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Many products these days are more than just simple polygons slapped together. Increasingly ergonomics and design are becoming the driving force behind device designs. These complex shapes can be difficult to model. Some designers use mainly surfaces, which are plentiful and powerful within solidworks, but of course there is another way to make some of […]

Choosing how and where to start and end solidworks features can significantly impact the design intent of a model. Although there are numerous start and end conditions in general, the selection criterion on a feature by feature basis is very specific and surprisingly intuitive. The easiest way to review these is by example. For the

Despite the recent addition of Instant 3D and a number of free form deforming tools most Solidworks models begin with a well laid out sketch. This is true too for the CSWP exam. Laying out a sketch in the wrong fashion is the easiest way to make a costly mistake. The first step is understanding

One of the more popular questions among designers and engineers in the 3D world is “What CAD package do you use”. There are a number out on the market, all with various features and niches, and choosing the right ones to learn and master can be a difficult tasks. It is common for professionals to