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SOLIDWORKS CAM Mar 15, 2024

Introduced in SOLIDWORKS 2018, SOLIDWORKS CAM allows you to fully integrate design and manufacturing processes under one system by leveraging your 3D CAD model to generate programs for CNC machines. However, for users who already have CAMWorks installed, you will need to be intentional on what “Add-Ins” you want currently active.

SOLIDWORKS Manage Mar 14, 2024

SOLIDWORKS Manage provides greater flexibility than we’ve known with just PDM in terms of exporting data. We’ve previously covered exporting record item data, so now we’ll extend that by including BOM data. When exporting BOM information, we’re limited to a number of fields for the child along with all properties from the parent. 

 

SOLIDWORKS Electrical Mar 13, 2024

This article explains how to change the automatic root value for symbols inserted into the SOLIDWORKS Electrical documents (Single-line and Multi-line schematics). A symbol is just one representation of a Component. When making changes to a symbol already placed on a page in a project, remember that the overall component must be looked at, not just the symbol.

 

3D Printing FDM Mar 12, 2024

The newest FDM 3D Printer from Stratasys is here: the F3300. While the basic concepts of FDM 3D printers haven't changed much in the last 35 years, the processes to implement them have. In this article, see what distinguishes this newest addition to Stratasys' FDM lineup

 

3D Scanning Mar 11, 2024

In this tutorial, we walk through the process of installing Creaform's VXelements software and help connect your account with the Product Manager. Before starting the installation process, first, ensure the system meets the software's requirements. VXelements typically require a Windows-based operating system, a Creaform 3D scanner (or other Creaform product), and sufficient hardware specifications. 

 

 

In this tutorial, we perform a SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation Tracer Study to find the carbon monoxide concentration within the air as it travels across a room. The design will consist of an internal study using the top of a stove surface as a heat source. As the surrounding air heats up, it causes it to spread out, which then exits through a ceiling fan at the top. A cut plot along with a flow trajectory can confirm the movement of air in the room.

 

3DEXPERIENCE Design Mar 06, 2024

In 3DEXPERIENCE, a dashboard displays content and resources for any topic or activity you are a part of in your company. Every dashboard is made up of Tabs that contain Widgets/Apps that are used to perform different tasks. The Widgets/Apps listed in each of these tabs depend on what Roles you have access to.

 

SOLIDWORKS Simulation users often want to know how they can make their simulations run smoother and quicker. When it comes to meshing bodies in Simulation, it is often a goal to simplify the geometry to make the meshing process smoother. Unfortunately, the difficulty increases with thin components as it requires an increase in mesh size, which increases the number of elements. This often leads to larger solve times and wasted productivity. 

 

SOLIDWORKS Composer Mar 04, 2024

SOLIDWORKS Composer files (like SOLIDWORKS files) contain important model information that can be used to manufacture a model. This information can also be used to reverse-engineer a model, potentially compromising your intellectual property. In this article, learn how to protect files and your intellectual property from unscrupulous (or unknown) viewers.

 

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