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| 28 Jun 2007 11:42:00 am |
 SolidWorks Built-In Calculator |
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| I learned something new this week. I was playing with the Modify dialog box for the monthly SolidWorks Tip, SolidWorks Built-In Calculator. I knew that simple calculations like subtracting two values or entering a fractional value could be done. But I didn’t know that more advanced calculations could be done, like sine and cosine. I found a whole list of functions that are listed for equations that all work in the Modify dialog box. So, I took it one step further and tried to assign a variable in Equations, I then tried to use that variable in the Modify dialog box. It did not work. I tried the variable name by itself, in quotes, with $VAR, but nothing. Oh well. At least I found that the other functions can be used. I’ve tried them before but I was entering them wrong. SolidWorks is very specific on how the function has to be entered. For example, if you want the square root of 74, you have to enter “sqr (74)”. Once you realize that you have to use parenthesis, the rest is pretty straight forward. I know that this is pretty basic for some, but I don’t ever recall this being in any of the SolidWorks documentation or help files. Sign up for Sheet Metal Guy SolidWorks Tips and Tricks here. |
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Category : SolidWorks
| Posted By : SheetMetalGuy |  Comments[96] |  Trackbacks [8685] |
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| 14 Jun 2007 01:53:44 pm |
| Books now on Amazon.com |
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In looking for book about SolidWorks, I noticed that most books were available through Amazon.com. A few miscellaneous books are for sale on Ebay, but the majority of people, I guess, use Amazon.com. Although we have been selling the majority of our books directly, it has been decided to help the customer keep things simple and avoid frustration. Obviously I want everyone to have our new book. It’s a must have for every SolidWorks user. But more importantly, the consumer comes first. That means that whatever will make it easier for the consumer to find exactly what they need in the shortest amount of time, I am proud to say that all our books are available on Amazon.com. The description page gives a brief editorial review and product details. Unfortunately, it is hard to describe in words how valuable our books really are. You have to see for yourself. Many have told us how practical and easy to follow our books are. I look forward to future releases and hope the same success of the first four books will continue on.
Customizing SolidWorks for Greater Productivity
SolidWorks For The Sheet Metal Guy - Course 1: Part Creation
SolidWorks For The Sheet Metal Guy - Course 2: Hole Patterns and Notches
SolidWorks For The Sheet Metal Guy - Course 3: Unfolding |
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Category : SolidWorks
| Posted By : SheetMetalGuy | Comments[88] | Trackbacks [3513] |
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| 13 Jun 2007 03:36:41 pm |
| Creating an Obround or Slot in AutoCAD |
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As you already know, the Fillet command is a great tool to quickly trim/extend two entities to meet and eliminate any gap between them. Just set the radius value to zero and pick the two items. But the Fillet command is also a great way to create an obround shape or slot as some people call it.
Start by drawing a line the length of the obround. Then copy this line parallel to itself by the width of the obround. Now it is time for the Fillet command.
Start the Fillet command and don’t worry about the radius. Just pick the two lines. Since they are parallel and will never intersect, the Fillet command creates a 180 degree arc to connect the lines. The radius of the arc is ½ the distance between the lines.
Now do it again at the other end of the lines. That is certainly a lot easier than drawing circles with tangent lines and then trimming everything. |
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Category : AutoCAD
| Posted By : SheetMetalGuy | Comments[84] | Trackbacks [4528] |
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| 07 Jun 2007 02:16:34 pm |
| SolidWorks Solution Partner Status |
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| It took a long time to get to this point, but it is finally here. Customizing SolidWorks For Greater Productivity has received the blessing of SolidWorks. Our other three books were already approved. But with each new book published, you have to go through the whole Solution Partner process again. Now it’s official! We were once again welcomed in to the SolidWorks Solution Partners group. Customizing SolidWorks For Greater Productivity is now included on the SolidPartners web catalog under Publications, which receives heavy traffic from SolidWorks customers and certified Value Added Resellers and Distributors worldwide. Hopefully, this will increase our visibility in the SolidWorks Community. |
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Category : SolidWorks
| Posted By : SheetMetalGuy | Comments[78] | Trackbacks [3123] |
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