PDM CAD Integration:This podcast covers the CAD integration support for SolidWorks Enterprise PDM for SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, SolidEdge and Pro/Engineer.  Topics covered: - Introduction and background of Enterprise PDM - Difference between a "Plugin" and and "Add-In" - Overview of the EPDM CAD support matrix - Overview of the Pro/E Connector FAQ So for the last topic of the year I thought I would talk about a topic that comes up a lot for people that are interested in get ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 253 - December Tech News

December Tech News:This podcast covers the SolidWorks tech news that broke since the last tech news show. It was a busy month of buzz around SolidWorks World 2010 and tech updates. Topics covered: Tech Stories: - November 24: People@ SolidWorks World 2010 - Jim Wilkenson - December 2: SolidWorks Enterprise PDM 2009 SP5 available for download - December 3: SW World 2010 Presenter Spotlight - Gerald Davis - December 4: People@ SolidWorks World 2010 - Jeremy Luchini & Hollywood Nostalgia C ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 252 - SolidWorks Sustainability

SolidWorks Sustainability: This podcast covers the full fledged lifecycle assessment offering from SolidWorks called SolidWorks Sustainability.  This is a modest upgrade of the free Xpress tool that is part of SolidWorks 2010.  Topics covered: - Description of features (beyond Xpress) - "Online Info" sustainability calculator tool - SolidWorks Sustainability website - Frequently asked questions (FAQ highlights) Starting back at SolidWorks World last year, SolidWorks talked about their sus ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 251 - Web Apps for Product Development

Web Apps for Product Development:This podcast covers a few web applications that I use a lot to keep my team synced as well as add a centralized place to collaborate.  Topics covered: - Bubbl.us - Mind mapping and flow charting - Campfire - Group-based chat rooms - Backpack - Project organization - Google Wave - Bringing 3D into Wave with 3dvia Over the past month I have been busy migrating our company over to Google Apps from using Microsoft Exchange and other locally managed server produ ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 250 - Windows 7 & SolidWorks

Windows 7 & SolidWorks:This podcast covers the support of Windows 7 on SolidWorks 2009 and a specific issue with installing the most current 2009 service pack 5 via the SolidWorks Installation Manager.  Topics covered: - A quick "thank you" for your support through 250 episodes! - The explicit killbit in the SolidWorks 2009 SP5's SWIM and Windows 7 - Anna Wood's SolidMuse manual workaround - Jason Raak's Rock Solid Perspective compatability workaround - Enterprise PDM 2009 issue with W ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 249 - November Tech News

November Tech News:This podcast covers the news for November on topics on SolidWorks, tech news, SW World, Windows 7 and the list goes on. Topics covered: TECH NEWS: - October 27: SolidWorks Enterprise PDM SP0 available - November 2: SW World Internet Correspondent Contest launches - November 3:  SolidWorks 2009 SP5 EV available & Why SW 2010 or SW Explorer 2010 might not launch. - November 5: Jon Hirschtick on 3DVIA Mobile, Dell M6400 Giveaway, and SolidWorks donates to Formula Hybrid ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 248 - Presentation Studio Theme Editor

Presentation Studio Theme Editor:This podcast covers the most recent project released by the SolidWorks LABS group which is a theme editor to a previous product released about a year ago called Presentation studio. Topics covered: - Presentation Studio refresher - Presentation Studio issues with SolidWorks 2010 - Presentation Studio Theme Editor introduction - PSTE editing toolset - PSTE picture and text area specifics - First impressions and uses In the last news cast I talked about the la ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 247 - Configuration Publisher

Configuration Publisher:This podcast covers a few topics about the new Configuration Publisher that debuted in SolidWorks 2010.  This new capability allows the specification of parts or assemblies used in upper level assemblies to be done in a PropertyManager interface.  Topics covered: - Difference between DriveWorksXpress and Configurations (blog post) - Introduction to the Configuration Publisher (CP) - Using CP with files with and without existing design tables - Tips for building opt ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 246 - Design Studies

Design Studies:This podcast covers the new feature in CORE Solidworks called Design Studies. This feature is a morph of Design Scenarios and Optimization from SolidWorks Simulation's past and has been integrated into SolidWorks for design evaluation.  Topics covered: - Poll results for SolidWorks 2010 adoption plans - Introduction to Design Studies in SolidWorks 2010 - Creating Design studies - Evaluation vs. Optimization (without Simulation) - Tip to save iterations into SolidWorks Config ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 245 - October Tech News

October Tech News:This podcast covers the tech news that happened in the month of October including the release of SolidWorks 2010 SP0, Windows 7 and Google Wave!  Topics covered: - October 1: Vuuch V1 ships - October 5: SolidWorks Asia/Pacific Innovation Day 2009 - October 6: MicroWind Technology gets National Attention - October 7: SolidWorks World user agenda available - October 19: SolidWorks 2010 SP0 ships - October 22: SolidWorks LABS Treehouse 2 & Microsoft Windows 7 ship - Quic ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 244 - 2010 What's New - Tolerancing, Weldments & Workgroup PDM

2010 What's New Series - Tolerancing, Weldments & Workgroup PDM This podcast is an audio version of the What's New PDF included with every major release of SolidWorks.  Topics covered: - DimXpert - Cut list items - Drawings views of weldments - Materials in cut lists - Property tab builder - Support for virtual componenets in SolidWorks Explorer - Support for the /3GB switch This covers the last 3 chapters 25 - 27 of the What's New PDF (link provided by Ricky Jordan) and I recommend th ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 243 - 2010 What's New - Sketching, SusX, Utilities & Toolbox

2010 What's New Series - Sketching, SusX, Utilities & Toolbox This podcast is an audio version of the What's New PDF included with every major release of SolidWorks.  Topics covered: - Sketch fillet tool - Fit spline tool - Configurable # of instances in sketch entity patterns - Linking sketch text to file properties - Convert entities sketch tool - Equation-driven curves - Dimensions in 3D sketches - SolidWorks Sustainability overview - Compare BOM utility - Simplify utility - Utiliti ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 242 - 2010 What's New - SolidWorks Simulation

2010 What's New Series - SolidWorks Simulation This podcast is an audio version of the What's New PDF included with every major release of SolidWorks.  Topics covered: - SimulationXpress - NAFEMS benchmarks - Simulation interface - Simulation Studies - Connectors - Mesh - Contact - Result viewing This covers chapter 20 of the What's New PDF (link provided by Ricky Jordan) and I recommend that you read this document to fully understand what is to come in SolidWorks 2010.  This document is ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 241 - 2010 What's New - Routing & Sheet Metal

2010 What's New Series - Routing & Sheet Metal This podcast is an audio version of the What's New PDF included with every major release of SolidWorks.  Topics covered: - Manufacture-style flattening - Adding components and assembly fittings to routes - 180-degree elbows or bends for piping - Access to pipe, tube, or electrical harness coverings - Multiple CPoint enhancements - P&ID data import and modeling process - Reference designators - Pipe and tube route export enhancements - ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 240 - 2010 What's New - Parts, Features & PhotoView 360

2010 What's New Series - Parts, Features & PhotoView 360 This podcast is an audio version of the What's New PDF included with every major release of SolidWorks.  Topics covered: - Materials & multipbody parts - Features - PhotoWorks decals in PhotoView 360 - Controlling scenes - Support for background images and custom environments - Video tutorials - Saving custom views - Camera effects This covers chapters 16 - 17 of the What's New PDF (link provided by Ricky Jordan) and I recomm ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 239 - 2010 What's New - Import/Export & Motion Studies

2010 What's New Series - Import/Export & Motion Studies This podcast is an audio version of the What's New PDF included with every major release of SolidWorks.  Topics covered: - DXF/DWG Output PropertyManager - Importing Rhino files on 64-bit - Importing and exporting Adobe Photoshop files on 64-bit - Importing Autodesk Inventor files - Importing Adobe Illustrator files - Saving TIF, JPG, or PSD files to a custom size - Event-based Motion analysis - Rigid groups - Structural Simulatio ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 238 - 2010 What's New - Enterprise PDM

2010 What's New Series - Enterprise PDM This podcast is an audio version of the What's New PDF included with every major release of SolidWorks.  Topics covered: - Managing tasks - Enterprise PDM and Toolbox integration - File Explorer and SolidWorks add-in - Item management - Administration tool - API - Installation - Documentation This covers chapter 13 of the What's New PDF (link provided by Ricky Jordan) and I recommend that you read this document to fully understand what is to come in ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 237 - 2010 What's New - Drawings, Detailing & eDrawings

2010 What's New Series - Drawings, Detailing & eDrawings This podcast is an audio version of the What's New PDF included with every major release of SolidWorks.  Topics covered: - Annotation attachments - Balloons - Bills of materials - Blocks - Center marks - Cosmetic threads - Dimensions - Notes - Tables - Title blocks in parts and assemblies - Drawings - eDrawings integrated publisher - eDrw print preview - eDrw enhanced BOM support - eDrw Apple Mac printing enhancements - eDrw Disp ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 236 - 2010 What's New - CircuitWorks, Configs, Design Checker & DFMXpress

2010 What's New Series -  CircuitWorks, Configs, Design Checker & DFMXpress This podcast is an audio version of the What's New PDF included with every major release of SolidWorks.  Topics covered: - CircuitWorks UI - CW updating assemblies - CW importing non-CircuitWorks assemblies from SolidWorks - CW PADS support - Configuration Publisher - Modify configurations - Integration of Design Checker - DC one-button push to correct all errors - DC UI enhancements - DC virtual sharp check - ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 235 - 2010 What's New - Assemblies

2010 What's New Series - Assemblies This podcast is an audio version of the What's New PDF included with every major release of SolidWorks.  Topics covered: - Assembly visualization - Mirror components - Virtual components - Componenet reference per instance - Display states - SpeekPak - Mates This covers chapter 6 of the What's New PDF (link provided by Ricky Jordan) and I recommend that you read this document to fully understand what is to come in SolidWorks 2010.  This document is writ ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 234 - September Tech News

September Tech News:This podcast covers the news for September covering the launch of SolidWorks 2010 Pre-release, top solutions and other news of the month. Topics covered: - August 24: Embargo on 2010 lifted - let the "Riot Week" begin! - August 25: SolidWorks 2010 Beta 3 available! - August 26: SolidWorks updates Anti-virus page - August 31: SolidWorks EPDM Beta 3 available! - September 2: Statistics on the Engineering Stimulus Package - September 9: SolidWorks updates System Requirement ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 233 - 2010 What's New - Fundamentals, API & 3DCC

2010 What's New Series - Fundamentals, API & 3DCC:This podcast is an audio version of the What's New PDF included with every major release of SolidWorks.  Topics covered: - Documentation for SolidWorks - Display States for parts - Custom properties - Reference planes - Viewing decals in SolidWorks - Saving multiple documents - Normal To command - Applicataion Programming Interface - Self-service catalog publishing - My 3D ContentCentral - Request content - 3D ContentCentral community T ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 232 - 2010 What's New - Admin & UI

2010 What's New Series - Admin & UI:This podcast is an audio version of the What's New PDF included with every major release of SolidWorks.  Topics covered: - Installation improvements - SolidWorks Rx - Converting files to SolidWorks 2010 - Heads-Up view toolbar customization - Context toolbars - Instant3D enhancements - Mouse gesture support - PropertyManager improvements - Graphics area controls improvements - Larger icons for Windows Vista - Data Migration tab in CommandManager - To ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 231 - DriveWorks Solo

DriveWorks Solo:This podcast covers the newly released product from DriveWorks, LTD. called DriveWorks Solo.  DW Solo is a product that fits between the free DriveWorksXPress tool in SolidWorks and DriveWorks Professional packages.  Topics covered: - NEW DriveWorks Solo website - Registration on the DriveWorks Solo website - The "30-day trial" experience and options - Supported versions of SolidWorks and Operating Systems - Installation and setup - Getting started and options - DriveWorks ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 230 - 2010 Requirements and Licensing

2010 Requirements and Licensing:This podcast explains the options and changes to system requirements, activation and licensing available in SolidWorks 2010.  Topics covered: - System requirement changes for SolidWorks and Enterprise PDM - Updates to video card testing - Changes to anti-virus support - Standalone SolidWorks and Simulation activation - SolidWorks SolidNetWorks licensing (changes with activation) - Licensing for Enterprise PDM and 3DVia Composer With SolidWorks 2010 Pre-relea ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 229 - 2010 Migration Tools

2010 Migration Tools:This podcast covers the tools available to migrate your active SolidWorks data to the 2010 format whether it resides locally, on the network and even within PDM. Topics covered: - Converting local files with Task Scheduler - Converting network files utilizing Network Monitor - Converting data within Workgroup PDM - Converting data within Enterprise PDM Hopefully you are all enjoying the long Labor Day weekend (US) and not thinking about SolidWorks. However, with the rel ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 228 - SolidWorks 2010 Buzz

SolidWorks 2010 Buzz:This podcast covers the news and posts following the NDA lift of SolidWorks 2010 Beta this past Monday (August 24th) and what the "Buzz" is among the SolidWorks Blog Squad.  Topics covered: - Overview of the 5 Prongs of SolidWorks 2010 - Highlights from SolidSmack's "New Feature Awards" - What's New according to Ricky Jordan - Tweaks to Knit and Performance over at Dezign Stuff - SolidWorks "Tune Up" attacked by SolidWorks Legion - SolidWorks 2010 Instalation Manager b ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 227 - August Tech News

August Tech News:This podcast covers the news for August containing Beta contests, SolidWorks SP4.1 and the future support of Windows operating systems. Topics covered: - July 28: Jim Wilkinson's post on SolidWorks Regular Toolbars - August 3: How memory is handled by XP vs. Vista in "I'm losing my memory - Part 1" - August 6: Jim Wilkinson's post on SolidWorks Menu Bar & SolidWorks World 2010 Website live - August 7: Usability testing continues for SolidWorks - August 10: Beta Referral ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 226 - Simulation Sense

