SOLIDWORKS Reducing Design Errors The Simulation module now included within SOLIDWORKS is pretty helpful at reducing design errors, and Dassault is promoting it shamelessly, something that we fully support because it’s actually really darn good. The most expensive part of the design and manufacturing process isn’t design or prototyping; it’s actually fixing the screw-ups that […]
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SOLIDWORKS Webinar – Overcoming Design Challenges This SOLIDWORKS webinar is happening today, and it’s your last chance to register for it! Simply click the link below to sign up for this SOLIDWORKS webinar about the variety of tools that SOLIDWORKS offers for developing a High Tech product. During this 22-minute webinar, Dassault will walk through the some […]
Fusion news – updates from the (Inventor) Fusion Community A new product update went live last week, on November 15, 2015, so be sure to get that downloaded. Here is a link to information about what’s new with the latest update for Fusion 360>>What’s New – Nov 15 update A few months ago, AutoDesk released […]
SOLIDWORKS Warrior Workshop This is a link to a great video from SOLIDWORKS on how they are helping veterans who are designers contribute the most they can once they are back home. There are also videos about using SOLIDWORKS for lunar exploration, ebola detection design, an electric motorcycle, and kite-propelled ships. Some of the smartest, […]
Improve SOLIDWORKS Designs Webinar Here’s news of a new industry webinar series hosted by SOLIDWORKS; these are excellent services provided by Dassault, and the staff that present are absolutely top-notch. Highly recommended if you’re interested in developing your skills with lots of expert tips & tricks from seasoned pros. The next one is held next […]
Go Paperless SOLIDWORKS MDB Click this link to a video about how you can go paperless with SOLIDWORKS Model Based Definition – improvements to this module let you communicate better with your manufacturing and suppliers–thus saving the big bucks! Paperless SOLIDWORKS MDB This is just one of many of the interesting new functionalities Dassault has released […]
Studying SOLIDWORKS Simulation Learn to put SOLIDWORKS Simulation to the test in this short video from Dassault…if you’re interested in taking Simulation for a test drive, this SOLIDWORKS video is a great place to start! Check it out! Studying SOLIDWORKS Simulation Why Study SOLIDWORKS Simulation? This allows you to predict and stop real-world problems before […]
AutoDesk Fusion 360 Tips & Training Hi there, Some free AutoDesk Fusion 360 tips and training coming your way. If you’re new to AutoDesk products, I recommend checking out their extensive forum for tips and training materials. You may recall that 2013’s introduction of Inventor Fusion (basically a history-free Inventor “light”) transitioned in 2014 to […]
AutoDesk Ends Perpetual Licenses AutoDesk ends perpetual licenses with its next software release of AutoDesk design products, boo hoo! Basically most software providers are moving to a repeating subscription fee that allows them to cash in perpetually on revenue! Gone are the days when you can buy software and use it for 20 years. Adobe does […]
See the New Face of SOLIDWORKS 2016! There are hundreds of customer-focused enhancements in SOLIDWORKS 2016, but the first thing you might notice is the new user interface (UI) that was designed with one goal in mind: to make you more productive. See the New Face of SOLIDWORKS 2016 The newly designed SOLIDWORKS […]
What’s New in SOLIDWORKS 2016- where to get fast help Hi there. Another post about what’s new in SOLIDWORKS 2016. Here I’ll talk about where you can get fast help. Once you launch the software, you can use the following resources to learn more about SOLIDWORKS immediately. GUIDE: First of all, there is a guide […]
What’s New SOLIDWORKS 2016 – part 1 – highlights SOLIDWORKS 2016 was released last week, and in the next few weeks I’ll be expounding upon what’s new in SOLIDWORKS 2016. Here are some of the overall functional highlights of what’s new in SOLIDWORKS 2016, and what’s been updated in each environment. I’ll talk us through […]
For ADN members – Autodesk DevDays DevHack 2015 Coming Soon! Hurray, Autodesk DevDays DevHack 2015 is coming soon! The annual Developer Conference at Autodesk University takes place at The Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, on Monday November 30, with DevHack on December 1. For those of you who haven’t attended before, these events include keynotes from […]
AutoDesk University 2015 Coming Soon! Time to get registered for the AutoDesk University 2015, which is coming soon! There are more than 650 sessions and basically infinite opportunity. Thousands of influential professionals from hundreds of industries attend, as well as the visionaries of the design world. This is basically the biggest and most exciting CAD […]
