Recent News
2008-02-15 Intermediate Modeling: Walkway Frame Weldment (article) | gallery
Model a simple weldment from a DWG file. Create custom weld profiles, then look at some of the advantages of having a 3d model.
2008-02-14 Basic Modelling: Carrier Handle (article) | gallery
Here is an illustrated, detailed example of a single part model. This is relatively basic, but shows some good approaches to keep the part clean, and keep you out of trouble.
2008-02-13 Intelligent Sketches: Mohr\'s Circle (article) | gallery
Use renamed dimensions, linked values, equations and annotations to dynamically determine off a plane stress Mohr\'s Circle. Use the same values to build a model showing the vectors. Build an animation to illustrate the behavior.
Also:
2008-01-31 Added Vendor & Corporate Link Specialities | development
2007-12-04 Added the Gallery Section | development
2007-12-04 Exploring Sheetmetal Tools (article) | gallery
2007-12-03 Added a Sliding Block Puzzle | development
2007-12-03 Where to Go with Parametrics (article) | article
2007-12-02 A Dozen Prisms (article) | gallery
2007-11-30 A Dozen Centered Squares (article) | gallery
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Recent Tips
2008-01-31 Paste multiple properties across bodies using CTRL-C to copy the data, pasting it into the first row of the target. It will paste the first row of your cut buffer. Select the last cell, it will then add the other cells from the cut buffer.
Interface,Productivity | Property,Paste,Cut
2008-01-31 Reorder a cut list by adding a column, placing numbers in the right order into the column, then sorting on that column. Delete the column when finished.
Productivity,Drawing | BOM,Cut List,Sort
2008-01-31 Create a BOM from virtual (internal) parts. It is not saved to the outside world. Insert invisible parts into the assembly. Create an invisible drawing with an invisible BOM, listing all the parts. Save this as a spreadsheet to deal with project planning.
Productivity | BOM,Virtual Part
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Recent Links
2008-02-07Advanced Manufacturing Magazine | website
2008-02-07American Society of Mechanical Engineers | website
2008-02-07CAD Chat | website
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