Simulation Sense:This podcast covers some basics to using SolidWorks Simulation and some of the major changes in the 2009 product. Topics covered: - 6 steps to Simulation/FEA - Interface changes - Study backgroud processing - Simulation workflow - Automatic mesh selection - Tips and tricks I wanted to switch gears and get into a few things that everyone should know and utilize when using SolidWorks Simulation.  Still after over a year of the whole COSMOSWorks to Simulation name change, I a ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 225 - Layout Sketches

Layout Sketches:This podcast covers the technique of using layout sketches in SolidWorks to quickly verify and change designs before 3D modeling.  Topics covered: - Technique definition. - Layout relations (Traction, Belt/Chain, Make Path) - Creating and using blocks - Creating layouts in parts and assembles - Converting layout sketches into parts - Two SPR issues within assembly "Layout Sketches". - Tips for using layout sketches This week we are going to talk about layout sketching and s ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 224 - SolidWorks Forums 2.0

SolidWorks Forums 2.0:This podcast discusses the new forum launch from a few weeks ago running on the backbone of Jive, a social business software. Topics covered: - First impressions - Registration and login - Setting up your profile page - Notification preferences - Connecting with other users, communities and groups - Creating content (discussions and bookmarks) - Customizing "Your View" tab - Setting your status Over the past week or so I have been spending a lot of time in the new Soli ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 223 - July Tech News

July Tech News:This podcast covers the news for July containing a new SolidWorks Forum launch and 3DVia Composer 2010.  Topics covered: - July 1: Sneak Peak 2010 CSWP event video released - July 2: SolidWorks 2010 Enterprise PDM beta launched - July 7: Keynote speaker for SolidWorks World 2010 requests - July 10: SWWC Call for papers, New 3 Dudes gone 3D underground Episode - July 13: New SolidWorks Forum launches - July 15: SolidWorks Enterprise 2009 SP4 available for download - July 17: ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 222 - Task Scheduler

Task Scheduler:This podcast covers the task automation that can be performed by Task Scheduler as well as detailed setup information about the new Network Monitor utility introduced in SolidWorks 2009 SP4. Topics covered: - Introduction - Available tasks - Task Options - Network Monitor setup & configuration - Exporting PDFs - Boosting performance for lightweight assemblies - Exporting data from within PDM I had not talked about Task Scheduler since March 27th, 2006 back in episode 13 ( ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 221 - Vuuch Roundtable

Vuuch Roundtable:This podcast is a roundtable discussion with Vuuch's CEO Chris Williams and SolidSmack's Josh Mings discussing Vuuch, design communication and collaboration as well as a bit of social media's impact on it all.  Topics covered: - Vuuch's mission - What makes Vuuch different than traditional design tools - Current desktop integration - Future desktop platforms for Vuuch - Goals of the current open beta program - Feedback about Vuuch thus far - Unique uses for public discussi ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 220 - SustainabilityXpress

SustainabilityXpress: This podcast covers the most recent addition to the SolidWorks LABS site called SustainabilityXpress (SusX).  Many of you may remember this from SolidWorks World 2009 when they debuted this product under the code name SAGE.  Topics covered: - Introduction to Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) - SusX Taskpane Interface - SusX Workflow and Use - Environmental Dashboard - Find Similar Materials tool - Reporting features - How SusX is a useful design tool SustainabilityXpress w ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 219 - June Tech News

June Tech News: This podcast covers the SolidWorks news that broke in June including 2009 SP4 and Beta 2010 launch.  Topics covered:- June 1: Design Library Content Survey launches - June 5: Announcement of SolidWorks 2010 Beta coming... - June 9: SolidWorks Satisfaction Survey email invite sent out - June 10: SolidWorks SP4 Early Visibility available for download (covering Release Notes & Mike Puckett's Blog) - June 22: SolidWorks launches 2010 Beta Program This was a very busy month ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 218 - Beta 2010 Checklist

Beta 2010 Checklist:This podcast covers what can be done to best be prepared to participate in the SolidWorks beta program.  The checklist discussed are steps to get the most out of beta and helping the community test the next major release of SolidWorks.  Topics covered: - How to get notified - Reviewing the What's New PDF - Reviewing the Release Notes - Verifying system and hardware requirements - Planning a scope - Beta data-sets - Reporting bugs - Options for beta installs - Tips from ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 217 - NovEdge

NovEdge:This podcast is an interview with NovEdge CEO Cristiano Sacchi about their business and the impact of social media on business, users and the CAD/CAE community.  Topics discussed: - NovEdge website and offerings - How blogging has helped NovEdge (commenting and Disqus) - The social media impact (LinkedIn, FaceBook, Twitter, etc.) - How NovEdge Pulse was started. - Thoughts about COFES I want to thank Cristiano for coming on the show and taking the time to share how NovEdge got star ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 216 - SolidWorks Sensors

SolidWorks Sensors:This podcast covers a tool that was introduced in COSMOSWorks 2007 (SolidWorks Simulation) and was brought into the SolidWorks interface in 2009.  SolidWorks sensors can monitor criteria within your design and notify you when design criteria is breached! Topics covered: - Sensor capability with SolidWorks - Mass property sensors - Measurement sensors - Interference detection sensors - Notification options - Suppression with configurations and design tables - Tips for set ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 215 - Simulation Library

Simulation Library:This podcast covers a technology that has been in SolidWorks Simulation for a few releases now but is underused by many of us performing analysis with Simulation.  Topics covered: - Adding Motion features to Design Library - Introduction to "Analysis Design Library" - Setup and Library locations - Creating new analysis library features - How to add existing features to the library - Editing/references/values It has been over 3 years since I touched on this topic (episode ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 214 - May Tech News

May Tech News:This podcast covers the news that broke in May from SolidWorks and related products. It has been a busy month for news and it is not over yet! Topics covered: - SolidWorks Ships 1M licenses - eDrawings for Mac 2009 SP3 ships - More SolidWorks Surveys Save - SW Engineering Stimulus Package available for Europe! - SolidWorks extends support - SolidWorks Viewer 2009 SP3.1 ships (issues addressed with EPDM) - SolidWorks 2009 Student edition supports 64-bit - Internet Explorer 8 n ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 213 - Vuuch Discussions

Vuuch Discussions:This podcast covers the innovative web-based collaboration / discussion / social network called Vuuch. Vuuch was brought up in the SolidWorks World Roundtable podcast but was never dug into enough at that time.  Last week I had some time to join Vuuch and experience all that it has to offer.  Topics covered: - Introduction - Registration and setup - Web Portal interface - Attachments - Group creation - SolidWorks integration and workflow - Excel integration and workflow ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 212 - Feature Management

Feature Management:This podcast covers tools within the FeatureManager to help navigate and organize your designs withing the SolidWorks environment.  The goal is to lay an organization foundation for next week's show about a beta tool called Vuuch.  Topics covered: - FeatureManager toolset - Utilizing the Flyout - Tools for the Rollback bar - Find and GoTo - Filter search - Design Binder (journal & attachments) - Adding comments - Folders - Tags (take a look at Tagger) With the FM be ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 211 - THE HEaRD mu Blog

THE HEaRD mu Blog:This podcast covers all that is THE HEaRD micro blog that I run and what this 2.0 SolidWorks comunity offers its visitors and participants. Topics covered: - Introduction to the technology called laconi.ca - Offerings to those who just visit - Registration (username/password or OpenID - Profile options (profile, avatar, password, Email, OpenID, Auto URL shorting) - Connect and post via Instant Messenger, Web, or many third party applicaitons like Twhirl - Notification via ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 210 - April Tech News

April Tech News: This podcast covers the news that broke in the month of April.  There were a bunch of little tidbits of news that SolidWorks pushed out of their tech alerts feed.  Topics covered: - SolidWorks Enterperise PDM Service Pack 3 & Hotfix_482805 - SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package - Influence the Future of PDM - UTC support on the SolidWorks Customer Portal - New SolidWorks Simulation Premium training lessions - Review of Xpresso for SolidWorks April was a busy week f ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 208 - Property Tab Builder

Property Tab Builder:This podcast covers a very powerful tool to assist in adding custom properties to your parts, assemblies, and drawings by buildinga custom interface right inside of SolidWorks 2009 called the Property Tab Builder. Topics covered: - Overview of this standalone tool - What the impact the PTB has on PDM - How to build tabs for parts, assemblies, and drawings - Elements that can be added to property tabs - Problems a tool like PTB solves This past week I visited a customer ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 207 - XpressoSoft

Xpresso for SolidWorks:This podcast is an interview with XpressoSoft, the company behind Xpresso for SolidWorks, a speech recognition control interface. In this interview I talk with Josh Updyke, one of their engineers and co-founder of the product. Topics covered: - How 3 Engineers & XpressoSoft was started - What Xpresso is - How to setup the product - Steps to configure - Hardware requirements - Command sets - Productivity gains - Possible future direction After holding the roundtab ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 206 - CircuitWorks

CircuitWorks:This podcast covers the SolidWorks Premium tool for communicating bi-directionally to electrical CAD packages called CircuitWorks.  CircuitWorks has been a long time gold partner of SolidWorks and was acquired about a year ago.  Topics covered: - Introduction to CircuitWorks - Product misconceptions - CircuitWorks Lite features (core SolidWorks) - File format read - CircuitWorks filters, libraries and modification tools - MCAD <-> ECAD work-flow I covered "SolidWorks an ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 205 - SolidWorks Troubleshooting

SolidWorks Troubleshooting:This podcast covers the resources available to assisit in troubleshooting issues you may run into with SolidWorks. Many times we get an error message or something is not working correctly and need to know steps to get on the right track.  Topics covered: - Troubleshooting area of the Help file - Common tools - Tips & Errors - SolidWorks Customer Portal - Knowledge Base - Discussion Forums Over the years, I have heard customers call in with issues that could h ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 204 - March Tech News

March Tech News:This podcast covers the news that had broke since the last tech news cast which was back in mid-January. This past week was full of news and with the release of SP3 for SolidWorks 2009 I thought we were due. Topics covered: - SolidWorks 2009 SP3 Early Visibility Release Notes - Say goodbye to the Shape Feature in SolidWorks 2010 - Details about "3 Dudes Gone 3D" marketing campaign by SolidWorks and Small Army - SolidWorks World 2009 Preceedings site details - Experiences of ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 203 - Protecting SolidWorks Data

Protecting SolidWorks Data:This podcast covers some options for backing up your SolidWorks data within SolidWorks as well as outside of SolidWorks.  Many of us know that our computer's hard drives will fail at some point but don't know when.  With only about 5% of users actually backing up their data I wanted to talk about some options to create some redundancy.  Topics covered: - Backup statistics - Backup/Recovery options in SolidWorks - Creating local redundancy (Tethered storage) - S ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 202 - uPrint Unboxing

uPrint Unboxing: This podcast covers the experience of unboxing and setting up the new Dimension uPrint 3D desktop printer. Topics covered: - The boxes and what is contained - The unboxing experience - Specific issues/findings upon my unboxing - Wiorkflow of printing parts from SolidWorks - Specs and Options of the uPrint Last week I had received the uPrint 3D Printer we ordered which are the newest model on the Dimension line and are referred to as a "Personal Desktop 3D Printer".  Now th ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 201 - SolidWorks World 2009 Roundtable

SolidWorks World 2009 Roundtable:This podcast is a roundtable discussion and wrap up of SolidWorks World 2009 with a few of the SolidWorks bloggers. In this episode we talk about everything from the venue to what was revealed in Day 3's general session. THE PANEL: - Ben Eadie - SolidMentor and SolidJott - Ricky Jordan - RickyJordan.com - Jeff Mirisola - Jeff's Blog - Mike Puckett - Mike's CAD Blog and SolidWorks Certification Specialist THE TOPICS: - Details about the SolidWorks "Tweetup" - ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 200 - SolidWorks 2010 Preview Notes

SolidWorks 2010 Preview Notes:This is the PDF of my notes and pictures taken on Day 3 of SolidWorks World Conference 2009. This has been a tradition of mine to post my notes and every year I try to add a bit more than just my written notes. This year I was able to have screenshots and details I have not had in the past. Topics covered: - Presentation layout - Details and screenshots What's New in SolidWorks 2010 - Links to full size pictures on Flickr - Direction for Enterprise PDM 2010 - N ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 199 - SolidWorks World 2009 - Day3

SolidWorks World 2009 - Day3:This podcast covers the final day of SolidWorks World Conference 2009. This is typically known as the day of reveal because of the preview of the next version of SolidWorks due out later in the year.  This year they didn't do a themed presentation of the features but the features pretty much spoke for them selves.  Topics covered: - General Session guest "Prototype This" - Top 10 Enhancement Request - What's New revealed features in SolidWorks 2010 - SolidWork ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 198 - SolidWorks World 2009 - Day2

SolidWorks World - Day 2:This podcast covers the second day of SolidWorks World Conference 2009 including the general session, breakouts as well as details about the special event. Topics covered: - General Session with Jon Hirschtick - Tips and Tricks breakout with Phil Sluder - Direct Editing breakout details - API to solve the Rubik's Cube - Details about the SW event at Disney's Animal KingdomToday was a great day and I am always thinking about the technology surrounded around CAD and t ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 197 - SolidWorks World 2009 - Day1

SolidWorks World 2009 - Day 1: This podcast talks about all the activities that went on in the General Session, Breakouts, Coverage and the CSWP event on day 1 of SWW09. Topics covered:- The "21" night in Jon Hirschtick's Suite - Highlights of the General Session - Sir Richard Branson - Breakout tips (where to find #SWWTips) - The CSWP event highlights Today was a great day 1 starting with the general session, tips and the great CSWP event! Thanks Jeremy and Team! It was amazing to see all ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 196 - SolidWorks World 2009

