SolidWorks Express Newsletter

January 6, 2009

In this issue:

	HANDS-ON TEST DRIVE: Take a suite of SolidWorks products for a spin.

	COMPLIMENTARY TUTORIAL: Get started with SimulationXpress inside your SolidWorks software.

	SOLIDWORKS WORLD 2009: Don't miss last-minute savings.

SolidWorks World 2009 and 3Dconnexion

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Complimentary Tutorial

SOLIDWORKS SIMULATION: Perform structural analysis, learn when and why use SimulationXpress, download exercises, and test your skills in design validation >>

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SolidWorks World 2009

TECHNICAL TIPS

>	One-Minute Tip - Collision Detection Tool: When you design moving mechanisms, it can sometimes be difficult to tell if there are any interferences throughout its range of motion >>
>	One-Minute Tip - Working with Tabs within SolidWorks Enterprise PDM Explorer : The fourth tab within Enterprise explorer interface lets you choose from different types of BOM if they have been defined in the Enterprise administration tool >>
>	One-Minute Tip - Using Design Check Plot to Improve the Quality: While SolidWorks Simulation generates a vast amount of data that can be examined using numerous methods, sometimes all you need to know is whether or not your design will pass or fail >>
>	Submit Your Tips: Share your SolidWorks expertise with others. SUBMIT YOUR TIPS HERE >>

NEWS and EVENTS

>	SolidWorks Labs Adds New Applications: The “technology sandbox” for curious 3D CAD users added four new experimental applications, all complimentary for download, and unveiled an overhauled Web site >>
>	Available: SolidWorks 2009 SP2 EV is now available for download to Subscription Service customers >>
>	Hands-on Test Drive Seminars: You are invited to try the suite of SolidWorks products and experience for yourself just how easy designing in 3D really is >>
>	SolidWorks World 2009 Keynote: Sir Richard Branson, Founder and President, Virgin Group, will headline 11th annual user conference. The keynote will be part of the general session on February 9, 2009 >>

ENGINEER-to-ENGINEER

>	Video - Operating Room Equiptment: BERCHTOLD has implemented a SolidWorks-based automated configuration and quoting system that improves quoting accuracy by 75 percent, reduces design errors, and increases profit margins >>
>	Case Study - Audio Speakers: Audio Products International (API) Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets several of the world’s leading brands of audio loudspeaker systems >>
>	SolidWorks World Top 10 Ideas: SolidWorks would like to ask for your input on future versions of our software. A list of the ten most-requested enhancements will be compiled and presented at SolidWorks World 2009 >>

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