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SolidWorks Toolbox Browser: Adding Property Values with the Help of Excel

The SolidWorks Toolbox Browser is one of the most used add-ins by SolidWorks users, and supports international standards, including: ANSI and ISO. You can use the Toolbox Browser directly from the Toolbox Design Library task pane, in order to access Toolbox components. In addition, you can right-click and drag the component in the assemblies option by selecting the proper parameters (length, width, etc.).

Interestingly, if a hole is made using the Hole Wizard/Toolbox it will automatically recognize the hole diameter and depth. On the contrary, the inserted fasteners do not contain custom properties that you want. You must manually add the description and the required part number per size to identify it in the nomenclature of a part. This task is done manually and repetitively, and with each new part addition and size. This method is commonly used and known by most users. The parameter configuration is available through the System Options or in the Toolbox Menu

There is a hidden button in the control panel of the Toolbox and it gives you the option to export data to Toolbox parts in Excel format.

Furthermore, through the power of Excel, quickly and easily insert the configuration specific property. Imagine being able to add or edit the description of a thread length, screw size, and diameter with the help of using Excel. Finally, you can import the file into the Toolbox configuration and your descriptions will be added to the Customize Hardware page.

Visit our YouTube channel My3DXperts for the in-depth video of this technical tip, or for other interesting tips: My3DXperts Tech Channel. If you would like to learn more about the design tools in SolidWorks, you can request a free SolidWorks trial on the SolidWorks website. *** SolidXperts is a SolidWorks Value Added Reseller with locations in the northeastern US and Canada. You can read more from them on the SolidXperts blog.

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How to Get Speedy with SolidWorks Enterprise PDM - SolidWorks India Fans

As summer sets in and vacation season begins, productivity and time management are two topics that cross an engineer’s mind. How much did your team get done this week? Were you able to manage your time well? Were you efficient when you did your work? How much time did you spend performing menial tasks such as looking for the most current version of a file, finding a lost file or recreating a lost file? Studies show that engineers spend as much as 30 percent of their workday on data management tasks, such as searching for part files and referencing files? SolidWorks Enterprise PDM solutions can help alleviate your pains. By switching to SolidWorks EPDM, you could greatly increase your organization’s productivity: you can save time on version control because the software can take care of that for you.

Moreover, searching for lost files will be a thing of the past – you won’t need to spend time reworking old models or creating new ones because EPDM will help you locate all components of your product design. Imagine what you can do with 30 percent more time: optimize your product, focus more on production, learn more about how to use SolidWorks, have a longer brainstorming meeting with your design team, or have a shorter workday. The possibilities go on forever. To learn more about how Enterprise PDM allows you get your project done faster with increase productivity and efficiency, watch our video.

Want to see how SolidWorks can help you win new business and get to market faster? Request an in-person SolidWorks demo today.

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As summer sets in and vacation season begins, productivity and time management are two topics that cross an engineer’s mind. How much did your team get done this week? Were you able to manage your time well? Were you efficient when you did your work? How much time did you spend performing menial tasks such as looking for the most current version of a file, finding a lost file or recreating a lost file?

Studies show that engineers spend as much as 30 percent of their workday on data management tasks, such as searching for part files and referencing files? SolidWorks Enterprise PDM solutions can help alleviate your pains. By switching to SolidWorks EPDM, you could greatly increase your organization’s productivity: you can save time on version control because the software can take care of that for you.

- See more at: http://blogs.solidworks.com/solidworksblog/2013/06/how-to-get-speedy-with-solidworks-enterprise-pdm.html#sthash.jhPf1a1D.dpuf

As summer sets in and vacation season begins, productivity and time management are two topics that cross an engineer’s mind. How much did your team get done this week? Were you able to manage your time well? Were you efficient when you did your work? How much time did you spend performing menial tasks such as looking for the most current version of a file, finding a lost file or recreating a lost file?

Studies show that engineers spend as much as 30 percent of their workday on data management tasks, such as searching for part files and referencing files? SolidWorks Enterprise PDM solutions can help alleviate your pains. By switching to SolidWorks EPDM, you could greatly increase your organization’s productivity: you can save time on version control because the software can take care of that for you.

- See more at: http://blogs.solidworks.com/solidworksblog/2013/06/how-to-get-speedy-with-solidworks-enterprise-pdm.html#sthash.jhPf1a1D.dpuf

As summer sets in and vacation season begins, productivity and time management are two topics that cross an engineer’s mind. How much did your team get done this week? Were you able to manage your time well? Were you efficient when you did your work? How much time did you spend performing menial tasks such as looking for the most current version of a file, finding a lost file or recreating a lost file?

Studies show that engineers spend as much as 30 percent of their workday on data management tasks, such as searching for part files and referencing files? SolidWorks Enterprise PDM solutions can help alleviate your pains. By switching to SolidWorks EPDM, you could greatly increase your organization’s productivity: you can save time on version control because the software can take care of that for you.

