New in SolidWorks 2014: Angular Running Dimensions

This entry is part 5 of 13 in the series New in SOLIDWORKS 2014

A new type of dimension is now available in SolidWorks called Angular Running which allows you create a set of angle dimensions that originate from a common origin in a style similar to Oridinate Dimensions.  Options are available to meet ISO standards, such as adding a chain (dimension lines with direction arrow), and aligned text.  Options are also available to apply ASME style rules as well, such as horizontal text.  Angular Running Dimensions are added and modified similar to Ordinate and Baseline Dimensions, including the ability to add dimensions to an existing set of Angular Running Dimensions.

Angular Running Dimensions

Horizontal text

 

Angular Running Dimensions

Aligned text w/ chain

 

Angular Running Dimensions

Inline text w/ chain

 

Angular Running Dimension

Horizontal text w/ chain and bidirectionality

 

3DEXPERIENCE Customer Forum 2013

Dassault Systemes has a conference called 3DEXPERIENCE Customer Forum each year specifically geared for “senior-level” members of industry.  This is a conference meant for a wider range of individuals, including Engineers, Contractors, Department Managers, Program Managers, Directors and even chief executives (aka, “c-level” or “Csuite”).  This year, the conference will be at the ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, NV on November 12 and 13 (at the awesome and chic CITYCENTER).

Breakout sessions include high-level discussions and examples on such topics as how to leverage 3DEXPERIENCE technology for Aerospace & Defence, Life Sciences, Consumer Products, Energy, etc.  From the site:

  • Learn new best practices from 3DS customers who are using our solutions to stay ahead of the competition
  • Experience live demos of industry solutions, demonstrating innovative ways to capture opportunities in a competitive business environment
  • Hear leading 3DS experts discuss current business trends and the new solutions available to address the challenges facing your industry
  • Network with other industry, business and technology leaders

Register to attend

 

 

Senseless Sunday: Dog’s life

  1. A dog was killed by a meteor at Nakhla, Egypt, in 1911.[1]

  2. The tallest recorded bamboo is 130 feet high.[2]

  3. World’s longest beaver dam is found in Alberta, Canada with a length of 2790 feet.[3]

  4. Adwaita, an Aldabra Giant Tortoise died at the age of 255 in March 2006 in Alipore Zoo, Kolkata, India. It was recorded the oldest Terrestrial animal in the world.

Rob Jost gives details of the new Style Spline tool in SolidWorks 2014

This entry is part 4 of 13 in the series New in SOLIDWORKS 2014

Rob Jost, of SolidWorks Product Definition team, goes into deep detail about the new Style Spline sketch tool now available in SolidWorks 2014, in a recent article posted on the SolidWorks website.

The new Style Spline actually isn’t something new in the world of CAD. It’s an entity that’s been around for a long time, but is sometimes overlooked. It’s called a Bézier curve.

His very detailed article with a tutorial is found here:  Style Spline: What is it and why is it useful?

Motley Fool interviews Al Bunshaft of Dassault Systemes, covered 3D Printing

Al Bunshaft, Dassault Systemes Senior Vice President for the North America region, was recently interviewed by Motley Fool, covering a range of topics.  SolidWorks  and its 2 million end users are mentioned, but the interview focuses on Dassault’s role in the rise of 3D Printing in recent years.  Bunshaft states, “our software is the engine of the 3D printing industry”.  He also talks about several real world examples of successful uses of Dassault Systemes software within industry.  The complete article can found on the Motley Fool at What’s Next for Dassault Systèmes, And How It Profits Off 3D Printing, including the video of the interview.

What’s New in SolidWorks 2014: On-The-Fly Virtual Sharps While Dimensioning

This entry is part 3 of 13 in the series New in SOLIDWORKS 2014

SolidWorks 2014 introduces the ability to find and use virtual sharps on the on-the-fly while creating dimensions.

  1. Start any dimension tool.
  2. Right-click on model or sketch geometry
  3. Choose “Find Intersection”.
  4. Left-click on any model or sketch geometry that intersect the first selection.
  5. The Virtual Sharp element is automatically added, the point is automatically applied as a selection for the dimension tool.

See the attached video below (AVI will open, not an embedded video).

 On-The-Fly Virtual Sharps while Dimensioning

On-the-fly Virtual Sharps (AVI video)