Resizing a proportional spline in SolidWorks

In this episode of Matt’s Minute, Matt explains how to resize a proportional spline in SolidWorksVN:F [1.8.5_1061]please wait...Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)VN:F [1.8.5_1061]Rating: 0 (from 0 votes)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Resizing a proportional spline in SolidWorks", url: "http://www.3dcadtips.com/matts-minutes/resizing-a-proportional-spline-in-solidworks/"... [Read more]

Replace Face and Move Face in Inventor

In Inventor, I use a lofted surface to replace a face of a solid, and then extend the solid with the Move Face command, stretching the area of the lofted surface.VN:F [1.8.5_1061]please wait...Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)VN:F [1.8.5_1061]Rating: 0 (from 0 votes)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Replace Face and Move Face in Inventor", url: "http://www.3dcadtips.com/cad-packages/inventor/replace-face-and-move-face-in-inventor/"... [Read more]

Simulate Mechanisms with Blocks in SW Sketches

In this episode of Matt’s Minute, I show how to use blocks in SolidWorks sketches to simulate mechanisms. Sometimes full-on 3D is too much for simple conceptual work. In cases where what you really want to do is cut shapes out of paper and make a little mechanical mock-up, blocks in a sketch work great for this kind of work. Editing and coloring... [Read more]

SolidWorks Posts SolidWorks World 2009 Proceedings

SolidWorks has posted presentations, photos, videos and audio podcasts from the SolidWorks World 2009 convention in Orlando this past month. Even if you were not there, you can listen and see 150 presentations on a wide range of technical topics. This is a fantastic opportunity to pick up some software usage tips from some of the most knowledgable folks... [Read more]