Free SolidWorks from Performance Constraints, Pt 17 - use large design review to open large assemblies quickly, navigate FeatureManager design tree, measure distance, create cross sections, hide/show components, Josh Altergott, CATI Tech Notes, May 21, 2013

Free SolidWorks from Performance Constraints, Pt 16 - set envelope in component properties to reduce level of detail in SolidWorks parts, assemblies, Josh Altergott, SolidWorks Blog, May 16, 2013

PTC Channel Doing Well, DS/SIMPOE Update - PTC's channel revenue across all product areas was up 7% in constant currency; Dassault has no plans to change any partner plug-ins or SIMPOE-Mold, Monica Schnitger, Schnitger Corp Hot Topics, May 13, 2013 

What's New in SolidWorks 2013: Section View Assist, Pt 1 - quickly generate cutting lines for section views without drawing sketch entities, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion, May 10, 2013

Going with the Flow: Dassault Joins the Bid for Mold Simulation with Acquisition - acquires injection-mold simulation software maker Simpoe for simulating liquid flow, mold warpage, cooling, Kenneth Wong, Virtual Desktop, May 10, 2013

PowerSurfacing from IntegrityWare - SolidWorks add-in to extend surfacing capabilities, easy UI, but icons without labels in CommandManager, more live demo parts needed, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff Blog, May 9, 2013

Free SolidWorks from Performance Constraints, Pt 14 - turn off flexible subs to lessen extra calculations, minimize need of top level mates while structuring assemblies in SolidWorks, Josh Altergott, SolidWorks Blog, May 9, 2013

More Detail on the GW3D Blend - exploring blend feature in Surfacing add-on for SolidWorks, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff Blog, May 7, 2013

Free SolidWorks from Performance Constraints, Pt 13 - remove excess detail from parts, assemblies once downloaded, combine solid bodies to attain detail free vendor part, Josh Altergott, SolidWorks Blog, May 7, 2013

Review: GeometryWorks 3D - Surfacing Add-On for SolidWorks - adds 2 toolbars, 2 menus, for $1000, it has specialized tools like revolve, wrap/tube, blend/multiblend, conic surface, project surface, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff Blog, May 6, 2013

Free SolidWorks from Performance Constraints, Pt 12 - adjust display state, configuration for part/assembly, use faster hardware to enjoy real view appearance, Josh Altergott, SolidWorks Blog, May 2, 2013

Free SolidWorks from Performance Constraints, Pt 11 - adjust image quality setting at assembly level, propagate setting in sub-assemblies, part components, increase RAM to process image faster, Josh Altergott, SolidWorks Blog, Apr 30, 2013

Free SolidWorks from Performance Constraints (FSWPC-13-#10) - set SolidWorks options to optimal for modeling, Josh Altergott, SolidWorks Blog, Apr 25, 2013

Free SolidWorks from Performance Constraints (FSWPC-13-#9) - turn off options adjusted for best appearance by Windows, typical machine can gain performance improvement by 16%, Josh Altergott, SolidWorks Blog, Apr 23, 2013

Q&A: Keeping Up with the US Dept of Defense Design Requirements - talk about evolution of model-based engineering, model based definition, department of defense adopting MBD/MBE, Kristen Wilson, SolidWorks Blog, Apr 22, 2013

Free SolidWorks from Performance Constraints (FSWPC-13-#8) - convert files to latest version of SolidWorks to increase performance, save time, minimize rebuild times, Josh Altergott, SolidWorks Blog, Apr 18, 2013

My. SolidWorks.com - focuses on key sources in SolidWorks community, can be used via web browser, active SolidWorks subscription customers get most benefits, Axis CAD Solutions, Apr 11, 2013

Free SolidWorks from Performance Constraints (FSWPC-13-#7b) - comparing different levels of graphics cards, Josh Altergott, SolidWorks Blog, Apr 11, 2013

What's Majorly New in SolidWorks Simulation 2013 - use 'render shell thickness' tool to visibly check shell geometry, apply course mesh when defining study, conduct sub-modeling study, Aaron Magnin, The HRS Blog, Apr 6, 2013

Free SolidWorks from Performance Constraints (FSWPC-13-#6) - determine HDD for SolidWorks based on speed, price, Josh Altergott, SolidWorks Blog, Apr 4, 2013

Free SolidWorks from Performance Constraints (FSWPC-13-#5) - opt for processor with faster clock speed, ensure SolidWorks’ ability to use cores properly, Josh Altergott, SolidWorks Blog, Apr 2, 2013

SolidWorks 2013 Update - SP3 allows c2 relation between partial ellipse, spline, intersect tool without using invert selection option, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff Blog, Apr 1, 2013

Free SolidWorks from Performance Constraints (FSWPC-13-#4) - improve hardware performance by hyper-threading processor cores, include additional cores to impact photo rendering, Josh Altergott, SolidWorks Blog, Mar 28, 2013

Free SolidWorks from Performance Constraints (FSWPC-13-#3) - check workstation activities to determine number of cores required, evaluate daily use before purchasing machine, Josh Altergott, SolidWorks Blog, Mar 26, 2013

Free SolidWorks from Performance Constraints (FSWPC-13-#2) - hardware testing - know requirements of model, modeling methods to determine RAM requirements, Josh Altergott, SolidWorks Blog, Mar 21, 2013

Free SolidWorks from Performance Constraints - introduction, details of baseline test, Josh Altergott, SolidWorks Blog, Mar 19, 2013

SolidWorks Costing - What's New for 2013 - highly configurable tool, updates in real time, has option to perform costing on turned parts, Brandon Loeb, The HRS Blog, Mar 11, 2013

SolidWorks World 2013, Orlando - Bigger and Better? Let's Discuss - presentation by Dassault CEO Bernard Charles on 3DExperience, Mechanical Conceptual product announced, SolidWorks to focus on channel execution, coverage, Taxal, Feb 5, 2013

SolidSmack Sits Down with SolidWorks CEO Bertrand Sicot - talk about working as CEO, users' reaction for Mechanical Conceptual, SolidWorks positioning itself in Maker Revolution, Simon Martin, SolidSmack, Feb 7, 2013

Hands-On with the New SolidWorks Power Surfacing Plug-In with Paul McCrorey - modeling spoon, game controller; Q&A about PowerSurface vs modo, learning curve, Simon Martin, SolidSmack, Jan 28, 2013

SolidWorks Mechanical Conceptual Introduced But Not Delivered - product still not ready for outside testing, production testing to start in May, aiming at October release, Randall Newton, Graphic Speak, Jan 25, 2013

SolidWorks World 2013: The Ultimate Smackdown Recap - Mechanical Conceptual, My.SolidWorks announced, quadrotors, Festo SmartBird were displayed, Simon Martin, SolidSmack, Jan 25, 2013

At SolidWorks World 2013, Users Get a Peek at What's Coming in Version 2014 - ability to replace view model, thermal properties support in CircuitWorks, slots in hole wizard, ability to make corner gussets, Cyrena Respini-Irwin, Cadalyst, Jan 24, 2013

SolidWorks World 2013, Pt 2: A Sampling of Product Debuts - Mastercam X7, 3DPartFinder for SolidWorks, ExactFlat Design Studio, CAMWorks 2013, KeyShot v4 were unveiled, Cyrena Respini-Irwin, Cadalyst, Jan 24, 2013

My.SolidWorks: 10 Questions with Greg Jankowski - purpose of My.SolidWorks, replacing customer portal/forums, content sources used for browsing SolidWorks, Blog, Jan 23, 2013

SolidWorks World, the 2nd 24 Hours - demo of quadcopters flying robots by Professor Vijay Kumar of University of Pennsylvania, Monica Schnitger, Schnitger Corp Hot Topics, Jan 22, 2013

Live Blog from SolidWorks World 2013, Day 2 - SolidWorks User Group award given, demo of flying robots having multiple uses, Stephen Holmes, DEVELOP 3D, Jan 22, 2013

A Sneak Peak of GTC at SolidWorks World 2013 - workstation's multicore CPU augmented with Quadro, Tesla GPUs can run complex CAD apps at same time on same machine, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Jan 22, 2013

Beloved SolidWorks is Intact - So Far - talk of kernel change shelved in apparent attempt to reassure users, Roopinder Tara, The CAD Insider, Jan 22, 2013

SolidWorks World 2013 Day 2: Festo SmartBird - You Tube, Jan 22, 2013

SolidWorks World 2013 Day 2: Professor Vijay Kumar - robots designed to aid in search, rescue operations, You Tube, Jan 22, 2013

New Product: SolidWorks Mechanical Conceptual - easy-to-use direct modeling tools, history browser, RickyJordan.com, Jan 22, 2013

SolidWorks World, The First 24 Hours - Fielder Hiss discussed SolidWorks Mechanical Conceptual; My.SolidWorks uses Netvibes, Exalead technologies, Monica Schnitger, Schnitger Corp Hot Topics, Jan 21, 2013

SolidWorks World 2013: Complete Day 1 General Session Video - keynote by SolidWorks CEO Bertrand Sicot, My.SolidWorks, SolidWorks Mechanical Conceptual were announced, Matthew West, SolidWorks Blog, Jan 21, 2013

Scenes from SolidWorks World 2013, Part 1 - Roopinder Tara, The CAD Insider, Jan 20, 2013

SolidWorks Mechanical Conceptual aka SWV6 at SWW13 - Fielder Hiss announces new product based on 3DExperience platform to focus on conceptual design process, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:HEARD, Jan 21, 2013

SolidWorks World 2013: Mechanical Conceptual Debut - software program with 2D sketching, 3D geometry building, simple dynamic simulation functions, multiple concept management, mobile apps, tablet support, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Jan 21, 2013

SolidWorks World 2013 - Monday General Session - my.solidworks.com portal, SolidWorks Mechanical Conceptual announced, Brian McElyea, CAD Fanatic, Jan 21, 2013

Live Blog from SolidWorks World 2013 - Mechanical Conceptual with social media capabilities; Bernard Charles, Bertrand Sicot interact with press, Stephen Holmes, DEVELOP 3D, Jan 21, 2013