SolidWorks World 2009: This podcast covers a recap of the first day here at SolidWorks World 2009 as well as all the options for those of you that are not here. This year is going to be, by far, the most covered SolidWorks World ever and I wanted to make sure you know where to get all the content! Topics covered: - Recap of the Tweetup - Opening of the Partner Pavillion - SolidWorks World Community News - SolidWorks World Flickr Stream - Live Coverage of General Sessions - SWW09 Tweets - ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 195 - eDrawings Reloaded

eDrawings Reloaded:This podcast covers all the ins and outs of eDrawings as well as all the CAD tools it can be utilized with. Many of us may publish eDrawings often but may not use the tool sets that are offered to those we send them to. Topics covered: - License Types - Publisher programs - SolidWorks publisher options - eDrawings tool set - eDrawings Professional tool set - Save options - Quick Tips Now before you decide your not going to listed because you already know everythin ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 194 -Item-centric PDM

Item-Centric PDM: This podcast covers the new SolidWorks Enterprise PDM capability that was debuted in service pack 2 called items. This new capability adds a more consise PLM/ERP communication through an item BOM than the document-centric BOM of the past. Topics Covered. - EPDM 2009 SP2 Release Notes - Document-centric vs Item-centric PDM - How PDM communicates with PLM/ERP/MRP - How items incorporate more departments - Goals for the SP2 release of Items - Special Announcement for Design ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 194 -Item-centric PDM

Item-Centric PDM: This podcast covers the new SolidWorks Enterprise PDM capability that was debuted in service pack 2 called items. This new capability adds a more consise PLM/ERP communication through an item BOM than the document-centric BOM of the past. Topics Covered. - EPDM 2009 SP2 Release Notes - Document-centric vs Item-centric PDM - How PDM communicates with PLM/ERP/MRP - How items incorporate more departments - Goals for the SP2 release of Items - Special Announcement for Design ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 193 - January Tech News

January Tech News: This podcast covers the news that broke since the last news show back in November of 2008. With SolidWorks 2009 SP2 out of early visibility, SolidWorks World only 3 weeks away and Windows7 out in Beta there was much to talk about.  Topics covered: - SolidWorks 2009 SP2 Release Notes - SP2 SPR breakdown - SolidWorks World Deadlines - SolidWorks World coverage options (if you can't attend!) - Windows7 install and experience week1 Most of the breaking news has been arounds ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 193 - January Tech News

January Tech News: This podcast covers the news that broke since the last news show back in November of 2008. With SolidWorks 2009 SP2 out of early visibility, SolidWorks World only 3 weeks away and Windows7 out in Beta there was much to talk about.  Topics covered: - SolidWorks 2009 SP2 Release Notes - SP2 SPR breakdown - SolidWorks World Deadlines - SolidWorks World coverage options (if you can't attend!) - Windows7 install and experience week1 Most of the breaking news has been arounds ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 192 - CES & CAD

CES & CAD: This podcast covers products, both hardware and software, that were announced or shown off at CES that would pertain to the CAD user.  There are always too many products to see so I have hand picked a few that caught my eye that would be interesting to those of us CAD junkies! Topics covered: - 3D Monitors with 120Hz refresh rates - Laptop companion monitors - Dual montor laptop - High end quad core & 8GB RAM laptops - Cool keyboards - Jasco Convertible mouse - PogoPlug ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 191 - SolidWorks World 2009

SolidWorks World 2009:This podcast talks about SolidWorks World User Conference and Expo held at the Swan & Dolphin Hotel at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.  The goal of this show is to educate and equip users with the resources to sell their management on sending them to this one of a kind event. Topics Covered: - Resources on the SolidWorks World website. - Why attend SWWC (8 year attendee perspective) - Schedule of events at a glance. - Justificaiton resources **(Also check out Ja ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 191 - SolidWorks World 2009

SolidWorks World 2009:This podcast talks about SolidWorks World User Conference and Expo held at the Swan & Dolphin Hotel at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.  The goal of this show is to educate and equip users with the resources to sell their management on sending them to this one of a kind event. Topics Covered: - Resources on the SolidWorks World website. - Why attend SWWC (8 year attendee perspective) - Schedule of events at a glance. - Justificaiton resources **(Also check out Ja ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 190 - SolidWorks:Heard! 2.0

SolidWorks:Heard 2.0!: This podcast talks about the new SolidWorks Heard website as well as the new micro-blog / lounge for SolidWorks users launched as another offering of SolidWorks:Heard!  Topics covered: - NEWSFLASH - SolidWorks 2009 SP2 Early Visibility is available for download! - The New SolidWorks:Heard! website layout, feeds, subscriptions and polls - Updated Twitter page - What is THE HEaRD! - What is Laconica (underlying technology) - Registration and options for THE HEaRD! - Us ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 190 - SolidWorks:Heard! 2.0

SolidWorks:Heard 2.0!: This podcast talks about the new SolidWorks Heard website as well as the new micro-blog / lounge for SolidWorks users launched as another offering of SolidWorks:Heard!  Topics covered: - NEWSFLASH - SolidWorks 2009 SP2 Early Visibility is available for download! - The New SolidWorks:Heard! website layout, feeds, subscriptions and polls - Updated Twitter page - What is THE HEaRD! - What is Laconica (underlying technology) - Registration and options for THE HEaRD! - Us ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 189 - SolidJott

SolidJott: In this episode I talk to Ben Eadie, the creator of SolidMentor, about his newest service called SolidJott.  SolidJott is a new website that allows users to post support questions and the community can comment with solutions. Topics covered: - What is SolidJott?- Where the idea came from?- How it integrates with SolidMentor.- How do you use SolidJott (web & add-in)- What is coming in future releases?- How is SolidJott supported? SolidJott is support forum version 2.0! I enjo ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 189 - SolidJott

SolidJott:In this episode I talk to Ben Eadie, the creator of SolidMentor, about his newest service called SolidJott.  SolidJott is a new website that allows users to post support questions and the community can comment with solutions. Topics covered:- What is SolidJott?- Where the idea came from?- How it integrates with SolidMentor.- How do you use SolidJott (web & add-in)- What is coming in future releases?- How is SolidJott supported?SolidJott is support forum version 2.0! I enjoy commu ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 188 - SW Labs - Tagger

SW Labs - Tagger:In this episode we discover the new updated SolidWorks Labs website as well as a application introduced on the site called Tagger. Topics covered:- Updated SolidWorks Labs Site - Silverlight 2 support and undo functionality brought to BluePrint Now - Introduction - How tagging is currently done in 2008 & 2009 - Interface - Feature set - New Workflow - ImpressionsI am starting to think this is SolidWorks Labs Heard! for all the coverage I have been giving this site over ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 188 - SW Labs - Tagger

SW Labs - Tagger:In this episode we discover the new updated SolidWorks Labs website as well as a application introduced on the site called Tagger. Topics covered:- Updated SolidWorks Labs Site - Silverlight 2 support and undo functionality brought to BluePrint Now - Introduction - How tagging is currently done in 2008 & 2009 - Interface - Feature set - New Workflow - ImpressionsI am starting to think this is SolidWorks Labs Heard! for all the coverage I have been giving this site over the ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 187 - SW Labs - Treehouse

SW Labs - Treehouse: In this episode I talk about the new handy application introduced on the SolidWorks Labs site called Treehouse. Topics covered: - Newsflash - SolidWorks Labs also makes Collada Export available! - Introduction - Interface - Options - Custom Properties - Limitations SolidWorks Labs does it again with an innovative 1.0 tool that gets us all thinking about product design planning. I use a few organizational tools in my job which is why Treehouse caught my interest. I t ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 187 - SW Labs - Treehouse

SW Labs - Treehouse: In this episode I talk about the new handy application introduced on the SolidWorks Labs site called Treehouse. Topics covered: - Newsflash - SolidWorks Labs also makes Collada Export available! - Introduction - Interface - Options - Custom Properties - Limitations SolidWorks Labs does it again with an innovative 1.0 tool that gets us all thinking about product design planning. I use a few organizational tools in my job which is why Treehouse caught my interest. I ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 187 - SW Labs - Treehouse

SW Labs - Treehouse: In this episode I talk about the new handy application introduced on the SolidWorks Labs site called Treehouse. Topics covered: - Newsflash - SolidWorks Labs also makes Collada Export available! - Introduction - Interface - Options - Custom Properties - Limitations SolidWorks Labs does it again with an innovative 1.0 tool that gets us all thinking about product design planning. I use a few organizational tools in my job which is why Treehouse caught my interest. I t ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 186 - SolidWorks on a Mac Revisited

SolidWorks on a Mac Revisited: In this episode I talk about all the details about running SolidWorks on a Mac and more importantly why people are doing it. Topics covered: - History  - Options for running Windows on a Mac  - Bootcamp vs. Virtualization  - Hardware options  - Video card tuning  - Why anyone would do this For the past few years I have talked to so many people that have reasons why this solution was a necessity for them and I hope after today's show you have an idea ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 186 - SolidWorks on a Mac Revisited

SolidWorks on a Mac Revisited: In this episode I talk about all the details about running SolidWorks on a Mac and more importantly why people are doing it. Topics covered:- History - Options for running Windows on a Mac - Bootcamp vs. Virtualization - Hardware options - Video card tuning - Why anyone would do thisFor the past few years I have talked to so many people that have reasons why this solution was a necessity for them and I hope after today's show you have an idea how th ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 186 - SolidWorks on a Mac Revisited

SolidWorks on a Mac Revisited: In this episode I talk about all the details about running SolidWorks on a Mac and more importantly why people are doing it. Topics covered: - History - Options for running Windows on a Mac - Bootcamp vs. Virtualization - Hardware options - Video card tuning - Why anyone would do this For the past few years I have talked to so many people that have reasons why this solution was a necessity for them and I hope after today's show you have an idea how this is ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 185 - November Tech News

November Tech News:In this episode I cover all the news that broke in the past couple of weeks. There were a ton of good nuggets of news this month so I thought it was time to get a tech news cast out to you all. Topics covered:- SolidWorks 2009 SP1 Ships (details) - 3D Content Central 2009 Beta is live! - Press Release - G"Reee"n Chair Developed in SolidWorks Uses Recycled Video Game Plastic - Press Release - Microsoft and DS Solidworks Enhance Robot Simulation - What's New at the LABS sit ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 185 - November Tech News

November Tech News:In this episode I cover all the news that broke in the past couple of weeks. There were a ton of good nuggets of news this month so I thought it was time to get a tech news cast out to you all. Topics covered:- SolidWorks 2009 SP1 Ships (details) - 3D Content Central 2009 Beta is live! - Press Release - G"Reee"n Chair Developed in SolidWorks Uses Recycled Video Game Plastic - Press Release - Microsoft and DS Solidworks Enhance Robot Simulation - What's New at the LABS sit ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 185 - November Tech News

November Tech News: In this episode I cover all the news that broke in the past couple of weeks. There were a ton of good nuggets of news this month so I thought it was time to get a tech news cast out to you all. Topics covered: - SolidWorks 2009 SP1 Ships (details) - 3D Content Central 2009 Beta is live! - Press Release - G"Reee"n Chair Developed in SolidWorks Uses Recycled Video Game Plastic - Press Release - Microsoft and DS Solidworks Enhance Robot Simulation - What's New at the LABS ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 184 - Configuring Toolbox

Configuring Toolbox:In this episode I discuss how to use the new Toolbox Configuration tools to properly setup SolidWorks Toolbox as well as some common approaches to using this tool with groups. Topics covered:- Brief overview of SolidWorks 2009 SP1. - Introduction - 2009 Toolbox Settings Wizard - Setup options - Shared Toolbox setup tips - How to share with outside groupsToolbox is a feature of SolidWorks that comes with a love/hate relationship for many users, mainly since its usage vari ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 184 - Configuring Toolbox

Configuring Toolbox:In this episode I discuss how to use the new Toolbox Configuration tools to properly setup SolidWorks Toolbox as well as some common approaches to using this tool with groups. Topics covered:- Brief overview of SolidWorks 2009 SP1. - Introduction - 2009 Toolbox Settings Wizard - Setup options - Shared Toolbox setup tips - How to share with outside groupsToolbox is a feature of SolidWorks that comes with a love/hate relationship for many users, mainly since its usage vari ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 184 - Configuring Toolbox

Configuring Toolbox: In this episode I discuss how to use the new Toolbox Configuration tools to properly setup SolidWorks Toolbox as well as some common approaches to using this tool with groups. Topics covered: - Brief overview of SolidWorks 2009 SP1. - Introduction - 2009 Toolbox Settings Wizard - Setup options - Shared Toolbox setup tips - How to share with outside groups Toolbox is a feature of SolidWorks that comes with a love/hate relationship for many users, mainly since its usag ...

