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SolidWorks, the CATIA Kernel & Direct Modeling

Paul Hamilton — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:13:53 GMT

In my last blog post: Technology and the Product Development Process, one of the readers asked a great question:Paul, I know it is coming out in bits and pieces, but at SolidWorks World there is a good deal of reporting about solidworks enhanced direct editing, and [more...]

SolidWorks World 2010: other (non-cloud) annoucements

Matthew Lorono — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:30:39 GMT

With all the news and promotion of SolidWorks, Enovia and cloud computing, some other announcements might’ve gotten lost in the background. Attendance SolidWorks World 2010 had a higher than expected attendance of over 5000 people.� This despite a cut of the [more...]

SolidWorks World 2010 � That�s a wrap�dammit!

Jeff Mirisola — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:18:55 GMT

It�s like it�s the day after Christmas; all the toys have been played with, food and drink consumed and the relatives have left. Now, I just have this weird empty feeling. Not as bad as losing your best friend, though. Close, but� As I�ve come to expect, SolidWorks [more...]

The New SolidWorks Store

Devon T. Sowell — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:23:32 GMT

Yessir! Step right up and purchase your new "Fusion" SolidWorks Water Bottle, only $18.00, plus shipping and handling, ha! Well, that's not my cup of tea, but this could be a new source of books and other useful things, as opposed to fluffy stuff, like [more...]

Open Letter to James Cameron

Steve Johnson — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:09:32 GMT

James, you don’t know me, but I see you have been getting involved in CAD events lately, which is my area of interest. Autodesk University 2009 attendees got a sneak preview of Avatar and you were a key speaker at Solidworks World 2010. I absolutely loved Avatar. [more...]

How will you react to Autodesk�s new upgrade pricing?

Steve Johnson — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:09:32 GMT

As I reported early last year, Autodesk is going to discourage you from paying for upgrades as and when you see fit. It is doing this by charging you 50% of the cost of a full license to upgrade from the previous release. The same 50% cost will apply if you crossgrade [more...]

Editing selected segments of a polyline.

Xanadu — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:26:52 GMT

CAD tip for ACAD2010, LT2010, ADT2010, Civil2010, Map2010:

AutoCAD 2010 can select subobjects of a given entity by holding the Ctrl key when selecting. With the CTRL key you can e.g. select only some segments of a polyline. The grips of the ...

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3DConnexion steps it up

Jeff Mirisola — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:34:02 GMT

I’m a few days behind on this, but 3DConnexion has improved the driver for their 3D mice (mouses?) by automatically determining the optical center of rotation. I was part of the beta testing of this driver and I really like what they’ve done. Rather than [more...]

The wait is over. Bluebeam PDF Revu 8 is here!

Karen Painter — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:20:53 GMT

No more teasers, Bluebeam PDF Revu 8 is alive and ready to download! This new version takes Bluebeam beyond just PDF creation, markup and editing. It�s a complete solution for banishing paper from your workflows. And, with incredible new features that make it super [more...]

PTC University Supports Adoption of a Data Management Solution at Shuttle Inc.

PTC — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:14:57 GMT

With successful adoption of the Pro/INTRALINK system, we will reduce design time and increase our research and development productivity.

Oto Melara Upgrades to a Windchill� PDMLink� Product and Process Control System for Improved Product Development Functionality

PTC — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:14:57 GMT

From a technical point of view, the Windchill PDMLink upgrade was a success. A lot of time and effort will be required from the entire organization to ensure adoption of all new functionality.

Samsung Thales Improves 3D CAD Design and Data Management with a PTC Solution

PTC — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:14:56 GMT

We received valuable information about 3D CAD design and data management from PTC Global Services. We will apply the various methodologies learned through this project and continue to migrate data to the new environment constantly.

TVM Adopts a PTC University Precision Learning Management System to Enhance Project and Document Management Skills

PTC — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:14:56 GMT

The PTC University Precision LMS helps us effectively manage our teams� learning status, improving users� operation skills and reducing the training cost.

SolidWorks World 2011

Jeff Sweeney — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:20:37 GMT

For the record, the rumors of SolidWorks World 2011 being in Columbus Ohio turned out to not be true. SolidWorks World 2011 will be in San Antonio Texas, January 23rd – 26th. Drat, I just purchased a new hot tub and was looking forward to showing it off to all [more...]

2 New Jobs on jobs.DesignReform

David A. Fano — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:11:37 GMT

Positions available at KPF and Johnson Service Group are looking to fill BIM positions

Autodesk Consulting and BOXX Technologies Deliver First Turn-Key Rendering Solution

Autodesk — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:04:52 GMT

Solution Provides Small to Mid-Size Visual Effects Companies with Configurable and Scalable Solution to Meet Rendering NeedsAUSTIN, Texas & SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Feb 09, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- BOXX Technologies, an innovator in high-performance computing systems for visual effects, post-production, graphic design and advanced visualization, together with Autodesk, Inc., a world leader in 2D and 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, today announced the introduction of RenderFarm on Wheels (ROW), the world's first turn-key dedicated rendering system. In developing ROW, BOXX engineers worked closely with Autodesk Consultin...