- See more at: http://blogs.solidworks.com/solidworksblog/2013/06/how-to-get-speedy-with-solidworks-enterprise-pdm.html#sthash.jhPf1a1D.dpuf

As summer sets in and vacation season begins, productivity and time management are two topics that cross an engineer’s mind. How much did your team get done this week? Were you able to manage your time well? Were you efficient when you did your work? How much time did you spend performing menial tasks such as looking for the most current version of a file, finding a lost file or recreating a lost file?

Studies show that engineers spend as much as 30 percent of their workday on data management tasks, such as searching for part files and referencing files? SolidWorks Enterprise PDM solutions can help alleviate your pains. By switching to SolidWorks EPDM, you could greatly increase your organization’s productivity: you can save time on version control because the software can take care of that for you.

Moreover, searching for lost files will be a thing of the past – you won’t need to spend time reworking old models or creating new ones because EPDM will help you locate all components of your product design.

Imagine what you can do with 30 percent more time: optimize your product, focus more on production, learn more about how to use SolidWorks, have a longer brainstorming meeting with your design team, or have a shorter workday. The possibilities go on forever.

To learn more about how Enterprise PDM allows you get your project done faster with increase productivity and efficiency, watch our video.

Want to see how SolidWorks can help you win new business and get to market faster? Request an in-person SolidWorks demo today.

- See more at: http://blogs.solidworks.com/solidworksblog/2013/06/how-to-get-speedy-with-solidworks-enterprise-pdm.html#sthash.jhPf1a1D.dpuf

As summer sets in and vacation season begins, productivity and time management are two topics that cross an engineer’s mind. How much did your team get done this week? Were you able to manage your time well? Were you efficient when you did your work? How much time did you spend performing menial tasks such as looking for the most current version of a file, finding a lost file or recreating a lost file?

Studies show that engineers spend as much as 30 percent of their workday on data management tasks, such as searching for part files and referencing files? SolidWorks Enterprise PDM solutions can help alleviate your pains. By switching to SolidWorks EPDM, you could greatly increase your organization’s productivity: you can save time on version control because the software can take care of that for you.

Moreover, searching for lost files will be a thing of the past – you won’t need to spend time reworking old models or creating new ones because EPDM will help you locate all components of your product design.

Imagine what you can do with 30 percent more time: optimize your product, focus more on production, learn more about how to use SolidWorks, have a longer brainstorming meeting with your design team, or have a shorter workday. The possibilities go on forever.

To learn more about how Enterprise PDM allows you get your project done faster with increase productivity and efficiency, watch our video.

Want to see how SolidWorks can help you win new business and get to market faster? Request an in-person SolidWorks demo today.

- See more at: http://blogs.solidworks.com/solidworksblog/2013/06/how-to-get-speedy-with-solidworks-enterprise-pdm.html#sthash.jhPf1a1D.dpuf

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Exploded Views Made Easy with SolidWorks Composer

In our customer surveys, we've noticed the importance of creating exploded views, particularly for manufacturing assembly instructions and user manuals. For some, creating exploded views can be an extremeley tedious--and ultimately costly--process. However, Composer's explode tools make the process of making these views instantaneous and intuitive.

With Composer, pre-programmed explode tools let you move multiple parts at one time while simultaneously positioning them at incremented distances apart from one another, instantly producing a professional-looking view. Moreover, if you have to make an adjustment, you can simply use the linear translation tool to get your view exactly how you want it.

Check out the video below to learn more.

  For more information on how SolidWorks Composer can help you create technical publications quicker and easier, check out our User Manual video series. 

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SolidWorks Tech Tip: Symmetry Fixtures on Shell Elements

If you have ever used symmetry on a surface body or solid body on which shell elements are defined, you would have had to use a special technique using an advanced fixture. The Symmetry Fixture would not work, as it required you to select a face for the symmetry definition. If you had tried to apply a Symmetry restraint on the cut face of a component defined with shells, you would have received the following warning message.  

  Therefore, in order to apply symmetry to components defined with Shell elements, you would have needed to use the Use Reference Geometry fixture as seen below. And depending on your reference, you would have to be very careful with which buttons you selected for Translation and Rotation.  

  Well, today I'm here to tell you that this limitation of the Symmetry Fixture no longer exists. We no longer need to select a cut face for defining symmetry. We can NOW select a symmetry 'edge,' so anything defined with shells can now use the Symmetry fixture. Below, you will see a thin plate defined with Shell elements. And as you can see, I'm using the Symmetry fixture, choosing the 'edge' of the plate. Hitting the green check mark, the symmetry fixture is defined. So now, we have a faster and easier way to apply symmetry on components defined with shells.  

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If you would like to learn more about the design tools in SolidWorks, you can request a free SolidWorks trial on our website.

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How to Replace the Viewport Compass with your Company Logo

Have you ever wanted to replace the boring viewport compass with something else like your company logo?

