Author: Stephen Petrock
Solids or surfaces? It’s a choice that has been in place since the very first day of SOLIDWORKS in 1995. When beginning your CAD journey with SOLIDWORKS, it’s common to choose solids. This seems to ...
Next level shapes require next level technology. With the 3D Pattern Shape Creator role on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform, you can explore and create next level shapes directly in your browser on your desktop or mobile ...
So, you have a concept, and it is time to make it a reality. But before you can do that, the concept needs to get outside your head and into the heads of others. You ...
Ever since SOLIDWORKS was first demonstrated in 1993 and then first sold commercially in 1995, there have been changes and enhancements made nearly every year to make the most popular professional MCAD tool even better.
SOLIDWORKS is adding more features and extending existing functionality that keeps offering compelling reasons to upgrade.
Modeling is the art of taking an idea in your head and actually creating it. Well, not actually creating it, but virtually creating it inside of SOLIDWORKS. Going from abstract concept to virtual prototype is ...
Even after nearly three decades, the SOLIDWORKS user experience continues to improve with each release.
Lightweight Mode, Large Design Review, Detailing Mode and graphics performance have all been improved upon as a response to the ever-growing demands for better performance.
We just had our first look at SOLIDWORKS 2022 and it’s awesome—but not in the way you might think. Below we detail some of the biggest takeaways from the official SOLIDWORKS What’s New in 2022 ...
Why not do more with less? It's possible with macros.
Now that SOLIDWORKS Beta 2022 is out and the new version is around the corner, what does that mean for you and your business?
This article is the second part of our series outlining the 21 things you should be doing in 2021.
In this article, we’ll discuss why 3D Interconnect is the best addition to the SOLIDWORKS toolset.
After adapting to the new normal in 2020, we should be on the way the next normal of 2021. If SOLIDWORKS is a big part of your life, one way you can make your life ...
When SOLIDWORKS Assemblies get bigger, the stakes get higher—every click matters, sluggish seconds gets amplified and your system can come to a screeching halt. We all know the helpless feeling of the system locking up ...
SOLIDWORKS templates are the foundation for modeling faster.
Customization makes SOLIDWORKS work just the way you want.
SOLIDWORKS just gave us our first taste of the latest release – SOLIDWORKS 2021.
Basics of FEA meshing You can’t run a simulation without meshing; it’s not possible. Meshing is to simulation what chicken is to chicken soup – the core building block. Meshing creates the finite elements that ...
What do you really need to know to get started?
The software is broad, and so are the training resources available online.
Focusing on geometry that isn’t straight and square, but which can be swoopy, curvy or organic.
Right now, working from home is not just one way to work; it’s the only way to work. Luckily with SOLIDWORKS, there are several options to use the software remotely. So, here is the definitive ...
Engineering managers are sporadic SOLIDWORKS users, but play a key role in the design process.
Here are 10 tips every SOLIDWORKS user needs to know.
