Is Your SolidWorks Data in Shape?

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Razorleaf has just released the new CADFIT tool for public consumption.  I don’t recommend actually eating or consuming the tool, but I do recommend that you use it.  “Well of course you do, you work for Razorleaf.”  Okay, that factor not withstanding, CADFIT is a really great tool to help you determine the health of your SolidWorks files, to check and see if they are “fit.”   Continue Reading

Reduce-Reuse-Recycle… Data?

Recycle Icon GlossyI’ve sold and demo’ed it all. SolidWorks, Pro/ENGINEER, SDRC, Autodesk, you name it. And one of the biggest selling points that we had for parametrics was the argument for data reuse. “Why would you spend all day doing File, Save As when you can build once and use as many times as you want?” Besides, its popular to recycle these days – even if you’re just recycling data.  Continue Reading

Missed the SolidWorks User Group in South Carolina?

Design Automation Presentations Available Online Now

CU-ICAR LogoGreat people, fascinating conversations, and an incredible venue (not to mention pretty good burgers, too). Yes it was another fine showing by the Greenville SolidWorks User Group at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) in South Carolina. Not only did you feel the magic of being right down the street from the famous US BMW plant, but the auditorium and the breakout classrooms were packed to the gills with the best in technology.

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Design Automation: It’s Not About Mouse Clicks

Hand on Computer MouseDesign Automation is becoming an issue that more and more people are paying attention to. Part of this is because new tools like DriveWorks and TactonWorks are emerging that are tightly integrated with a designer’s CAD platform of choice. The unfortunate part is that within the marketing messages the true power (and purpose) of design automation is being obscured. These tools are meant to do much more than save a few mouse clicks.

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