SolidWorks Announces My.SolidWorks.com Customer Portal - built on Exalead search engine, currently in beta, My.SolidWorks meant to be customized to find user-specific content, Roopinder Tara, The CAD Insider, Jan 20, 2013

Power Surfacing for SolidWorks. Finally, Freeform Modeling in SolidWorks - plug-in provides two primary workflows: import, design; pre-launch price of $750, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Jan 17, 2013

Reading Your License Count on SolidNetWork License Manager - total number of standard licenses shown on license manager is total number of SolidWorks seats purchased, Chris Olson, SolidNotes, Jan 15, 2013

SolidWorks and Backwards Compatibility - Sort Of - users can open SolidWorks 2013 files in SolidWorks 2012 SP5, can insert 2013 file into 2012 assembly, Chris Olson, SolidNotes, Nov 27, 2012

The Upgrades are Coming, The Upgrades are Coming - prepare environment for quick back-up-restore, or upgrade, log in as local administrator, turn off anti-virus, anti-malware service, keep checklist handy, Elba-Gloria LaFleche-Erazo, CAPUniversity, Nov 21, 2012

SolidWorks Electrical Takes on AutoCAD, Pt 3 - unlike in AutoCAD Electrical, relational database manages components, wire list for both schematic drawings, 3D wiring model in SolidWorks Electrical, Steve Wolfe, Graphic Speak, Nov 14, 2012

SolidWorks Electrical Takes on AutoCAD, Pt 1 - exploring history, capabilities of AutoCAD Electrical, Steve Wolfe, Graphic Speak, Oct 31, 2012

SolidWorks Electrical Takes on AutoCAD, Pt 2 - SolidWorks Electrical can design using single-line diagrams, then create associated multi-line diagrams, can copy whole sections of circuit, Steve Wolfe, Graphic Speak, Nov 7, 2012

How to Open SolidWorks 2013 Files in SolidWorks 2012 SP5 - user can view configurations, work with parts, subassemblies but can't edit mates/components in SolidWorks 2013 subassembly, Neil Bucalo, CATI Tech Notes, Oct 12, 2012

The Maturation of SolidWorks - SolidWorks 2013 supports conic curves in sketcher, has cost estimating tool, varying dimension pattern tool, surface/solid intersect feature, Evan Yares, Design World, Oct 5, 2012

Episode 409 - WN2013 - CircuitWorks, Configs & Costing - importing, exporting ECAD file features, managing configuration data, converting simple drilled holes to milled pockets, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:HEARD, Oct 3, 2012

PhotoView 360 2013: Network Rendering - Rob Rodriguez, Axis CAD Solutions, Oct 1, 2012

Episode 407 - WN2013 - Fundamentals & Admin - API, controlling save reminder, documentation, converting files to SolidWorks 2013, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:HEARD, Sep 26, 2012

PhotoView 360 2013: Appearance Target & Filter - Rob Rodriguez, Axis CAD Solutions, Sep 25, 2012

The Deep Secret of SolidWorks 2013 - SolidWorks concerned about its user community, focusing on making SolidWorks V1 better product, Evan Yares, 3D CAD Tips, Sep 25, 2012

What's the Difference Between SolidWorks Standard, Professional and Premium? - Professional suite has photo-realistic rendering capability, eDrawings Professional; Premium suite has broader FEA capability, Cliff Medling, SolidWorks Blog, Sep 18, 2012

The SolidWorks Way - SolidWorks responds to critics quietly, with dignity, rising sales, increasing number of users, refocus on basics, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Sep 17, 2012c

SolidWorks 2013 & What Constitutes a Good Release? - discussing general vs specialized updates, overall impressive release, Al Dean, DEVELOP 3D, Sep 11, 2012

SolidWorks 2013: Raising the Spectre of Backwards Compatibility - mechanics of forward compatibility, SolidWorks 2013 files open as read-only in SolidWorks 2012 SP5, Al Dean, DEVELOP 3D, Sep 12, 2012

PhotoView 360 2013: Modo Materials  - step by step process to use Modo materials as appearances, Rob Rodriguez, Axis CAD Solutions, Sep 14, 2012

Head Start - SolidWorks Education Edition provides career advantage to students, helps set up, manage real-life engineering situations, CAD User, June/July 2012

SolidWorks 2013 Highlights: Conic, Intersect, Dashboard, and More - patterns with varying dimensions, enhanced cost-estimation module, sub-model analysis feature, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Sep 12, 2012

SolidWorks 2013: Mass Properties - inserting center of mass into part, manually input CG location, mass, moments of inertia of any part/assembly, RickyJordan.com, Sep 13, 2012

PhotoView 360 2013: Appearance Copy/Paste - consolidating appearances, Rob Rodriguez, Axis CAD Solutions, Sep 11, 2012

SolidWorks 2013 Best of What’s New - Flat FeatureManager, better equations interface, View Manipulator, Quick Filter, previous release operability, multiple exploded views per configuration, Autoballoon features, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, Sep 12, 2012

SolidWorks 2013 and the Promise of SolidWorks V6 - CAD Admin Dashboard, ability to create envelopes from any component, Conic Sketch tool, thin extrudes of open or closed profiles, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Sep 12, 2012

SolidWorks 2013 Highlights: Electrical and Plastic Modules - 2 add-ons to simulate injection molding process, create 2D diagrams, schematics of electrical components, wiring, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Sep 11, 2012

Full Steam Ahead for SolidWorks - ability to quickly define, adjust conic curves, DraftSight-SolidWorks EPDM integration, faster assembly loading, Randall Newton, Graphic Speak, Sep 11, 2012

SolidWorks 2013 Hits the Street - CAD Administrator Dashboard, costing, sustainability, flow simulation tools, Conics in Sketcher, Intersect features, SolidWorks 2012 SP5 interoperability, Nancy Spurling Johnson, Cadalyst, Sep 10, 2012

Dassault Figures Out Next Year's SolidWorks V6 (Finally) - V6 to be released as conceptual modeler based on CATIA, Ralph Grabowski, upFront.eZine, Sep 11, 2012

SolidWorks 2013: Multiple Exploded Views - select Exploded View command from assembly tab to add additional Exploded View, RickyJordan.com, Sep 10, 2012

SolidWorks 2013: Previous Version Interoperability - working with parts, assemblies in SolidWorks 2012 that were designed/modified in SolidWorks 2013, You Tube, Sep 10, 2012

SolidWorks 2013: CAD Administrator Dashboard - see status, performance, system options settings for each SolidWorks user in company, You Tube, Sep 10, 2012

SolidWorks 2013: Conics in Sketcher  - creating smooth transitions between existing geometries using true conic surfacing, You Tube, Sep 10, 2012

SolidWorks 2013 Product Information Released Today - Varying Dimension Patterns, Section View Assist, network rendering for PhotoView 360, previous release interoperability, Jim TeDesco, CATI Tech Notes, Sep 10, 2012

SolidWorks 2013 Press Event - latest release is not replacement of SolidWorks, demo of augmented reality app that uses eDrawing model on iPad, RickyJordan.com, Sep 8, 2012

Gian Paolo Bassi - SolidWorks 2013 Best Release Ever - technologist makes effective, reassuring spokesman, revived beta program, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Sep 9, 2012

SolidWorks 2013 Sneak Peek: Any Component as Envelope - adjust envelope visibility, load envelopes as lightweight or read-only, Boxer's SolidWorks Blog, Sep 9, 2012

Episode 404 - eDrawings Pro for iPad - overview of new feature set, using new cross section tool​, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:HEARD, Sep 9, 2012

Gian Paolo Bassi on SolidWorks 2013 - talk about developer team, improved QA processes, beta testers, Evan Yares, 3D CAD Tips, Sep 6, 2012

New V6 Based SolidWorks Conceptual Design Product - should be ready earlier than full blown replacement for Parasolid-based SolidWorks, Deelip Menezes of 3D Systems, Deelip.com, Sep 7, 2012

SolidWorks 2013 Sneak Peek: Exclude Components During Interference Detection - filter components with matching cosmetic threads from Interference Detection results, place in separate folder, Boxer's SolidWorks Blog, Sep 6, 2012

SolidWorks 2013 Sneak Peek: Mates in Mirrored Subassemblies - all the standard mates in subassembly are mirrored when creating opposite-hand version while mirroring subassembly, Boxer's SolidWorks Blog, Sep 6, 2012

SolidWorks Syncs Electrical, Mechanical Design Silos - SolidWorks Electrical updates schematic, 3D models in real-time, synchronizing electromechanical designs, maintaining consistency, Beth Stackpole, Design News, Aug 27, 2012

SolidWorks 2013 Sneak Peek: Auto-Dimension While Sketching - automatically adds dimension to geometry when entered during sketching, Matthew West, SolidWorks Blog, Aug 27, 2012

SolidWorks 2013 Sneak Peek: Automatic Routing Along Existing Geometry - Auto Route tool to create route from start point to end point that runs parallel to faces, Boxer's SolidWorks Blog, Aug 27, 2012

SolidWorks 2013 Sneak Peek: Reference Center of Mass in Drawings & Assemblies - center of mass is selectable entity in drawings, ability to add center of mass point in assemblies, Matthew West, SolidWorks Blog, Aug 21, 2012

SolidWorks Gets Into the Electrical Vertical - Q&A about Trace technology, AutoCAD Electrical in competition, pricing, release date, Ralph Grabowski, upFront.eZine, Aug 21, 2012

Introduction to SolidWorks Electrical - SolidWorks Electrical to plan, detail electrical system; SolidWorks Electrical 3D for including electrical design data in overall 3D model, Michael LaFleche, CAPUniversity, Aug 8, 2012

Maximizing SolidWorks Performance (MSWP-12-#3) - options to maintain control at time SolidWorks executes commands, Josh Altergott, SolidWorks Blog, July 17, 2012

Maximizing SolidWorks Performance (MSWP-12-#2) - adjusting Windows visual, user settings, Josh Altergott, SolidWorks Blog, July 12, 2012