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SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 183 - SW Labs - Presentation Studio

Presentation Studio:In this episode I talk about a new add-in that was put up on the SolidWorks Labs site on Monday October 27th called Presentation Studio. Presentation Studio is a great little add-in that gives a user a simple interface inside of SolidWorks to create a presentation quality 3DPDF. Topics covered:- Introduction - Pre-requisites - Installation - Interface & Options - Output uses - ImpressionsThis is why I think that Labs sites are a great thing for software developers/manufa ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 183 - Presentation Studio

Presentation Studio: In this episode I talk about a new add-in that was put up on the SolidWorks Labs site on Monday October 27th called Presentation Studio. Presentation Studio is a great little add-in that gives a user a simple interface inside of SolidWorks to create a presentation quality 3DPDF. Topics covered: - Introduction - Pre-requisites - Installation - Interface & Options - Output uses - Impressions This is why I think that Labs sites are a great thing for software developer ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 182 - 2009 Enterprise PDM Administration What's New

2009 Enterprise PDM Administration What's New: In this episode we talk about the administration of SolidWorks Enterprise PDM and what has been introduced in the 2009 version. Topics covered: - Administration Tool Overview - Web-based License Activation - Platform Support - File Conversion and BOM Features - Online Help - Users and Groups - Data Cards and Templates - Workflow We have all heard the horror stories about implementing enterprise software for document management. SolidWorks En ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 181 - 2009 Enterprise PDM What's New

2009 Enterprise PDM What's New: In this episode we talk a bit about SolidWorks Enterprise PDM and where this document management tool addresses common product data management issues. Topics covered: - Where Enterprise PDM comes from - What aspects makes this the tool of choice over Workgroup PDM - What's New in 2009 Enterprise PDM As I have mentioned in the past, this solution was originally a product called Conisio that made it's debut into the SolidWorks community back in 2001. It was ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 180 - SW2009 WN Series - SolidWorks Premium

SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 180 - SW2009 WN Series - SolidWorks Premium SolidWorks 2009 What's New Series - SolidWorks Professional: This podcast covers the What's New PDF for SolidWorks 2009. Topics covered: Chapter 13: SolidWorks Premium: - CircuitWorks - ScanTo3D - Routing - TolAnalyst This is the final chapter of the 2009 What's New PDF and hopefully you have found a few important updates that will have you take a closer look. Remember, this audio version is meant to help you hear ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 179 - SW2009 WN Series - SolidWorks Professional

SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 179 - SW2009 WN Series - SolidWorks Professional SolidWorks 2009 What's New Series - SolidWorks Professional: This podcast covers the What's New PDF for SolidWorks 2009. Topics covered: Chapter 12: SolidWorks Professional: - FeatureWorks - PhotoWorks - Design Checker - SolidWorks Tools - SolidWorks Utilities - Toolbox This chapter sums up all the enhancements in the Professional bundle and like every other chapter is packed with some good new nuggets as ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 178 - SW2009 WN Series - Other Functionality

SolidWorks 2009 What's New Series - Other Functionality: This podcast covers the What's New PDF for SolidWorks 2009. Topics covered: Chapter 11: Other Functionality: - SolidWorks Flow Simulation - Installation - Application Programming Interface - DWGeditor - PhotoView 360 - SolidWorks eDrawings - SolidWorks Rx This chapter covers all the odds and ends that have also been updated in SolidWorks 2009. In previous years this chapter also covered the updates to COSMOSFloWorks but this year ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 177 - SW2009 WN Series - SolidWorks Simulation - Part 2

SolidWorks 2009 What's New Series - SolidWorks Simulation - Part 2: This podcast covers the What's New PDF for SolidWorks 2009. Topics covered: Chapter 10: SolidWorks Simulation: - Assemblies - Connectors - Mesh - Contact and Bonding - Result Viewing So this is the second part of the enhancements to SolidWorks Simulation 2009. I wanted to get this show out on Wednesday but with our rollouts starting I had our Tucson Rollout on Tuesday and our Phoenix Rollout on Thursday so time was not ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 176 - SW2009 WN Series - SolidWorks Simulation - Part 1

SolidWorks 2009 What's New Series - SolidWorks Simulation - Part 1: This podcast covers the What's New PDF for SolidWorks 2009. Topics covered: Chapter 10: SolidWorks Simulation: - Product Name Changes - Simulation Workflow - Simulation Studies SolidWorks Simulation is a huge update for those of you currently using COSMOS! This is the most functionality enhancements that I have seen in a single release of Simulation. As a long time user of COSMOS I love the new enhancements from both the ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 175 - SW2009 WN Series - Tolerancing

SolidWorks 2009 What's New Series - Tolerancing: This podcast covers the What's New PDF for SolidWorks 2009. Topics covered: Chapter 9: Tolerancing: - Intersect Line Features - ISO Standards Support - Orientation Constraints - Redundant Dimensions - Tangency Constraints This chapter gets into improvements to the DimXpert and the improvements to tolerances that are added to the solid model. As you may know, this is the content that is used with using TolAnalyst so these improvements make ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 174 - SW2009 WN Series - Drawings & Detailing

SolidWorks 2009 What's New Series - Drawings & Detailing: This podcast covers the What's New PDF for SolidWorks 2009. Topics covered: Chapter 8: Drawings & Detailing: - Customized Drafting Standards - Bills of Materials (BOMs) - Detail Positioning - Print Options for Drawings - Title Blocks in Drawings Sheets - Favorites are Renamed to Style - Format Painter - Detailing for Sketch Slots - General If there is an area that people expect major updates every release, it has to be drawings. M ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 173 - SW2009 WN Series - Motion Studies

SolidWorks 2009 What's New Series - Motion Studies: This podcast covers the What's New PDF for SolidWorks 2009. Topics covered: Chapter 7: Motion Studies: - General - Design Library for Motion Elements - Redundant Constraint Force Results - Motion for Layout Sketches - Mates For those of you that have used COSMOSMotion in the past, now it is referred to as SolidWorks Motion. I have been using COSMOS products since very early on (ver 3-4) and now am struggling to refer to them as "Simulat ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 172 - SW2009 WN Series - Assemblies

SolidWorks 2009 What's New Series - Assemblies: This podcast covers the What's New PDF for SolidWorks 2009. Topics covered: Chapter 6: Assemblies: - General - Large Assemblies - Assembly Features in Parts - Bills of Materials in Assembly Documents - Clearance Verification - Hinge Mates - Sensors - SpeedPak SolidWorks 2009 assemblies carry a majority of the performance enhancements and SpeedPak is the shining star! If you build large assemblies then this is the release to check out. Per ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 171 - SW2009 WN Series - Parts

SolidWorks 2009 What's New Series - Parts: This podcast covers the What's New PDF for SolidWorks 2009. Topics covered: Chapter 5: Parts: - Dual Dimensions for Measurement Results - Dimensions in Mirrored and Derived Parts - Changing Parts Display Characteristics - Reattach Derived Parts (Split part enhancements) - Custom Properties Assigned to Parts - Sensors - Mold Design - Sheet Metal - Weldments This is a great chapter of enhancements especially to sheet metal and weldments. If you us ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 170 - SW2009 WN Series - Features

SolidWorks 2009 What's New Series - Features: This podcast covers the What's New PDF for SolidWorks 2009. Topics covered: Chapter 4: Features: - General - Boundary Features - Extrudes and Slots - Fastening Features - Freeform Features - Instant3D - Lip and Groove Fastening Features - Ribs - Solid Sweep Cuts There are a great number of enhancements and updates to existing features in this chapter and a couple of nice new features as well. I have decided to put 2 shows out a week to try to ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 169 - SW2009 WN Series - Materials, Appearances & Sketching

SolidWorks 2009 What's New Series - Materials, Appearances & Sketching: This podcast covers the What's New PDF for SolidWorks 2009. Topics covered: Chapter 2: Materials: - Unified materials database and user interface - Displaying the materials dialog box - Working with materials Chapter 2: Appearances: - Appearances include colors and textures - Pop-up toolbar - Rough draft appearance Chapter 3: Sketching - Move, copy, and rotate in 3D sketches - Improved functionality for splines - Cr ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 168 - SW2009 WN Series - Introduction & Fundamentals

SolidWorks 2009 What's New Series - Introduction & Fundamentals: This podcast covers the What's New PDF for SolidWorks 2009. Topics covered: Introduction: - Using the What's New PDF - Converting files to SolidWorks 2009 - Product name changes Chapter 1: Fundamentals: - Callout Improvements - Converting files to the current version of SolidWorks - Custom Properties - View orientation enhancements - Zoom enhancements - Using the magnifying glass - Moving the CommandManger and PropertyManag ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 167 - August Tech News

August Tech News: This podcast is covers the SolidWorks related tech news that broke over the past couple of weeks. I wanted to get the news out from the past few months in order to set the stage for the What's New Series that I hope to kick off next week. Topics covered: - Updates to the SolidWorks Labs site - Tech Alerts - PhotoView 360 - Twitter SolidWorks Community - Updates to the Knowledge Base site - Updates to the Graphics Card site - Design Library tip It has been a busy couple ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 166 - SolidWorks 2009 Roundtable

SolidWorks 2009 Roundtable: This podcast is a roundtable discussion about SolidWorks 2009 and what impressions a few guys from the "Blog Squad". In this show I talk with Josh Mings from SolidSmack, Ricky Jordan from RickyJordan.com, and Jason Raak from RockSolidPerspective. Topics covered: - Overall thoughts about SolidWorks 2009 Beta Program - Amount of Beta hours spent in the program - Biggest improvements/fixes with SW 2009 - Most impressive features debuted in SW 2009 - Recommendation ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 165 - Interview Series - SolidProfessor

Interview Series - SolidProfessor: This podcast is the fourth part of a series of interviews I gave to various people in the SolidWorks community. In this interview I talk with Pedro Santana of SolidProfessor and talk about their self-paced SolidWorks training offerings and how this powerful learning tool fits into a user's workflow of becoming an expert. I think this will be the last interview of the series since I am going to begin covering all the new features in SolidWorks 2009 in the ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 164 - Interview Series - NextEngine

Interview Series - NextEngine: This podcast is the third part of a series of interviews I gave to various people in the SolidWorks community. In this interview I talk with Dan Gustafson of NextEngine and we chat about their scanning technology and how they have brought it to the desktop. Topics Covered: - What has been going on with NextEngine since SolidWorks World's launch 2 years ago. - Discussion of their growing product line including RapidWorks and QA Scan. - Most common and unique a ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 163 - Interview Series - SolidWorks

Interview Series - SolidWorks: This podcast is the second part of a series of interviews I gave to various people in the SolidWorks community. In this interview I talk with Matthew West of SolidWorks who has recently been hired to be the Social Media Manager. Topics Covered: - Who Matt is and what his main focus will be with SolidWorks - What seems to be the most influential social services on the Web today - How SolidWorks will be utilizing these services to help user and the SW community ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 161 - SolidSmack

SolidSmack: This podcast was an interview I did with Josh Mings from SolidSmack. I had known of Josh for some time from reading his blog but got the opportunity to meet his at this year's SolidWorks World since we were both on the Stump the Chump pannel. Josh is a fun guy who writes a very active and pithy blog full of humor and technical tips and was a perfect cannidate to talk tech with. Topics Covered: - Background on Josh and SolidSmack - Future direction of CAD and 3D services - Up an ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 160 - Selection Savvy

Selection Savvy: This podcast covers all the different selection methods available in SolidWorks. This is an area that has really improved over the past few releases and thought I would take the opportunity to cover some you may not have used or knew about. Topics Covered: - Box & cross selection - Face, edge, and sketch selection options - Selection toolbar options - Power select (Utilities) - Assembly selection options. - Shortcut options Hopefully there will be a few selection options ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 159 - Hardware Performance Q & A

Hardware Q & A: This podcast covers technologies seen in hardware and operating systems that SolidWorks can utilize to increase performance. Performance has always been a top priority to most users but I constantly am answering questions from new users about all types of technologies and if they need them to run SolidWorks. With technologies like dual processor/dual core CPU setups, 64-bit operating systems, XP vs. Vista, RAM, video cards, hard drive RPMs...the list goes on and on. So toda ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 158 - Weldment Customization Revisited

Weldment Customization Revisited: This podcast covers how to customize the weldment functionality inside of SolidWorks. I coved this topic two years ago in Episode 8 (150 episodes ago!!!) and wanted to refresh the information. Also with the introduction of Windows Vista, the file locations for some of the files is a bit different than XP as well. Topics Covered: - Where to find the rest of the weldment profiles! - Creating custom weldment profiles - Design Library setup tip for weldment pr ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 156 - 3DVIA

3DVIA: This podcast covers the products and services offered by 3DVIA. Since SolidWorks World 2008 we have continued to hear about 3DVIA, the newest brand of products that offered its parent Dassault Systemes. One of the 3DVIA products is now sold by the SolidWorks reseller channel which I did a show about a few months ago (2/24) called 3DVIA Composer. The 3DVIA brand of products is also responsible for the new online custom manufacturing network SupplierSource which I just talked about a ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 155 - 2008 Product Licensing

2008 Product Licensing: This podcast covers product licensing for standalone and networks seats of SolidWorks and COSMOS. Product activation has been a necessary evil to the mainstream software industry since Microsoft introduced Windows XP. Many companies spin the introduction of this DRM (digital rights management)as an ease of management or simplicity of installation but as we all know sometimes issues come up. In this show, my goal is to make you aware of what is possible and ways to ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 154 - Web-based CAD Tools

Web-based CAD Tools: This podcast covers three tools that are currently offered on the SolidWorks Labs site. With Google pushing the movement with their online apps like Google Docs, Microsoft with OfficeLive and now Live Mesh, and now with Adobe launching their version of Photoshop online there is a definite movement towards cloud computing. Topics Covered: - Drawings Now - COSMOSXpress Now - BluePrint Now With all the major software companies starting to build robust applications that ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 153 - May Tech News

May Tech News: This podcast covers SolidWorks related tech news for May. SolidWorks Corporation has three surveys out there asking for input from all of us as users so take them up on it! Topics Covered: - SolidWorks updates their knowledge base (KB). - PDM Feedback for the future (Survey) - Supplier Source launches - Help shape your SolidWorks community (Survey) - What's your awareness of SolidWorks Corporations Offierings (Survey) - SolidWorks 2008 SP4 Release notes - Twitter and its use ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 152 - SupplierSource

SupplierSource: This podcast covers the new free service for finding suppliers called SupplierSource. It is a service that is replacing SolidWorks Manufacturing Network and run as a standalone website by the 3DVIA team, part of Dassault Systemes. Topics Covered: - Supplier Source website layout - Signup process for users - Process to become a supplier - How to review and save suppliers - Overall impressions Whether your a engineering design company looking for manufacturing resources or ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 150 - Utilizing Hole Series

Utilizing Hole Series: This podcast covers one of my favorite assembly features known as hole series. Hole Series can help in the propagation of fastener stacks but can also add some unique benefits with Smart Fasteners. I know many users refer to SolidWorks Smart Fasteners as "Dumb Fasteners" since they do not always yield the desired result the first time. We will break down this feature and talk about how to automate fastener insertion more reliably. Topics Covered: - Hole Series opt ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 151 - Embedding SolidWorks

