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How to buy SolidWorks
2008-03-07 14:57:14
In todays video we discuss the basics of buying a seat of SolidWorks from your local reseller.  We review the editions of SolidWorks, Subscription Service, and Add-Ins. . . . . How To Buy SolidWorks Video ~10min


Using the Indent command and Surfaces to match part geometry
2008-02-29 10:20:00
Using the Indent command and other SolidWorks features we create a snap in handle insert for a blow molded bottle.  This video uses several multi-body modeling methods to create two bodies with matching curvature and matching snap in retention geometry. . . . . Handle Indent Video ~12min


Dodecahedron learning
2007-11-14 20:40:51
Have you ever wondered how to model a Dodecahedron D12? How about generating a flat pattern of this 3D geometric wonder?  Recently at a technical education conference my employer CADDWorks Corp. received a request by a high-school teacher for information on this very topic. In this video you will see some basics of surface modeling, [...]


Understanding drawing templates and sheet formats
2007-11-14 13:13:17
There has been a very positive response to my Part Template video, and with that response has been many requests for a video on Drawing Templates and how they relate to Sheet Formats.  SolidWorker.com is primarily user request driven.  You have spoken and I have heard.  Please enjoy this video and continue to send in [...]
Read more: drawing , sheet , Understanding

Understanding drawing views and projection
2007-09-07 12:01:33
Here I have compiled a few thoughts about Drawing Views.  We look at what drives the scale of a view, how to change a views display style, and discuss the difference between first and third angle projection.  Sorry about the low volume.   Drawing View Video  ~6min
Read more: drawing , Understanding

Creating a part template to standardize document properties
2007-08-29 07:41:11
How often are you frustrated by having to change the units and precision of your new document s?  SolidWorks users should create document template s to standardize their documents inital settings.  Templates can be created for parts, assemblies, and drawings.  The concepts shown in this part template video apply to all three document types. Sorry about the low volume.   Part [...]
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Easily duplicate projects with drawings using “Pack & Go”
2007-08-25 15:34:37
In this video we will use Pack & Go to duplicate a project and its drawings .  We will also explore methods of changing component names while preserving their references in assemblies and drawings.  Pack & Go Video  ~7.25min
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Modeling a Bottle
2008-04-23 09:51:40
In today’s video we draw a blow-molded style plastic bottle. We use a revolve to create the body of the bottle and shell it hollow. A thread is then swept along a helical path and finished with attractive filleting. A few other tricks and tips are explored along the way. . . . . Bottle Video ~17min
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Modeling a Bottle Cap
2008-04-25 12:49:34
Today, as a follow-up to the bottle modeling post we calculate the volume of the bottle and model a cap. . . . . Bottle Cap Video ~30min - Download SolidWorks Part: Bottle.SLDPRT
Read more: Modeling

DezignWorks Quick Demo
2008-07-18 10:46:12

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K-Factors and Fun with Sketch Equations
2008-07-17 13:43:56



Relative Views and Compound Angle Miters
2008-07-17 10:53:16

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Modeling a Bottle Cap
2008-04-25 12:49:34

Read more: Modeling

Modeling a Bottle
2008-04-23 09:51:40

Read more: Modeling

How to buy SolidWorks
2008-03-07 14:57:14



Using Indent to form a handle
2008-02-29 10:20:00



Dodecahedron learning
2007-11-14 20:40:51



Understanding drawing templates
2007-11-14 13:13:17

Read more: drawing , Understanding

Understanding drawing projections
2007-09-07 12:01:33

Read more: drawing , Understanding

Creating a part template
2007-08-29 07:41:11

Read more: Creating , template

Duplicate projects using “Pack & Go”
2007-08-25 15:34:37

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Exploring Linear Patterning
2008-08-28 13:49:48

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Do you Digg it?
2008-11-09 09:56:21
I am trying something new and different.  I am wondering what would happen if people actually visited my site?  Would they really click the revenue generating ads?  Would they buy things from the product links?  Can I ever get ahead of the cost of hosting?  Let’s try something together, Digg  SolidWorker! What will come of it?  If it [...]


Boolean Subtraction with Indent
2008-10-30 19:58:40
Take a quick tour of boolean subtraction methods, both distructive and non. See how the Indent feature can change your life. Perhaps you could try something exciting and new in your next design.


Threads on a Shaft and Cosmetic Threads
2008-10-30 06:24:07
Everyone wants to put threads on a shaft. Of course, there is almost no reason to actually model threads, unless you are CNC machining from the model geometry. There is a middle ground; Cosmetic Threads . In this Video we will re-explore sweeping threads and apply a cosmetic thread as well. Will [...]


Solid to Sheet Metal in SW2009
2008-10-28 18:04:11
SolidWorks 2009 introduces a new sheet metal command that accelerates the development of flatenable sheet metal parts from solid bodies. This new tool makes quick work of an old project.
Read more: Metal , Solid

Selected Contours and Sketch Sharing
2008-10-27 19:08:06
Selected Contours allow you to selectively use regions of your sketch when creating Extrudes and Cut Extrudes.  Sketches can be reused by sharing them between features.  Learn why your mouse cursor has a dead fish head next to it when you try to create a new extrude from a faulty sketch.
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Exploring Linear Patterning
2008-08-28 13:49:48
In this exploration of linear patterning we will use the geometry pattern and vary sketch options of the Linear Pattern Feature. We will also see how instances can be uniformly spaced across a part with either equations or a curve driven pattern. Plus a $1 challenge! … I am offering a reward of $1 to the [...]
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DezignWorks Quick Demo
2008-07-18 10:46:12
In this video we take a look at the DezignWorks add-in for SolidWorks. DezignWorks is a Reverse Engineering tool for collecting data with a digitizing arm directly into SolidWorks Sketches. DezignWorks is compatable with Microscribe, Faro, and Romer portable coordinate measurement machines. CADDWorks Corp. is a DezignWorks reseller and trainer in Pennsylvania and the surrounding [...]
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K-Factors and Fun with Sketch Equations
2008-07-17 13:43:56



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