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Insight Dec 13, 2023

After installation, Stratasys Insight software provides several adjustable interface options to help you create a comfortable user experience to best meet your needs. This quick tutorial shows the different options and steps to set up Insight for one or multiple users, starting with the Preferences menu. Let's get started. 

 

Abaqus Dec 12, 2023

This article discusses modeling arbitrary shaped beam cross sections in Abaqus and includes a verification of the beam model comparing shell vs solid elements. When modeling and working with a slender structure, there are three options available, each more computationally efficient than the next.

SOLIDWORKS Composer Dec 11, 2023

SOLIDWORKS Composer imports SOLIDWORKS models so users can create graphical content and share projects with a wider audience. However, sometimes models import with missing actors or components - usually due to components loading in lightweight mode within SOLIDWORKS or import settings within Composer that exclude surface bodies.

SOLIDWORKS PDM Dec 08, 2023

This article focuses on upgrading the SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional server software. How to Upgrade SOLIDWORKS PDM Yourself is the master article on the complete upgrade of SOLIDWORKS PDM. Please refer to that article prior to upgrading your SOLIDWORKS PDM server software. This article assumes you have read the main article mentioned above and have checked that the installed SQL and server Operating System are compatible with the new version of PDM that you are upgrading to. Furthermore, the archive server and database backups have been performed.

 

SOLIDWORKS PDM Dec 07, 2023

This article focuses on upgrading the PDM Standard server software. The article How to Upgrade SOLIDWORKS PDM Yourself is the master work on the complete upgrade of SOLIDWORKS PDM. Please refer to that prior to upgrading your PDM server software. This article assumes you have read the above article and have checked that the installed SQL and server Operating System are compatible with the new version of PDM that you are upgrading to. Furthermore, the archive server and database backups have been done. 

 

SOLIDWORKS PDM Dec 06, 2023

Successfully upgrading SOLIDWORKS PDM yourself takes planning. The process is simple enough, but it is essential to review all the steps and verify that everything is ready before starting the upgrade. This guide outlines the process to plan and complete the upgrade, with links to detailed instructions in each step. 

 

3D Scanning Artec Dec 05, 2023

Get ready to take 3D scanning to the next level. Artec 3D recently announced the new Micro II 3D scanner, a revolutionary addition to the world of 3D scanning technology. This professional desktop scanner, designed for digitizing small objects, has unmatched precision, lightning-fast speed, and innovative features. The Artec Micro II redefines how to capture the tiny world in three dimensions.

 

SOLIDWORKS CAD Dec 04, 2023

SOLIDWORKS 2024 has some exciting new enhancements for sketches, parts, and features that allow us to design faster and more efficiently. If you work with sketch blocks, you’ll be sure to appreciate these. In SOLIDWORKS 2024, it's easy to tell whether sketch blocks are fully defined. Much like an underdefined sketch, a “– “ appears to the left of a block that is not fully defined. 

 

SOLIDWORKS CAD Nov 30, 2023

If you have SOLIDWORKS PDM running alongside your SOLIDWORKS installation, you’ve come to the right place. When it comes to the upgrade process, there are a few additional steps to take to make sure everything goes smoothly. But before we get started, there are a few notes to mention.  

 

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