Top 10 Reasons Why EPDM Makes SolidWorks Better - files are copied to local user cache, SolidWorks Toolbox data library can be stored inside EPDM Vault, Michael LaFleche, CAPUniversity, July 12, 2012

Hitting the Reset Button: Building the Next Generation of SolidWorks - discussing CGM-Parasolid kernel compatibility at B-rep, feature-levels, blending issues, user concerns, business issues about SolidWorks V6, Evan Yares, 3D CAD Tips, July 10, 2012

Maximizing SolidWorks Performance (MSWP-12-#1) - discussing test environment, model, baseline, Josh Altergott, SolidWorks Blog, July 9, 2012

Gal Raz on Why Dassault Had to Kill SolidWorks - SolidWorks needs to deploy on Dassault's CGM kernel to resolve conflicts with CATIA, needs to be rewritten, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, July 4, 2012

eDrawings App Launches on the iPad - loads, sends 2D, 3D designs via email in lightweight versions, supports DWG, DXF files, provides real-time collaboration, Beth Stackpole, Design News, July 2, 2012

SolidWorks: Breaking Down the Performance Wall - CATI researchers found improvements in SolidWorks' performance 5.5 times by using mix of hardware, software, OS adjustments, Kenneth Wong, Desktop Engineering, July 2, 2012

Using Large Design Review in SolidWorks 2012 - top level review of large design, create section cuts quickly, take measurements, hide/show/filter components to help with visualization, Kelly Scott, Hawk Ridge Systems Blog, June 29, 2012

Sunglass.IO Launches Plug-ins to Import SolidWorks Models and More - Sunglass introduces plug-ins, effective on single click, integration facilities, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, June 28, 2012

After It Launches Next Year, Does SolidWorks V6 Stand a Chance? - missing functions, pricing can be crucial issues, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, June 20, 2012

What Can SolidWorks SimulationXpress Do? - free app can optimize design concepts for performance, evaluate stress, displacement, factor of safety, Paul Hagenow, CAPUniversity, June 20, 2012

Episode 391 - Analysis Libraries - setup, configure analysis library, add analysis features, full analysis parts/assemblies, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:HEARD, June 10, 2012

DFMXpress=Your Free Design for Manufacturing Consulting Inside SolidWorks - integrated tool runs analysis on part, gives feedback on manufacturing issues, Lars Christensen, cadcamstuff.com, June 5, 2012

Making Holes at an Angle, the Easy Way - move face command in SolidWorks, Jeff Setzer, SolidNotes, June 5, 2012

eDrawings iPad App Review - simple interface, easy to import part files, files can be imported manually, available for $1.99, Chris McAndrew, 3D Engr, June 2012

Plastics Tools Overview - plastic part design functions in SolidWorks: draft, rib, intent, mounting boss, snap hook/groove, draft analysis, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, June 3, 2012

Episode 388 - Sustainable Insight - general workflow of SolidWorks SustainabilityXpress, adding, updating sustainable materials, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:HEARD, May 20, 2012

Hardware and Performance -  rebuilding punch holder model in SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Matt Lombard, On the Edge, May 17, 2012

View Your SolidWorks Files on Your iPhone or Android Device - Glovius app supports SketchUp, 3DS, OBJ, STEP, IGES, JT, CATIA V5, Pro/E, NX, Inventor, STL file formats, Lars Christensen, cadcamstuff.com, May 10, 2012

SolidWorks' Dilemma - How to Kill a Successful Product - modeling kernel from competitors, step behavior of Dassault, conflicts with CATIA, being oldest software, Gal Raz, Display States, May 10, 2012

The Dassault Systemes and PTC Modeling Kernel Problem - SolidWorks V6 to use CGM modeling kernel being used by CATIA; Creo Direct will use PTC's Granite modeling kernel, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, May 6, 2012

Episode 386 - eDrawings for iPad - brief overview, items to see from SolidWorks published eDrawing, modified eDrawing from eDrawings Pro, features needed in V2, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:HEARD, May 6, 2012

CADSharp, Massive Vats of SolidWorks API Tutorial Goodness - Keith Rice of CADSharp on ways to extend SolidWorks installation, using APIs to integrate other systems with SolidWorks, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, May 3, 2012

Finally a SolidWorks App for iPad - $1.99 app can animate 3D standard views, 2D drawing views, store files on iPad through iTunes files sharing, Randall Newton, Graphic Speak, May 1, 2012

eDrawings for iPad: Better Late Than Never? - features missing from iPad version: markup, measure, section, hide/show/transparent/open in assemblies, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:HEARD, May 1, 2012

SolidWorks Releases eDrawings for iPad - author wishes for ability to section 3D model, view part properties, turn visibility of parts on/off, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, May 1, 2012

SolidWorks Launches eDrawings for the iPad - floating pane to access component tree in assemblies, doesn’t offer tools for annotation, cross-sectioning, measurement, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, May 1, 2012

eDrawings for iPad from 3DS SolidWorks - view native SolidWorks files directly on mobile device, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion, May 1, 2012

First Look of 3DS SolidWorks e-Drawings for iPad - $1.99, better late than never, Oleg Shilovitsky, PLM Think Tank, May 1, 2012 

Synchronous Sketches with Ordered Features - history modeling is one-directional; Synchronous sketches in Solid Edge are bi-directional, offers blue dot feature, Matt Lombard, On the Edge, Apr 27, 2012

SE vs SW: Sketching, Pt 2 - SolidWorks builds intelligence into data; Solid Edge offers intelligence in interface, Matt Lombard, On the Edge, Apr 24, 2012

Solid Edge vs SolidWorks: Sketching, Pt 1 - SolidWorks adds items to toolbars, has 3D sketch capability; Solid Edge has intersection curves, freesketch tools, Matt Lombard, On the Edge, Apr 20, 2012

New in SolidWorks 2012 - New Mouse Gesture Commands - assign ok, cancel, escape commands as mouse gestures, keyboard shortcut keys, Andrew Lidstone, Javelin Technologies, Apr 20, 2012

SolidWorks 2012 - Select All - selecting objects in parts, assemblies, Ricky Jordan.com, Apr 22, 2012

Free SolidWorks OBJ Export Macro Rocks Extra Hard - tessellation, export options, built-in automation to open in Blender or Octane, customizable in VB, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Apr 13, 2012

SolidWorks Gains a Plastics Module - simulates melted plastic flows during injection molding process, offers database of 5,000 materials specifications, Randall Newton, Graphic Speak, Apr 4, 2012

SolidWorks Plastics Gets the Plastic Design Goodness Flowing - to be offered in 2 packages: plastics professional for part designers, plastics premium for mold designers, mold makers, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Apr 4, 2012

SolidWorks: A Software Company for Engineers with a Passion for Design - users create impressive products like artificial finger assemblies for amputees, iconic guitars, Andy Meek, Design & Dev, Mar 25, 2012

SolidWorks Blogger Sees Future in the Cloud - Lou Gallo of 'SolidWorks Heard!' on getting involved in SolidWorks blogger community, coolest CAD technology in last decade, trends in CAD industry, John Myers, SolidWorks Community, Mar 6, 2012

New Workspace Collaborative Design for SolidWorks - ENOVIA Collaboration Design for SolidWorks working within SolidWorks workflow, John Myers, ENOVIA Community, Mar 6, 2012

SolidWorks World 2012 Partner Pavilion All-Stars - HP Z1 workstation announced, 3DBOXX 4920 XTREME workstation featured, DiamondTouch table, Aras Enterprise PLM, 3Dconnexion product line was showcased, Rita Stange, SolidWorks Community, Mar 13, 2012

Quick and Dirty SolidWorks Hardware Suggestions - choose faster single processor, NVIDIA Quadro 5000 graphics card, running solid state drive gives best performance, Rodney Harper, Fisher/UNITECH, Mar 9, 2012

What Wasn’t Said at SolidWorks World 2012 - kernel change, separate versions of SolidWorks using Parasolid, CGM kernels, larger innovation is currently underway at SolidWorks, Chad Jackson, engineering-matters.com, Mar 1, 2012

Episode 377 - SolidWorks BOM Tips - Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:HEARD, Mar 4, 2012

Borrowing a SolidWorks License from a SolidNetWork License - process for taking license to offsite in pre-SolidWorks 2011, later versions, Josh Altergott, CATI Tech Notes, Mar 5, 2012

Key Takeaways from SolidWorks World 2012 - great presentations, powerful use cases, SolidWorks 2013 preview, top 10 wishlist items, Bill Martin-Otto, CAD/CAM Performance, Feb 28, 2012

SolidWorks World 2012: The Road Ahead to the Next Platform - SolidWorks' CEO Bertrand Sicot on theme for 2012, cloud computing, mobile platforms, SolidWorks fitting into Dassault Systemes family, SolidWorks and PLM, Jeff Rowe, MCADCafe, Feb 27, 2012

SolidWorks World 2012 in a Nutshell - social aspects, general sessions, partner products, future of SolidWorks, Rob Rodriguez, Axis CAD Solutions, Feb 23, 2012

SolidWorks V6 is Not SolidWorks - SolidWorks V6 might be future series of products based upon CATIA, ENOVIA V6 technology, Evan Yares, 3D CAD Tips, Feb 22, 2012

A Summary of Summaries - industry experts like Evan Yares, Randall Newton, Roopinder Tara, Rob Rodriguez present different takes on future of SolidWorks, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, Feb 23, 2012

SolidWorks 2013 Will Launch as Legacy Software - SolidWorks 2012 is most likely be last release of SolidWorks with Parasolid 3D kernel, Randall Newton, Graphic Speak, Feb 22, 2012

SolidWorks: The Kernel Change - 2 versions of SolidWorks will appear, one with Parasolid for legacy's sake, one with CATIA engine for future, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Feb 23, 2012

10 Takeaways from SWW12 - 1.7 million units of SolidWorks have been sold, V6 will be out in 2013, not to worry about transition from Parasolid to CGM, stability, quality issues are being considered, Monica Schnitger, Schnitger Corporation Hot Topics, Feb 21, 2012

SolidWorks World 2012 Coverage: SolidWorks 2013 Features (and Top Requests) - enhancement requests include: use more CPUs, mass properties should include option to automatically put point at center of gravity, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Feb 22, 2012

