If you are unable to view the email below, please go here.   SolidWorks Express Newsletter: October 2012 Turning Parts into Assemblies Using the Split feature to turn parts into assemblies, and the Join feature to turn assemblies into parts Demystifying the Color Settings in SolidWorks Parts and Assemblies Applying colors to parts and assemblies in SolidWorks is not a difficult task, but one must be aware of the many levels at which color can be applied as well as what feature colors 'overrule' one another Cutting All Ties: Best Practices for Removing External References Learn how to free your parts from external references and assemblies when using a top down approach to design Configurations Vs. Display States in Assemblies Configurations and display states are very powerful tools to control how your SolidWorks assemblies look. It is important to understand the differences of what you can control with each of them   SOLIDWORKS WORLD 2013: Register by October 26th and Save Join us January 20-23, 2013 for SolidWorks World in Orlando, Florida to explore the latest in 3D design and technology, network with SolidWorks users, partners and employees and learn the best of SolidWorks with over 200 technical breakout sessions LIVE SOLIDWORKS 2013 EVENTS: 3D Design Simplified Reserve your seat now for a live event in your area to get your first look at the powerful new tools and features in SolidWorks 2013 UPCOMING WEBINAR: Maximize Product Life Learn how to extend the life of your products with SolidWorks Simulation in just 22 minutes. When: October 24th, 2012 Register: 11:30 am ET Register: 2:00 pm ET FROM THE BLOGS: Insert Multiple Components in Assemblies New in SolidWorks 2013, in the Insert Components PropertyManager, you can select multiple components at a time and then insert each one in succession without returning to the PropertyManager PARTNER OFFERS: Great discounts from our CAD Partners Get more out of your CAD with these add-ons from PLM to ECAD integration, design analysis, and manufacturing tools WHITE PAPER Design Better Products SolidWorks CAD software provides the advanced capabilities you need to design better products–from design, automation, and simulation to validation, collaboration, and data management—all in one comprehensive package CASE STUDY Moog QuickSet Shortened design cycles by 66% and eliminated 90% of manufacturing errors as they accelerated and expanded development of rugged, precise positioning systems NEW ON BORN TO DESIGN Packaging Machines Gerhard Schubert designs packaging machines in SolidWorks that can be customized using standard components to pack countless products — from underwear to beer DESIGN ON THE GO eDrawings® Apps on the App Store Take your 2D and 3D product designs wherever you go with our eDrawings mobile apps — eDrawings for iPad® and eDrawings Pro for iPad. Get them from the App Store today October is here, and that means Halloween and pumpkin carving are just around the corner. Have you ever wondered how far you could chuck a pumpkin? What if you had a catapult? What if you could use SolidWorks Simulation to optimize your catapult and maximize your Pumpkin Chunkin distance? Watch the video to find out. October also means that SolidWorks 2013 is here. You can see LIVE demonstrations of SolidWorks 2013 at events in your area to see how 3D design has been simplified with powerful new design tools and modeling features. Reserve your seat today. Happy Fall! Amy Green, Editor   Get Instant Pricing Information On SolidWorks Products Get a Quote Now Get A Free Product Trial Experience SolidWorks Solutions Try It Now Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp. 175 Wyman Street Waltham, MA 02451 Tel: 800-693-9000 This is a commercial email to promote the products and services of Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp. See our privacy policy for complete details. To change the types of communications you receive, or to discontinue receiving email from Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp., please use this link: http://www.solidworks.com/preferences.