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Author Archives: Joseph Richter
When importing DXF/DWG data, tracing sketch pictures, or importing ECAD circuit board routes into a part or a drawing you may find yourself working with a overly complex sketch. To improve the import processing time of these files you should pay close attention to the import options and clear the “Add Constraints” check box. This will prevent SolidWorks from adding relations to the sketch entities such as horzontal, vertical, concentric and so on. If you attempt to move any of the entities in the sketch after … Continue reading
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Tagged Import Export, Performance, Sketch, Sketch Picture, Sketching, Tips and Tricks
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This webcast covers some of the new features and enhancements to SolidWorks 2012. Topics include: – Sketching – Features – Parts Download (right click, to save link as…) Play Right click video once it starts playing for options.
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Tagged Features, Parts, Sketch, Sketching, SW Environment, What's New
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This webcast covers the new functionality offered in SolidWorks for design optimization. Some of the topics covered include: – Design Intent -Model Preparation – Sensors – Creation of Design Studies – In-context modeling strategy Download (right click, to save link as…) Play Right click video once it starts playing for options.
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Tagged Assemblies, Automation, Configurations, Design Intent, Tips and Tricks
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This webcast covers the use of the DimXpert and the TolAnalyst Tools in SolidWorks. Topics include: – DimXpert – ASME14.41 Part Dimensions – TolAnalyst – Assembly tolerance stack up analysis – Quick Creation of Drawings Download(right click, to save link as…) Play Right click video once it starts playing for options.
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Tagged Assemblies, Dimensions, DimXpert, Drawings, Import Export, Parts, TolAnalyst, Tolerancing
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