SolidWorks Express Newsletter

May 5, 2009

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	NOW THAT'S PREMIUM: Take a closer look at SolidWorks Premium.

	1,000,000 LICENSES SOLD: Join the party and test your knowledge.

	LIVE WEBCAST: HP Workstations and ATI Graphics for SolidWorks 2009.

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TECHNICAL TIPS

>	How to...: How do you make a half section view? Watch a video >>
>	How to...: Some sketches are difficult to make in 3D. Is it possible to convert a 2D sketch into 3D? Watch a video >>
>	API - Debugging a SolidWorks Enterprise PDM Add-in: Learn how you can debug a SolidWorks Enterprise PDM add-in using Windows Explorer or an application with a graphical user interface >>
>	DWGeditor: You want to create a .BMP or a .WMF file so you can show all or part of your drawing to other people. You want the lines to be repeatedly tagged with a text label so they are easy to follow. Learn how you can solve these challenges >>

NEWS and EVENTS

>	NEW Product Training Available: The SolidWorks Simulation Premium Composites lesson is now available. If you have or are considering registerering for any Simulation Premium courses please ask your Value Added Reseller about this new offering >>
>	Give Input on Our Quality: Take an important survey to set the development direction for quality, stability, and usability of SolidWorks CAD >>
>	Survey - CAD/PLM Users: Take the 2009 CAD/PLM User Survey sponsored by Cyon Research and Merrill Lynch. Survey respondents will receive a copy of the report at no charge >>

ENGINEER-to-ENGINEER

>	Video - Datacard Group: The Datacard Group provides systems for high-volume card issuance, card delivery, secure ID issuance and passport production, and extensive service and supply offerings >>
>	Case Study - Bucyrus International, Inc.: By using applications integrated with SolidWorks software, Bucyrus has taken a concurrent approach to engineering and realized additional productivity gains in the surface mining industry >>

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