SolidWorks World 2012 - General Session Day 3, Pt 2 - Photo Journal - top 10 SolidWorks enhancements, sneak preview of SolidWorks 2013, Michael Lord, Feb 20, 2012

What's New Extra's for Sheet Metal 2012 - SolidWorks 2012 features: part reviewer, flat pattern options, document properties, property manager for forming tools, Rebekah Haag, Symmetry Solutions Blog, Feb 19, 2012

SolidWorks Support Monthly FAQ - fix for missing entities in part, assembly FeatureManager after converting data to SolidWorks 2012 format, Robbie Liotta, SolidWorks, Feb 17, 2012

CADFaster - 3D Viewing on the Web - visualization app, CADFaster for SolidWorks offers sections, measurements, screen shots, several visibility options, available for rent, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, Feb 20, 2012

SolidWorks 2013 Sneak Peek - show/hidden bodies feature added to multi-body parts, assembly visualization, eDrawings markup import into SolidWorks drawings, SectionXpert, revision cloud tools added, Ricky Jordan.com, Feb 18, 2012

SolidWorks World 2012 - The Final Big Stage - 3D experience platform includes social innovation, search, content and simulation, 3D modeling options, Lars Christensen, cadcamstuff.com, Feb 20, 2012

Replay SolidWorks World 2012 - links to general session coverage, photos, videos, info on social network, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:HEARD, Feb 16, 2012

New SolidWorks R&D VP Gian Paolo Bassi Will Be Under the Microscope at SolidWorks World 2012 - talk on direction of SolidWorks, vision on product, functional modeling for SolidWorks, moving into construction industry with Live Buildings, Randall Newton, Graphic Speak, Feb 8, 2012

Next Generation SolidWorks to be Direct Edit - new VP of R&D at SolidWorks, Gian Paolo Bassi indicates in his vision for SolidWorks, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, Feb 16, 2012

SolidWorks 2013 Revealed at SWW12 - ability to show hidden bodies in parts, snap shots in any file, quick filter in file open menu, thin extrude supports multiple contours, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:HEARD, Feb 15, 2012

SolidWorks World 2012 - Day 3 General Session Update - SolidWorks 2013 to have previous release interoperability, variable pattern instances, ability to insert multiple parts, Matthew West, SolidWorks Blog, Feb 15, 2012

SolidWorks World 2012 - Day 3 General Session Video - Matthew West, SolidWorks Blog, Feb 15, 2012

Day 3: What's New in 2013 - identify which parts draining graphics card most, revision cloud, bubble notes, comments, e-drawing markup import to SolidWorks drawing, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, Feb 15, 2012

SolidWorks World 2012 - The Midway: The Boat and the Conference - photos of event, Lars Christensen, cadcamstuff.com, Feb 15, 2012

SolidWorks World 2012 - General Session - Day 2, Pt 1- Photo Journal - SWUGN Community awards given, Michael Lord, Feb 16, 2012

SolidWorks World 2012 - General Session - Day 2, Pt 2 - Photo Journal - Howe brothers on designing in SolidWorks, Ben Kaufman of Quirky talks about crowd sourcing ideas, designs, Michael Lord, Feb 16, 2012

SolidWorks World 2012 - General Session Day 3, Pt 1 - Photo Journal - winners in various contests by SolidWorks announced, Michael Lord, Feb 16, 2012

SolidWorks World 2012 Coverage: Day One - CEO Bertrand Sicot talks about SolidWorks 2012 features, Stability increase, innovative designs made in SolidWorks, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Feb 14, 2012

SolidWorks World 2012 - Monday General Session - new VP of R&D introduced, no change in data format in forthcoming V6 release, Brian McElyea, CAD Fanatic, Feb 14, 2012

SolidWorks World 2012 - Day 2 General Session Video - Matthew West, SolidWorks Blog, Feb 14, 2012

SolidWorks World 2012 - Day 2 General Session Update - awards distributed for SolidWorks User Group Network, Howe brothers shared their design ideas, Ben Kaufman from Quirky talked about collaborative design, Matthew West, SolidWorks Blog, Feb 14, 2012

Where is the Link Values Option in SolidWorks 2012? It's Back in SP1.0 - using global variable to link dimensions, Neil Bucalo, CATI Tech Notes, Feb 15, 2012

Feature Density - listing important part of SolidWorks priority wise, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, Feb 14, 2012

SolidWorks World 2012 - Day 1 General Session Update - keynote by CEO Bertrand Sicot, Mike Rowe from Discovery on growing skills gap in US, presentation from Tony Fadell on designing iPod, Matthew West, SolidWorks Blog, Feb 13, 2012

SolidWorks World 2012 - Day 1 General Session Video - Matthew West, SolidWorks Blog, Feb 13, 2012

SolidWorks World 2012 - Monday General Session - NAO robot introduces SolidWorks CEO Bertrand Sicot, Tony Fadell talks about origins of iPod, latest product, Nest, Ricky Jordan.com, Feb 14, 2012

SolidWorks World 2012 - Photo Journal - General Session Day 1 - CEO Bertrand Sicot talks about best innovations, Michael Lord, Feb 14, 2012

SolidWorks World 2012 - Photo Journal - General Session Day 1, Pt 2 - Dassault Systemes CEO Bernard Charles talks about NEPTUNE Canada on transforming ocean science, Michael Lord, Feb 14, 2012 (more SolidWorks articles)

SolidWorks and PLM Story - data management solutions from SolidWorks, connection with ENOVIA, partner's pavilion at SWW 2012, Oleg Shilovitsky, Beyond PLM, Feb 13, 2012 (

Using iPad or iPhone as a 3D Controller for SolidWorks - free to download CADControl, CADRemote apps help interact with SolidWorks while designing, gyros in device help rotate model, Jeff Setzer, SolidNotes, Feb 9, 2012

Large Design Review Mode - offers ability to navigate FeatureManager design tree, measure distances, create cross sections in SolidWorks, Tony Cavegn, Symmetry Solutions Blog, Feb 8, 2012

Simulation Tech Tip: Hidden Gems in 2012 - enhanced meshing technology, solution adaptive meshing technology, fan boundary conditions in SolidWorks Flow Simulation, Michael LaFleche, CAPUniversity, Feb 8, 2012

SolidWorks 2012 - Feature Freeze - ability to set point in feature history where SolidWorks 2012 will not rebuild any previous features, Kelly Scott, Hawk Ridge Systems Blog, Feb 3, 2012

The SolidWorks 'Black Hole' Feature - wrong order of fillet, shell feature brings black hole result in part, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, Jan 30, 2012

About the Freeze Bar - users discussing pros, cons of using freeze bar in SolidWorks 2012, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, Jan 23, 2012

SolidWorks Support Monthly FAQ - methods to save large assembly as single part, saving Toolbox settings in SolidWorks 2012, Robbie Liotta, SolidWorks, Jan 20, 2012

Capabilities of the SolidWorks Shell Command - considering cases of shell failure due to internal cavities inside block, curvature issues, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, Jan 10, 2012

What's New in SolidWorks 2012: Magnetic Lines - adding magnetic line to drawing with magnetic line command from annotations toolbar, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion, Jan 5, 2012

Surfacing Top 10 - users' wish list regarding surface feature in CAD software, improvements in SolidWorks, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, Jan 5, 2012

Your iPad is Now a 3D Mouse for SolidWorks, Rhino, Maya and More (iPhone Soon) - helps in setting up group viewing by allowing multiple connections, manages to access over modeling commands, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Dec 19, 2011

2012 Sketch Dimensions - shorter process to create 2 diameter dimensions in SolidWorks 2012, few old bugs are still present, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, Dec 19, 2011

Episode 365 - New Release Checklist - tips on uninstall/reinstall of SolidWorks, 3rd party product checklist, PDM checklist, macros, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:HEARD, DEC 11, 2011

SolidWorks 2012 Helps Streamline Everyday Jobs - easier to use equations editor, added capabilities from 3DVIA module, better support for dual monitors, multiple-core processors, costing function to estimate cost of design, Mike Hudspeth, Machine Design, Dec 8, 2011

New Inspection Symbols Added to SolidWorks 2012 Symbol Library - race track inspection symbol, 2 new symbols to include with annotation note, symbol for non-dimensional inspection points, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion, Dec 9, 2011

Autodesk University 2011, Pt 3: BIM is Everywhere - cloud-based Autodesk 360 for BIM announced, AEC apps introduced, cloud printing capability for AutoCAD WS by HP available, Cyrena Respini-Irwin, Cadalyst, Dec 8, 2011

SimulationXpress vs SolidWorks Simulation - SimulationXpress can't create mesh plots, apply mesh controls, use adaptive meshing techniques, probe specific points in results, Shaun Bentley, DASI Solutions Blog, Dec 7, 2011

HSMXpress. First Fully-Integrated and Free SolidWorks CAM Solution - 64-bit, multi-core HSM CAM kernel, basic milling machining, support for form tools, 64-bit JavaScript-based post processor system, CNC program editor, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Dec 8, 2011

SolidWorks Performance Test: Share The Love - presenting comparison on how systems will work on typical SolidWorks users, Jeff Setzer, SolidNotes, Dec 5, 2011

Simulating the SuperTruck with SolidWorks - aerodynamically improved truck with smoother nose, burns 25% less fuel, Kenneth Wong, Desktop Engineering, Dec 1, 2011

SNL License Order - Doling out a License - understanding order in which particular user will pull various levels of SolidWorks as user adds-in different components, Al Zullo, CAPUniversity, Nov 30, 2011

SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 363 - Utilizing - helps in managing new assembly performance mode to review large assembly data sets, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:HEARD, Nov 27, 2011

Examining Some Pretty Outlandish Claims - SolidWorks customer struggling with history-based modeling, time consuming workflow, switching to Solid Edge, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, Nov 21, 2011

SolidWorks 2012 Uninstall Changes - advanced options offer easy, efficient uninstall process, Paul Hagenow, CAPUniversity, Nov 9, 2011

