Blog entries

TIPS for BEST Robotics teams using SolidWorks

Al Whatmough — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 23:26:08 +0100

This year Inspirtech has again sposored BEST teams with our Fundamentals of 3D Solid Modeling series. (www.inspirtech.com/goedu) What is SolidWorks used for in BEST? SolidWorks is a mechanical design software package used a the beginning of the design phase of the...

[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

SolidWorks Tutorial - Unlock 1000’s of Weldment profiles from the SolidWorks design binder

Al Whatmough — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Step by Step Instructions: Select the Design Binder from the SolidWorks task pane If the Disign binder is not showing for to Tools - Options and make the Tas...

[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Quick SolidWorks Tutorial - Use the Polygon tool to create an Equilateral triangle

Al Whatmough — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Steps to Try this SolidWorks Tip out: Open a new part and start a sketch on the top plane Select the polygon tool on the sketch tools toolbar Set the number of edges to 3 click the origin move up and to the right and click activate smart dimensions set the diameter of the inscribed circle to...

[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

SolidWorks Tutorial - Broken out section View Tip

Al Whatmough — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 05:00:00 +0100

You can use any closed loop to create a broken out section view if it is pre-selected not just a spline! To learn more about Broken out section views check out our SolidWorks Fundamentals Video based SolidWorks training Series.

[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

5 great Excel tips for New users

Al Whatmough — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 04:02:29 +0100

Although at Inspirtech we typically focus on SolidWorks Tutorials I would like to take a moment to show you some great Excel tips! Download the Excel file that goes along with the video here Multiplication Table

[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

SolidWorks Tutorial - Speed-up SolidWorks Workflow

Al Whatmough — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 21:19:17 +0100

When modeling in SolidWorks more keyboard shortcuts can be access by creating a mapping to the Shortcut bar on your mouse gestures wheel. Step by Step Instructions: With a part, drawing or Assembly Open Right-Click over blank space on the command m...

[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

SolidWorks Tutorial - Educational License Notes

Al Whatmough — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:59:53 +0100

Educational marks cannot be removed for files saved with a student or EDU copy of SolidWorks. This includes templates to be carefull!. Complete SoidWorks Tutorials @ www.Inspirtech.com

[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

SolidWorks Prank - The delete Key

Al Whatmough — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:58:26 +0100

When creating keyboard shortcuts be careful you can inadvertently reassign the Delete key

[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

SolidWorks Tutorials - SolidWorks Keyboard Shortcuts

Al Whatmough — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:52:04 +0100

Work more efficiently by setting up Keyboard Shortcuts Right Click over one of the toolbars and select customize Select the "Keyboard" Tab Create mapping for your most used commands. Some common SolidWorks commands are: Measure Normal too Mass Properties Custom Properties Section view

[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

SolidWorks Tutorial - Create Slots with Bi-Directional Offsets

Al Whatmough — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:25:03 +0100

In this SolidWorks Tutorial I will show you how you create a slot using a Bi-Dirrectional Offset. Remember, if you are creating an offset of a part that is based on a single line or arc you can sue the Slot Sketch tool. Step by Step Instructions: Sketch the center...

[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

SolidWorks Tutorial - My first SolidWorks Part

Al Whatmough — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 22:26:10 +0100

This SolidWorks tutorial is intended for a new SolidWorks users. As we work through the tutorial keep in mind the importance of keeping your sketches fully defined. 1. Start an new part in SolidWorks (In this lesson our goal is to introduce you to how to create sketches and features. ...

[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Inspirtech Brings Training Video Capabilities to the Task Pane of SolidWorks 2010 CAD Software

Al Whatmough — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Enables Designers and Engineers to learn SolidWorks at their own pace Tehachapi, April 23, 2010 - Inspirtech.com today announced that its SolidWorks Fundamentals offering supports SolidWorks® 2010 3D CAD software with new capabilities for learning the software by video from directly within the...

[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Finite Element Analysis with SolidWorks

Al Whatmough — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 08:00:00 +0100

When designing parting in SolidWorks it is important to be able to validate your design and analyze stress concentrations in the model. This is done using a process called FEA or Finite Element Analysis. With SolidWorks this is done with an Add-In called Simulation. For users who just need to...

[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Symmetry Mate

Al Whatmough — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 08:00:00 +0100

The above video is taken dirrectly for the SolidWorks Fundamentals by inspirtech, a great structured learning resource for new SolidWorks users.

[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Curve Driven Patterns Tips

Al Whatmough — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 08:00:00 +0100

In SolidWorks there are a number ways of creating patterns. You can use sketch based patterns or Feature based patterns. Each type of pattern has its advantage. In this video (Taken Dirrectly from SolidWorks Fundamentals) we will look at curve Driven feature patterns. Additional, as we do...

[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Installation FAQs

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100

As the name suggests, this topic covers the SolidWorks Installation FAQs. If you have questions like; what should I do to my system prior to a new installation? Or how do I uninstall SolidWorks from my computer? Or why is it recommended to turn off anti-virus scanning when installing SolidWorks?...

[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Deleting a Row from General Table

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100

This question came up on the SolidWorks Forums today and after answering it I thought of sharing it up. You have inserted a General table in the SolidWorks drawing and accidentally added one extra Row. Now you want to get rid of that line. As usual you’ll right click on the specific Row you want...

[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

HOW TO CHANGE/SWAP TEMPLATE/SYSTEM OPTIONS IN SOLIDWORKS

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:00:00 +0100

I have heard this request many times so putting it up over here. The whole credit for this should go to Stefan Berlitz of http://solidworks.cad.de/ http://swtools.cad.de . Without his wonderful macro, this option might not have been possible. Read more here: ...

[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Different ways to make a SLOT

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Different ways to make a SLOT When one thinks of slot, generally the obround shape comes into mind. I have seen various posts where a user has asked about making a slot or obround cut. There can be several ways to create a slot and one may adopt the method which he/she finds easy and quick to...

[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Interview with NOVEDGE

Al Whatmough — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

I was recently was given the opportunity to do in interview with NOVEDGE. The discussion was about video based training produced by Inspirtech. It was the perfect time to think about and reinforce what the core vaules are for us here at inspirtech.