tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57121499740811164382009-11-09T13:53:45.351-05:00FISHER/UNITECH, established in 1993, provides Product Lifecycle Management solutions to discrete manufacturing companies. The company's focus is on process improvement for product development, including the disciplines of industrial design, engineering and manufacturing planning. Process improvement is obtained through the integration of advanced software and hardware-based solutions to replace legacy systems.Lisa Van Giesenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02872181179652801026lvangiesen@funtech.comBlogger19712542.556943-83.115066tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712149974081116438.post-7101354893938246132009-11-09T13:53:00.000-05:002009-11-09T13:53:45.358-05:002009-11-09T13:53:45.358-05:00Everyone is getting their final user group meetings scheduled before the end of the year, as the notifications are pouring in.&nbsp; The next Chicago West SolidWorks User Group Meeting will be...<br/> <br/> Do you want to know how to create sections in 3D? How about forgotten sketch techniques? Visit my Blog and learn these and more valuable SolidWorks Tech Tips...Lisa Van Giesenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02872181179652801026lvangiesen@funtech.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712149974081116438.post-79442215273104050922009-11-09T11:00:00.000-05:002009-11-09T11:00:02.955-05:002009-11-09T11:00:02.955-05:00SolidWorks has announced that they will donate $1 (up to $10,000) to Formula Hybrid for every download of Solidworks SustainabilityXpress. Formula Hybrid is an international competition of university...<br/> <br/> Do you want to know how to create sections in 3D? How about forgotten sketch techniques? Visit my Blog and learn these and more valuable SolidWorks Tech Tips...Alex Bozinovichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17170979874869066774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712149974081116438.post-79899589913453263212009-11-09T10:23:00.001-05:002009-11-09T10:24:53.901-05:002009-11-09T10:24:53.901-05:00The SolidWorks event team is giving away a Dell M6400 mobile workstation to one lucky person who registers for SolidWorks World by November 30. You can go here to read all the terms and conditions....<br/> <br/> Do you want to know how to create sections in 3D? How about forgotten sketch techniques? Visit my Blog and learn these and more valuable SolidWorks Tech Tips...Lisa Van Giesenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02872181179652801026lvangiesen@funtech.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712149974081116438.post-46632082416509376022009-11-06T09:00:00.000-05:002009-11-06T09:00:07.444-05:002009-11-06T09:00:07.444-05:00The next West Michigan SolidWorks User Group Meeting has been announced! Join the gang for food, networking opportunities, two presentations and SolidWorks giveaways. Date:&nbsp; November 10th,...<br/> <br/> Do you want to know how to create sections in 3D? How about forgotten sketch techniques? Visit my Blog and learn these and more valuable SolidWorks Tech Tips...Lisa Van Giesenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02872181179652801026lvangiesen@funtech.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712149974081116438.post-53101250776870765672009-11-05T10:15:00.001-05:002009-11-05T10:18:39.195-05:002009-11-05T10:18:39.195-05:00Often times we like to hide edge lines in a drawing to clean up views, make areas of interest more outstanding or just make the drawing more understandable. When you right click on a line, you should...<br/> <br/> Do you want to know how to create sections in 3D? How about forgotten sketch techniques? Visit my Blog and learn these and more valuable SolidWorks Tech Tips...Chaz Stipkovichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12000807232802974200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712149974081116438.post-58444999000302803902009-11-02T14:00:00.000-05:002009-11-02T14:00:00.369-05:002009-11-02T14:00:00.369-05:00Beta users, having trouble getting 2010 SP0 installed? I went through the usual steps to uninstall Beta 3 of SolidWorks using the installation manager. I then went through the C-Drive and the...<br/> <br/> Do you want to know how to create sections in 3D? How about forgotten sketch techniques? Visit my Blog and learn these and more valuable SolidWorks Tech Tips...Rod Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10000018527927754929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712149974081116438.post-32351230595800697102009-11-02T10:31:00.006-05:002009-11-02T10:48:02.919-05:002009-11-02T10:48:02.919-05:00In this quick video, Cliff Medling of 3DVIA, shows us all how easy it is to share 3D models within every level of a company imaginable. When designing a new product or concept, and need to show the...<br/> <br/> Do you want to know how to create sections in 3D? How about forgotten sketch techniques? Visit my Blog and learn these and more valuable SolidWorks Tech Tips...Alex Bozinovichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17170979874869066774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712149974081116438.post-78604917266271724802009-10-29T13:44:00.001-04:002009-10-29T13:45:02.270-04:002009-10-29T13:45:02.270-04:00The Northern Indiana SolidWorks User Group (NISWUG) is planning it's next meeting on December 8th. Our own Steve Fick will be there, with bells on.&nbsp; Jason Raak will be the key...