PDF Underlay and Layers

Mark W. Kiker — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:50:36 GMT

Layers in Underlay Files If the underlay file contains layers, you can control how the layers display after attaching the file. If the file does not contain layer information, the Underlay Layers dialog box does not display any layer information.� Access this by right [more...]

sww10 � solidworks 2011 preview

Jason Raak — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:40:42 GMT

As many of you know, the Wednesday General Session at SolidWorks WORLD is one of the most anticipated sessions every year because you get to see a sneak peak at the next major release of the software. This year, like many others did not disappoint. Below you can [more...]

PTC Global Services Provides a Software Upgrade to Improve Hyundai Powertech�s Design Environment

PTC — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:07:36 GMT

The system upgrade provided by PTC Global Services will help us improve our design environment, collaboration and data management.

PTC University Supports a Successful Pro/ENGINEER� Upgrade at Hyundai Powertech

PTC — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:07:36 GMT

The PTC University Instructor-Led Training was very helpful to learn new upgraded Pro/ENGINEER functionality and to enhance analysis results reliability using Pro/ENGINEER Mechanica.

SolidWorks World 2010 � Tuesday General Session

Brian McElyea — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:00:37 GMT

Tuesday�s General Session opened with Fielder Hiss, VP of Product Management, taking the stage. He introduced SolidWorks Certification Specialists Mike Puckett and Avelino Rochino to talk about the various certifications that SolidWorks offers. They announced that [more...]

Where the Wind Comes Sweeping Down�

Tim Webb — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:59:36 GMT

If you thought I was talking about Oklahoma, think again. In my last 3D Perspectives blog post, I wrote about Keokuk, Iowa leading the world in renewable hydroelectric power, way back in�1913. Today, according to the American Wind Energy Association, Iowa ranks second [more...]

big news from 3dconnexion

Jason Raak — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:58:36 GMT

3Dconnexion has reason to celebrate last week at SolidWorks WORLD 2010 in Anaheim. They announced the release of a new driver for their 3D mice products that allow the user to automatically rotate around the center of the screen or around the users desired point of [more...]

2010 SolidWorks World, Is The Doctor In?

Devon T. Sowell — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:22:53 GMT

Once again, this was my favorite Breakout Session. Coordinated by Mark Biasotti, Product Manager, New Product Concepts, SolidWorks Corp., this session allows SolidWorks users to bring their real world challenges to the conference and get advice and help to increase [more...]

Inhorgenta Europe 2010

Xavier Voisin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:07:36 GMT

Once again, RhinoGold will attend Inhorgenta Jewelry Show in Munich. To see RhinoGold, please, visit FlexiCad Stand. RhinoGold Information in Inhorgenta: Company: FlexiCad Hall: A2 Stand: 122 The 37th International Trade Fair for Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, Precious [more...]

Brickyard VFX Makes a Hole-in-One for Titleist

CGW Magazine — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:00:36 GMT

Boston, Mass. � Artist-owned and -operated bi-coastal effects boutique Brickyard VFX recently contributed VFX to the 2010 ad campaign for Titleist via ad agency Arnold. The multi-spot campaign was directed by @radical.media's Greg Kohs and began breaking before the New Year, with the last spot, "Yardage Book," breaking on Jan. 30.

I.E. Effects Boosts Stereo 3D Pipeline with Isilon Storage

CGW Magazine — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:00:35 GMT

Culver City, Calif. - I.E. Effects has installed an Isilon IQ6000x cluster storage system at its Culver City location. With several large stereoscopic projects currently active, the Isilon system expands the company�s ability to manage the data and throughput requirements of multiple jobs. For clients, it means increased efficiency and reliability for demanding stereo 3D projects.

PC industry Applauds Newly Introduced NVIDIA Optimus Technology for Notebook Computers

nVidia — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:58:00 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif.�Feb. 9, 2010� The computer industry came out in mass support for the new NVIDIA� Optimus� technology announced today.

Anchor Symbol & Equality Constraints

Harlan Brumm — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:52:50 GMT

One item to keep in mind with multiple equality constraints is the anchor symbol. The anchor symbol can be used in multi-segmented, equality constrained dimensions to determine which element will remain stationary. The anchor symbol will not appear if one [more...]

2010 SolidWorks World, Feb. 3, 2010, The Final Day

Devon T. Sowell — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:42:31 GMT

Wednesday was the last day of #SW10. Every year in the General Sesssion a preview of the next version of SolidWorks is shown, so we got to see a few new items in 2011 SolidWorks and we also got a preview of SolidWorks Data Sharing, or SolidWorks PLM.To me, it looked [more...]