Embedding SolidWorks: This podcast covers some of the embedded content types inside of SolidWorks and applications of using this linking technology. Whether it be content embedded into SolidWorks or vice-versa. The most common request is embedding eDrawings into MS Powerpoint. I talked about this about 2 years ago but since the launch of MS Office 2007 the necessary options have been hidden. Topics Covered: - Design Binder - Hyperlinks - Embedded content into SolidWorks (OLE objects) - E ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 149 - Assembly Envelopes

Assembly Envelopes: This podcast covers a SolidWorks assembly feature known as an envelope. Envelopes are used to define a "ghost" or reference part without impacting important aspects of the assembly. Topics Covered: - Creation of envelopes - Unique benefits of envelopes - Applying envelopes - selection and hide/show - Applications both common and unique Envelopes can prove to be a very useful utility when doing assembly design. Whether you need to have a ghost reference or to verify y ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 148 - Assembly Performance

Assembly Performance: This podcast covers ways to gain assembly performance in SolidWorks. Performance is one of those topics that can be somewhat subjective depending on all three of these factors but based on my experience many times small changes in approach will make a dramatic impact on performance. Topics Covered: - Approach and layout - Software options - Hardware options - Operating System changes Just remember, good large assembly performance relies on good planning. Taking sim ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 147 - SolidWorks Motion Manager

SolidWorks Motion Manager: This podcast covers the new interface revamp of assembly motion, Physical Simulation, and COSMOSMotion. SolidWorks 2008 compiled the interfaces of these tools into the new Motion Manager. Topics Covered: - History of SolidWorks Animator, Physical Simulation, and COSMOSMotion - Interface features - Assembly Motion studies - Physical Simulation studies - COSMOSMotion studies This interface update was another major enhancement for SolidWorks 2008 and seemed to ke ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 146 - March Tech News

March Tech News: This podcast covers all the BIG news in March! There was a ton of great things that came out throughout the month. Topics Covered: - SolidWorks Acquires Priware, makers of CircuitWorks - How the acquisition affects existing Premium and CircuitWorks customers. - Step by Step books for 2008 ship. - SolidWorks SP3.1 brings support for Windows Vista 64-Bit. - SolidWorks RSS Feeds page. - SolidWorks Tech Tips page - Shared Tech Tip "How using RAID arrays can improve system perf ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 145 - Pictures in SolidWorks Revisited

Pictures in SolidWorks Revisited: This podcast covers the tools that are available to use pictures inside of SolidWorks to assist in converting concept ideas into 3D Models. I did a similar cast back in December of 2006 but there has been some tools added that were worth covering! Topics Covered: - Background pictures - Sketch pictures - NEW Autotrace tool - Importing in Adobe Illustrator - NEW import/export options for Adobe Photoshop As companies are pushed to utilize concept data whic ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 144 - Design Reuse

Design Reuse: This podcast covers technologies inside of SolidWorks to help reuse existing data for your designs. I covered the Design Library back in January 15, 2006 so I thought I would recap that and talk about some of the new features that have been added in SolidWorks 2008 that take reuse to a new level! Topics Covered: - Design Library recap - Using Design Clipart - Settings for disection - Integration of SolidWorks Search - Recommendations for SolidWorks Search setup Our needs as ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 143 - PDMWorks Enterprise

PDMWorks Enterprise: This podcast covers PDMWorks Enterprise and how it differs from PDMWorks Workgroup. This past week I ran a seminar about PDMWE and talked about these differences and what other impressive features this product can bring to the table. Topics Covered: - SolidWorks Document Management Solutions - Main differences between PDMW and PDMWE - Questions to ask - Main features - Automation options I hope in covering this topic you will better understand how this product works ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 142 - February Tech News

February Tech News: This podcast covers news that released in February. I really did want to get this out in February, however since I had attended the 3DVIA Composer training I wanted to get out a show while all the info was still fresh in my mind. Topics Covered: - Overview of SolidWorks 2008 SP3.0 - Graphics card testing site updates on www.solidworks.com. - Types of content in the SolidWorks Labs Blog site. - Information about BattleBotsIQ I just wanted to thank the bloggers over at ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 141 - 3DVIA Composer

3DVIA Composer: This podcast covers the new content publishing tool from Dassault Systems and is now sold through the SolidWorks reseller channel. I attended training last week and wanted to share how this tool fits inline to your current process for creating product documentation and other creative content. Topics Covered: - Introduction to 3DVIA Composer - How 3DVC differs from SolidWorks, Animator and PhotoWorks - Output types from 3DVC, both 2D and 3D - 3DVIA Player - 3DVIA Safe - 3D ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 140 - SolidWorks & ECAD

SolidWorks & ECAD: This podcast covers options for communicating with ECAD tools. Many ECAD tools can export to Intermediate Data Format (IDF) circuit board files that can be read into SolidWorks natively. This bridges a communication gap that mechanical engineers and electrical engineers have in the design world. Topics Covered: - Common needs for this type of communication - IDF import inside of SolidWorks (free "CircuitWorks Lite") - How IDF is constructed (file formats) - Import Opti ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 139 - Collaboration Options

Collaboration Options: This podcast covers options that can be used with SolidWorks to collaborate design data. For those of you that have been around SolidWorks for the last 6 or so years, back in 2002 there used to be a product called 3D TeamWorks. This tool brought collaboration and project management tools to a web based environment. Today I talk about included features in SolidWorks that assist in collaboration and other online services to share 3D content. Topics Covered: - Collabo ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 138 - SolidWorks World Roundup

SolidWorks World Roundup: This podcast covers my final thoughts about the conference as well as a couple of interviews I did with Ben Eadie and SolidMentor. Ben was doing the video so we thought using a wireless microphone would work but we had some feedback and breaking up of signal. I have cleaned them up so they aren't too bad but the content is still there. I was planning on doing many more interviews but it being a VAR conference as well as a user conference it is hard to attend my ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 137 - SolidWorks 2009 Preview Notes

SolidWorks 2009 Preview Notes: This PDF is a compilation of my notes from the final day of SolidWorks World. I have put this together for a reference to get an idea of where SolidWorks is going in the future. As a disclaimer, any of the information found in this document are subject to change at any time. This is just a preview and if the technology is not stable by the time of release, I have seen features removed from the final release. Topics Covered: - Introduction - The preview sce ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 136 - SolidWorks World Day 3

SolidWorks World Day 3: This podcast covers the final day of SolidWorks World and it was worth the wait. Day 3 is always the reveal of some new features that have been added to the coming 2009 version of SolidWorks. Today I am joined by Joe Richter from support talking about our thoughts of what was revealed. Topics Covered: - General Session layout - Speaker Dean Camen from FIRST an organization to inspire kids early in technology - Top 10 Enhancement Requests from SWWC 2008 - Top 10 Pro ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 135 - SolidWorks World Day 2

SolidWorks World Day 2: This podcast covers the highlights of day 2 at SolidWorks World. Well day 2 down and one more to go. This was another great day filled with tons of great presentations. Today I chat with both Bill Mitchell and Quinton Rocke from our support team to talk about some of the breakouts they attended. Topics Covered: - General Session layout - Betrand Sicot talks to Jeremy Luchini about CSWP program - Speaker Dr. Don Norman - Former Apple employee who was WOZ's boss a ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 134 - SolidWorks World Day 1

SolidWorks World Day 1: This podcast covers the highlights of day 1 at SolidWorks World. It was another great Day 1. Just when you think that last year can't be topped, SolidWorks does it again! Listen to the layout of the General Session and what the focus of SolidWorks will be for 2009. Topics Covered: - General Session layout - Jeff Ray talked to R & D about 2009 - New product 3D Via Composer - What the themes will be for SolildWorks 2009 - Speaker Danny Forster from Discovery's "Bu ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 133 - January Tech News

January Tech News: This podcast covers SolidWorks news for January. I wanted to get this information out of the way before I start coverage of SolidWorks World in the coming week. Topics covered: - SolidWorks 2008 SP 2.0 release notes - SolidWorks Labs updates - 3D Content Central - SolidWorks World attractions and costs - What content to expect for SWWC coverage SolidWorks World is here! If you still want to attend you can sign up onsite at the San Diego Convention Center and watch m ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 132 - TolAnalyst

TolAnalyst: This podcast covers newest product that was added to SolidWorks Office Premium known as the TolAnalyst. I talked about it briefly in the What's New series but I wanted to dig into this tool and show how easy SolidWorks has made tolerance analysis. Topics covered: - Introduction - Interface - Step 1: Measurement - Step 2: Assembly Sequence - Step 3: Assembly Constraints - Step 4: Analyzing the Results - Making adjustments on the fly - Graphical Feedback SolidWorks World is on ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 131 - SolidWorks Certification

SolidWorks Certification: This podcast covers the changes to the certification program at SolidWorks. Many of us were familiar with the CSWP exam but now there will be more exams available to test your expertise as well as an entirely new method of taking the exams. Topics covered: - How to purchase - Online experience - Certifications available - FAQs - Overall impressions Happy New Year and welcome to 2008! Don't forget to register for SolidWorks World and watch me take the heat when ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 130 - 2007 Top Support Cases

2007 Top Support Cases: This podcast is a roundtable discussion with Quinton and Joe of DDi's tech support team. We discuss some of the top support calls that come into our support group and how some of the support has changed over the years. Topics covered: - Activation - Installation and the SW Installation Manager - SolidWorks Customer Center - Performance, Operating Systems and Hardware - File management & Toolbox - Assembly management - Modeling techniques - Support trends Have a s ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 129 - Instant 3D

Instant 3D: This podcast covers the new capability in SolidWorks 2008 to create and modify geometry. I believe once you understand all that this new feature can bring to the table you will start to use it more regularly. This is one of those tools you may skip over if you tend to use SolidWorks the way you have for years. It is simple, if you want to change it, drag it! Topics covered: - Overview of what Instant 3D is. - Creating Features - Modifying Features - 3D On-screen Ruler - Liv ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 127 - Stump the Chumps

Stump The Chumps: This podcast describes the breakout session I will be doing with a group of other SolidWorks users at SolidWorks World Conference in San Diego. It includes a few clips of the interview we did with SolidWorks and you will understand why this breakout is the one to go see. If you have never been to SolidWorks World Conference is it a great training and networking opportunity. SolidWorks has all kinds of information for you to help convince your manager why this would be ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 126 - DFMXpress

DFMXpress: This podcast covers the new design for manufacturing (DFM) check tool that is included inside of SolidWorks 2008. This tool really is a start to bridge the gap between engineering and manufacturing. Topics covered: - Introduction - Tool Layout - Settings - Result Options - Upgrades? Remember to check out the SolidWorks: Heard! Blog and Forums.

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 125 - COSMOSFloXpress

COSMOSFloXpress: This podcast covers the new computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tool included in SolidWorks 2008. If you have not done CFD before this is your chance! It is simple to use and gives great visual results to what is happening inside your designs. Topics covered: - Introduction - Getting Started - Wizard Layout - Result Options - COSMOSFloXpress vs. COSMOSFloWorks Remember to check out the SolidWorks: Heard! Blog and Forums.

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 124 - DriveWorksXpress

DriveWorksXpress: This podcast covers the new rule-based design automation tool included in SolidWorks 2008. Don't let the "Xpress" name fool you into thinking this tool is not useful. Topics covered: - Introduction - Layout - Guidelines - How it differs to SolidWorks design tables - DriveWorksXpress vs. DriveWorks Remember to check out the SolidWorks: Heard! Blog and Forums.

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 123 - SW What's New - SW Office Premium - Routing & TolAnalyst

SolidWorks 2008 What's New - SW Office Premium - Routing & TolAnalyst: This podcast is the eighteenth of a multi-part series on the What's New PDF highlighting all the new features of SolidWorks 2008 release. This chapter covers SolidWorks Office Premium's Routing and new TolAnalyst. Topics covered: - Routing General Enhancements - Electrical Connectors with Multiple Connection Points - Fixed Length - Lightweight Connection Points and Route Points - Stock Lengths for Pipes - Auto Route imp ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 122 - SW What's New - SW Office Premium - ScanTo3D

SolidWorks 2008 What's New - SW Office Premium - ScanTo3D: This podcast is the seventeenth of a multi-part series on the What's New PDF highlighting all the new features of SolidWorks 2008 release. This chapter covers SolidWorks Office Premium's ScanTo3D tremendous enhancements in this 2008 release. Topics covered: - ScanTo3D General Enhancements - Deviation Analysis - Mesh Editing Tools - Curve Wizard - Mesh Prep Wizard - Surface Wizard Remember to check out the SolidWorks: Heard! Blog a ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 121 - SW What's New - SW Office Pro Components Part 2

SolidWorks 2008 What's New - SW Office Pro Components Part 2: This podcast is the sixteenth of a multi-part series on the What's New PDF highlighting all the new features of SolidWorks 2008 release. This chapter covers SolidWorks Office Professional components that were updated in the 2008 release. Topics covered: - SolidWorks Design Checker - Solidworks Task Scheduler - SolidWorks Utilities - PDMWorks Workgroup - Toolbox Remember to check out the SolidWorks: Heard! Blog and Forums.

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 120 - SW What's New - SW Office Pro Components Part 1

SolidWorks 2008 What's New - SW Office Pro Components Part 1: This podcast is the fifteenth of a multi-part series on the What's New PDF highlighting all the new features of SolidWorks 2008 release. This chapter covers SolidWorks Office Professional components that were updated in the 2008 release. Topics covered: - FeatureWorks - PhotoWorks Remember to check out the SolidWorks: Heard! Blog and Forums.