<br/> <br/> Do you want to know how to create sections in 3D? How about forgotten sketch techniques? Visit my Blog and learn these and more valuable SolidWorks Tech Tips...Lisa Van Giesenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02872181179652801026lvangiesen@funtech.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712149974081116438.post-81252467455986953842009-10-28T08:26:00.003-04:002009-10-29T12:33:27.953-04:002009-10-29T12:33:27.953-04:00Often times, it’s the obvious that’s overlooked! In teaching Essentials many students first learning SolidWorks, inadvertently turn on or off selection filters. Did you know that by simply selecting...<br/> <br/> Do you want to know how to create sections in 3D? How about forgotten sketch techniques? Visit my Blog and learn these and more valuable SolidWorks Tech Tips...Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18102849233127831446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712149974081116438.post-41717085239784175312009-10-27T16:00:00.000-04:002009-10-27T16:00:00.038-04:002009-10-27T16:00:00.038-04:00The next Northeast Ohio SolidWorks User Group Meeting will be held: Monday, November 16th, 2009 Time:&nbsp; 5:00 - 9:00 pm Furnace Run Metropark Richfield, OH&nbsp; 44286 Located in North...<br/> <br/> Do you want to know how to create sections in 3D? How about forgotten sketch techniques? Visit my Blog and learn these and more valuable SolidWorks Tech Tips...Lisa Van Giesenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02872181179652801026lvangiesen@funtech.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712149974081116438.post-88508909334484078792009-10-27T14:00:00.000-04:002009-10-27T14:00:03.648-04:002009-10-27T14:00:03.648-04:00The next CSUG meeting will be held: Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 Time:&nbsp; 5-8 pm CT DES PLAINES Campus of Oakton Community College Room 1608, 1600 E. Golf Road Des Plaines, IL&nbsp;...<br/> <br/> Do you want to know how to create sections in 3D? How about forgotten sketch techniques? Visit my Blog and learn these and more valuable SolidWorks Tech Tips...Lisa Van Giesenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02872181179652801026lvangiesen@funtech.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712149974081116438.post-11514026499977042762009-10-27T13:33:00.000-04:002009-10-27T13:33:31.256-04:002009-10-27T13:33:31.256-04:00What does the design and engineering community need as we head into 2010? I'd be interested in your feedback. Our No Engineer Left Behind program provided displaced designers and engineers with...<br/> <br/> Do you want to know how to create sections in 3D? How about forgotten sketch techniques? Visit my Blog and learn these and more valuable SolidWorks Tech Tips...Lisa Van Giesenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02872181179652801026lvangiesen@funtech.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712149974081116438.post-89766361605378523262009-10-27T10:30:00.000-04:002009-10-27T10:30:01.953-04:002009-10-27T10:30:01.953-04:00In SolidWorks 2010, the need for a Dongle to run a Network License (SNL) has been eliminated. You will now simply ACTIVATE your serial numbers like you would with a Standalone serial number. This...<br/> <br/> Do you want to know how to create sections in 3D? How about forgotten sketch techniques? Visit my Blog and learn these and more valuable SolidWorks Tech Tips...Chaz Stipkovichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12000807232802974200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712149974081116438.post-52878685111986713982009-10-26T11:15:00.000-04:002009-10-26T11:34:28.838-04:002009-10-26T11:34:28.838-04:00When creating a Sheet Metal product, your manufacturing team may need instructions to complete the final product. A way to manage this is through Configurations. After completing the final product,...<br/> <br/> Do you want to know how to create sections in 3D? How about forgotten sketch techniques? Visit my Blog and learn these and more valuable SolidWorks Tech Tips...John Kurtzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16950974203476078233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712149974081116438.post-72813673771126025722009-10-26T10:37:00.000-04:002009-10-26T10:37:13.645-04:002009-10-26T10:37:13.645-04:00Last week I blogged about 3DVIA releasing their iPhone app allowing users to view 3D models right from their iPhone. Today I read about news that takes that even a step further. At the Web 2.0...<br/> <br/> Do you want to know how to create sections in 3D? How about forgotten sketch techniques? Visit my Blog and learn these and more valuable SolidWorks Tech Tips...Alex Bozinovichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17170979874869066774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712149974081116438.post-72406210849003712752009-10-23T13:10:00.003-04:002009-10-26T10:30:14.594-04:002009-10-26T10:30:14.594-04:00From Plastics News By Robert Grace AVON LAKE, OHIO (Oct. 20, 12:15 p.m. ET) -- Matt Hlavin, third-generation president of Thogus Products Cos. in the Cleveland suburb of Avon Lake, considers...<br/> <br/> Do you want to know how to create sections in 3D? How about forgotten sketch techniques? Visit my Blog and learn these and more valuable SolidWorks Tech Tips...Paul Hollowatyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14871928718986361992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712149974081116438.post-19520199839293602362009-10-23T08:23:00.011-04:002009-10-23T09:39:22.799-04:002009-10-23T09:39:22.799-04:00Many people use configurations to quickly create a variety of different versions of the same part or assembly. The best way to create these configurations is to develop them using Design Tables. With...