SolidWorks 2012: Drawing Enhancements - magnet line to show equal spacing between balloons, ability to auto-insert center marks, highlight changed dimensions, open assemblies, sub-assemblies from drawing views, RickyJordan.com, Nov 13, 2011

Episode 361 - SolidWorks Costing - overview of costing, machined vs sheet metal tools, navigating template manager, feedback interface, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:HEARD, Nov 13, 2011

Upgrading Your Network License Server to 2012 - transferring activation of Solid Network License Manager, uninstall windows control panel, tips for activating SNL, Tony Cavegn, Symmetry Solutions Blog, Nov 11, 2011

The Best Hardware Configuration for SolidWorks CAD Software - 6GB RAM needed, multiple cores not much helpful, consider SolidWorks certified graphics cards and system, CADspeed, Nov 10, 2011

Aras Targets SolidWorks Users with Enterprise PLM - Aras EPLM turns SolidWorks CAD BOM into true item-based, multi-level engineering BOM, offers project collaboration workspaces, Beth Stackpole, Design News, Nov 8, 2011

SolidWorks 2012 Highlights - exploding multibody parts, feature freeze, magnetic lines function, Kenneth Wong, YouTube, Oct 11, 2011

It's About the Little Things - small enhancements in SolidWorks 2012: blank custom properties, unit switcher, discard changes, sheet metal exclude features, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:HEARD, Nov 4, 2011

The SolidWorks Performance Test - open SolidWorks RX utility, run performance benchmark test to measure software performance, Shuvom Ghose, CAPUniversity, Nov 2, 2011

We're Making the Move. Prepare for 2012 - take care of templates, sheet formats, toolbars, files, settings when upgrading to SolidWorks 2012, Jerald Staley, DASI Solutions Blog, Nov 1, 2011

What's New with Connectors in Simulation 2012 - enhancements for connectors provide accuracy for edge weld, linear dynamic studies, creating bolt/pin connector on same component, Ken LaVictor, Fisher/UNITECH, Oct 31, 2011

SolidWorks:Heard! - Episode 359 - Equationomics - new equation UI, overview of equation/dimension/list view, automatic rebuild, solve order in SolidWorks 2012, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:HEARD, Oct 30, 2011

Aras Turns SolidWorks into a Data Chuckin’ PLM  Workflow Beast - built on top of SolidWorks enterprise PDM, extends processes across company, easy to use web browser screen, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Oct 27, 2011

SolidWorks 2012: Ambient Occlusion for 3D CAD - get technical illustrations of designs quickly, without having to turn on PhotoView 360, Lars Petersen, Hawk Ridge Systems Blog, Oct 18, 2011

SolidWorks 2012 - A Hidden Gem (Stone) #SolidWorks #PhotoView 360 - colorful gemstone appearances added to new release, Michael Lord, Oct 20, 2011

Can SolidWorks 2012 Spit the NVIDIA Quadro 2000 GPU Juice? - Quadro 2000 supports RealView, dual monitors, cut visuals on fast rotation or panning, but sluggish performance with large data sets, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Oct 18, 2011

CAD Delivers Breadth of Tools - SolidWorks 2012 offer new drawing tools, lifecycle-based sustainable design assessment, sheet metal tools, simulation capabilities, Laura Carrabine, Design World, Oct 12, 2011

Sketches, Direct Edit, and the BREP - direct edit modeler doesn't remember BREP faces, can't deal with effects of ordered features, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, Oct 17, 2011

Borders Around Portions of a Note in a Table? - Randy Simmons, 3D Vision Technologies, Oct 14, 2011

SolidWorks 2012 Launched - synopsis of SolidWorks 2012 press launch event, Jeff Rowe, MCADCafe, Oct 10, 2011

Episode 357 - SW2012 What's New - Design Simulation - beams, shell mesh enhancements, motion results in sensors, flow simulation tools, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:HEARD, Oct 16, 2011

Farewell and Best Wishes to Jon Hirschtick - SolidWorks employees share their favorite memories of Jon, Matthew West, SolidWorks Blog, Oct 13, 2011

A Conversation with Asheen Phansey, Sustainability Evangelist - SolidWorks executive on ideas, emerging trends affecting sustainability world, people/organizations to put in 'Hall of Fame,' Nicholas Jackson, The Atlantic, Oct 13, 2011

SolidWorks in Transition: Jon Hirschtick Leaves Board; Gian Paolo Bassi Takes Over as VP of R&D - Q&A on plan for transition, vision for SolidWorks future, trends reshaping future of engineering, design software, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Oct 12, 2011

Episode 356 - SW2012 What's New - Document Management - discussing SolidWorks EPDM, Workgroup PDM tools, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:HEARD, Oct 12, 2011

SolidWorks 2012: Magnetic Attraction and Multibody Parts - magnetic lines to organize, align balloon-enclosed objects in drawings, feature freeze feature to prevent unnecessary geometry rebuilds, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Oct 11, 2011

Episode 355 - SW2012 What's New - Evaluation Tools - overview of costing feature, sustainability tools, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:HEARD, Oct 9, 2011

Thoughts On Collaboration: What Challenges Do You Face? - keeping track over design from same domain, understanding relationships between collaborators is crucial to get collaborative capabilities right in SolidWorks, John Ellsworth, SolidWorks Blog, Oct 7, 2011

SW2012 - WPDM Plays Nice with Windows 7 and Vista - SolidWorks introduced 2012, lets browse inside active Workgroup PDM vault, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:HEARD, Oct 6, 2011

Episode 354 - SW2012 What's New - Drawings & Detailing - magnetic lines, display enhancements like c-marks, section views, new workflows, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:HEARD, Oct 5, 2011

2012: Mouse Gestures That Save Time - mouse gesture mapping feature in SolidWorks 2012 helps use commands like 'OK' and 'Cancel' without keyboard, Jordan Tadic, 3DVision Technologies, Oct 5, 2011

SolidWorks - Beyond Kernels - SolidWorks' multi-kernel strategy can offer pleasing user experience to customers in future releases, Natarajan Ramamoorthy, Engineering Global Solutions, Oct 3, 2011

Episode 353 - SW2012 What's New - Assembly Modeling - Large Design Review, ProStep EDMD import & export, Creo, IFC, Unigraphics import, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:HEARD, Oct 2, 2011

Need a Server Farm? Pay for Only What You Need - SolidWorks pricing structure for renting n!Fuze has been controversial, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, Sep 29, 2011

Episode 352 - SW2012 What's New - Part Modeling - sketching, sheet metal, weldments features discussed, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:HEARD, Sep 28, 2011

Episode 351 - SW2012 What's New - Part Features - feature freeze, part reviewer, configurations, improved equations, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:HEARD, Sep 25, 2011

SW2012 Equation Manager - #1 in My Book - measure option, browse and open buttons linked external equation files, automatic rebuild ability, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:HEARD, Sep 23, 2011

SolidWorks 2012 Takes on Money Matters - costing module calculates manufacturing costs using set of preloaded templates with prices for standard sheet-metal, machining operations, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Sep 23, 2011

Green Contest Gives Crash Course in Sustainable Design - light-weight chair design with negative carbon footprint created using SolidWorks SustainabilityXpress wins contest, Beth Stackpole, Design News, Sep 23, 2011

Episode 350 - SW2012 What's New - Infrastructure - introduction, UI, SolidWorks fundamentals, installation, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:HEARD, Sep 21, 2011

SolidWorks 2012: Which New Features will Boost Your Performance? - costing tool, feature freeze, motion optimization, SolidWorks EPDM integrated search, Bill Martin-Otto, CAD/CAM Performance Blog, Sep 19, 2011

SolidWorks 2012 - System Options - Changes - few options moved from general tab, improved hole wizard/toolbox, options for assemblies, external references changed, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:HEARD, Sep 20, 2011

SolidWorks 2012: Command Search - search bar automatically switches to commands option, Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective, Sep 20, 2011

New in SolidWorks 2012: Unit of Measure - units of measure can be changed via pop up menu in status bar, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion, Sep 16, 2011

Fishing and Fatigue - fatigue analysis of base of chair in SolidWorks, 3 stages of failure due to fatigue, Rajat Trehan, CATI Tech Notes, Sep 16, 2011

upFront.eZine at SolidWorks Media Day 2011 - Q&A on SolidWorks in cloud, 3DVIA, ENOVIA; CEO Bertrand Sicot's aims for DS SolidWorks, Ralph Grabowski, upFront.eZine, Sep 15, 2011

New in SolidWorks 2012: Automated Motion Optimization & Other Simulation Enhancements - ability to optimize complex flows of fluids, gases, evaluate forces, stresses, investigate motion characteristics, Matthew West, SolidWorks Blog, Sep 15, 2011

SolidWorks 2012: Unit Switcher - easy access to the status units screen, ability to add units as option to be added to keyboard shortcut, Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective, Sep 14, 2011

SolidWorks 3D CAD Improves Large Assemblies: Large Design Review - quickly open very large assemblies in SolidWorks 2012, ability to take snapshots of graphics area to create images, David Isreal, Hawk Ridge Systems Blog, Sep 14, 2011

New in SolidWorks 2012: Enhanced Equation Editing - automatic determination of proper solve order of equations, automatic rebuild option, support for instance numbers, Matthew West, SolidWorks Blog, Sep 13, 2011

SolidWorks 2012: Cap Colors in Sections - cap colors stays on model, Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective, Sep 13, 2011

Tips for the Engineering Student - and SolidWorks, Too - be early for everything, get organized, be prepared, join engineering club, find career center at school, Marie Planchard, SolidWorks Blog, Sep 13, 2011

New in SolidWorks 2012: Equations - option to include simple equations directly to driving dimensions, automatic solve order, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion, Sep 12, 2011

SolidWorks 2012 Features and Tools to Speed the Design Workflow - costing, feature freeze, large design review, equation editor, swept sheet metal flange, multibody part exploded view, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Sep 12, 2011

SolidWorks 2012: Multi Screen Support - ability to move window in desired direction, tile 2 windows to screen, Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective, Sep 9, 2011

