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A systematic approach to complex analysis models – “Crawl, Walk, Run”
An example from my own career while I was working in the US for US-Canadian client with a vague approach to units consistency (the Americans used inches, slugs etc and the Canadians mm, N and so on) I...
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Solid Solutions Signs Catalyst Platinum Partnership
[L-R]: Tim Kernohan – Sales Manager at Solid Solutions; Joe Edwards-Broome – Northern Europe Marketing Manager at Dassault Systèmes; Niamh Griffin – Head of Community at Catalyst; Joe Wilson – Partner...
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How to Make Better Drawings in SOLIDWORKS
Open a new drawing with the default template.Layers are set up and controlled via the Layer Toolbar, which can be turned on in the View menu > Toolbars > Layer.In the toolbar, the dropdown menu...
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Top 5 Enhancements to the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform for 2023x FD02 Update
#5 - 3DPlayThe 3DPlay app now supports DWG and DXF drawings, so you can preview your designs in your browser without having to download them first.There is also a new home page with helpful menu for...
View ArticleSolid Solutions Acquires GRM Consulting and 3DPRINTUK
A focus on servicesThese recent moves follow TriMech’s acquisition of Solid Solutions in 2022, which brought together hundreds of technical specialists from across North America, the UK, and Ireland....
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How to Create Realistic Lighting in SOLIDWORKS Visualize
Model source: Ferrari 250 GTO created by Domen Starman.So when you can’t find the perfect scene for your Visualize project, try designing your own environment!With custom lighting, textures, and HDRI...
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Efficient modelling of machinery components
MSC Adams Gear Model Gear Modelling Before Adams Machinery, we had a few options for simulating gear meshing within a system. We could specify a coupler between two rotating shafts that coupled their...
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June Customer Spotlight
PlasmaTrackPlasma Track Ltd utilises green energy and plasma technology to clear residue on railway tracks, creating dry and clean conditions. Their solutions enable year-round optimal train operation,...
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What Happened to the SOLIDWORKS Forums?
How it used to be: the old SOLIDWORKS Forums.As a resource, at its core nothing has changed.When you search for answers to your SOLIDWORKS-related questions, you’ll still find a host of useful answers...
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How to Change Your SOLIDWORKS Background Colour
HOW TO REMOVE SOLIDWORKS BACKGROUNDSOLIDWORKS has a subtle gradient filling the background of parts and assemblies by default.It looks a little something like this.By heading to the System Options cog...
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Is this the Best Data Management Software for SOLIDWORKS?
#10 - INTEGRATEDPDM Standard is included within both SOLIDWORKS Professional and Premium packages, and with seamless integration into the SOLIDWORKS user interface, it’s the must-have data management...
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How to Create Threads in SOLIDWORKS
We typically recommend only adding physical threads to configurations of the model that will be 3D printed or if you need to render the physical geometry in SOLIDWORKS Visualize.Did you know you can...
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Are you Making this Common Mistake in Fatigue Analysis?
WHAT IS FATIGUE ANALYSIS?First let’s define fatigue analysis.Fatigue analysis is the process of repeatedly exposing a part to a force and assessing how many times it can be exposed to that force before...
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How to Create Custom Materials in SOLIDWORKS
WHERE IS THE SOLIDWORKS MATERIAL LIBRARY?Customising materials takes place in the Material Library.Access the Library by either right-clicking on the material in the Feature Manager Tree and selecting...
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How to Animate Rotations in SOLIDWORKS Visualize
Pivot points are what we control when creating animated rotations of models in SOLIDWORKS Visualize. Components can share the same pivot point, and these can be adjusted easily and precisely.When you...
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Everything you Need to Know About SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services
When are SOLIDWORKS Subscriptions Changing?Dassault Systèmes have announced that, from 1 July 2023, all new purchases of SOLIDWORKS CAD will include SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services as part of their...
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3D Printing: Using Simulation to Reduce Scrap & Improve Outcomes
Simulation using Finite Element Analysis can help us decide on the best additive manufacturing strategy, as well as developing compensated initial shapes to offset for warpage and shrink resulting in...
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July Customer Spotlight
The Splash LabThe Splash Lab is a global partner to architects and designers, collaborating with them to create inspiring and revolutionary bathroom spaces.Established in 2017, they challenge...
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Prize Winners: 2023 SOLIDWORKS Customer Development Events
During this event, the attendees were able to enter a competition to WIN three "SpaceMouse Enterprise's" worth over £350 each courtesy of 3DConnexions and recently our Regional Account Managers have...
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SOLIDWORKS Tips: How to Create a Revolve in SOLIDWORKS
HOW TO CREATE A REVOLVE IN SOLIDWORKSTo create a revolve in SOLIDWORKS, you need two things:a sketch profile.an axis for this sketch to be revolved around.The first thing to understand is what the...
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