Be able to model a new idea is one thing, displaying it for others can be an entirely different beast. Many CAD systems are expensive and the intended audience does not always have access to the software required to view models. Sure there are helpful tools like “EDrawings” but sending executable files can be a […]
Thanks to the guys at myIgetit.com and Solidworks ESP program. Getting to know how to model and design things in 3 Dimensions is fun. Even better that someone hands out certifications for that sort of thing.
If you want to study and practice for the CSWP exam, be sure to check out this free CSWP Exam Guide featuring 34 tips from Certified SOLIDWORKS Professionals. For the first two sections of the CSWP check out CSWP Part I or CSWP Part II The last portion of the CSWP shows that a user
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There are lots of CAD software available these days. Some are available for designers and engineers who are creating a broad variety of items. Others serve niche markets, like those available for bike frame design, jewelry, and home layouts. Below is a growing list of tools 3dEngr has direct experience with. Solidworks is designed for
If you want to study and practice for the CSWP exam, be sure to check out this free CSWP Exam Guide featuring 34 tips from Certified SOLIDWORKS Professionals. Except for the slight hiccup on Part one all was well, but what to do about section two. Sure there is some limited information on it but
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If you want to study and practice for the CSWP exam, be sure to check out this free CSWP Exam Guide featuring 34 tips from Certified SOLIDWORKS Professionals. I haven’t taken a test for a few years, since the EIT (engineer in training) so the 3 hour format of the CSWP was not something I
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So right after I started truly studying for the CSWP some of the blogs had rumblings about things being changed. The first site I noticed (and I follow many) GabiJack.com, . Gabi is a Solidworks user and has been documenting her studies of the software including her initial certification. Her post regarding a conversation with
Seems like a good enough title for a place to post some models. This is the sheet metal part created by following the built-in Solidworks tutorial. The file was saved as a .3dxml file and uploaded to 3DVia so that it could be embedded here. You’ll need the plug in to view everything properly. The
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Get started with a free membership and access SOLIDWORKS tutorials & online training to go deeper. So one of the keys to the CSWP test is how the part is modeled about the origin. Because the center of mass is given in relation to this point it is clear that an incorrectly oriented part will result
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