  First import your 3D Company logo (if you have one) into Composer and then save it as a Project (.smgXml), this will create a geometry file (.smgGeom) for your logo.

  To select the compass, click Environment > Compass in the Collaboration pane. You can also select the compass in the viewport by dragging a selection box, but only if the compass is the only actor selected.

In the Properties pane, go to Geometry path and search for the logo geometry file location (i.e companylogo.smgGeom).

Just like the Compass tool, it will rotate when you rotate the model around. However, you cannot change camera views by clicking the compass. Only the default compass is clickable. The compass will always be grey because geometry files do not contain properties. Hint: you can also replace the Compass with the same model in the Viewport to better visualise the orientation.

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John Lam is an Applications Engineer at TMS CAD Centre, a SolidWorks Value Added Reseller in Scotland. You can read more from John on the TMS CAD Centre blog.

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Vikram has developed a cycle operated pump - SolidWorks India Fans

Vikram has developed a cycle operated pump, which can be used for pumping water from rivers, ponds, wells and other water sources at shallow depth. The system comprises a bicycle, rim, belt-pulley, impeller and inlet and delivery pipes. The pump is portable, requires little maintenance.

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SolidWorks Sketch Tool Basics

This video covers the basics of some commonly used sketch tools.  These include convert entities, intersection curve, split entities, jog line, trim tool, and extend entities.  The tools are very useful when creating slightly more complex sketched or if sketch entities need to be created based off existing geometry.  I hope you find this helpful.

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My.SolidWorks Gets the Answers You Need Quicker and Easier

For students trying to get through your design projects, or for instructors trying to help your students, My.SolidWorks makes getting the answers you need quicker and easier! My.SolidWorks is a new online experience that makes engaging with the SolidWorks Community easier than ever.  It gives you a single place to find insight and expertise from all over the SolidWorks Community. The best place to search If you’re in need of a quick answer to a question, My.SolidWorks provides immediate access to forum discussions, online help, YouTube videos, blog posts and more. You can also search all of those sources for answers with a single click.  All of the relevant results are delivered on one page, making it much easier to get in, find an answer, and get back to your design.  Get started My.SolidWorks is open to anyone at http://my.solidworks.com.  You can use My.SolidWorks without registering, but you’ll get the most out of this new site when you’re logged in.  Anyone can sign up for an account, and you can access My.SolidWorks using an existing SolidWorks customer account.  Sign in or sign up today. Read More.... Source: http://blogs.solidworks.com/teacher/2013/04/mysolidworks-gets-the-answers-you-need-quicker-and-easier.html?fromrss=1

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The Pan-American Highway is the longest road in the world

Did you know ? The Pan-American Highway is the longest road in the world. It runs from Fairbanks, Alaska to Buenos Aires, Argentina, stretching 29,800 miles (47,958 km). A portion called the Darien Gap, mostly jungle about 100 miles (160 km) long located in Panama and Colombia, remains uncompleted. Cars and passengers are transported around the gap by ship.

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For all the Engineers and Automotive Lovers This Might Be Special News.

For all the engineers and automotive lovers this might be special news. Patelo, a Spanish engineer has spent over 1200 hours in designing, crafting and drilling the world’s smallest V12 engine. Starting with scrap material and hunks of different materials like steel, bronze and aluminum, the fully operational engine has been designed.

The engine is powered by compressed air injection (0.1kg/sq cm). This allows the engine to trigger the 12 installed 11.3 mm (diameter) pistons which produces an impressive displacement of 12 cubic centimeters.

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Will you be standing in line to get one?

Apple is said to be secretly developing a smart watch with a touch screen that can be used to text, send emails and link to Facebook.

According to the report, Apple could launch the smart watch in the first half of 2013. 

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Introducing SolidWorks Mechanical Conceptual, a new way to jumpstart your design process

SolidWorks Mechanical Conceptual is a tool for conceptual mechanical design that is complementary to the products you use today. It allows you to capture ideas digitally, quickly create 3D concept models, get feedback from internal and external stakeholders, and easily manage multiple concepts before committing engineering time to build.

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Alpha testing at SolidWorks World

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Donn McKinney’s U.S.S. Missouri Propelling Forward with eDrawings

When we first featured Donn McKinney’s U.S.S Missouri project, our friend Donn has further progressed in his work. To give some background to those of you who are unfamiliar with Donn’s project, Donn, a fan of World War II-era US battleships, is currently building a fully operational virtual replica of the U.S.S. Missouri in collaboration with the U.S. Navy. Using the replica, he plans to examine the boat’s functionality.

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eDrawings for iOS with augmented reality in action

eDrawings for iOS with Augmented Reality is now available in the Apple App Store.  If you previously purchased eDrawings for your iOS device, just update it in iTunes to get this new capability.

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I came across a real Holmatro spreader in the Partner Pavilion at SolidWorks World 2013 in Orlando. It turns out we are using that product as one of our eDrawings sample files.