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 119 - SW What's New - Other Functionality Part 2

SolidWorks 2008 What's New - Other Functionality Part 2: This podcast is the fourteenth of a multi-part series on the What's New PDF highlighting all the new features of SolidWorks 2008 release. This is a "catch-all" chapter that covers the rest of the enhancements in the 2008 release. Topics covered: - Import/Export - SolidWorks Explorer - Mold Design - Sheet Metal - SolidWorks Rx - Weldments Remember to check out the SolidWorks: Heard! Blog and Forums.

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 118 - SW What's New - Other Functionality Part 1

SolidWorks 2008 What's New - Other Functionality Part 1: This podcast is the thirteenth of a multi-part series on the What's New PDF highlighting all the new features of SolidWorks 2008 release. This is a "catch-all" chapter that covers the rest of the enhancements in the 2008 release. Topics covered: - Installation - Application Programming Interface (API) - DFMXpress - DriveWorksXpress - eDrawings Remember to check out the SolidWorks: Heard! Blog and Forums.

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 117 - SW What's New - COSMOSWorks Part 2

SolidWorks 2008 What's New - COSMOSWorks Part 2: This podcast is the twelfth of a multi-part series on the What's New PDF highlighting all the new features of SolidWorks 2008 release. SolidWorks 2008 SP0 went live on the web Friday, September 14th and is available for download in the customer portal. Topics covered: - Analysis Studies - Loads & Restraints - Mesh - Bonding & Contact (for Static Studies) - Result Viewing Remember to check out the SolidWorks: Heard! Blog and Forums.

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 116 - SW What's New - COSMOSWorks Part 1

SolidWorks 2008 What's New - COSMOSWorks Part 1: This podcast is the eleventh of a multi-part series on the What's New PDF highlighting all the new features of SolidWorks 2008 release. SolidWorks 2008 SP0 went live on the web Friday, September 14th and is available for download in the customer portal. Topics covered: - General Enhancements - New Study Types Remember to check out the SolidWorks: Heard! Blog and Forums.

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 115 - SW What's New - Dimensioning & Tolerancing

SolidWorks 2008 What's New - Dimensioning & Tolerancing: This podcast is the tenth of a multi-part series on the What's New PDF highlighting all the new features of SolidWorks 2008 release. SolidWorks 2008 SP0 went live on the web Friday, September 14th and is available for download in the customer portal. Topics covered: - Overview - DimXpert for Parts - TolAnalyst Remember to check out the SolidWorks: Heard! Blog and Forums.

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 114 - SW What's New - Drawings & Detailing

SolidWorks 2008 What's New - Drawings & Detailing: This podcast is the ninth of a multi-part series on the What's New PDF highlighting all the new features of SolidWorks 2008 release. SolidWorks 2008 SP0 went live on the web Friday, September 14th and is available for download in the customer portal. Topics covered: - General Enhancements - Drawing Sheets - Drawing Views - Bills of Materials - Tables Remember to check out the SolidWorks: Heard! Blog and Forums.

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 113 - SW What's New - Motion Studies

SolidWorks 2008 What's New - Motion Studies: This podcast is the eighth of a multi-part series on the What's New PDF highlighting all the new features of SolidWorks 2008 release. SolidWorks 2008 SP0 went live on the web Friday, September 14th and is available for download in the customer portal. Topics covered: - Motion Studies interface - MotionManager Enhancements - Assembly Motion - Physical Simulation - COSMOSMotion Remember to check out the SolidWorks: Heard! Blog and Forums.

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 112 - SW What's New - Configurations

SolidWorks 2008 What's New - Configurations: This podcast is the seventh of a multi-part series on the What's New PDF highlighting all the new features of SolidWorks 2008 release. SolidWorks 2008 SP0 went live on the web Friday, September 14th and is available for download in the customer portal. Topics covered: - General Enhancements - Creating a PropertyManager to Configure Components - Creating and Modifying Configurations Remember to check out the SolidWorks: Heard! Blog and Forums.

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 111 - SW What's New - Assemblies

SolidWorks 2008 What's New - Assemblies: This podcast is the sixth of a multi-part series on the What's New PDF highlighting all the new features of SolidWorks 2008 release. SolidWorks 2008 SP0 went live on the web Friday, September 14th and is available for download in the customer portal. Topics covered: - General Enhancements - AssemblyXpert - Derived Components - Hole Alignment - Layout-based Assembly Design - Mates - Selection - Simplified Representations - Smart Fasteners Remember ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 110 - SW What's New - Parts

SolidWorks 2008 What's New - Parts: This podcast is the fifth of a multi-part series on the What's New PDF highlighting all the new features of SolidWorks 2008 release. SolidWorks 2008 SP0 went live on the web Friday, September 14th and is available for download in the customer portal. Topics covered: - Mate to Coordinate Systems - Inserting Sketches when Inserting Parts - Breaking the Link to a Part - Custom Properties of Parts - Automatic Positioning of Parts Using Mate References - Iso ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 109 - SW What's New - Features

SolidWorks 2008 What's New - Features: This podcast is the fourth of a multi-part series on the What's New PDF highlighting all the new features of SolidWorks 2008 release. SolidWorks 2008 SP0 went live on the web Friday, September 14th and is available for download in the customer portal. Topics covered: - Boundary Surfaces - Fillets - Hole Series - Instant3D - Patterns - Split Lines and Parts - Sweeps Remember to check out the SolidWorks: Heard! Blog and Forums.

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 108 - SW What's New - Sketching

SolidWorks 2008 What's New - Sketching: This podcast is the third of a multi-part series on the What's New PDF highlighting all the new features of SolidWorks 2008 release. SolidWorks 2008 SP0 went live on the web Friday, September 14th and is available for download in the customer portal. Topics covered: - 3D Sketch Symmetry - Blocks - Consolidated PropertyManagers - Auto Trace Tools - Show/Hide Sketch - Sketching in Instant3D - SketchXpert - Splines Remember to check out the SolidWorks ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 107 - SW What's New - RealView

SolidWorks 2008 What's New - RealView: This podcast is the second of a multi-part series on the What's New PDF highlighting all the new features of SolidWorks 2008 release. SolidWorks 2008 SP0 went live on the web Friday, September 14th and is available for download in the customer portal. Topics covered: - RealView Workflow - Appearances - Scenes - Dynamic Highlighting Remember to check out the SolidWorks: Heard! Blog and Forums.

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 106 - SW What's New - User Interface

SolidWorks 2008 What's New - User Interface: This podcast is the first of a multi-part series on the What's New PDF highlighting all the new features of SolidWorks 2008 release. SolidWorks 2008 SP0 went live on the web Friday, September 14th and is available for download in the customer portal. Topics covered: - Menu Bar - CommandManager - FeatureManager Design Tree - Tags - Heads-up View Tools - Context Toolbars - Shortcut Toolbars - Recent Document Browser - Open Document Browser - Task ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 105 - SolidWorks 2008 Round Table

SolidWorks 2008 Round Table: This podcast is a round table discussion with two of the SolidWorks bloggers Jeff Mirisola and Ricky Jordan who were nice enough to take some time to chat with me about SolidWorks 2008 and their impressions of this new release. There are some great recommendations to moving to SolidWorks 2008 and some of the major highlights that they feel will have the most impact. Jeff Mirisola works for a reseller up in Seattle, WA and keeps a blog called Jeff's Toolshed. R ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 104 - Getting ready for 2008

Getting ready for 2008: This podcast covers the steps to get ready for SolidWorks 2008. With all the graphics advancements as well as the option of running on Vista, there is a lot to know in order to get ready for this exciting release. Topics covered: - SolidWorks Early Visibility SP0.0 available for download - How to use early versions of SolidWorks - Supported Operating Systems - Supported graphics cards and Realview support changes - SolidWorks 2008 Release Notes (highlights) SolidW ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 103 - Spline Tools

Spline Tools: This podcast is an overview of the different modification and display tools available for Splines within SolidWorks. Topics covered: - Spline Feature Manager (2D & 3D) - Editing splines - Spline modification tools - Spline display tools - Applications - Updated spline help Splines have come a long way over the past few releases. Whether you are just trying to clean up models or trace an outline of a shape as clean as you can, the spline tools are extremely powerful. Rememb ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 102 - Macros & API

Macros & API: This podcast is an overview of how to begin with Macros inside of SolidWorks. Macros are the product of the VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) included with SolidWorks. Topics covered: - Getting started with macros - Recording macros - Editing and running macros - Assigning macros to icons, keyboard shortcuts, and menus. - API help and resources inside of SolidWorks. Many people know that SolidWorks can record macros but have never tried it! Give it a try! You may find o ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 101 - August Tech News

August Tech News: This podcast is a review of the tech news for August 2007. With SolidWorks 2008 coming up there are many updated services and offerings up on the SolidWorks website worth talking about. Topics covered: - SolidWorks 2008 Pre-Release 2 Ships! - SolidWorks Labs gets a refresh. - SolidWorks 1 Minute Tips launches. - SolidWorks World call for papers. Remember to check out the SolidWorks: Heard! Blog and Forums.

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 100 - Surfacing Roundtable

Surfacing Roundtable: This podcast is a roundtable discussion with Ben Eadie from the Mountain Wave Video Podcast and the creator of the new SolidWorks community site SolidMentor on surfacing. Many users look at surfacing with some hesitation because of its complex geometry it can create. Together we shine the light on this modeling technique and how it can be used as just another tool in your arsenal. Topics covered: - Why use surfacing? - Surfacing applications - Products that tend to l ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 99 - Enhancement and Service Requests

Enhancement and Service Requests: This podcast covers a few of the common features of the customer portal. All of us as users have wanted to add our own features or enhancements to SolidWorks as well as followup with issues or software bugs that we have submitted. This show will get into the details of how to put in your two cents, as well as search tools to see the status of your reported issues. Topics covered: - How enhancement requests are used by SolidWorks - How to fill out enhancem ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 98 - Sheet Metal Tables and Tools

Sheet Metal Tables and Tools: This podcast covers some of the table options as well as some of the more obscure tools in SolidWorks. There are some great examples in the default installation to help you get started. Topics covered: - Bend Table types and options - Gauge Tables - Converting imported or standard parts into sheet metal - Corner Treatments - Forming Tools I hope to have a blog posting on ripping parts using sketches in the next week. In the mean time, is you have a great tip ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 97 - PDMWorks Workgroup - Best Practices

PDMWorks Workgroup - Best Practices: This podcast will be the second of the two part series on PDMWorks Workgroup covering best practices in order to avoid the pitfalls of PDM. This show will talk about the common areas that have caused issues with other companies. Topics covered: - Name Schemes - Configuration Management - Revisions & Lifecycle - Vault Maintenance & Performance - Toolbox & Library Parts - File Management Tips *Don't forget to register for the SolidWorks Heard Forum so y ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 96 - PDMWorks Workgroup - Capabilities

PDMWorks Workgroup - Capabilities: This podcast will be the first of a two part series on PDMWorks Workgroup covering the capabilities and best practices in order to better understand how this system handles document management. This show will be focused on what PDMWW is capable of as well as the layout of the software. Topics covered: - General Concepts - Client Types - Rules of Engagement - Vault Features - Next week will cover best practices and common implementation plans. **Don't f ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 95 - File Management Tools

File Management Tools: This podcast covers tips and tools for working with SolidWorks files. As we all know, parametric modeling has some very powerful, associative file references that can have the potential to cause some trouble if your not careful. I also wanted to cover these tips prior to getting into PDMWorks in some future shows. There is a fantastic training manual that covers all things file management called SolidWorks File Management. If you don't have a copy of this book, gi ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 94 - Belts & Mechanism Tools

Belt & Mechanism Tools: This podcast covers some tools in SolidWorks to conceptualize mechanisms and other mechanical interfaces. Sometimes when you need to figure out a concept, modeling all the components and placing them into an assembly with mates may be overkill. Especially if the concept changes quite a bit. Topics covered: - Creating belts in sketches - Inserting belts into assemblies - Interface options - Traction relation - Make path options - Applications

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 93 - 3D Annotations

3D Annotations:This podcast covers SolidWorks' support for ASME Y14.41 - 2003 standard.  Populating the 3D model with the necessary annotations has become a growing standard in the industry.  Topics covered:- Inserting 3D Annotations- Inserting Annotation Views- Displaying Annotation Views- Using Annotation Views to create drawings- Limitaitons & applications

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 92 - 3D Sketching

3D Sketching:This podcast covers the 3D sketching capability of SolidWorks.  This feature is the underlying technology to many of the tools we use like in SolidWorks like Routing, Weldments, and the Hole Wizard.  Topics covered:- Where to find- General functionality- Similarities to 2D sketching- Differences from 3D sketching- Relations & Inferencing- Sketcher Triad- Applications- Extrude a 3D sketch?

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 91 - Solidworksheard.com

SolidWorksHeard.com:This podcast covers the new SolidWorks:Heard website that offers many new features to build a community around the show.  Topics covered:- Solidworksheard.com- Layout- New SWH Podcast site- New SWH blog- New SWH forum - Forum registration- Sidebar options

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 90 - SolidWorks 2007 Bible

SolidWorks 2007 Bible:This podcast is an interview with Matt Lombard who is the author of the new SolidWorks 2007 Bible.  Matt also writes a SolidWorks blog called "Matt Writes".  Topics coved:- Matt's background- "Matt Writes" Blog (www.dezignstuff.com/blog)- SolidWorks Bible uniqueness- What resources were used- Future of CAD.- Where to find the SW Bible

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 89 - SolidNetwork Licensing

SolidNetwork Licensing (SNL):This podcast covers the FLEX lm network license option for SolidWorks products, which is an alternative licensing scheme to product activation.Topics covered:- Requirements- Installation- Windows firewall configuration- How it works- Products supported- Where to find install help

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 88 - SolidMentor

SolidMentor:This podcast is an interview Ben Eadie, creator of the new site SolidMentor.com.  This new site is a one stop shop for all things SolidWorks!  This is a bit longer than my usual shows but worth the extra time.  Topics covered:- Why SolidMentor?- What features does it offer?- What makes SolidMentor unique?- What are the future plans?- How to sign upI want to thank Ben for coming on the show and creating this amazing site for SolidWorks users by SolidWorks users!&nb ...

