In the recent multi-body thread on the SolidWorks forum, there was a side discussion about zero thickness geometry. It later spilled over into twitter and other places. This topic comes up every now and…
‘A while ago I wrote a post called Quest for Input Device, and then another one called Design Challenge: Ultimate CAD Input Device. This was all started by a pain…
Until I get a touch screen I can run SolidWorks on, I feel that every other input device I use is going to come up short. I”ve hated mice ever…
Asking SolidWorks users, or anybody for that matter, for suggestions is always an interesting affair. I always enjoy reading the suggestions when SolidWorks opens up Brainstorm or whatever they call…
I’m not an interviewer, or at least not a good one, as you will see shortly. And my video editing skills are non-existent. Still, watch this 10 minute interview with…
When you step out of your usual range of experience, you tend to learn. The last couple of days have been a huge learning experience for me. First, I’ve got to…
Tony Affuso is the leader of UGS – Siemens PLM. Very much a fixture and figure in the industry. So when he had something to say about SolidWorks’ foray into…
Cadalyst magazine put together a podcast of a panel discussion on the topic of direct modeling vs parametric modeling. If you want to live the experience on your own, here…
Let’s say that you want to be the next Jon Hirschtick. You want to kill SolidWorks in the way that J wanted to kill AutoCAD or Pro/E. How would you…
I want you all to listen to this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hwi2XgkSi8o It’s a video clip of Mr. Sicot explaining stuff. I’ll wait here while you listen. Ok, done? Maybe you need to…