SolidWorks 2012 Improvements (Sneak Peek) - automatic manufacturing cost estimates, feature freeze, forming tool enhancements, large design review, CAPUniversity, Sep 9, 2011

SolidWorks 2012: Recent Documents - ability to pin recent documents to access commonly used files quickly, Jason Raak, RockSolid Perspective, Sep 8, 2011

SolidWorks 2012 - My Favorites - feature freeze, equation editor, improved form tools, ability to select everything in tree, dual monitor support, Jeff Mirisola, Jeff's Tool Shed, Sep 7, 2011

New in SolidWorks 2012: Estimate Costs Quickly with Design Costing - estimate costs for sheet metal, machined components using built-in templates or customized data, Matthew West, SolidWorks Blog, Sep 7, 2011

SolidWorks 2012 Adds Costing Module and Large Design Review Technology - magnetic lines, balloon enhancements, feature freeze, enhanced equation editor, command search, motion optimization features, Randall Newton, Graphic Speak, Sep 6, 2011

New in SolidWorks 2012: User Interface Improvements - improved 'recent documents' window, search commands tool, multiple monitor support, Matthew Lorono, SolidWorks Legion, Sep 6, 2011

SolidWorks Riding a Post-Recession Growth Wave - $236.3 million revenue generated in first half of 2011, new commercial (non-educational) seat sales up 23%, Randall Newton, Graphic Speak, Sep 6, 2011

SolidWorks 2012: What's Hot and What's Not - dual monitor support, option to enable/disable freeze bar, better planes alignment, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, Sep 6, 2011

Live from SolidWorks 2012 Media Event - glimpse of event, Oleg Shilovitsky, Beyond PLM, Aug 31, 2011

At 1.6 Million Seats, is SolidWorks Leaving Inventor in the Dust? - largest sales are in Europe, fastest growing regions include developing companies, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Aug 31, 2011

SolidWorks 2012 News - 90% enhancements in SolidWorks 2012 are driven by customers requests, CAPUniversity, Aug 31, 2011

Model Aircraft Control Surface Spacing and SolidWorks Flow Simulation - considering cases of air flow relative to control surface, 3D Vision Technologies, Aug 11, 2011

Has SolidWorks Lost Their Mojo? - SolidWorks blogs have nothing or little to post, uproar about V6 is doubtful as response for n!Fuze is underwhelming, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, Aug 10, 2011

Four Practical Approaches to Improving SolidWorks Performance - take care of software, hardware performance, keep updating cycle of software, hardware, Josh Mings, CADspeed, July 27, 2011

CAMWorks Makes eDrawings One Cut Better - easy markup tools in eDrawing for adding dimensions, notes to SolidWorks part, Lars Christensen, cadcamstuff.com, July 20, 2011

Visualizing Your Design: SolidWorks and Your Graphics Card - impact of tessellation, OpenGL, rendering functions on performance, Lars Petersen, Hawk Ridge Systems Blog, July 14, 2011

Episode 339 - SolidWorks n!Fuze - re-introduction of n!Fuze, SwYm community interface, sign up process for n!Fuze trial, plug-in installation for n!Fuze web portal, quick overview of n!Fuze release notes, pricing, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:HEARD, July 10, 2011

n!Fuze Review - registration takes time, difficult to understand interface, unorganized links, users find it worthless to test, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, July 4, 2011

Common Q&A for Activation and Licensing Issues - activation count, transferring SolidWorks license for use on another PC, correcting serial number/license, FISHER/UNITECH, June 29, 2011

Rendering Like a Pro in PhotoView 360 2011 - link to model files, presentation on fully integrated interface of PhotoView 2011, Jordan Tadic, SWtuts, June 27, 2011

Reporting Back from the SolidWorks Executive Forum in Minneapolis - small, informal event for managers, networking, best practices, using SolidWorks products, Christine Washburn of SolidWorks, SolidWorks Blog, June 27, 2011

Nonlinear Analysis - linear analysis not sufficient to predict shape, load variation; nonlinear testing becomes crucial, Rajat Trehan, CATI Tech Notes, June 23, 2011

Aero Improvements Give Big Rigs Bigger MPG - aerodynamic truck concept turned into FutureTruck using CFD, SolidWorks software, Keith Barry, AUTOPIA, June 23, 2011

SolidWorks Defense - venerable SolidWorks still has lots going for it, response to Synchronous Technology, rewrite of code, interoperability, more, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, June 22, 2011

Blood in the Water - Solid Edge may be best positioned to take advantage of what author sees as weakness by market leader SolidWorks, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, June 20, 2011

Episode 335 - SolidWorks 2012 Beta - SolidWorks 2012 beta site, installing beta in parallel, 2012 beta program improvements, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:Heard!, June 12, 2011

The DisplayManager - can edit, delete, copy appearances, less useful as compared to display pane in SolidWorks, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, June 13, 2011

The Ease of Architecture in SolidWorks: Project Frog - designing, building modular, energy efficient buildings using SolidWorks, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, May 25, 2011

The Case for Zero Thickness Geometry - examples of realistic zero-thickness geometry in SolidWorks, users share their experiences, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, May 23, 2011

PhotoView 360 Lovers Celebrate. Improved Transparency and More - transparency shadows don't diffuse under non-transparent objects in SP04, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, May 23, 2011

Joy Garon - She'll Learn Ya a Thing or Two - interview of technical product manager at SolidWorks, Jeff's Tool Shed, May 18, 2011

Assemblies or Multibodies? - issue, reasons of having assembly file type in SolidWorks, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, May 16, 2011

SolidWorks Support Monthly FAQ - early visibility period for SolidWorks 2011 SP4, SolidWorks 2012 beta program, Robbie Liotta, SolidWorks, May 13, 2011

X-Fingers Replace Lost Digits, Empower Patients with New Function - active-function artificial finger assemblies designed specifically for amputees using SolidWorks, CADdigest.com, May 12, 2011

SolidWorks Solution Partner Spotlight: IGE+XAO - partnership with SolidWorks brings business opportunities, Matthew West, SolidWorks Blog, Apr 8, 2011

Turning Off Add-ins (MSWP, Pt 4) - modeling in SolidWorks gets 31% faster, Adrian Fanjoy, CATI Tech Notes, Mar 27, 2011

Assembly Stored on the Network (MSWP, Pt 5) - SolidWorks gets 10% slower, Adrian Fanjoy, CATI Tech Notes, Apr 4, 2011

OS Users Settings to Optimal (MSWP, Pt 6) - SolidWorks gets 11% faster in total, rebuilds 34% faster, Adrian Fanjoy, CATI Tech Notes, Apr 4, 2011

Fighting Fat Files - SolidWorks 2011 SP3 has ability to remove all display states, Nick Beattie, Symmetry Solutions Blog, Apr 29, 2011

Maximizing SolidWorks Performance (Results) - Adrian Fanjoy, CATI Tech Notes, Mar 20, 2011

SolidWorks System Options Set to Optimal (MSWP, Pt 2) - opens SolidWorks 39% faster, switching sheets is 15% faster, Adrian Fanjoy, CATI Tech Notes, Mar 20, 2011

Reference File Locations (MSWP, Pt 3) - SolidWorks gets 6% slower in total when using reference file locations utility, Adrian Fanjoy, CATI Tech Notes, Mar 22, 2011

Taking the Certified SolidWorks Professional Test - Pt 1 - understanding of basic toolset, user interface of software is tested, Bertrand Sicot, SolidWorks Blog, Apr 28, 2011

SolidWorks 2011 - New and Improved Dimension Palette - alignment tools, thumbwheel for spacing dimensions, Todd Domke, Hawk Ridge Systems Blog, Feb 11, 2011

SolidWorks Support Monthly FAQ - support life cycle for SolidWorks products, daylight saving time problem in SolidWorks Enterprise PDM, SolidWorks on Windows 7 SP1, Robbie Liotta, SolidWorks, Apr 15, 2011

Classic Flipping Arcs - displaying right side of arc is incorrect in SolidWorks, no workaround available, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, Apr 20, 2011

SolidWorks Demoing Their n!Fuze at Hannover Messe - interview with Andreas Spieler of SolidWorks, Lauri Poldre, GrabCAD, Apr 19, 2011

The French Connection - More Possibilities Than Problems, When SolidWorks is 'Dassaultified' - exploration of possible changes under leadership of CEO Bertrand Sicot, Verdi Ogewell, VerkstadsForum, Apr 14, 2011

modo for SolidWorks Kit - specific tools for import, UI, collection of preset materials, preset environments, training videos, Rob Rodriguez, Apr 18, 2011

Find the Right Graphics Card Driver for SolidWorks - interface for selecting computer vendor, model, graphics card vendor, graphics card model, operating system, SolidWorks version, Shantanu Kedar of DS SolidWorks, CAD Speed, Apr 18, 2011

Stop Changing the Conversation - Nonlinear Simulation - understanding boundary, geometric, material nonlinearity in SolidWorks, Nick Luyster, Symmetry Solutions Blog, Mar 25, 2011

5 Questions Friday with Anne Yust of Micromedics, Inc. - career, learning SolidWorks, inspiring goals, Matthew West, SolidWorks Blog, Apr 8, 2011

Richard Doyle - The Man Behind the (SWUGN) Curtain - journey from drafter to user community manager, working with customers, SWUGN committee members, Jeff Mirisola, Jeff's Tool Shed, Apr 2, 2011

Toolbox Headaches in SolidWorks 2011? This Might Be the Cause - checkbox makes folder default search location for toolbox components, Jason Raak, Rocksolid Perspective, Mar 21, 2011

Reporting on Time in a Workflow State - EPDM 2010 report generator can generate list of files in workflow state longer than specified time, Corey Kubichka, SolidNotes, Mar 21, 2011

4 Keys to Saving Time with SolidWorks Shortcuts - using Shift, Ctrl, Alt, Tab keys for executing commands for sketching, part, assembly, drawing documents, Jim Byrne, DASI Solutions Blog, Mar 15, 2011

tsElements for SolidWorks - add-in from T-Splines can import T-Spline surfaces, ability to select vertices, edges, faces, ability to convert surfaces to T-Splines, Josh Mings, DEVELOP 3D, Mar 3, 2011