Coming Soon SOLIDWORKS 2016 Launch Events SOLIDWORKS is hosting many live launch events to celebrate and introduce the release of SOLIDWORKS 2016 in September 2015. The launch events are in-person, not online, and this is where you can learn what’s new in SOLIDWORKS 2016 as well as watch masters at work with the software, showing […]
The Limit Mates Tool – How to create limit mates SOLIDWORKS tutorial Here’s the direct link to the video:–>https://youtu.be/1He_H3DNWWU So, in SOLIDWORKS there have been some improvements to the way the limit mate tool works, and in this video you’ll learn how to use it. This is an assembly mate, meaning you use it while […]
Beginner training video – SOLIDWORKS Centerline Rectangles Hiya. In this SOLIDWORKS centerline rectangles video (a short training video for new SOLIDWORKS users), I show you how to apply a centerline to a rectangle. Previously you had to do this manually with midpoint lines, but now SOLIDWORKS makes this a bit easier. Below is a link […]
Video Showing Shark Cage Test SOLIDWORKS Simulation Yep. And tornadoes, too. Tornado-propelled sharks. Check out this video showing a shark cage test with SOLIDWORKS Simulation. SOLIDWORKS is really pumping up its Simulation module, and this video is pretty fun; I couldn’t help but share it. I’m a big fan of better testing at the design level. […]
Dallas, Texas hosting SOLIDWORKS World 2016 The dates and place are out! The annual awesome SOLIDWORKS World 2016, the premiere annual event for SOLIDWORKS users, partners, teachers and so on. SOLIDWORKS World 2016 will be held January 31- February 3, 2016 at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. This is the exciting […]
SOLIDWORKS 2016 Technical Notes Hi–FYI! Just a quick technical note about what’s new in SOLIDWORKS 2016. The interface is finally changing! There’s some significant changes coming up to the appearance of SOLIDWORKS 2016; in fact it’s the first major change in the appearance of the software since 2008. SOLIDWORKS 2016 introduces significant user interface updates […]
Autodesk Online University free training Not sure if you were aware, but the Autodesk Online University free training is virtual and year round, and is particularly useful for niche applications of Autodesk software. Lots to be learned here; you won’t regret taking some time to poke around the Autodesk Online University free training. Below is a link […]
AutoDesk Cloud Accelerator 2015 Program- call for Proposals The next AutoDesk Cloud Accelerator 2015 program is scheduled for Prague in the Czech Republic on September 13 through the 18th, this year! We’ve had a great response to our first Cloud Accelerator Extension class taking place in Prague, Czech Republic from September 13-18, 2015. Deadline for […]
Validate drone before it takes flight with SOLIDWORKS – Webinar Learn how to validate a drone before it takes flight with SOLIDWORKS Simulation on July 21, 2015. This is an interesting webinar about working with SOLIDWORKS Simulation tools and its hosted by SOLIDWORKS directly as part of their 22 minute webinar series. Now, in the […]
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Does SOLIDWORKS Software Work on Windows 10? If you’re wondering, does SOLIDWORKS software work on Windows 10, the answer is yep! Dassault has just released an important technical update on this very topic. As you may know, Microsoft is releasing Windows 10 on July 29, 2015. That’s just in a few weeks, hurray! Dassault has […]
Happy Canada Day from Video-Tutorials.Net July 1 is here, the beginning of summer, so Happy Canada Day from Video-Tutorials.Net! Our funky large but sparsely populated nation is now 148 years old. My mother happened to immigrate from Italy on Canada’s 100th birthday, on July 1, 1967. She had no idea there was anything special about […]
SOLIDWORKS 2016 Beta Released by Dassault Yep, it’s true! On June 22, 2015, Dassault released SOLIDWORKS® 2016 Beta to the partners (companies and individuals like us who use SOLIDWORKS to provide third-party services or applications. Here’s the link to the Beta website, the single SOLIDWORKS portal for all news related to the beta release: www.solidworks.com/beta Alas, I want […]
SOLIDWORKS cut features from open profiles – a SOLIDWORKS how-to tutorial Hi there! Time to get back to basics. Here’s a SOLIDWORKS tutorial showing you how to create a cut feature from an open profile; this way of maneuvering in SOLIDWORKS gives you a little more flexibility and is worth your practicing. This job has […]
Innovative SOLIDWORKS designs – Rapid Diagnostic Test for Ebola Here’s another example of some very innovative SOLIDWORKS designs…just got this notification from SOLIDWORKS.com and felt compelled to post it; what a very interesting and helpful application of SOLIDWORKS technology to address the serious problem posed by the Ebola virus. The widespread application of a rapid […]