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I have made a decision. I will be finishing off a couple of contract jobs I have and then I am going to try and see if I can make a go at making my living helping other SolidWorks users out there.I will be creating a SolidWorks 'Design Support' site where you will  [more...]

I have to vent...Matt Lombard over at DezignStuff.com/blog has been writing about how the blogs about SolidWorks are dying or dead and I agree. SolidWorks corp has been aware of the death of the blogs and asking for help on twitter. Here are my thoughts:Has anything  [more...]

Should updates to the version of software you have be a right or a privilege? I think that everyone should get all updates (read BUG fixes for their $%#! ups) and not have to pay to have SW fix them. Just my thoughts. Have a read at SolidSmack on this. Josh is not  [more...]

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So I have finally launched my new site. http://UsingSolidWorks.com The first newsletter will go out tomorrow morning with some great tips and tricks content. I will be offering a newsletter on a regular basis for free subscribers and there will be premium content at  [more...]

Another tutorial video from UsingSolidWorks on splitting up a part and saving the multi bodies out into an assembly in a few easy clicks. As well a contest for a iPad. You could get a 1 in 25 chance of winning it. Pretty good odds if you ask me http://usingsolidworks.com/members/ipad-contest-and-a-free-20-min-solidworks-tutorial-video/ [more...]

The link mentioned in the video is here: Vary Pattern in SolidJottThe registry entry you are looking for is:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SolidWorks\SolidWorks 2009\User Interface\DialogsSting value = uiCirPatternDlg_coptsValue date = tfmexps_0_esa_360.000000_esc_1_gp_1_pc_1_dexps_359_The  [more...]

Over the last year thousands have contacted me with their SolidWorks modeling problems.What is interesting is that a very large portion of the problems are the same, so your not alone. So instead of bashing your head against your desk and grinding your teeth how about  [more...]

We have had a great year at UsingSolidWorks and we are celebrating with a webinar on the top 10 tips and tricks for SolidWorks this year at UsingSolidWorks. Also we are doing a blow out sale on memberships for $30 for one year! That is a dicount of 50% off the new  [more...]

WOW! 3D scanning you can do for free with a camera. Simply amazing. You just have to check it out youself to belive...https://www.hypr3d.com/ [more...]

PTC just launched Creo - Direct Modeling Express (DME)http://UsingCreo.com [more...]

PTC just launched Creo - Direct Modeling Express (DME)http://UsingCreo.com [more...]

Hey everyone. I will be posting some Google+ only content and some wicked deals on G+ for my courses and also for other CAD related gear and such. But you will have to add me to your G+ account. For those that do not have Google+ let me know and if I have any invites  [more...]

Normally this would be behind the paywall at http://UsingSolidWorks.com/members for the cheap cheap cost of 55/year where you get 60+ hours of video tutorials like this one... Anyhow enjoy. [more...]

Here are some great tutorials on surfacing! Scroll down for 60+ minutes of video tutorials...Click here for SolidWorks surfacing a Bugatti Veyron tutorials [more...]

At UsingSolidWorks we have an awesome opportunity to learn some ninja tips and tricks from on of the best SolidWorks users out there Phil Sluder of TriAxial Design and Analysis http://www.triaxialdesign.com. I learn something from Phil each and every time we talk and  [more...]

Importing data or models from other CAD and 3D modeling platformsJoin us for a Webinar on February 24Space is limited.Reserve your Webinar seat now at:https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/805086043Have you ever received or found a model you needed online from another  [more...]

I will be presenting a free webinar on design tables and VBA to speed up your designs. Space is limited and the webinar is nearly full so go and sign up here. http://solidjott.com/free-webinar/2010/10/13/ [more...]

Here is a teaser of what is coming up from me :) [more...]

There will be some major changes happening to this site over the next couple of weeks. Some may not like the changes and I do appologize but things have to be done to make this site more useful and profitable.There are some exciting things coming and I hope you will  [more...]

Live coverage from Lou Gallo of SolidWorks Heard<a href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php?option=com_mobile&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=b78eeeb227" mce_href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php?option=com_mobile&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=b78eeeb227"  [more...]

Wow now this is cool a 3D printer with a very affordable price and it sits on your desk! Check out this interview by Chris McAndrew of 3DEngrThanks Chris! [more...]

Here is a great interview by Kenneth Wong from Virtural DesktopThank you Kenneth! [more...]

I was very lucky to get Jon Hirschtick to do a interview for me on the floor of the partner pavilion. For those that do not know Jon is the founder of SolidWorks and about as geeky as they get. Thank you Jon for doing this for me!Hear are some more links to some other  [more...]

Live coverage from Lou Gallo of SolidWorks Heard<a href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php?option=com_mobile&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=e25dcc1cba" mce_href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php?option=com_mobile&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=e25dcc1cba"  [more...]

Live coverage from Lou Gallo of SolidWorks Heard<a href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php?option=com_mobile&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=5f3c244050"  [more...]

Live coverage of SolidWorks World 2010 Will be seen here starting with the general session as seen by Lou Gallo from SolidWorks Heard [more...]

Here is episode 5 of MechanicalMashup Feel free to visit http://MechanicalMashup.tv for more episodes [more...]

Episode 1 of my new podcast is up at MechanicalMashup.tv and Ill post one or two here to interest youYou can go the the site for morehttp://MechanicalMashup.tv [more...]

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Here is a tutorial on misc tips and tricks.. enjoy!Here is a link to the video file... [more...]

Here is the vary handy (Booo bad pun...) but very aggravating Vary function on patterning features. Although I could just get this to work it seems to me to be a function that was much much more stable in the past.Here are the files used in the castLinearCirularHere  [more...]

Design Tables with Lou Gallo of the SolidWorks Heard podcastHere is the video for download HERE [more...]