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 87 - Administrative Director

Administrative Director:This podcast covers alternative ways of installation using the Administrative Director tool in the SolidWorks master setup.  This tool can help streamline your installs and make upgrades a snap.  Topics covered:- Where to find it- Step by step procedure and options- Installation tips - Other alternative install options- Recommendations

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 86 - Smart Components

Smart Components:This podcast covers the powerful automation the Smart Components function can bring to your designs.  Topic covered:- Introduction to the SC technology- Creation- Editing- Inserting - SW Tutorial topics- Mountain Wave video tutorial on Smart Components- SolidProfessor tutorial offerings with great free task pane add-in!

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 85 - 3D Instant Website

3D Instant Website:This podcast covers the Office tool that allows the creation of a website from your SolidWorks documents.  Topics covered:- Layout- Options- Publisher- Administrator- Customization- Tips & Tricks

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 84 - FeatureWorks

FeatureWorks:This podcast covers the layout and functionality of the feature recognition tool in the SolidWorks Office suite.  Topics covered:- Overview- What does it recognize?- Interface layout- Limitations- Recommendations

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 83 - Complex Patterns

Complex Patterns:This podcast covers the patterns options other than linear, circular and mirror.  There are many options within SolidWorks for patterning features so tune in!  Topics covered:- Table Driven Pattern- Sketch Driven Pattern- Curve Driven Pattern- Fill Pattern- Pattern option details- Pattern Tips and Tricks

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 82 - SolidWorks 2008 Beta

SolidWorks 2008 Beta:This podcast covers the layout of the SolidWorks Beta program and how to get your hands on the newest release of software before it ships!  Topics covered:- How to get started- Beta resources- Supported operating systems and schedule- Beta point & reward program- Recommendations

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 81 - Power Utilities

Power Utilities:This podcast covers the remainder of the Utilities suite of tools that is part of SolidWorks Office, Office Pro, and Office Premium.  These tools are very easy to use and can perform multifunction modifications to your SolidWorks documents.  Topics covered:- Find / Replace Annotations- Format Painter- Feature Paint- Find, Modify, Suppress, Simplify- Power Select- Tips & Limitations

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 80 - Analysis Utilities

Analysis Utilities:This podcast covers another set of the SolidWorks Utilities that analyzes parts for detection of  issues when performing FEA studies, creating CAM toolpaths and other geometry specific applications.  Topics covered:- Geometry Analysis- Thickness Analysis- Report Manager

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 79 - Compare Tools

Compare Tools:This podcast covers the tools built into SolidWorks to compare two separate documents, configurations of documents or revisions of documents from inside PDMWorks.  Topics covered:- Draw Compare- Document Compare- Feature Compare- Geometry Compare- Limitations and Tips

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 78 - Design Tables

Design Tables:This podcast covers how design tables can automate configuration creation as well as the power of using Excel.  Topics covered:- How it works- Options for use- Setup and format- Tips and Tricks- Check out http://mountain-wave.blogspot.com and search for Automation in Design Tables for a tutorial I did back in May 2006 on how to push SolidWorks with Excel!

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SolidWorks: Heard! - Episode 77 - Product Activation

Product Activation: This podcast covers the new product activation that is now in SolidWorks and COSMOS 2007 service pack 3.0. Topics covered: - What is Product Activation? - Features of the PA scheme. - How does it work? - Activation options - Transferring licenses - Things to keep in mind

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DDi Podcast - Episode 76 - 3D Content Central 2.0

3D Content Central 2.0:This podcast covers the updates to 3D Content Central that were revealed at SolidWorks World 2007.  This updates some of the content covered in the April podcast covering this model sharing site.  Topics covered:- Where to find- Overall layout- Downloading models- Model file format options- Sharing models- Supplier information, links and RFQ

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DDi Podcast - Episode 75 - SolidWorks Labs

SolidWorks Labs:This podcast covers the new R&D site that allows users to get their hands on the newest technology that is in Alpha or Beta development.  Topics covered:- Where to find- How to signup- Currently products listed- Brief capabilities of current products posted

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DDi Podcast - Episode 74 - SolidWorks on Vista

SolidWorks on Vista:This podcast covers our experiences with Windows Vista and important limitations and other hardware issues related to running SolidWorks.  Topics covered:- Vista first impressions- SolidWorks Vista Beta - Current limitations and recommendations- What to expect for support

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DDi Podcast - Episode 73 - SolidWorks 2008 Overview

SolidWorks 2008 Overview:This podcast is a follow-up of the PDF posted in episode 72.  This round-table discussion covers our thoughts about what was revealed and which features we thought were the biggest.Topics covered:- Descriptions of the scene with surprise guest.- First impressions- Favorite features- Alpha warnings

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DDi Podcast - Episode 72 - SolidWorks 2008 Notes - The Reveal

SolidWorks 2008 Notes:This podcast is a PDF of my notes from the last general session of SolidWorks World where the SolidWorks 2008 reveal took place.  Topics covered:- Introduction- Presentation settings- 2008 features- Details on SolidWorks World 2008!

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DDi Podcast - Episode 71 - SolidWorks World Coverage - Day 3

SolidWorks World Coverage - Day 3:This podcast covers day 3 of 2007 SolidWorks World Conference.  Topics covered:- Interview with NextEngine (Scanner)- Interview with SolidProfessor- What's next to come!

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DDi Podcast - Episode 70 - SolidWorks World Coverage - Day 2

SolidWorks World Coverage - Day 2:This podcast covers day 2 of 2007 SolidWorks World Conference.  Topics covered:- General Session - Steve Woz- Breakout Sessions:- Curvy stuff - Multimedia capture and podcasting - Common Surfacing

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DDi Podcast - Episode 69 - SolidWorks World Coverage - Day 1

SolidWorks World Coverage - Day 1:This podcast covers day 1 of 2007 SolidWorks World Conference.  Topics covered:- General Session- Breakout Sessions:- Hardware Considerations- Multimedia Training Materials- Admin images- Large Assembly Performance

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DDi Podcast - Episode 68 - Top Tech Support Issues

Top Tech Support Issues:This podcast is an interview with Joe Richter in DDi's tech support group about the common tech support issues that customers call in about.  Topics covered:- SolidWorks Rx- Copy Settings Wizard- Conversion Wizard- Upgrading major releases- Importing and FeatureWorks- eDrawings- New user advice

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DDi Podcast - Episode 67 - Toolbox Series - Productivity Tools

Toolbox Series - Productivity Tools:This podcast is the last part of a three part series on the SolidWorks Toolbox.  Topics covered:- Beam Calculator- Structural Steel- Bearing Calculator- Cams- Grooves- Other Toolbox Utilities

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DDi Podcast - Episode 66 - Toolbox Series - Settings, Properties, and Sharing

Toolbox Series - Settings, Properties, and Sharing:This podcast is the second part of a three part series on the SolidWorks Toolbox.  Topics covered:- Settings- Adding Custom Properties- Setting up Smart Fasteners- Setting up a multi-user environment

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DDi Podcast - Episode 65 - Toolbox Series - Content Customization

Toolbox Series - Content Customization:This podcast is the first part of a three part series on the SolidWorks Toolbox.  Topics covered:- What Toolbox includes- Where to find it- How to configure it- Content setup and configuration

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DDi Podcast - Episode 64 - SolidWorks Hole Tools

SolidWorks Hole Tools:This podcast coves the various hole tools available in SolidWorks.  These tools can remove headache from your designs not just in part creation but in your assemblies as well!  Topics covered:- Simple Hole Tool- Hole Wizard & Options- Hole Series & Options- Pros and Cons- Tips

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DDi Podcast - Episode 63 - SolidWorks Fit, Form, & Function Tools

SolidWorks Fit, Form, & Function Tools:This podcast dissects the Move Component Tool as well as other power tools to verify 3F in your designs. Topics covered:- Collision Detection- Physical Dynamics- Dynamic Clearance- Interference Detection- Physical Simulation

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DDi Podcast - Episode 62 - SolidWorks Daily Tips 2006

SolidWorks Daily Tips 2006:This podcast wraps up the year of podcasting and talks about all types of tips that can be used in your daily usage to boost your productivity for 2007!  Topics covered:- Quick Document Property shortcut- Sketching tips- Plane tips- Window splitters (graphics and feature manager)- Tips for parts- Tips for assemblies- Happy New Year!!!

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DDi Podcast - Episode 61 - Pictures in SolidWorks

Pictures In SolidWorks:This podcast details how to import pictures in SolidWorks to use in your designs.  Topics covered:- Background Pictures- Sketch Pictures- Decals- Adobe Illustrator Import

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DDi Podcast - Episode 60 - SolidWorks Communication Folders

SolidWorks Communication Folders:This podcast coves two powerful communication folders inside of SolidWorks. Topics covered:- Design Binder- Design Journal- Attachments- Embeded vs. Linked- Comments- Updates to podcasts.ddicad.com

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DDi Podcast - Episode 59 - COSMOSXpress

COSMOSXpress:This podcast coves how to push COSMOSXpress beyond the myth that this powerful free tool is nothing more than a teaser product. Topics covered:- What capabilities COSMOSXpress comes with- How to create more complex boundary conditions- How to use it with weldments- How to use it with assemblies- Where to find materails- When you need COSMOSWorks- Tech news

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DDi Podcast - Episode 58 - SolidWorks Rx

SolidWorks Rx:This podcast coves the SolidWorks Rx diagnostic program.  This tool can assist in pinpointing issues that surface in your installation. Topics covered:- Where to find it- Diagnostic features- Problem capture features- Addition links and features- Tech news

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DDi Podcast - Episode 57 - SolidWorks Resources Pane

SolidWorks Resources Pane:This podcast coves the SolidWorks Resources tab in the Task Pane.  This first tab contains many useful tools and links that are many times passed over in our rush to get work started. Topics covered:- Getting Started- Community- Online Resources- Work Flows- Tip of the Day- Customization?

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DDi Podcast - Episode 56 - SolidWorks Interface Efficiency

SolidWorks Interface Efficiency:This podcast coves simple interface customizations that can improve your usage efficiency eliminating extraneous searching and clicking.  Topics covered:- Repeat & recent commands- Menu management- Toolbar customization- Keyboard shortcuts- Workflow options- Mouse shortcuts- Tech news

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DDi Podcast - Episode 55 - Fastening Features

Fastening Features:This podcast coves the fastening features in SolidWorks for the further automation in plastic and thin feature part design.  Topics covered:- Mounting Bosses- Snap Hooks- Snap Hook Grooves- Vents

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DDi Podcast - Episode 54 - SolidWorks on a Mac

SolidWorks on a Mac:This podcast coves options to run Windows on a Mac in order to get SolidWorks running.  Topics covered:- History behind the myth- Windows in Mac options- Apple's BootCamp software- Why?- Concerns- Limitations?- Ben Eadie Video Podcast- Steve Woz speaking at SolidWorks World Conference

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DDi Podcast - Episode 53 - SolidWorks x64 Editions

SolidWorks x64 Editions:This podcast coves the benefits of 64 bit technology and how SolidWorks has taken advantage of this.  Topics covered:- Hardware supported- Operating systems supported- Applications supported- Why switch?- Concers for switching- Common questions- SolidWorks x64 products

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DDi Podcast - Episode 52 - SolidWorks Scan to 3D

SolidWorks Scan to 3D:This podcast covers the features of the SolidWorks Scan to 3D options uncovering everything that comes with this new functionality in Office Premium.  Topics covered:- Next Engine Scanner- Scan Studio Integration- Mesh Prep Wizard- Surface Wizards- Additonal import options

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DDi Podcast - Episode 51 - SolidWorks Backup & Recovery

SolidWorks Backup & Recovery:This podcast covers the features of the SolidWorks Backup and Recovery options.  Topics covered:- Auto Recovery Options- Backup Options- Save Notifications- Pros and Cons

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DDi Podcast - Episode 50 - SolidWorks Installation Manager

SolidWorks Installation Manager:This podcast covers the new features of the SolidWorks Installation Manager.  Topics covered:- Where to find it- How it works- Interface- First impressions

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DDi - Tech Tip #28 - SWIFT - Sketch, Mate & Dim Xperts

SWIFT - Sketch, Mate & Dim Xperts:This podcast covers the remainder of the SWIFT tool set.  The following tools are covered:- SketchXpert- MateXpert- DimXpert

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DDi - Tech Tip #27 - SWIFT - FeatureXpert

SWIFT - FeatureXpert:This podcast covers the how SWIFT technology works within the FeatureXpert.  Topics discussed:- Options- Limitations- FilletXpert- DraftXpert- Best practices

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DDi - Tech Tip #26 - SolidWorks Pack and Go

SolidWorks Pack and Go:This podcast covers the new Pack and Go functionality added to SolidWorks 2007.  Topics discussed:- Where to find it- What it can "Pack"- "Go" Options- Other capabilities

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DDi - Tech Tip #25 - SolidWorks Search

DDi Tech Tip #25 - SolidWorks Search. This podcast covers the new search functionality in SolidWorks.  This is a very useful tool powered by Windows Vista technology and utilizes an indexing service called Windows Desktop Search.  Topics coved will include:- Interface- Options- Capabilities- Search criteria- Wildcards & Keywords

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DDi - SW2007 What's New Series - Cosmos Products

DDi - SW2007 What's New Series - Cosmos Products:-COSMOSWorks-COSMOSMotion-COSMOSFloWorks

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DDi - SW2007 What's New Series - Office Components - Part2

DDi - SW2007 What's New Series - Office Components - Part2:-PDMWorks Workgroup-ScanTo3D-SolidWorks Design Checker-SolidWorks Routing-SolidWorks Task Scheduler

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DDi - SW2007 What's New Series - Office Components - Part1