<br/> <br/> Do you want to know how to create sections in 3D? How about forgotten sketch techniques? Visit my Blog and learn these and more valuable SolidWorks Tech Tips...Paul Kutolowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16083355730766793354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712149974081116438.post-69861999383859924812009-10-22T10:00:00.000-04:002009-10-22T10:00:04.174-04:002009-10-22T10:00:04.174-04:00If you ever feel like you are creating the same part over and over, you should be using "Starter Parts." Here's how to customize SolidWorks so when you choose "File"..."New" you can get a jump...<br/> <br/> Do you want to know how to create sections in 3D? How about forgotten sketch techniques? Visit my Blog and learn these and more valuable SolidWorks Tech Tips...Bill Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07080766163548156182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712149974081116438.post-89966816045544639242009-10-22T09:30:00.000-04:002009-10-22T09:37:42.689-04:002009-10-22T09:37:42.689-04:00Flow Simulation is based on advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) techniques and allows you to analyze a wide range of complex problems. If you were wondering what the capabilities of...<br/> <br/> Do you want to know how to create sections in 3D? How about forgotten sketch techniques? Visit my Blog and learn these and more valuable SolidWorks Tech Tips...Ken LaVictorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07325566462254887548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712149974081116438.post-8877028455581750962009-10-21T13:52:00.000-04:002009-10-21T13:52:38.156-04:002009-10-21T13:52:38.156-04:00It’s that time of year.&nbsp; We have used machines available! These are available on a first-come, first-served basis.&nbsp; If you've been on the fence in 2009 with your investment in rapid...<br/> <br/> Do you want to know how to create sections in 3D? How about forgotten sketch techniques? Visit my Blog and learn these and more valuable SolidWorks Tech Tips...Lisa Van Giesenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02872181179652801026lvangiesen@funtech.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712149974081116438.post-8323690781246700532009-10-21T12:51:00.009-04:002009-10-22T09:24:44.040-04:002009-10-22T09:24:44.040-04:00I'm a huge fan of Mouse Gestures. I've been using them for quite some time in Firefox to navigate web pages. The addition of this type of navigation to SolidWorks was one of my favorite...<br/> <br/> Do you want to know how to create sections in 3D? How about forgotten sketch techniques? Visit my Blog and learn these and more valuable SolidWorks Tech Tips...Steve Fickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09191443657946059254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712149974081116438.post-21486865744230961962009-10-21T11:59:00.000-04:002009-10-21T11:59:18.278-04:002009-10-21T11:59:18.278-04:00SolidWorks 2010 SP0 is available for downloadThis service pack is now available to Subscription Service customers. To download, click here. Or log into the SolidWorks Customer Portal at...<br/> <br/> Do you want to know how to create sections in 3D? How about forgotten sketch techniques? Visit my Blog and learn these and more valuable SolidWorks Tech Tips...Lisa Van Giesenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02872181179652801026lvangiesen@funtech.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712149974081116438.post-2903324577983005332009-10-19T14:00:00.000-04:002009-10-19T14:00:02.288-04:002009-10-19T14:00:02.288-04:00[Case Study] User receives the following error when creating a helix feature, “You are critically low on desktop application resources. Close some other application or some SolidWorks documents...<br/> <br/> Do you want to know how to create sections in 3D? How about forgotten sketch techniques? Visit my Blog and learn these and more valuable SolidWorks Tech Tips...Dan Wigginshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05647641049558221311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712149974081116438.post-48982638353248592362009-10-19T09:00:00.003-04:002009-10-21T10:00:33.715-04:002009-10-21T10:00:33.715-04:00Need to level a shelf? There's an App for that. Want directions to your nearest coffee shop? There's an App for that. Need to show your latest 3D model to a client on the go? Now, there too, is an...<br/> <br/> Do you want to know how to create sections in 3D? How about forgotten sketch techniques? Visit my Blog and learn these and more valuable SolidWorks Tech Tips...Alex Bozinovichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17170979874869066774noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712149974081116438.post-65407638597051462412009-10-13T14:00:00.005-04:002009-10-13T14:00:03.021-04:002009-10-13T14:00:03.021-04:00The next WI/IL Simulation (formerly COSMOS) User Group Meeting has been announced! Date:&nbsp; November 12th, 2009 Time:&nbsp; 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Location:&nbsp; Ruud Lighting Inc., 9201...<br/> <br/> Do you want to know how to create sections in 3D? How about forgotten sketch techniques? Visit my Blog and learn these and more valuable SolidWorks Tech Tips...Lisa Van Giesenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02872181179652801026lvangiesen@funtech.com0