SolidWorks Electrical Routing, When Kicking it Up a Notch - routing library manager has easy wizard to take care of electrical wires, connectors, Lars Christensen, cadcamstuff.com, Mar 8, 2011

SolidWorks World 2011, Day 2, General Session - transition of CEOs, assurance of SolidWorks as desktop application, intro to Post3D, keynote by Jim Lovell, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Jan 24, 2011

Rick Chin - SolidWorks Innovator - 17th employee at SolidWorks, entrepreneurial history, present role as director of product innovation, Jeff Mirisola, Jeff's Tool Shed, Feb 14, 2011

Jeff Ray: A Gentleman Walks Off the Stage - ex-CEO addresses SolidWorks World audience for last time, accomplishments at SolidWorks, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Feb 9, 2011

CAD, PLM, Product Cost - tools such as CAD, PDM dealing with cost calculations, SolidWorks focus on manufacturing-design aspects, Oleg Shilovitsky, PLM Think Tank, Feb 7, 2011

Conversation with Jon Hirschtick - SolidWorks founder discussing winning millions gambling at US casinos during grad school days, adventures that later became basis of movie, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Jan 31, 2011 

Tools to Make Your Drawing Spectacular in SolidWorks 2011 - handy buttons for organizing dimensions, editable cosmetic threads callouts, enhanced feature for rotated perspective, Lars Christensen, cadcamstuff.com, Feb 1, 2011 

SWW11: SolidWorks 2012 What's New Reveal - tab key to hide, swept flange for complex features, per pixel lighting in 3dvia Composer, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks HEARD, Feb 1, 2011 

New, Interesting at SolidWorks World - highlights include TS Elements, 4g:PLM, n!Fuze, DraftSight, Bunkspeed in the cloud, Zygote human models, Intel graphic workstation, Live Buildings, spec-driven piping, Steve Wolfe, COFES.com. Feb 1, 2011 

Vleeschhouwer Report: State of SolidWorks for 2011 - SolidWorks business compared to competitors, growing non-CAD products, cloud, growth of VAR channel needed, more, Jay Vleeschhouwer, WorldCAD Access, Feb 1, 2011 

SolidWorks World 2011 Lean, Photo-Enriched Wrap Up - quick photo run through annual SolidWorks conference, worth reading for captions alone, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Jan 31, 2011

Highlights from SolidWorks World 2011 Day 3 Keynote - next release of SolidWorks will include complete uninstall, better dual monitor support, unit switcher, sheet metal swept flange, balloon reordering, balloon magnet line, more, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Jan 26, 2011

Challenging Conventional Wisdom for Assemblies - SolidWorks assembly training does not reflect user needs, author requests and receives suggestions of what is important in 'real world,' Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, Jan 16, 2011 

Young Life of Riley - youngest SolidWorks user, Riley Lewis, 13, featured at SolidWorks World, switched to SolidWorks from SketchUp, picks locks, invents 'unpickable' lock, Steve McGrath, SolidWorks Blog, Jan 26, 2011 

SolidWorks World 2011, Day 2, General Session - transition of CEOs, assurance of SolidWorks as desktop application, intro to Post3D, keynote by Jim Lovell, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Jan 24, 2011

SolidWorks World 2011: Once More Unto PDM, Dear Friends, Once More - gap to be closed is - gap to be closed is PDM, n!Fuze as improvement for traditional approaches of sharing files, 3DVIA for lightweight 3D model creation, Kenneth Wong, Desktop Engineering, Jan 26, 2011

SolidWorks World 2011 Live, Pt 1: Dassault Systemes Get Its Game Face on with POST3D -design review in 3D with avatars, support for all browsers, many CAD formats, Al Dean, Develop3D, Jan 24, 2011

Bertrand Sicot To Write New Chapter in SolidWorks - joined SolidWorks in 1997, was naval officer, interest in sustainability, Jeff Ray's role, Kenneth Wong, Desktop Engineering, Jan 6, 2011

SolidWorks Lifecycle Management - Jeff's influence, trend polygamy, changes from various directions, Oleg Shilovitsky, PLM Think Tank, Jan 8, 2011

Jeff Ray Promoted, Bertrand Sicot Takes Over as SolidWorks CEO - interview with new CEO, old CEO, Ray's plans in new position, Sicot calls transition evolution, not revolution, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Jan 5, 2011

The Death of SolidWorks? - analysis of often-quoted, possibly misunderstootatement from former CEO which may have more to do with technology change, platform shift, 'Dassaultification' of SolidWorks, technology change still 'couple of years' off, Martyn Day, Develop3D, Jan 6, 2011

SolidWorks CEO is French But It's Not What You Think - Bertrand Sicot's background may be coincidence rather than part of Dassault takeover, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Jan 6, 2011

2010

Default SolidWorks System Options Reviewed - major releases of SolidWorks require review of old system settings, Tools > Options > System Options, Jordan Tadic, 3DVision Technologies, Dec 20, 2010

Windows 7 x64 Shown to Be Faster on File Opening with SolidWorks x64 - DDi Tech Center, Dec 14, 2010

DE 15th Podcast Series: Jeff Ray - launch of SolidWorks, today's challenges, remote computing, Kenneth Wong, Desktop Engineering, Dec 8, 2010

The Case Against using the 3GB Switch on 32 Bit Windows - Vajrang Parvate, SolidWorks, Nov 24, 2010

Sheet Metal: Edge v Works - comparison of sheet metal capabilities of SolidWorks and Solid Edge determines that Solid Edge has advantage in number of features to work with, ease of adding geometry, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, Nov 12, 2010

A Long Conversation with Jeff Ray - SolidWorks CEO, his background, education, cloud computing, 'killing' SolidWorks, V6 platform, more, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Nov 9, 2010

SolidWorks 2011 - A Geek’s View Pt 4 - 3D drawing view, weld tables, hide bodies, showing model colors, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Nov 2, 2010 (also see Pt 1, Pt 2, Pt 3)

SolidWorks 2011 - A Geek's View Pt 3 - dimension palette display, auto arrange dimensions, align collinear button, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Nov 1, 2010 (also see Pt 1, Pt 2)

Super Computer, Buy Or DIY? - SolidWorks user assembles computer from parts, saves thousands of dollars, Devon Sowell's Blog, Nov 1, 2010

SolidWorks Sustainability  - developing products with least environmental impact, improving designs, Rajat Trehan, CATI Tech Notes, Oct 27, 2010

Five Questions Friday with Ross Taylor of SolidXperts - on career and SolidWorks, Matthew West, SolidWorks Blog, Oct 8, 2010

Following Up on Announcements We Made at SolidWorks World 2010 - CEO Jeff Ray explains SolidWorks position, progress on cloud computing, first online offering (SolidWorks Connect), addresses user security concerns, SolidWorks Blog, Oct 5, 2010

A Conversation with Jeff Ray - SolidWorks CEO Jeff Ray on additions to SolidWorks 2011, SolidWorks on cloud, DraftSight, Deelip Menezes, Deelip.com, Sep 15, 2010

Live From the SolidWorks Media Day - financial update, DraftSight for Mac, SolidWorks Connect for collaboration, intro to SolidWorks 2011 new features, 3DVIA Composer, teaching innovation, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Sep 1, 2010

Selling the Cloud - clouds not fully addressed by Jon Hirschtick, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, Oct 26, 2010

SolidWorks 2011: Installation Improvements - including faster downloading of service packs, ease of use of the SolidNetWork License (SNL) Manager, Brian McElyea CADFanatic, Oct 22, 2010

Jon Hirschtick Talks Platform Shifts and Online Data Security - SolidWorks founder on shift away from desktop computers, local computing, Matthew West, SolidWorks Blog, Oct 26, 2010

What's New with the 2011 Simulation Interface? - SolidWorks 2011 Simulation software, organization of bodies, filtering simulation study tree, display enhancements, expressions in input fields, Ken LaVictor, FISHER/UNITECH, Oct 19, 2010

Five Questions Friday with Janson Pace of NuQuest - industrial designer on career and SolidWorks, Matthew West, SolidWorks Blog, Oct 15, 2010

SolidWorks 2011: Retirement Calls - DraftSight, replacing 3D instant website, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:HEARD!, Sep 28, 2010

Activation Stands Alone - activating/transferring/viewing licenses on a machine, SolidWorks activation wizard application, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:HEARD!, Sep 23, 2010

Episode 297 - 2011 What's New - Sheet Metal, Simulation, Sketching and Sustainability - bend calculation tables, improved accuracy for nonlinear fixtures, grid systems, new regions, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:Heard!, Sep 26, 2010

SolidWorks on Android  - Android app for remote desktop, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, Sep 24, 2010

SolidWorks Brings on the BIM. 3 New Architecture Features in SolidWorks 2011 - grid system tool, .IFC file export, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Sep 22, 2010

SolidWorks Sustainability - Overview - clicking SustainabilityXpress, LCA integration, environmental impact factors, Ken LaVictor, FISHER/UNITECH, Sep 20, 2010

SolidWorks Announces 2011 - highlights from press launch include enhanced revolve feature, intermittent welds, auto arrange of dimensions, use of equations and conditional statements to turn features on/off, more, Leslie Gordon, MachineDesign.com, Sep 1, 2010

SolidWorks 2011: What's New - large scale design, PhotoView 360, configurable global variables, scale features, cosmetic threads, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, Sep 1, 2010

SolidWorks 2011: What's New Highlights - weld bead command, faster designing, improved collaboration, visualization, enhanced support for manufacturing, Routing Library Manager, Ricky Jordan, Sep 1, 2010

SolidWorks 2011 Has Been Launched - rendering animations in PhotoWorks, Motion Manager, Display Manager, PhotoView, GabiJack.com, Sep 1, 2010

SolidWorks 2011: 3 Favorites, No, 4 - author finds 4 things of interest in new release but 2 do not work, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, Sep 1, 2010

SolidWorks 2011: Interface Bugs from Previous Versions - FeatureManager tabs obscured under CommandManager tabs, multiple monitor users, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, Sep 1, 2010