DDi - SW2007 What's New Series - Office Components - Part1:- General Enhancements- eDrawings- FeatureWorks- PhotoWorks- SolidWorks Animator- SolidWorks Toolbox- SolidWorks Utilities

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DDi - SW2007 What's New Series - Sheet Metal & Other Functionality

DDi - SW2007 What's New Series - Sheet Metal & Other Functionality: Sheetmetal:- Corner Trim- Edge Flanges on curved planar edges- Lofted bends with bend lines- Transform sketches from flattened to bent state Other Functionality:-Installation-API-Display-Import/Export-Solidworks Explorer-Weldments

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DDi - SW2007 What's New Series - Detailing

DDi - SW2007 What's New Series - Detailing:- Annotation views- Arrows- Balloons- Blocks- Center marks- Datum feature symbols- Dimensioning standards- Dimensions- DimXpert- Leaders- Moving and copying annotations- Notes- Tables- Text alignment- Undo- View lables

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DDi - SW2007 What's New Series - Drawings

DDi - SW2007 What's New Series - Drawings:- Broken views- Deleting views- Drawing sheets- Relative views- Section views- View Palette

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DDi - SW2007 What's New Series - Assemblies

DDi - SW2007 What's New Series - Assemblies:- Belt/Chain- Display and selection- Mates- Smart components- General enhancements

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DDi - SW2007 What's New Series - Parts & Features

DDi - SW2007 What's New Series - Parts & Features:- General- Boundary surfaces- Feature, Fillet, and Draft Xperts- Freeforms- Hole Series- Surface Fills

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DDi - SW2007 What's New Series - Sketching

DDi - SW2007 What's New Series - Sketching:- 3D sketching- Blocks- Copy dimensions and relations- Define sketch patterns- Fully define sketch- Relations with midpoints- Sketch orientation behavior- Sketching options- SketchXpert- Spline

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DDi - SW2007 What's New Series - Fundamentals

DDi - SW2007 What's New Series - Fundamentals:- Add to library- Auto-recover, backup, save notification- Background images- CommandManager- Documentation- Error reporting- FeatureManager design tree- Keyboard shortcuts- Numeric input- Open and save dialog boxes- Pack and Go- Performance feedback- Screen Capture- Select other- Task Pane- Triad- Undo- Units and Dim standards- View menu

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DDi - Newsflash - July 30, 2006

DDi - Newsflash - July 30, 2006 - SolidWorks Releases 2007 SP0.0 on 7/25/06. The next handfull of podcasts will be highlighting the What's New in 2007 document which can be found in the Help pulldown in SolidWorks 2007. Please read this document if you get a chance. I know we are all so busy so I will be breaking this document into sections and posting about 2 casts a week to get through it in the month of August.

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DDi - Tech Tip #24 - SolidWorks 2D to 3D

DDi Tech Tip #24 - SolidWorks 2D to 3D. This podcast covers the tools that are available in SolidWorks for assistance in 2D to 3D conversion. These tools make translating DXF and DWG files much easier. Even if you only want one profile so you don't have to re-sketch it. Topics covers are: -What is translated? -What tools are available? -How the tools work?

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DDi - Tech Tip #23 - SolidWorks Import Diagnostics

DDi Tech Tip #23 - SolidWorks Import Diagnostics. This podcast covers what built in import diagnostics are inside of SolidWorks. Topics covered: -What does it detect? -How it detects? -What it repairs? -How it removes gaps -Overall layout of the tool.

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DDi - Tech News - July 2006

This podcast covers DDi monthly news for July 2006. Some highlights are: -Next Engine Scanner Beta Test Review -SolidWorks Pre Release 1 (Now Early Visibility) available -Human Powered Vehicle 24 hour record attempt -Information about a video podcast done by Ben Eadie from Mountain Wave up in Canada. Ben has great tips and is the only other podcast out there spreading his knowledge of SolidWorks. You can find his podcast in iTunes as well as Yahoo or visit his blog at mountain-wave.blog ...

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DDi - Tech Tip #22 - SolidWorks Curve Tools

DDi Tech Tip #22 - SolidWorks Curve Tools. This podcast covers curve tools that can take help create curves to aid in complex cros-sections, guide curves, and even surface recreation.  The tools covered in this podcast are:-Projected Curves-Composite Curves-Intersection Curves-Face Curves

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DDi - Tech Tip #21 - SolidWorks Multibody Tools

DDi Tech Tip #21 - SolidWorks Multibody Tools. This podcast covers tools that can be used to take advantage of the multi-body environment of SolidWorks The tools covered this episode are: - Move/Copy Bodies - Combine Tool - Save Bodies / Create Assembly - Split Part

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DDi - Tech Tip #20 - SolidWorks Layout Sketches

DDi Tech Tip #20 - SolidWorks Layout Sketches. This podcast covers how to use layout sketches and the new functionality introduced into SolidWorks 2006 to use blocks in the layout sketches to automate creating dependent parts. This is a great tool for automation of assemblies and their associative parts.

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DDi - Tech Tip #19 - SolidWorks Measurement Tools

DDi Tech Tip #19 - SolildWorks Measurement Tools. This podcast covers how to use:-Measure tool-Mass & Section Properties-Feature & Assembly Statistics-Deviation AnalysisI share a few tips in these tools that many people many not know about!

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DDi - Tech News - June 2006

This podcast covers DDi monthly news for June 2006. Some highlights are: -American Inventor finalists used SolidWorks -PDMWorks Workgroup and Enterprise licensing changes -Cosmos Companion is released --Beta update -SolidWorks 2007 updates -Next Engine Scanner -Information about a video podcast done by Ben Eadie from Mountain Wave up in Canada. Ben has great tips and is the only other podcast out there spreading his knowledge of SolidWorks. You can find his podcast in iTunes as well as Y ...

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DDi - Cosmos Series Tech Tip #18 - Cosmos Design Scenarios

DDi Tech Tip #18 - Cosmos Design Scenarios. This is the final part of the four part series on Cosmos Tips. Topics discussed are: -Parameters: -Linking Values -Design Scenarios Setup -Running Scenarios -Design Scenario Results

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DDi - Cosmos Series Tech Tip #17 - Cosmos Adaptive Methods & Effects

DDi Tech Tip #17 - Cosmos Adaptive Methods & Effects. This is the third of the four part series on Cosmos Tips. Topics discussed are: -Adaptive Methods: -H Adaptive -P Adaptive -Flow/Thermal Effects: -Input Temps -Import Thermal studies -Import COSMOSFloWorks Temps -Import COSMOSFloWorks Pressures

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DDi - Cosmos Series Tech Tip #16 - Cosmos Solvers & Mesh Options

DDi Tech Tip #16 - Cosmos Solvers & Mesh Options. This is the second of a four part series on Cosmos Tips. Topics discussed are: - Solvers - Solver Options - What solveres to use when - Mesh Selections - Mesh Options

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DDi - Cosmos Series Tech Tip #15 - Cosmos Task Pane

DDi Tech Tip #15 - Cosmos Task Pane This is the first of a four part series on Cosmos Tips. These are user interface options that have been added that have made design analysis and verification easy! Topics discussed are: - Analysis Research - Analysis Library - Analysis Advisor ***Update: I attached a new file since the old one had about a 5 min silence. Sorry about that. The content is the same just without the long silent ending! ~ Lou***

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DDi - Tech News - May 2006

This podcast covers DDi monthly news for May 2006. Some highlights are: -SolidWorks acquires GCS Scandinavia, the makers of Conisio -Cosmos Companion is released -36 Mil-Spec hardware on 3D Content Central -Beta update -SolidWorks 2007 updates -Information about a video podcast done by Ben Eadie from Mountain Wave up in Canada. Ben has great tips and is the only other podcast out there spreading his knowledge of SolidWorks. You can find his podcast in iTunes as well as Yahoo or visit his ...

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DDi - SolidWorks Tech Tip #14 - SolidWorks Explorer

SolidWorks Tip #14 - SolidWorks Explorer. This podcast covers how to use SolidWorks Explorer and the tasks it can perform. Topics covered are: -Replace Documents -Rename Documents -Copy Documents -Edit Configurations and File Properties -Property Search. Once used, this tool will become part of your everyday routine.

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DDi - SolidWorks Tech Tip #13 - Assembly Shortcuts

SolidWorks Tip #13 - Assembly Shortcuts.. This podcast covers topics of assembly shortcuts that are built into SolidWorks. The topics covered are: -Selection -Move/Rotation -SmartMates -Component Reorder / Maintenance -Display States -Display Pane -Appearance Callouts -Portability These are just a handful of ways to sharpen your assembly modeling techniques. Sorry this one got a few minutes longer than I anticipated.

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DDi - SolidWorks Tech Tip #12 - 3D Content Central

SolidWorks Tip #12 - 3D Content Central. This podcast covers topics of how to search, download, and share 3D models on the online resource hosted by SolidWorks called 3D Content Central. It's free, anyone can register, and you can drag and drop models right into SolidWorks!

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DDi - SolidWorks Tech Tip #11 - Split Lines

SolidWorks Tip #11 - Split Lines. This podcast covers topics of how to use the Split Line command in SolidWorks. Uses and applications for the following: - Projected Split Lines - Silhouette Split Lines - Intersection Split Lines Breifly touch on the differences of intersection split lines and the wrap feature using the scribe option.

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DDi - SolidWorks Tech Tip #10 - Matweb Export

SolidWorks Tip #10 - Matweb Export. This podcast covers topics of how to utilize and export your searches on www.matweb.com so you can import it into SolidWorks. With 56,000 material data sheets the selection is pretty good!

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DDi - Tech News - April 2006

This podcast covers the DDi monthly news for April 2006. Some highlights are: -Cosmos Motion in SolidWorks Premium, Cosmos Professional and Advanced Pro out now in SP4.0 -64 Bit SolidWorks and Cosmos released in SP4.0 - SolidWorks 2007 Beta1 released today. Get signed up! -Webcasts -Assessment Tests! -DDi Referral Program -Congrats to the Slab Crabs!

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DDi - SolidWorks Tech Tip #9 - Memory Allocation

SolidWorks Tip #9 - Memory Allocation. This podcast covers topics of recommended RAM, virtual memory settings, how to take advantage of Windows /3GB switch, as well as the benefits of using the 64-bit version of SolidWorks. Memory, will we every get enough?

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DDi - SolidWorks Tech Tip #8 - Weldment Customization

SolidWorks Tip #8 - Weldment Customization. This podcast covers the following topics:-Creating custom weldment profiles-Weldment custom properties-Customizing weldment drawings-Customizing weldment cut lists

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DDi - SolidWorks Tech Tip #7 - Task Scheduler

SolidWorks Tip #7 - Task Scheduler This podcast explains what the SolidWorks Task Scheduler is and what automation it can bring to you the user. The topics span from where to find it to what each task type is and what it can do. This is a great tool to set and forget!

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DDi - Tech News - March 2006

This podcast covers the DDi monthly news for March 2006. Some highlights are: -Cosmos Motion in Premium -64 Bit SolidWorks and Cosmos! - Mailed Newsletters -New SolidWorks Assessment tests! -Sales Promos! -Free stuff!

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DDi - SolidWorks Tech Tip #6 - Import & Export Options

SolidWorks Tip #6 - Import & Export Options This podcast explains the import and export options in SolidWorks. Topics discussed are what all the formats are as well as if they can be imported and/or exported from either parts, assemblies and drawings. Also topics covering some of the more obscure formats that are not used every day like HOOPS, ZGL and others. With 25 file formats to play with the options are endless!

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DDi - SolidWorks Tech Tip #5 - SolidWorks as an OLE object

SolidWorks Tip #5 - SolidWorks as an OLE object This podcast explains how to add SolidWorks documents into programs like MS Office as an OLE object. The pros and cons of OLE technology are discovered and workarounds to issues like file size and portability are discussed. Another great way SolidWorks can be used to document and market your products.

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DDi - SolidWorks Tech Tip #4 - Check Tools

SolidWorks Tip #4 - Check Tools This podcast explains 3 tools to help uncover issues with your designs. The three tools covered are: -Check Sketch for Feature -Check Entity -SolidWorks Design Checker These are great self support tools that every SolidWorks user can use.

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DDi - Tech News - What's New in Cosmos 2007

This podcast covers the new features revealed for CosmosWorks and CosmosFloWorks 2007. This is also a followup to a PDF document posted on February 8, 2006. Other news covered: -Possible Chat support? -Webcast archives webpage update -CosmosMotion in Premium -Information about 2007 BETA program.

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DDi - Tech News - What's New in SolidWorks 2007

This podcast is a recap of the SolidWorks World Conference and a followup of the PDF document posted on January 31st about SolidWorks 2007.

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DDi - SolidWorks Tech Tip #3 - eDrawings in PowerPoint

SolidWorks Tip #3 - eDrawings in PowerPoint This podcast highlights how to add an eDrawing to Microsoft PowerPoint. In the past SolidWorks was not able to add a full control object into a PowerPoint presentation. The difference with an embedded control object is the object can function similar to the way it would when it is opened in its native program. Now an eDrawing can be rotated, panned, and animated inside your PowerPoint presentation.

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DDi - SolidWorks Tech Tip #2 - Design Library

SolidWorks Tip #2 - Tips for SolidWorks 2006 Design Library. Four tips in this podcast will highlight: -Limitations to the Design Library -Alternatives to adding content to the Design Library. -How to apply filters to Design Library -How to add parts or assemblies that snap into place.

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DDi - SolidWorks Tech Tip #1 - Bills of Materials

SolidWorks Tip #1 - Tips for SolidWorks 2006 Bills of Materials. Two tips in this podcast will highlight how to link balloons from one sheet to the number scheme of another sheet. The other tip is how to move a BOM to another sheet in a multi-sheet drawing.

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Introduction

Introduction of the SolidWorks tips and tech talk podcast hosted by Digital Dimensions, Inc.

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