‘solidworks resources’

Using SolidWorks? Well, Now There’s a Site for That

07 Oct, 2010 by in RESOURCES

Our good friend, world record-breaking, seafaring and slightly beady-eyed Canuck, Ben Eadie is at it again. You might know him from an encounter at a SolidWorks event or from his multiple online presence at SolidMentor, SolidJott and MechanicalMashup.

The latest of his offerings for the info-hungry SolidWorks user has just launched. Give a warm welcome to… UsingSolidWorks.com. Basically, it’s a site for learning SolidWorks through video tutorials. Very handy, if in fact you are using SolidWorks. Here are the dets!
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SolidSmack Promo Week: SolidWorks 2010: No Experience (or Headbutts) Required

24 Mar, 2010 by in RESOURCES

If you ever walk down the streets of Anaheim, California you may come across a fine young man who doesn’t look like a gangsta at all, throwin’ down rhymes about managing SolidWorks users and installing license servers. That young man is Alex “SWGeek” Ruiz and the author of SolidWorks 2010: No Experience Required.

This is the first book from my good friend Alex and perfect if you’re a beginner user or an expert user that can’t stand showing others how to extrude a solid.

It’s brand spanking new, just in time for your (eventual) upgrade to SolidWorks 2010, SP 5.2.1.a. Here’s what ya get in the 560 page book.

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Looking for the Perfect Mobile Workstation? Check This Out.

04 Jun, 2009 by in RESOURCES

Don’t ya just love slapping down a couple grand for a smokin’ hot 3D model pumpin’ workstation? There’s a whole heap memory-laden machine to smooth out design, render and simulate, but there’s comes a point when you hear what has worked best for others.

Today we take a look at the magnificence of a perfect mobile workstation… Perfect from a sense that it works pretty darn good to run mid to high range 3D CAD apps while streaming music.

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3D Matrix in SolidWorks? Yes, I’ll Take One Please.

06 Feb, 2009 by in RESOURCES

3d-matrix-solidworks02“@solidsmack you’ll like this.” Charles Culp says to me. Turns out I did and I’ll think you’ll not only like it, you’ll want to create a matrix of everything you model. You may even get really inspired and create a 3D rendered matrix for your boss that will leave you both staring at each other uncomfortably when you pass in the hallway.

Luke Malpass of Angelsix.com has developed a small program that give you the ability to create your very own matrix of parts in SolidWorks.

How? With a text files of ones and zeros of course.
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SolidJott: Ya Know, For SolidWorks Users!

24 Nov, 2008 by in RESOURCES

solidjott-solidworks-forumThere’s a new site that might get you an answer quicker that you can say, arrrrrrrGGGGH! to a SolidWorks VAR. It’s a new take on Tech Support from Ben Eadie of SolidMentor called SolidJott.

Ben says it’s simple and it is. You sign up and type a question. You don’t need a SolidWorks Serial number either. Will this make it more popular? The interface is like Twitter, but better because comments are threaded, you can add ratings and put tags on your question.

The only thing you can’t do is upload images or model files. That’s one advantage the SolidWorks forums have right away this, but if you want some quick help with some regulars from the forums already showing up, take a look.

Can the SolidWorks community handle another place to ask questions? Is this a better method?