Not Going Down Without a Fight - SolidWorks 2010: No Experience Required, for new users, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Aug 20, 2010

Five Questions Friday with Susan Evans of MCAD Technologies - SolidWorks VAR president discusses career, SolidWorks, SteveMcGrath, SolidWorks Blog, Aug 20, 2010

Comparing the Capabilities of Autodesk Inventor Professional 2011 and SolidWorks Premium 2010 Using TechniCom's Delphi Expert Technique - 15 functional areas of Autodesk Inventor Professional 2011 vs SolidWorks Premium 2010 with 'astounding' results, Ray Kurland, CAD-Portal, Aug 9, 2010

Independent Reports: When It All Goes Wrong, It Goes Wrong Big Time - author disputes Ray Kurland's favorable outcome for Inventor when compared with SolidWorks, Al Dean, Develop3D, Aug 11, 2010

Ray Posts Whitepaper Comparing Inventor and SolidWorks - genesis of study, including selection of 15 functional areas that may have been favorable to Inventor picked from a total of 24, Autodesk involvement, clarification on BIM use, Raykurlands Blog, Aug 10, 2010

TechniCom’s Kurland Discusses the Autodesk Inventor vs. SolidWorks Study - analyst ignites controversy with pro Inventor study, Kenneth Wong's Virtual Desktop, Aug 11, 2010

Does Geometry Creation and Editing Still Matter? - several improvements in geometry creation/editing still needed, contrary to views expressed by CAD executive, Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, Aug 2, 2010

SolidWorks:Heard! - CAD on the Cloud - 3D graphics, loading 3D solid model in CAD system, Deelip Menezes, Aug 2, 2010

From DriveWorks to Vault- launching DriveWorks Administrator, turning on SolidWorks add in, selecting SolidWorks EPDM, general settings, running model genAration, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:HEARD!, July 30, 2010

Book Review: SolidWorks 2010 No Experience Required - detailed tutorial, education tool for new users, reference guide for experienced 3D CAD users, SolidWorks Legion, July 22, 2010

What is Design Intent? - critical examination on use, overuse, misuse 'design intent,' Matt Lombard, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, July 20, 2010

See the Future of SolidWorks V6, Look at CATIA V6 - Dassault Systemes 3D Collaborative Engineering Solution enables lean product development, Devon Sowell's Blog, July 12, 2010

Taking the 3D SwYm - online service dedicated to management of online professional communities, SolidWorks users, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:HEARD!, July 7, 2010

A VAR That Gets It   - offering additional value beyond basic updates, tech support, SolidWorks resellers getting into social media, Jason Raak, Rocksolid Perspective, July 1, 2010

Let's Comment On Our Components and Features - selecting comment to add text in SolidWorks, adding date stamp, adding comments to assembly components, Bill Hall, FISHER/UNITECH, June 30, 2010

·        When SolidWorks 3D Instant Website Wheels Your Costumers In - delivering designs faster, customizing design layout of web page, cadcamstuff.com, June 29, 2010

SolidWorks Enterprise PDM API, .NET Framework 4.0, and Visual Studio 2010 - changing target framework to .NET Framework 3.5, disabling type embedding, SolidWorks APAC Blog, June 28, 2010

Rapid Dimension Manipulator - Pt 2 - Banishment & Toggle) - SolidWorks 2010 SP4, ESC key, toggle, SolidWorks Legion, June 23, 2010 (see also Pt 1)

Start Your Printing. Shapeways 3D Print Plug In for SolidWorks. - enables direct upload capability from SolidWorks user interface, quick install, Prodima, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Jun 18, 2010

World Cup Deals on SolidWorks Software - linking sales to sporting event a stretch but indicates a willingness of resellers to deal, Deelip Menezes, Jun 17, 2010

 Rapid Dimension Manipulator (Pt 1: of Mice and Pies) - SolidWorks 2010, quickly placing dimensions along a chosen side at evenly spaced intervals, using registry key to turn off Dimension Pie, SolidWorks Legion, Jun 15, 2010

File - Heal Thyself - SolidWorks file import, using a 3rd party program, manually healing, Jeff Sweeney, 3DVision Technologies, Jun 9, 2010

BatchProcess 2 Product Review - allows user to perform/repeat complex tasks on SolidWorks documents, installation requirements, unique user interface, Project Toolbar helps add associated documents, SolidWorks Legion, Jun 7, 2010

Reference Triad View Manipulation Shortcuts - SolidWorks help files, saving time during design process, Jason Raak, Rocksolid Perspective, Jun 7, 2010

Episode 277 - SolidWorks Collaboration Tools - uni-directional tools, Dassault's Enovia platform, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:Heard!, Jun 6, 2010

Five Questions Friday with Jeremy Luchini of SolidWorks - video, CAD chair episode, Matthew West, SolidWorks Blog, Jun 4, 2010

Enterprise Tracks Inspection Records - SolidWorks Enterprise PDM, attaching inspection records, Jeff Sweeney, 3D Vision Technologies, June 3, 2010

Open Only What You Need Quickly - open process in SolidWorks, Quick view / Selective open, Jason Raak, Rocksolid Perspective, Jun 2, 2010

BobCAD-CAM Now Roars Inside SolidWorks - affordable solution, cadcamstuff.com, Jun 1, 2010

JumiMouse Control SolidWorks (or Anything Else) from Your iPhone or iPad via WiFi Givaway - Jumitech, Citrix Receiver, Josh Mings, Solid Smack, May 31, 2010

Episode 276 - Direct Editing Tools - Instant3D, FeatureWorks, history based modeler, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks:Heard!, May 30, 2010

An Interview with the President - Todd Majeski on becoming a VAR for SolidWorks, Shell Feature, automatic dimensioning feature, Jeff Sweeney, 3DVision Technologies, May 27, 2010

Still Redneck - disappearing dialog box, editing registry key, running SolidWorks, trying Measure, Adrian Scholes, CATI Tech Notes, May 27, 2010

3D Perfected - Rodney Hall on 3D CAD and SolidWorks, Nancy Spurling Johnson, Cadalyst, May 27, 2010

Do You Sensor Your Stuff in SolidWorks? - powering up sensor folder, accessing FeatureManager, choosing dimension, cadcamstuff, May 26, 2010

Dynamic Mirror - sketch tool, drag/drop to sketch toolbar, Jeff's Tool Shed, May 26, 2010

From the Sublime to the Ridiculous - SurfaceFill3, Knit9, 'merge result', SolidWorks to fix problem, Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog, May 26, 2010

Moldflow Krypton for Inventor and SolidWorks - manufacturability, cost efficiency, plastic material impact, SolidWorks users, non-engineers, Deelip Menezes, May 25, 2010

Part Numbers and Configurations - introducing data in PLM system, SolidWorks Enterprise PDM (EPDM) used as MCAD data vault, Ricky Jordan, May 25, 2010

Design Studies - evaluating, optimizing models, 2 two main modes for running design study in SolidWorks, Lisa Van Giesen, FISHER/UNITECH, May 24, 2010

A Look at SolidWorks Sustainability - working on assemblies, using Sustainability Xpress to calculate design environmental impact, Sustainability/ Sustainability Xpress are comparison tools, Kenneth Wong, Desktop Engineering, May 21, 2010

DWG Editor Gone Don't Panic - for service pack 3.0 DWG Editor is now SolidWorks 2D editor, Keith Schaefer,  CATI Tech Notes, May 10, 2010

Dim Palette, Get Out of the Way - Service Pack 3.0 allows choosing to use a dimension or not, moving dimension palette possible, Phil Whitaker, CATI Tech Notes, May 4, 2010

Export from Mastercam into Solidworks  - importing a Pro/E file into SolidWorks, Mastercam system tolerance, Cadcamstuff, May 10, 2010

What You Should Know - Exporting from SolidWorks into Mastercam   - importing files into SolidWorks, translating CAD data from one format to another, cadcamstuff, May 6, 2010

SolidWorks 2D Editor What You Need to Know - DWGeditor is now SolidWorks 2D Editor, standard update process and installation, Jason Raak, Rocksolid Perspective, May 4, 2010

Running SolidWorks from an iPad - $12 Desktop Connect application used Windows Remote Desktop to zoom, pan SolidWorks models, Jeff Setzer, Solid Notes, Apr 23, 2010

Office2PDM Review - extensible CAD Technology, navigating the vault, enterprise PDM functions, good value, managing documents, SolidWorks Legion, Apr 8, 2010

The Dassault Systemes Cloud Revolution Has Begun - SolidWorks users will have to accept cloud technology, Deelip Menezes, Apr 27, 2010

Toolbox Flag and PDMWorks - significance of toolbox flag, Gabi Jack, Apr 25, 2010

SolidWorks Heard - Episode 271 - Hardware Performance 101 - processors (Core, Core2, i3/5/7), threaded processes in SolidWorks, RAM size, 64 bit vs. 32 bit OS, video cards, hard drives, Lou Gallo, SolidWorks Heard, Apr 25, 201

SolidWorks Service Pack Woes - SolidWorks VP Rich Welch interviewed about maintenance, bug fixes for customers not under subscription, rks Corporation, Deelip Menezes, Apr 17, 2010

Rounding of Numbers - proper rounding of linear dimensions, helps reduce statistical bias, rounding option for dimensions, odd-even rounding rule, SolidWorks Legion, Apr 12, 2010

The New SWUGN.ORG - new website, repackaged features, easier navigation, meeting calendar for future meetings, user group support, local group search option, Rob Rodriguez, Apr 7, 2010

HSMWorks Turns SolidWorks into Fabulous CAM - newly installed SolidWorks 2010, fast CAM functions installation, minimum hard drive space required, custom settings, CNC Machining Center, HSMWorks tutorial, Cadcamstuff, Apr 6, 2010

Concept to Production: Edit, Reuse or Rebuild? - feature data to user, relationships between features in the tree, ability to copy sketches from part to part, Dezignstuff SolidWorks, Apr 7, 2010

Mates: The Wild Kingdom of SolidWorks - understanding layout class, Delphi class under 'horizontal' phylum of mates, Michael LaFleche, CAPINC Technical Blog, Mar 28, 2010